FY2022

Recent Accomplishments: • Planned and initiated a diversity audit of the Young Adult (YA) fiction collection • Pivoted due to COVID-19 building closure: Transitioned from building-based, in-person service model to virtual service model, including production and promotion of programming for all ages, and focusing on digital media formats • Crafted new strategic plan representing community and staff aspirations and reflects COVID-19 challenges and impacts • The AIM Student Card was issued to 15,283 learners. Working with the Iowa City Community School District, North Liberty Community Library, and Coralville Public Library, this program offers a no-barrier card for youth which provides more students more access across the region. By the end of the fiscal year, 727 student borrowers checked out a combined 2,313 physical items and 2, 751 e-format items • Building enhancements were made to ensure all patrons have access to amenities and services. We added a power-assist door in the Administrative suite and a water bottle filling station on the second floor. Aging, damaged Children’s Room shelving was repaired, and soft furniture high-use areas throughout the building was reupholstered Upcoming Challenges: • Prioritize public health and safety in designing and delivering library services • Identify and address human resources and employment-related barriers to establishing a workplace that reflects the community • Complete flooring (second floor) and furnishings replacement project (CIP) • Manage transitions between library reopening phases • Work with Iowa City Police Department and other community partners to establish protocols for de-escalating and managing behavior issues to reduce calls to the police • Prepare for ICPL’s 125 th anniversary celebration Staffing: FY2020 FY2021 FY2022 Total FTE’s 44.05 43.92 43.92 Staffing Level Change Summary: There are no staffing level changes in the fiscal year 2022 budget. Service Level Change Summary: There are no service level changes included in the fiscal year 2022 budget. Financial Highlights: Capital Outlay expenditures for the General Library include $7,000 in fiscal year 2022 for RFID tags. Library Materials budget increased by 17.7% in fiscal year 2022 primarily due to budget cuts for materials in the fiscal year 2021 budget due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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