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CITY OF SAGINAW
GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES
2021-2022

LIBRARY

ANNUAL OBJECTIVES 2020-2021 PERFORMANCE
The recommended items per capita for our population size
Meet and exceed the State average materials per capita is 2.46. At 2.50 items per capita (based on a population of
as our population increases.
24,150), we exceed the state standard.

Program attendance and patron visits are slowly building
Increase patron visits and program attendance by 10%.
back to pre-COVID levels.
As COVID restrictions eased, we were able to significantly
Increase the number of hours donated by volunteers increase volunteer participation over last year. (87.5%
and provide training to ensure quality work.
increase)
Take inventory of all materials on a rotating basis so We were able to use the time while the Library was closed
that all sections are covered within a three-year period. to do more inventory than normal.

COVID precautions kept us from adding additional
Increase library programs and services based on programming, but we were sensitive to community needs
community need and interest. and wants as we slowly re-introduced our regular
programming.

We received the Interlibrary Loan Reimbursement grant
from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
We received monetary donations from the Saginaw Library
Boosters ($1,500) and Jet's Pizza ($250) to support the
Apply for and receive at least two (2) grants and two (2) Library's Summer Reading Club, as well as numerous in-
other donations each year.
kind donations from local businesses. We also partnered
with TWU to host an MLS student for their practicum--
providing us with an intern for 6 weeks who helped us on a
large project.
Meet the demand for increased library services by Replaced three staff computers with current models. Added
improving the Library's internet and technology services, additional laptops to support the Adult Learning program.
both for patrons and staff.

We spent time this year improving the collection with
Maintain and improve the collection with consistent updates to the World Languages and Graphic Novel
weeding and purchase of current materials. collections, and the addition of World Cultures and Leveled
Reader sections.

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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