Master Proposed Book FY2023

Upcoming Challenges: • Engage the Iowa City community in defining their Library needs as we move through the COVID-19 pandemic. • Continue to collect data related to effects of the provisional all-collections Fine Free Policy, while actively engaging with City management around aspirations to implement this policy at the beginning of fiscal year 2023. • As part of the Strategic Plan, measure resources allocated to programming, outreach, and collections for and with Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. • Continue to celebrate Iowa City Public Library’s 125th Anniversary with programs, events, and displays. • Explore Automatic Material Handler options with Staff and Board; evaluate impact on current check-in procedures. • Work with Library volunteers to design and implement a lobby Welcome Desk. • Explore Automatic Material Handler options with Staff and Board; evaluate impact on current check-in procedures. Budget highlights Service Level Change Summary There are no service level changes in the fiscal year 2023 budget. Financial Highlights Capital Outlay expenditures for the General Library are 10.5% of the Library Operation’s fiscal year 2023 expenditure budget which includes $710,000 for collection materials. In fiscal year 2022, Capital Outlay expenditures totaled 11.1% of the expenditure budget.

Staffing Level Change Summary There are no staffing level changes in the fiscal year 2023 budget.

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