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DEPARTMENT DIVISION ACCOUNT
Library Administration 01-555

PURPOSE STATEMENT:
The goal of the Azle Memorial Library is to inform, educate, and serve the Azle community and school district by
providing books, materials and services in a courteous and professional manner.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
Providing a current, appealing and easily accessible collection of materials that meets community needs
by tracking statistics and adding new materials, thereby increasing annual circulation from the previous year.
To meet patron material needs/demand, as well as replacing outdated/damaged materials by: fulfilling patron
requests; increasing digital content; replacing outdated materials; making repairs in a timely manner.
To meet or exceed program attendance by successful marketing and implementation.
To offer relevant services to non-users, thus adding a minimum of 100 or more new library cards per month.
To offer reliable computers, technology and Internet access and assist in their usage.
To meet the informational needs of the public by providing reference assistance by trained Librarians.
To prolong the shelf life of library materials by repairing items in-house.
KEY POINTS OF PROPOSED BUDGET:
Personnel Services: Increase due to impact of FY 22 step increases, increased benefit costs, and increase
related to salary plan market adjustment.
Supplies: Increase for additional books and audiovisual materials for the library collection.
Contractual Services: Increase for additional bandwidth and computer system fees.
Capital Outlay: Funds included for the construction of additional office space.

KEY INDICATORS OF PERFORMANCE: FY 20-21 FY 21-22 FY 22-23
Actual Estimate Projection

Total circulation 159,903 173,241 195,000
New library cards issued 1,286 1,500 1,600
New Materials Added (Books, Audiobooks, Videos) 3,644 3,761 4,000
Total Holdings of physical items 56,395 58,500 60,000

Total number of programs/events 139 169 200
Program attendance 3,489 4,000 4,500

Computer usage (Computers used by patrons. Does not include Wifi) 4,118 4,200 4,300

Number of continuing education hours completed by staff 93 45 90
Reference Assistance 975 975 975

Computer/Technology Assistance 1,740 1,800 1,900

Book/AV Repairs 5,909 5,873 5,800

Volunteer Hours Worked 33 350 375

City of Azle FY 2022-2023 Budget 106