Adopted Budget FY 2018-2019

General Fund
Library
www.mcallenlibrary.net
Mission
Statement:
McAllen Public Library
is a dynamic civic
resource that
promotes the open
exchange of ideas
through free access to
information and
connects a culturally
diverse population
with the global
community.
--approved by the
Library Board,
November 2008
Contact Us:
Kate Horan
Library Director
4001 N. 23rd Street
McAllen, TX 78504
(956) 681-3000
Department Summary
Actual Adj. Budget Estimated Budget
Expenditure Detail: 16-17 17-18 17-18 18-19
Personnel Services
Salaries and Wages $ 1,764,117 $ 1,957,804 $ 1,884,411 $ 1,925,841
Employee Benefits 433,838 511,795 511,795 501,080
Supplies 99,908 101,600 98,900 101,600
Other Services and Charges 711,152 617,358 626,884 618,358
Maintenance 129,012 145,351 143,630 190,351
Operations Subtotal 3,138,026 3,333,908 3,265,620 3,337,230
Capital Outlay 264,549 154,816 154,816 175,000
Total Expenditures $ 3,402,575 $ 3,488,724 $ 3,420,436 $ 3,512,230
PERSONNEL
Exempt 15 16 16 16
Non-Exempt 28 31 31 32
Part-Time 25 32 32 29
Total Positions Authorized 68 79 79 77
MAJOR FY 18-19 GOALS
1.) Provide outstanding customer service to enhance the patron experience.
2.) Maintain facility to preserve award-winning design status.
3.) Improve daily operations through process revisions and cross-training.
4.) Maintain emerging literacy programming to prepare birth to school-age children for success in school.
5.) Develop programs to help the community evaluate online information.
6.) Expand community engagement in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of programs and services.
7.) Offer instructor-led classes for adults to improve English and support workforce development.
8.) Provide STEAM-based learning opportunities for children and teens.
9.) Provide innovative programming that encourages the use of MPLab technology resources.
10.) Promote resources for digital literacy, financial literacy, workforce and small business development.
11.) Improve technology services through public surveys and outcome tracking.
12.) Ensure that the library is an inclusive, respectful space that welcomes and provides access to all people.
13.) Ensure that the library collection and programming reflect the diversity of the community we serve.
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