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Mark & Emily Turner Memorial Library

Serving Presque Isle since 1908

Budget Presentation for FY2007-2008

Presented 10.22.07

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Staff Organizational Chart for the Library

City Librarian

Cataloger

Assistant Director/Youth Services

Assistant Youth Services

Assistant Youth Services

Volunteers

Computer Technician Library Assistants

Reference Librarian

Work Study Students

Volunteers (Senior Programs, SECAP)

Secretary/Admin Assist

Library Clerk

City Manager

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History & Facts

2008 marks the 100th year of library services (with a dedicated library building).

Total circulation for 2006 is 117,315 2008 projections show a total circulation for

2007 at or exceeding 123,000

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Highlights for 2007

New Marketing and promotion tools (email campaigns, electronic newsletters)

Targeted non-users with social utility networking software (MySpace & Facebook), blogs, Wikis

Increased community partnerships and visibility (fairs, parades)

Increased hours open by 9 hours per week in the summer and 4 the rest of the year

Increased number of programs to adults & children Increased staff trainings with online resources Created a Teen Spot in Mezzanine

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2006 Expenses Per Capita

Legal Service Area

9,368

Per cap. Municipal Revenue$33.58

Per Cap. Op. Revenue

$39.03

Per cap. Op. Expenses$37.93

•A total of 272 public libraries in the State and 52 fall in the population range of this library.

•The highest per capita figures are in Camden – Per cap Operation Expenses - $120.76 (High)

•The lowest per capita figures are in Buxton – Per cap Operation Expenses - .63 (Low)

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Budget Proposal Variances (from 2006)

1. Replace outdated and old computers $10,000

2. $1,000 for teen materials (books, DVD, software)

3. $3,000 for programs & outreach services (fairs, etc.)

4. Increase training budget by $1,000

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Patrons by Type

Presque Isle..................3,765Mapleton.........................210Westfield...........................36Castle Hill..........................15Chapman...........................27Easton...............................60Caribou.............................30Fort..................................51 Total: 4,479Washburn..........................23Mars Hill............................25Ashland.............................11Bridgewater.......................11Blaine...............................11Houlton..............................3Portage...............................5Crouseville..........................1Other non-resident............195

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Future Budgetary Issues

ADA – Elevator, internal and external modifications to make library fully accessible

Safety (need updated fire alarms and sprinkler system)

Building Maintenance (e.g. roof) Energy conservation

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Resources

See our Website: www.presqueisle.lib.me.us Facebook.com Profile

Look up “Presque Isle Librarians” Library Myspace Page

http://www.myspace.com/presqueislelibrary Maine State Library Statistics

http://www.maine.gov/msl/libs/statistics/index.htm Webjunction.org (online trainings, resources,

Webinars)