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Board recommends wider distribution of quarterly statistics showing high usage and community savings
Summary
Board members reviewed quarterly statistics showing more than 52,000 visits, 90 free community programs and an estimated community savings figure; they recommended sending the statistics to the common council and increasing public outreach.
Board members reviewed quarterly usage statistics and recommended broader distribution to raise awareness of library activity and value to the community.
The director and trustees noted the quarterly report showed over 52,000 visits in the last quarter, 90 free community programs, and a circulation figure described in the meeting as "27.8" (units not specified in the transcript). The report estimated community savings of more than $2,000,000 for the quarter — a figure the board said should be shared with the public and with common council members so the city understands the library’s community impact.
Trustees suggested posting statistics on social media and including them in the city’s weekly email. The director said the statistics would be shared with the common council and included in regular city communications; Amber was credited with preparing the packet.
The board asked trustees to review policies online and to bring feedback to the next meeting; the next regular board meeting was scheduled for Aug. 20.
