LIBRARY BOARD Packet 12192023CITY OF MUSKEGO
LIBRARY BOARD AGENDA , l
12/19/2023
i PM Lbr
Library Conference Room, S73 W16663 Janesville MUSKEGO
Road PUBLIC LIBRARY
IDEAS. INFORMATION. COMMUNITY.
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https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84018841758
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Phone: 312-626-6799
To request an accommodation for attending the meeting in person, please call 262-971-2100 at
least 24 hours in advance.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC COMMENT
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Minutes - November 21, 2023
November 21, 2023 Minutes
November 2023 Financials
November 2023 Financials
PRESIDENTS REPORT
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
December 2023 Director's Report
December Library Director 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:
Discussion/Action: Approval of 2024-2028 Library Strategic Plan
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Strategic Plan Data Brief
Discussion: Feedback to Personnel Committee Regarding 2023 Library Director Annual Evaluation
NOTICE OF CLOSED SESSION
The Library Board of the City of Muskego will meet at approximately 5:OOPM, or as soon thereafter as
time permits on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 in the Library Conference Room, Muskego Public Library,
S73 W16663 Janesville Road, Muskego, Wisconsin, following conclusion of consideration of the above
portion of its regularly scheduled agenda, to vote on a motion to convene in closed session at said time
and place for discussion relative to:
Discussion relative to Feedback to Personnel Committee Regarding 2023 Library Director Annual
Evaluation. The Library Board will hold the closed session in the Library Conference Room.
A closed session for the above purpose is authorized pursuant to the provisions of Wis. Stats. Section
§19.85(1)(c) , which authorizes a governmental body, upon motion duly made and carried, to meet in
closed session to consider employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any
public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility.
Upon conclusion of the closed session, the Library Board will convene in open session to consider its
public agenda, including motions to recommend approval or rejection of the above -listed deliberations or
any of the public agenda items that have not been acted upon.
OPEN SESSION
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
ADJOURNMENT
NOTICE
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 -STATED 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.
ALSO, 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
11 /21 /2023
5:00 PM
Library Conference Room, S73 W16663 MUSKEGO
Janesville Road PUBLIC. LIBRARY
IDEAS. INFOR,.f. TION. COMMUNITY.
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88199002281
Webinar ID: 881 9900 2281
Phone: 312-626-6799
To request an accommodation for attending the meeting in person, please call 262-971-2100
at least 24 hours in advance.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
President Konkel called the meeting to order at 5:01PM.
ROLL CALL
Present were President Konkel, Trustee Blair, Trustee Foundos, Trustee Humphreys, Trustee Kangas,
Trustee B. Schroeder, Alderperson D. Schroeder, Trustee Woodward and Director Larson.
Trustee Heinowski was excused. Trustee Blair left at 5:25PM.
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC COMMENT
CONSENT AGENDA
Trustee B. Schroeder made a motion to approve the CONSENT AGENDA, Trustee
Woodward seconded. Motion Passed 7 in favor.
Approval of Minutes - October 17, 2023
October 2023 Financials
PRESIDENTS REPORT
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
November 2023 Director's Report
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Discussion update and possible action maybe taken on any or all of the
following:
NEW BUSINESS Discussion update and possible action maybe taken on any or all of the following:
Discussion/Action: Approval of annual Bridges CAFE Addendum Agreement
Trustee Foundos made a motion to approve the annual Bridges CAFE Addendum
Agreement, Trustee Woodward seconded. Motion Passed 7 in favor.
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Discussion/Action: Library Study Room Project Update
Trustee Kangas made a motion to approve Library study room pod purchase.
Alderperson D. Schroeder seconded. Motion Passed 6 in favor.
Discussion: 2023 Action Plan Year End Review
Discussion: Review of draft of 2024-2028 Muskego Public Library Strategic Plan
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Woodward made a motion to adjourn, Trustee Kangas seconded. Motion Passed
6 in favor.
Meeting adjourned at 6:24 PM.
NOTICE
IT IS POSSIBLE THAT MEMBERS OF AND POSSIBLY QUORUM OF MEMBERS OF OTHER GOVERNMENTAL BODIES OF THE
MUNICIPALITY MAY BE IN ATTENDANCE AT THE ABOVE -STATED 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.
ALSO, 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 Payment Approval Report -Library Board Report Alpha Page: 1
Report dates: 11/1/2023-11/30/2023 Dec 06, 2023 11:OOAM
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
SegNo
Type
Description
Invoice Date
Payment Due Date
Total Cost
GL Period
GL Account Number
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES
17K9-4WCF-C
1
Invoice
PRINT
10/27/2023
11/26/2023
80.54
1123
100.05.71.01.5711
19G1-9PVY-M
1
Invoice
FOL - KIDS
11/05/2023
12/05/2023
138.82
1123
100.05.71.00.5752
1CCY-X9LQ-G
1
Invoice
KIDS INFINITY GAME TABLE & BAT
10/28/2023
11/27/2023
1,191.39
1123
100.05.71.00.5401
1CFJ-FQHV-Q
1
Invoice
SWITCH GAME
11/13/2023
12/13/2023
39.99
1223
100.05.71.03.5711
1CPD-3JDG-D
1
Invoice
31NBOOK TAPE
11/04/2023
12/04/2023
68.48
1123
100.05.71.00.5702
1CPD-3JDG-D
2
Invoice
CHARGING CABLES, TAPE, BATTE
11/04/2023
12/04/2023
231.31
1123
100.05.71.00.5701
1 F3J-GV7J-XP
1
Invoice
3 271N MONITORS - CIRC
11/20/2023
12/20/2023
389.97
1123
100.05.71.00.5505
1F3J-GV7J-XP
2
Invoice
CORD PROTECTOR
11/20/2023
12/20/2023
13.99
1123
100.05.71.00.5701
1K7N-9C7L-1X
1
Invoice
SWITCH GAMES
10/26/2023
11/25/2023
93.37
1123
100.05.71.03.5711
1KNC-6CMN-N
1
Invoice
PRINT
10/30/2023
11/29/2023
37.84
1123
100.05.71.01.5711
1 LCN-RFWM-1
1
Invoice
XBOX & SWITCH GAMES
11/16/2023
12/16/2023
79.98
1223
100.05.71.03.5711
1NHG-RX1X-P
1
Invoice
PRINT
11/19/2023
12/19/2023
45.32
1223
100.05.71.01.5711
1NW1-W3XG-
1
Invoice
SWITCH, XBOX, PLAYSTATION GA
11/04/2023
10/13/2128
229.64
1123
100.05.71.03.5711
1QC4-JJLK-PF
1
Invoice
PENCIL SHARPENER, TAPE, EARB
10/30/2023
11/29/2023
196.99
1123
100.05.71.00.5701
1QC4-JJLK-PF
2
Invoice
SOAP
10/30/2023
11/29/2023
7.44
1123
100.05.71.00.5703
1RRY-MWXP-6
1
Invoice
SWITCH GAMES
10/27/2023
11/26/2023
119.98
1123
100.05.71.03.5711
1T4Q-NWWT-6
1
Invoice
FOL - KIDS AMAZON CANCELED
11/09/2023
12/09/2023
138.82-
1123
100.05.71.00.5752
1W6C-QC4X-6
1
Invoice
SWITCH CREDIT
10/27/2023
11/26/2023
.94-
1123
100.05.71.03.5711
1WVY-7FN7-P
1
Invoice
SWITCH GAME
10/30/2023
11/29/2023
39.99
1123
100.05.71.03.5711
Total AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES: 2,865.28
BAKER & TAYLOR COMPANY
2037885294
1 Invoice
PRINT
10/19/2023
11/28/2023
563.42
1123
100.05.71.01.5711
2037890077
1 Invoice
PRINT
10/24/2023
11/23/2023
447.64
1123
100.05.71.01.5711
2037898419
1 Invoice
PRINT
10/25/2023
11/24/2023
517.32
1123
100.05.71.01.5711
2037903788
1 Invoice
PRINT
10/27/2023
11/27/2023
1,139.59
1123
100.05.71.01.5711
2037903861
1 Invoice
PRINT
10/27/2023
11/27/2023
333.81
1123
100.05.71.01.5711
2037904253
1 Invoice
PRINT
10/27/2023
11/27/2023
281.39
1123
100.05.71.01.5711
2037912569
1 Invoice
PRINT
11/01/2023
12/01/2023
1,855.37
1123
100.05.71.01.5711
Total BAKER & TAYLOR COMPANY: 5,138.54
BAKER & TAYLOR ENTERTAINMENT
H66527350
1
Invoice
AV
10/11/2023
11/10/2023
132.42
1123
100.05.71.02.5711
H66606720
1
Invoice
AV
10/17/2023
11/16/2023
25.19
1123
100.05.71.02.5711
H66628040
1
Invoice
AV
10/19/2023
11/18/2023
32.24
1123
100.05.71.02.5711
H66645450
1
Invoice
AV
10/23/2023
11/22/2023
393.24
1123
100.05.71.02.5711
H66653510
1
Invoice
AV
10/23/2023
11/22/2023
17.99
1123
100.05.71.02.5711
H66662300
1
Invoice
AV
10/23/2023
11/22/2023
42.45
1123
100.05.71.02.5711
H66665830
1
Invoice
AV
10/24/2023
11/23/2023
118.01
1123
100.05.71.02.5711
H66704030
1
Invoice
AV
10/27/2023
11/27/2023
23.76
1123
100.05.71.02.5711
H66714080
1
Invoice
AV
11/02/2023
12/02/2023
11.88
1123
100.05.71.02.5711
H66738640
1
Invoice
AV
11/02/2023
12/02/2023
12.73
1123
100.05.71.02.5711
H66746910
1
Invoice
AV
11/01/2023
12/01/2023
68.37
1123
100.05.71.02.5711
H66758150
1
Invoice
AV
11/03/2023
12/03/2023
33.11
1123
100.05.71.02.5711
T24226070
1
Invoice
AV
10/24/2023
11/23/2023
25.19
1123
100.05.71.02.5711
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CITY OF MUSKEGO
Invoice Number SegNo Type
Total BAKER & TAYLOR ENTERTAINMENT:
BIGELOW REFRIGERATION
70006
1 Invoice
Total BIGELOW REFRIGERATION:
CARDMEMBER SERVICE
1530EMNOV2
4 Invoice
1530EMNOV2
2 Invoice
1530EMNOV2
3 Invoice
1530EMNOV2
5 Invoice
1530EMNOV2
1 Invoice
3469BLANOV2
6 Invoice
3469BLANOV2
4 Invoice
3469BLANOV2
2 Invoice
3469BLANOV2
3 Invoice
3469BLANOV2
5 Invoice
3469BLANOV2
1 Invoice
3897SQNOV23
1 Invoice
3905AHNOV23
1 Invoice
3905AHNOV23
2 Invoice
7547GWNOV2
3 Invoice
7547GWNOV2
5 Invoice
Total CARDMEMBER SERVICE:
DEMCO EDUCATIONAL CORP
7395589
1 Invoice
Total DEMCO EDUCATIONAL
CORP:
ENVISIONWARE, INC
I N V-U S-68489
1 Invoice
Total ENVISIONWARE, INC:
FASTSIGNS OF WAUKESHA
2194-11381
1 Invoice
Total FASTSIGNS OF WAUKESHA:
FINDAWAY WORLD LLC
446880
1 Invoice
Total FINDAWAY WORLD
LLC:
HEARTLAND BUSINESS SYSTEMS
642055-Oct202
8 Invoice
646344-h
3 Invoice
650641-H
8 Invoice
Total HEARTLAND BUSINESS SYSTEMS:
JANI-KING INC- MILW REGION
MIL11230094
3 Invoice
Payment Approval Report -Library Board Report Alpha Page: 2
Report dates: 11/1/2023-11/30/2023 Dec 06, 2023 11:00AM
Description Invoice Date Payment Due Date Total Cost GL Period GL Account Number
aoo.0o
BOTTLE FILLER INSTALL 11/21/2023 12/06/2023 503.80 1123 100.05.71.00.5401
503.80
ROOTING 4 MUSKEGO
10/28/2023
SMART LEARNING SUITES 10.25.2
10/28/2023
MONSTER MASH
10/28/2023
WLA YSS PERFORMERS SHOWCA
10/28/2023
FOL - ATLAS
10/28/2023
HOT SPOT SERVICE RENEWAL - 5
10/28/2023
12.01.23-11.30.24 MILW JOURNAL
10/28/2023
CIRC DRAWER DIVIDERS, STAPLE
10/28/2023
9.29.23-10.28.23 BUSINESS INTER
10/28/2023
WATER BOTTLE FILLING RETROFI
10/28/2023
IN-SERVICE
10/28/2023
CRAFTERNOON
10/28/2023
FOL - TEENS
10/28/2023
WLA CONFERENCE - AMANDA & E
10/28/2023
SOAP DISPENSER
10/27/2023
STRAITS LAMPS
10/27/2023
11/27/2023
11/27/2023
11/27/2023
11/27/2023
11/27/2023
11/27/2023
11/27/2023
11/27/2023
11/27/2023
11/27/2023
11/27/2023
11/27/2023
11/27/2023
11/27/2023
11 /24/2023
11/24/2023
CD/DVD CASES, VISTAFOIL, BOO 11/08/2023 12/08/2023
7.99
1123
100.05.71.00.6062
61.95
1123
100.05.71.00.5505
123.88
1123
100.05.71.00.6062
20.00
1123
100.05.71.00.6062
6.79
1123
100.05.71.00.5752
600.00
1123
100.05.71.00.5505
936.98
1123
100.05.71.01.5711
42.76
1123
100.05.71.00.5701
109.98
1123
100.05.71.00.5505
872.94
1123
100.05.71.00.5401
161.61
1123
100.05.71.00.5303
33.96
1123
100.05.71.00.6062
33.79
1123
100.05.71.00.5752
39.54
1123
100.05.71.00.5303
55.89
1123
100.05.71.00.5415
93.23
1123
100.05.71.00.5415
o,c0 i.ca
1.119.96 1123 100.05.71.00.5702
1,11U.ao
6ROLLS 1500/EA 2X3 RFID TAGS 11/16/2023 12/16/2023 2,386.00 1123 100.05.71.00.5702
2,386.00
SIGNAGE DESIGN 11/28/2023 12/13/2023 250.00 1123 100.05.71.00.5740
AV 11 /20/2023 12/20/2023 865.88 1123 100.05.71.02.5711
MONTHLY-365.GOV/LIBRARY 11/01/2023 11/16/2023 121.30 1123 100.05.71.00.5505
CONSULANTS TIME 10/27/2023 11/02/2023 2,650.55 1123 100.05.71.00.5505
MONTHLY-365.GOV/LIBRARY 11/20/2023 12/16/2023 121.30 1123 100.05.71.00.5505
2,893.15
LIBRARY 11/01/2023 11/30/2023 3,203.32 1123 100.05.71.00.5835
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CITY OF MUSKEGO Payment Approval Report -Library Board Report Alpha Page: 3
Report dates: 11/1/2023-11/30/2023 Dec 06, 2023 11:00AM
Invoice Number SegNo Type
Description
Invoice Date
Payment Due Date
Total Cost
GL Period
GL Account Number
Total JANI-KING INC- MILW REGION:
3,203.32
KANOPY INC
373287 1 Invoice
10 23 KANOPY
10/31/2023
11/30/2023
168.30
1123
100.05.71.03.5711
Total KANOPY INC:
168.30
KUJAWA ENTERPRISES INC.
275474 1 Invoice
11 NOV 23 PLANT MAINT
11/03/2023
12/03/2023
61.00
1123
100.05.71.00.5415
Total KUJAWA ENTERPRISES INC.:
61.00
MIDWEST TAPE
504535208 1 Invoice
AV
10/23/2023
11/22/2023
29.98
1123
100.05.71.02.5711
504570019 1 Invoice
AV
10/31/2023
11/30/2023
126.97
1123
100.05.71.02.5711
504570110 1 Invoice
AV
10/31/2023
11/30/2023
274.93
1123
100.05.71.02.5711
504578187 1 Invoice
HOOPLA USAGE 10 23
11/01/2023
12/01/2023
943.58
1123
100.05.71.03.5711
Total MIDWESTTAPE:
1,375.46
MUSKEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY
PC110723-LIB 2 Invoice
CIRC DESK DRAWER DIVIDERS
11/07/2023
11/07/2023
15.60
1123
100.05.71.00.5701
PC110723-LIB 1 Invoice
DIXIE CUPS FOR DISC CLEANER
11/07/2023
11/07/2023
5.24
1123
100.05.71.00.5701
Total MUSKEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY:
20.84
PENWORTHY COMPANY LLC, THE
0595177-IN 1 Invoice
PRINT
11/13/2023
12/13/2023
2,492.28
1123
100.05.71.01.5711
Total PENWORTHY COMPANY LLC, THE:
2,492.28
SAFEWAY PEST MANAGEMENT INC.
720792 1 Invoice
PEST CONTROL LIBRARY
11/06/2023
12/03/2023
35.00
1123
100.05.71.00.5415
Total SAFEWAY PEST MANAGEMENT INC.:
35.00
SEBERT
20091 2 Invoice
NOV 2023 - LAWN MAINTENANCE
11/30/2023
11/30/2023
1,500.00
1123
100.05.71.00.5415
Total SEBERT
1,500.00
WE ENERGIES
4790518525 1 Invoice
LIBRARY (00118)
10/30/2023
11/21/2023
6,103.96
1123
100.05.71.00.5910
Total WE ENERGIES:
6,103.96
WEATHERPRO EXTERIORS
WPC-1619-1 1 Invoice
ROOF WATER DIVERTERS & PAT
11/02/2023
12/02/2023
1,150.00
1123
100.05.71.00.5415
Total WEATHERPRO EXTERIORS:
1,150.00
Grand Totals:
36,270.64
CITY OF MUSKEGO Payment Approval Report -Library Board Report Alpha Page: 4
Report dates: 11/1/2023-11/30/2023 Dec 06, 2023 11:OOAM
Invoice Number SegNo 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"21000571999999","5020000000000""5029999999999","5030000000000""5039999999999","4100890716500""4100890716599"
CITY OF MUSKEGO Budget Worksheet - Library Revenues Current Year w/ Monthly Total Page: 1
Period: 11/23 Dec 06, 2023 02:27PM
Account Number Account Title
r7��I�:L•1�1�1.1�
CULTURE, REC AND EDUCATION
100.05.71.00.4140
LIBRARY GRANTS REVENUE
100.05.71.00.4150
LIBRARY -SYSTEM, ETC
100.05.71.00.4274
LIBRARY LOST AND DAMAGED
100.05.71.00.4313
LIBRARY FINES
100.05.71.00.4314
LIBRARY TAXABLE REVENUE
100.05.71.00.4542
LIBRARY PHONE USE
100.05.71.00.4544
ROOM RENTAL
100.05.71.00.4551
SALE OF F/A- COMPUTERS
100.05.71.00.4552
LIBRARY FRIENDS REVENUE
Total LIBRARY DEPARTMENT
2023-23
2023-23
2023-23
Adopted
Amended
YTD
Budget
Budget
Actual
.00
.00
.00
157, 217.00
157, 217.00
157, 216.92
1,300.00
1,300.00
2,701.52
15,000.00
15,000.00
10,130.53
9,000.00
9,000.00
7,655.25
.00
.00
.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
1,450.00
.00
.00
.00
5,000.00
5,000.00
4,848.31
188, 517.00
188, 517.00
184,002.53
2023-23
% Actual
Over /
Current Month
To
(Under)
Actual
Budget
Budget
.00
.00
.00
.00
100.00%
0.08-
256.10
207.81 %
1,401.52
918.90
67.54%
4,869.47-
813.72
85.06%
1,344.75-
.00
.00
.00
75.00
145.00%
450.00
.00
.00
.00
193.13
96.97%
151.69-
2,256.85
97.61 %
4,514.47-
CITY OF MUSKEGO Budget Worksheet - Library Expenditures Current Year w/ Monthly Total Page: 1
Period: 11/23 Dec 06, 2023 02:20PM
Account Number
Account Title
2023-23
Adopted
Budget
2023-23
Amended
Budget
2023-23
YTD
Actual
2023-23
Current Month
Actual
% Actual
To
Budget
Over/
(Under)
Budget
GENERALFUND
CULTURE, REC AND EDUCATION
100.05.71.00.5101
SALARY & WAGES
722,687.11
722,687.11
596,315.19
53,830.53
82.51%
126,371.92-
100.05.71.00.5102
OVERTIME
2,000.00
2,000.00
654.90
.00
32.75%
1,345.10-
100.05.71.00.5201
FICA
56,907.36
56,907.36
44,693.57
3,995.70
78.54%
12,213.79-
100.05.71.00.5202
PENSION
40,644.37
40,644.37
33,016.55
2,977.74
81.23%
7,627.82-
100.05.71.00.5203
HEALTH
96,423.00
96,423.00
121,938.39
10,765.54
126.46%
25,515.39
100.05.71.00.5204
LIFE
1,297.87
1,297.87
951.55
73.73
73.32%
346.32-
100.05.71.00.5205
FSA FEE EXPENSE
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
100.05.71.00.5229
HEALTH INSURANCE ALLOWANCE
19,200.00
19,200.00
12,000.00
800.00
62.50%
7,200.00-
100.05.71.00.5302
MILEAGE
1,500.00
1,500.00
1,000.64
209.93
66.71%
499.36-
100.05.71.00.5303
CONFERENCES & TRAINING
3,500.00
3,500.00
2,623.45
201.15
74.96%
876.55-
100.05.71.00.5305
DUES & MEMBERSHIP
1,300.00
1,300.00
835.00
.00
64.23%
465.00-
100.05.71.00.5401
LIBRARY EQUIPMENT
16,800.00
16,800.00
8,441.11
2,064.33
50.24%
8,358.89-
100.05.71.00.5415
MAINTENANCE OF BLDG & GROUNDS
45,200.00
45,200.00
33,813.61
2,895.12
74.81%
11,386.39-
100.05.71.00.5505
COMPUTER CHARGES
51,037.00
51,037.00
48,974.53
3,543.78
95.96%
2,062.47-
100.05.71.00.5602
TELEPHONE
920.00
920.00
.00
.00
.00
920.00-
100.05.71.00.5701
OFFICE SUPPLIES AND EXPENSES
7,500.00
7,500.00
6,127.87
565.24
81.70%
1,372.13-
100.05.71.00.5702
PROCESSING SUPPLIES
15,500.00
15,500.00
13,779.36
3,574.44
88.90%
1,720.64-
100.05.71.00.5703
HOUSEKEEPING SUPPLIES
3,000.00
3,000.00
2,655.78
471.59
88.53%
344.22-
100.05.71.00.5740
LIBRARY GRANT EXPENSE
.00
.00
1,255.50
.00
.00
1,255.50
100.05.71.00.5752
LIBRARY FRIENDS EXPENSE
5,000.00
5,000.00
4,848.31
40.58
96.97%
151.69-
100.05.71.00.5774
LIBRARY REPLACEMENT
300.00
300.00
.00
.00
.00
300.00-
100.05.71.00.5835
HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES
45,300.00
45,300.00
37,785.84
3,203.32
83.41%
7,514.16-
100.05.71.00.5910
GAS & ELECTRIC
73,000.00
73,000.00
70,796.42
6,103.96
96.98%
2,203.58-
100.05.71.00.5915
SEWER & WATER
2,500.00
2,500.00
2,115.28
.00
84.61%
384.72-
100.05.71.00.6062
PROGRAMMING
6,900.00
6,900.00
3,296.29
503.66
47.77%
3,603.71-
100.05.71.01.5711
PRINT MATERIALS
111,700.00
111,700.00
82,847.81
12,748.54
74.17%
28,852.19-
100.05.71.01.5713
PRINT MATERIALS -ADULT
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
100.05.71.02.5711
AUDIO VISUAL MATERIALS
32,500.00
32,500.00
18,690.79
2,992.25
57.51%
13,809.21-
100.05.71.03.5711
ELECTRONIC MATERIALS
23,583.00
23,583.00
23,178.01
1,553.93
98.28%
404.99-
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: 1,386,199.71 1,386,199.71 1,172,635.75 113,115.06 84.59% 213,563.96-
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CITY OF MUSKEGO
BALANCE SHEET
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
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-113
13,103.03
502.00.00.00.1105 LIBRARY INVESTMENTS
48,517.23
TOTALASSETS
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 ( 35,042.97)
REVENUE OVER EXPENDITURES - YTD 2,073.28
TOTAL FUND EQUITY
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
28,723.26
28,723.26
28,723.26
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CITY OF MUSKEGO
BALANCE SHEET
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
FEDERATED LIBRARY SYSTEM FUND
ASSETS
503.00.00.00.1001 EQUITY IN POOLED CASH
TOTALASSETS
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
FUND EQUITY
503.00.00.00.3510 FUND BALANCE -RESERVED
503.00.00.00.3520 FUND BAL-UNRESERVED UNDESIGNAT
REVENUE OVER EXPENDITURES - YTD
TOTAL FUND EQUITY
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
42,000.15
14,784.97
25,706.04
1,509.14
42,000.15
42,000.15
42,000.15
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Director's Report
December 19th, 2023
1. Reference Update (from Samantha Quail - Head of Reference, Jolyn Lobe and Laura Boeck,
Reference Assistants):
Reference Update (from Samantha Quail - Head of Reference, Eileen Castro — Adult Services
Librarian, Jolyn Lobe and Laura Boeck - Reference Assistants):
November started the wind down in adult programs for the winter season, but we still wanted to
make sure we were recognizing local veterans and their families in honor of Veterans Day. We
hosted a display called "Wisconsin Remembers: A Face for Every Name" in the library great room all
month, and received lots of complements on it from patrons. This traveling exhibit features a photo
for each of the 1,163 Wisconsinites listed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.
and additional photos for the names that are listed on The Highground Vietnam Veterans Memorial
in Neillsville, WI. We also hosted a program called "Wisconsin Veterans Tell Their Stories" on
Wednesday November 11. Both the exhibit and the program were provided to us for free by the
Wisconsin Veterans Museum.
The Friends of the Library's annual "Santa's Booked" event on Saturday December 2 was a big
success! We had at least 325 attendees (including some very happy kids) and The Friends raised
over $600 from their used DVD, book, and bake sale.
Upcoming programs for the next few weeks include:
• Chain Reaction Crochet Group on Tuesday December 12.
• Radon Safety on Tuesday December 19.
• Adult Coloring Club on Wednesday December 20.
• Muskego Matinee: Oppenheimer on Thursday December 21.
• The Annual Winter Reading Challenge runs from December 1-February 29.
2. Children's Update (from Emma McClure — Children's Librarian, Courtney Metko and Heather
Ziolecki, Children's Assistants):
In addition to our regular storytimes, A.T.L.A.S. and Lego Club, the children's department held our
first Stuffy Sleepover. Ms. Courtney and Ms. Heather put on a stuffed animal themed storytime and
then invited the children's stuffed animals to spend the night at the library and get into silly hijinks.
On 12/6, we held our first meeting of the Graphic Fanatics book club, the book discussed was New
Kid by Jerry Craft. Looking forward, we will be promoting our winter reading challenge and
preparing for 2024 programming.
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3. Young Adult Update (from Amanda Hyland, Young Adult and Marketing Librarian):
During the month of November there was a November Trivia Contest in the Teen Area and Taste
Test Thursdays at the Reference Desk. The Teen Librarian made a new winter reading log since we
are now offering a paper version of the program. She also attended a system wide Marketing Meet -
Up which focused on social media practices and LibraryAware.
4. Circulation Update (from Jane Matusinec, Circulation Supervisor):
This month the staff is getting a taste of what it will be like to use the RFID pads at the circulation
desk. We have installed one pad at work station #2 and have been giving staff the opportunity to
use it for checking in transits and returns. We have also used it for RFID tagging and inventory. A
small group of employees has started using it to check out items. The plan is to expand its use over
the next couple of weeks and installing the remaining pads.
We are rolling out this change gradually to allow staff time to become comfortable with the new
technology.
At this time we have to continue to use the old system sensitizer/desensitizer as our existing gates
will detect the tattle tape. But we also want to deactivate as many RFID tags as we can as items are
checked out this month so they do not set off the security system when returned in January after
the new RFID gates are installed. We are looking forward to the complete transition!
5. Other Updates:
a. Dates of Note: The Personnel Committee will meet next December 19th after the full
Board meeting. The next full Library Board meeting is January 16th at 5pm. Please
email Brittany in advance if you cannot attend to assure a quorum is present.
b. Friends' of the Library: The next Friends First Friday Coffee in will be January 5th at
9:30am. Staff prepared their 2024 fund requests for the Friends, which were approved.
The Friends will generously fund a variety of programming, the Library movie license,
Book page subscription, and two adventure passes in 2024. The next Friends'
fundraiser will be the Love Your Library event in February.
c. Building Updates: One of the accessibility improvements recently made was a door
opener bollard for people exiting the main area of the Library. The original button was
tucked away against a wall that was difficult for patrons to access. We've received
positive feedback already!
d. Strategic Planning: The Library Board was given a first draft of the Strategic Plan 2024-
2028 at the November meeting. This meeting (December) it will be voted on. Many
thanks to the staff and patrons that gathered and provided feedback to help pave the
Library's next set of priorities!
6. Employee Anniversaries: Janet Def net (Library Aide), 3 years
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7. Board Education: There are four ways patrons can renew items they have checked out. The first is
to renew through the Cafe App. The second is to log into their account through the Library website.
The third is to email the Circulation desk. The fourth is to call the circulation desk. Patrons get up to
three renewals unless there is a hold placed on the item.
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Monthly Statistics for Muskego Public Library 2023
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEPT
OCT
NOV
DEC
TOTAL
NOV YTD
Checkouts
2019
21,785
21,507
24,231
23,645
21,420
26,506
30,895
26,132
21,640
22,944
20,647
18,821
280,173
261,352
2022
18,684
17,194
19,312
18,134
16,801
23,958
24,023
23,062
17,716
19,091
17,796
16,430
232,201
215,771
2023
19,115
18,869
21,330
18,042
18,332
24,784
24,864
22,514
19,001
19,588
18,030
224,469
224,469
23 vs 22 % Change
2.3%
9.7%
10.4%
(0.5%)
9.1%
3.4%
3.5%
(2.4%)
7.3%
2.6%
1.3%
(3.3%)
4.0%
Overdrive Checkouts (E-books, E-Audio, E-Video)
2019
2,247
2,119
2,302
2,198
2,232
2,262
2,455
2,351
2,312
2,358
2,220
2,202
27,258
25,056
2022
3,520
3,266
3,294
3,347
2,857
2,930
3,295
3,334
3,083
3,238
2,961
3,018
38,143
35,125
2023
3,589
3,241
3,654
3,264
3,492
3,392
3,743
3,486
3,515
4,146
3,690
39,212
39,212
23 vs 22 % Change
2.0%
(0.8%)
10.9%
(2.5%)
22.2%
15.8%
13.6%
4.6%
14.0%
28.0%
24.6%
2.8%
11.6%
Kanopy/Hoopla Play Withdrawal
KANOPY 2019
21
29
53
41
75
54
44
62
56
59
58
53
605
552
KANOPY/HOOPLA 2022
266
230
249
238
233
256
289
276
235
282
274
268
3096
2828
KANOPY2022 73
42
73
4
702
633
HOOPLA 2022
193
188
176
___
25
199
2394
2,195
KANOPY/HOOPLA 2023
318
314
344
321
364
386
375
481
410
449
487
4249
4249
KANOPY2023
70
3
90
73
68
56
7
�8
83
56
772
772
HOOPLA 2023
248
6
231
291
318
319
}52
366
431
3477
3,477
23 vs 22 % Change TOTAL
19.5%
36.5%
38.2%
34.9%
56.2%
50.8%
29.8%
74.3%
74.5%
59.2%
77.7%
37.2%
50.2%
23 vs 22 %Change Kanopy ONLY
(4.1%)
61.9%
6.8%
50.0%
35.2%
36.0%
(16.4%)
56.5%
1.8%
69.4%
(9.7%)
1 10.0%
22.0%
Owning Holds Shipped
2019
3,296
2,872
2,914
2,669
2,670
2,975
3,148
2,811
3,107
2,980
2,902
2,495
34,839
32,344
2022
3,666
3,167
3,266
3,118
2,722
3,077
2,927
3,247
2,922
3,052
2,740
2,509
36,413
33,904
2023
3,619
3,058
3,329
2,978
2,770
3,117
2,971
3,186
2,991
3,073
3,086
34,178
34,178
23 vs 22 % Change
(1.3%)
(3.4%)
1.9%
(4.5%)
1.8%
1.3%
1.5%
(1.9%)
2.4%
0.7%
12.6%
(6.1%)
0.8%
Self -Service Transaction Percentage of Total Circ (Self -check, Online Renewals, and eBook Checkouts/Checkouts and eBook Checkouts)
2019
56.4%
60.6%
62.5%
63.0%
65.6%
63.3%
65.1%
65.2%
66.6%
62.9%
64.0%
65.3%1
63.4%
63.3%
2022
61.7%
63.1%
62.2%
62.2%
64.1%
58.8%
64.6%
64.6%
64.0%
62.4%
64.6%
64.8%
63.0%
62.9%
2023
62.2%
59.7%
60.2%
62.1%
65.4%
59.3%
60.7%
61.3%
64.0%
65.3%
64.7%
62.1%
62.1%
Curbside Pickups
2022
9
1
1
7
2
1
4
2
0
0
1
4
32
28
2023
5
3
3
5
2
1
0
0
1
0
1
21
21
23 vs 22 % Change
(44.4%)
200.0%
200.0%
(28.6%)
0.0%
0.0%
(100.0%)
(100.0%)
0.0%
(34.4%)
(25.0%)
Library Visits
2019
10,151
11,418
12,525
13,775
10,701
14,463
14,851
13,447
10,803
12,373
11,118
10,601
146,224
135,623
2022
8,834
8,792
10,571
9,333
8,806
13,031
10,781
10,960
8,620
9,284
8,902
7,918
115,831
107,913
2023
10,124
9,567
12,473
9,560
10,309
13,804
12,502
11,669
9,304
10,402
9,612
119,325
119,325
23 vs 22 % Change
14.6%
8.8%
18.0%
2.4%
17.1%
5.9%
16.0%
6.5%
7.9%
12.0%
8.0%
3.0%
10.6%
Reference Transactions (DPI defined)
2019
1,182
1,123
1,067
995
1,002
1,211
1,331
1,215
1,171
1,118
987
878
13,280
12,402
2022
982
759
929
742
646
1,077
1,111
1,031
830
904
789
572
10,372
9,800
2023
870
917
1,063
777
821
1,004
1,143
787
826
839
893
9,940
9,940
23 vs 22 % Change
(11.4%)
20.8%
14.4%
4.7%
27.1%
(6.8%)
2.9%
(23.7%)
(0.5%)
(7.2%)
13.2%
(4.2%)
1.4%
Technical/Other Information Transactions
2019
0
576
528
427
492
3,152
4,030
1,362
481
536
450
346
12,380
12,034
2022
580
671
820
583
699
1,992
1,966
1,327
486
579
590
404
10,697
10,293
2023
764
715
879
766
748
2,609
2,909
1,929
639
728
573
13,259
13,259
23 vs 22 % Change
31.7%
6.6%
7.2%
31.4%
7.0%
31.0%
48.0%
45.4%
31.5%
25.7%
(2.9%)
24.0%
28.8%
Meeting Room Use
2019
78
89
107
97
91
87
87
68
78
96
106
78
1,062
984
2022
59
83
99
94
67
71
51
66
63
67
95
72
887
815
2023
79
90
88
100
80
77
60
68
73
101
101
917
917
23 vs 22 % Change
33.9%
8.4%
(11.1%)
6.4%
19.4%
8.5%
17.6%
3.0%
15.9%
50.7%
6.3%
3.4%
12.5%
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MtJ EGO
PUBLIC LIBRARY
Muskego Public Library
Strategic Plan Data Brief
2024-2028
HONOR THE PAST., BUILD FOR THE FUTURE
2020-2023 Strategic Plan 2024-2028 Strategic Plan
of
2 staff members involved in data collection =3 staff members involved in data collection
438 number of community survey responses llllllllllllllllllllM6 community survey res onse
82 attendees at 23 focus groups or interviews
250 responses frdl sual board
457 responses to testimonials (comment cards, etc
dditi
269 responses from a teen survey
Total contact points for 2019 process: 1,496
98 responses from 2 community event drop -in surveys
Total contact points for 2023 process: 3,787
18
AGE
17�
88 F57o
.
17 or
under
18-24
4%
19
25-31
10� At-
53
32-38
39-44 45-51 52-58 59-64 65-70 71 or
over
LIBRARY USAGE
80% OF RESPONDENTS
USE MPL REGULARLY OR
SOMEWHAT REGULARLY
210 227W
39% 42%
71
13%
Regularly Somewhat Infrequently
(Weekly) Regularly (1-2 (3-6 times a
times a year)
month)
® 7
Rarely (1-2 Never
times a year)
19
Electronic (eBooks, eAudiobooks,
streaming film, online databases,
virtual programs)
16%
None of the Above (I am a non -user of the library right
now)
In -Person (physical books, physical
audiobooks, DVDs, in -person programs,
using the building)
80%
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Survey:
Why have
you visited the
library in
the
last
6 months?
Check
all
that
apply
Use library resources or services to help with a job search
' 2%
Participate in a teen library program/event
_ 10%
Checkout materials for work
10%
Checkout materials for school
- 13%
Ask library staff a technology assistance question (via phone,...-
15%
Attend an adult library program/event (virtual or in -person)
18
Use library space/services for work or study
19%
Attend a community meeting at the library
19%
Attend a story time or other family programming
21 %
Use library wi-fi
22%
Printing/Copying/Faxing services
22%
Use library children's area for social play
24%
Use library space for reading/relaxation
25%
Use a library computer
26%
Ask library staff an information question (via phone, email, or...
Checkout materials to learn more about a topic
Checkout materials for entertainment (book/eBook,...
35%
40%
MUSKEGO
PUBLIC LIBRARY
77%
21
Survey: Perceptions of Muskego Public
Library...
"
�,1 ,
MUSKEGO
SCALE
PUBLIC LIBRARY
Disagree -2
Somewhat
disagree -1
2023
2019
23 vs 19
Neutral 0
provides clean and appealing facilities.
1.87
1.88
J>
-0.01
Somewhat
agree 1
is important to me.
1.84
1.80
J>
0.04
Agree 2
is a comfortable building to be in.*
1.83
1.27
I>
0.55
offers valuable services for children.
1.72
1.78
J>
-0.05
provides access to the information I need.
1.69
1.69
J>
0.00
is effective at promoting literacy and a love of reading.
1.68
1.68
J>
0.00
offers valuable services for adults.
1.67
1.63
J>
0.05
enhances my quality of life.
1.62
1.60
J>
0.02
is a community gathering place.
1.53
1.47
J>
0.07
has done a good job of keeping up with new technologies.
1.52
1.51
J>
0.01
exposes me to new ideas, materials, and experiences.
1.50
1.43
J>
0.07
is serving the needs of a strong and diverse community.
1.49
offers valuable services for teens.
1.46
1.38
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0.08
provides adequate advertisements regarding programming and services.
1.33
1.28
J>
0.05
*in 2019 statement was "a place to go to relax."
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Survey: Are you satisfied with the Muskego
Public Library's hours?
54
10%
907 are satisfied (up from 86% in ` 19)
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Those not satisfied provided the following feedback:
interested in Sunday hours specifically (40 of 54)
interested in later Friday hours (10 of 54)
interested in later Saturday hours (8 of 54)
Yes
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SURVEY VISUAL BOARD (507 responses)
FacebookPage 31% Facebook Page 12%
Library Website 30% Library Website 12%
Library Monthly Calendar (in print) 27%
Library Programming Email/Text... 26%
Flyers/Brochures 26%
CAFE App
15%
Library Monthly Calendar (Online) 15%
Staff 9%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35%
Library Monthly Calendar (in print)
Library Programming Email/Text...
i
Flyers/Brochures 1 1 %
CAFE App 12
Library Monthly Calendar (Online) 4%
Staff 12%
i
0% 5% 10% 15%
18%
19%
20%
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Facilities
Communication and Outreach
Welcoming, comfortable, glad it is Want more information on library
here (39) events and services
► Restroom updates (25) ► Improve website / Facebook page
► Drive Thru Book Drop (23) ► Print calendar and flyers still wanted
► More study rooms (19) Deposit collections to senior center
appreciated
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Services
► Patrons had many positive things to say about the services we offer. They love
visiting, are proud of the Library - the knowledge staff provide and the
exceptional programs and services to our community. They want to make sure
we stay relevant. They appreciate that we are part of a system and the
convenience of holds.
► The following topics related to services came up most frequently:
► Material (12): More copies of best sellers/lucky day, provide book recommendation
services and create book lists, eBook hold times are too long.
► Technology (10) : website usability could be improved, difficulties searching within the
catalog and finding new releases, would like to renew their library card from home
► Explore Passes (10): Would like more of them!
► Library of things (7): Would like to see a library of things similar to Mukwonago, New
Berlin, and other libraries (cake pans, puzzles, American Girl dolls, cameras, etc)
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► Make next plan a five year plan (2024-2028)
► Maximize use of data gathered
► Less of a burden on staff running the process
► Makes the plan achievable for staff executing action times (see deferral rate)
2020-2023 Strategic Plan Deferral Rate
60 action items year 1 (2020), 30 items deferred (47.6%)*
72 action items year 2 (2021), 22 items deferred (30.5%)*
61 action items year 3 (2022), 21 items deferred (34.4%)*
58 action items year 4 (2023), 13 items currently with no action (22.4%)
*this does not
include items that
were "in progress"
and not finished by
end of year
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MUSKEGO
PUBLIC; LIBRARY
IDEAS. INFORMATION. COMMUNITY.
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The 2024-2028 Strategic Plan of the Muskego Public Library was built through the data gathering, data analysis, and report
writing efforts of the Library Staff and Library Board. Special thanks to the Muskego community for your hours of input
during our surveys, focus groups, interviews, and visual boards!
Library Board Strategic Planning Committee
Michelle Humphreys, Chair
Nancy Kangas
Kerry Foundos
Library Board
Gail Konkel, President
Michelle Humphreys, Vice President
Tracy Blair, Treasurer
Alderperson Deb Schroeder, City Council Representative
Toni Heinowski, Muskego-Norway School District Representative
Nancy Kangas
Barb Schroeder
Kerry Foundos
Phyllis Woodward
Library Sta
Brittany Larson, Library Director
Samantha Quail, Head of Reference
Jane Matusinec, Circulation Supervisor
Michele Hansen, Admin. Services Assistant
Eileen Castro, Adult Librarian
Amanda Hyland, Young Adult & Marketing Librarian
Emma McClure, Children's Librarian
Heather Ziolecki, Children's Assistant
Courtney Metko, Children's Assistant
Jolyn Lobe, Reference Assistant
Laura Boeck, Reference Assistant
Lauren Duranso, Library Aide
Janet Defnet, Library Aide
Claudia Engler, Library Aide
Laurie Krueger, Library Aide
Stacy Rogowski, Library Aide
Holly Bavinka, Library Aide
Lois Cotton, Library Aide
Keri Bongey, Shelver
Robin Butler, Shelver
Emily Fisher, Shelver
Bryan Brahm, Shelver
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Introduction
The 2020-2023 Strategic Plan was a time of great visual change for the City of Muskego. The plan created a four-year road
map to update the now 23-year-old building as well as nurture and grow the community's deep love of entertaining and
educational programming and materials. During this time, there were great accomplishments in these areas. The teen area
was renovated, new carpet was installed throughout, strong programs were delivered for all ages, and a quality collection of
materials for both learning and leisure was maintained. The Muskego Public Library finds itself again prepared to enter into
a new period of growth. 2023 was a year of data gathering and data analysis with the community, yielding 3,787 contact
points with the community. Conversations took place in many ways, discussing the strategic areas of the Library's facilities,
services, and methods of communication/outreach. From these conversations action items were concluded, and will be
explored and executed by staff in the coming years. The goal of this strategic plan is to honor the past and the strong
foundation the Library is built on, while building to the future of library services for the community.
Planning Process
The 2024-2028 Strategic Plan was developed through the following timeline:
Development of 2024-2028 Strategic Planning Data Planning/Report Writing framework: November -December 2022
Data collection phase: January -September 2023
Data Analysis and report composition phase: September -December 2023
Library Staff focus group: September 29th, 2023
Library Board focus group: October 17th, 2023
Library Board Strategic Planning Committee meeting: November 8th, 2023
Library Board draft review of 2024-2028 Strategic Plan: November 21st, 2023
Library Board approval of 2024-2028 Strategic Plan: December 19th, 2023
Implementation of 2024-2028 Strategic Plan: January 1st, 2024
The data collection phase incorporated the following methods:
Community Survey: 556 respondents. The Community Survey ran July -September 2023. It was available in electronic and
print form, and utilized a 24-point marketing strategy to reach a variety of stakeholders, including users and non -users.
Focus Groups and Interviews: 213 attendees at 19 focus groups or interviews. Focus groups were held both within the
Library and offsite at stakeholder premises to reach a broad audience.
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Visual Boards: 2,590 responses from seven visual boards. Visual boards were located within the library near the reference
desk and teen area and ran from June -July 2023. These were designed for quick image -based feedback based on seven
targeted questions.
Testimonials: 329 responses. Testimonial opportunities included special comment cards available for Love Your Library
Month (February 2023), National Library Week (April 2023), and Get a Library Card Month (September 2023) as well as the
general library comment cards available throughout the year.
Website Usability Study: Four test users assessed across a 12-question website assessment, run one-on-one by a staff
facilitator in September and October 2023.
Event Drop -In Survey: 98 responses from two community events and sent to new residents of the community. The event
drop -in survey was a three -question survey designed for large community events, making it easier and more likely for event
attendees to participate.
Strategic plan authors utilized the following resource documents for demographic, trend, and professional analysis:
2020-2023 Muskego Library Strategic Plan
Muskego-Norway School District Statistics
Waukesha County Library Services Plan 2022-2026
Wisconsin Public Library Standards 61h Edition
Wisconsin DPI State Library Annual Reports 2021 and 2022
U.S. Census
Strategic plan authors made it a goal to initiate conversation and provide data gathering opportunities across the
community. A variety of community stakeholder groups were identified and were approached through varying
data collection methods:
Library Staff
Library Board
Friends of the Library
City Staff
City Council
School District
Community groups
Adults
Teens
Children
Businesses
Bridges System Staff
Neighbor Libraries
New residents
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Muskego Public Library Strategic Statements
The Muskego Public Library updated its Mission Statement in August 2022 as part of the 2020-2023 Strategic Plan. The
Mission Statement reflects the totality in which the Muskego Library supports the community.
Library Mission Statement
Providing an innovative community space for learning, entertainment, and for the exchange of ideas
and accurate information through a wide variety of materials and programs.
Library Vision
The Muskego Public Library strives to retain its status as a community focal point for idea exchange,
information access, and community gathering. The Library's collaborative team commits itself to
ensuring availability of superior materials, services, and staff expertise.
Library Commitments & Values
We believe these values will drive our culture, priorities, and community -focused decisions.
• Service to community - We function to serve the needs of a strong and diverse community.
• Accessibility - Our materials and services are open and available to a diverse population.
• Positive user experience - We strive for patron enrichment through superior library materials and services,
anticipating our patrons' current and future needs.
• Continuous improvement - We never stop looking for ways to innovate and adapt how the
library delivers services to the community.
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Strategic Narrative
Demographic and Trend Analysis
Population (from WI Dept. ofAdministration): 25,343
U.S. Census (71112022)
Age Ranges: 65 and older = 17.3%, Under 18 = 23.1%, Under 5 = 4.6%
Owner -occupied housing units: 87.5%
Households: 9,600
Persons per household: 2.59
Households with internet: 96.4% (households with broadband: 93.2%)
Education: High school graduate or higher = 95.8%, Bachelor's degree or higher, 41.5%
Muskego-Norway School District Report Card 2022-2023
Grades: K4-12
Enrollment: 4,767
Post -Secondary Preparation: 36.6% completed at least one Advanced Placement course
Muskego Public Library State Annual Reports and Statistics 2020-23
Trends saw a growth in the size of the physical and electronic collections. Circulation of physical items and electronic items
have grown since 2020, with 2023 projections being the highest since 2019. Reference and technical questions to staff,
building foot traffic, and public meeting room use have all increased each year since 2020. The percentage of patrons that
prefer self -checkout vs staff checkout has remained steady the last four years.
Plan Duration and State
This plan is intended to serve the Muskego Public Library for five years. The amount of data collected and time required
during this year long process are significant. In order to be thoughtful stewards of this data and time spent, a five-year plan
is best suited. This state of this plan should be considered variable. Over time new ideas will develop and original ideas will
either transform or no longer become relevant. Therefore, each year an Action Plan will be developed by staff and approved
by the Library Board, with the intent of honoring the Library's mission and broad goals of this strategic plan, while still
remaining agile to innovate and adapt to the needs of the community.
Plan Progress
Each year, an Action Plan will be created and approved by the Library Board. It will detail action items drawn from the
strategic plan, with attention paid to balancing funding and staff capacity across the timeframe. Special prioritization will
place time sensitive or high community interest initiatives earlier in the plan. At the end of each year, the Library Director
will report on the status of the annual Action Plan's progress.
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Strategic Initiative - Facility
80% of the 2023 Community Survey respondents reported their library usage time is more often spent with in -person
library services (physical books, physical audio books, DVDs, in -person programs, and use of the physical building). While
use of electronic materials continues to grow, this information, along with building traffic statistics, point to the
community's continued value in the library physical space and collection. Therefore, this plan will continue to investigate
and invest in how to make the library building work for the patrons who need it. Throughout the data gathering process,
patrons reported that use of the study rooms and public meeting rooms were important to them, as well as use of the
Library's wi-fi and public computer area. The highest-ranking perceptions of the Muskego Library from the survey were in
regarding to the community member's strong belief that the Library "provides clean and appealing facilities" and "is a
comfortable building to be in". Patrons reported frequently using the library space for reading and relaxation, as well as
using the children's area for social play opportunities.
Goals and Potential Action Items
. Identify aging infrastructure areas of the Muskego Public Library building and property and provide maintenance
to ensure longevity.
a. Design parking lot improvements in Jan -May 2024 in preparation for 2025 budget request and bid (2024)
b. Review necessary roof repairs until roof replacement (2024)
c. Manage refinishing of parking lot lights and safety railing (2024)
d. Work with City Conservation to assess property tree health
e. Manage parking lot reconstruction
f. Investigate final costs of roof replacement in Jan -May 2025 for 2026 budget request
g. Update roof at end of life in 2026
h. Paint interior walls of public meeting rooms
i. Seek a service project to correct erosion at front entrance
j. Update library restrooms
k. Prepare budget request to replace condensing units at end of life date of 2028
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♦ Assess and make improvements to library spaces to maximize use and meet the needs of patrons and staff.
a. Work on a design of an outdoor shed with Muskego School District (2024)
b. Space assessment to address noise movement in building (2024)
c. Assess how to improve Kids Area navigation from a patron and staff perspective (2024)
d. Find low cost shade solutions for back amphitheater (2024)
e. Make cosmetic and accessible updates to bathrooms allowed by law (2024)
f. Find an area for patrons to place library materials before using restroom (2024)
g. Evaluate study rooms and meeting rooms to maximize space use (2024)
h. Find a solution that maximizes book recycling (2024)
i. Assess use of display cases in lobby
j. Connect library west sidewalk to outdoor amphitheater for safety and accessibility
k. Work on the build of the outdoor shed with Muskego School District for 25/26 school year
1. Evaluate and update Public Meeting Room policy
m. Evaluate study room reservation system
n. Picture book space assessment
o. Do an audit of all storage spaces, remove unneeded items
p. Identify a "phone booth" for phone calls
q. Assess meeting room capacity issues / repair Meeting Room 4 dividers to increase options
r. Space assessment to find new storage areas
s. Board book collection space assessment
t. Space assessment to evaluate addition of new valued areas to patrons (i.e. sensory space, maker space, lactation room, etc)
u. Space assessment to make building more visibly welcoming
v. Plan out design, costs, location of a potential sensory room
w. Improve interior book drop unit (at circ desk and in book drop room)
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OEnsure that the Muskego Public Library remain innovative and up to date on Library technology infrastructure,
hardware, and software patrons and staff need for library services.
a. Update technology in kid's area (AWE, Game Table) (2024)
b. Deploy new self -checks (2024)
c. Provide Windows 11 computers for circ and all staff
d. Assess wi-fi speeds for patron library needs
e. Provide staff training on assistive services (microphones, hearing loops, magnifier)
f. Research costs of exterior and interior door keycard access conversion Jan -May 2026 for 2027 budget request
g. Assess expansion of presentation technology to meeting rooms 1 and 2
h. Implement exterior and interior door keycard access conversion
i. Assess feasibility of a potential maker space area in the Library (space, staff time, etc)
j. Install small monitors and presentation hubs (laptop hook-ups) in original study rooms
k. Update meeting room 4 technology/media cart
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0 Take steps to make the Muskego Library facility spaces comfortable, inviting, and accessible for the execution
of library services.
a. Create long term planning for the Library's Expansion Trust Fund and Federated Library System Fund (2024)
b. Offer a sensory bin (2024)
c. Relocate accessible door opener near indoor book drop
d. Separate adult holiday DVDs like in Kids (temporarily or permanent)
e. Signage to show the different topics of the non-fiction call number ranges
f. Institute a process where accessibility buttons, fire pull stations, extinguishers are not blocked
g. Assess door mobility and door stop functionality around building
h. Explore benefits and costs of a fish tank
i. Implement soundproofing measures in study rooms
j. Research updates for public meeting room chairs and board room furniture Jan -May 2026 for 2027 budget request
k. Investigate funding and deployment for a permanent story walk
1. Refresh social play space of kid's area
m. Provide a cozy reading space in kids area
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Strategic Initiative - Services
The Muskego Public Library offers a wide variety of services to the community over the 62 hours a week the building is
open. When surveyed, the most frequent library service patrons reported using, overwhelmingly, was checking out books
(print or electronic) for entertainment and learning. It reinforces reading is still very much alive and loved in this
community, and that there should be continued focus on building a strong and varied collection. Other often used services
included asking staff information questions, using the print/copy/fax services, and attending story times and family
programming. Staff continue to be a vital component of every service the library offers, as the collection development,
circulation, programming, and technology support provided are all staff driven. Ensuring staff have adequate time,
resources, and professional development is key to the execution of these important services community members are
reporting as valuable.
Goals and Potential Action Items
Engage well -trained staff to grow, maintain, and circulate a balanced and relevant collection in a variety of formats,
print and otherwise. An ever -evolving collection serves to educate, enrich, and entertain patrons of all ages. We
consistently explore innovative materials to meet the need of the public.
a. Maintain a robust, up to date collection of materials for entertainment and education (2024-2028)
b. Expand Switch Game Collection (2024)
c. Evaluate collection budget to expand ebook and eaudiobook collection (2024)
d. Assessment of hot spot usage (2024)
e. Evaluate low vision materials and resources for children for possible expansion, including Tonies (2024)
f. Ensure the Adult Large Print collection is meeting the needs of a growing senior population
g. Documentation of Weeding Processes
h. Evaluate Playaway collection to determine need for growth/retraction
i. Offer a new media area for media like we have for books
j. Assess future of circulating technology
k. Assess circulation of all kits and need
1. Analyze ways to improve or streamline deposit collections
m. Explore cost and funding strategy for future explorer passes
n. Investigate offering vinyl records for circulation
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o. Assess future of CD audiobooks
p. Assess collection future of Music CDs (Kids and Adults)
Assess library services workflow for patrons and staff to achieve best service outcomes and efficiencies.
a. Execute an escape room with a staff sustainable model (2024)
b. Improve wi-fi printing function (2024)
c. Explore how to provide card renewals for homebound patrons (2024)
d. Explore Polaris NCIP software to create ILL efficiencies (2024)
e. Find free or low-cost informative bookmarks (DPI, Bridges, Vendors, etc) (2024)
f. Schedule roving reference in Kid's area after summer programs (2024)
g. Analyze book donation process for efficiencies to meet growing volume
h. Create a reader's advisory book recommendation form/service
i. Offer credit card options for all library payments (and automatic card reader)
j. Investigate outdoor holds lockers
k. Investigate a home book delivery system
m. Explore and assess need of the book vending machine technology
n. Modernize job resources offerings and format
o. Evaluate volunteer management and opportunities (Friends, Community Service, non -Friends volunteers)
p. Assess how the Library can offer caregiver support
q. Explore additional assistive technology
r. Investigate cost of faxes and DVD fines
s. Assess / make improvements to the reliability and ease of use of presentation technology
t. Investigate offering a notary service
u. Provide support to Friends regarding library fundraising infrastructure
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♦ Offer innovative, educational, and entertaining programs for all ages.
a. Offer a wide variety of teen programming for education and entertainment (2024-2028)
b. Offer a wide variety of adult programming for education and entertainment (2024-2028)
c. Offer a wide variety of kids programming for education and entertainment (2024-2028)
d. Maintain support for elementary age programming (ATLAS) (2024-2028)
e. Maintain programs supporting families with children (2024-2028)
f. Provide STEM program opportunities for children (2024-2028)
g. Identify programs of interest to age group of 18-31 (2024-2028)
h. Identify library services/materials of interest to age group 18-31 (2024-2028)
i. Maintain programs supporting senior citizens (2024-2028)
j. Design a summer reading program for all ages (2024-2028)
k. Investigate a "Books and Brews" book club (2024)
1. Assess ways to enhance the movie matinee experience
m. Investigate offering sensory friendly programs
n. Offer more adult technology classes, determine max capacity and how to do so
o. Assess book clubs the library interacts with at any level
p. Offer a virtual program series supporting new parents
q. Investigate cost and offer kid bookmark contest
r. Introduce an adult Lego club / all ages club / Lego competition
s. Investigate NEA Big Read program/grant
t. Explore the cost and technology capability of hybrid programs/recording library programs
u. Create an ongoing Adult "100 books before you're 100" program
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0 Develop all staff by providing access to high -quality professional development and continuing education
opportunities.
a. Provide annual staff training sessions (2024-2028)
b. Provide access to membership in professional organizations (2024-2028)
c. Provide access to online and off -site training (2024-2028)
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Strategic Initiative - Communication and Outreach
The ability for the Muskego Public Library to inform the community of the many valuable opportunities available to them is
of critical importance. Over the years, the Library has needed to expand the variety of communication methods used as new
technologies became preferred. When surveyed, patrons were relatively split between five different communication
methods (Facebook, Library website, Library print calendar, Library emails/texts, and flyers). Outreach, or the action of
stepping beyond the library building to bring library services to other places the community gathers, also plays a vital role in
the modern library and helps increase the awareness of these library opportunities. When asked about their awareness
level regarding a variety of library services, there was some growth over the last four years, however in some areas there
was awareness regression. While there are a variety of factors that could contribute to this (new residents, different survey
groups from 2019 to 2023, etc), the fact remains that there is growth opportunity in the area of communication. In
particular, community members surveyed and in focus groups requested better awareness about programming and
services. Signage improvements were also requested to aid in communication related to library services and building
navigation.
4 Perform outreach, bringing library services into the Muskego Community where they are gathered.
a. Maintain communication with Muskego School District Reading Specialists (2024-2028)
b. Outreach presence at school open houses, daycares, senior living communities, businesses (2024-2028)
c. Outreach presence at community events (2024-2028)
d. Supply doctor/dentist/health care offices with outreach materials
Develop products and communication plans designed to increase awareness about library services.
a. Prioritize and address signage needs from 2023 survey (2024-2028)
b. Run a promotional campaign for Udemy (2024)
c. Work with City IT and vendor to create new library website (2024)
d. Work with Bridges to assess CAFE app and make improvement recommendations (2024)
e. Analyze how to best utilize Udemy for the community (2024)
f. Work with Bridges to implement improved online catalog (Discovery Layer) (2024)
g. Create a noise communication strategy for informing patrons about summer reading performers (2024)
h. Assess communication strategies for media unlocking (2024)
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i. Assess and onboard new events and reservation calendar software (2024)
j. Find a method to advertise community groups that meet at library (2024)
k. Improve wi-fi password awareness (signage, etc) (2024)
1. Design a substitute summer reading kickoff for Jammin on Janesville (2024)
m. Examine and implement methods to communicate the services available at each service desk (2024)
n. Use summer reading programs and summer reading booklet to promote signing up for library emails (2024)
o. Market changes to patrons with Discovery Layer implementation
p. Analyze Facebook to find areas of improved engagement
q. Create an annual plan to advertise different services
r. Create an awareness plan to strategically connect people to our marketing channels
s. Initial Point of Service training for staff to benefit and encourage patron communication
t. Assess informational brochures and create any for services/materials with multi -steps
u. Create more readers advisory communication formats (1713 posts, book mark read -a -likes, buttons, QR codes to read
alikes in stacks)
v. Assess usefulness of classroom kits and market accordingly
w. Create program graphics for Muskego community Facebook groups
x. Advertisement corner in story time room for programs
y. Develop instructions for how to reset pin numbers on own
z. Develop patron education on reading log feature
aa. Improve books on tape/braille books marketing
bb. Run an advertising campaign on how we've improved electronic resource access
cc. Create a community distribution map for print calendar
dd. Get a blue "library" road sign on Janesville
ee. Develop visible and consistent signage for event nights
ff. Have a "this week at the library" sign
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gg. Investigate using Eventbrite to market events
hh. Develop an online interactive map of the library for the website
ii. Communication packet for homeschool resources
jj. Create a board highlighting a different service each month (with QR code)
kk. Create consistent marketing processes across service areas
11. Get a sign for the building that says "Muskego Public Library"
Develop staff -based communication tools that aid in improving library services
a. Train staff and patrons on RFID processes (2024)
b. Investigate online library card renewal technology
c. Introduce online chat/text reference
d. Develop strategic planning framework for 2029-2033 Strategic Plan
e. Assess and investigate the auto -renew feature through integrated library system
f. Run 2028 strategic planning process (data collection, analysis, report writing)