Gates Public Library
Annual Report
2003
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
2003 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
- Over 9,500 new items added in 2003
- Reference brochures updated and reference services promoted in local newspaper
- Gates Business Directory updates added to library web-site
- Continuous updating of library web page
- 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 seniors show increased use of public library to meet senior needs
- All 3rd grades from Gates public elementary schools visit library during the year
- Displays created and booklists made on currently relevant topics
- Children’s materials displayed at Family Fun Night at Gates Chili Middle School
- 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
- Participated in Tree Lighting Ceremony with Gates Recreation
NEW OR EXPANDED SERVICES 2003
- Started collecting computer cartridges for recycling
- Major growth in DVD collection
- Books on CD added to Young Adult Collection
- Winter Reading Program for grades 2-5
- Faxing for public including receiving faxes
- Reference USA database added to public databases
- Recordings section rearranged for more space for expanding CD collection
- First year of 3rd Long Range Plan completed
- Labeling of Gates books on cover to speed inter library delivery continued
- Book and Movie Reviews for Seniors added to Town’s Seniors Newsletter
- Began charging for color copies
- Donations for pet memorials
LIBRARY PROGRAMS 2003 | |
In Library: | # of programs/attendance |
| Children: | 143/2,928 |
| Young Adults: | 22/265 |
| Adults: | 76/673 |
Out of Library: | |
| Children: | 71/2501 |
| Young Adults: | 6/331 |
| Adults: | 80/144 |
LIBRARY HOLDINGS 2003 |
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Materials for Loan or In-House Use: |
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Books | |
| Fiction: Adult & YA | 34,169 |
| Non-fiction: Adult & YA | 57,886 |
| Fiction: Children | 23,818 |
| Non-fiction: Children | 16,152 |
Totals: | 132,025 |
Non-Print: |
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| Recordings (Compact Discs, LP's, Cassettes) | 9,837 |
| VHS/DVDs | 9,053 |
| Other audio visual materials | 284 |
Totals: | 19,174 |
| Grand total of holdings:*(includes additional items not listed) | 158,014 |
| Total additions in 2003: | 9,876 |
LIBRARY USE 2003 | |
Activity: |
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| Circulation | 450,716 |
| Public Attendance | 207,902 |
Library materials used in library |
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| Registered borrowers | 19,443 |
Reference Questions: |
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| From Adults | 17,891 |
| From Children | 2,524 |
| From Young Adults | 3,672 |
| From Seniors | 2,122 |
| Total: | 26,209 |
| Via Telephone: | 6,626 |
Other: | |
| Meeting Room(s) Use | 225 |
| Public Typewriter Use | 48 |
| Microcomputer Usage | 945 |
Interlibrary Loans/Holds: | |
| ILLs Received from other libraries | 6,633 |
| ILLs Supplied to other libraries | 8,448 |
Electronic Resources: | |
| Users of electronic resources/week | 903 |
PUBLIC FUNDING 2003 | ||
Receipts: | Amount | ( % ) |
| Town of Gates Taxes | $ 1,092,506 | (93.0) |
| State Aid & Other State Aid | 12,068 | (1.0) |
| Interest | 5,610 | (.50) |
| Library Fees and Fines | 62,086 | (5.25) |
| Other (Copier, PPP Money, etc.) | 3,016 | (.25) |
| Gifts and Endowments | 0 | |
| Total Receipts: | $ 1,175,286 | (100%) |
| Beginning Balance | 1/1/03 | 37,511 |
| Total Available Funds: | $ 1,212,797 | |
Disbursements: | ||
| Personnel: Salaries | $ 719,097 | (59.4) |
| Benefits | 281,212 | (23.2) |
| Library Materials | 144,655 | (12.0) |
| Equipment | 17,079 | (1.4) |
| County Library Automation | 11,566 | (1.0) |
| Other (Supplies, printing, postage, telephone, programs, conference) | 29,178 | (2.4) |
| Repairs to Building/Grounds | 7,107 | (.60) |
| Total Disbursements: | $ 1,209,894 | (100%) |
| Ending Balance | 12/31/03: | 2,903 |
| Total Available Funds: | $ 1,212,797 | |
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: (2003 donation total)
- Gift & Memorial Fund - $4,142
- Pet Memorial Fund - $20
Endowment Funds:
- Doty Memorial - $500
- Freislich Fund - $14
- Gates Amita Book Fund
- Gates Grange Fund
- Heywood Fund
- Horatio Gates Memorial Fund - $248
- Owellen Fund
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2004
Ms. Julia Rivoli, President
Ms. Pam Brady, Vice President
Ms. Amy Gardner, Corresponding Secretary
Ms. Paula LaManna
Mr. Bob Renehan
Ms. Linda Tribotte
Mr. Ralph Esposito, Liaison, Gates Town Board
STAFF 2004 (* = Full Time)
Librarians:
Judy MacKnight - Library Director*
Nancy Blanda - Adult Services Librarian for Collection Development*
Cathleen Carstens– Internet/Technology Librarian*
Heidi Jung - Young Adult/Adult Services Librarian*
Melissa McHenry – Media Librarian*
Donna Peasley - Children Services Librarian*
Mary Jo Smith - Children Services 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
