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DEPARTMENT DIVISION ACCOUNT
Library Administration 01-665

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To meet patron material needs/demand, as well as replacing outdated/damaged materials by: fulfilling patron
requests; increasing digital content; replacing outdated materials; making repairs in a timely manner.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: Increase due to impact of FY 24 step increases, pay plan market adjustment, and increased
benefits costs.
Funding included to convert one part-time position to full-time.
Supplies: Increase to cover additional supplies for library programs, catalog search equipment in the children's
area, a mobile presentation unit, and additional books/audiovisual materials.
Services: Increae for rising utlities costs, dues/fees, and landscaping at the library.
Capital: Increase to upgrade the audiovisual equipment in the Community Room and Teen Room.

KEY INDICATORS OF PERFORMANCE: FY 22-23 FY 23-24 FY 24-25
Actual Estimate Projection

Total circulation 235,599 246,776 256,647

Number of patron visits to library 86,641 90,471 94,470

Items Recieved through courier from PCLA Libraries 7,006 8,010 9,157

New library cards issued 2,145 2,212 2,281

Total number of programs/events 154 182 215
Program attendance 8,859 10,048 11,396

Reference and Technology Assistance to Patrons 3,621 3,874 4,100

Book/DVD/Audiobook Repairs 1,990 2,128 2,275

Volunteer Hours Worked 688 730 774

Number of continuing education hours completed by staff 38 38 45

City of Azle FY 2024-2025 Budget 110