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Date: June 29, 2005 |
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To:
Mayor
Jim Shaw |
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From: Rapid
City Public Library Trustees |
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Monte
Loos, Chairman |
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Re:
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The 2006 Budget is built
upon the Library Strategic Planning Goals to address increased use of
library services and space related to sound, aesthetics, and maintenance. The
2006 budget is within the 2% guidelines because other department needs were
at a higher priority. The library needs for funding outside of the 2%
guidelines are scheduled for 2007. |
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The Library Strategic
Planning Goals that address the public’s use of library services are: |
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Maintain the
library as a community gathering place for all ages; |
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Continue to
develop intuitive, mobile, and user-friendly library services for all ages;
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Increase
public awareness of existing and evolving services. |
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The expanded space
designated for our youth has proven to be of value to our community. There
was an annual increase of 83% in youth programming attendance, for a total of
10,413. The 22% increase in research questions answered shows there is a
continued need to assist people of all ages in the use of online and print
library materials. The more
information available, the more people seek information, the more need for
support and resources. |
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The budgeting process involved
Department Heads and the Mayor which provided information and discussion in
regards to the overall city needs. This is a beneficial process that puts
into perspective how all city services address the continued growth and value
for our citizens. Even though the funding to address increased library needs
is not included within this year’s budget, there is a
recognition of the value for a three year budget planning process. |