The Bloomingdale Public Library has a rich history of progressive thinking and community involvement. From 30 years ago when the Library opened in two mobile classrooms to today's impressive state-of-the-art facility, the residents of Bloomingdale have been instrumental in improving Library services. With financial support, professional development, and time commitments, the Bloomingdale Public Library has evolved to a staff of over 60, providing a variety of services to patrons 68 hours each week in its 35,000 square foot facility. The Library's Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) gives patrons direct access to Bloomingdale’s holdings, as well as the holdings of eight area libraries. Currently the Bloomingdale Public Library owns over 128,000 items including books for children and adults, DVDs, books on CD, music CDs, puzzles, computer software, video games, learning games, and audiovisual equipment. The library offers public computers for patron and guest use. Director Tim Jarzemsky as well as the Board and Staff of the Bloomingdale Public Library are committed to linking resources and residents to enhance lifelong learning.
Mission
The Bloomingdale Public Library is a welcoming community gathering place. The mission of the Bloomingdale Public Library is to provide access to high-interest, high-demand, informational, educational, cultural, and recreational library materials and services in a variety of formats and technologies; to stimulate a desire to learn in children and encourage lifelong learning for all ages; and, to be responsive to the needs of the community with useful and timely access to knowledge, information, and resources.
Vision
The Bloomingdale Public Library is more than just a place to check out books. It is a reflection of our community, a mirror into the diversity and quality of life we enjoy. The library is a welcoming community space for formal and informal learning. It is a place for preserving our history and embracing our future. It is a place for teaching young children a love for the pure enjoyment in reading and encouraging our elders to share their knowledge and enrich their lives with a lifetime of learning. Our vision for the future for all of Bloomingdale is to foster a community that promotes 'for learning...for life.'
We Value… below is from Itasca's website
Relationships:
- With the public by providing friendly, professional, and outstanding customer service at all times to all members of the community.
- With the Library Board of Trustees, Friends of the Library, and other volunteers who dedicate their time, energy, and experience to help library services and connect us with the community.
- With co-workers by respecting each other’s contributions and working together to fulfill the mission of the library while fostering an inviting and friendly work environment.
- With local entities to collaborate and achieve common goals for the betterment of the community and its residents.
Change:
As we develop programs, new formats, and technology to respond to the needs of our patrons and adjust our services to keep up with current trends.
Fiscal Responsibility:
To manage public funds in a responsible manner in order to meet the needs of patrons in a safe, secure, comfortable, and welcoming environment.
Intellectual Freedom and Privacy:
The rights of every individual to both seek and receive information from all points of view without restriction; the right to the confidential use of the library; and the right to privacy.