HELPING COMMUNITY LEADERS DELIVER
STRONGER LIBRARIES IN VIRGINIA
REAL RESULTS IN VIRGINIA COMMUNITIES
How Manassas Park Turned Its Library Into a Downtown Anchor
Manassas Park, VA | Partner since: 2020
See how Manassas Park, VA partnered with LS&S to modernize its library system, improve services, and better meet the evolving needs of its community.
“In the first year of LS&S running the library, we reduced costs by 50%. LS&S also helped the city secure state funding, bringing the savings closer to 70%.”
- Former Manassas Park City Manager
WHY VIRGINIA LEADERS CHOOSE LS&S FOR THEIR LIBRARIES
LS&S partners with city leaders to align library services with community goals, manage day-to-day operations, and optimize resources — all while ensuring local control. Library staff are supported by back-office professionals with decades of experience, delivering stronger library services at lower cost. The result: exceptional service without compromising fiscal responsibility.
COST SAVINGS
Economies of scale through back office infrastructure, large consortium discounts and best practices in library operation.INNOVATIVE SERVICES
Service delivered in new and different ways - from facility to technology to outreach innovation - tailored to community need.EFFICIENCY
Proven library operation methodology and data-driven decision making maximize budget and staff.LOCAL CONTROL
Governance, oversight and strategic direction informed by community leaders and key stakeholders ensure alignment with community goals.PERFORMANCE ANALYTICS
Proprietary performance management software for strategic budget and resource allocation enables decisions based on data, not instinct.STRATEGIC PLANS & GRANTS
Map to a successful and attainable future through library programs, services and funding opportunities that align with community goals.How Managed Services Can Catalyze a Library’s Community Impact
Explore how municipal leaders are leveraging LS&S to save money, expand services, and deliver stronger community impact.