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Nashville Public Library seeks staff, security and sustained collection funding in FY26 request
Summary
Nashville Public Library Director Luke told the Metro Council Budget Committee the library is asking for new branch staff, systemwide security funding and full annual collection funding as part of its FY26 request, citing rising circulation and continued pressure from facility closures and staffing shortages.
Nashville Public Library Director Luke told the Metro Council Budget Committee that NPL is requesting new staff, dedicated funding for branch security and full, recurring funding for the library collection as part of the FY26 budget request.
Luke said the library is projecting a record 7,000,000 checkouts in FY25, a 6% increase over FY24, and that digital circulation is up about 14% to more than 3,700,000 digital checkouts. "NPL is set to reach a record 7,000,000 checkouts by the end of FY 25," Luke said, noting the cost pressures of expanding digital materials.
The request seeks 12 new staff positions phased over three…
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