FY2022

The Library is governed by a semi-autonomous nine-member board of trustees; which is empowered by state law and city ordinance to set policy, determine goals and objectives, direct the use of monies appropriated or gifted to the Library, and to employ staff. Services are offered to residents of Iowa City and, through contract, residents of Hills, rural Johnson County, Lone Tree, and University Heights. Reciprocal agreements with other public libraries across Iowa provide for a sharing of services through the Open Access Program. The majority of library funding comes from Iowa City tax support which includes a voter approved $.27 levy (per $1,000 taxable valuation). Other funding sources include contracts for service, library fines and fees, and gifts. The Iowa City Public Library is separated into two budgetary divisions: Library Operations and the Library Foundation . Operations accounts for Library programs, services, materials, and building maintenance. The Library Foundation’s budget accounts for personnel costs in the Iowa City Public Library Development Office. These expenditures are fully reimbursed by the Foundation.

Boards and Commissions: Nine-member Library 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.

Library Personnel:

FY2020

FY2021

FY2022

Total FTEs

46.05

45.92

45.92

58