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General Fund
Library Lark

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Mission Department Summary
Statement: Actual Adj. Budget Estimated Budget
McAllen Public Library Expenditure Detail: 17-18 18-19 18-19 19-20
is a dynamic civic Personnel Services
resource that Salaries and Wages $ 302,360 $ 333,247 $ 321,280 $ 333,247
promotes the open Employee Benefits 81,645 90,162 90,162 90,105
exchange of ideas Supplies 6,665 9,150 9,150 9,150
through free access to Other Services and Charges 11,347 13,293 13,350 13,293
information and Maintenance 5,563 5,250 5,300 5,250
connects a culturally
diverse population Operations Subtotal 407,580 451,102 439,242 451,045
with the global Capital Outlay 25,841 20,000 20,000 37,000
community.
Total Expenditures $ 433,421 $ 471,102 $ 459,242 $ 488,045
--approved by the PERSONNEL
Library Board, Exempt 3 3 3 3
November 2008 Non-Exempt 6 6 6 6
Part-Time 2 2 2 2
Total Positions Authorized 11 11 11 11

Contact Us: MAJOR FY 19-20 GOALS
1.) Continue to provide library services and resources in a variety of formats to meet users' needs.
2.) Provide engaging programming and community outreach to meet the needs of children,
Edwardo Lopez
Branch Manager teens, and adults.
2601 Lark Avenue 3.) Increase opportunities for staff professional development in technology competencies.
McAllen, TX 78504 4.) Continue to partner with community organizations to provide programs and services to help meet
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community needs.
5.) Develop, implement, and analyze public needs and programming outcome surveys to improve the
delivery of library services.
6.) Continue to provide a library collection to meet the needs of a growing and diverse community.
7.) Continue to provide literacy services for birth to school-age children to prepare them to
succeed in school.
8.) Offer instructor-led classes for adults to improve English and support workforce development.
9.) Provide STEAM-based learning opportunities for children and teens.
10.) Ensure that the library is an inclusive, respectful space that welcomes, and provides access to,
all people.
11.) Ensure that the library collection and programming reflect the diversity of the community we serve.

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