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CITY OF SAGINAW
GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES
2020-2021

LIBRARY

ANNUAL OBJECTIVES 2019-2020 PERFORMANCE
The 2019 Texas statewide materials per capita was 2.29. At
Meet and exceed the State average materials per capita 2.64 items per capita (based on a population of 23,090), we
as our population increases.
exceed the statewide number.
Unfortunately, lockdowns/closing in the spring and patron
Increase patron visits and program attendance by 10%. caution during the summer have negatively impacted our
attendance numbers.

Increase the number of hours donated by volunteers and Volunteer hours were significantly reduced due to COVID-19.
provide training to ensure quality work.

Take inventory of all materials on a rotating basis so that We were able to use the time while the Library was closed to
all sections are covered within a three-year period. do more inventory than normal.
While we had to dramatically reduce programming due to the
pandemic restrictions, we were able to adapt and repurpose
Increase library programs and services based on our programming to fit the community's needs. (e.g. Online
community need and interest.
programs, take-home crafts, adapted Summer Reading
Club.)

Received the TSLAC ILL reimbursement grant, as well as a
$3500 donation from the Saginaw Library Boosters, a $100
Apply for and receive at least two (2) grants and two (2) donation from EECU, and a $200 donation from a private
other donations each year.
individual for our Summer Reading Program. Recieved a
$250 donation from the Saginaw Rotary Club.

Meet the demand for increased library services by
improving the Library's internet and technology services, Replaced two staff computers with current models. Updated
Wi-fi service to be faster and more reliable.
both for patrons and staff.
The time while the Library was closed in the spring provided
an excellent opportunity for staff to tackle weeding and
Maintain and improve the collection with consistent reorganization projects that are usually put off. Purchasing
weeding and purchase of current materials. was put on hold for several months due to budget
constraints, but we were able to perform much-needed
maintenance to the collection in the spring.

Help children develop an interest in reading by making COVID-19 severely impacted our ability to do in-person
reading fun. Offer programs after school and at remote outreach, but we have expanded our online presence with
locations in an effort to involve more children in reading. virtual storytimes and a YouTube channel.

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