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<br />Physical Collections <br />The Pleasanton Library's physical collections are curated to meet the community's <br />diverse interests and needs. The library continually assesses its physical resources, <br />using the Collection Development Policy as guidance and incorporating usage data to <br />ensure a well-rounded selection of materials. <br /> <br />The physical collection includes books, DVDs, CDs, and Library of Things items. <br />Funding allocations for adult/teen and children’s collections are based on <br />circulation volume and average item cost. Children's materials have a lower per- <br />unit cost, allowing for broader coverage despite representing a smaller share of the <br />budget. <br /> <br />Physical <br />Collections <br />FY <br />2023/24 <br />Checkouts <br />FY 2023/24 <br />Cost for <br />New <br />Materials <br />FY <br />2023/24 <br />% of <br />New <br />Materials <br />Notes <br />Adult/ <br />Teen/Audiovisual/ <br />Library of Things <br />217,761 $131,312 <br />(materials) <br />$38,616 <br />(processing) <br />57% <br />Higher per-item cost, <br />lower total volume <br /> Children’s <br />Collection <br />667,192 $92,800 <br />(materials) <br />$27,222 <br />(processing) <br />43% <br />Lower per-item cost, <br />high usage <br />TOTAL 884,953 $215,000 <br />(materials) <br />$63,306 <br />(processing) <br />100% <br /> <br /> <br />Digital Collections <br />The library’s digital platforms provide access to eBooks, audiobooks, streaming <br />media, and research tools. Following the COVID-19 pandemic and the demand for <br />digital collections, these tools continue to remain important for their flexibility in <br />providing 24/7 access to certain Library resources. <br /> <br />In FY 2023/24 and FY 2024/25, digital offerings were selected based on usage <br />trends and cost-effectiveness. The Library’s Digital Workgroup staff team evaluated <br />each platform using cost and usage data, user experience feedback, and holdings <br />of neighboring libraries and gaps in physical holdings. The same methodology is <br />being utilized to determine the FY 2025/26 digital collections. <br /> <br />Page 13 of 22