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Pleasanton library staff outline collection plan as proposed budget would cut collections by roughly half
Summary
Staff presented the library’s FY25–26 collection development plan and warned a proposed city budget includes a 50% reduction to collections; commissioners asked about prioritizing digital subscriptions and consequences for services such as Link Plus and New York Times access.
Pleasanton library staff reviewed the draft collection development plan for fiscal year 2025–26 at the June 5 Library Commission meeting and told commissioners that a proposed city budget includes a potential 50% cut to the collections budget.
“The proposed budget includes a 50% reduction in collections,” Library staff said, noting that final allocations could not be set until the fiscal year closes on June 30 and the city budget is adopted. Staff presented usage and cost…
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