By: Susan Holmer

The City of Menlo Park has released a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a library needs assessment. The purpose of this Neighborhood Library Needs Assessment is to identify the current and anticipated library service needs of residents the Belle Haven neighborhood through the year 2037. The consultant who is chosen will work with library and city staff, community members, and local neighborhood organizations. A combination of demographic analysis, current library use statistics, study of relevant City documents, surveys, interviews with stakeholders and focus groups will be among the tools used to gather data. The results of the work will include a written report that will contain an analysis of current and future library service needs and public presentations of the report. For more information on the bit, please visit the City’s webpage.