Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Yakima Valley Regional Library.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Yakima
County
The county where this buyer is located.
Yakima
Address
Physical address of this buyer.
102 N 3rd St
Phone Number
Contact phone number for this buyer.
(509) 575-3400
Zip Code
Postal code for this buyer's location.
98901
Propensity to Spend
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Yakima Valley Regional Library
The board received the Director's report concerning the development of a new logo, updates on the Granger facilities project, and service discussions regarding the City of Mabton. Key actions included the approval of closure dates related to the Library Capital Improvement Plan and the adoption of the 2027 Budget Calendar. The meeting also featured a detailed presentation on collection development, analyzing digital and physical collection usage and budget allocations, alongside a review of the Non-Resident Policy which will require further usage statistics. Additionally, the board reviewed a presentation on programming and marketing initiatives and departmental metrics.
The board discussed several strategic initiatives, starting with an overview of the Strategic Plan outcomes and 2024 progress. The meeting focused heavily on a classification and compensation study, reviewing market analysis findings that showed most positions were under-market and outlining a proposed two-year implementation strategy for updated wage scales and job descriptions. A comprehensive services and facilities assessment was presented, detailing findings regarding library locations, the establishment of minimum service standards, potential renegotiations with contract cities, and the possibility of a levy lid lift to support revenue. Additional topics included the transition to digital board packets and potential improvements to the board recruitment process.
The board meeting included updates regarding trustee terms and future bylaw revisions, as well as a review of year-to-date indicators used for strategic goal setting. The board formally approved Resolution 26-010, which pertains to revisions of the circulation policy. Additionally, an IT department presentation was delivered covering departmental overviews, past accomplishments, future project goals, and alignment with the library's strategic plan.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Yakima Valley Regional Library meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
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Public-sector contacts connected to Yakima Valley Regional Library.
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