Recognized for Innovation
Cleveland Public Library has a long, proud history of industry firsts. In June, the Library was officially recognized for its innovation with a top innovator award from the Urban Libraries Council. The award was the result of the Library's creation of an Integrated Data Tracking System, which serves as a central database for collecting, sharing and evaluating information.
Management views the Integrated Data Tracking System as a valuable tool to help identify redundancies within the library system, use fewer resources and, ultimately, save valuable budget dollars that can be allocated to needed programs and services. The innovation was especially timely in light of recent budget cuts that mandated Library staff to work smarter and leaner.
The top innovator award is given to libraries that capture and promote innovations, share leading practices and lessons and create national and international recognition.
