HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-26-2021 Board PacketLIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
August 26 2021
Formal Meeting - 5:00 pm
Carol Kirsch - President
Tom Rocklin - Vice President
Derek Johnk - Secretary
Kellee Forkenbrock
Daniel Keranen
Noa Kim
Robin Paetzold
Hannah Shultz
Dan Stevenson
1.Call Meeting to Order
2.Public Discussion
3.Items to be discussed
A.Johnson County Public Health Updates
Comment: COVID Best Practices Update. Presenter: Susan Vileta
B.4th Quarter Statistics and Financials
Comment: This is a regularly scheduled agenda item. Board action required.
C.End of Year Report - FY21
Comment: This is a regularly scheduled agenda informational item. Board action not required.
D.Strategic Planning Update
Comment: This is a regularly scheduled agenda item from the July meeting. Board action not
required.
E.Policy Review: 801 Circulation and Library Card Policy
Comment: This is a regularly scheduled agenda item. Board action required.
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4. Staff Reports:
A. Director’s Report
B. Departmental Report: Children’s; Collections; Information Technology
C. Development Office Report
D. Miscellaneous
5. President’s Report
6. Announcements from Members
7. Committee Reports
8. Communications
A. Article Area libraries welcome patrons back with no restrictions
B. Thank you from UI DeGowin Blood Center
9. Consent Agenda:
A. Approve Minutes of Library Board of Trustees July 22, 2021 regular meeting
B. Approve Disbursements for July 1 TO July 31 2021
10. Set Agenda Order for September Meeting
11. Adjournment
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ICPL BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE 2021.08.16
Iowa City Public Library – Board of Trustee Meetings
Agenda Items and Order Schedule
FY22
AUGUST 26 2021 SEPTEMBER 23 2021 OCTOBER 28 2021
Strategic Planning Update &
Reporting Discussion
Departmental Reports: CH,
CLS, IT
4th Quarter/Annual Statistics
Financials – Review
FY EOY Reports
Policy Review: 801
Circulation and Library Card
Policy (CAS)
Budget Discussion
Policy Review: 502
General Library Personnel
Policies(AD)
Policy Review: 503
Admin/Confidential Policy (AD)
Policy Review: 801
Circulation and Library Card Policy
(CAS)
Departmental Reports: AS, CAS
Special Events:
125th Anniversary 9/12
https://www.icpl.org/calendar
Budget Discussion
1st Quarter Statistics and
Financials - Review
Policy Review: 103
Membership in Community &
Professional Organizations
(CAS)
Departmental Reports: CH, CLS,
IT
Special Events:
Pride Parade 10/2
ILA Conference 10/6-10/8
Homecoming Parade 10/15
Book Festival 10/18
https://www.icpl.org/calendar
NOVEMBER 18 2021 DECEMBER 16 2021
Appoint Committee to
Evaluate Director
Policy Review: 813
Unattended Children (CH)
Policy Review: 817
Alcohol in the Library Policy
(CAS)
Departmental Reports: AS,
CAS
Departmental Reports: CH, CLS, IT
Special Events:
Staff In-Service 12/10
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ICPL BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE 2021.08.16
JANUARY 27 2022 FEBRUARY 24 2022 MARCH 24 2022
Strategic Planning Update
2nd Quarter Goals/Statistics
Financials - Review
Departmental Reports: AS,
CAS
Director’s Evaluation - PIP
Set Hours for Next Fiscal Year
Appoint Nominating Committee
Departmental Reports: CH, CLS, IT
Special Events:
Children’s Event
Policy Review: 505 Volunteer
Policy (CAS)
Policy Review: 814
Library Copyright Policy (AS)
Departmental Reports: AS, CAS
APRIL 28 2022 MAY 26 2022 JUNE 23 2022
3rd Quarter Goals/Statistics
Financials - Review
Departmental Reports: CH,
CLS, IT
Appoint Bylaws Committee
Policy Review: 806
Meeting Room and Lobby Use
Departmental Reports: AS, CAS
Departmental Reports: CH, CLS,
IT
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FY21 Circulation by Area & Agency
1ST Q 2ND Q 6 MO 3RD Q YTD LYTD % CHG
Iowa City
General Iowa City 78,347 91,172 169,519 102,442 430,978 563,352 -23.5%
Downloads + Streaming 73,265 75,260 148,525 78,485 291,250 269,288 8.2%
Temporary 27 4 31 44 112 315 -64.4%
Public schools 0 0 0 0 0 77 -100.0%
Private schools 0 0 0 0 0 392 -100.0%
Preschool/Daycare 59 160 219 169 744 2,589 -71.3%
Non-profit organizations 0 0 0 0 158 405 -61.0%
Business 0 0 0 0 13 12 8.3%
City departments 2 0 2 15 17 5 240.0%
State/Federal agencies 0 0 0 0 0 1 -100.0%
University of Iowa departments 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
At Home 1,550 1,460 3,010 1,748 6,916 4,401 57.1%
Interlibrary loan 524 486 1,010 538 2,045 1,335 53.2%
Deposit collections/Nursing Homes 99 274 373 478 1,751 553 216.6%
Jail patrons 150 582 732 894 2,311 2,937 -21.3%
Total Iowa City 154,023 169,398 323,421 184,813 736,295 845,662 -12.93%
Local Contracts
Johnson County
General 6,826 9,076 15,902 10,791 42,248 53,970 -21.7%
Downloads 7,539 7,232 14,771 8,126 30,563 25,709 18.9%
Preschool/Daycare 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
At Home 12 19 31 15 78 49 59.2%
Total Johnson County 14,377 16,327 30,704 18,932 72,889 79,728 -8.6%
Hills
General 292 388 680 339 1,394 2,169 -35.7%
Downloads 231 158 389 120 613 739 -17.1%
At Home 0 0 0 18 27 0 0.0%
Total Hills 523 546 1,069 477 2,034 2,908 -30.1%
Lone Tree
General 528 616 1,144 546 2,543 2,799 -9.1%
Downloads 96 93 189 91 359 383 -6.3%
At Home 0 0 0 2 4 0 0.0%
Total Lone Tree 624 709 1,333 639 2,906 3,182 -8.7%
University Heights
General 1,064 1,404 2,468 1,925 7,276 8,269 -12.0%
Downloads 1,817 1,277 3,094 1,164 5,434 3,510 54.8%
At Home 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Total University Heights 2,881 2,681 5,562 3,089 12,710 11,779 7.9%
Total Local Contracts 18,405 20,263 38,668 23,137 90,539 97,597 -7.2%
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FY21 Circulation by Area & Agency
1ST Q 2ND Q 6 MO 3RD Q YTD LYTD % CHG
State Contract
Reciprocal/Open Access
Johnson County Libraries
Coralville 4,098 4,288 8,386 4,730 23,722 42,662 -44.4%
North Liberty 2,927 3,364 6,291 4,682 17,815 21,396 -16.7%
Oxford 37 27 64 21 180 160 12.5%
Solon 388 362 750 473 2,524 3,281 -23.1%
Swisher 18 0 18 0 31 246 -87.4%
Tiffin 288 560 848 645 2,681 3,678 -27.1%
AIM Downloads (None from North Liberty or Coralville)5 0 5 0 10 20 -50.0%
All Other Libraries
Adel 0 1 1 0 20 0 0.0%
Ainsworth 0 3 3 4 8 23 -65.2%
Albia 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.0%
Altoona 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Ames 0 0 0 0 0 16 -100.0%
Anamosa 18 0 18 6 41 99 -58.6%
Ankeny 15 0 15 0 15 146 -89.7%
Atkins 0 0 0 0 0 56 -100.0%
Belle Plaine 0 0 0 0 0 1 -100.0%
Bennett 0 0 0 0 0 14 -100.0%
Bettendorf 0 0 0 8 12 31 -61.3%
Birmingham 0 0 0 0 0 66 -100.0%
Blairstown 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Bloomfield 19 116 135 130 349 334 4.5%
Boone 0 0 0 0 6 5 20.0%
Brooklyn 0 0 0 0 0 1 -100.0%
Burlington 1 0 1 0 2 75 -97.3%
Carroll 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Cascade 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Cedar Falls 13 5 18 25 73 178 -59.0%
Cedar Rapids 170 147 317 156 1,133 3,644 -68.9%
Center Point 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Central City 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Chariton 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Charles City 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Clarence 0 0 0 0 0 23 -100.0%
Clinton 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Clive 0 2 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Coggon 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Columbus Jct 8 5 13 0 19 476 -96.0%
Conesville 0 0 0 0 0 92 -100.0%
Cornell College 131 166 297 35 507 1,857 -72.7%
Council Bluffs 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Crawfordsville 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Dallas Center 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Davenport 1 1 2 10 18 150 -88.0%
Decorah 1 0 1 0 2 10 -80.0%
Denison 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Des Moines 0 0 0 0 0 37 -100.0%
Donnelson 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Drake Community Library 0 0 0 2 2 0 0.0%
Dubuque 0 0 0 0 0 18 -100.0%
Dunkerton 0 0 0 0 0 34 -100.0%
Earlham 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Eldon 0 0 0 0 8 40 -80.0%
Elkader 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Ely 0 0 0 11 36 160 -77.5%
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FY21 Circulation by Area & Agency
1ST Q 2ND Q 6 MO 3RD Q YTD LYTD % CHG
Estherville 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Fairfax 0 0 0 0 0 233 -100.0%
Fairfield 6 3 9 3 78 883 -91.2%
Fort Dodge 0 0 0 0 0 6 -100.0%
Fort Madison 0 0 0 0 0 3 -100.0%
Gilman 0 0 0 0 0 41 -100.0%
Glenwood 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Grandview 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Grimes 0 0 0 0 0 6 -100.0%
Grinnell 0 0 0 0 13 58 -77.6%
Guthrie Center 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Hedrick 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Hiawatha 2 0 2 111 609 70 770.0%
Independence 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Indianola 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Johnston 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Kalona 165 160 325 337 1,224 3,267 -62.5%
Keokuk 0 0 0 0 0 1 -100.0%
Keosauqua 0 0 0 0 0 50 -100.0%
Keota 12 26 38 18 66 261 -74.7%
LeClaire 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Letts 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Lisbon 0 4 4 9 22 35 -37.1%
Lowden 37 31 68 0 154 245 -37.1%
Manchester 0 0 0 0 0 5 -100.0%
Maquoketa 0 0 0 0 0 8 -100.0%
Marengo 98 86 184 93 608 837 -27.4%
Marion 28 14 42 38 192 301 -36.2%
Marshalltown 0 0 0 0 0 4 -100.0%
Martelle 0 0 0 0 0 14 -100.0%
Mason City 0 0 0 0 0 21 -100.0%
Mechanicsville 6 34 40 4 78 44 77.3%
Mediapolis 0 0 0 0 0 10 -100.0%
Milford 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Montezuma 0 0 0 0 0 27 -100.0%
Monticello 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Montrose 0 0 0 0 0 38 -100.0%
Morning Sun 0 0 0 5 9 26 -65.4%
Mount Pleasant 2 4 6 3 20 100 -80.0%
Muscatine 34 4 38 25 147 457 -67.8%
Nevada 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
New London 0 0 0 0 0 11 -100.0%
Newton 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
North English 10 10 20 3 43 439 -90.2%
Norway 0 0 0 2 3 46 -93.5%
Odebolt 0 0 0 0 0 6 -100.0%
Oelwein 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Osceola 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Oskaloosa 0 0 0 0 0 13 -100.0%
Ottumwa 0 0 0 0 0 4 -100.0%
Pella 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Pleasant Hill 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Reinbeck 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Richland 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Riverside 172 251 423 498 1,637 2,028 -19.3%
Robins 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Rockwell 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Scott Co (Eldridge)0 0 0 0 0 14 -100.0%
Scranton 0 3 3 2 8 9 -11.1%
Shellsburg 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
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FY21 Circulation by Area & Agency
1ST Q 2ND Q 6 MO 3RD Q YTD LYTD % CHG
Sigourney 0 0 0 0 3 0 0.0%
Sioux City 8 0 8 0 8 58 -86.2%
Sioux Rapids 0 0 0 0 0 3 -100.0%
South English 4 0 4 0 10 27 -63.0%
Spirit Lake 0 0 0 0 0 5 -100.0%
Springville 0 0 0 0 0 2 -100.0%
Stanwood 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Tipton 84 114 198 56 394 805 -51.1%
Toledo 0 0 0 0 0 4 -100.0%
Traer 0 0 0 0 0 2 -100.0%
Urbandale 0 1 1 0 8 50 -84.0%
Van Horne 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Van Meter 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Victor 0 3 3 18 54 210 -74.3%
Vinton 27 42 69 26 119 0 0.0%
Wapello 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Washington 150 349 499 577 1,774 1,715 3.4%
Waterloo 0 0 0 0 36 13 176.9%
Waukee 0 0 0 0 0 3 -100.0%
Waukon 0 0 0 0 0 6 -100.0%
Waverly 0 0 0 0 0 2 -100.0%
Wellman 88 79 167 111 501 1,040 -51.8%
West Branch 460 485 945 650 2,451 5,195 -52.8%
West Des Moines 0 0 0 0 3 1 200.0%
West Liberty 358 303 661 434 1,680 2,260 -25.7%
What Cheer 0 0 0 0 3 3 0.0%
Williamsburg 111 193 304 323 851 2,018 -57.8%
Wilton 56 14 70 88 493 1,015 -51.4%
Winfield 0 0 0 0 7 86 -91.9%
Winterset 0 0 0 0 0 5 -100.0%
Winthrop 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Zearing 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Undefined Open Access 8 30 38 12 63 74 -14.9%
Total Recip/Open Access 10,064 11,290 21,354 14,384 62,586 103,252 -39.4%
Total Circulation 182,496 200,951 383,443 222,335 889,432 1,046,511 -15.0%
(including E-Downloads, not in-house)
Percent Iowa City 84.4%84.3%84.3%83.1%82.8%80.8%2.4%
Percent Hills 0.3%0.3%0.3%0.2%0.2%0.3%-17.7%
Percent Johnson County 7.9%8.1%8.0%8.5%8.2%7.6%7.6%
Percent Lone Tree 0.3%0.4%0.3%0.3%0.3%0.3%7.5%
Percent University Heights 1.6%1.3%1.5%1.4%1.4%1.1%27.0%
Percent Reciprocal/Open Access 5.5%5.6%5.6%6.5%7.0%9.9%-28.7%
100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%0.0%
Iowa City 154,023 169,398 323,421 184,813 736,295 845,662 -12.9%
Local Contracts 18,405 20,263 38,668 23,137 90,539 97,597 -7.2%
Open Access 10,064 11,290 21,354 14,384 62,586 103,252 -39.4%
In-house cards (staff use)1,118 1,546 2,664 2,563 6,351 8,851 -28.2%
Undefined Other 4 0 4 1 12 0 0.0%
Total Spreadsheet 183,614 202,497 386,111 224,898 895,783 1,055,362
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FY21 Circulation by Type & Format 12 Months
Category YTD % Total Last YTD % of Total % Change
Adult Materials
General Fiction/Fiction Express 66,169 10.5%69,823 9.2%-5.2%
Mystery 21,278 3.4%23,237 3.1%-8.4%
Science Fiction 11,002 1.7%12,971 1.7%-15.2%
Book Club Kits (10 items per kit)47 0.0%35 0.0%34.3%
Young Adult Fiction 14,811 2.4%14,382 1.9%3.0%
Comics 16,456 2.6%23,145 3.1%-28.9%
Large Print 7,556 1.2%8,335 1.1%-9.3%
Books in Other Languages 223 0.0%757 0.1%-70.5%
Total Fiction 137,542 21.8%152,685 20.2%-9.9%
Express/Nonfiction 295 0.0%2,380 0.3%-87.6%
Large Print Nonfiction 919 0.1%1,172 0.2%-21.6%
000 - General/Computers 1,740 0.3%2,558 0.3%-32.0%
100 - Psychology/Philosophy 6,455 1.0%8,870 1.2%-27.2%
200 - Religion 3,610 0.6%5,259 0.7%-31.4%
300 - Social Sciences 14,508 2.3%16,094 2.1%-9.9%
400 - Language 814 0.1%1,772 0.2%-54.1%
500 - Science 4,421 0.7%5,039 0.7%-12.3%
600 - Applied Technology 25,502 4.0%28,114 3.7%-9.3%
700 - Art & Recreation 13,318 2.1%15,369 2.0%-13.3%
800 - Literature 6,849 1.1%6,780 0.9%1.0%
900 - History & Travel 11,348 1.8%13,802 1.8%-17.8%
Biography 6,679 1.1%5,650 0.7%18.2%
Total Nonfiction: Adult & Young Adult 96,458 15.3%112,859 14.9%-14.5%
Magazines 2,923 0.5%3,966 0.5%-26.3%
Total Miscellaneous 2,923 0.5%3,966 0.5%-26.3%
Total Adult Print 236,923 37.6%269,510 35.6%-12.1%
Art to Go 616 0.1%1,293 0.2%-52.4%
DVD (Movies/TV)76,689 12.2%146,774 19.4%-47.8%
Express/DVD 340 0.1%13,039 1.7%-97.4%
Nonfiction DVD 6,404 1.0%10,491 1.4%-39.0%
Fiction on Disc 3,413 0.5%7,715 1.0%-55.8%
Nonfiction on CD 1,515 0.2%3,687 0.5%-58.9%
Compact Disc (Music)12,701 2.0%25,516 3.4%-50.2%
Young Adult Video Games 3,402 0.5%6,071 0.8%-44.0%
Circulating Equipment 607 0.1%549 0.1%10.6%
Discovery Kits 31 0.0%33 0.0%-6.1%
Total Nonprint 105,718 16.8%215,168 28.4%-50.9%
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FY21 Circulation by Type & Format 12 Months
Category YTD % Total Last YTD % of Total % Change
Adult E-Audio # Downloads 87,696 13.9%78,212 10.3%12.1%
Adult E-Book # Downloads 111,080 17.6%97,461 12.9%14.0%
Adult E-Magazines 22,565 3.6%20,040 2.6%12.6%
Adult E-Music # Downloads/Local Music Project 66 0.0%76 0.0%-13.2%
Adult E-Newspapers 13,315 2.1%23,554 3.1%-43.5%
Adult E-Video Streaming: Library Channel 52,379 8.3%52,313 6.9%0.1%
Total Adult E-Downloads 287,101 45.6%271,656 35.9%5.7%
Total Adult Circulation 629,742 100.0%756,334 100.0%-16.7%
Children's Materials
Fiction 43,792 16.6%43,538 14.7%0.6%
Comics 24,087 9.1%28,131 9.5%-14.4%
Holiday 5,325 2.0%5,950 2.0%-10.5%
jLarge Print Fiction 643 0.2%219 0.1%193.6%
Picture: Big, Board, Easy 74,437 28.2%80,367 27.1%-7.4%
Readers 23,895 9.1%30,732 10.4%-22.2%
Nonfiction & Biography 29,904 11.3%32,644 11.0%-8.4%
jLarge Print Nonfiction 23 0.0%14 0.0%64.3%
Magazines 0 0.0%361 0.1%-100.0%
Total Children's Print 202,106 76.6%221,956 74.9%-8.9%
Video/DVD/Blu-Ray 14,316 5.4%33,547 11.3%-57.3%
Books on Disc 960 0.4%2,360 0.8%-59.3%
Read-Along set 2,596 1.0%3,848 1.3%-32.5%
Children's Music 750 0.3%2,514 0.8%-70.2%
Children's Video Games 861 0.3%1,771 0.6%-51.4%
Read with Me Kits 357 0.1%348 0.1%2.6%
Games & Toys 614 0.2%2,021 0.7%-69.6%
jDiscovery Kits 51 0.0%70 0.0%-27.1%
Total Children's Nonprint 20,505 7.8%46,479 15.7%-55.9%
j E-Audio # Downloads 11,396 4.3%8,876 3.0%28.4%
j E-Book # Downloads 29,732 11.3%19,167 6.5%55.1%
Total Children's E-Downloads 41,128 19.5%28,043 12.2%46.7%
Total Children's 263,739 100.0%296,478 100.0%-11.0%
All Circulation by Type/Format
All Fiction 211,389 23.6%230,523 21.8%-8.3%
All Nonfiction and Biography 126,385 14.1%145,517 13.8%-13.1%
Picture books & Readers 98,332 11.0%111,099 10.5%-11.5%
Magazines 2,923 0.3%4,327 0.4%-32.4%
Total Print 439,029 49.0%491,466 46.6%-10.7%
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FY21 Circulation by Type & Format 12 Months
Category YTD % Total Last YTD % of Total % Change
Toys 614 0.1%2,021 0.2%-69.6%
Art 616 0.1%1,293 0.1%-52.4%
DVD (Fiction, Nonfiction, & Express)97,749 10.9%203,851 19.3%-52.0%
CD (Music)13,451 1.5%28,030 2.7%-52.0%
Books on CD (Fiction & Nonfiction)5,888 0.7%13,762 1.3%-57.2%
Read-Along Set 2,596 0.3%3,848 0.4%-32.5%
Video Games 4,263 0.5%7,842 0.7%-45.6%
Read with Me Kits 357 0.0%348 0.0%2.6%
Discovery Kits 82 0.0%103 0.0%-20.4%
Circulating Equipment 607 0.1%549 0.1%10.6%
Total Nonprint 126,223 14.1%261,647 24.8%-51.8%
Total E-Downloads 328,229 36.6%299,699 28.4%9.5%
Total In House/Undefined 2,297 0.3%2,610 0.2%-12.0%
Total Adult Materials (including e items)629,742 70.3%756,334 71.7%-16.7%
Total Children's (including e items)263,739 29.4%296,478 28.1%-11.0%
Grand Total 895,778 100.0%1,055,422 100.0%-15.13%
(Adult + Children's + Undefined)
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Materials Added Report
FY21 4th Quarter
ADULT MATERIALS New
Titles
Added
Copies
Total
Added Gifts WD %Gifts %New
TOTAL FICTION 758 863 1621 1 1182 0.1 46.8
Fiction 535 716 1251 1 647 0.1 42.8
Fiction Express 0 86 86 0 8 0.0 0.0
Large Print Fiction 80 8 88 0 8 0.0 90.9
Young Adult Fiction 143 53 196 0 519 0.0 73.0
TOTAL COMICS 59 151 210 0 29 0.0 28.1
TOTAL NONFICTION 968 454 1422 2 281 0.1 68.1
Nonfiction 950 361 1311 2 236 0.2 72.5
Nonfiction Express 0 54 54 0 4 0.0 0.0
Large Print Nonfiction 12 1 13 0 0 0.0 92.3
Young Adult
Nonfiction 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0
Reference 6 38 44 0 41 0.0 13.6
BOOKS IN OTHER
LANGUAGES 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0
MAGAZINES 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0
TOTAL PRINT 1785 1468 3253 3 1492 0.1 54.9
TOTAL AUDIO 30 4 34 0 31 0.0 88.2
Music Compact disc 19 3 22 0 15 0.0 86.4
Fiction on disc 7 0 7 0 14 0.0 100.0
Nonfiction On Disc 4 1 5 0 2 0.0 80.0
TOTAL VIDEO 247 152 399 0 83 0.0 61.9
DVD Movie 107 91 198 0 40 0.0 54.0
DVD TV 33 51 84 0 37 0.0 39.3
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DVD Nonfiction 107 10 117 0 5 0.0 91.5
DVD Express 0 0 0 0 1 0.0 0.0
ART 0 0 0 0 2 0.0 0.0
BOOK CLUB KITS 2 0 2 0 6 0.0 100.0
YA VIDEO GAMES 2 1 3 0 1 0.0 66.7
CIRCULATING
EQUIPMENT 0 0 0 0 4 0.0 0.0
DISCOVERY KITS 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0
TOTAL NONPRINT 281 157 438 0 127 0.0 64.2
eAUDIO 479 690 1169 0 3 0.0 41.0
eBOOKS 937 248 1185 0 123 0.0 79.1
eMUSIC 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0
eMAGAZINES 0 0 0 0 160 0.0 0.0
ONLINE REFERENCE 2 0 2 0 14 0.0 100.0
DIGITAL VIDEOS 24 0 24 0 0 0.0 100.0
TOTAL DIGITAL 1442 938 2380 0 300 0.0 60.6
TOTAL ADULT 3508 2563 6071 3 1919 0.0 57.8
CHILDREN'S
MATERIALS
New
Titles
Added
Copies
Total
Added Gifts WD %Gifts %New
jEASY 375 386 761 0 941 0.0 49.3
jBoard Books 31 27 58 0 18 0.0 53.4
jE 295 297 592 0 72 0.0 49.8
jReader 49 62 111 0 23 0.0 44.1
jHoliday 0 0 0 0 828 0.0 0.0
jBig Book 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0
jFICTION 154 178 332 0 57 0.0 46.4
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jCOMICS 27 187 214 0 67 0.0 12.6
jNONFICTION 125 81 206 7 83 3.4 60.7
jLARGE PRINT 14 0 14 0 1 0.0 100.0
jPROGRAM
COLLECTION 1 9 10 0 0 0.0 10.0
jMAGAZINES 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0
TOTAL jPRINT 696 841 1537 7 1149 0.5 45.3
jAUDIO 238 52 290 0 15 0.0 82.1
jCompact disc 0 0 0 0 1 0.0 0.0
jRead Along Set 238 52 290 0 1 0.0 82.1
jBooks on Disc 0 0 0 0 13 0.0 0.0
jDVD 16 30 46 0 128 0.0 34.8
jTOYS 0 0 0 0 6 0.0 0.0
STORYTIME KITS 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0
jDISCOVERY KITS 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0
jVIDEO GAMES 0 1 1 0 1 0.0 0.0
TOTAL jNONPRINT 254 83 337 0 150 0.0 75.4
jeAUDIO 57 23 80 0 0 0.0 71.3
jeBOOKS 232 11 243 0 28 0.0 95.5
jeMAGAZINES 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0
TOTAL jDIGITAL 289 46 335 0 28 0.0 86.3
TOTAL JUVENILE 1239 970 2209 7 1327 0.3 56.1
TOTAL ADDED 4747 3533 8280 10 3246 0.1 57.3
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Library Services: FY21 Compared to FY20
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 YTD Last YTD % Change
A. Downtown Building Use
Total Hours Open 0 578 656 681 1,915 2,370 -19.2%
People into the Building 0 22,135 28,150 52,407 102,692 442,702 -76.8%
Average Number Per Hour 0.0 38.3 42.9 77.0 53.6 187 -71.3%
Bookmobile Use
Bookmobile Total Hours Open 28 68 33 135 263 524 -49.8%
People on Bookmobile 71 234 170 1,853 2,328 12,847 -81.9%
Average Number per Hour 3 3 5 14 9 25 -63.9%
Total Downtown & Bookmobile Hours Open 28 646 689 816 2,178 2,894 -24.7%
Total People Downtown & on Bookmobile 71 22,369 28,320 54,260 105,020 455,549 -76.9%
Total Average Number per Hour 3 35 41 67 48 157 -69.4%
B. Meeting Rooms
Number of Non-Library Meetings 0 0 0 0 0 1,173 -100.0%
Estimated Attendance 0 0 0 0 0 18,928 -100.0%
Equipment Set-ups 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Group Study Room Use 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Lobby Use 0 0 0 0 0 641 -100.0%
C. Equipment Usage
Photocopies by Public 318 218 299 1,588 2,423 16,427 -85.3%
Printing by Public 376 862 2,968 5,864 10,070 60,633 -83.4%
% Checkouts by Self-Check 0.0%0.0%8.4%71.4%20.0%53.1%-62.4%
DOT Kiosk Usage 0 101 240 743 1084 1313 -17.4%
D. Downtown Use of Electronic Materials
Listening/Viewing/Tablets/Laptops Sessions 0 0 0 0 0 6,325 -100.0%
E. Ride 'N' Read
Bus Passes Distributed Downtown 0 127 104 258 489 2,744 -82.2%
F. Services During Library Closure
Patrons Using Mail 4,704 3,602 2,174 0 10,480 1,239 745.8%
Patrons Using Curbside 10,137 557 0 0 10,694 1,430 647.8%
Items Checked Out 48,383 63,466 82,330 0 194,179 7,101 2634.5%
Materials Paged 37,177 48,398 52,072 0 137,647 5,859 2249.3%
Missed Curbside Appointments 561 37 0 0 598 49 1120.4%
Hours Assisting Patrons (Curbside)548 27 0 0 575 350 64.3%
G. Book Bundles
Children's 0 170 1,216 90 1,476 0 0%
Teen's 0 7 57 0 64 0 0%
Adult's 0 11 111 6 128 0 0%
Total Book Bundles 0 188 1,384 96 1,668 0 0%
H. To Go Kits
Children's 870 2,165 2,375 2,645 8,055 0 0.0%
Tween's 25 100 92 200 417 0 0.0%
Teen's 0 50 40 98 188 0 0.0%
Adult's 0 24 0 175 199 0 0.0%
Total To Go Kits 895 2,339 2,507 3,118 8,859 0 0.0%
A. Circulation Downtown 182,350 199,935 221,978 279,797 884,060 1,023,480 -13.6%
Percent AIM Circulation Downtown 1.40%1.79%1.61%1.50%1.50%2.38%-37.09%
Circulation on Bookmobile 156 1,046 368 3,853 5,423 23,077 -76.5%
Percent AIM Circulation on Bookmobile 0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
Library Services: Provide library facilities, materials, and equipment.
Lending Services: Lend materials for home, school, and office use.
* FY20 pay for print copies data in September is an average of July and August due to technical issues.
(Materials plus equipment; includes eAudio; does not include items circulated in-house.)
*Beginning June 19, 2020 the Bookmobile collection was used to fulfill holds downtown.
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Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 YTD Last YTD % Change
Library Services: Provide library facilities, materials, and equipment.Total Circulation Downtown & Bookmobile 182,506 200,981 222,346 283,650 889,483 1,046,557 -15.0%
Percent AIM Total Circulation Downtown & Bookmobile 1.40%1.79%1.61%1.61%1.61%2.38%-32.35%
Average Total Circulation Downtown & Bookmobile Per Hour 0 346 338 411 462 432 6.9%
Adult Materials 137,314 147,079 159,113 186,236 629,742 756,334 -16.7%
Children's Materials 45,880 54,925 65,109 97,825 263,739 296,478 -11.0%
Percent Children's 25.2%27.5%29.3%35.0%29.8%29.0%3.0%
Non-Print 20,367 26,810 27,537 51,509 126,223 261,647 -51.8%
Percent Non-print 11.2%13.4%12.4%18.4%14.3%25.6%-44.2%
Equipment loans 98 91 139 279 607 549 10.6%
Downloads 82,953 84,020 87,986 73,270 328,229 299,699 9.5%
C. Circulation by Residence of User (Downtown & Bookmobile)182,506 200,981 222,346 283,650 889,483 1,046,557 -15.0%
(Materials plus equipment; includes downloads; does not include items circulated in-house.)
Iowa City 153,867 168,450 184,545 224,695 731,557 825,839 -11.4%
Local Contracts
Hills 523 546 477 488 2,034 2,908 -30.1%
Hills as % of All 0.29%0.3%0.2%0.2%0.23%0.28%-17.7%
Johnson County (Rural)14,377 16,327 18,932 23,253 72,889 79,728 -8.6%
Johnson County as % of All 7.88%8.1%8.5%8.2%8.19%7.62%7.6%
Lone Tree 624 709 639 934 2,906 3,182 -8.7%
Lone Tree as % of All 0.34%0.35%0.29%0.33%0.33%0.30%7.5%
University Heights 2,881 2,681 3,089 4,059 12,710 11,779 7.9%
University Heights as % of All 1.58%1.33%1.39%1.43%1.43%1.13%27.0%
Total Local Contracts 18,405 20,263 23,137 28,734 90,539 97,597 -7.2%
State Contracts - Open Access
Coralville 4,098 4,288 4,730 10,606 23,722 42,662 -44.4%
Cedar Rapids 170 147 156 660 1,133 3,644 -68.9%
Other Open Access 5,800 6,855 9,498 15,582 37,735 56,946 -33.7%
Total Open Access 10,068 11,290 14,384 26,848 62,590 103,252 -39.4%
Open Access as % of All 5.5%5.6%6.5%9.5%7.0%9.9%-28.7%
D. InterLibrary Loans
Loaned to Other Libraries 227 195 262 209 893 901 -0.9%
Percent of Requests Filled 31.3%27.3%28.5%27.3%28.6%24.6%16.1%
Total Borrowed From Other Libraries 395 474 716 727 2,312 2,559 -9.7%
Percent of Requests Filled 82.1%84.0%86.7%90.8%86.5%88.5%-2.3%
Books/Periodicals/AV Borrowed 392 465 713 723 2,293 2,521 -9.0%
Photocopy Borrow Requests Filled 3 9 3 4 19 38 -50.0%
E. Reserves Placed - Materials 52,361 64,313 70,299 41,322 228,295 105,567 116.3%
F. Downloadable Media
Resident Cards By Area
Iowa City 71,018 72,371 75,383 61,402 280,174 266,609 5.1%
Hills 229 99 107 94 529 713 -25.8%
Johnson County 7,374 6,813 7,894 7,442 29,523 25,420 16.1%
Lone Tree 96 93 91 79 359 383 -6.3%
University Heights 1,714 1,216 1,092 1,126 5,148 3,408 51.1%
Total 80,431 80,592 84,567 70,143 315,733 296,533 6.5%
Student AIM Cards by Area
Iowa City 2,247 2,889 3,102 2,838 11,076 2679 313.4%
Hills 165 419 232 224 1,040 289 259.9%
Johnson Count 2 59 13 10 84 26 223.1%
Lone Tree 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
University Heights 103 61 72 50 286 102 180.4%
Open Access 5 0 0 5 10 20 -50.0%
Total 2,522 3,428 3,419 3,127 12,496 3,116 301.0%
*Overdrive has not reported reserve information since July 2020.
B. Circulation by Type of Material (Includes downloads, does not include mending, lost, etc.)
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Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 YTD Last YTD % Change
Library Services: Provide library facilities, materials, and equipment.All Cards by Area
Iowa City 73,265 75,260 78,485 64,240 291,250 269,288 8.2%
Hills 394 518 339 318 1,569 1,002 56.6%
Johnson Count 7,376 6,872 7,907 7,452 29,607 25,446 16.4%
Lone Tree 96 93 91 79 359 383 -6.3%
University Heights 1,817 1,277 1,164 1,176 5,434 3,510 54.8%
Open Access 5 0 0 5 10 20 -50.0%
Total 82,949 84,020 87,986 73,265 328,220 299,629 9.5%
By Demographic
Adult 71,309 73,336 77,620 64,836 287,101 271,606 5.7%
Children's 11,644 10,684 10,366 8,434 41,128 28,043 46.7%
Total 82,953 84,020 87,986 73,270 328,229 299,649 9.5%
Number of Items Owned (Cumulative)
E-Audio Items Available 10,849 11,349 11,841 12,462 12,462 13,043 -4.5%
E-Book Items Available 19,447 24,529 25,315 25,945 25,945 24,168 7.4%
E-Music 47 47 47 47 47 47 0.0%
E-Magazines 121 121 121 12 12 111 -89.2%
E-Newspapers 1 1 2 3 3 1 200.0%
Total Items 30,465 36,047 37,326 38,469 38,469 37,370 2.9%
A. Reference Questions Answered 2,324 2,439 2,875 4,470 12,108 31,354 -61.4%
Reference Questions
Reference Desk 718 744 1,001 1,738 4,201 10,895 -61.4%
Help Desk 0 312 309 376 997 8,588 -88.4%
Curbside Questions 449 120 0 0 569 0 0
Switchboard 1,112 1,147 1,275 885 4,419 3,782 16.8%
Bookmobile 0 17 6 78 101 667 -84.9%
Drop-In Tech Help (Public)0 0 0 0 0 345 -100.0%
On-Call Tech Help
Public 0 34 45 24 103 166 -38.0%
Total Tech Help Questions 0 34 45 24 103 255 -59.6%
Children's Desk
Reference Questions 16 24 154 1,353 1,547 6,782 -77.2%
Request to Pull Books (Community)29 41 85 16 171 40 327.5%
Total Children's Questions 45 65 239 1,369 1,718 6,822 -74.8%
B. Electronic Access Services
Computer Services
Pharos Internet (Downtown In House computer use)0 189 786 2,575 3,550 48,119 -92.6%
Wifi Internet Use Downtown 0 4,330 5,640 8,002 17,972 731,539 -97.5%
Total Internet Use 0 4,519 6,426 10,577 21,522 779,658 -97.2%
Website Access
ICPL Website
# Pageviews of Homepage 79,278 81,765 87,207 78,890 327,140 350,928 -6.8%
# Pageviews of Entire Site (Doesn't include catalog)252,103 228,749 249,796 218,691 949,339 855,781 10.9%
# Visits (Does include catalog)128,997 137,019 140,349 136,527 542,892 537,722 1.0%
Catalog Access
# Pageviews for ICPL Catalog 459,683 483,254 515,809 419,155 1,877,901 1,436,622 30.7%
# Pageviews for Overdrive 533,485 520,732 512,371 458,164 2,024,752 1,896,625 6.8%
Total Catalog Access 993,168 1,003,986 1,028,180 877,319 3,902,653 3,333,247 17.1%
ICPL Mobile App Use 0 0 0 17,285 17,285 59,857 -71.1%
External Sites
# Pageviews for Beanstack 12,265 4,639 6,681 16,665 40,250 39,328 2.3%
Total Website Access 1,257,536 1,237,374 1,284,657 1,129,960 4,909,527 4,288,213 14.5%
Subscription Databases Accessed
Total In-House 445 555 482 516 1,998 5,639 -64.6%
Total Remote 79,151 85,332 96,388 97,747 358,618 331,077 8.3%
TOTAL 79,596 85,887 96,870 98,263 360,616 336,716 7.1%
*Overdrive does not count pageviews through the Libby or Overdrive Apps.
* FY20 Pharos data for September is an average of July and August due to technical issues.
*Unable to retrieve mobile app data since October 2019
Information Services: Furnish information, reader advisory, and reference assistance.
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Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 YTD Last YTD % Change
Library Services: Provide library facilities, materials, and equipment.
C. Total Switchboard Calls Received
Total Library Calls 4,776 4,073 4,185 3,320 16,354 13,029 25.5%
Other Questions (Directional and account questions, meeting room
booking, email added FY16.)6,204 4,646 4,058 3,172 18,080 12,315 46.8%
Transferred Calls 188 520 743 602 2,053 2,265 -9.4%
Pamphlets Distributed Downtown 995 1,215 1,630 3,340 7,180 13,895 -48.3%
Federal Tax Forms Distributed 830 830 600 38.3%
VITA Patrons Assisted 0 0 0 0.0%
A. Publications
Number of Publications Printed (Jobs)18 21 24 55 118 292 -59.6%
Copies Printed for Public Distribution 81,271 8,066 11,149 120,606 221,092 263,866 -16.2%
Number of Online Newletters Subscribers 3,128 3,430 3,324 3,393 3,393 2,971 14.2%
Number of Online Newsletter Distribution 1,912 3,218 898 2,936 2,936 1,788 64.2%
C. Displays 0 4 12 39 55 60 -8.3%
In-House 0 4 12 30 46 47 -2.1%
Other Groups 0 0 0 3 3 13 -76.9%
Off-site locations 0 0 0 6 6 0 0.0%
F. Homepage/ Social Media
Homepage Banner Posts 39 48 55 40 182 190 -4.2%
Homepage Banner Clicks 386 293 197 174 1,050 1,865 -43.7%
Media Releases Sent 156 206 223 231 816 482 69.3%
Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest Followers (Cumulative)16,215 16,371 16,572 16,633 16,633 16,083 3.4%
New Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest Followers 116 84 210 120 530 769 -31.1%
A. At Home Services
Packages Sent 383 445 548 747 2,123 1,392 52.5%
Items Loaned (No renewals)1,562 1,479 1,783 2,201 7,025 4,041 73.8%
Registered At Home Users (Cumulative)216 219 246 251 251 211 19.0%
New Users Enrolled 16 7 33 12 68 35 94.3%
People Served (Average of monthly count)48 50 62 74 59 37 56.7%
B. Jail Service
People Served 39 62 150 128 379 938 -59.6%
Items Loaned (No renewals)150 582 894 685 2,311 2,937 -21.3%
C. Deposit Collections
Locations (Cumulative)3 3 9 0 0 0 0.0%
Items Loaned 90 90 120 420 720 270 166.7%
Items Added to Permanent Collections 90 90 248 624 1,052 1,515 -30.6%
D. Remote Bookdrop Use
Remote as Percent of All Items Checked In 0.0%0.0%0.0%12.4%12.4%0.0%0.0%
*Does not include renewals or in-house.
A. Adult Programs
Programs 14 15 27 21 77 167 -53.9%
Attendance 194 283 708 206 1,391 3,811 -63.5%
Outreach Programs 0 0 0 0 0 92 -100.0%
Outreach Attendance 0 0 0 0 0 3,879 -100.0%
B. Young Adult Programs
Programs 0 0 0 4 4 257 -98.4%
Attendance 3 20 13 21 57 4,211 -98.6%
Outreach Programs 6 9 18 19 52 19 173.7%
Outreach Attendance 74 142 265 101 582 63 823.8%
* The remote bookdrop was used in FY21 but not counted due to COVID-19.
Group and Community Services: Provide library service to groups, agencies, and organizations.
Alerting Services: Promote awareness of the library and use of its resources.
Outreach Services: Provide library service to people who cannot get to the library building.
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Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 YTD Last YTD % Change
Library Services: Provide library facilities, materials, and equipment.C. Children's Programs
Programs 97 93 112 72 374 644 -41.9%
Attendance 36 388 473 1,481 2,378 23,968 -90.1%
Outreach Programs 0 14 25 49 88 201 -56.2%
Outreach Attendance 0 309 484 952 1,745 4,418 -60.5%
D. Library Tours and Classes
Number 8 8 13 19 48 53 -9.4%
Attendance 82 120 152 133 487 401 21.4%
E. Consulting for Area Groups 0 0 0 2 2 0 0.0%
F. Virtual Program Recordings
Children's Recordings 75 36 40 32 183 0 0%
Young Adult Recordings 0 1 2 3 6 0 0%
Adult Recordings 6 9 14 17 46 0 0%
All Ages/ Other Recordings 1 1 1 2 5 0 0%
Total Virtual Program Recordings 82 47 57 54 240 0 0%
G. Virtual Program Views
Instagram 8,109 4,294 4,853 2,199 19,455 0 0%
Facebook 16,384 9,236 6,051 3,957 35,628 0 0%
Youtube 11,617 14,734 14,519 10,750 51,620 0 0%
Total Virtual Program Views 36,110 28,264 25,423 16,906 106,703 0 0%
* ICPL began tracking Virtual Programs in FY21.
A. Library Cards Issued 849 753 868 1,308 3,778 5,178 -27.0%
Iowa City 641 596 695 1,074 3,006 3,922 -23.4%
Percent Iowa City 75.5%79.2%80.1%82.1%79.6%75.7%5.0%
Local Contracts
Hills 2 3 3 7 15 16 -6.3%
Johnson County (Rural)34 24 17 48 123 206 -40.3%
Lone Tree 3 2 2 5 12 23 -47.8%
University Heights 5 2 1 5 13 13 0.0%
State Contract - Open Access
Coralville 35 29 59 75 198 329 -39.8%
Cedar Rapids 8 8 6 12 34 63 -46.0%
Other Open Access 121 89 85 82 377 606 -37.8%
Total Open Access 164 126 150 169 609 998 -39.0%
Open Access as % of All 19.3%16.7%17.3%12.9%16.1%19.3%-16.4%
B. Total Registered Borrowers (Cumulative)47,470 46,770 46,531 45,755 45,755 49,788 -8.1%
# At Home Users Registered (Cumulative)216 219 246 251 251 211 19.0%
# AIM Users (Cumulative)14,420 14,363 14,333 0 0 0 0.0%
C. Overdue Notices
Items Searched to Verify Claim of Return 91 181 55 72 399 150 166.0%
Total First Notices (Items)0 8,778 7,581 6,730 23,089 52,635 -56%
Total Second Notices (Items)0 5,810 3,255 3,040 12,105 16,310 -26%
Bills-Public (Items)0 3,597 1,613 1,071 6,281 7,347 -14.5%
*AIM library cards are not counted as registered borrowers, and are not included in total registered borrowers.
Control Services: Maintain library resources through borrower registration, overdue notices, equipment training, and controlling valuable materials.
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To: Library Board of Trustees
From: Elsworth Carman
Date: August 26, 2021
Re: End-of-Year Budget Items of Note
FY21 was an unusual year in terms of budgeting. Many budget lines were impacted by
the COVID closure or other COVID-related adjustments to service.
As you read through the attached report, it may be difficult to discern what spending
trends are meaningful or worth discussion, since so many are over- or under-spent. I
will share the lines and trends I feel are most significant from this report and offer some
additional context for each. As always, any questions about our budget process or this
report are welcome anytime.
Over- and Under-Spending Helped Us Serve the Public Through the Pandemic
• We spent a lot on mail. Our Mail & Delivery and Miscellaneous Supplies are
prime examples of how we flexed to provide quality, low or no-contact services
during the months our community was encouraged to stay home and avoid
visiting public places. We track our spending very closely throughout the year,
and we knew that we were spending more than we had budgeted on mail and
associated expenses (mailing envelopes, boxes, tape, etc.), but recognized that
the service was valued by the community. We engaged the Board in
conversation about this overspending earlier in the year, so this example should
not come as a surprise.
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• We spent very little on “offsite” activities. True to our overall approach to
working safely during COVID, we held back on off-site training and travel.
Associated lines, like Lodging and Meals, were underspent.
• The over- and under-spending was intentional. As a reminder, we had an
$80,000 reduction to the budget early in the fiscal year, as part of a City budget
reduction program related to COVID expenses. This reduction was taken out of
line 10550220-Adult Materials, since this is a large line and the full amount
could be removed. Anne Mangano was directed to overspend this line to make
up for the reduction, which was applied elsewhere throughout the budget.
• It was hard to predict how much to budget for cleaning supplies and PPE.
We committed early on to approach our work during the pandemic with a safety-
first mentality, which included purchasing what we needed when we needed it
to keep our staff and patrons safe. Lines like Other Maintenance Supplies were
used to purchase some of the products we needed.
Changes in Format Preferences Reflected in Multiple Places
• Transitions in materials purchasing impacted more than just the direct
collections lines. During FY21, we saw an increase in the use of many of our
digital services, including ebooks and e-magazines. In addition to impacting the
individual materials lines associated with print books/magazines and digital
copies, this had a wider impact on other parts of the budget, for example,
Miscellaneous Processing Supplies, which is used to purchase the supplies
needed to ready a print item for circulation.
Even “Closed” Buildings are Expensive to Run
• Running a building our size is costly, and being closed to the public for
most of the fiscal year did not result in cost savings. Throughout ICPL’s
building closure, I fielded questions from patrons and staff about what we would
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do with the “savings” from closing the building. We operate a large facility, and
even if we hadn’t had staff working onsite, overall building maintenance heating
and cooling cycles remained in place. A look at the Electricity and Heating
Fuel/Gas lines shows that FY21 was not a low-cost year for these basic
operational expenses.
Our Overall “Underspending” Reflects the COVID-19 Furlough
• Temporary staff were on unpaid furlough from 5/17/20 to 5/3/21 (these
dates are from when the furlough started until the last ICPL staff returned to
work; staff were brought back in staggered cohorts starting much earlier that
this end date). This had a profound impact on the overall budget, and is the
largest reduction in planned spending for the year.
Summary
Despite this report reflecting greater than normal over and under-spent lines and an
unusually low percentage spent overall, I am proud of the way ICPL approached this
year with creativity, ingenuity, and resolve. I believe that every budget tells a story, and
the story told here is one of complexity, flexibility, and continued efforts to serve our
community, despite the pandemic and other challenges.
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TypeRevised BudgetYTD Expenditures Available Budget% UsedLibrary Materials608,764.00 695,562.65 (86,798.65) 114%477020 Books (Cat/Cir)601,764.00 171,487.51 430,276.49 477030 Books (Uncataloged)‐ 1,930.18 (1,930.18) 477040 Books (Cat/Reference)‐ 3,758.28 (3,758.28) 477070 Downloadable‐eBooks‐ 182,484.99 (182,484.99) 477100 Fiction Audio‐CD‐ 3,817.05 (3,817.05) 477110 Music‐CD‐ 1,246.67 (1,246.67) 477120 Other Audio‐CD‐ 13,166.47 (13,166.47) 477160 Video Recordings‐ 16,138.67 (16,138.67) 477190 Puzzles‐ 437.95 (437.95) 477200 Toys‐ 150.44 (150.44) 477210 Non‐Fiction Video‐DVD‐ 4,218.04 (4,218.04) 477220 Multi‐Media/Gaming‐ 1,239.04 (1,239.04) 477230 Non‐Fiction Audio‐CD‐ 624.91 (624.91) 477250 Downloadable Media‐ 161,604.67 (161,604.67) 477290 Microforms‐STO‐ 4,431.00 (4,431.00) 477330 Print/Reference Serials‐ 10,516.62 (10,516.62) 477340 Print/Circulating Serials‐ 6,176.73 (6,176.73) 477350 Online Reference‐ 105,433.43 (105,433.43) 477380 Library‐RFI Tags7,000.00 6,700.00 300.00 Other Financing Sources62,422.00 62,300.52 121.48 100%392300 Sale of Equipment‐ (121.48) 121.48 490160 Misc Transfers Out62,422.00 62,422.00 ‐ Personnel5,184,698.00 4,349,811.60 834,886.40 84%411000 Perm Full Time2,744,826.00 2,466,492.59 278,333.41 412000 Perm Part Time432,290.00 395,264.50 37,025.50 413000 Temporary Employees595,502.00 286,214.34 309,287.66 414100 Overtime Wages69,500.00 40,658.03 28,841.97 414300 Term‐Vacation Pay‐ 4,816.84 (4,816.84) 414500 Longevity Pay21,740.00 16,483.00 5,257.00 421100 Health Insurance632,593.00 565,009.72 67,583.28 Library Expenditures: FY21 End of Year Budget Report23
421200 Dental Insurance16,080.00 13,886.71 2,193.29 421300 Life Insurance6,548.00 5,763.84 784.16 421400 Disability Insurance10,049.00 8,883.50 1,165.50 421500 Unemployment Compensation4,000.00 398.23 3,601.77 422100 FICA286,821.00 237,760.82 49,060.18 423100 IPERS364,749.00 308,179.48 56,569.52 Services630,256.00 613,105.25 17,150.75 97%432030 Financial Services & Charges4,665.00 1,282.75 3,382.25 27%432060 Consultant Services18,000.00 11,670.00 6,330.00 65%432080 Other Professional Services17,500.00 6,969.30 10,530.70 40%435010 Data Processing19,790.00 19,697.00 93.00 100%435055 Mail & Delivery33,155.00 73,609.89 (40,454.89) 222%435059 Advertising4,500.00 2,774.00 1,726.00 62%436030 Transportation3,750.00 ‐ 3,750.00 0%436050 Registration5,000.00 5,571.00 (571.00) 111%436060 Lodging3,750.00 ‐ 3,750.00 0%436080 Meals750.00 ‐ 750.00 0%438030 Electricity77,769.00 98,351.53 (20,582.53) 126%438070 Heating Fuel/Gas16,547.00 19,684.10 (3,137.10) 119%438100 Refuse Collection Charges1,469.00 160.00 1,309.00 11%438130 Cell Phone/Data Services3,480.00 4,352.02 (872.02) 125%438140 Internet Fees11,000.00 10,760.71 239.29 98%442010 Other Building R&M Services68,133.00 56,473.12 11,659.88 83%442020 Structure R&M Services6,500.00 6,677.00 (177.00) 103%442030 Heating & Cooling R&M Services35,000.00 33,470.19 1,529.81 96%442050 Furnishing R&M Services2,000.00 ‐ 2,000.00 0%442060 Electrical & Plumbing R&M Srvc6,000.00 1,468.02 4,531.98 24%443020 Office Equipment R&M Services2,237.00 137.59 2,099.41 6%444080 Software R&M Services131,510.00 121,779.24 9,730.76 93%444100 Hardware R&M Services20,000.00 23,240.25 (3,240.25) 116%445030 Nursery Srvc‐Lawn & Plant Care900.00 536.00 364.00 60%445140 Outside Printing29,258.00 26,900.91 2,357.09 92%445250 Inter‐Library Loans5,250.00 5,636.02 (386.02) 107%445270 Library Material R&M Services15,800.00 8,835.57 6,964.43 56%24
445290 Book Binding200.00 ‐ 200.00 0%445330 Other Waste Disposal1,008.00 1,954.11 (946.11) 194%446190 ITS‐Software SAAS Chgbk4,268.00 4,000.00 268.00 94%446300 Phone Equipment/Line Chgbk24,018.00 23,628.88 389.12 98%446320 Mail Chargeback746.00 ‐ 746.00 0%446340 Radio Maintenance Chgbk343.00 246.54 96.46 72%446350 City Vehicle Replacement Chgbk20,293.00 19,326.24 966.76 95%446360 City Vehicle Rental Chargeback5,251.00 3,427.38 1,823.62 65%446370 Fuel Chargeback2,366.00 499.76 1,866.24 21%446380 Vehicle R&M Chargeback6,430.00 3,575.07 2,854.93 56%448030 Community Events Funding200.00 ‐ 200.00 0%449055 Permitting Fees525.00 525.00 ‐ 100%449060 Dues & Memberships5,500.00 3,588.50 1,911.50 65%449090 Land & Building Rental350.00 ‐ 350.00 0%449120 Equipment Rental3,678.00 5,922.01 (2,244.01) 161%449160 Other Rentals5,625.00 4,698.06 926.94 84%449260 Parking1,842.00 ‐ 1,842.00 0%449280 Misc Services & Charges3,900.00 1,677.49 2,222.51 43%Supplies105,210.00 115,598.82 (10,388.82) 110%452010 Office Supplies8,166.00 8,106.80 59.20 99%452040 Sanitation & Indust Supplies20,000.00 20,589.40 (589.40) 103%452050 Photo Supplies & Equipment3.00 ‐ 3.00 0%454020 Subscriptions539.00 588.00 (49.00) 109%455110 Software1,500.00 499.86 1,000.14 33%455120 Misc Computer Hardware30,000.00 30,239.95 (239.95) 101%463040 Water/Sewer Chemicals1,894.00 723.93 1,170.07 38%466070 Other Maintenance Supplies3,034.00 5,625.52 (2,591.52) 185%469110 Misc Processing Supplies24,800.00 9,382.30 15,417.70 38%469190 Minor Equipment‐ 8,308.04 (8,308.04) 830804%469210 First Aid/Safety Supplies263.00 33.88 229.12 13%469320 Miscellaneous Supplies10,322.00 30,145.58 (19,823.58) 292%469360 Food and Beverages3,504.00 382.92 3,121.08 11%469370 Paper Products1,185.00 972.64 212.36 82%Grand Total6,591,350.00 5,836,378.84 754,971.16 89%25
Revised Budget YTD Revenue Available Budget% Used311160 Libr Levy‐1,115,780‐1,114,880.07‐90099.9311270 Delq Libr0‐16,408.7716,409100.0313100 G&E Excise‐10,842‐11,023.20181101.7313200 MobileHome‐970‐1,078.49108111.2334160 TaxRBReimb‐31,997‐25,933.66‐6,06381.1336110 Johnson Co‐511,920‐573,594.2961,674112.0336140 UniHeights‐41,510‐41,509.00‐1100.0336190 OthLclGvnt‐31,180‐37,309.296,129119.7361310 Libr Fines‐10,000‐4,327.68‐5,67243.3369300 Cash +/‐0‐1.001100.0384200 Vndg Comm‐1,910‐89.15‐1,8214.7384900 Oth Comm0‐0.501100.0‐1,801,069‐1,865,784.9264,716103.6Library Revenue: FY21 End of Year Budget ReportTypeGrand Total26
(These figures are for the last complete fiscal year, July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.)
FY2021 Fact Sheet
POPULATION SERVED: Iowa City: 76,608; By contract: Rural Johnson County: 21,654;
University Heights: 1,025, Hills: 834; Lone Tree: 1,384
GOVERNING BOARD:
A nine-member Board of Trustees appointed by the City Council with
powers to set policy, employ a Director and staff, expend tax funds
allocated by the City Council, contract with other jurisdictions, and
receive and spend gift funds and other revenues.
BOARD MEMBERS: Wesley Beary, President Robin Paetzold, County Representative
John Beasley Tom Rocklin
Kellee Forkenbrock Hannah Shultz, ICPLFF Board Member
Derek Johnk, Secretary Monique Washington
Carol Kirsch, Vice President & ICPLFF Board Member
STAFF Librarians: 15.0 FTE
Other Permanent Staff: 28.02 FTE
Hourly Staff: 23.88 FTE
Volunteers: 0 FTE*
*Due to COVID-19 the volunteer program was not available in FY21.
COLLECTIONS: Circulating Books/eBooks: 195,425
Circulating Non-print Materials/eAudio/eVideo: 52,606
Print and Electronic Reference/jProgram Collection: 4,739
Periodicals/Newspapers: current print & e-subscriptions: 172
Total Collection size: 252,942
Expenditures on Materials $718,748
ANNUAL USERSHIP: Cardholders: 45,755
Circulation: 889,483
Visits to the Library: 102,692
Information Requests: 12,046
Program Attendance in Meeting Rooms: 0*
Meeting Room Use: non-library meetings: 0*
*Due to COVID-19 meeting rooms were not available in FY21.
BUDGET:
Significant Income Sources: City of Iowa City: *
Contracts (County, Cities): *
State: *
Gifts / Grants: *
Total: *
*Final data is not yet available.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES: 81,276 sq. ft. building includes 5 meeting rooms
WEB PAGE: www.icpl.org
Home of the Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature
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Receipts
FY21 compared to FY20 YTD
Q4 FY20 Q4 FY21 % Change FY21 Budget % Received
General Fund
Fines, Fees, etc.$59,931 $4,150 -93.1%$50,000 8.3%
Vending, etc.$1,695 $90 -94.7%$1,910 4.7%
General Fund Total $61,626 $4,240 -93.1%$51,910 8.2%
Enterprise Fund
Photocopies $2,060 $130 -93.7%$3,100 4.2%
Electronic Printing/Debit Card $8,297 $707 -91.5%$11,550 6.1%
Counter/Cloth bag/Misc $998 $30 -97.0%$1,630 1.8%
Recycle $1,010 $84 -91.7%$220 38.0%
Enterprise Fund Total $12,365 $951 -92.3%$16,500 5.8%
Lost & Damaged $10,241 $9,374 -8.5%$0 0.0%
Lost & Damaged Total $10,241 $9,374 -8.5%$0 0.0%
State Funds
Open Access / Access Plus $44,621.00 $40,388.93 -9.5%$48,240 83.7%
Enrich Iowa/Direct State Aid $22,362 $21,460 -4.0%$21,340 100.6%
State Fund Total $66,983 $61,849 -7.7%$69,580 88.9%
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Cardholders by Place of Residence
As of July 1, 2021
Location Number of Cards Total % of Total
Iowa City 45,426 69.6%
Residents 36,860
AIM 7,962
Homebound 243
Institutions 36
Temporary 325
LOCAL CONTRACTS
Rural Johnson County 5,165 7.9%
Residents 3,998
AIM 1,161
Homebound 5
Institutions 1
Hills 239 0.4%
Residents 171
AIM 66
Homebound 2
Institutions 0
University Heights 604 0.9%
Residents 520
AIM 84
Homebound 0
Institutions 0
Lone Tree 155 0.2%
Residents 153
AIM 1
Homebound 1
Institutions 0
Johnson County Open Access 10,558 16.2%
Coralville Resident 3,326
Coralville AIM 2,343
North Liberty 1,674
North Liberty AIM 2,565
Oxford 59
Oxford AIM 0
Solon 186
Solon AIM 3
Swisher 18
Swisher AIM 0
Tiffin 371
Tiffin AIM 10
Institutions 3
3,117 4.8%
Open Access 3,068
Open Access AIM 49
Total Cards 65,264 100.0%
Iowa City
69.6%Other
4.8%
Johnson
County
16.2%
University
Heights
0.9%0.0%
Rural
Johnson
County
7.9%
Hills
0.4%
Lone Tree
0.2%
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Materials Added Report
FY21 Cumulative
ADULT MATERIALS New
Titles
Added
Copies
Total
Added Gifts WD %Gifts %New
TOTAL FICTION 2930 2699 5629 3 4895 0.1 52.1
Fiction 2136 2432 4568 3 3553 0.1 46.8
Fiction Express 0 87 87 0 234 0.0 0.0
Large Print Fiction 256 36 292 0 35 0.0 87.7
Young Adult Fiction 538 144 682 0 1073 0.0 78.9
TOTAL COMICS 247 420 667 3 124 0.4 37.0
TOTAL NONFICTION 3080 1536 4616 5 1608 0.1 66.7
Nonfiction 3022 1425 4447 5 1355 0.1 68.0
Nonfiction Express 0 54 54 0 171 0.0 0.0
Large Print Nonfiction 42 6 48 0 8 0.0 87.5
Reference 16 51 67 0 74 0.0 23.9
BOOKS IN OTHER
LANGUAGES 28 1 29 4 4 13.8 96.6
MAGAZINES 6 0 6 0 1 0.0 100.0
TOTAL PRINT 6291 4656 10947 15 6632 0.1 57.5
TOTAL AUDIO 211 73 284 0 207 0.0 74.3
Music Compact disc 123 55 178 0 131 0.0 69.1
Fiction on disc 63 12 75 0 64 0.0 84.0
Nonfiction On Disc 25 6 31 0 12 0.0 80.6
TOTAL VIDEO 901 901 1802 0 1939 0.0 50.0
DVD Movie 482 552 1034 0 1124 0.0 46.6
DVD TV 166 330 496 0 507 0.0 33.5
DVD Nonfiction 253 19 272 0 56 0.0 93.0
DVD Express 0 0 0 0 252 0.0 0.0
ART 0 0 0 0 8 0.0 0.0
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BOOK CLUB KITS 8 0 8 0 6 0.0 100.0
YA VIDEO GAMES 30 22 52 0 75 0.0 57.7
CIRCULATING
EQUIPMENT 1 25 26 0 20 0.0 3.8
DISCOVERY KITS 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0
TOTAL NONPRINT 1151 1021 2172 0 2255 0.0 53.0
eAUDIO 1799 690 2489 0 3 0.0 72.3
eBOOKS 3676 202 3878 0 294 0.0 94.8
eMUSIC 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0
eMAGAZINES 0 0 0 0 160 0.0 0.0
ONLINE REFERENCE 5 0 5 0 16 0.0 100.0
DIGITAL VIDEOS 60 0 60 0 0 0.0 100.0
TOTAL DIGITAL 5540 892 6432 0 473 0.0 86.1
TOTAL ADULT 12982 6569 19551 15 9360 0.1 66.4
CHILDREN'S
MATERIALS
New
Titles
Added
Copies
Total
Added Gifts WD %Gifts %New
jEASY 1443 1568 3011 3 5993 0.1 47.9
jBoard Books 86 102 188 1 102 0.5 45.7
jE 1096 1101 2197 2 2876 0.1 49.9
jReader 214 297 511 0 1219 0.0 41.9
jHoliday 47 68 115 0 1793 0.0 40.9
jBig Book 0 0 0 0 3 0.0 0.0
jFICTION 571 542 1113 2 1875 0.2 51.3
jCOMICS 142 521 663 0 325 0.0 21.4
jNONFICTION 548 211 759 10 2456 1.3 72.2
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jLARGE PRINT 22 2 24 1 2 4.2 91.7
jPROGRAM
COLLECTION 1 11 12 0 5 0.0 8.3
TOTAL jPRINT 2727 2855 5582 16 10656 0.3 48.9
jAUDIO 367 64 431 0 858 0.0 85.2
jCompact disc 1 4 5 0 133 0.0 20.0
jRead Along Set 365 58 423 0 402 0.0 86.3
jBooks on Disc 1 2 3 0 323 0.0 33.3
jDVD 102 703 805 0 496 0.0 12.7
jTOYS 5 6 11 0 39 0.0 45.5
STORYTIME KITS 0 0 0 0 1 0.0 0.0
jDISCOVERY KITS 0 0 0 0 1 0.0 0.0
jVIDEO GAMES 0 1 1 0 103 0.0 0.0
TOTAL jNONPRINT 474 774 1248 0 1498 0.0 38.0
jeAUDIO 142 0 142 0 0 0.0 100.0
jeBOOKS 968 25 993 0 28 0.0 97.5
jeMAGAZINES 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0
TOTAL jDIGITAL 1110 0 1110 0 28 0.0 100.0
TOTAL JUVENILE 4311 3629 7940 16 12182 0.2 54.3
TOTAL ADDED 17293 10198 27491 31 21542 0.1 62.9
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To: Library Board
From: Elsworth Carman
Date: August 26, 2021
Re: Strategic Plan One-Year Update
I am pleased to present a One-Year update to ICPL’s Strategic Plan, which was
implemented in July, 2020.
We are now one year into our current, three-year strategic plan. This plan asked staff to
think and work differently than previous plans, both because it was the first plan
developed under my leadership and because it was crafted during the early stages of
the COVID-19 pandemic.
A year and a half into the pandemic, we are nowhere near “typical” library operations.
We continue to explore new ways to engage with our community and learn how to best
serve our patrons, even as their needs change and shift.
The three goals the plan is built around continue to steer our collective work: Recovery
and Renewal following the COVID-19 closure, Focus on Community Aspirations, and
Resource Management. The attached update includes all established tactics; more
may be added throughout the life of the plan (unlike the objectives, which we anticipate
will be unchanged). This is a representation of what work has been done and
underway.
I am proud of the commitment to community engagement the update reflects, and the
work represented throughout the document. It is exciting to see the progress that has
been made, and energizing to see how much work remains. I am consistently amazed
by the work staff produce, and have been impressed by the way many staff have
embraced this plan and worked hard to align their daily projects and tasks with our
shared goals and objectives, even when this takes intentionality and effort.
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801: CIRCULATION and LIBRARY CARD POLICY Memo
During the June 24, 2021 Library Board of Trustees meeting, Fines and Fees was an item of
discussion. Director Carman provided an update to fines and fees data for Board review and
discussion.
President Beary recommended at the May meeting sorting through the specifics of extending
for however many months and setting a time frame, with a concrete proposal for Board
approval.
Staff recommended extending the current library-wide fine free model through June 30, 2022.
Carol Kirsch made the motion to approve the model as written. Tom Rocklin seconded. Motion
carried on a recorded vote.
Point Change Requested
801.2 Replace “June 30, 2021” with “June 30, 2022”
Staff Recommendations:
Adopt change as proposed.
Action Required:
Review policy and adopt as amended.
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801: CIRCULATION and LIBRARY CARD POLICY
See also related policies: Collection Development (601) and Confidentiality and Privacy (802).
See also Iowa Code: Chapter 613.16 (Parental Responsibility of Actions of Children) and
Chapter 714.5
(Theft of Library Materials and Equipment).
801.0 The purpose of the Circulation Policy is to establish who may obtain a library card at the
Iowa City Public Library, privileges associated with different types of cards, and conditions under
which those privileges may be suspended. A valid library card provides library users with
circulation services which may include, depending upon type of library card, borrowing materials
and equipment, placing holds, or requesting interlibrary loan service, and allows in-house and
remote electronic access to information resources. The Circulation and Library Card Policy
establishes fines and replacement fees for overdue, lost or damaged materials, and other
circulation services.
801.1 Library Cards
General Information: These policies apply to all types of cardholders:
a. Individuals of all ages may apply for a library card with proper identification and proof of
residence. (See Sections 801.12-801.19 for specific card categories.) Staff may allow two
checked-out items (no equipment) if proof of residence is not shown at time of application;
address verification must be shown before further use of the card is allowed.
b. Cardholders are responsible for all materials checked out on the card and for payment of
fines and replacement fees assigned to the card, except as noted.
c. The Library Director may refuse or restrict a library card if a pattern of abuse is established.
d. Cardholders are responsible for notifying the library promptly if a card is lost or stolen. (See
Section 801.22 for cardholder liability.)
e. Cardholders are limited to 75 checked-out items, except Institutional cards, which are limited
to 100 checked-out items and Student AIM (Access to Information and Materials) Cards which
have a limit based on the Memorandum of Agreement with the participating school districts and
public libraries.
f. Library cards expire regularly to confirm address and other contact information.
g. Access to Library materials will not be restricted based on age except in the case of
circulating equipment with replacement value over $250, which will require parental permission
for checkout to patrons under age 18. Access to specific collections may be restricted for the
Student AIM cards based on the Memorandum of Agreement with the participating school
districts and public libraries.
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h. Cardholders are limited to one library card with the exception of students who are issued
Student AIM Cards. Privileges for use are set according to the library card presented for
checkout and services. With the permission of their parent/guardian, students with Student AIM
cards may also apply for a Resident or Open Access card.
801.12 Resident Cards: Resident cards are issued to residents and property owners of Iowa
City and contract areas.
801.13 Open Access: Open Access cards are issued to residents of areas with libraries
participating in the State Library of Iowa's Open Access program, in accordance with the
statewide Open Access agreement. Some services are limited.
801.14 Temporary Cards: Temporary cards are issued to persons who will be living in our
service area from one to eight weeks, and to those living in temporary housing. Some services
are limited.
801.15 Institutional Cards: Institutional cards are issued to institutions and businesses located in
Iowa City, contract areas, and Johnson County communities with libraries participating in the
Open Access program.
801.16 Special Cards: (See Section 801.25 and 801.26 for fines and replacement fee
information.)
a. Borrowers who qualify for Resident Cards may apply for At Home service and will be
assigned an At Home card.
b. Special cards are available for institutions with ICPL outreach collections.
c. Special cards are assigned to libraries participating in interlibrary loan.
d. Special cards are assigned to inmates at the Johnson County Jail who request services from
the Library. Services may be limited to comply with an agreement for service with the Johnson
County Sheriff’s Office.
801.17 Self-Registration Cards: Patrons who apply online shall verify their registration with
identify and proof of address to obtain a library card with regular privileges (see 801.12-14).
Self-registered cards permit limited access to online resources and the physical collection as
applicable to the service model in place at the Library and the landscape analysis of community
health.Self-Registration access is regulated in context with the current Library service model
available and the Library mission to provide robust access to materials.
801.18 Computer Use Only Cards: Issued to patrons who are unable to confirm a local address.
Services are limited to internet computers and in-house use of equipment valued at less than
$100.
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801.19 Student AIM Cards: Issued to all students grades K-12 enrolled in the Iowa City
Community School District and other participating school districts. Services may be limited
based on the Memorandum of Agreement with the participating school districts and public
libraries.
a. Student AIM Cards may only be used by the student the card was issued to.
b. Students may receive a Student AIM Card in addition to another type of library card.
c. Students may not use Student AIM Cards to place Interlibrary Loan requests.
d. Student AIM Cards may not be used to check out equipment valued over $250.
801.2 Fines and Replacement Fees 801.21
Fines are temporarily suspended until June 30, 20212.
801.22 Lost or Damaged Materials
a. The full replacement or repair cost for a lost or damaged item is charged to the borrower to
whom the item was checked out at the time that it was lost or damaged.
b. Borrowers are responsible for materials which were checked out on lost or stolen cards prior
to notification to the library of the card's loss. A borrower's liability for such materials is limited to
$50.00.
c. The replacement cost of the item includes the Library’s purchase price plus a processing fee.
The Library uses vendors that offer processing and other related services to acquire materials,
including replacements.
d. Replacement or repair costs up to $100 may be waived in full or part on a case-by-case basis
by permanent staff. Higher amounts may be waived in full or part by the Community & Access
Services Coordinator or Customer Services Assistant, on a case-by-case basis.
e. Replacement or repair costs will not be charged for students using Student AIM Cards.
801.23 Suspension of Circulation and Remote Access Privileges
a. Individual cards: Circulation and some remote access privileges are suspended for
cardholders owing the library $10.00 or more in fines or for materials not returned and billed.
b. Institutional cards: Circulation and some remote access privileges are suspended for
cardholders owing the library $20.00 or more in fines or for materials not returned and billed.
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c. Interlibrary loan institutions: Service may be denied to those libraries which habitually are late
in returning materials or fail to pay bills of $25.00 or more for long overdue or lost materials.
d. Expired cards: Circulation and other access privileges are suspended when a library card
expires. An expired card may be renewed when a patron's address is verified.
e. Special At Home cards: Access privileges are suspended for materials not returned that have
been billed.
f. Student AIM Cards: Access privileges are suspended based on the guidelines in the
Memorandum of Agreement with the participating school districts and public libraries.
801.24 Holds (Reserves)
a. Registered borrowers with no delinquency status may place up to twelve free holds.
b. Institutional cards may have up to fifteen free holds.
c. Beyond the twelve free hold limit, registered borrowers may place additional holds for a
charge of $.50 per item, payable in advance.
801.25 Charges for Interlibrary Loan:
a. When it is necessary to borrow library materials through Interlibrary Loan from libraries which
charge a fee for such services, these charges will be absorbed by the library, with the approval
of the Adult Services Coordinator. Postage will be paid by Iowa City Public Library.
b. Out-of-state libraries will be charged $15.00 for the loan of audiovisual material
801.26 Fines and Replacement Fees for Special Cards:
a. No fines are charged for late returns of materials from outreach collections, At Home patrons,
Interlibrary Loan libraries, or jail patrons.
b. At Home patrons, Interlibrary Loan libraries, and the outreach sites are responsible for paying
the replacement fee for cost of lost materials.
801.27 Card Replacement: Patrons may receive one free replacement card per year. The
replacement charge for additional lost cards is $1.00.
801.28 Fresh Start 18: When a patron reaches their 18th birthday, the library may waive
accumulated fines and replacement fees on a case-by-case basis.
801.3 Retrieval of Overdue Materials
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801.31 Notification: Notices are sent at regular intervals to cardholders with overdue library
materials. The last notice is a bill for the replacement cost of the item.
801.32 Long Overdue Materials: Library accounts for which a bill has been sent may be
submitted to a collection agency and/or to a local law enforcement agency for further action. An
additional processing charge of $10.00 will be added to each account sent to collections. (See
also Code of Iowa, Chapter 714.5, Theft of Library materials and equipment.)
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Director’s Report: August 2021
Back into the Uncertainty of COVID-19 (and Masking Update)
After a brief moment when it seemed like we were functionally nearly finished with the
pandemic, we are back in a time of uncertainty related to COVID-19. We are having
conversations reminiscent of those we had in the very beginning of the pandemic; trying
to decide how to plan future programs and events (In-person or virtual? Can we require
masks outside? Should we provide outreach to locations that are not requiring
masks?), use of the building (When do we pull back on meeting room access? Are
study rooms safe?), and how our communication should be crafted for internal and
external customers. We have learned much about service design and delivery during a
pandemic over the past year and a half, providing a path to follow, but the current
variants have put a damper on staff morale.
At this point, we are looking carefully at our plans and weighing the options we have.
We will continue to seek guidance from the City, the Board, Johnson County Public
Health, and the CDC. The Leadership Team will be revisiting the Reopening Guidelines
document next week, with the intention of updating content to reflect current practice
and establishing new benchmarks more appropriate for where we are in the pandemic.
ICPL reinstated our mask requirement on Friday, August 6, in alignment with all other
government buildings in Iowa City. I was away from the library that day, but
Coordinators scheduled themselves to be present in the lobby during open hours,
welcoming patrons and explaining the change. I anticipated this change resulting in
significant pushback, but thus far, most patrons are wearing masks in the building.
Those who refuse are still allowed in the facility, but staff will not engage with them
unless they mask up. This is working for now. All frontline staff deserve recognition for
contributing to this successful transition; I am so appreciative of the way folks rolled with
the changing expectations and approached this challenge with open minds.
Mayor Teague issued an order requiring face masks in public spaces effective at
11.59pm, Thursday, August 19. The Library will share this message as appropriate via
social media and in-house signage.
Board Annual Report Update
After the July Board meeting, I did some exploring with other City departments to verify
where the Board Annual Report is submitted. This report was previously used as part of
a larger document called the Fiscal Year Annual Report of Boards, Commissions, and
Committees, which is no longer compiled. After checking with the City Clerk’s Office,
the Assistant City Manager, and the Finance Department, I am confident that this
specific document is no longer needed.
The process to craft this report is fairly tedious, with significant back-and-forth between
library administration and the Board over several meetings. I would like to respectfully
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suggest we no longer produce the outmoded version of this report, and instead, come
up with a format that allows the Board to more proactively craft an annual report that
reflects their work authentically. I verified with Mandy Easter, a Law Librarian at the
State Library of Iowa, that there are no specific requirements for Library Board annual
reports, which means the Board could explore a narrative, statistical, infographic-based,
or other format report.
Block Party
The Downtown Block Party was held Saturday, July 24. The Library kept the lobby
open until 9.00pm to provide a cool space, restrooms, and water to participants. Patty
McCarthy, Brent Palmer, Sam Helmick, Jason Paulios, and I staffed the lobby and
reminded visitors to leave alcohol outside. Though modest, our offerings were very well
received, with many people returning multiple times. One overheated young man
commented “this library has the best air conditioning I have ever felt in my life.”
Postponing Board Recognition Dinner
Kellie Kerns and I spent some time this month exploring venues for the annual board
dinner, and found that several local locations have changed their procedures due to
COVID-19, making them less suitable for our needs. After discussing options with
Board President Carol Kirsch, we agreed that we should postpone the dinner and
reschedule for a later month. We also believe more people will be willing to attend if
COVID numbers are lower than currently are.
Strategic Plan Updates
I’m looking forward to discussing our one-year strategic plan update with the board this
month. I would also like to hear from the group whether or not you would like to get
more frequent strategic plan updates. We currently provide two updates a year (one in
or around July and one in or around August). We also do periodic updates if a relevant
initiative is underway or we want to draw the Board’s attention to something specific that
aligns with the plan. At least one trustee has expressed interest in quarterly strategic
plan updates, and I am hopeful the we can discuss options and preferences at the
August meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Elsworth Carman
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Children’s Services Report
Prepared for the Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees, August 2021 Meeting
By Angie Pilkington, Children’s Services Coordinator
Summer Reading Update:
This year we continued with our all ages, one program for the community with 1,801 sign ups!
Thus far, 841 babies-adults have completed the program, with 29,400 books read toward our
125,000 books community goal. In contrast, we had 1,060 signups in 2020 for SRP and only 471
completions. 2019, as a whole library, had 4,412 signups and 2,482 completions. This year we
extended the Summer Reading Program through Sept 1, in order to have a few more sign ups
and completions. The pandemic has definitely impacted SRP over the last two years and I
believe it will take years to reach our pre-pandemic SRP numbers.
Summer Programming and ABC Day:
With school beginning, our larger scale programs have slowed down. We provided a mix of
virtual and outdoor-in-person programming throughout the summer. Outdoor programs took
place in four different parks each week: Willow Creek, Wetherby, Mercer, and North Market
Square. All of these were well attended, seeing an average of 50-plus attendees each day. Our
live virtual programs were less attended; however, the kits that accompanied the program were
always claimed. These events were recorded so attendees could watch at a later time instead of
doing the activity along with us live. June through August, Children’s Staff made and distributed
over 3,800 activity kits, or Kits to Go, for kids this summer. This was a huge undertaking for
staff; the ease, efficiency, ingenuity, and speed at which these were processed was quite
remarkable. As we move into the fall, we will continue to offer our Kits-To-Go, on a much
smaller scale, for those who do not wish to participate in in-person programs.
ABC Day took place on the Ped Mall Saturday, August 14. Typically, this event is our Kick-Off to
Summer. It was moved by the Summer of The Arts Committee this year, so it became our End
of Summer event. We have co-hosted this day for many years with SOTA to bring musical,
dancing and acrobatic acts to the family stage and community organizations, and to host hands
on kid activity booths near the library. The fun-filled day was smaller in scale than past years;
nearly 500 families enjoyed the stage and booths.
We continue to watch and listen to local and state guidance pertaining to our upcoming fall
season of programming and outreach. We have adopted a flexible model of programming that
can be done outdoors or virtually if need be. For in-person programming, we are aiming to keep
attendance low, provide plenty of space for social distancing, and requiring masks.
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Collection Services Department Report
Prepared for the August 26, 2021 Meeting of the Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees
Anne Mangano, Collection Services Coordinator
Fiscal year 2021 was like no other and it is difficult to evaluate the collection and how it
performed. Library services were limited. From the number of open hours to how patrons
accessed collection items, the pandemic impacted collection use. Here are a few themes that
emerged from managing the collection in FY21:
1. Access to the Collection is Important
This year, our statistics demonstrated that access to the collection is essential to collection use.
Once we opened for limited browsing (at the end of March), our circulation significantly
increased. Circulation of children’s print collections alone increased by 58%. However, some
collections rely on browsing more than others. The collections that increased the most in
circulation since reopening are:
Collection FY21 3rd Quarter
Circulation
FY21 4th Quarter
Circulation
Percent Change
Increase
DVDs 18,759 31,933 70%
Comics 2,836 6,883 142%
jComics 4,415 11,109 151%
Music on Compact Disc 2,328 6,100 162%
jRead Along (book w/ digital
reader)
606 1,651 172%
World Languages 41 116 183%
Read with Me Kits (storytime kits) 51 165 224%
Magazines 423 2,069 389%
Although the 4th quarter usually accounts for more circulation than the 3rd quarter, these
changes are not comparable to normal quarter-to-quarter fluctuations. It may be that a
collection is “out of sight, out of mind”, that there are barriers to placing and picking up holds,
or that user behavior is different for some collections. There is more to learn about how our
patrons browse collections and select materials for check out. What we do know is that FY21
circulation statistics are difficult to interpret when planning collection management strategies.
Every number will need to be taken into context when we approach weeding, purchasing, and
budgeting.
2. Digital Collection Circulation Slowed, But Gained Overall
As predicted, this year continued to see an increase in the use of digital collections. Yet, the
rapid rise in use significantly slowed as the fiscal year progressed. For example, in April of 2020,
during the library’s shutdown, eBook use was up 88% from the previous year with 13,012
eBooks checked out. However, in April 2021, eBook check outs were down 23%. Granted, the
situation in April of 2021 was vastly different than in April 2020. In 2020, in the best of
circumstances, activities were more solitary or family-based and limited to homes.
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Reading was a perfect activity to pass the time. As the pandemic progressed and the City began
to reopen, patron behavior also responded. eBook use peaked in June 2020 (FY20).
Even though digital collections declined over the course of the year, they are up, overall, for
FY21. Adult eBooks were up 14%, while digital magazines and audiobooks were up 12%.
Children’s eBooks (28%) and audiobooks (55%) saw significant gains. At the end of FY19, digital
collections accounted for 18.3% for our entire circulation. It is now 36.6%. Going forward, we
need to assess if this change is long-term, and if so, what the impacts will be to our budget, title
availability, and overall collection accessibility.
3. Rapid Decline of Physical Audio-Visual Materials
It is no surprise the collections hurt the most by the pandemic have been audiovisual
collections. Compact discs, DVDs, and video games saw decreases in use by over 50%. Some of
this is our closure. The pandemic did not just limit access to library collections, it disrupted an
already fragile industry. With the closures of movie theaters, motion picture studios turned to
streaming services to get their films out in the marketplace. This change is here to stay. We now
see major movie releases not available on DVD with no plans to make them so. Many recording
artists are abandoning album releases on compact disc. Compact disc sales are now comparable
to when the format was introduced in the 1980’s. We have plans to offer more streaming
services for movies and music, but there are drawbacks. Like other digital collections, they are
more expensive than the physical counterpart. Also, there are issues with accessibility to ensure
we have options for all patrons we serve.
We will continue to monitor and respond to these trends this fiscal year and in the years to
come. It will be interesting to see how COVID-19 permanently shifts collection use and
availability.
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eBook Checkouts (OverDrive)
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY REPORT
(August, 2021) Brent Palmer, IT Coordinator
Security Cameras Added
The Library recently added two new security cameras near the area encompassing the staff entrance, book drops, and
bike racks area. These are the first cameras to be added to the outside of our building. The area has been on our wish
list for some time because of staff leaving the building in the evenings. There have also been a few minor security-
related incidents around the bike racks in recent months. Although there haven't been any incidents related to our in-
building book drops that I know of, we have had some problems with our remote book drops in the past.
Library Channel Equipment Replacement
The Library is in the process of replacing some of the equipment in our control room which is used for recording
programs in the meeting rooms. This equipment was part of a meeting room A/V overhaul that we completed about
five years ago, and is used to monitor and switch between the different streams of video coming into the system. The
current one has become outdated because the underlying operating system is no longer supported for security updates.
The installation of the new equipment will require roughly a week in which programs cannot be recorded in the meeting
rooms. The installation has not been scheduled yet as we are waiting for some back-ordered equipment to arrive.
About: Video Security System
The Library has about forty cameras around the building. Not all of the building is covered. These are
centered around public service desks, ingresses, and areas where we tend to have conduct issues. Access to
the cameras is limited to a few senior staff positions. These cameras are not monitored in real time. They
are used for searching or grabbing images after an incident has been reported. Recorded footage is also
used for detecting theft of materials or disputes about whether materials were checked out on a certain
patron card. For that reason, video from certain cameras is retained longer than others to account for the
time it takes for items to be billed. In FY20, the library finalized the migration of older analog cameras to IP-
based equipment, and at the same time began contracting from the City of Iowa City IT department for the
video storage and server maintenance. Data collected by the cameras are subject to FOIA; the public can
request footage from the Library (although there may be a service charge for requests that involve large
amounts of staff time).
About: Library Channel
The Library Channel began and remained for many years as a local access cable channel. The Channel moved to
completely online streaming in FY19. The Channel uses YouTube as its online streaming platform. These videos
are also embedded into our website [https://www.icpl.org/video]. One of the main activities of the Channel is
to record programs in our meeting rooms, as well as, remote and online programs. The control room is set up
so that one staff member can record programs by controlling the four cameras and sound equipment in
Meeting Room A. Programs in the story time room can also be recorded from the control room. The Library
Channel staff also produces several videos each year to promote services or collections, such as the
Bookmobile or a new digital service. To support the Channel, the Library employs a 75%-time permanent A/V
Specialist and a part-time temporary Intern.
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Development Office Report
Prepared for the Board of Trustees
Iowa City Public Library
by Patty McCarthy, Director of Development
August 26, 2021
Book End Update
There has been a wonderful energy at the Book End since it reopened on July 26.
Volunteers and customers have let us know they are grateful it’s back after the
pandemic closure began in March 2020.
For now, the store is open Monday through Friday, 10:30am-4:30pm. We are
recruiting new volunteers with hopes of restoring consistent evening and weekend
hours.
Volunteers are fans of the library who are trained to sell items from the store including books and audiobooks
for all ages as well as DVDs. Training is provided. A typical volunteer helps in the store for about two hours,
two or three times a month.
The Book End has been a fundraising project of the Iowa City Public Library
Friends Foundation since September 1998. Before the pandemic, the only
time it was closed for an extended period of time, was for one week in June
2007 when it moved into the library from a rented space next door to the
library on Linn Street.
In addition to the Book End, the ICPL Friends Foundation operates the Book
Nook on the first floor of the library. That’s a special shelving unit located near the Help Desk and audio books.
Books, CDs, and DVDS are sold on the honor basis for a free-will donation. The Book Nook is open during all
library hours and is a helpful alternative supplement to the Book End when it’s closed.
Already in just a month, the store and Book Nook have generated $775 for the ICPL Friends Foundation. Those
funds help fuel the library’s Summer Reading Program prize books as well as the popular Art-to-Go project.
The starting place for volunteers is to submit a Volunteer Application. It’s available to download and more
information about becoming a library volunteer can be found at https://www.icpl.org/about/volunteer
125th Anniv Party on September 12
Come celebrate Iowa City Public Library’s 125th Anniversary on Sunday September 12 at Big Grove Brewery,
Iowa City! The fun will begin at Noon with jazzy foot stompin’ music by Iowa City’s Dandelion Stompers band,
followed by mystical magic by illusionist Troy Peters, and bubbling good times with Big Bang Bubbles.
The family friendly, all ages party will also be a fundraiser for the library with Big Grove generously donating a
percentage of food sales to the ICPL Friends Foundation. Save room for some free special 125th anniversary
cake from Deluxe Bakery for dessert.
Everyone is welcome at the Big Grove ‘Brary Birthday Bash. We hope to see you and yours there!
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Area libraries welcome patrons back with no restrictions
Cedar Rapids, Iowa City branches went from full closure to curbside service to grab-and-go amid coronavirus pandemic
Area libraries have been no strangers to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Both the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City public libraries closed their doors to patrons when the pandemic arrived in
Iowa in March 2020.
As conditions changed, the libraries each o ered curbside service initially before welcoming patrons into their
lobbies for grab-and-go checkouts. However, both libraries also were forced to scale back services last fall in
response to a surge in COVID-19 cases.
What’s happened since
Now, for the rst time since the pandemic began, both libraries have lifted restrictions and are eyeing a return to
a pre-pandemic service model.
In February, the Cedar Rapids Public Library allowed patrons back into the building for up to 30 minutes of
browsing and up to one hour on the computer. On June 21, all restrictions were lifted.
“People are just tremendously grateful and excited to be back in our spaces again,” said Amber McNamara,
community relations manager for the Cedar Rapids library. “We’ve de nitely felt the love from our community.”
On July 1, the Iowa City library lifted the time limits on browsing that had been in place since allowing patrons to
explore the stacks back in March. Time limits on computer access and Building and Bookmobile capacity
restrictions also were lifted.
Both libraries have meeting and study spaces available to the public, as well.
“Folks are welcome to come in, in any number, for as long as they’d like,” said Sam Helmick, community and
access services coordinator for the Iowa City library.
Helmick joined the library in September. She said it’s been a delight to see the community return to the library
and watch how it’s used as a gathering space.
“We just had this joyful reunion feeling,” she said. “To hear those stories about how the library helped folks get
through the pandemic … has just been heartwarming.”
“There have been happy tears” from the sta and public, Helmick said.
Both libraries have continued with virtual programming and have o ered outdoor programming this summer.
McNamara and Helmick said their facilities are hoping to have programming return in the coming weeks and
months.
That said, Helmick said the pandemic has taught libraries valuable lessons about how to best reach their
patrons. Sta have realized that not everyone has the ability to make it to an in-person story time or similar
event and that Zoom might be a better option, she said.
“We’re not forgetting those lessons,” she said. “We’re actually something more than we were in February 2020.”
Lee Hermiston
Jul. 16, 2021 8:00 am
Iowa City Public Library (Gazette le photo)
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Good Morning,
I wanted to personally thank the library for allowing us to use the meeting rooms to put
on a blood drive. We were able to register 12 donors and collected 9 units. Those units
will go to our patients here at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics and UI Stead Family
Children’s Hospital and help save lives! Being a hospital-based blood center, we aren’t
big enough to own a mobile bus. It is because of places like yours, that are willing to
open up their doors and host a blood drive, that we are able to continue carrying out our
mission to collect life-saving products. During a pandemic, that need is intensified so
we really appreciate you approving our reservation😊😊
Please let me know if there is anything we missed or could do better for next time. We
want to ensure that the library is always taken care of when we come to use it. If you
have other questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out.
Thanks again for helping us with our drive. Enjoy the rest of your summer and stay
safe!
Sincerely,
Jessie Cunningham (Hinrichs), MSEd
Blood Drive Coordinator | UI DeGowin Blood Center
Advisor | UI DeGowin Student Organization
University of Iowa Health Care
200 Hawkins Drive, C250 GH, Iowa City, IA 52242
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Minutes of the Electronic Regular Meeting
July 22 2021 DRAFT
Electronic Meeting
(Pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.8)
An electronic meeting was held because a meeting in person was impossible or impractical
due to concerns for the health and safety of board members, staff, and the public presented
by COVID-19.
Members Present: Noa Kim, Robin Paetzold, Hannah Shultz, Derek Johnk, Tom Rocklin, Dan
Stevenson, Daniel Keranen
Members Absent: Carol Kirsch, Kellee Forkenbrock
Staff/Others Present: Elsworth Carman, Sam Helmick, Kellie Kerns, Patty McCarthy, Jason
Paulios, Brent Palmer, Alyssa Hanson, Melody Dworak
Call Meeting to Order: Vice President Rocklin called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m. A
quorum was present.
Public Discussion: Introductions of the newly appointed and standing board members took
place.
Items to be discussed:
Annual Board Report - This is a regularly scheduled agenda item presented to the Board for
approval. Specific sections about the report and 14 goals within the document were
highlighted by Director Carman. The Board discussed reviewing the goals sequentially. The
Board discussed the complexity of creating a goals document that specified goals for the Board
rather than directives for the Director. Vice President Rocklin advised the Board has asked the
staff to do these things; the board can evaluate progress and motion for approval. Rocklin
suggested crafting a preamble that would provide context for the goals. Director Carman will
re-work the report and bring back to the Board at the August meeting. Motion is tabled to the
August meeting.
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NOBU Budget - Summary of NOBU Requests FY15-21 - This is a discussion item from the June
meeting. Specific sections about the report were highlighted by Director Carman and an offer
to answer any questions was made. Historical data from the past seven years was collected for
the document; this included support of fiscal year initiatives, the value of the NOBU budget,
and categorical spending from past years.
NOBU Budget - FY22 - This is a regularly scheduled agenda item presented to the Board for
approval. Specific sections about the report and future of State Aid funds were highlighted by
Director Carman. An addition to the request in June includes new 125th Anniversary library
cards. Derek Johnk made the motion to approve the model as written. Hannah Shultz
seconded. Motion carried on a recorded vote: 6 AYEs Kim, Keranen, Paetzold, Stevenson,
Shultz, Johnk; 0 NAYs 0 Abstain; 1 Absent Forkenbrock
Board & Commissions ARPA Funds Input - This is an item for discussion as all City Boards,
Commissions, and Committees were invited to submit their ideas for how the 18.3 million in
funds can be spent within a specified date. Sections of the information were highlighted by
Director Carman. The City has asked for input from Boards to survey how the funds should be
spent. Director Carman asked how the Board would prefer to submit the information. Trustee
Johnk recommended each member submit a survey. If done individually, each member would
be counted as a community member. Vice President asked, collectively, if Trustees would like
to follow the process; members did agree to submit the survey individually. No motion was
made as vote was not required for this item.
Staff Reports:
Director’s Report – Director Carman fielded questions by members.
In-Person Meetings - Old business item to discuss resuming in-person Board meetings. Staff
advised Board will move to in-person at the August 26, 2021 meeting; meetings will be
recorded via Zoom platform. Director Carman asked which meeting room would members like
to use and fielded questions regarding logistics. Members asked if Johnson County Public
Health representative could attend during public comment. Variance was discussed.
Departmental Reports:
Community & Access Services - Helmick provided a report included in the board packet. Vice
President advised he is looking forward to the Welcome Desk opening.
Development Office Report - McCarthy provided a report included in the board packet,
and highlighted an update pertaining to reopening of the BookEnd. An overview was
provided with thank you to new trustees for contributing and members continuing to
provide generous support. Events were highlighted including the annual Block Party and
at the end of October members were encouraged to look up at pole banners to celebrate
the 125th Anniversary. August 5th is new Friends’ board member orientation.
Miscellaneous - Administrative Coordinator Kerns followed up with Board members to submit
member-related items by next week for the Fall Window our PR/Marketing Dept.
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President’s Report:
Vice President Rocklin presented the report on behalf of President Kirsch.
Announcements from Members: Nothing to Report
Committee Reports:
FY2022 Memo of Understanding between the ICPL and ICPL Friends Foundation - This is a
regularly scheduled agenda item which outlines the amount from ICPL Friends Foundation to be
paid to the Library. Vice President Rocklin advised Board action not required as this is
informational only.
Communications: Nothing to Report
Consent Agenda: Derek Johnk made the motion to approve the model as written. Dan
Keranen seconded. Motion carried on a recorded vote: 6 AYEs Kim, Keranen, Paetzold,
Stevenson, Shultz, Johnk; 0 NAYs 0 Abstain; 1 Absent Forkenbrock
Set Agenda Order for August Meeting - Vice President Rocklin communicated items for the
August agenda:
Strategic Plan Update
Review 4th Quarter/Annual Statistics and Financials
Policy Review: 503 Admin/Confidential Policy
Departmental Reports: CH, CLS, IT
Public Health Update from Johnson County Public Health Staff
Director Carman advised staff will be monitoring entrance doors while
the Library is open during the Block Party.
Adjournment. Vice President Rocklin closed the meeting at 6:08 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Kellie Kerns
Administrative Services Coordinator
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|CITY OF IOWA CITYLIBRARY DISBURSEMENTS JULY 1 TO JULY 31 2021 |apinvgla
YEAR/PERIOD: 2022/1 TO 2022/1
ACCOUNT/VENDOR INVOICE PO YEAR/PR TYP S WARRANT CHECK DESCRIPTION____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
10550110 Library Administration
10550110 435055 Mail & Delivery
010468 U S POST OFFICE ACCT 62021 0 2022 1 INV P 245.00 070921 258623 Admin/USPS Marketin
010522 COPY SYSTEMS INC IN417475 0 2022 1 INV P 184.50 073021 25686 Admin/ Ink Cartridg
ACCOUNT TOTAL 429.50
10550110 438130 Cell Phone/Data Services
010482 VERIZON WIRELESS 9883807902 0 2022 1 INV P 373.60 073021 259676 Admin/ Cell Phone M
015845 THE SPYGLASS GROUP 20897-2 0 2022 1 INV P 150.90 070921 258618 voice/data services
ACCOUNT TOTAL 524.50
10550110 449060 Dues & Memberships
010229 IOWA CITY AREA BUSIN 1986 0 2022 1 INV P 439.00 071621 258693 Admin/Annual Member
013258 IOWA CITY NOON ROTAR 70221PM 0 2022 1 INV P 300.00 070221 258346 Admin/ Patty McCart
014831 AMERICAN LIBRARY ASS ST 21-1 0 2022 1 INV P 199.00 072321 258910 Admin/ Video subs-
014831 AMERICAN LIBRARY ASS ST21-1e 0 2022 1 INV P 298.00 073021 259403 Admin/ Trustee Acad__________________
497.00
ACCOUNT TOTAL 1,236.00
10550110 449120 Equipment Rental
011736 KONICA MINOLTA BUSIN 73135680 0 2022 1 INV P 114.30 073021 259466 Admin/Lease
ACCOUNT TOTAL 114.30
10550110 449280 Misc Services & Charges
000111 WESTEFELD, JOHN 70821JW 0 2022 1 INV P 12.00 072321 258974 Admin/ Found Librar
ACCOUNT TOTAL 12.00
ORG 10550110 TOTAL 2,316.30
10550121 Library Bldg Maint - Public
10550121 442010 Other Building R&M Services
010060 BLACKHAWK AUTOMATIC 107305 0 2022 1 INV P 62.10 073021 259411 FAC/ 3- 1/2" 155 HS
010981 JOE'S QUALITY WINDOW 19912 0 2022 1 INV P 140.00 072321 258967 FAC/ Window Cleanin
ACCOUNT TOTAL 202.10
10550121 449160 Other Rentals
010627 CINTAS CORPORATION 4089533105 0 2022 1 INV P 135.76 072321 258921 FAC/ Sanitary Suppl
ACCOUNT TOTAL 135.76
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YEAR/PERIOD: 2022/1 TO 2022/1
ACCOUNT/VENDOR INVOICE PO YEAR/PR TYP S WARRANT CHECK DESCRIPTION____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
10550121 452040 Sanitation & Indust Supplies
010627 CINTAS CORPORATION 4089533105 0 2022 1 INV P 135.76 072321 258921 FAC/ Sanitary Suppl
ACCOUNT TOTAL 135.76
10550121 466070 Other Maintenance Supplies
011399 ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT S 8811 0 2022 1 INV P 148.93 073021 25690 FAC/ 1 Ballast 6 LE
ACCOUNT TOTAL 148.93
ORG 10550121 TOTAL 622.55
10550140 Library Computer Systems
10550140 438140 Internet Fees
011937 AUREON COMMUNICATION 0789007015.07.21 0 2022 1 INV P 300.00 071621 258649 Internet Services
ACCOUNT TOTAL 300.00
10550140 444080 Software R&M Services
010537 INNOVATIVE INTERFACE INV-INC28684 0 2022 1 INV P 5,105.68 070921 258555 IT/Sierra Content C
010537 INNOVATIVE INTERFACE INV-INC28725 0 2022 1 INV P 67,498.47 073021 259458 IT/ Sierra Annual R
010537 INNOVATIVE INTERFACE INV-INC28823 0 2022 1 INV P 10,186.70 070921 258555 IT/Encore Discovery__________________
82,790.85
011068 OVERDRIVE INC H-0077052 0 2022 1 INV P 8,208.00 073021 259492 IT/Digital Johnson
ACCOUNT TOTAL 90,998.85
ORG 10550140 TOTAL 91,298.85
10550152 Lib Public Services - Children
10550152 432080 Other Professional Services
013120 BLANK PARK ZOO FOUND 1093185SRP 0 2022 1 INV P 238.88 070921 258515 CHI/ SRP Outdoor Sp
013703 CHAMPAGNE ACADEMY OF 71521 0 2022 1 INV P 250.00 073021 259417 CHI/Thursday Outdoo
014444 BALLET QUAD CITIES 7121 0 2022 1 INV P 150.00 070221 258283 CHI/Thursday Outdoo
ACCOUNT TOTAL 638.88
ORG 10550152 TOTAL 638.88
10550159 Lib Public Srvs-Comm Access
10550159 435059 Advertising
011328 LITTLE VILLAGE MAGAZ 9332 0 2022 1 INV P 350.00 073021 259470 CAS/ Full Page Ad &
ACCOUNT TOTAL 350.00
ORG 10550159 TOTAL 350.00
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kkerns
|CITY OF IOWA CITYLIBRARY DISBURSEMENTS JULY 1 TO JULY 31 2021 |apinvgla
YEAR/PERIOD: 2022/1 TO 2022/1
ACCOUNT/VENDOR INVOICE PO YEAR/PR TYP S WARRANT CHECK DESCRIPTION____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
10550160 Library Collection Services
10550160 435010 Data Processing
011068 OVERDRIVE INC MR0137021281183 0 2022 1 INV P 188.00 073021 259491 LIBRARY MATERIALS
ACCOUNT TOTAL 188.00
10550160 445270 Library Material R&M Services
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 200055062021V 0 2022 1 INV P 943.71 072321 258915 LIBRARY MATERIALS
ACCOUNT TOTAL 943.71
ORG 10550160 TOTAL 1,131.71
10550210 Library Children's Materials
10550210 477020 Books (Cat/Cir)
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2035975352 0 2022 1 INV P 214.79 072321 258915 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2035977410 0 2022 1 INV P 1,044.67 073021 259408 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2035981118 0 2022 1 INV P 194.10 073021 259408 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2035981225 0 2022 1 INV P 20.76 073021 259408 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2035981274 0 2022 1 INV P 31.80 073021 259408 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2035984148 0 2022 1 INV P 64.89 073021 259408 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2035992894 0 2022 1 INV P 54.52 073021 259408 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2036011331 0 2022 1 INV P 159.99 072321 258915 LIBRARY MATERIALS__________________
1,785.52
010536 INGRAM LIBRARY SERVI 53642689 0 2022 1 INV P 205.40 072321 258963 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010536 INGRAM LIBRARY SERVI 53701612 0 2022 1 INV P 72.05 073021 259457 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010536 INGRAM LIBRARY SERVI 53775456 0 2022 1 INV P 161.70 073021 259457 LIBRARY MATERIALS__________________
439.15
ACCOUNT TOTAL 2,224.67
10550210 477040 Books (Cat/Reference)
010536 INGRAM LIBRARY SERVI 53701612 0 2022 1 INV P 7.45 073021 259457 LIBRARY MATERIALS
ACCOUNT TOTAL 7.45
10550210 477070 Downloadable-eBooks
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370CO21281665 0 2022 1 INV P 495.25 073021 259491 LIBRARY MATERIALS
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370CO21281666 0 2022 1 INV P 233.96 073021 259491 LIBRARY MATERIALS
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370CO21288415 0 2022 1 INV P 150.89 073021 259491 LIBRARY MATERIALS
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370CO21293371 0 2022 1 INV P 57.50 073021 259491 LIBRARY MATERIALS
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370CO21293374 0 2022 1 INV P 203.47 073021 259491 LIBRARY MATERIALS
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370DA21293513 0 2022 1 INV P 16.99 073021 259491 LIBRARY MATERIALS__________________
1,158.06
ACCOUNT TOTAL 1,158.06
55
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kkerns
||CITY OF IOWA CITYLIBRARY DISBURSEMENTS JULY 1 TO JULY 31 2021 |apinvgla
YEAR/PERIOD: 2022/1 TO 2022/1
ACCOUNT/VENDOR INVOICE PO YEAR/PR TYP S WARRANT CHECK DESCRIPTION____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
10550210 477120 Other Audio-CD
015457 LIBRARY IDEAS LLC 83389 0 2022 1 INV P 41.95 072321 258973 LIBRARY MATERIALS
015458 FINDAWAY WORLD LLC 355760 0 2022 1 INV P 49.99 072321 258938 LIBRARY MATERIALS
ACCOUNT TOTAL 91.94
10550210 477160 Video Recordings
010546 MIDWEST TAPE 500694380 0 2022 1 INV P 20.99 072321 258984 LIBRARY MATERIALS
ACCOUNT TOTAL 20.99
10550210 477250 Downloadable Media
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370CO21281669 0 2022 1 INV P 701.08 073021 259491 LIBRARY MATERIALS
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370CO21293368 0 2022 1 INV P 38.00 073021 259491 LIBRARY MATERIALS__________________
739.08
ACCOUNT TOTAL 739.08
ORG 10550210 TOTAL 4,242.19
10550220 Library Adult Materials
10550220 477020 Books (Cat/Cir)
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2035975352 0 2022 1 INV P 1,111.99 072321 258915 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2035981155 0 2022 1 INV P 59.51 073021 259408 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2035984148 0 2022 1 INV P 5.98 073021 259408 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2035984209 0 2022 1 INV P 96.23 073021 259408 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2035984215 0 2022 1 INV P 141.92 072321 258915 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2035984526 0 2022 1 INV P 361.39 073021 259408 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2035993140 0 2022 1 INV P 209.24 073021 259408 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2035993301 0 2022 1 INV P 63.31 073021 259408 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2035993303 0 2022 1 INV P 307.66 073021 259408 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2036004382 0 2022 1 INV P 299.10 073021 259408 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2036011331 0 2022 1 INV P 389.88 072321 258915 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2036017018 0 2022 1 INV P 273.81 073021 259408 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2036029488 0 2022 1 INV P 349.55 072321 258915 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 5017086751 0 2022 1 INV P 127.54 072321 258914 LIBRARY MATERIALS__________________
3,797.11
010518 BLACKSTONE AUDIOBOOK 1233259 0 2022 1 INV P 40.00 073021 25676 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010520 CENTER POINT PUBLISH 1860664 0 2022 1 INV P 134.82 073021 259416 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010536 INGRAM LIBRARY SERVI 53642689 0 2022 1 INV P 283.16 072321 258963 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010536 INGRAM LIBRARY SERVI 53701612 0 2022 1 INV P 258.73 073021 259457 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010536 INGRAM LIBRARY SERVI 53775456 0 2022 1 INV P 209.36 073021 259457 LIBRARY MATERIALS__________________
751.25
ACCOUNT TOTAL 4,723.18
56
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kkerns
|CITY OF IOWA CITYLIBRARY DISBURSEMENTS JULY 1 TO JULY 31 2021 |apinvgla
YEAR/PERIOD: 2022/1 TO 2022/1
ACCOUNT/VENDOR INVOICE PO YEAR/PR TYP S WARRANT CHECK DESCRIPTION____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
10550220 477040 Books (Cat/Reference)
011706 DATA AXLE 10003864276 0 2022 1 INV P 550.00 072321 25292 LIBRARY MATERIALS
ACCOUNT TOTAL 550.00
10550220 477070 Downloadable-eBooks
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370CO21281641 0 2022 1 INV P 145.00 073021 259491 LIBRARY MATERIALS
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370CO21281668 0 2022 1 INV P 897.90 073021 259491 LIBRARY MATERIALS
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370CO21283058 0 2022 1 INV P 284.99 073021 259491 LIBRARY MATERIALS
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370CO21283063 0 2022 1 INV P 1,880.50 073021 259491 LIBRARY MATERIALS
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370CO21288414 0 2022 1 INV P 2,006.59 073021 259491 LIBRARY MATERIALS
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370CO21290615 0 2022 1 INV P 44.97 073021 259491 LIBRARY MATERIALS
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370CO21295297 0 2022 1 INV P 723.92 073021 259491 LIBRARY MATERIALS
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370DA21287582 0 2022 1 INV P 27.00 073021 259491 LIBRARY MATERIALS
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370DA21291041 0 2022 1 INV P 60.00 073021 259491 LIBRARY MATERIALS__________________
6,070.87
ACCOUNT TOTAL 6,070.87
10550220 477100 Fiction Audio-CD
010518 BLACKSTONE AUDIOBOOK 1231421 0 2022 1 INV P 80.00 072321 25280 LIBRARY MATERIALS
ACCOUNT TOTAL 80.00
10550220 477110 Music-CD
010546 MIDWEST TAPE 500675058 0 2022 1 INV P 11.99 073021 259483 LIBRARY MATERIALS
ACCOUNT TOTAL 11.99
10550220 477160 Video Recordings
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C H55917710 0 2022 1 INV P 21.71 072321 258916 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010546 MIDWEST TAPE 500656019 0 2022 1 INV P 286.35 072321 258984 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010546 MIDWEST TAPE 500694009 0 2022 1 INV P 79.46 072321 258984 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010546 MIDWEST TAPE 500720817 0 2022 1 INV P 281.13 073021 259483 LIBRARY MATERIALS__________________
646.94
ACCOUNT TOTAL 668.65
10550220 477220 Multi-Media/Gaming
010509 BAKER & TAYLOR INC C 2035977460 0 2022 1 INV P 262.84 072321 258915 LIBRARY MATERIALS
ACCOUNT TOTAL 262.84
10550220 477230 Non-Fiction Audio-CD
010518 BLACKSTONE AUDIOBOOK 1231421 0 2022 1 INV P 40.00 072321 25280 LIBRARY MATERIALS
ACCOUNT TOTAL 40.00
57
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kkerns
|CITY OF IOWA CITYLIBRARY DISBURSEMENTS JULY 1 TO JULY 31 2021 |apinvgla
YEAR/PERIOD: 2022/1 TO 2022/1
ACCOUNT/VENDOR INVOICE PO YEAR/PR TYP S WARRANT CHECK DESCRIPTION____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
10550220 477250 Downloadable Media
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370CO21281653 0 2022 1 INV P 523.31 073021 259491 LIBRARY MATERIALS
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370CO21281671 0 2022 1 INV P 685.44 073021 259491 LIBRARY MATERIALS
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370CO21281938 0 2022 1 INV P 1,229.99 073021 259491 LIBRARY MATERIALS
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370CO21282739 0 2022 1 INV P 388.38 073021 259491 LIBRARY MATERIALS
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370CO21283059 0 2022 1 INV P 2,560.21 073021 259491 LIBRARY MATERIALS
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370CO21283062 0 2022 1 INV P 320.93 073021 259491 LIBRARY MATERIALS
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370CO21288414 0 2022 1 INV P 679.98 073021 259491 LIBRARY MATERIALS
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370CO21295303 0 2022 1 INV P 577.46 073021 259491 LIBRARY MATERIALS
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370DA21278097 0 2022 1 INV P 98.25 073021 259491 LIBRARY MATERIALS
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370DA21278098 0 2022 1 INV P 74.98 073021 259491 LIBRARY MATERIALS
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370DA21286513 0 2022 1 INV P 78.99 073021 259491 LIBRARY MATERIALS
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370DA21287582 0 2022 1 INV P 218.00 073021 259491 LIBRARY MATERIALS
011068 OVERDRIVE INC 01370DA21292609 0 2022 1 INV P 67.48 073021 259491 LIBRARY MATERIALS__________________
7,503.40
ACCOUNT TOTAL 7,503.40
10550220 477330 Print/Reference Serials
010524 EBSCO 1627711 0 2022 1 INV P 4,383.86 072321 25295 LIBRARY MATERIALS
ACCOUNT TOTAL 4,383.86
10550220 477340 Print/Circulating Serials
010524 EBSCO 1627711 0 2022 1 INV P 6,029.50 072321 25295 LIBRARY MATERIALS
010524 EBSCO 2107205 0 2022 1 INV P 10.55 072321 25295 LIBRARY MATERIALS__________________
6,040.05
ACCOUNT TOTAL 6,040.05
ORG 10550220 TOTAL 30,334.84
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FUND 1000 General TOTAL: 130,935.32====================================================================================================================================
** END OF REPORT - Generated by kellie kerns **
Carol Kirsch, President Derek Johnk, Secretary
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