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Ypsilanti District Library

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aka Ypsilanti District Library   |   Ypsilanti, MI   |  http://www.ypsilibrary.org

Mission

As a community resource, the Ypsilanti District Library's mission is to enrich life, stimulate intellectual curiosity, foster literacy, and encourage an informed citizenry.

Ruling year info

2019

Library Director

Lisa Hoenig

Main address

5577 Whittaker Road

Ypsilanti, MI 48197 USA

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EIN

38-2462745

NTEE code info

Libraries, Library Science (B70)

Government and Public Administration (W20)

Arts, Cultural Organizations - Multipurpose (A20)

IRS filing requirement

This organization is not required to file an annual return with the IRS because it is an arm of a state or local government.

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Programs and results

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Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Public library services

The Ypsilanti District Library is a Class VI public library serving the communities of Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti Township, and Superior Township, Michigan.

Population(s) Served
Adults
Children and youth

The Bookmobile is a unique “library on wheels” that brings library materials to people. By taking library service all over our community, the Bookmobile breaks down barriers of unfamiliarity and access, reaching people who cannot get to a library building due to physical, economic, social, or geographic reasons.

Population(s) Served
Adults
Children and youth

Resources for kids, teens, and families, including books and other materials, storytime, STEM activities and other events, computers, homework help and opportunities for creative play and discovery.

Population(s) Served
Children and youth
Parents

Events and education for adults ages 55 and up, with services that include: home delivery, large print collection, senior advisory board, low vision services, computer classes and other creative aging events. See https://www.ypsilibrary.org/services/learning-never-gets-old/

Population(s) Served
Seniors
Retired people

Internet-enabled public computers and wireless internet (WiFi) access are available for use at all YDL locations. Scanning, printing, and assistance are available, and computer classes offered on a regular basis.

Population(s) Served
Adults
Children and youth

Where we work

Awards

Salute to Excellence 2022

Huron Valley Section of the American Chemical Society

John Cotton Dana Award for TALK: Text and Learn 2019

American Library Association

Recognition of YDL's 150th Anniversary 2018

U.S. Congress

Eisner Graphic Novel Grant for Libraries 2014

American Library Association

John Cotton Dana Award for Ypsi Song Fest 2009

American Library Association

Our Sustainable Development Goals

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We shared information about our current feedback practices.

  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

    We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on demographics (e.g., race, age, gender, etc.), We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive, We share the feedback we received with the people we serve, We tell the people who gave us feedback how we acted on their feedback, We ask the people who gave us feedback how well they think we responded

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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Ypsilanti District Library

Board of directors
as of 05/10/2023
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Patricia Horne-McGee

Omer Jean Winborn

Bethany Kennedy

Washtenaw Community College Bailey Library

Theresa M. Maddix

University of Michigan

Kristy Cooper

Canton Public Library

Patricia Horne McGee

Brian Steimel

Terrence Williams

Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? No
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 4/12/2023
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Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.

Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Female, Not transgender (cisgender)
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

 

Sexual orientation

Disability

Equity strategies

Last updated: 04/12/2023

GuideStar partnered with Equity in the Center - an organization that works to shift mindsets, practices, and systems to increase racial equity - to create this section. Learn more

Data
  • We analyze disaggregated data and root causes of race disparities that impact the organization's programs, portfolios, and the populations served.
  • We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
  • We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
Policies and processes
  • We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
  • We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
  • We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
  • We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.