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Julie explained two broad seller models: pay‑per‑use services (examples: Hoopla, Canopy) where the library funds a deposit account and the library pays each checkout; and licensed digital collections (examples: OverDrive/Libby and consortium purchasing) where libraries purchase licenses that may be single‑user, metered by time or checkouts, or simultaneous‑use deals for a fixed period. “Pay per use is instant access. You do not have to wait on hold,” she said, while noting the per‑checkout cost makes unfettered use expensive.

She provided usage and price context from the Beehive Library Consortium and the OverDrive marketplace: the library uses about 34,000–38,000 OverDrive items per month; the consortium circulated more than 7 million digital items last year. Julie explained typical publisher pricing for digital titles can be multiples of consumer prices and cited example prices discussed during the meeting: a 24‑month license at $64.99 for an ebook, $97.99 for an audiobook, and occasional titles priced above $120. “If we used on Hoopla what we use every month on OverDrive... it would cost me $70,000 per month,” she said, underscoring the pay‑per‑use cost exposure.

Julie said publishers set license type and price in most cases; libraries often cannot choose more favorable license models. She described library control options to manage demand — caps on monthly borrows, limiting ticketed services, or prioritizing purchases for titles with broad interest — and urged patron education about costs and tradeoffs. Commissioners raised whether libraries could prioritize vulnerable patrons for digital access; staff said they will consider controls and metrics and asked the commission to weigh in before upcoming consortium and state library decisions in September and December.

Julie noted legal and market context: several states have pursued legal action against publishers for pricing practices but have had limited success; state funding (IMLS block grants) and consortium decisions could materially affect library buying power. Staff asked commissioners to help form a community‑facing strategy that balances digital demand, fiscal constraints and access for underserved patrons.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Library Advisory Commission- May 20, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Library digital services staff described steep and rising costs for ebooks, audiobooks and streaming, detailed pricing models used by vendors (pay‑per‑use, metered licenses, one‑copy/one‑user), and asked the commission to help set policy ahead of statewide consortium and vendor contract decisions.","taxTitle","Orem Library Advisory Commission, Orem, Utah County, Utah","taxId",19331,"location","Utah","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6226941,"Orem library to run summer reading largely off‑site during renovation; 3,000 participants expected",335,1525000,1860000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3497782-7aa1d43af8d5efac65559c428531246c&start=1525&end=1860","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3497782-7aa1d43af8d5efac65559c428531246c/thumbnail_1525000.jpg","/articles/6226941/Utah/Orem-library-to-run-summer-reading-largely-offsite-during-renovation-3000-participants-expected","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6226941-97b401dea2d8f14c8d5580113b08f69c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770503657&Signature=cuadci~gBsChSemvgKJdOLkI8aAX6XHY1CTPZtKa2d7dwEmOTN~Dta4fLYcIHuU6QfFjPqaUmNImdRBhNudeSfXfEPqs~CPIaHDEgqEjFRysYandqvt55F7~HMlz1MXnGJTo-Rd5kICOh88sMvq3LEaymFSdh~8W0NZsLDe1AMwHq0l42uz-8uQWPhClrsFQbkKnBvjGH09srVtNVuH2XjZhhleyrveL6USGs9m7eABdiHB~kgOOU1E5OQnFXQGGtMb-AjFIJ~N6ip0W9JAjRHdB28wcjNfzGSga-P-YbfwWsIHsbyGK-wNTN~p0FLo55R3TCy3I9ScChwxLann1Zg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Meg FlindersPay, librarian for programming, told the commission the library’s 2025 summer reading program — part of the Collaborative Summer Library Program with the theme “Color Our World” — will begin signups May 31 and will shift many events off‑site because of construction.

“We anticipate approximately 3,000 participants this summer,” Meg said, and added that staff expected slightly lower participation than the prior year because of the renovation. She said the kickoff will be May 31 at Hillcrest Park, story times and several programs will use outdoor spaces or partner facilities, and the finale for program completers will be a pool event on Friday, Aug. 1.

To increase completion among younger children, staff reduced the reading requirement for ages 0–5 from 10 hours to five hours; readers age 6 and older must read 10 hours to qualify for the finale. Meg said the library will use the Beanstack app to track participation and will provide bookmark tracking sheets for parents who prefer a paper option.

Prizes include a city‑custom coloring book produced with local sponsors and ticketed prize drawings; staff said they worked to acquire donations and purchased additional toys for younger age groups. Meg said the library will cap pool attendance for safety and use wristbands for entrants and that the program will offer tween and teen events such as Wings of Fire‑themed activities and a teen after‑hours takeover scheduled at Timpanogos Park.

Meg asked commissioners to note that many programs will use parks, the Hillcrest Center and other Orem spaces to preserve program continuity while the building is under construction. Staff said limited prize pickup logistics would be handled later in July once custom materials are delivered.","Library staff said the 2025 'Color Our World' summer reading program will move many events off‑site because of construction, with signups beginning May 31 and an expected ~3,000 participants; program rules were adjusted so ages 0–5 require five hours to qualify for the finale and ages 6+ require ten hours.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6226947,"Orem library details 2025–26 budget priorities: part‑time pay raises, makerspace expansion, higher collection funding",330,970000,1300000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3497782-7aa1d43af8d5efac65559c428531246c&start=970&end=1300","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3497782-7aa1d43af8d5efac65559c428531246c/thumbnail_970000.jpg","/articles/6226947/Utah/Orem-library-details-202526-budget-priorities-parttime-pay-raises-makerspace-expansion-higher-collection-funding","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6226947-b82f707044814adb504f7582acc7d854/orig.mp4?Expires=1770503657&Signature=GxR9Qg0jfH8urcqGV7ky2K5u9BBflNzYK~zmm9akvVCNrqv3UITO-8cLR8AGGsciXqrv4XejR-7ZJYM0~jkzeQgKf7njFjxwP7XM84rP98vYRi5whKAkqYMCjDa9END3UAe2lRh2g3SbdBybPtO77bFyDt9~noCG3mTuEst0MUgOrmyGaIJMSPMdOBtGVkRby97ysAhCfuBZYWO-PjnRhE960IQby1VXhgbgQGB8aB60cXJSh9OBdXnvJTe6vmGaCjr8Mv04NFnMx-HxLU4lDZLgWVkDuWTeuKeyfj4alqDgBPB1lfp1hGZOolYzOoF1Nd7hKgEir96bdqBh10dl6Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Bryce, library staff (presenter), reviewed the library’s priorities in the tentative 2025–26 budget and described operational and staffing changes planned if the city council adopts the budget. He said the city’s revenue mix — a low property tax base and heavy reliance on sales tax — makes budgeting more variable and that city capital demands reduced CIP funds available to departments.

On staffing and pay, Bryce said the library will convert some associate positions to librarian classifications (Meg FlindersPay to programming librarian; Matt Kemmerer to makerspace librarian) and expects to post a vacant general reference associate position soon. The Makerspace expansion will add roughly 50 part‑time staff hours per week to support expanded hours, Bryce said. The library will accelerate part‑time pay increases so employees reach what they would otherwise earn after seven years in 6, 12 or 18 months; staff estimated this acceleration will cost about $40,000 per year.

The commission heard that collection development funding has been raised to align with peer practices. “We have, the last 2 years, moved more money towards collection development budget. This year, I think we are $60,000 up across our collection development budgets in addition to what we added the previous year,” Bryce said, and later noted the library is “up a hundred thousand dollars in 2 years to our collection development budget.” The library also increased programming supply budgets by roughly $22,000 and allocated similar budgets for Makerspace materials (about $20,000).

Staff said they have intentionally reduced enforcement of late fines — not by changing the fee schedule but by instructing staff to charge fines less often — which has lowered fine revenue by an estimated $20,000–$25,000 per year. Bryce said the library did not plan to go fully fine‑free at this time but called the shift a deliberate service choice.

Other capital and operating items noted: the automatic material handler is scheduled to arrive in August, a major IT infrastructure investment is planned to support future maker and lab expansions, and the $2 million renovation is underway. The tentative budget was presented to the city council May 13, with a final budget scheduled for June 24 and a public feedback period between the presentations.","Library staff outlined the tentative 2025–26 budget priorities to the commission: accelerated part‑time pay increases (~$40,000/year), more part‑time hours for Makerspace (≈50 hours/week), an increase to collection development budgets (about $60,000 this year, $100,000 over two years) and tactics to reduce fine revenue.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":90,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6226951,"Orem library renovation will cost about $2.2 million; staff plan mitigation during construction",120000,450000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3497782-7aa1d43af8d5efac65559c428531246c&start=120&end=450","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3497782-7aa1d43af8d5efac65559c428531246c/thumbnail_120000.jpg","/articles/6226951/Utah/Orem-library-renovation-will-cost-about-22-million-staff-plan-mitigation-during-construction","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6226951-ba6d8d1ee29ebbaa489b6acdf26d1331/orig.mp4?Expires=1770503657&Signature=kdB2v5fc0i3PMTSa9Ej2bRNwbW6eEeXYPOLHB~z6mmQ13AoRLSBAb8xUV67oLmlqlD6N~RciaN9UnUHXBxOtDt7n~JHR1rLXUBYktL9gXJcRBs0FTlztuj71u9nCB88yv3aegqBFC-ZcXki9UWA6j2NYl-2XbAmJKu40G1TegpNd5yTPg0dvILcceOuzCjOIapwuRDYlKOA4o8gNzuxT1Q3XWO34sJm2LxFt5cU1K5e-HFZKXNeFB3ngyafYJrV0gTp-LSDGka7OID2BnYt9uCC2TYnbqGrzI1EC-ysAJ7Ung0R-CC6BdIWFa9I6P3bCvqIeBTp5kKjIH2yGC4t3wA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Bryce, library staff (presenter), told the Orem Library Advisory Commission that the winning construction bid for the library renovation came in at about $2,200,000, above the originally budgeted $1.6 million. “The bid for the total renovation project ended up being about $2,200,000,” he said, and added that staff had gone through value engineering with the architect and contractor and had “identify[ed] and secure[d] some additional funding” so the project can proceed as designed.

The renovation has already caused repeated operational disruptions, Bryce said: elevators were out for two weeks, the fire‑suppression system required staff to be on “fire watch,” and recent concrete work created flooding and exposed termite damage that required demolition and remediation. He said the library found those conditions before the main renovation work began, which staff considered preferable: “If you had to choose when to find termites and mold and have to rip out drywall, would you do it right before or right after the $2,000,000 renovation? This feels the right thing to do,” he said.

The project includes exterior and courtyard work that will remove additional trees and require new drainage. Bryce said engineers required two new sump drains behind the building; the project had originally anticipated losing two trees but will remove four and will replant replacements. He said the northern side entrance is now functional but not yet ADA compliant because entrance sensors have not been installed, and the front entrances will be closed only after permitting and sensor installation.

Staff outlined operational mitigation steps to reduce patron disruption during construction: a concierge desk at the main entrance, relocated hold and circulation points, temporary wayfinding and staff escorts to moved collections, and expanded off‑site programming for summer reading. Bryce said the city’s public works team will perform some exterior “grubbing” and fencing to reduce contractor costs and that the interior start date is contingent on the building permit from the development department.

Commission members asked about public feedback; one commissioner praised front‑line staff for good customer service at the door. Bryce said he expected the project to begin interior work in “2 to 3 weeks” after permits are granted and that exterior site work was scheduled to begin the week after the meeting, subject to public works workload.

The commission will revisit the renovation status at its next meeting; staff said they expect to be deep into construction by then and will report schedule shifts and patron‑service changes as permitting and contractor schedules firm up.","The Orem Library reported a $2.2 million renovation bid, confirmed additional funding to cover the project, and described temporary operational changes — new side entrance, lost trees, intermittent elevator and systems outages and staff measures to reduce patron disruption.","actionData","errors"]

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