LIBRARY BOARD Packet - 6/19/2018 (2)CITY OF MUSKEGO
LIBRARY BOARD AGENDA
06/19/2018
5:00 PM
Library Conference Room, S73 W16663 Janesville
Road
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC COMMENT
CONSENT AGENDA
1 Approval of minutes from May 15, 2018
May 15, 2018 Minutes
2 Place on file the Library Financial Reports
Financial Reports
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Information
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Information
1 June '18 Director's Report
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Discussion update and possible action may be taken on any or all of the following:
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion update and possible action may be taken on any or all of the following:
1 Contact Information for Library Board
2 Operating Budget Disussion
Operating Budget Discussion
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3 Bridges and Public Library System Redesign Update
Bridges and PLSR Update
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
ADJOURNMENT
NOTICE
PLEASE NOTE: It is possible that members of and possibly a quorum of members of other governmental bodies of the municipality
may be in attendance at the above-mentioned meeting to gather information; no action will be taken by any governmental body at
the above-stated meeting other than the governmental body specifically referred to above in this notice.
Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals through appropriate aids and
services. For additional information or to request this service, contact Muskego City Hall, (262) 679-4100.
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CITY OF MUSKEGO
LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES
May 15, 2018
5:00 PM
Library Conference Room, W182 S8200 Racine
Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
President Robertson called the meeting to order at 5:10 PM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Present were Trustees Robertson, Konkel, Jung, Heinowski, Keil, Schroeder, Tomaszewski
and Director Larson. Alderman Kapusta and Trustee Darkow were excused.
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC COMMENT
CONSENT AGENDA
Trustee Tomaszewski made a motion to approve the CONSENT AGENDA, Trustee
Keil seconded.
Motion Passed 6 in favor and 1 abstention (Trustee Konkel).
Approval of minutes from April 17, 2018
April 17, 2018 Minutes
Place on file the Library Financial Reports
Financial Reports
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
May '18 Director's Report
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Introduction and welcome to new Library Board members
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May 15, 2018 Minutes
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Election of Library Board Officers
Trustee Schroeder made a motion to approve the Election of Library Board Officers,
Trustee Tomaszewski seconded. Motion Passed 7 in favor.
Appointment of Library Board Personnel Committee
Trustee Tomaszewski made a motion to approve the appointment of Library Board
Personnel Committee, Trustee Jung seconded.
Motion Passed 7 in favor.
Appointment of Library Board Strategic Planning Committee
Trustee Schroeder made a motion to approve the appointment of Library Board
Strategic Planning Committee, Trustee Jung seconded.
Motion Passed 7 in favor.
Schedule Strategic Planning Committee Meeting
Trustee Essentials Chapter 8: Developing the Library Budget
Developing the Library Budget
Approval of Impact Equipment Lease Agreement
Impact Equipment Lease Agreement
Trustee Tomaszewski made a motion to approve the Impact Equipment Lease
Agreement, Trustee Schroeder seconded.
Motion Passed 6 in favor. Trustee Konkel left at 6:45 PM and was absent for the vote.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Schroeder made a motion to adjourn, Trustee Keil seconded.
Motion Passed 6 in favor. Trustee Konkel left at 6:45 PM and was absent for the vote.
Meeting adjourned at 6:50 PM.
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May 15, 2018 Minutes
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CITY OF MUSKEGO Payment Approval Report - Library Board Report Alpha Page: 1
Report dates: 5/1/2018-5/31/2018 Jun 01, 2018 03:58PM
Report Criteria:
Detail report.
Invoices with totals above $0 included.
Paid and unpaid invoices included.
[Report].Description = {<>} "1099 adjustment"
Invoice Detail.Type = {>} "adjustments"
Invoice Detail.GL account =
"1000571000000"-"1000571999999","5020000000000"-"5029999999999","5030000000000"-"5039999999999","4100890716500"-"4100890716599"
Invoice Number SeqNo Type Description Invoice Date Payment Due Date Total Cost GL Period GL Account Number
BAKER & TAYLOR COMPANY
2033655010 1 Invoice PRINT 04/18/2018 05/08/2018 571.43 518 100.05.71.01.5711
2033669639 1 Invoice PRINT 04/24/2018 05/08/2018 787.65 518 100.05.71.01.5711
2033676324 1 Invoice PRINT 04/26/2018 05/22/2018 961.15 518 100.05.71.01.5711
2033683104 1 Invoice PRINT 05/01/2018 05/22/2018 3,063.55 518 100.05.71.01.5711
2033689785 1 Invoice PRINT 05/02/2018 05/22/2018 2,222.66 518 100.05.71.01.5711
2033704763 1 Invoice PRINT 05/08/2018 05/22/2018 800.28 518 100.05.71.01.5711
3084498 1 Invoice PRINT 04/10/2018 05/08/2018 17.53- 518 100.05.71.01.5711
3089743 1 Invoice PRINT 04/25/2018 05/22/2018 24.48- 518 100.05.71.01.5711
5014973331 1 Invoice PRINT 04/18/2018 05/08/2018 35.49 518 100.05.71.01.5711
5014983973 1 Invoice PRINT 04/25/2018 05/22/2018 187.20 518 100.05.71.01.5711
5014994845 1 Invoice PRINT 05/02/2018 05/22/2018 113.07 518 100.05.71.01.5711
5015005358 1 Invoice PRINT 05/09/2018 05/22/2018 165.68 518 100.05.71.01.5711
Total BAKER & TAYLOR COMPANY:8,866.15
BAKER & TAYLOR ENTERTAINMENT
B87499620 1 Invoice AV 04/13/2018 05/08/2018 14.39 518 100.05.71.02.5711
B87735570 1 Invoice AV 04/16/2018 05/08/2018 148.16 518 100.05.71.02.5711
B87814420 1 Invoice AV 04/17/2018 05/08/2018 12.73 518 100.05.71.02.5711
B87814421 1 Invoice AV 04/17/2018 05/08/2018 202.17 518 100.05.71.02.5711
B87814422 1 Invoice AV 04/17/2018 05/08/2018 43.18 518 100.05.71.02.5711
B88053600 1 Invoice AV 04/19/2018 05/08/2018 14.39 518 100.05.71.02.5711
B88421660 1 Invoice AV 04/24/2018 05/22/2018 114.11 518 100.05.71.02.5711
B88421661 1 Invoice AV 04/24/2018 05/22/2018 5.03 518 100.05.71.02.5711
B89008180 1 Invoice AV 05/01/2018 05/22/2018 64.77 518 100.05.71.02.5711
B89140790 1 Invoice AV 05/02/2018 05/22/2018 25.19 518 100.05.71.02.5711
B89226810 1 Invoice AV 05/03/2018 05/22/2018 14.23 518 100.05.71.02.5711
B89637940 1 Invoice AV 05/08/2018 05/22/2018 93.56 518 100.05.71.02.5711
B90001060 1 Invoice AV 05/11/2018 06/12/2018 407.23 618 100.05.71.02.5711
B90249320 1 Invoice AV 05/15/2018 06/12/2018 159.03 618 100.05.71.02.5711
T79151120 1 Invoice AV 04/16/2018 05/08/2018 20.14 518 100.05.71.02.5711
T79309980 1 Invoice AV 04/16/2018 05/08/2018 50.31 518 100.05.71.02.5711
Total BAKER & TAYLOR ENTERTAINMENT:1,388.62
BRODART CO.
499952 1 Invoice PROCESSING SUPPLIES 05/03/2018 05/22/2018 759.20 518 100.05.71.00.5702
Total BRODART CO.:759.20
CIVIC PLUS CORP
172408 1 Invoice LIBRARY WEB PAGE 05/29/2018 06/12/2018 682.50 518 100.05.71.00.5505
Total CIVIC PLUS CORP:682.50
COMPLETE OFFICE OF WIS
307904 4 Invoice PAPER PRODUCTS - LIBRARY 05/01/2018 05/08/2018 285.93 518 100.05.71.00.5703
317512 1 Invoice LIBRARY MAINT 05/15/2018 05/22/2018 274.00 518 100.05.71.00.5415
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CITY OF MUSKEGO Payment Approval Report - Library Board Report Alpha Page: 2
Report dates: 5/1/2018-5/31/2018 Jun 01, 2018 03:58PM
Invoice Number SeqNo Type Description Invoice Date Payment Due Date Total Cost GL Period GL Account Number
Total COMPLETE OFFICE OF WIS:559.93
DEMCO EDUCATIONAL CORP
6361439 1 Invoice PROCESSING SUPPLIES 04/24/2018 05/08/2018 769.85 518 100.05.71.00.5702
6372037 1 Invoice PROCESSING 05/08/2018 05/22/2018 192.66 518 100.05.71.00.5702
6375268 1 Invoice PROCESSING SUPPLIES 05/11/2018 06/12/2018 2,559.87 618 100.05.71.00.5702
FOL6359641 1 Invoice FOL - SUMMER READING SHIRTS 04/24/2018 05/22/2018 47.00 518 100.05.71.00.6062
Total DEMCO EDUCATIONAL CORP:3,569.38
FEH DESIGN
109006 1 Invoice CHILDRENS REDESIGN 05/01/2018 05/22/2018 1,318.29 518 410.08.90.71.6508
Total FEH DESIGN:1,318.29
FINDAWAY WORLD,LLC
252365 1 Invoice AV 04/25/2018 05/22/2018 327.94 518 100.05.71.02.5711
Total FINDAWAY WORLD,LLC:327.94
FIRST BUSINESS
3469/052218 1 Invoice SUPPLIES 04/27/2018 05/22/2018 67.75 518 100.05.71.00.5701
3469/052218 2 Invoice WLA MEMBERSHIP 04/27/2018 05/22/2018 219.00 518 100.05.71.00.5305
3469/052218 3 Invoice WLA CONFERENCE 04/27/2018 05/22/2018 147.00 518 100.05.71.00.5303
3469/052218 4 Invoice PROGRAMMING - BRIDGES INNO 04/27/2018 05/22/2018 1,539.78 518 100.05.71.00.6062
3897/052218 1 Invoice AV 04/27/2018 05/22/2018 195.39 518 100.05.71.02.5711
3897/052218 2 Invoice PRINT 04/27/2018 05/22/2018 79.27 518 100.05.71.01.5711
3913/052218 1 Invoice MAKERSPACE CONFERENCE 04/27/2018 05/22/2018 82.83 518 100.05.71.00.5303
FOL 3871/0522 1 Invoice PROGRAMMING -ADULT 04/27/2018 05/22/2018 23.33 518 100.05.71.00.6062
FOL 3871/0522 2 Invoice STAFF APPRECIATION - FOL 04/27/2018 05/22/2018 189.58 518 100.05.71.00.5701
FOL 3905/0522 1 Invoice YA PROGRAMMING - FOL 04/27/2018 05/22/2018 160.00 518 100.05.71.00.6062
FOL 3905/0522 2 Invoice WLA MEMBERSHIP 04/27/2018 05/22/2018 132.00 518 100.05.71.00.5305
FOL 3905/0522 3 Invoice WLA CONFERENCE 04/27/2018 05/22/2018 125.00 518 100.05.71.00.5303
Total FIRST BUSINESS:2,960.93
IMPACT ACQUISTIONS LLC
1088742 1 Invoice LIB-NEW LEASE PRE PAY 04/18/2018 05/08/2018 673.10 518 100.05.71.00.5401
Total IMPACT ACQUISTIONS LLC:673.10
JAMES IMAGING SYSTEMS INC (lease)
500-0356417-0 1 Invoice FINAL BILL- JAMES LEASE AGREE 05/10/2018 06/12/2018 558.15 618 100.05.71.00.5401
Total JAMES IMAGING SYSTEMS INC (lease):558.15
JANI-KING INC- MILW REGION
MIL05180155 3 Invoice CLEANING/LIB 05/01/2018 05/08/2018 3,049.00 518 100.05.71.00.5835
Total JANI-KING INC- MILW REGION:3,049.00
JANWAY COMPANY USA, INC.
128860 1 Invoice SUPPLIES 04/18/2018 05/08/2018 809.09 518 100.05.71.00.5701
Total JANWAY COMPANY USA, INC.:809.09
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CITY OF MUSKEGO Payment Approval Report - Library Board Report Alpha Page: 3
Report dates: 5/1/2018-5/31/2018 Jun 01, 2018 03:58PM
Invoice Number SeqNo Type Description Invoice Date Payment Due Date Total Cost GL Period GL Account Number
JM BRENNAN, INC.
SALES000095 1 Invoice REPLACED MOTOR SHEAVE/BEL 04/25/2018 05/22/2018 480.38 518 100.05.71.00.5415
Total JM BRENNAN, INC.:480.38
JUMP BUNCH OF WAUKESHA-LAKE COUNTRY
1771/051218 1 Invoice SUMMER PROGRAMMING 05/03/2018 05/22/2018 800.00 518 100.05.71.00.6062
Total JUMP BUNCH OF WAUKESHA-LAKE COUNTRY:800.00
KUJAWA ENTERPRISES INC.
116117 1 Invoice PLANT SERVICE - MAY 05/07/2018 05/22/2018 61.00 518 100.05.71.00.5415
Total KUJAWA ENTERPRISES INC.:61.00
LAKELAND SUPPLY, INC.
114200 2 Invoice PAPER PRODUCTS - POLICE DEP 05/01/2018 05/08/2018 166.92 518 100.05.71.00.5415
Total LAKELAND SUPPLY, INC.:166.92
LIBRARY IDEAS
61922 1 Invoice AV 05/01/2018 06/12/2018 85.75 618 100.05.71.02.5711
Total LIBRARY IDEAS:85.75
MICROMARKETING LLC
715792 1 Invoice AV 04/12/2018 05/08/2018 39.99 518 100.05.71.02.5711
716415 1 Invoice AV 04/17/2018 05/08/2018 39.99 518 100.05.71.02.5711
716783 1 Invoice AV 04/19/2018 05/22/2018 51.00 518 100.05.71.02.5711
717455 1 Invoice AV 04/25/2018 05/22/2018 35.00 518 100.05.71.02.5711
718909 1 Invoice AV 05/10/2018 06/12/2018 40.00 618 100.05.71.02.5711
Total MICROMARKETING LLC:205.98
MIDWEST TAPE
96012134 1 Invoice AV 04/17/2018 05/08/2018 73.48 518 100.05.71.02.5711
96031346 1 Invoice AV 04/23/2018 05/08/2018 57.73 518 100.05.71.02.5711
96050541 1 Invoice AV 04/30/2018 05/22/2018 123.87 518 100.05.71.02.5711
96077884 1 Invoice AV 05/08/2018 05/22/2018 120.72 518 100.05.71.02.5711
Total MIDWEST TAPE:375.80
MUSKEGO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
5952 1 Invoice PROGRAMMING 04/24/2018 05/08/2018 50.00 518 100.05.71.00.6062
Total MUSKEGO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE:50.00
MUSKEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY
PC052218-LIB 1 Invoice SUPPLIES 05/14/2018 05/22/2018 10.14 518 100.05.71.00.5701
PC052218-LIB 2 Invoice PROGRAMMING 05/14/2018 05/22/2018 11.99 518 100.05.71.00.6062
Total MUSKEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY:22.13
NABCO ENTRANCES
90051949 1 Invoice SERVICE CALL/LABOR - LIBRARY 04/24/2018 05/22/2018 139.00 518 100.05.71.00.5415
Total NABCO ENTRANCES:139.00
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CITY OF MUSKEGO Payment Approval Report - Library Board Report Alpha Page: 4
Report dates: 5/1/2018-5/31/2018 Jun 01, 2018 03:58PM
Invoice Number SeqNo Type Description Invoice Date Payment Due Date Total Cost GL Period GL Account Number
PAULINE HAASS PUBLIC LIBRARY
10029A 1 Invoice MISSING PAPERBACK - FROM HO 05/16/2018 06/12/2018 8.00 618 100.05.71.00.5774
Total PAULINE HAASS PUBLIC LIBRARY:8.00
PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE LLC
1087658811 1 Invoice AV 04/17/2018 05/08/2018 80.00 518 100.05.71.02.5711
1087671042 1 Invoice AV 04/20/2018 05/22/2018 40.00 518 100.05.71.02.5711
1087786886 1 Invoice AV 05/01/2018 05/22/2018 40.00 518 100.05.71.02.5711
1087791642 1 Invoice AV 04/25/2018 05/22/2018 50.00 518 100.05.71.02.5711
Total PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE LLC:210.00
PROFORMA ON POINT PRINT
90N8401795 1 Invoice LIBRARY CLOTHING 04/10/2018 05/08/2018 1,617.63 518 100.05.71.00.5701
Total PROFORMA ON POINT PRINT:1,617.63
RELIANCE BARCODE SOLUTIONS
4647 1 Invoice PROCESSING SUPPLIES 04/24/2018 05/22/2018 518.32 518 100.05.71.00.5702
Total RELIANCE BARCODE SOLUTIONS:518.32
SAFEWAY PEST MANAGEMENT INC.
9092/052218 2 Invoice PEST CONTROL - LIB APR 05/02/2018 05/22/2018 30.00 518 100.05.71.00.5415
Total SAFEWAY PEST MANAGEMENT INC.:30.00
THE REESE GROUP, LLC
RE052218-LIB 1 Invoice CHILDRENS REDESIGN 05/11/2018 05/22/2018 47,827.75 518 410.08.90.71.6508
Total THE REESE GROUP, LLC:47,827.75
TIME WARNER CABLE
063003301042 1 Invoice BUSINESS INTERENET CONNECT 04/24/2018 05/22/2018 94.57 518 100.05.71.00.5505
Total TIME WARNER CABLE:94.57
U.S. CELLULAR
0246740444 7 Invoice MONTHLY CHARGE- LIBRARY 04/28/2018 05/22/2018 10.00 518 100.05.71.00.5602
Total U.S. CELLULAR:10.00
VOYA SUBSCRIPTIONS
1054650-B1 1 Invoice PRINT 05/01/2018 05/22/2018 124.00 518 100.05.71.01.5711
Total VOYA SUBSCRIPTIONS:124.00
WE ENERGIES
5499-564-961/ 1 Invoice LIBRARY - ELECTRIC 04/30/2018 05/22/2018 3,720.66 518 100.05.71.00.5910
5499-564-961/ 2 Invoice LIBRARY - GAS 04/30/2018 05/22/2018 1,150.87 518 100.05.71.00.5910
Total WE ENERGIES:4,871.53
Grand Totals: 83,221.04
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CITY OF MUSKEGO Payment Approval Report - Library Board Report Alpha Page: 5
Report dates: 5/1/2018-5/31/2018 Jun 01, 2018 03:58PM
Invoice Number SeqNo Type Description Invoice Date Payment Due Date Total Cost GL Period GL Account Number
Report Criteria:
Detail report.
Invoices with totals above $0 included.
Paid and unpaid invoices included.
[Report].Description = {<>} "1099 adjustment"
Invoice Detail.Type = {>} "adjustments"
Invoice Detail.GL account =
"1000571000000"-"1000571999999","5020000000000"-"5029999999999","5030000000000"-"5039999999999","4100890716500"-"4100890716599"
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CITY OF MUSKEGO Budget Worksheet - Library Expenditures Current Year w/ Monthly Total Page: 1
Period: 05/18 Jun 05, 2018 10:27AM
2018-18 2018-18 2018-18 2018-18 % Actual Over /
Adopted Amended YTD Current Month To (Under)
Account Number Account Title Budget Budget Actual Actual Budget Budget
GENERAL FUND
CULTURE, REC AND EDUCATION
100.05.71.00.5101 SALARY & WAGES 613,713.00 613,713.00 207,609.41 22,690.17 33.83% 406,103.59-
100.05.71.00.5102 OVERTIME 2,000.00 2,000.00 16.27 16.27 .81% 1,983.73-
100.05.71.00.5201 FICA 48,484.00 48,484.00 16,347.24 1,848.08 33.72% 32,136.76-
100.05.71.00.5202 PENSION 39,332.00 39,332.00 12,878.68 1,391.18 32.74% 26,453.32-
100.05.71.00.5203 HEALTH 91,083.00 91,083.00 15,545.71 4,447.88 17.07% 75,537.29-
100.05.71.00.5204 LIFE 1,420.00 1,420.00 520.26 107.14 36.64% 899.74-
100.05.71.00.5205 FSA FEE EXPENSE .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00
100.05.71.00.5229 HEALTH INSURANCE ALLOWANCE 18,060.00 18,060.00 9,525.00 1,905.00 52.74% 8,535.00-
100.05.71.00.5302 MILEAGE 1,200.00 1,200.00 814.52 262.25 67.88% 385.48-
100.05.71.00.5303 CONFERENCES & TRAINING 3,500.00 3,500.00 571.25 354.83 16.32% 2,928.75-
100.05.71.00.5305 DUES & MEMBERSHIP 1,300.00 1,300.00 624.00 351.00 48.00% 676.00-
100.05.71.00.5401 LIBRARY EQUIPMENT 20,500.00 20,500.00 7,873.14 673.10 38.41% 12,626.86-
100.05.71.00.5415 MAINTENANCE OF BLDG & GROUNDS 36,700.00 36,700.00 14,069.92 984.38 38.34% 22,630.08-
100.05.71.00.5505 COMPUTER CHARGES 41,040.00 41,040.00 22,801.85 94.57 55.56% 18,238.15-
100.05.71.00.5602 TELEPHONE 300.00 300.00 50.00 10.00 16.67% 250.00-
100.05.71.00.5701 OFFICE SUPPLIES AND EXPENSES 8,000.00 8,000.00 4,868.31 2,692.83 60.85% 3,131.69-
100.05.71.00.5702 PROCESSING SUPPLIES 17,500.00 17,500.00 5,754.90 2,240.03 32.89% 11,745.10-
100.05.71.00.5703 HOUSEKEEPING SUPPLIES 3,800.00 3,800.00 546.69 285.93 14.39% 3,253.31-
100.05.71.00.5740 LIBRARY GRANT EXPENSE .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00
100.05.71.00.5752 LIBRARY FRIENDS EXPENSE .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00
100.05.71.00.5774 LIBRARY REPLACEMENT 1,300.00 1,300.00 101.14 .00 7.78% 1,198.86-
100.05.71.00.5835 HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES 38,000.00 38,000.00 15,245.00 3,049.00 40.12% 22,755.00-
100.05.71.00.5910 GAS & ELECTRIC 75,000.00 75,000.00 21,872.48 4,871.53 29.16% 53,127.52-
100.05.71.00.5915 SEWER & WATER 2,500.00 2,500.00 980.36 .00 39.21% 1,519.64-
100.05.71.00.6062 PROGRAMMING 6,000.00 6,000.00 5,957.91 2,632.10 99.30% 42.09-
100.05.71.01.5711 PRINT MATERIALS 115,000.00 115,000.00 38,923.99 9,069.42 33.85% 76,076.01-
100.05.71.01.5713 PRINT MATERIALS - ADULT .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00
100.05.71.02.5711 AUDIO VISUAL MATERIALS 50,000.00 50,000.00 13,808.66 2,097.47 27.62% 36,191.34-
100.05.71.03.5711 ELECTRONIC MATERIALS 16,000.00 16,000.00 12,474.00 .00 77.96% 3,526.00-
100.05.71.03.5714 AUDIO VISUAL MATERIAL - A.V..00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00
100.05.71.11.5713 PRINT MATERIALS - JUVENILE .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00
100.05.71.12.5714 AUDIO VISUAL MATERIAL - JUVENL .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00
100.05.71.14.5713 PRINT MATERIALS - MISC .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00
100.05.71.18.5713 PRINT MATERIALS - NEWSPAPER .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00
100.05.71.19.5713 PRINT MATERIALS - PERIODICALS .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00
100.05.71.23.5713 PRINT MATERIALS - REFERENCE .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00
100.05.71.26.5713 PRINT MATERIALS - SERIALS .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00
100.05.71.35.5714 AUDIO VISUAL MATRL - DATA BASE .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00
100.05.71.36.5713 PRINT MATERIALS - YOUNG ADULT .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00
Total LIBRARY DEPARTMENT:1,251,732.00 1,251,732.00 429,780.69 62,074.16 34.33% 821,951.31-
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CITY OF MUSKEGO Budget Worksheet - Library Revenues Current Year w/ Monthly Total Page: 1
Period: 05/18 Jun 05, 2018 10:19AM
2018-18 2018-18 2018-18 2018-18 % Actual Over /
Adopted Amended YTD Current month To (Under)
Account Number Account Title Budget Budget Actual Actual Budget Budget
GENERAL FUND
CULTURE, REC AND EDUCATION
100.05.71.00.4140 LIBRARY GRANTS REVENUE .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00
100.05.71.00.4150 LIBRARY - SYSTEM, ETC 116,472.00 116,472.00 60,629.30 57,429.50 52.05% 55,842.70-
100.05.71.00.4274 LIBRARY LOST AND DAMAGED 1,300.00 1,300.00 572.09 121.20 44.01% 727.91-
100.05.71.00.4313 LIBRARY FINES 17,000.00 17,000.00 6,179.80 1,405.48 36.35% 10,820.20-
100.05.71.00.4314 LIBRARY TAXABLE REVENUE 9,000.00 9,000.00 3,837.46 736.50 42.64% 5,162.54-
100.05.71.00.4542 LIBRARY PHONE USE .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00
100.05.71.00.4544 ROOM RENTAL 1,000.00 1,000.00 468.75 100.00 46.88% 531.25-
100.05.71.00.4551 SALE OF F/A - COMPUTERS .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00
100.05.71.00.4552 LIBRARY FRIENDS REVENUE .00 .00 2,680.86 .00 .00 2,680.86
Total LIBRARY DEPARTMENT:144,772.00 144,772.00 74,368.26 59,792.68 51.37% 70,403.74-
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CITY OF MUSKEGO
BALANCE SHEET
MAY 31, 2018
FEDERATED LIBRARY SYSTEM FUND
ASSETS
503.00.00.00.1001 EQUITY IN POOLED CASH 125,741.90
TOTAL ASSETS 125,741.90
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
FUND EQUITY
503.00.00.00.3510 FUND BALANCE-RESERVED 14,784.97
503.00.00.00.3520 FUND BAL-UNRESERVED UNDESIGNAT 107,712.93
REVENUE OVER EXPENDITURES - YTD 18,452.00
TOTAL FUND EQUITY 140,949.90
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 140,949.90
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CITY OF MUSKEGO
BALANCE SHEET
MAY 31, 2018
LIBRARY EXPANSION TRUST FUND
ASSETS
502.00.00.00.1001 EQUITY IN POOLED CASH ( 32,897.00)
502.00.00.00.1011 CASH IN BANK- LIBRARY-1B 12,852.04
502.00.00.00.1105 LIBRARY INVESTMENTS 43,957.21
TOTAL ASSETS 23,912.25
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
FUND EQUITY
502.00.00.00.3501 FUND BALANCE-RESERVED 61,692.95
502.00.00.00.3520 FUND BAL-UNRESERVED UNDESIGNAT ( 38,004.86)
REVENUE OVER EXPENDITURES - YTD 224.16
TOTAL FUND EQUITY 23,912.25
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 23,912.25
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Director’s Report
June 19th, 2018
1. Adult Services Update (from Elke Saylor, Head of Reference and Samantha Quail, Adult
Services Librarian): The Adult Summer Reading Program is off to a great start – there is nothing
quite like guilting parents into signing up when they sign up their kids. Samantha has again
solicited many wonderful donations from Milwaukee and Waukesha County organizations and
businesses, with additional funds coming from the Friends of the Library.
June is also a month filled with many great programs for adults, ranging from wellness and
investing to Great Lakes Lighthouses, Les Paul, Old World Wisconsin Historic Collections and
Magnificent Machines of Milwaukee as well as a presentation about the Appalachian Trail.
Check out our monthly calendar if you are interested.
As the children’s area remodel wraps up, we are approaching the reinvisioning of the Great
Room with new furniture conducive to group and individual work and casual use. Samantha and
Amanda are cooperating on this project to be implemented in the fall.
2. Children’s Update (from Abby Bussen, Children’s Librarian): We spent much of May preparing
for the big kickoff of our summer reading program. This includes lots of school visits, bringing us
to all the elementary schools (including parochial schools) in Muskego to pump kids up about
the reading program. We were invited to Kindergarten Splash, the elementary school’s final
Literacy Night program, and two of the elementary school mixers. Over the course of those
events, we reached so many families and are hoping all of them will take advantage of the great
benefits of summer reading at the library. The total number of participants (children and adults)
in our programming from January to May of this year was 9704, up from 7902 in 2017. This is
fabulous, as our total number of programs did not increase by much – in 2017, we offered 204
children’s programs from January to end of May and in 2018, we offered 206. We also spent the
last week of May moving into our beautifully renovated Kids’ area, which was the icing on the
cake of a stellar spring!
3. Young Adult Update (from Amanda Hyland, Young Adult Librarian): During the month of May,
Young Adult Librarian Amanda Hyland and Reference Assistant Jolyn Lobe have been exploring
possible design ideas for the renovation of the Teen Area which is due to take place in
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2019. They have visited several teen spaces at various libraries including Waukesha Public
Library, Fitchburg Public Library, Hedberg Public Library, Dwight Foster Public Library,
Mukwonago Community Library, Irvin L. Young Memorial Library, and Madison Central
Library. Currently they are working with Demco Interiors and Building Service Inc to come up
with proposals for layout, furniture, and engaging ways to attract teens to the space.
In May they also visited Lake Denoon Middle School, Baylane Middle School, and Muskego High
School to talk to students about the summer reading program and upcoming events. After one
week, the library has had 103 teens sign up for summer reading. Right now Amanda and Jolyn
are getting ready for the library’s first escape room which will take place on Friday, June 28.
4. Children’s Area Update: As I am writing this report, we are in the final stages of the project. The
area has been granted occupancy and is open to the public. Blinds are being hung and paint is
being touched up. The barn door has some final work to be done. The Smart Board has been
ordered thanks to the generous funding from the Lions Club and is on its way. One of our final
tasks includes replacing the temporary signage with permanent signage on the end panels and
wayfaring signage from the ceiling.
5. Other Updates:
a. Dates of Note: June 27th Library Board Strategic Planning Committee Meeting, July 17th
Library Board Meeting with vote on capital and operating budget, August 21st Waukesha
County Standards Certification letter.
b. Roberts Rules of Order: In chapter 11, page 355 it writes that “It should be noted that a
member’s absence from the meeting for which minutes are being approved does not
prevent the member from participating in their correction or approval.”
c. Summer Reading Kick-off: It was a busy week from 6/4 to 6/9! On 6/4 alone we had
1,678 items checked out. The total for the week was 6,421!
d. Friends of the Library: The 15th Annual Friends of Muskego Library’s Craft Beer and
Wine Tasting Event will be held on October 13, 2018. The Friends were wondering if the
Library Board Trustees would like to donate to help sponsor a table.
6. Continuing Education: On June 8th Brittany attended an all-day PLSR (Public Library System
Redesign) steering committee meeting to learn more about the current models being
recommended to the libraries of the State of Wisconsin and advocate for the Muskego Library’s
interests.
7. Employee Anniversaries in June: None.
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JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC TOTAL MAY YTD
Checkouts
2017 23,280 22,488 25,479 22,564 21,917 28,959 29,044 25,946 20,266 22,451 20,987 16,966 280,347 115,728
2018 23,110 21,362 23,503 23,882 19,768 111,625 111,625
% Change -0.7%-5.0%-7.8%5.8%-9.8%-3.5%
eBook Checkouts
2017 1,654 1,453 1,774 1,700 1,568 1,683 1,717 1,729 1,654 1,669 1,507 1,592 19,700 8,149
2018 1,889 1,798 1,997 1,906 1,771 9,361 9,361
% Change 14.2%23.7%12.6%12.1%12.9%14.9%
Self-Service Transaction Percentage of Total Circ (Self-check, Online Renewals, and eBook Checkouts/Checkouts and eBook Checkouts)
2017 56.4%56.5%57.3%59.4%57.7%51.7%59.1%55.7%60.0%59.1%58.6%66.8%57.1%57.5%
2018 56.9%57.3%60.1%61.3%62.4%59.6%59.6%
Library Visits
2017 10,901 11,146 13,100 10,339 10,600 14,598 13,934 12,585 9,812 10,788 9,897 7,786 135,486 56,086
2018 10,641 11,097 11,784 11,417 9,779 54,717 54,717
% Change -2.4%-0.4%-10.0%10.4%-7.7%-2.4%
Reference Transactions
2017 1,224 1,237 1,425 1,080 1,133 992 1,077 1,206 874 1,064 979 932 13,223 6,099
2018 1,387 1,249 1,407 1,362 1,043 6,448 6,448
% Change 13.3%1.0%-1.3%26.1%-7.9%5.7%
Meeting Room Use
2017 88 96 99 76 88 69 76 84 79 87 85 68 995 447
2018 101 93 102 95 82 473 473
% Change 14.8%-3.1%3.0%25.0%-6.8%5.8%
Monthly Statistics for Muskego Public Library 2018
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Pouring Station Sponsorship Request
As you may be aware, the 15th Annual Friends of Muskego Library’s Craft Beer and Wine Tasting Event
will be held on October 13, 2018. Similar to prior years, during this event there will be 12 pouring
station tables where samples of beer and wine are poured. The purchase of the beer and wine from a
vendor is a major expense of the event. The Friends of the Muskego Library want to obtain table
sponsors for each of these pouring stations to reduce the cost of the event and therefore have more of
the proceeds from the event ticket sales go to supporting our community programs.
These Pouring Station Table Sponsorships will not only help to defray our cost of the beer and wine
consumed, but show attendees active supporters of the Friends and our library. The name of the
sponsor(s) will be proudly displayed on a poster next to each pouring station.
The recommended Sponsorship for one pouring station is $200, or 2 pouring tables for $300.
Sponsorship could also be shared by any number of people participating in the support of that pouring
table. For example, support by a book club could have each of its members share in cost and be listed
individually and/or by group name.
In appreciation for your support, pouring table sponsors will receive two tickets to the wine tasting
event per table.
Contact Barb Farmerie at 262.366-8180 or Barb.Farmerie@gmail.com to claim your table!
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as of 06/14/18 as of 06/14/18
2016
ACTUAL
2017
ACTUAL
2018
BUDGET 2018 MAY YTD 2018 PROJECTED 2019 PROPOSED COMMENTS
100.05.71.00.5101 SALARY & WAGES 563,962 545,449 613,713 207,609 613,713 613,713
100.05.71.00.5102 SALARY & WAGES - OVERTIME - - 2,000 16 2,000 2,000
100.05.71.00.5201 FICA 43,699 42,496 48,484 16,347 48,484 48,484
100.05.71.00.5202 PENSION 34,681 34,633 39,332 12,879 39,332 39,332
100.05.71.00.5203 HEALTH INSURANCE 72,539 56,560 91,083 15,546 91,083 91,083
100.05.71.00.5204 LIFE INSURANCE 1,206 1,287 1,420 520 1,420 1,420
100.05.71.00.5205 FSA FEE EXPENSE - - - - - -
100.05.71.00.5229 HEALTH INSURANCE ALLOWANCE 17,680 20,390 18,060 9,525 18,060 18,060
100.05.71.01.5711 PRINT MATERIALS 116,741 114,494 115,000 38,924 115,000 115,000
100.05.71.02.5711 AUDIO VISUAL MATERIALS 47,660 51,118 50,000 13,809 50,000 50,000
100.05.71.03.5711 ELECTRONIC MATERIALS 15,889 16,247 16,000 12,474 16,000 16,000 *Based on 2018 budget. 2019 costs are expected to increase and will be shared by Bridges on 6/15.
100.05.71.00.5774 LIBRARY REPLACEMENT 637 257 1,300 101 1,300 1,300
100.05.71.00.5415 MAINTENANCE OF BLDG & GROUNDS 38,838 36,406 36,700 14,070 36,700 36,700
100.05.71.00.5602 TELEPHONE 275 225 300 50 300 300
100.05.71.00.5703 HOUSEKEEPING SUPPLIES 3,762 2,819 3,800 547 3,800 3,800
100.05.71.00.5835 HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES 36,588 36,588 38,000 15,245 38,000 38,000
100.05.71.00.5910 GAS & ELECTRIC 68,251 70,823 75,000 21,872 75,000 75,000
100.05.71.00.5915 SEWER & WATER 1,642 1,703 2,500 980 2,500 2,500
100.05.71.00.5302 MILEAGE 654 1,253 1,200 815 1,500 1,500 Mileage costs trending upward due to staff participation in conferences and community programs.
100.05.71.00.5303 CONFERENCES & TRAINING 2,868 1,306 3,500 571 3,500 3,500
100.05.71.00.5305 DUES & MEMBERSHIPS 1,034 1,260 1,300 624 1,300 1,300
100.05.71.00.5401 LIBRARY EQUIPMENT 13,509 17,643 20,500 7,873 20,500 19,900 Staff printer savings based on the City's printer maintenance contract with Impact.
100.05.71.00.5505 COMPUTER CHARGES/LIBRARY 30,929 26,936 41,040 22,802 41,040 42,190 Includes data service for hot spots
100.05.71.00.5701 OFFICE SUPPLIES 20,237 7,288 8,000 4,868 8,000 8,000
100.05.71.00.5702 PROCESSING SUPPLIES - 17,360 17,500 5,755 17,500 17,500
100.05.71.00.5740 LIBRARY GRANT EXP 6,825 2,193 - - - 1,592 Grant expense and revenue separated into own account in 2019.
100.05.71.00.5752 LIBRARY FRIENDS EXP 4,936 7,736 - - - 5,000 Friends expense and revenue separated into own account in 2019.
100.05.71.00.6062 PROGRAMMING 4,718 5,771 6,000 5,958 12,592 6,500 Looking to continue to expand and innovate with new ideas.
EXPENDITURE TOTAL 1,149,760 1,120,241 1,251,732 429,781 1,258,624 1,259,674 Grant and Friends expense separated into own account in 2019.
100.05.71.00.4140 LIBRARY GRANT REV 6,858 1,592 0 - 1,592 1,592 Grant expense and revenue separated into own account in 2019.
100.05.71.00.4150 LIBRARY - SYSTEM, ETC 113,836 112,846 116,472 60,629 116,472 116,472 *Based on 2018 budget. We will receive the 2019 budget from Bridges.
100.05.71.00.4274 LIBRARY LOST & DAMAGED 1,551 1,941 1,300 572 1,300 1,300
100.05.71.00.4313 LIBRARY FINES 17,610 16,640 17,000 6,180 17,000 17,000
100.05.71.00.4314 LIBRARY TAXABLE REVENUE 9,210 7,908 9,000 3,837 9,000 9,000
100.05.71.00.4544 ROOM RENTAL 2,450 1,050 1,000 469 1,000 1,000
100.05.71.00.4552 LIBRARY FRIENDS REV 4,936 6,945 - 2,681 5,000 5,000 Friends expense and revenue separated into own account in 2019.
REVENUE TOTAL 156,452 148,922 144,772 74,368 151,364 151,364 Grant and Friends revenue separated into own account in 2019.
NET CITY SUPPORT FOR LIBRARY 993,309 971,319 1,106,960 355,412 1,107,260 1,108,310
Category Summaries
SALARIES TOTAL 563,962 545,449 615,713 207,626 615,713 615,713
BENEFITS TOTAL 169,804 155,366 198,379 54,817 198,379 198,379
SALARIES & BENEFITS 733,766 700,815 814,092 262,443 814,092 814,092
MATERIALS TOTAL 180,927 182,116 182,300 65,308 182,300 182,300
BUILDING & UTILITIES TOTAL 149,356 148,564 156,300 52,764 156,300 156,300
MISCELLANEOUS 85,711 88,746 99,040 49,266 105,932 106,982
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TOTAL 1,149,760 1,120,241 1,251,732 429,781 1,258,624 1,259,674 Grant and Friends expense separated into own account in 2019.
*Based on 2018 budget. 2019 will be given by HR on 7/28/18.
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Bridges Library System Staff Reports
June 2018
Connie Meyer – Library System Director
Public Library System Redesign (PLSR): This month I spent considerable time related to the PLSR
project. At Friday’s model selection meeting in Stevens Point, two models were selected to advance to
the library community for feedback. Model Y reduces the number of library systems in Wisconsin from
16 to 6-8. Model W keeps the current structure but introduces new standards of library system services
and a change to the library system aid funding formula. There is a comment period from June 11
through July 20 and I will be encouraging every library to submit feedback during that time. We will
have a presentation from the PLSR steering committee at the APL meeting on Friday. Board members
are invited to attend that meeting if they’d like to hear the presentation and discussion.
Hartland Public Library Director Search: The search for a new Library director was reopened. A day of
interviews was held last week. I am optimistic a decision will be made and announced soon.
Strategic Planning: The staff and I spent time this month working on our Library System’s strategic plan.
It will be ready for review at the June APL and board meetings.
2019 Budget: I attended Waukesha County’s official budget kickoff on Tuesday, June 5. Our timeline
will be similar to past years. APL will review member formula and cost sharing models in June and then
the first draft of the budget will be presented in July. A special thanks to Meg who worked hard to
provide detailed budget information to all staff to assist them in planning for their programs—an
important element of the budget process.
State Biennial Budget: Speaking of budgets, I attended a state biennial budget meeting as a part of the
Library Development & Legislation (LD&L) leadership team with Dr. Evers (Supt. of Public Instruction)
and Kurt Kiefer (Asst. Superintendent/DPI-DLT). That meeting went very well and we will be continuing
to do the background work to have the budget request ready for the DPI by their deadline later this
summer.
Resource Library Contract: This month Bruce Gay and I met to discuss the 2019 resource library
contract. Bruce will be sharing some ideas for services that could be incorporated into the future
contract at the next APL meeting.
Library Standards: The state has released its updated state library standards document. You can see it
(along with background information) here: https://dpi.wi.gov/pld/boards-directors/library-standards.
Remember, these standards are a self-evaluation tool as opposed to being compulsory.
Waukesha County has adopted compulsory library standards as a part of its county library plan. Library
boards must certify compliance with the county library standards in order to qualify for the municipal
exemption from the county library tax. In May, we sent this year’s Waukesha County standards letters
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to the library directors. Waukesha County libraries have until August 31 to return their certification
form to our office.
Mellanie Mercier – Automation Coordinator/Assistant Director
Router Replacement: The County’s bidding process for choosing a company to configure and install the
new routers is complete. Taylor Computer Services will be working with me to create a schedule to get
the new routers installed at the Waukesha County libraries in the next few weeks. The router at the
headend will need to be replaced and there will be a short down time, before hours, to get that
done. Stay tuned for a date.
Laurie Freund – Coordinator of Library Development
Summer CE Opportunities: Learning never stops. More information and registrations for these will be
going up soon.
• Creativity and Aging: Arts Education for Older Adults: We have two sessions (July 24 at
Brookfield and July 25 at Dodgeville) for Wisconsin public library staffs for a full-day training on
how libraries can engage older adults in your community through art programs. Lifetime Arts
will be providing the training. Seating is limited to 25 per session. One person per library will be
able to register. Information and registration will be available soon. Attend the webinar below
to learn more about this training:
Introductory webinar to Creativity and Aging
Wednesday, June 27, 2018
1:00 pm (Central Time)
Info & Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7777103420206854147
• Media Relations (July 31 at Brookfield): Our own Bridges PR Librarian, Jill Fuller, and Waukesha
County’s Press Secretary/PIO, Nicole Armendariz, will provide a workshop for library staffs on
how libraries can build a positive working relationship with the media and handle negative
publicity after a crisis. Registration coming soon!
• Wisconsin Trustee Training Week 2018 (August 13-17): One webcast will be offered each day
during the lunch hour (12-1 pm) on a variety of topics. This is open to library trustees and library
staffs. Attend any or all of the webcasts. These will be archived. Information and registration is
available at http://www.wistrusteetraining.com/. Take a look at this year’s lineup:
o Mon, August 13: Orientation for New Library Board Trustees
o Tue, August 14: Effective Boards Have Effective Meetings!
o Wed, August 15: From Advocate to Activist
o Thu, August 16: Wisconsin Public Library Standards, 6th Edition for Trustees
o Fri, August 17: Crafting Your Library’s Story with Data
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Angela Meyers – Coordinator of Youth and Special Needs Services
Library Memory Project: Wild Plum Library Memory Project (http://librarymemoryproject.org/) is the
newest group formed in January 2018 and includes Menomonee Falls, Germantown, Brookfield, and Elm
Grove. They each successfully hosted a memory café with an average attendance of 22. Beth Savagian,
from Pewaukee Public Library, and I submitted our two-year marketing grant final report to Bader
Philanthropies, Inc.
Students as Community Members: I attended a DPI, LSTA funded, workshop in Marshfield called
“Students as Community Members.” This was an all day workshop attended by both public libraries and
school library media specialists. I was the only system person in attendance! Those who attended were
eligible to apply for a partnership grant, due four weeks after the workshop. I am applying along with
Waukesha Public Library and the Waukesha School District, to bring in a Latinx author to two of the dual
language schools in Waukesha as well as to host an author meet and greet at the Waukesha Public
Library.
Consultation: I had a great brainstorming meeting with Jodi at the Butler Public Library about outreach.
We talked about home delivery, lobby stops, deposit collections, curbside pick-up, and more. Jodi is
excited to get an outreach program started.
Accessibility Scans: The Bridges Library System board approved the memorandum of understanding
between Bridges, Society’s Assets and IndependenceFirst to perform accessibility scans and provide
individual reports at their May board meeting. I scheduled nine of the 17 scans with the first scans set
for June 22 at Delafield and Johnson Creek.
Youth Service Visits: I have been making the rounds to the member libraries to chat with the library
staff working in youth services. I want to learn how I can better support them in their positions at the
library. This last month, I visited Big Bend, Jefferson, and Johnson Creek.
Jill Fuller - Marketing & Communications Librarian
SLP Promotion: Summer Library Program is underway and all libraries have received their performer
posters (3 each) and sponsor posters, which highlights and thanks the sponsors who donated coupons to
the program. In addition, I have worked on getting some press for SLP, including an ad on the popular
Lake Country Family Fun blog, and two TV news spots on Madison’s WKOW and Milwaukee’s Fox6, both
of which are coming up later this month.
County Fair prep: Once again, we are promoting our libraries at the two county fairs this July, so I am
working on getting everything ready for those. The theme this year ties in with our Libraries Transform
campaign, with a focus on play and discovery at the libraries. Besides informational handouts, we will
have interactive stations, including some coloring boards, Ozobots, Makerspace materials, and
“personalized” reading recommendations. I have also made some new banners for the booth, which will
be available for our libraries to request and use for their own outreach or in-house promotions.
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Libraries Transform Review: I received final numbers from the billboard companies, so I wanted to
share the results from the Libraries Transform campaign in February. In evaluating the campaign, it is
exciting to hear all of the ways the Libraries Transform message spread in our communities. We had
anticipated and aimed for an immediate increase on cardholder and circulation numbers, but did not
realize this goal. However, the numbers collected from our public awareness outreach initiatives show
we reached a large number of people outside of our libraries, which will very likely have a long-term
impact in image and word-of-mouth. One change I would make for future campaigns would be to create
an evaluation template for the individual libraries; many of our libraries had high online engagement,
including many comments and interactions. I did not collect this information at the system level for each
library but in the future, I will develop an evaluation template that each library can follow and share
with me. Lesson learned! ☺
The campaign resulted in:
• Over 110 community stakeholders, library advocates, and community organizations
participating in the READ poster initiative
• Media coverage in six local news outlets, including WUWM’s Lake Effect, several county
newspapers, and Fox6 News, highlighting the Libraries Transform campaign. This does not
include local online papers picking up individual library programs.
• Over 5.2 million impressions (views) from the four Libraries Transform billboards (as reported by
Lamar and Clear Channel).
• Increase in social media engagement on the Bridges Library System’s Facebook page in
February:
o 37,051 total impressions (7% increase from January 2018)
o 2,886 total clicks on content (178% increase from January 2018)
o 1,925 total engaged users (44% increase from January 2018)
This does not include the engagements and impressions on individual library pages.
• Coverage on ALA’s I Love Libraries blog, which garnered 571 page views and 98 outbound links
to our website.
Beth Bechtel – Database Management Librarian
Catalog Clean-Up: In May, I started a regular, ongoing project that improves OverDrive bibliographic
records in the CAFÉ catalog. The improved OverDrive records from OCLC have better information such
as subject headings, corrected author names, descriptive summaries, and series statements. These all
make the titles easier to retrieve and understand in the public catalog. Adding these better OverDrive
records has become a part of my weekly workflow.
This month I continued a clean-up project for travel guides. For a variety of reasons, there are multiple
bib records for the same titles of travel guides in the shared catalog. I have worked my way through the
Fodor’s guides and am now going through the Frommer’s travel guides.
Consulting Visits: Shawn Carlson and I are continuing to visit libraries to talk about cataloging and
circulation work in Polaris. This month we spent time at the libraries in North Lake, Big Bend, and
Menomonee Falls.
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Continuing Education: Last week I was able to attend two 6-hour webinar workshops: Introduction to
Polaris SQL, and Intermediate Polaris SQL. SQL is a computer language used to find and manage
information in databases, and these classes offered good basic examples of how to use SQL to get data
from our catalog.
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