FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Morgan Hedglin, Interim Director
Phone: 601-968-5807
Email: mhedglin@jhlibrary.org
Website: jhlibrary.org
Jackson Hinds Library System Unveils 2025-2030 Strategic Plan
JACKSON, MS, February 13, 2025 – The Jackson Hinds Library System (JHLS) is proud to announce the launch of its 2025-2030 Strategic Plan, a visionary roadmap designed to enhance library services, expand access to resources, and strengthen community engagement throughout Hinds County. Developed with input from community members, stakeholders, and library staff, the new strategic plan focuses on six key priorities:
- Restore and Revitalize Facilities – Transforming our libraries into welcoming state-of-the-art spaces and immediate repair to damaged facilities. A plan to reconstruct a new flagship location to replace the former Eudora Welty Library.
- Timely, Trusted Communications – Transparent communication with our community across improved user-friendly digital platforms. Expand library awareness to underserved locations.
- Firm Financial Foundation – Expanding upon public and private funding to complete multifaceted goals for short-term and long-term library needs.
- Shelves full of Wisdom and Wonder – JHLS wants to encourage lifelong learning and enrichment. Offering a wide variety of materials that meet the public’s needs.
- A Trusted Community Hub for Learning, Culture, Connection and Digital Life – The public values and wants more library programs, spaces, and technology for personal, study and professional use. JHLS will expand its deserved reputation for services and library programs through time-tested, cost-effective practices.
- Committed and Competent Staff and Leadership Advocates – Friendly and knowledgeable staff are the foundation of a public library. JHLS employees are highly commended by our patrons. Library trustees and supporters are passionate to protect the community’s interest in the library. Attract talented employees and trustees that assure the public’s trust.
“Our libraries are more than just broken buildings and a printing service — they’re a central hub for education, creativity, and connection,” said Morgan Hedglin, Interim Director of JHLS. “Our strategic plan will guide us in delivering equitable access to resources and ensuring that all residents of Hinds County have the tools they need to thrive in an ever-changing digital age.”
About Jackson Hinds Library System
We provide public library service to urban metropolitan Jackson and Hinds County Mississippi, the state capital. Our goal is to provide quality service through our 12 locations with a focus on community, education, and digital life. We currently operate under our historic 1986 City/County agreement, but our history dates to our original Jackson Carnegie Library founding in 1910.
For more information and updates, visit www.jhlibrary.org