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Appleton Public Library board hears large increases in visits, circulation and programs and moves toward strategic planning
Summary
The Appleton Public Library board approved routine items, heard third-quarter statistics showing double- and triple-digit gains in visits, circulation and program attendance, and discussed a proposed strategic planning process to guide the library’s next phase.
The Appleton Public Library board approved the consent agenda and minutes and spent much of the meeting reviewing third-quarter usage and program statistics, after which staff outlined a proposal to begin a formal strategic planning process next year.
A library staff member presenting the statistics said the library’s year-to-date total circulation is up 55%, with September circulation up about 19% compared with the same month last year. E-circulation was reported up about 6%. The presenter also reported a 77% increase in door count for the year and a 104% increase for September; reference…
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