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General Fund

LIBRARIES: Norma Zuniga, Acting Director

Department Narrative Goals and Objectives

The Library Department is responsible for  Goal: Expand and Enhance the City’s Image
providing a broad spectrum of library services o Objective: Promote Community Engagement
for the populace of Arlington. These services  Goal: Enhance Economic Impact Through Development and
offer people from all walks of life free access Redevelopment Efforts, Partnerships, and Investment Opportunities.
to a wealth of information and resources for
all ages, in a variety of formats and o Objective: Foster Development and Redevelopment in Targeted
languages. The Library is committed to Areas
helping children and adults develop the skills  Goal: Partner with Local Organizations to Educate and Mentor
they need to survive and thrive in a global o Objective: Strengthen Education and Enrichment Programs
information society. Each location serves as  Goal: Promote Organization Sustainability by Recruiting, Retaining,
community hub connecting people through
welcoming spaces, engaging resources, and Developing Outstanding Employees
relevant technology, and captivating o Objective: Foster and Maintain a Work and Learning
programming. In addition to the physical and Environment that is Inclusive, Welcoming, and Supportive
virtual resources, the Library staff provide
quality customer service, fascinating Budget Highlights
programming, opportunities to make
connections and reference and research  One-time funding for Non-fiction Library Materials for K-12 $76,600
expertise.  One-time funding for East Arlington Branch Collection Move $28,000

At A Glance

 68 Authorized Positions
 Budget Break Down
Personnel Services $5,749,825
Operating Expenses 3,107,838
Total $8,857,663

Revenue Highlights
 Overdue Material Fines $132,930
 Non-Resident Library Cards 24,921
 Copier Concession 100,500
 Total $258,351

City‐wide Budget Impacts
FY 2020 expenditures are impacted by a 2% across-the-board compensation adjustment effective April 2020.

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