1. Library Proposed 2018 Budget September 5, 2017

2. Mission
Inspire curiosity.
Champion innovation.
Spark opportunity.

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

4. Library Strategic Plan
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

5. Reorganization

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

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

10. 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

11. 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 times the percentage increase in the county library levy since 2013.
Agreement in place that provides for the operation of the library.

12. Lake Elmo Library Return
$335,000

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. 2018 Expenditure Highlights
Valley Library - $75,000
Consulting services to help move the project forward.
Funded by contingency.

17. 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.

18. Law Library Proposed 2018 Budget September 5, 2017

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

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

21. 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.

22. Thank you!