Mission & Vision

The mission of Duchesne County Library System is to enrich our residents’ knowledge and inspire their growth. Through these efforts the library envisions our residents empowered to strengthen each other and unite their communities.

Core Values

Provide access to needed information resources, technology, and experiences; including the preservation of local history.

Be a welcoming heart for the community to gather and build bridges across diverse groups.

Build relationships and synergistic collaborations with other community organizations and patrons in providing programs and services for all.

Promote staff learning and innovation to continually improve services.

Introduction & Transition from Previous Strategic Plan

Duchesne County Library System endeavors to serve a county population of approximately 20,100 residents as of 2022. The county has an area of 3,235 square miles. Approximately 32% of the population is under 18 years of age (6,430 youth) and 13.2% is over 65 years of age (2,650 adults). 84.3% identifies as white (16,940), 8.8% as Hispanic or Latino (1,760), 4.9% as American Indian or Alaskan native (980), and 2% as other races (420). 6.1% speak a language other than English at home (1,220). 9.4% under 65 years of age have a disability (1,890). 89.2% graduated high school and 14.4% completed a bachelor’s degree or higher. 13.8% live in poverty (2,770) and the median income is $70,800. 94.6% of households have a computer and 87.3% subscribe to the Internet.1 Unemployment was at 7.7% as of 2020.2

During the 2021-2023 strategic plan cycle, the Duchesne County Library System achieved various goals, while moving on from the setbacks that the COVID-19 pandemic brought. Some of the major highlights include:

  • The bidding, construction, move, and grand opening of the new 16,700 sq. ft. Roosevelt Branch.
  • Continuing partnerships with USU Extension, Duchesne Arts Council, Roosevelt Business Alliance, Uintah Basin Association of Governments, and others in hosting events and services.
  • Increasing county purchases of eBook and eAudiobook collections to meet growing patron demand; including launching the Hoopla platform.