Library director flags low circulation, proposes 2027 weeding project to boost use

Director Shelly Monroe reviewed the library’s annual re-certification benchmarks and called attention to mixed results that could affect grant eligibility. "Director Monroe reviewed the library’s re-certification benchmarks for circulation, staffing, programs, and expenses," she said, noting the library fell below the 10th percentile for circulation of physical materials (Benchmark #2: 8.47) while exceeding the 70th percentile on three measures including internet terminal users (83.05).