2002 Annual Report
MISSION STATEMENT
Recognizing its role as a major informational, recreational, and educational resource in the community, the Gates Public Library will continually respond to the needs of its patrons of all ages and backgrounds. Further, it will increase its efforts to gain new users in the Gates community and attempt to anticipate the evolving needs of the multi cultural community.
By offering open access to its wide array of materials, services, programs and external resources, Gates Public Library will continue to be an enriching influence in the lives of Gates citizens.
LONG RANGE GOALS
2002 ACHIEVEMENTS
- New resident survey began in 2002 to measure how new patrons find out about library
- Shut-in Service, Tinseltown displays and other out reach efforts continued
- Increased outreach to organizations such as Italian American Community Center
- Collaborative programming with Rochester Free-Net
- DVD collection expanded
- Materials budget increased to 15% of budget with over 12,000 new items added in 2002
- Reference brochures updated and reference services promoted in local newspaper
- Gates Business Directory added to library web-site
- Continuous updating of library web page
- LibraWeb replaces Everyone’s Catalog on PACs
- Public training scripts revised
- Gates Chili School District links to GPL provided online databases as collaborative effort
- Continued participation in Gates Chili School District’s K-12 Technology Implementation Team
- 70% of Gates residents perceive GPL as a leader in provision of electronic & technological services locally according to National Library Week Survey
- E-book & DAB offerings expanded
- Survey results from local 5th, 8th and 12th graders show increased use of public library to meet student needs
- All 3rd grades from Gates public elementary schools visit library during the year
- Outreach to Gates nursery and day care schools along with Books to Babies program
- Parents, Pre-Kindergartners and Popcorn program held with Armstrong and Irving Schools
NEW OR EXPANDED SERVICES 2002
- Major growth in DVD collection
- Books on CD added to Young Adult Collection
- Winter Reading Program for grades 2-5
- Faxing for public began
- LibraWeb replaces Everyone’s Catalog
- KCWeb installed in place of Kids Catalog
- Mitchell Online database added to public databases
- Recordings section rearranged for more space for expanding CD collection
- 3rd Long Range Plan for 2003 – 2007 completed
- Gates Business Directory online by end of year
- Map providing layout for the library revised
- Labeling of Gates books on cover to speed inter- library delivery begun
- Book and Movie Reviews for Seniors added to Town’s Seniors Newsletter
LIBRARY PROGRAMS - 2002 |
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In Library
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# of programs | (attendance/use) |
| For Children: | 175 | 3,957 |
| For Young Adults: |
31 | 400 |
| For Adults: |
58 | 756 |
Out of Library |
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| For Children: |
81 | 2,491 |
| For Young Adults: |
32 | 210 |
| For Adults: | 91 | 628 |
LIBRARY HOLDINGS 2002 |
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| Materials for Loan or In-House Use: | |
| Books |
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| Fiction: Adult & YA |
32,107 |
| Non-fiction: Adult & YA |
55,480 |
| Fiction: Children |
17,083 |
| Non-fiction: Children |
14,064 |
| Totals: |
118,734 |
Non-Print: |
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Recordings (Compact Discs, LP's, Cassettes) |
8,350 |
VHS/DVDs |
8,037 |
Other audio visual materials |
155 |
Totals: |
16,542 |
Grand total of holdings: |
138,426* |
Total additions in 2002: |
12,556 |
| *includes other items not listed | |
LIBRARY USE 2002 |
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| ACTIVITY: | 2002 |
Circulation (materials borrowed for home use) |
436,850 |
Public Attendance |
191,693 |
| Library materials used in library | 48,828 |
| Registered borrowers | 24,425 |
REFERENCE QUESTIONS: ("Need to Know, Ask a Pro!") |
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| From Adults | 18,545 |
| From Children | 2,803 |
| From Young Adults | 3,821 |
| From Seniors | 2,193 |
Total: |
27,362 |
Via Telephone: |
6,655 |
| OTHER: | |
| Meeting Room(s) Use | 585 |
Public Typewriter Use |
124 |
Microcomputer Usage |
975 |
| INTERLIBRARY LOANS/HOLDS: | |
| ILLs Received from other libraries | 6,055 |
ILLs Supplied to other libraries |
16,187 |
| ELECTRONIC RESOURCES: | |
Users of electronic resources per week |
1,448 |
PUBLIC FUNDING - 2002 |
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| Receipts: | Amount | Percentage |
| Town of Gates Taxes | $ 1,071,084 | (90.92) |
| State Aid & Other State Aid | 37,068 | (3.15) |
| Interest | 9,111 | (.78) |
| Library Fees and Fines | 57,623 | (4.90) |
| Other (Copier, PPP Money, etc.) | 3,187 | (.25) |
| Gifts and Endowments | 0 | (0) |
| Total Receipts: | $ 1,178,073 | (100%) |
| Beginning Balance 1/1/02: | 74,049 | |
| Total Available Funds: | $ 1,252,122 | |
| Disbursements: | ||
| Personnel: Salaries | $ 732,101 | (60.25) |
| Benefits | 241,317 | (19.87) |
| Library Materials (Books, media, etc.) | 179,232 | (14.76) |
| Equipment | 14,442 | (1.19) |
| County Library Automation | 9,733 | (.81) |
| Other (Supplies, printing, postage, telephone, programs, conference) |
37,442 | (3.09) |
| Repairs to Building/Grounds | 344 | (.03) |
| Total Disbursements: | $ 1,214,611 | (100.0%) |
| Ending Balance 12/31/02: | 37,511 | |
| Total Available Funds: | $ 1,252,122 | |
GIFTS AND MEMORIALS
If you would like to honor a particular person with a gift which will help the whole community, please contribute to our Gift Fund.
Memorial Funds: (2002 donation total)
- Gift & Memorial Fund ($2701 which includes $1000 gift from Wal-Mart)
- Pet Memorial Fund
Endowment Funds:
- Doty Memorial ($5000)
- Freislich Fund ($320)
- Gates Amita Book Fund
- Gates Grange Fund ($2000)
- Heywood Fund
- Horatio Gates Memorial Fund ($90)
- Owellen Fund
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2003
Ms. Julia Rivoli, President
Ms. Pam Brady, Vice President
Ms. Linda Tribotte, Corresponding Secretary
Ms. Amy Gardner
Mr. Steven Murphy
Mrs. Gaye Poness
Mr. Ralph Esposito, Liaison, Gates Town Board
STAFF 2003 (* = Full Time)
Librarians:
Susan Swanton - Director (retired 3/21/03)
Judy MacKnight - Interim Director*
Nancy Blanda - Adult Services Librarian for Collection Development*
Mary Jo Smith - Children Services Librarian
Donna Peasley - Children Services Librarian*
Heidi Jung - Young Adult/Adult Services Librarian*
Cathleen Carstens– Internet/Technology Librarian*
Melissa McHenry – Media Librarian*
Support Staff:
Business Services:
Sandy Kilbury - Senior Library Clerk*
Donna Andolina - Library Clerk*
Linda Ianni - Library Clerk*
Circulation Services:
Debbie Shanker - Senior Library Clerk*
Chad Cunningham - Library Clerk*
Diane Sochia - Library Clerk*
Technical Services:
Susan Saylor - Senior Library Clerk*
Pushp Bansal - Library Clerk*
Jude Hanscom - Library Clerk*
Angie Meyer - Library Clerk*
Kathy Sochia - Library Clerk*
Full Time Desk Aides:
Paula Blackburn
Dawn Poplawski
LIBRARY HOURS
Monday - Friday: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
DRIVE UP WINDOW HOURS
Monday - Friday: 3:15 pm - 8:45 pm
