Master Proposed Book FY2023

Library Operations The Iowa City Public Library is a center of community life that connects people of all ages with information, engages them with the world of ideas and with each other, and enriches the community by supporting learning, promoting literacy, and encouraging creativity. General Fund Activities: • Library Operations accounts for the majority of the library’s budget, and includes staffing, programs, public services, building repair and maintenance, and the Bookmobile. This also includes transfers to equipment replacement reserves. • Library Materials represents the acquisition and replacement of library materials. Materials budgets are organized into children’s materials, young adult materials, and adult materials in a variety of formats. Electronic and downloadable formats represent an increasing number of materials acquisitions. • Library Board Controlled Funds is funded largely through State Library of Iowa funded grants for Library Open Access (reciprocal borrowing) and Enrich Iowa programs. • Library Gifts and Bequests includes contributions and donations, both designated and undesignated, for library operations, programs, and building improvements. • Library Gifts – Materials are donated and designated for materials acquisitions. • Library Replacement Reserves are funded through a transfer from General Library operations, these funds are intended for the scheduled replacement of library equipment and computer hardware. 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.

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