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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA
SERVICE AREA: CULTURE/RECREATION
DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM: LIBRARY COOPERATIVE
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative is an independent inter-
governmental agency governed by a board of seven appointed members. It is a partnership between the cities of
Crestview, Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, Mary Esther, Valparaiso and Okaloosa County to provide
library services for all county residents.
REVENUE: The Library Cooperative is funded within the General Fund. A transfer-in from the Debt Service
Fund provides funding for the Library Cooperative. Anticipated Board support for Fiscal Year 2016 is
$630,482.
MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS LAST YEAR:
Ø More than 41,000 people attended over 1,800 educational and engaging classes, workshops and events.
Ø Borrowing of eBooks and eAudiobooks increased 230% from FY13 to FY14, and is on track to increase an
additional 56% in FY15.
Ø Partnered with the Okaloosa STEMM Academy to streamline delivery of public library books to students at
the school, which does not have a media center.
Ø Implemented online research tools, academic skills classes and live tutoring to increase student success.
Ø Upgraded all public access computers to provide current technology required by students and job seekers in
today’s computer-based environment.
Ø Redesigned Website and upgraded catalog to enhance the delivery of self-directed education with improved
convenience, effectiveness and efficiency for customers and staff.
Ø Positioned libraries as partners in public safety education and disaster recovery through customer education
initiatives and installation of mobile device charging stations.
Ø Mitigated impact upon customers of closure/ reduced operations of Mary Esther Library due to natural
disaster through coordination of member library resources.
PROGRAM GOAL: The Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative (OCPLC) is a major component of
Okaloosa County’s strong education system of schools, colleges, universities and libraries. We deliver high
quality public education for all residents regardless of age, background, or means. We provide equal access to
self-directed education, research assistance and instruction, and enriching and enlightening experiences..
KEY OBJECTIVES:
1. Coordinate library service among members to ensure equal access to high-quality public education.
2. Provide fiction and nonfiction materials in all formats to meet diverse educational and cultural needs.
3. Supplement and enhance school system curriculum to optimize student achievement with access to
computers, wireless Internet, online research tools, study spaces and personal research assistance.
4. Teach reading and technology literacy in residents of all ages, beginning with the very young.
5. Encourage economic growth and workforce development through seminars, specialized research tools, and
library materials that address needs of job seekers and area businesses.
PERFORMANCE MEASURES:
Actual Estimated Adopted
Performance Measures
FY13/14 FY14/15 FY15/16
Number of Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs) 1 1 1
Input
Access to Service Outlets, Square Foot per Capita .45 .45 .45
Circulation Totals 748,566 760,566 765,000
Output Library Material Holdings 314,428 316,400 318,000
Number of Registered Card Holders 70,693 71,000 71,500
Library Materials Holdings per Capita 1.74 1.75 1.76
Efficiency
Library Visits per Capita 3.0 3.0 3.0
Circulation of Materials per Capita 4.1 4.1 4.1
Collection Circulation/Turnover Rate 2.38 2.4 2.4
Effectivene
Total program attendance 41,244 43,000 43,000
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Reference Questions Answered 208,332 208,000 208,000
HISTORICAL STAFFING SUMMARY:
Category FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16
Full-time Management & Professional 1 1 1 1
Total 1 1 1 1
EXPENDITURES:
Expenditures Budget
FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY15/FY16 Increase/
Category Actual Actual Original Approved +/- Decrease
Personnel Services $83,759 $83,868 $86,853 $87,884 $1,031 1.2%
Operating Expenses $84,029 $170,633 $86,360 $103,456 $17,096 19.8%
Capital Outlay $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 .0%
Debt Service $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0%
Grants & Aids $410,880 $410,879 $428,000 $428,000 $0 0%
Other Uses $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0%
Total $578,667 $665,380 $601,213 $619,340 $18,127 3.0%
ACCOUNTS:
FY14 FY15 FY16 FY15/FY16 Increase/
Code Category Approved Approved Approved +/- Decrease
10 SALARIES & WAGES $67,331 $67,825 $68,503 $678 1.0%
20 BENEFITS $18,635 $19,028 $19,381 $353 1.9%
34 CONTRACT SERVICES $10,950 $10,450 $10,150 -$300 -2.9%
40 TRAVEL & PER DIEM $2,000 $1,700 $2,400 $700 41.2%
41 COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES $650 $600 $600 $0 0%
42 FREIGHT & POSTAGE $100 $50 $50 $0 0%
44 RENTS & LEASES $13,000 $13,260 $13,450 $190 1.4%
45 RISK MANAGEMENT ALLOCATION $2,719 $3,045 $616 -$2,429 -79.8%
Property Insurance reallocation
46 REPAIR & MAINTENANCE $34,700 $49,450 $54,050 $4,600 9.3%
Maintenance agreement for book lending machines
47 PRINTING & BINDING $100 $55 $100 $45 81.8%
48 PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES $500 $250 $200 -$50 -20.0%
49 MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES $1,150 $800 $800 $0 0%
51 OFFICE SUPPLIES $500 $200 $200 $0 0%
52 OPERATING SUPPLIES $16,000 $200 $550 $350 175.0%
54 BOOKS/PUBS/SUBS & MEMBERSHIPS $7,000 $6,000 $19,790 $13,790 229.8%
Renewal of subscription services previously grant funded
55 TRAINING & EDUCATION EXPENSES $1,000 $300 $500 $200 66.7%
81 AIDS TO GOVERNMENT AGENCIES $428,003 $428,000 $428,000 $0 0%
TOTAL $604,338 $601,213 $619,340 $18,127 3.0%
