2026-28 Strategic MAP
Led by RPL's Board of Directors, the 2026-28 strategic map is guided by our aspiration, mission, 10-year vision, values, and strategic imperative. It envisions a desired future and defines actions required to achieve that future. RPL's strategic map reflects recurring themes voiced by the community and our commitment to the highest level of service for the people of Regina.
Our Aspiration
Welcome home. Canada's most livable city. More time, connection, and opportunity.
You Belong.
10-Year Vision
Regina Public Library is valued by all people of Regina. We are a visible, trusted, and irreplaceable anchor in our community.
Our Mission
Regina Public Library provides accessible opportunities for the community to engage with information through resources, programs, and expertise. We invest in welcoming spaces, technologies, and partnerships to enable learning, literacy, connection, and well-being.
Our Values
Intellectual Freedom
We champion the freedom to seek, receive, and impart information and ideas.
Inclusion
We commit to diversity and access for all.
Service
We apply our knowledge and expertise to provide service excellence in everything we do.
Curiosity
We inspire ingenuity, innovation, and the pursuit of information and learning.
Responsibility
We uphold high standards of accountability and governance.
STRATEGIC IMPERATIVE
Our most important measure is Customer Satisfaction.
STAKEHOLDER IMPACT
Customers
"RPL meets my needs, and I belong."
Partners
"RPL is a valuable, strategic partner."
Community
"RPL is important to Regina."
Financial Accountability
- Maintain operating expenses within approved budget.
- Build capital reserves for asset upgrades and development.
- Expand and diversify sustainable revenue sources.
Three-Year Deliverables
Customer Service
Enhance RPL's customer service experience through clear service standards, skilled and knowledgeable support, intuitive digital tools, and equitable access to emerging technologies.
Collections
Strengthen and showcase dynamic, diverse collections that balance digital and physical formats while aligning with local interests and provincial system needs.
Spaces
Evolve and optimize library spaces to support material flow, service delivery, placemaking, and long-term infrastructure renewal.
Community Programming
Refine programming strategies and partnerships to better engage audiences, align with community needs, and measure impact.
Reputation & Awareness
Build public trust and recognition through engagement, strategic communications, and increased awareness of the library's value.
Dunlop Art Gallery
Deepen community engagement through the Dunlop Art Gallery by aligning with RPL strategies and expanding access for local audiences.
Operations & Organization
Strengthen Financial Stewardship
Enhance financial systems and decision-making to better support collaboration, maximize value, and align with strategic priorities, including provincial resource-sharing obligations.
Enhance Organizational Effectiveness
Through Data and Project Management: Advance data-informed decision-making and project management maturity to drive accountability, continuous improvement, and alignment to strategic goals.
Grow Fundraising Capacity
Develop a long-term philanthropic strategy and expand fundraising efforts to elevate RPL's profile as a charitable organization.
Foster a Thriving, Inclusive Workplace
Cultivate a diverse, equitable, and engaging organizational culture by implementing strategic approaches to recruitment, development, training, and retention.
Governance Excellence
Strengthen RPL's governance by supporting executive leadership, implementing a sustainable governance model, enhancing collaboration with the City of Regina, and championing public awareness of RPL's role and impact.