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Library reports rebound in circulation, warns of staffing pressure; mobile library project underway
Summary
Director Michael Dunn reported rising circulation and visitor numbers compared with last year, warned of staff turnover and pay competition with local employers, and updated trustees on the mobile library vehicle under construction; trustees discussed possible pay-scale adjustments and next steps for the mobile van project.
The St. Mary's County Library reported substantial increases in service metrics compared with the same period last year, but library leaders warned trustees that staff turnover and wage competition could require changes to entry-level pay.
Director Michael Dunn said circulation (including renewals) was up 114% over last year and original circulations up 68%; digital circulation rose 84% over the quarter a year earlier, and visitor counts increased markedly. "Our overall circulation, including renewals, is up, 114% over last year," Dunn said. He cautioned that those gains remain well below pre-pandemic levels and that the library must maintain collections and programming to encourage long-term return of patron behavior.
Staffing and pay competition: Dunn told trustees he had received a message that some…
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