Library ReportLibrary Report
Support Your Library -Support Your Community
Tax funding covers a portion of our expenses but as we embark on more projects to
serve our community,we depend upon generous individuals and businesses within
Saline County.
www.salinapublic.library.org/give
Summer Reading @ the Library
The community surpassed our reading goal and read 20,953 items!
School Library Cards
Library cards have been provided over the past few years for students at:
●Cornerstone
●KWU
●Sacred Heart Junior-Senior High School
●Salina Adult Education Center
●Salina Area Technical College
●St.Mary’s Grade School
●USD 305
●USD 306
*Other schools have been contacted who may be interested.
Staff
Allyson Ronning was selected to serve on the USD 305 Equity Council as a member at large.
Roku &Hotspot Bundle
We have 5 Roku /Hotspot Streaming Bundles consisting of a Hotspot and a Roku for patrons to check out at the
same time.The bundles check out for 7 days.Access is available to Peacock,Crunchyroll,Kanopy,Hoopla,YouTube
and a variety of other free streaming networks through the Roku device.Patrons must be 18 years of age and can
pick one up at the Circulation desk.
-Hanna Leiker,Head of Technology
Youth Programming
Summer Learning Packets were a huge success!Over May,June and July we gave out 5,622 packets and 1,456 prize
tickets.We have contacted the 25 prize winners informing them to pick up their prize from the Technology Center.
-Hanna Leiker,Head of Technology
Patron/Community Feedback
I had a patron search me out because of my staff picks recommending some Korean music by BTS.She was very
excited to see a group that she loved being recommended and we had a great interaction where she showed me her
book bag representing her fan status for the band.It was the sweetest thing.
-Rebecca Rose,Circulation Clerk
Patron purchase suggestions completed to date 2023:265
State Library of Kansas
https://kslib.info/
State Librarian -Ray Walling
Advisory Board
Kansas Library Catalog
Kansas Notable Books
Kansas Library eCard
Talking Books
CKLS (Central Kansas Library System)
https://ckls.org/
Executive Board
Board Packets
Bylaws &System Plan
Kansas Regional Library Systems
Building &Grounds Updates
●City plumbing is replacing the cast iron pipe that is in the men’s restroom area on the west side.
●Pestinger continues repair work on the systems.
●Lights throughout the building are being replaced with LED bulbs.
Library Positions
The ILL position has opened.The current staff person is moving thus the position has been advertised.
Strategic Plan
Quick Summary -current strategic plan work
Area 2022 Data 2023 GOAL 2023 to Date (July 31)
Circulation 476,906 500,000 292,957
Building Traffic 139,480 150,000 94,700
Questions Asked 76,481 80,000 47,016
Event Attendance 16,270 18,000 16,939
Focus Area 1:Increase Public Awareness
Goal 1 -Raise visibility of library services,both new and existing.
✅Action 1:Implement year long marketing plan that highlights services,materials and keystone programs.
✅Action 2:Focus on summer reading.Increase total items read to 15,000.
-staff pick:prizes/incentives changes -youth are receiving prizes rather than certificates;increased prizes at the summer kickoff
-staff pick:speaking with local community groups -Match Madness hundreds of flyers for summer were handed out;DCF presentation;Bridge House
presentation and more
✅Action 3:Design a detailed giving and fundraising schedule with detailed procedures.
Goal 2 -Increase public knowledge of the library mission &core values.
✅Action 1:Provide opportunities for community members to learn about the library.
✅Action 2:Make the mission and core values prominent within the library building.(Katie Z./Amy)
⬜Action 3:Implement Advisory Boards.
Capital Campaign Advisory Board -September -Allyson W.
Focus Area 2:Champion Literacy and Lifelong Learning
Goal 1 -Support agencies that promote literacy and lifelong learning.
✅Action 1:Donate materials throughout 2023.
Goal 2 -Support learning for Saline County students.
✅Action 3:Provide monthly emails to key connections within the school library card program.
Goal 3 -Develop engaging programs for children and adults across a wide range of topics and interests.
✅Action 4:Expand the Salina Reads event.
✅Action 6:Review the feasibility of an adult high school completion program.
Focus Area 3:Foster Community Connections
Goal 1 -Bring relevant services offered by other organizations into the Library.
✅Action 1:Connect with other libraries in our community.
✅Action 2:Connect with other businesses in our community.
Goal 2 -Connect with new groups,businesses &organizations
✅Action 1:Implement summer reading partnerships within the community.
✅Action 2:Review our volunteer opportunities and recruit within our community.
Focus Area 4:Engage Our Team
Goal 1 -Support our staff who are valued and recognized by the community for their diverse skills,expertise and
exceptional customer service
⬜Action 1:Plan for a group of staff to attend and develop at the Kansas Librarian Association conference.
-in process
✅Action 2:Plan a development/training day for the leadership team.
✅Action 3:Explore new tools and systems that support staff workload.
-staff pick:smart lock McKenzie -RFID Access
⬜Action 4:Review the staff site,update and improve.
-in process
Goal 2 -Attract and retain well-qualified,professional staff who actively support the library mission,our community
and fellow staff members.
✅Action 1:Continued review of library positions,benefits and wages
✅Action 2:Fully implement the performance based system.
✅Action 3:Train staff on Salina community resources.(presentations at staff training events)
✅Action 4:Provide training to learn more about homelessness,crisis situations &other specific public service
situations.
✅Action 5:Implement hiring tools.(recorded video interviews)*HireFlix
✅Action 6:Provide workplace training.Reality-Based Workplace -Cy Wakeman -On Demand Virtual Training
Feedback
✅(January -April):Strategic Plan -Statistical Goals,Staff Training Cy Wakeman
✅(May -August):Decisions,Library Services
⬜(September -December):
Focus Area 5:Sustain and Implement Desired Services for Our Community
Goal 1 -Continue developing a collection of high-quality,community driven materials &resources.
✅Action 1:Review nontraditional items in depth
✅Action 2:Explore new digital or physical materials or resources.
Goal 2 -Provide library services into the community in new ways and settings.
✅Action 4:Plan for our local history collection.Review the local history room as well as work to find ways to provide
Our collection to the community through digital access.Ongoing throughout 2023
Goal 3 -Review library policies and procedures to improve services to patrons.
✅Action 2:Review public desk assistance included standard resources and roving strategies.
-roving strategies plan and training in process
✅Action 4:Review our automated communications.
Feedback
✔(January -April):Salina Reads,National Library Week -What do you love about your Library?
✔(May -August):Storytime
⬜(September -December):
Focus Area 6:Provide Well-Maintained,Comfortable,Accessible Community Spaces
Goal 1 -Remodel Youth Services
✅Action1:Donations Plan -4 scheduled donor requests per year
✅Action 2:Grants Ongoing throughout 2023
✅Action 3:Fundraisers
Goal 2 -Provide a visually pleasing environment.
✅Action 1:Review landscaping and consider sustainable improvements.
✅Action 2:Review building areas for improvement.
✅Action 3:Library Space -first impressions &welcoming spaces
Goal 3 -Protect the public’s investment in the Library.Upgrade areas for public and staff.
✅Action 1:Update intercom system.-capital project -in process
✅Action 2:Update phone system.-capital project -in process
✅Action 3:Create a comprehensive annual maintenance plan.
✅Action 5:RFID access.-capital project
✅Action 6:Shelving -capital project.-ongoing through 2023
Strategic Capital Plan
✅McKenzie Center Door
✅Dock Door Repair
✅Elevator Repair -east
Elevator Upgrade -east (spring 2024)
✅Intercom System
✅Phone System
✅RFID Access
✅Mobile Shelving -ongoing throughout 2023
✅Little Library Replacement -Sunset
HVAC Controls Systems Module
✅Furniture -Campbell room table &chairs
Security Gates -gates selected
Youth Services Remodel -fundraising in process
Marketing
Social Media Quick Stats
Fall Quarterly Calendar now available (being delivered to approximately 80 locations around Salina)
Access it online:https://indd.adobe.com/view/296d8420-a162-444c-bf92-2478013d11df
Savannah/Orangeboy Email Messaging
Unique open rate -30.5%(National average is 21.33%)