Jan Christofferson, Interim Library Director

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1 Jan Christofferson, Interim Library Director Library Department Summary Mission Statement The mission of the Butte County Library is to provide all individuals, regardless of age, ethnic background, educational or economic level, with free access to ideas, information, and technology. Department Description and Key Issues The Library offers free books, materials, and services to assist in lifelong learning, through branches in the communities of Biggs, Chico, Durham, Gridley, Oroville and Paradise. The library branches serve as community gathering places, with services that fall into five general categories: Programming for children and adults, Community outreach, Circulation of books and materials, Literacy, and Public access to computers. The department s primary focus in fiscal year will be to maintain current hours of operation and to incrementally rebuild its collection of books and materials. Library staff will also focus on the four strategic priorities identified in the Library Advisory Board s Strategic Plan. The strategic priorities, combined with issues and trends identified during the Library s strategic planning process and in the Godbe library survey, as well as staff expertise, will guide future development in the County s library system. Key issues affecting the Library include: rapid technological advances, declining state and federal funding, the changing role of the Library in the community, and long range financial sustainability. The four strategic priorities in the Strategic Plan are: Invest in efficient infrastructure including modernized facilities, popular collections and up-to-date technology; Target library services including a level playing field for Butte County s youth, literacy for everyone, a thriving economy, and connections for seniors; Focus marketing efforts including clear messages and diverse communications channels; and Develop sustainable funding utilizing a cadre of library advocates and diversified funding sources. 205

2 Jan Christofferson, Interim Library Director Library Department Summary Source of Funds (Revenues) General purpose revenue (GPR) from the General Fund is the largest revenue source for the department. Other governmental revenues come from the City of Chico to support expanded hours at the Chico branch. Charges for services include fees for various library services and fines related to overdue materials. Federal revenues include a grant for literacy programs. Department Budget LIBRARY Actuals Adopted Requested Recommended Use of Money and Property 18,851 32,000 12,000 12,000 State Revenues 130, , Federal Revenues 24,102-50,000 50,000 Other Governmental Revenues 131, , , ,828 Charges For Services 128, , , ,800 Miscellaneous Revenues 122,148 80,000 34,751 34,751 Other Financing Sources Total Revenues $ 555,356 $ 509,293 $ 336,379 $ 336,379 Salaries and Employee Benefits 1,637,820 1,699,925 1,715,270 1,717,010 Services and Supplies 444, , , ,475 Other Charges 521,070-70,477 70,477 Capital Assets - 71, Total Direct Expenditures $ 2,603,756 $ 2,178,432 $ 2,347,961 $ 2,246,962 Other Financing Uses 805, , ,654 Total Expenditures $ 2,603,756 $ 2,983,451 $ 3,052,955 $ 2,737,616 Net Costs/Use of Fund Balance $ 2,048,400 $ 2,474,158 $ 2,716,576 $ 2,401, /13 Recommended Use of GPR $ 2,381, /13 Recommended Use of Restricted Fund Balance $ 19,600 Miscellaneous Revenues 1% Charges For Services 4% Other Governmental Revenues 5% Federal Revenues 2% Use of Money and Property <1% Recommended Source of Funds (Revenues) $2,737,616 Rest. Fund Balance 1% Miscellaneous revenues include donations from individuals and the local Friends of the Library groups. Restricted fund balance consists of donations from individuals that were received in a prior year and restricted for support of library operations in the future. GPR 87% 206

3 Jan Christofferson, Interim Library Director Library Department Summary Use of Funds (Expenditures) Salaries and benefits is the largest expenditure category for the department. Services and supplies include the cost of operating the library such as insurance, maintenance of equipment, book delivery between branches, office supplies, and utilities. Other financing uses are the costs for support services, which include Administration, Auditor, County Counsel, General Services, Human Resources, Information Systems, and Treasurer. Salaries and Employee Benefits 63% Recommended Use of Funds (Expenditures) $2,737,616 Services and Supplies 17% Other Charges 2% Other Financing Uses 18% Summary of Budget Request and Recommendation Salaries & Employee Benefits Requested The department budget request includes funding to maintain current staffing levels. Recommended The recommendation includes funding for requested staffing levels. Services & Supplies Requested The department budget request includes funding to maintain current service levels. The department budget request includes funding for replacement of staff computers. Recommended The recommendation includes funding for requested services and supplies. Capital Assets Requested The department budget request does not include any capital assets. Recommended The recommendation does not include any capital assets. Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Positions Adopted Position Allocation Adopted Position Allocation Adopted Position Allocation Adopted Position Allocation Current Position Allocation* Recommended Position Allocation *As of 4/10/12 207

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