Executive Director Philip Shackelford will present Libraries as Community Catalysts: The Case for Investing in the Future to the Rotary Club of Tupelo at their meeting on Monday, January 6. The presentation will examine trends and research that positions libraries in central roles for promoting community growth, and Philip will also highlight the Lee-Itawamba Library System’s key performance indicators as demonstrated through the library’s 2024 annual report. Finally, he will also introduce THE NEXT CHAPTER, the library’s strategic plan for 2025-2030.

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