2017/18 ANNUAL REPORT
This is an interesting time for our community. As the population continues to shift and change in a variety of ways, we find the reasons you’re coming to the Library are changing, too. It’s our responsibility to react and to adapt - to be sure we’re meeting you out in the community, learning how we can help and providing the most valuable services and materials we can. VISION A bridge to your future. MISSION We are committed to providing relevant information, books, media, technology and programs for all ages in a safe and friendly environment through the service of well trained staff. VALUES Service • Trust • Dedication • Leadership
It’s impossible to name all the ways we’re here to help you, so we’ve broken them down into five categories, our 5 Es: • Education • Engagement • Employment • Empowerment • Entrepreneurship When you have a spark of curiosity about a subject, any subject at all, come to the Library - we’ll help you learn more. Whether you’re searching for a job, looking to boost your career or starting your own business, come to the Library - we’ll get you on the path to success. When you’re looking to connect, interact, explore or create, come to the Library - our staff are here to engage with you and empower you. Schaumburg Library is a place to follow your passion, discover something new and create a bridge to your future.
Monica Harris Executive Director
THINKING EXHIBITS
2017-18 BY THE NUMBERS
This year, we welcomed our first traveling exhibit: Thinking Money. We were one of 50 libraries across the country selected to host this exhibit aimed at educating tweens, teens and their caregivers about the basics of finance.
2,557,574 ITEMS CHECKED OUT
In the six weeks the exhibit was on display, more than 4,600 patrons stopped to view and interact with the exhibit or joined a program about smart money management. “It’s important to think about my future with money,” said Alexia, age 13. “I’ll need to know how to spend my money responsibly and how I can save money so I don’t end up in debt.” “I thought the exhibit was really well done,” said Ashwin, age 18. “It covered big ideas we can all relate to, like wants vs. needs, but also got really specific and helped you understand topics like interest and financial fraud.” Thinking Money was created by the American Library Association in partnership with FINRA Investor Education Foundation.
1,653,444 adult items
84,595 teen items
819,535 youth items
988,457 VISITORS
59,070 REGISTERED BORROWERS 8,046 new borrowers 51,024 renewed borrowers
86,813 PROGRAM ATTENDEES 3,233 PROGRAMS OFFERED
198,690 WIFI SESSIONS 30,471 INTERLIBRARY LOANS
“I’m so glad to see exhibits coming to Schaumburg.”
- Anonymous patron
23,290 items loaned to other libraries 7,181 items received from other libraries
2017-18 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW (Unaudited)
“I appreciate the variety and accessibility of the large collection.”
- Liz P., Roselle
2017-18 HIGHLIGHTS •
We refreshed our Fiction room with new paint, carpet and furniture, updated our discussion rooms to include smart technology and added an assistive listening system to the Computer Lab.
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We created The Lab in kidsZone, a special space for kids in grades 3 through 6 to learn through STEM activities.
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Mobile hotspots are now available for checkout, letting you wirelessly connect up to 10 devices and browse the internet for hours with unlimited data.
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Behind the scenes, we developed uniform procedures for program waivers, crisis communication and incident reports - all so we can serve you better and help ensure your safety.
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This summer saw the launch for free meals for kids at our Hanover Park Branch. This program was offered as part of the Summer Food Service Program funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture and administered by the Illinois State Board of Education.
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Our Volunteer Squad welcomed more than 70 tweens and teens who volunteered throughout the summer, helping patrons with our Summer Challenge.
REVENUE
Property tax revenue Intergovernmental Fines and fees Investment income User charges Miscellaneous TOTAL REVENUES
$ 15,108,230 307,136 87,311 217,160 133,490 36,272 $ 15,889,599
EXPENSE
Books and materials Wages and benefits Administrative costs Other expenses TOTAL EXPENSES
$
1,482,312 9,770,295 2,706,583 40,304 $ 13,999,494
We’re proud to be a trusted, responsible financial steward for our community. We are a debt-free organization, with no outstanding bonds.
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