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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To meet patron material needs/demand, as well as replacing outdated/damaged materials by: fulfilling patron
requests; increasing digital content; replacing outdated materials; making repairs in a timely manner.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 from the previous year 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 hire and retain skilled and dedicated staff, thus keeping the library functioning at peak performance.
KEY POINTS OF PROPOSED BUDGET:
Personnel Services: Increase due to impact of FY 23 step increases and increased benefits costs.
Increase to upgrade one Library Assistant I position to a Library Assistant II position.
Supplies: Increase for City logo shirts for staff and additional books and audiovisual materials.
Contractual Services: Increases for 15th anniversary events and additional staff training and various subscriptions.
Capital Outlay: Increase for office space construction and vending area remodel to be mostly offset by a
private donation.
KEY INDICATORS OF PERFORMANCE: FY 21-22 FY 22-23 FY 23-24
Actual Estimate Projection
Total circulation 220,823 235,176 245,000
New library cards issued 1,926 2,000 2,050
New Materials Added (Books, Audiobooks, Videos) 2,239 2,463 2,709
Total Holdings of physical items 58,321 60,000 62,000
Total number of programs/events 156 163 186
Program attendance 5,905 7,600 8,360
Computer usage (Computers used by patrons. Does not include Wifi) 5,065 5,572 6,129
Number of continuing education hours completed by staff 37 48 55
Reference Assistance 935 1,006 1,106
Computer/Technology Assistance 2,755 2,954 3,160
Book/AV Repairs (DVD cleaning added in 2023) 4,174 9,320 9,500
Volunteer Hours Worked 481 664 700
City of Azle FY 2023-2024 Budget 106
