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Monona library director: county funding formula rewards physical circulation, leaving small libraries disadvantaged
Summary
Library director Ryan told the committee county reimbursements are driven mainly by physical circulation (books, DVDs and kits) and use a three‑year rolling average; Monona raised physical circulation 6.4% but funding gains will lag and county directors are discussing formula changes and possible floors/ceilings.
Library Director Ryan walked the committee through the library’s 2026 request and the mechanics behind county reimbursement. He said the county formula primarily uses physical circulation (books, CDs, DVDs and circulating kits) and a three‑year rolling average to calculate municipal reimbursements, and that digital checkouts (eaudiobooks/ebooks) are not counted for the reimbursement formula. “The major component is the…
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