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Page 6 of 7 <br />• Weeding: Regularly assess and remove outdated, damaged, or underutilized materials <br />to maintain a vibrant and relevant collection <br />• Replacement: Replace lost or damaged items as necessary to ensure the availability of <br />popular and legacy titles <br />• Displays: Create thematic, eye-catching displays to supplement events, new <br />acquisitions, and seasonal themes <br />• Online Presence: Utilize the library website and newsletter to showcase featured titles <br />and seasonal recommendations. <br /> <br />Ongoing Collection Development Plan Updates <br />The Pleasanton Public Library Collection Development Plan for FY 2024/25 is a dynamic <br />document as community members and commissioners provide input, and staff continue to <br />evaluate and adjust collections and enhance the plan. Guided by the Library and Recreation <br />Department Strategic Plan 2019-2024, the library’s overarching goals are to mirror community <br />diversity, reflect the department values of inclusiveness and DEI, and strive to meet community <br />needs and interests. <br /> <br />EQUITY AND SUSTAINABILITY <br />Library materials are free to all and the library will be focusing on a wider collection to focusing <br />on different cultures. The library will be continuing to adapt its collections with the upcoming <br />launch of the new Library and Recreation mobile vehicle, in order to serve those who cannot <br />easily access the library facility and to increase access to multilingual collections that reflect <br />the diversity of the Pleasanton community. <br /> <br />OUTREACH <br />No outreach has been done in advance of this item. <br /> <br />STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT <br />This action advances the following Citywide goals and strategies: <br /> <br />ONE Pleasanton Citywide Strategic Plan <br />• Building a Community Where Everyone Belongs, Strategy 3 – Implement high priority <br />items from the Library and Recreation Strategic Plan to continue to deliver activities and <br />programs that meet the needs and interests of the community. <br />o Library and Recreation Strategic Plan <br />▪ Goal A. Programs, Plans, and Services – Identify and enhance <br />programming to encourage exploration, intellectual curiosity, and life <br />literacies. <br /> <br /> <br />FINANCIAL STATEMENT <br />Funding for Fiscal Year 2024/25 physical and digital collections, not inclusive of staff, is <br />included in the City of Pleasanton Mid-Term Budget. <br />• Physical materials are budgeted in the amount of $233,200 in account #00152301- <br />Page 30 of 80