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Library aims to boost digital circulation to 35% over five years
Summary
Library director Cole Johnson told council the city library will increase digital circulation from about 23% to 35% in five years by investing in e-books and digital collections, pairing branch redesigns (Walnut branch) with outreach and programming to grow year-round usage.
Cole Johnson, the library director, laid out a five-year goal to increase digital circulation from roughly 23% of total circulation to 35% by growing ebook and audiobook collections and expanding outreach. He said recent added funding for digital titles already raised monthly digital checkouts from about 6,000 to 8,000.
Johnson described planned Walnut branch improvements (playground, shared spaces, emphasis on digital-collection visibility), a quiet room at the main library funded by the library foundation, and device-advice programming that helps residents apply for jobs and use digital tools. He emphasized partnerships (Friends and Library Foundation) that annually support programming and large projects.
Direct quote: "Right now, we're about 23% of our total circulation is ebooks and we want to get it up to 35%." Johnson said. The council asked about digital-purchase models (perpetual copies vs. licenses) and staffing needs for the new branch; Johnson said he is conducting a staffing study tied to Walnut branch opening.
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