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Library director reports BookPage funds reallocated to printing and digital holds; digital card, wireless printing and renovations highlighted
Summary
Director Chang reported the reallocation of BookPage subscription funds and reviewed the library system’s year of service growth, digital‑card rollout, wireless printing implementation and branch renovations.
Director Chang presented the Citrus County Library System fiscal-year review and answered questions about how the canceled BookPage subscription was handled.
Chang said Board of County Commissioners guidance and public feedback led staff to reallocate roughly $3,300 that had been set for BookPage: "I allocated some money for that. About a thousand dollars went into that item," he said, and "$2,300" was shifted into the digital collection to help reduce long holds lists. Chang clarified the existing contract with BookPage remains active through February 2026 and that any unused credits under that contract would remain tied to BookPage rather than being automatically refunded to general operations.
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