Full service: Vernon Library Supplies: protective covers, barcode labels, due date slips, spine labels, patron keys and cards, patron counter, furniture, metal shelving and signage, bookends, book return carts, outdoor book returns, bulletin boards, security system, date due detuning gun, etc.
Barcode printers and scanners:
Advanced Data Capture scanners and printers
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Software vendors
Alexandria library software
Readerware: $125 for book, music, video modules; 30-day trial
SirsiDynix Symphony: blend of Unicorn GL3 and Horizon 8/Corinthian systems; installed at more library sites around the world than any other single enterprise-caliber library system. ... Basic and advanced capabilities for Circulation, Cataloging, Serials, Acquisitions, Outreach, Materials Booking, Reserves, Accountability, and more. ... Open application programming interface (APIs) Features & Benefits; prices not listed.
Library World Web-based (no software) $365/year; full MARC cataloging, circulation, patron management, document management, serials control, and acquisitions. Fully multi-user and supports all standard networks, file servers, and popular computer platforms, including Windows 2000, XP, Vista and Macintosh OS/X. 30-day trial (started Nov. 23)
Small Library Organizer Pro catalog, search, and circulate books, CDs, video tapes, dvds, etc. manage member/patron information, track circulation data, manage fine transactions (optional). Ready-to-use database templates. Create book lists, circulation reports, library collection reports, patron/member directories, html library catalogs, address labels, book spine labels, book card labels, barcode labels, reminder letters, and more. $245 or $349 with database solutions 30-day trial $
MARCIVE implements the Library of Congress' system of Machine Readable Cataloging. MARC records include: title, statement of responsibility, edition, material specific details, publication information, physical description, series, notes, and standard numbers. MARCIVE also includes: authority records, spine label sets, catalog and shelflist cards, printed listings, MARC record enrichment (TOC, Fiction/Biography. 30-day trial to search database
Readerware: $125 for book, music, video modules; 30-day trial
SirsiDynix Symphony: blend of Unicorn GL3 and Horizon 8/Corinthian systems; installed at more library sites around the world than any other single enterprise-caliber library system. ... Basic and advanced capabilities for Circulation, Cataloging, Serials, Acquisitions, Outreach, Materials Booking, Reserves, Accountability, and more. ... Open application programming interface (APIs) Features & Benefits; prices not listed.
Library World Web-based (no software) $365/year; full MARC cataloging, circulation, patron management, document management, serials control, and acquisitions. Fully multi-user and supports all standard networks, file servers, and popular computer platforms, including Windows 2000, XP, Vista and Macintosh OS/X. 30-day trial (started Nov. 23)
Small Library Organizer Pro catalog, search, and circulate books, CDs, video tapes, dvds, etc. manage member/patron information, track circulation data, manage fine transactions (optional). Ready-to-use database templates. Create book lists, circulation reports, library collection reports, patron/member directories, html library catalogs, address labels, book spine labels, book card labels, barcode labels, reminder letters, and more. $245 or $349 with database solutions 30-day trial $
MARCIVE implements the Library of Congress' system of Machine Readable Cataloging. MARC records include: title, statement of responsibility, edition, material specific details, publication information, physical description, series, notes, and standard numbers. MARCIVE also includes: authority records, spine label sets, catalog and shelflist cards, printed listings, MARC record enrichment (TOC, Fiction/Biography. 30-day trial to search database
Call number systems
From LibraryWorld:
There are several different call numbers you can use. This selection is based on your preference, however, most MARC records downloaded from our database or the Library of Congress have multiple call numbers cataloged in one record. Here are some examples:
050 $abc: Library of Congress
082 $a2: Dewey Decimal Number (DDCN)
090 $a: Local Call Number
050 $abc: Library of Congress Call Number
There are several different call numbers you can use. This selection is based on your preference, however, most MARC records downloaded from our database or the Library of Congress have multiple call numbers cataloged in one record. Here are some examples:
050 $abc: Library of Congress
082 $a2: Dewey Decimal Number (DDCN)
090 $a: Local Call Number
050 $abc: Library of Congress Call Number
Software specs
- ISBN/UPC or scan the barcode of a book, CD or DVD to build SQL database (Readerware)
- Internet search for automatic cataloging, including merge from multiple sites for most complete citations. (Readerware)
- Palm/iPod support to take your database with you. "Great in stores, never buy a duplicate title again!"(Readerware)
- Multiple views (table, tree, thumbnail, cover art, etc.) (Readerware)
- Integrated backup (Readerware)
- Client/server distribution (Readerware)
- Circulation: checkout/in, query items on loan/overdue, etc. (Readerware)
- Integrated shopping cart/wish list with price comparison - Secure online ordering, browsing and searching of the major online retailers (Readerware)
- Built in access to reference sources such as Library of Congress, British Library, Amazon, etc. (Readerware)
- Database statistics such as total value of collection for insurance purposes etc. (Readerware)
- "Open, industry-standard, versatile, scalable" (Symphony)
- Interlibrary loan feature (Symphony)
- Renew All command in the patron module. Confirms once that the user wants to renew all items and then renews them all. Each renew and any error is noted after the action is performed. (LibraryWorld)
- Show History command in the holding/copy page. This shows the circulation history of the specific item. (LibraryWorld)
- New Circulation Log Report in the Reports page. This shows the details of the circ log given two dates. Detailed history is available back to 6/15/2008. Generally used to verify circulation activity. (LibraryWorld)
Software
April Harrison shared the following information with Jenny in a November 10 email:
My contact with SirsDynix was David King. The new product is called Symphony. Their website will give you a more in depth idea of the product. Michelle Graves in Eagle Mountain would probably have a number that would reflect your city's investment more than my numbers. PGCL bought (with the help of a grant) Horizon software from SirsDynix at a cost of $31,613. This cost reflects a license for eight stations. The maintenance yearly fee is $13,050. I am sure that EM numbers are substantially less.
My contact with SirsDynix was David King. The new product is called Symphony. Their website will give you a more in depth idea of the product. Michelle Graves in Eagle Mountain would probably have a number that would reflect your city's investment more than my numbers. PGCL bought (with the help of a grant) Horizon software from SirsDynix at a cost of $31,613. This cost reflects a license for eight stations. The maintenance yearly fee is $13,050. I am sure that EM numbers are substantially less.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
American Library Association (ALA)
[ALA website is huge. Here are some basics.]
Membership in ALA is the place to be if you are a librarian or library worker. Thousands of leaders in the profession know ALA membership helps them effectively plan new strategies, quickly learn new skills, and immediately connect with great ideas for their libraries. You can instantly connect to these resources, and with other professional library workers at all levels through ALA membership.
Organizational Membership
Your library has a unique opportunity through Organizational Membership in the American Library Association (ALA) to have your concerns about legislation, funding, library use, and advocacy heard at a national level. Organizational Members know that ALA focuses on issues that are important to libraries and library workers. Joining ALA is a benefit to your organization and a voice in the future of America’s libraries.
ALA works through the 'your library campaign' to increase public awareness about the value of libraries to our communities. Organizational Members can take advantage of many ALA programs and events to help expand staff skills and services. Aligning your organization with ALA provides your library with a wide variety of benefits, including discounts on ALA resources like our professional publications, employment and management resources, and affiliated insurance programs. Public, high school, and community colleges receive free Oprah Book Club® selections as a key benefit.
Dues
$110 - Library budget of less than $50,000 or other not-for-profits of any size.
$110 - Chapters and affiliates
$175 - Library budget between $50,000 - $199,999
Personal Memberships
A subscription to American Libraries magazine (11 issues) and AL Direct, the weekly e-newsletter
New Members Round Table
NMRT is an organization for people with fewer than 10 years of membership in ALA. We have close to 2000 members representing every aspect of librarianship, from nearly every state and even some foreign countries. Our mission is to help those who have been association members less than ten years become actively involved in the association and the profession. The goals are fourfold: (1) to structure formal opportunities for involvement and/or training for professional association committee experiences on the national, state and local levels; (2) to provide a wide variety of programs to assist, encourage, and educate those new to the association and the profession; (3) to offer a variety of leadership training and opportunities to help those approaching the end of their NMRT eligibility make the transition to future positions in the association and the profession, and; (4) to develop and implement ongoing programs for library school students which encourage professional involvement and networking.
Mentoring program
Handbook
Membership in ALA is the place to be if you are a librarian or library worker. Thousands of leaders in the profession know ALA membership helps them effectively plan new strategies, quickly learn new skills, and immediately connect with great ideas for their libraries. You can instantly connect to these resources, and with other professional library workers at all levels through ALA membership.
Organizational Membership
Your library has a unique opportunity through Organizational Membership in the American Library Association (ALA) to have your concerns about legislation, funding, library use, and advocacy heard at a national level. Organizational Members know that ALA focuses on issues that are important to libraries and library workers. Joining ALA is a benefit to your organization and a voice in the future of America’s libraries.
ALA works through the 'your library campaign' to increase public awareness about the value of libraries to our communities. Organizational Members can take advantage of many ALA programs and events to help expand staff skills and services. Aligning your organization with ALA provides your library with a wide variety of benefits, including discounts on ALA resources like our professional publications, employment and management resources, and affiliated insurance programs. Public, high school, and community colleges receive free Oprah Book Club® selections as a key benefit.
Dues
$110 - Library budget of less than $50,000 or other not-for-profits of any size.
$110 - Chapters and affiliates
$175 - Library budget between $50,000 - $199,999
Personal Memberships
A subscription to American Libraries magazine (11 issues) and AL Direct, the weekly e-newsletter
- Discounts on registration rates for Annual Conference, the Midwinter Meeting, and divisional national conferences and symposia
- Access to several members-only discount programs, including medical, life, long-term care, auto, and home insurance, ...
- Student Members – includes individuals enrolled in a program for certificate or degree in library and information studies. Certain state chapters have Joint Memberships with ALA. $33.00/year.Non-Salaried Members - includes librarians earning less than $25,000 per year or not currently employed. $46.00/year.
- Trustee Members – includes those not employed in library and information services or related activities who, through their personal commitment and support, promote library and information services as members of governing boards, advisory groups, etc. $59.00/year.
- Associate Members – includes those not employed in library and information services or related activities who, through their personal commitment and support, promote library and information services; e.g. friends and special citizen caucuses and/or individuals interested in participating in the work of the Association. $59.00/year.
New Members Round Table
NMRT is an organization for people with fewer than 10 years of membership in ALA. We have close to 2000 members representing every aspect of librarianship, from nearly every state and even some foreign countries. Our mission is to help those who have been association members less than ten years become actively involved in the association and the profession. The goals are fourfold: (1) to structure formal opportunities for involvement and/or training for professional association committee experiences on the national, state and local levels; (2) to provide a wide variety of programs to assist, encourage, and educate those new to the association and the profession; (3) to offer a variety of leadership training and opportunities to help those approaching the end of their NMRT eligibility make the transition to future positions in the association and the profession, and; (4) to develop and implement ongoing programs for library school students which encourage professional involvement and networking.
Mentoring program
Handbook
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
City Hall library proposal
The following proposal was sent to city council members on November 10, 2008 and reviewed at the council's budget workshop on the 11th. (No decisions were made.)
10 November 2008
Dear Alpine City Council Members,
Surveys consistently show that a public library ranks high on Alpiners’ priorities for the city. Space in City Hall could house a small library in an ideal location, eliminating construction costs and greatly reducing the time needed to make the library a reality. We estimate the costs and funding as follows:
Startup Costs
• Acquisition of 5,000 volumes @ $18 $85,000
• Computer, chairs, tables, shelves 10,000
• Software 3,000
• Unforeseen 7,500
• Total startup costs $105,500
Operations
• Part-time director salary and min-wage assistants $35,000
• Acquisitions 3,000
• Database fees 3,000
• Unforeseen 3,500
• Total yearly operations $44,500
First year total $150,000
Annual minimum thereafter $30,000
Funding Sources
• Fundraising and grants $100,000
• City of Alpine 50,000
Certification
Certification by the Utah State Library Division is a prerequisite for obtaining state and federal funds and applying for grants from private foundations.
The two major commitments required of the municipality at startup are:
• The appointment of a Board of Directors.
• A commitment to maintain the library, providing at least 65% of the operating expenses and a minimum of $2,000 for materials.
These actions are essential for fund raising and the long-term viability of the library. They also entitle us to a mentor from the State Library for training and resources for acquisitions, hiring, and good library practices.
Thank you for your consideration. We look forward to working with you on this important undertaking.
Jennifer Xanthos, Scott Kenney, Bradley Reneer, Diane Card, and Amy Thackeray on behalf of the Alpine Public Library Association
10 November 2008
Dear Alpine City Council Members,
Surveys consistently show that a public library ranks high on Alpiners’ priorities for the city. Space in City Hall could house a small library in an ideal location, eliminating construction costs and greatly reducing the time needed to make the library a reality. We estimate the costs and funding as follows:
Startup Costs
• Acquisition of 5,000 volumes @ $18 $85,000
• Computer, chairs, tables, shelves 10,000
• Software 3,000
• Unforeseen 7,500
• Total startup costs $105,500
Operations
• Part-time director salary and min-wage assistants $35,000
• Acquisitions 3,000
• Database fees 3,000
• Unforeseen 3,500
• Total yearly operations $44,500
First year total $150,000
Annual minimum thereafter $30,000
Funding Sources
• Fundraising and grants $100,000
• City of Alpine 50,000
Certification
Certification by the Utah State Library Division is a prerequisite for obtaining state and federal funds and applying for grants from private foundations.
The two major commitments required of the municipality at startup are:
• The appointment of a Board of Directors.
• A commitment to maintain the library, providing at least 65% of the operating expenses and a minimum of $2,000 for materials.
These actions are essential for fund raising and the long-term viability of the library. They also entitle us to a mentor from the State Library for training and resources for acquisitions, hiring, and good library practices.
Thank you for your consideration. We look forward to working with you on this important undertaking.
Jennifer Xanthos, Scott Kenney, Bradley Reneer, Diane Card, and Amy Thackeray on behalf of the Alpine Public Library Association
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Springville library expansion
November 5, 2008
Last night 58% of Springville voters approved a $9.8 million bond to expand their public library. Additional funds may drawn from the city's building reserve, open reserves, and general fund budget money. (Springville sets aside $500,000 to $1,000,000 a year for building projects). Construction is scheduled for completion in 2010.
Springville's population is projected to be 30,536 in 2010—three times the size of Alpine's 9,884. At 18,107, Highland's projected population is twice as large as Alpine. Source: The governor's Office of Planning and Budget.
The median price of a home currently on the market in Alpine is $592,900—2.7 times of Springville's $219,900 and slightly more than Highland's $549,000. Source: Yahoo! Real Estate.
From Springville's website, "Springville Says Yes"
Library Bond Passes: Fact Sheet 2008
The bond election amount has been set at $9.8 Million. This will allow for construction of a new library of between 35,000 and 45,000 square feet. Public input will be sought on final design. Current plans are construction will commence at the end of Summer 2009 and the library will be complete in late 2010.
Budget or Estimated Cost :
* According to the Citizen Survey, residents strongly indicated a willingness to pay increased taxes for a library. All citizens will speak at the election and the bond amount is substantially less than a majority of the survey respondents were willing to pay.
Frequently Asked Questions
* What is the project? Springville City hopes to build a new library. The library is currently in initial planning stages and a bond election has been scheduled for November, 2008 to ask the public if they would like a new library. The bond election amount has been set for $9.8 Million. This would allow for construction of a new library of between 35,000 and 45,000 square feet.
* How big will the library be if there is a $9,800,000 construction budget? Last year the average library in the westerns United States cost about $230 per square foot. If prices remain the same, the library would be 40,000 to 45,000 square feet in size.
* The location isn’t big enough and the creek isn’t safe for the children. We have asked these questions to the professionals. They assure us that the location is big enough and that the creek can be an exciting part of the library plan. After the bond election, detailed planning will commence and these questions will be thoroughly discussed with the public. If the location is not suitable bond proceeds can be used to build a library in a better location. The goal is to allow the public to have their say in all aspects of this project.
* I have heard that this building could be as big as the Museum. Why should it be so big? The national standard is just 1 square foot per person in the community. That is not much when you think about it. In comparison, our library gets 2 visitors for every 1 visitor that comes to the museum. Last year almost a half million items were checked out of the current library.
* Where is the rest of the money coming from? The City has committed to paying the balance through other funding sources and donations. The City Council has not made a final determination regarding which funding source to use, but there are a number of choices available to them. There are funds anticipated to remain in the building reserve after the current projects are completed ($1,000,000 to $4,200,000) and the City has money in open reserves as well ($1,000,000 to $2,000,000). The City Council can also allocate general fund budget money for a library building project (The City has been saving $500,000 to a $1,000,000 annually for building projects).
* What will my tax increase be? It depends on the fair market value of your home. The library bond would increase your taxes by an estimated $2.26 a month per $100,000 in valuation. See the chart below for other values (The median price home in Springville is currently $233,332.)
Property value: $233,332 less 45% Exemption = Taxable value $128,333
Annual tax impact: $63.19
Monthly tax impact: $5.27
Property value: $300,000 less 45% Exemption = Taxable value 135,000
Annual tax impact: $81.24
Monthly tax impact: $6.77
Property value: $400,000 less 45% Exemption = Taxable value $108.33
Annual tax impact: $108.33
Monthly tax impact: $9.03
Property value: $500,000 less 45% Exemption = Taxable value $275,000
Annual tax impact: $135.41
Monthly tax impact: $11.28
* Is the tax increase permanent? No. The tax will be in place only while the bond is being paid. After that, the tax increase will automatically come off. In addition, as new residents come to Springville, they will pay a share of the costs and your costs will go down. In other words, new building in Springville will help pay for the bond.
* Will there be enough parking? Yes. The current library has 26 parking spaces and it shares those spaces with the Justice Court, Utilities, Community Development and City Administration. The new site will have about 75 on-site parking spaces just for the library.
* Why use bonds? Bonds are the least expensive way to borrow money to invest in facilities and infrastructure. Bonds are a way to get money immediately to finance projects over a long period of time, and at the lowest cost to the taxpayers. Bonds are also an equitable way to share the cost with current and future residents and businesses that will all benefit from the facility.
* What if the bond doesn’t pass? The current library can stay in operation at its current location. It is less than half of the size necessary to handle TODAY’s population. The City Council would then analyze the situation and decide what to do next.
Wednesday, 05 November 2008
Article from The Daily Herald
A bond for the building of a new library in Springville passed on Tuesday. With a majority of precincts reporting, more than 58 percent of voters had approved construction of the library. Debbie Balzotti, a city volunteer and proponent of the bond, said the library will be a positive development for the community. "I'm thrilled that, with the passage of the bond, we'll be able to build a new library," she said, "and that it can be one that addresses our present and future needs, and that we were able to look past the current worries about our national economy." The $9.8 million bond will cover the construction costs not already met by the funds available in the city's reserves.
The library bond would increase taxes by an estimated $2.26 a month per $100,000 in valuation. The median home price in Springville is currently $233,332. The library's total budget is estimated at $14,074,000. This is the breakdown of costs: construction, $9.8 million; architects, $690,000; site work, $1.8 million; fixtures and furnishings, $784,000; contingency, $1 million. Balzotti said extra efforts to publicize this issue helped the bond pass. "I would like to give special thanks to those who quietly worked hard and encouraged people to come out and vote for the bond," she said. "I think it made a difference in this case."
The 35,000- to 45,000-square-foot facility would be much larger than the current 8,000-square-foot library, which spills into the City Council chambers and other areas of the city offices. It will have auditoriums that can be used after-hours and separate areas for children's rooms and study rooms for adults.
Last night 58% of Springville voters approved a $9.8 million bond to expand their public library. Additional funds may drawn from the city's building reserve, open reserves, and general fund budget money. (Springville sets aside $500,000 to $1,000,000 a year for building projects). Construction is scheduled for completion in 2010.
Springville's population is projected to be 30,536 in 2010—three times the size of Alpine's 9,884. At 18,107, Highland's projected population is twice as large as Alpine. Source: The governor's Office of Planning and Budget.
The median price of a home currently on the market in Alpine is $592,900—2.7 times of Springville's $219,900 and slightly more than Highland's $549,000. Source: Yahoo! Real Estate.
From Springville's website, "Springville Says Yes"
Library Bond Passes: Fact Sheet 2008
The bond election amount has been set at $9.8 Million. This will allow for construction of a new library of between 35,000 and 45,000 square feet. Public input will be sought on final design. Current plans are construction will commence at the end of Summer 2009 and the library will be complete in late 2010.
Budget or Estimated Cost :
- Construction - $ 9,800,000
- Architects - $ 690,000
- Site Work - $ 1,800,000
- Fixtures & Furnishings - $ 784,000
- Contingency - $ 1,000,000
- Total Budget $ 14,074,000
* According to the Citizen Survey, residents strongly indicated a willingness to pay increased taxes for a library. All citizens will speak at the election and the bond amount is substantially less than a majority of the survey respondents were willing to pay.
Frequently Asked Questions
* What is the project? Springville City hopes to build a new library. The library is currently in initial planning stages and a bond election has been scheduled for November, 2008 to ask the public if they would like a new library. The bond election amount has been set for $9.8 Million. This would allow for construction of a new library of between 35,000 and 45,000 square feet.
* How big will the library be if there is a $9,800,000 construction budget? Last year the average library in the westerns United States cost about $230 per square foot. If prices remain the same, the library would be 40,000 to 45,000 square feet in size.
* The location isn’t big enough and the creek isn’t safe for the children. We have asked these questions to the professionals. They assure us that the location is big enough and that the creek can be an exciting part of the library plan. After the bond election, detailed planning will commence and these questions will be thoroughly discussed with the public. If the location is not suitable bond proceeds can be used to build a library in a better location. The goal is to allow the public to have their say in all aspects of this project.
* I have heard that this building could be as big as the Museum. Why should it be so big? The national standard is just 1 square foot per person in the community. That is not much when you think about it. In comparison, our library gets 2 visitors for every 1 visitor that comes to the museum. Last year almost a half million items were checked out of the current library.
* Where is the rest of the money coming from? The City has committed to paying the balance through other funding sources and donations. The City Council has not made a final determination regarding which funding source to use, but there are a number of choices available to them. There are funds anticipated to remain in the building reserve after the current projects are completed ($1,000,000 to $4,200,000) and the City has money in open reserves as well ($1,000,000 to $2,000,000). The City Council can also allocate general fund budget money for a library building project (The City has been saving $500,000 to a $1,000,000 annually for building projects).
* What will my tax increase be? It depends on the fair market value of your home. The library bond would increase your taxes by an estimated $2.26 a month per $100,000 in valuation. See the chart below for other values (The median price home in Springville is currently $233,332.)
Property value: $233,332 less 45% Exemption = Taxable value $128,333
Annual tax impact: $63.19
Monthly tax impact: $5.27
Property value: $300,000 less 45% Exemption = Taxable value 135,000
Annual tax impact: $81.24
Monthly tax impact: $6.77
Property value: $400,000 less 45% Exemption = Taxable value $108.33
Annual tax impact: $108.33
Monthly tax impact: $9.03
Property value: $500,000 less 45% Exemption = Taxable value $275,000
Annual tax impact: $135.41
Monthly tax impact: $11.28
* Is the tax increase permanent? No. The tax will be in place only while the bond is being paid. After that, the tax increase will automatically come off. In addition, as new residents come to Springville, they will pay a share of the costs and your costs will go down. In other words, new building in Springville will help pay for the bond.
* Will there be enough parking? Yes. The current library has 26 parking spaces and it shares those spaces with the Justice Court, Utilities, Community Development and City Administration. The new site will have about 75 on-site parking spaces just for the library.
* Why use bonds? Bonds are the least expensive way to borrow money to invest in facilities and infrastructure. Bonds are a way to get money immediately to finance projects over a long period of time, and at the lowest cost to the taxpayers. Bonds are also an equitable way to share the cost with current and future residents and businesses that will all benefit from the facility.
* What if the bond doesn’t pass? The current library can stay in operation at its current location. It is less than half of the size necessary to handle TODAY’s population. The City Council would then analyze the situation and decide what to do next.
Wednesday, 05 November 2008
Article from The Daily Herald
A bond for the building of a new library in Springville passed on Tuesday. With a majority of precincts reporting, more than 58 percent of voters had approved construction of the library. Debbie Balzotti, a city volunteer and proponent of the bond, said the library will be a positive development for the community. "I'm thrilled that, with the passage of the bond, we'll be able to build a new library," she said, "and that it can be one that addresses our present and future needs, and that we were able to look past the current worries about our national economy." The $9.8 million bond will cover the construction costs not already met by the funds available in the city's reserves.
The library bond would increase taxes by an estimated $2.26 a month per $100,000 in valuation. The median home price in Springville is currently $233,332. The library's total budget is estimated at $14,074,000. This is the breakdown of costs: construction, $9.8 million; architects, $690,000; site work, $1.8 million; fixtures and furnishings, $784,000; contingency, $1 million. Balzotti said extra efforts to publicize this issue helped the bond pass. "I would like to give special thanks to those who quietly worked hard and encouraged people to come out and vote for the bond," she said. "I think it made a difference in this case."
The 35,000- to 45,000-square-foot facility would be much larger than the current 8,000-square-foot library, which spills into the City Council chambers and other areas of the city offices. It will have auditoriums that can be used after-hours and separate areas for children's rooms and study rooms for adults.
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