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Page 3 of 7 <br />The total Physical Materials Budget (Books, CD’s, DVD’s, Library of Things) planned for FY <br />2024/25 is $233,200. The chart below outlines actual spending for FY 2022/23 and FY <br />2023/24, as well as planned spending for the physical collections in FY 2024/25. <br /> <br />FY 2022/23 Actuals <br /> <br /> <br />Adult/Teen/Library of Things Collection $125,300 <br />Children’s Collection $87,725 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />TOTAL $213,025 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />FY 2023/2024 Actuals <br /> <br /> <br />Adult/Teen/Library of Things Collection $131,312 <br />Children’s Collection $92,800 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />TOTAL $224,112 <br /> <br />FY 2024/25 <br /> <br /> <br />Adults/Teen/Library of Things Collection $128,200 <br />Children’s Collection $104,940 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />TOTAL $233,140 <br /> <br /> <br />Digital Collections <br />Digital collections provide access to an array of resources, making information readily available <br />to library patrons at any time. During the COVID-19 pandemic, when the physical library facility <br />was closed for a period of time, these collections were invaluable, offering uninterrupted <br />access to e-books, audiobooks, databases, and more, ensuring that learning and engagement <br />could continue remotely. Today, Pleasanton Library continues to maintain a robust digital <br />collection, and following the pandemic, adjusted offerings slightly to align with budget <br />constraints, informed by usage tracking. This approach ensures the library continues to meet <br />the evolving needs of the community. <br /> <br />Pleasanton Library planned its digital resource spending for FY 2024/25 by assessing <br />community needs and usage patterns, The library’s Digital Workgroup provided an evaluation <br />of each tool, a process that involves analyzing data on current usage, identifying gap areas in <br />the physical collection that could be augmented by digital tools, researching holdings of <br />neighboring public and school libraries, gathering patron feedback, and analyzing emerging <br />trends in digital content and technology. Evaluation of digital resources is ongoing and includes <br />tracking usage statistics across disparate platforms and conducting cost-benefit analyses to <br />ensure that the digital resources offered are effective and relevant to the community. <br /> <br />Page 27 of 80