LIBRARY COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA PACKET 08012024

Page 2 of 7 review and input and to assist commissioners with their outreach and advocacy for library services in the community. The Collection Development Plan for FY 2024/25 was developed for a fiscal year cycle, to align with the adoption of the City’s Mid-term budget. The Mid-Term budget for Library and Recreation will be brought to the commission at its next meeting. The Collection Development Plan for FY 2024/25 outlines annual collection goals, funding allocations for specific collections, methodology, marketing and promotion, and ongoing collection maintenance. Collection Goals for FY 2024/25: • Diversity and Inclusivity: Ensure representation of diverse voices, perspectives and experiences across all genres and formats • Relevance: Keep the collection current and reflective of community interests, trends and issues • Quality: Prioritize materials of high literary, informational and artistic quality • Accessibility: Offer materials in various formats, including print, digital, and audio, to accommodate different reading preferences and accessibility needs • Balance: Maintain a balanced collection that covers a wide range of subjects, genres and formats • Community Engagement: Foster community involvement by seeking input from patrons through the Purchase Suggestion module in the library online catalog. Physical Collection (Books, CD’s, DVD’s, Library of Things) The Pleasanton Library's physical collections are thoughtfully curated to meet the diverse interests and needs of the community. The library continually assesses its physical resources, using the Collection Development Policy as guidance and incorporating usage data to ensure a well-rounded selection of books, magazines, and other materials. Additionally, the library utilizes the Collection HQ software tool for collection planning and DEI goals. By evaluating the holdings of other libraries and identifying gaps in its own collection, the library ensures that its physical offerings complement its robust digital resources. Funding for physical materials is allocated by library staff at the beginning of each fiscal year cycle, with the cost of the materials and collection usage as the primary determinants for allocations. (For example, though children's collections represent about 75% of the total checkouts, the funding allocation is closer to 45% of the total collection budget. Due to a lower average price for children's books, the library is able to acquire more copies.) Physical Collection Usage # Checkouts FY 2022/23 # Checkouts FY 2023/24 Adult Collection (Teen and Library of Things) 213,299 217,761 Children Collection 588,547 667,192 TOTAL 801,846 884,953 Page 26 of 80