Library Proposed 2018 Budget September 5, 2017

Mission Inspire curiosity. Champion innovation. Spark opportunity.

A great place to live, work, and play…today and TOMORROW! Vision A great place to live, work, and play…today and TOMORROW!

Library Strategic Plan 2016-2019 Goal 1: Deliver Extraordinary Programs, Services, and Collections Goal 2: Expand Public Awareness of the Library Goal 3: Improve Library Facilities Goal 4: Cultivate Partnerships Goal 5: Serve as a Community Technology Hub

Reorganization

Year in Review – Libraries Division 2016 Visitors: 798,351 Circulation: 1,971,606 Physical Materials Collection: 387,812 Hours: 297 per week at 6 locations Program Attendance: 49,407 Meeting Room Usage: 3,808 Number of Hours of Public Computer Use (excluding wireless): 83,194 Number of Hours of Public Wireless Use: 153,024

Year in Review – Strategic & Digital Services Division 2016 Total Digital Downloads: 228,549 Social Media Followers: 2,627 Unique library website visitors: 231,644 Unique library catalog visitors: 351,515 Hours: 24/7, 365

Year in Review – Community Engagement Division 2016 Outreach Volunteers: 141 Volunteer Hours: 6,244 Partnerships: 4-H Extension Washington County Community Services South Washington County Adult Basic Education & Early Childhood Family Education YMCA Sheriff’s Office/Jail Public Health/Statewide Health Improvement Program

Library Proposed 2018 Revenue Total: $8,107,100 Levy: $7,672,600 Non-Levy: $399,500 Other: $35,000

Library Proposed 2018 Expenditures Total: $8,107,100 Personnel Services: $5,305,600 Services and Charges: $1,569,400 Material and Supplies: $1,232,100

2018 Expenditure Highlights Lake Elmo Library January 1, 2018, Lake Elmo Library will re-join the county library system. In 2012, when city pulled out of the county system, the library levy was reduced by the amount of county library being paid by residents of Lake Elmo. 2018 recommended budget includes a levy increase for libraries equal to amount that was cut in 2012 times the percentage increase in the county library levy since 2013. Agreement in place that provides for the operation of the library.

Lake Elmo Library Return $335,000

2018 Expenditure Highlights Oakdale Sunday Hours - .5 FTE Pilot to provide library access for citizens unable to travel to larger libraries on Sundays. Need based on customer feedback, program attendance, circulation, and visitors. Teen Librarians - .6 FTE Provide Teen Librarians additional time to engage teens and build stronger relationships with them. Starting with three libraries with significant teen populations.

2018 Expenditure Highlights Collection Base Funding - $125,000 Shift from one-time to base funding. Expand collection formats to meet needs identified in our strategic plan. Wireless Printing/Color Printers/New Computer Management System - $35,000 Meet expectations of Washington County citizens. Address IT’s security concerns.

2018 Expenditure Highlights Virtual Reality (VR) - $50,000 Promote County’s vision of tomorrow. Provide new ways for the community to interact with information and media throughout the County. Support emerging economic development and innovation. Advance Washington County Library as a Community Technology Hub.

2018 Expenditure Highlights Valley Library - $75,000 Consulting services to help move the project forward. Funded by contingency.

2018 MDB Special Projects Digital Literacy Playgrounds - $45,000 Provide access to technology for children and teens throughout the County. Establish dedicated spaces for children and teens to learn, create, and collaborate. Strategic Planning Equipment - $15,000 Improve collaboration among Department and County staff. Increase productivity, engagement, and innovation by providing staff with tools to collaborate and create.

Law Library Proposed 2018 Budget September 5, 2017

Law Library Proposed 2018 Revenue Total: $318,700 Levy: $54,700 Fines and Fees: $264,000

Law Library Proposed 2018 Expenditures Total: $318,700 Personnel Services: $139,200 Services and Charges: $63,600 Material and Supplies: $115,900

Law Library Challenges Meeting the needs of all residents of Washington County with a large geographic area to cover. Finding appropriate legal information for the low-income patron that is comprehensible and helpful.

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