Edison, NJ – STELLA is pleased to share the launch of our new Strategic Plan which will guide our work and priorities over the coming years. This plan reflects our shared commitment to collaboration, innovation, and strengthening the foundation of shared library services across our member communities.
Developed with input from library directors, staff, trustees, patrons, and STELLA office staff, the Strategic Plan outlines key goals and initiatives designed to better support your evolving needs. It focuses on enhancing shared services, expanding professional development opportunities and supporting member library staff, strengthening technology and resource sharing, and fostering deeper engagement across our consortium.
This Strategic Plan serves as both a roadmap and a promise. It ensures that our efforts remain aligned with the priorities of our member libraries while positioning us to respond effectively to future challenges and opportunities.
You can view our 2026-2028 Strategic Plan here.
STELLA is a nonprofit membership organization providing a wide range of services to its member libraries. The Consortium was established in 1986, and currently consists of 42 public libraries in Middlesex, Monmouth, and Union counties plus 1 academic library at Middlesex College. The primary purpose of the consortium is to operate a shared automation system for its members and to promote all aspects of cooperative automated projects and resource sharing so that a higher quality of library services will be provided to residents within our service area. STELLA develops, maintains and provides technological expertise; offers affordable, cost effective services to its member libraries; supports additional value-added services in the areas of collection development, continuing education for staff and trustees, marketing, consulting, and state and national library advocacy. For more information, please visit stellanj.org.