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NC Public Libraries

NC Public Libraries. The Heart of Our NC Communities. Senator Tony Rand Library Champion 2007-2008 Library Champion 2003-2004. Representative James W. Crawford, Jr. Library Champion 2007-2008. Representative Russell E. Tucker, Library Champion 2006-2007.

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  1. NC Public Libraries The Heart of Our NC Communities

  2. Senator Tony RandLibrary Champion 2007-2008 Library Champion 2003-2004

  3. Representative James W. Crawford, Jr.Library Champion 2007-2008

  4. Representative Russell E. Tucker, Library Champion 2006-2007

  5. Representative Marian N. McLawhornLibrary Champion 2004-2005

  6. Senator Eleanor Kinnaird Library Champion 2004-2005

  7. Chapel Hill Public Library · Overall circ is up 6.2% from last year, significantly higher than our average 2-3% annual increase. That means 56,487 more transactions per year, or 4,700 more per month. · Children’s circ is up 15%. · Children’s program attendance is up 19%. · Open hours have been cut by six per week, from 68 to 62 (-9%). · Overall staff hours have been reduced by 35 hours per week.

  8. Jim Crawford with Perry Library supporters from Vance County

  9. H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library The 1st 7 months in this FY compared to 1st 7 months of last year. ● Attendance up 2% ● Book circulation up 5% ● Computer usage up 17%

  10. New Hanover County Public Library Circulation is up 6 % Door Count is up: 12 % Internet Access is up: 17 % In addition we have been asked to return roughly 7 % of our book budget and will be facing reductions in staff hours (All County employees will have to take 40 hours of unpaid leave from now until June 30th).

  11. Randolph Public Library Average statistics from July-Dec 2008: Door count up 25%, Reference requests up 15%, Circulation up 24%.

  12. Senator Tillman and Rep. Hurley visit Asheboro Public Library- Randolph Co. Senator Jerry W. Tillman Rep. Pat B. Hurley

  13. Caldwell County Public Library Three libraries, July - Dec. 2007 vs. July - Dec. 2008 CATEGORY Lenoir HQ Hudson Granite Falls Total circulation + 15.93% + 15.82% + 16.68% Library visits + 23.39% + 7.26% + 13.39% Reference ?'s + 12.84% +20.44% - 27.39% Electronic media Adult +23.69% total Juvenile + 14.84% total New registrations Adult +21.17% total Juvenile + 71.65% total

  14. Franklin County Public Library The following statistics represent all library outlets. Library hours of operation and FTE's reflect no significant variance (holidays only.) Values were not adjusted and represent fiscal 2007/2008 and 2008/2009 (July 1 - December 31.) Total annual circulation increase for 2007/2008 relative to 2006/2007 was 7.43%. Computer usage (does not include public use of the Wireless Internet component as no significant data had been tracked for fiscal 2007/2008.) Increased 11.89%. No additional public access computers were acquired 'tho some machines were replaced. Library footprints will not accomodate any additonal machines. Circulation (media charged out of the library,) increased 12.82%. Visits to the library increased 13.40%.

  15. Mooresville Public Library Mooresville, compared to last year: Circulation +21% Patron Visits +22% Computer Usage Level and Steady at about 70% of total available hours (seems like more, but that is what the reports say) Budget is at a 2% hold back, no word yet on 09-10. Sales Tax revenue is still holding steady, but is showing signs of weakening.

  16. Buncombe County Public Library Buncombe has been under a 3% reduction since August and is moving to 5% We are carrying three frozen full-time positions. Sunday hours have been ended and the Central Library is now closed Thursday evening. Circulation is up 15% Computer use is up 20% The materials budget is still intact, however any further reductions in state aid will be absorbed from materials.

  17. Representative W. David Guice and Senator Tom Apodaca visit Polk County Library Rep. W. David Guice Senator Tom Apodaca

  18. Transylvania County Public Library Total circulation is up 7% AV circulation is up 11% Computer use is up 12% Program attendance is up 40% We have taken a 2% reduction in this year’s budget. Only operating expenses were touched. No personnel or collections…..yet.

  19. Representative Julia C. Howard with Special Davie County Library Visitors Representative Julia C. Howard

  20. Forsyth County Public Library System wide Service Statistics FY 2006/2007 FY 2007/2008% Change Circulation 1,806,564 1,913,0425 .9% Visits(Door Count)1,280,948 1,364,2266 .5% Computer Usage 341,774 360,6525 .5% Forsyth County Public Library had to cut $392,000 out of its budget and put that amount in reserve. If the budget situation improves before June 30, 2009, we will be able to spend the reserve amount. We are unable to purchase books, av materials , periodicals and equipment. We still maintain our current hours and we are still able to fill vacant positions.

  21. Senator Andrew C. Brock with Special Davie County Library Visitors Senator Andrew C. Brock

  22. Roanoke Rapids Public Library We had 20,772 visits between the months of July and December of last year, up nearly 3 % despite our hours being cut back 8 hours a week during the summer months and 4 hours during the school year months reflecting a loss of hours of 8.5%. Our circulation has been 37,196 down 6.7% from last year but less than the percentage of hours we have been cut. Our computer use for this six month period is 5,311 down from 5,959 the same period the previous year or about 11%. During part of the last year, we were without the Internet almost two weeks and there has been a significant amount of time when one station of our seven has been out of order. Over the last few months, I have noticed an increased amount of time our stations have been full and there has been a waiting list. Often, when people have to wait, they do not stay for their turn. In addition to the 7% cut in State Aid, our library incurred a 3% cut in our City budget. We lost a full-time position when I was promoted in May of last year to Head Librarian reducing our full time staffing from 5 to 4. Our part time hours have remained at 80 per week. The reduction of a position resulted in our need to cut operating hours. With our challenges, our library remains a place for resources and informational services to provide educational, recreational, and cultural growth opportunities to the citizens we serve.

  23. U.S. Rep. Howard Coble and NC Rep. Jerry Dockham Visit Denton Library Davidson County Representative Jerry C. Dockham

  24. Davidson County Public Library Comparison Stats between calendar year 2007 and 2008: • Library visits up 11% • Circulation up 11% • New Borrowers up 20% • Hold Requests up 39% • Computer usage is up but can’t give you an accurate number because we changed the way we counted between 2007 and 2008. Funding cuts: • 1.5% reduction in local budget --any additional cuts will result in reduction of hours and staff • Rolling freeze on vacant positions • Flat budget projected for next fiscal year • Salaries frozen for next fiscal year • Locally sales tax revenue is down • State Aid represents about 1% of our local Library budget, the 7% decrease has exacerbated budget reductions.

  25. Representative Hugh Holliman, Davidson County Representative Hugh Holliman

  26. East Albemarle Regional LibraryCamden, Currituck, Dare, Pasquotank 7/1/07-12/31/07 to 7/1/0-12/31/08 for region: Library visits up 6% Circulation up 12% Computer use up 30% Children attending programs up by 12% Reference questions by phone up 32% In-house use of print materials up 41% ILLs borrowed up 2% ILLs loaned up 55% Library cards to teens up 29% Library cards to visitors from outside the region up 24%

  27. McDowell County Library welcomes a Friend of the Library Senator Joe Sam Queen

  28. McDowell County Library welcomes a new Friend of the Library Representative Mitch Gillespie

  29. Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County -Circulation is up 8.5% over last year. -Reference statistics are up almost 20% to date. -As of February 2, all positions have been frozen for at least the duration of the current fiscal. -Also, as of February 2, we were asked to return an amount equal to 15% of all unspent/unencumbered county funds in the non-personnel areas of the budget: approximately $382k. This was done through a corresponding reduction in that amount in the collection and supplies areas of the budget. -We have been asked to develop a budget for FY2010 that could potentially mean up to an overall 20% reduction in county funding support (or $7M), which would be close to catastrophic in terms of its likely impact on staffing, materials and hours of library operations.

  30. Rowan County Public Library • Rowan Statistics  FY 2006-2007 To FY 2007-2008 • Circulation up 12%  ( 718,000 to 801,000) • Reference up 18% (107,000 to 126,000) • Door Count up 10% (365,000 to 395,000) • Computer Use up 8.5% • The current fiscal year is trending 3% higher in Circulation at this point.

  31. Representative Lorene Coates visits with Rowan Library’s Roary the Reading Tiger

  32. Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield • PLJCS and our affiliated libraries: • Door count up 24%; • Internet use up 22%; • Circulation up 5%.

  33. Rutherford Co. Library Fairy Godmother visitsRepresentative Bob England, M.D. Representative Bob England, M.D.

  34. BHM Regional LibraryBeaufort, Hyde, Martin Counties Amazing increases in statistics since September, particularly at our smaller branches Cuts in state funds have had a devastating effect on our materials budget, which has been steadily decreasing over the past eight years. We no longer have funds for DVDs, audiobooks, or Large Print books, or McNaughton lease plans (which ensures bestsellers for the branches). Our periodicals are cut by 50%; the children's book budget is cut by 70%, regular adult books also down 70%. The Summer Reading Program will be affected: we will not be able to fund a special performer for the Region, nor will we be able to purchase special prizes for the children.

  35. BHM Regional Library Notable increases in Statistics (more than 10%) October, 2008 Patron Count Computer Use Circulation Headquarters 36% 68% Bath 34% 41% 23% Belhaven 22% Aurora 80% 108% 33% Mattamuskeet 34% Ocracoke 23% Williamston Robersonville 21% 13% 14% September, 2008 Patron Count Computer Use Circulation Headquarters 37% 23% 12% Bath 42% 111% 28% Belhaven 58% Aurora 60% 81% 28% Mattamuskeet Ocracoke 92% 21% Williamston 16% Robersonville 41% 59% 47%

  36. BHM Regional Library Notable increases in Statistics(more than 10%) December, 2008 Patron Count Computer Use Circulation Headquarters 56% 100% 38% Bath 20% 50% 34% Belhaven 24% Aurora 77% 144% 43% Mattamuskeet 30% 63% 97% Ocracoke 19% 10% Williamston 8% 35% Robersonville 10% 11% November, 2008 Patron Count Computer Use Circulation Headquarters 34% 60% Bath 15% 17% 16% Belhaven 26% Aurora 62% 94% 33% Mattamuskeet Ocracoke Williamston 14% Robersonville

  37. Library Champion Senator Rand Reads to children 2008

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