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Library director briefs council on circulation program; annual cost cited at $528,000
Summary
Library Director Jandy told the council the library circulation program — physical/digital checkouts, Library of Things and assistance services — costs about $528,000 annually (7.6 FTEs; $432,000 personnel, $96,000 non‑personnel) and is mandated by the 2003 ordinance establishing the library; usage and patron satisfaction are rising.
Library Director Jandy presented the circulation program for the 2025 budget at the April 15 meeting, outlining services, staffing and costs.
The program includes physical and digital material circulation, the Library of Things collection, collection maintenance (ordering and weeding), reader’s advisory, reference and technology assistance (from printing to help with e‑readers and email setup). Director Jandy said the library helps patrons with a wide range of services including a recent example of helping a patron publish a self‑published book.
Program costs: Jandy said circulation program staffing totals 7.6 full‑time‑equivalent positions and the program budget is approximately $528,000 annually — about $432,000 for personnel and $96,000 for non‑personnel costs (collection budgets, databases). The library no longer charges overdue fines and the city is the sole local provider of library services.
Mandate and alignment: The director said the program is mandated by an ordinance establishing the library (Ordinance 02/2003) and aligns with the city’s strategic plan for quality of life, community connectedness and economic vibrancy. Usage metrics are trending upward (physical and digital checkouts, Library of Things, active library card holders), and staff plan to implement a patron satisfaction survey annually in July.
Ending: Council had no substantive questions in the briefing; staff said they will monitor demand and return with updates as needed.
