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Library director outlines services, circulation and trust-fund projects amid funding review
Summary
Library staff told the council the library network circulates a mix of physical and digital material, welcomed over half a million visitors last year, and uses trust-fund support for programs and capital projects. Staff noted the library fund faces pressure and that work is underway on a funding and governance review with WCCLS.
Beaverton ' The Beaverton City Library presented an overview of services, outreach and finances at the council's budget workshop, highlighting growing program use, a mix of physical and digital circulation, and the role of trust funds and WCCLS contributions.
Library director Kim said staff welcomed more than 500,000 visitors in the prior year, answered roughly 39,000 reference questions and created nearly 10,000 new library cards. "Every interaction at the front desk, in the stacks, or at the service point is an opportunity to provide exceptional service," Kim said.
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