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Funding Statement
Overview
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Service Comparisons and Benchmarks

Funding and Budget Brief

Community Advisory Committee

Q and A about Funding Issue
 

Boy Reading

Public Meetings and Survey Survey Results

Library Levy Fact Sheet

Where Will the Money Go?

KRL State Audit

  

 

Where Will the Money Go?

2008 Budget Graph

Maintenance of Existing Library Services

Future Operations Costs for Additional Library Sq. Ft.

  • Ability for the Library District to provide staffing, collections and
    infrastructure to support Library expansions that are currently
    being planned by several Kitsap communities

Additional Library Services and Collections

  • Specially trained staff to help people find information
  • More new items on the shelves faster with reduced wait time for
    popular items
  • Dedicated Children’s Librarian at all Libraries
  • 60 additional Adult Programs per year
  • 60 additional Children’s Program per year
  • 50 additional Teen Programs per year

Greater Access to Library Resources

  • Addition of self-service options
  • Increased outreach to special populations
    (homebound, seniors and children)
  • Expanded awareness of resources and services

Enhanced Technology

  • Improved technology for faster, more reliable access to Library
    website & catalog
  • Strategic use of new technologies

Improved Library Facilities

  • Welcoming and safe Libraries (partnering with building owners)
  • Replacement of worn-out furnishings

Additional Library User Support

  • Additional service desk staff
  • Enhanced customer service
Funding of Restricted Reserves for 2008

Cash Reserves for Service Continuation 2009 - 2012


 

KRL Mission Statement:  Kitsap Regional Library serves the community as a center for lifelong learning and a steward of access to stories, information and knowledge

Board of Trustees: Jackie Aitchison, North Kitsap Representative (President); Teresa McDermott, Central Kitsap Representative (Vice President);

Anna Laurie, Bremerton Representative; Gail Mathison, South Kitsap Representaive; Althea Paulson, Bainbridge Island Representative
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