STRONG LIBRARIES BUILD COMMUNITY

SEE THE IMPACT

YOUR LIBRARY
OUR EXPERTISE

Your library. Your community’s asset. Our 40+ years of experience and expertise optimizing and operating libraries. The collective goal – strong libraries.

A true partnership for success where the data speaks for itself.

285%

INCREASE

In Number of Programs Offered

118%

Increase

In Program Attendance

31%

Increase

In Total Circulation

25%

Increase

In Visitors

*Average increases after 3 years managed by LS&S.

COST SAVINGS

Economies of scale through back office infrastructure, large consortium discounts and best practices in library operation.

INNOVATIVE SERVICES

Service delivered in new and different ways - from facility to technology to outreach innovation - tailored to community need.

EFFICIENCY

Proven library operation methodology and data-driven decision making maximize budget and staff.

LOCAL CONTROL

Governance, oversight and strategic direction informed by community leaders and key stakeholders ensure alignment with community goals.

STRATEGIC PLANS & GRANTS

Map to a successful and attainable future through library programs, services and funding opportunities that align with community goals.

PERFORMANCE ANALYTICS

Proprietary performance management software for strategic budget and resource allocation enables decisions based on data, not instinct.

LIBRARIES MANAGED
DIFFERENTLY

Partnership with LS&S means excellent library services backed by the support and strength of one of the nation’s largest systems of public libraries. An alternative service delivery model that yields significant benefits for municipal leaders, library staff and community members.

LEARN HOW WE WORK

SUCCESS STORIES

Community leaders have trusted LS&S to provide library vitality, growth and service excellence for over 40 years. Explore how communities across the country are creating real community impact through LS&S operated libraries.

"With LS&S, continuous improvement, efficiency and innovation are the standard. We have already been able to realize these benefits and clearly see how the partnership enables us to be nimbler in tackling the challenges of today and tomorrow.”

- Jeffrey Epp / Former Escondido City Manager

"By partnering with LS&S, we have been able to significantly increase the level of service to the community, while also reducing annual costs.”

- Yxstian Gutierrez / Former Moreno Valley Mayor

"The library is a gem. All of the services offered by our library are just outstanding and the staff is amazing.”

- Ruth Luevanos / Simi Valley Councilmember

“LS&S has served as an active partner with the city, working to enhance public service and usher the Simi Valley Public Library into the future of library services.”

- Kelly Tinker / Simi Valley Economic Development Management Analyst

STRONG LIBRARIES = STRONG COMMUNITIES
STRONG LIBRARIES =
STRONG COMMUNITIES
STRONG SERVICES
STRONG RETURNS
STRONG IMPACT
STRONG ENGAGEMENT

EVALUATE LIBRARY PERFORMANCE

Understand your library’s impact and performance - strengths and opportunities - to ensure you are getting the most out of your investment with a Customized Performance Report.

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SEARCH FOR A LIBRARY JOB

Join one of the largest networks of library professionals. Take advantage of excellent benefits with employer paid deductibles, retirement plan, loan forgiveness, tuition reimbursement and more.

EXPLORE OPPORTUNITIES

BRING REAL IMPACT TO YOUR COMMUNITY

Every community is unique. Library services should be too. We're here to answer questions and help you understand how the LS&S model can support your community.

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