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20th Anniversary
The Weld Library District celebrated its 20th
i Anniversary in 2006. Every library in the district
hosted an event where they could celebrate with "10t'
patrons and highlight the past 20 years. A slide Weld Library District
show and scrapbook were created to commemorate 20th Anniversary
this milestone.
Programs and Events
• Held Groundbreaking ceremonies for the future Carbon Valley Regional and Erie
Community Libraries.
• Held a library card sign-up drive in the Erie area and distributed E-library cards at various
off site locations to encourage patrons to utilize the District's remote services.
• Doubled the student use of the Teen Research Center.
• Offered other special events such as Thomas the Tank, a Multicultural Music Program,
author visit and storytime with Claudia Cangilla McAdam, Dia de los Ninos/de los Libros,
Pirate Day, a Southwestern Tea featuring dolls from the American Girl series, PAWS to Read
storytime with therapy dogs, afterschool "Kids Club" storytime, a Felicity Tea featuring
Colonial America, and Tales for Tots storytime.
• The District's teen advisory group, the ROYALS, helped establish and participated in the
Missing End Book Club, the Nifty-Knitting group, Anime Movie Night, and Teen Mystery
Night.
• Held a Book Club Open House in September. Staff from all locations presented book talks
and tips for book clubs. Local author William Haywood Henderson (Augusta Locke, 2006)
spoke to the group.
• Presented a series of workshops about finding employment.
• Staff throughout the District participated in local school literacy carnivals, the City of
Greeley's community block parties, the Cinco de Mayo celebration, area town fairs and other
community activities at the Evans Recreation Center, St. Michael's Center, and Platte Valley
Youth Detention Center by providing library card applications and information about services.
• Staff presented monthly book talks at a local assisted living center.
• Partnered with Lafayette Public Library and Lorraine David Children's Library to offer a
cooperative children's summer reading program for children in Erie and Lafayette. The
three libraries co-wrote and were awarded a $15,000 LSTA grant for summer reading.
Off the Shelf Services
$ff the Shelf Services.„ The District launched several new non-traditional
Weld L[braryoistri z services in 2006 including Wireless Hotspot,
AudioeBooks- Audio eBooks (downloadable books) and a new
(Download and Listen) website (www.mylibrary.us).These services were
packaged in a promotional campaign titled "Off
wwwmylibraryus the Shelf Services". The promotional campaign
launched in June and included outdoor
i Wireless Hotspot ': advertising, local cable commercials, a direct mail
and internal promotion. The campaign yielded
great results: 170% increase in audio eBook
• 4 .: .'' checkouts and an average monthly increase of
50% on web visits.
A Message from the Executive Director
Dear Residents of the Weld Library District;.
It is my pleasure to present to you the Weld Library District's 2006
Annual Report. Working with goals outlined in the Weld Library District
Strategic Plan 2006-2008, we sought to deliver high quality services
to all residents of the Weld Library District, while prudently managing
public funds.
2006 was a banner year for technology. We launched a new web site, ° >i ' €£
www.MyLibrary.us. It has many interactive features, including
downloadable audiobooks, AskColorado - 24/7 Reference Service,
e-books and blogs. It also provides a gateway to our online catalog,
which allows you to search for library materials and manage your library
account by renewing materials and placing holds.
Ever mindful of the legacy of our founders, we have been working on
strengthening our relationships throughout the District - with member
libraries, government entities and community partners. During 2006 the
Trustees re-organized and implemented geographic areas of
representation. This clearly defined the areas that each trustee would
represent which helped foster communication and heighten visibility with
area residents.
Collaborating with the communities in the southwest portion of the
District, we completed the planning and design phase for two new
libraries: the Erie Community Library and a new Carbon Valley Regional
Library to be located in Firestone. Because of the stable 3.249 mill levy
coupled with healthy growth in the area, we were able to secure $12
million in Certificates of Participation without asking voters for a tax
increase. Groundbreaking was set for early 2007.
As we continue our commitment to providing quality library services, I
welcome your comments and questions. The Trustees, staff and I look
forward to continuing to provide you with library services that meet your
needs and exceed your expectations.
Sincerely, !>
Janine Reid
Executive Director
Weld Library District
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Where the money comes from 1%
Local Property Tax 13% _
1 P Y $ 10,793,756
Paid by property owners within the Weld Library District
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I Other Local Sources $ 1,634,664 I
I Specific ownership tax (a portion of fees paid for vehicles,
boats, etc. and license tags), interest on investments,
contracts, contributions in kind, and grants.
Fines, Fees, Misc. $ 145,873
Money received from library fines, fees to replace materials,
and library photocopy charges. 86%
Total $ 12,574,293 C Local Property Tax
• Other Local Sources
CI Fines, Fees, Misc.
Where the money goes
Materials and Services $ 3,770,531
9o/u Books, audio books, videos, DVDs, CDs, magazines, newspapers,
online databases, computer and technical services, new technology
11%
equipment, library programs, special acquisitions, facility
37% maintenance and operations, contracted services and minor
equipment.
IS Salaries and Benefits $ 4,265,164
Health, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement fund,
and staff development programs.
43% Capital Outlay $ 1,146,099
Equipment or furniture costing more than $5000.
• Materials & Services
• Salaries & Benefits Debt Service $ 962,692
❑ Capital Outlay Payment for Certificates of Participation which financed
• Debt Service capital construction in the District.
Total $10,144,486
2005 Statistics 2006 Statistics
District population served 198,494 204,000
Registered cardholders 93,365 108.405
Annual circulation 1,594,831 1,652,496
Circulation per capita 8.03 8.1
Total expenditures per capita 42.79 46.84
Annual visits 1,027,171 1,407,807
Annual visits per capita 5.17 6.9
Branch Improvements
• Implemented Telecirc, an automated web notification system. Telecirc is phone
notification of overdues and holds.
• Students from the Art Department at Greeley Central High School Arts Magnet designed
and painted murals at the Centennial Park Branch Library illustrating the vast ocean of
knowledge and the importance of learning.
• Received new and/or additional lighting in several libraries to brighten certain areas and
improve working conditions.
• Conducted a needs assessment of patrons who live more than 30 minutes from library to
help determine service options.
• Provided additional services to assisted living facilities and preschools throughout Weld
County.
• Implemented the monthly homebound delivery schedule.
• Completed Program and Design Development phases of construction of two new facilities:
Carbon Valley Regional Library in Firestone and Erie Community Library.
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Community and Professional Involvement
• Established community connections with Carbon Valley Rotary and the Carbon Valley
Chamber of Commerce.
• Worked with the Juvenile Assessment Center (JAC) and Youth Net to assist at-risk youth.
• Developed a partnership with Centennial BOCES to provide information about library
services to the Family Literacy and Teen Programs for migrant families.
• Enhanced relationships with the Erie area schools, newspapers, and government.
• Staff served in various capacities on boards, committees, and service clubs: Right to
Read, Kiwanis, Rotary, United Way, Greeley's Economic Gardening Program, ARC, and many
others.
• Staff presented at the Colorado Association of Libraries (CAL) Paraprofessional and CAL
Annual Meeting, the Rocky Mountain Literature Conference, and the District 6 Media
Specialist Meeting.
• Participated in AskColorado, the statewide 24/7 online interactive reference service.
• Outreach staff was represented at the Joint Conference of Librarians of Color Conference
and at a local workshop, "Eagles, Rubber Bands and Cheese: All in a Day's Work," organized
by Catholic Charities Northern and Weld Co Extension Services on behalf of people working
with families or youth in Weld County.
• Awarded an "Outstanding Achievement in Community Relations" award by the Colorado
State Library for working with Aims Community College on teaching bilingual early literacy.
2006 Donors
Businesses & Organizations
American Legion Post 1985 Ladies Auxiliary
Ascent Group Engineering
Colorado Department of Local Affairs - Energy/Mineral Impact Assistance Program
Colorado State Library
Community Foundation Littler Youth Fund
Embroidme - John & Rhonda Ahrens
Erie Chamber of Commerce
Greeley Jr. Great Books
J-9 Crop Insurance
McCallum Real Estate & Investment Properties, LLC
Individuals
Mr. and Mrs. William Ankeney Mr. and Mrs. Nick Lane
Mr. and Mrs. Ron Baker Ms. Ann Morris
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Barbour Mr. Grant Nickerson
Mrs. Becky Becker Mr. and Mrs. Jim Pendergast
Mrs. Ruth Beggs Mr. and Mrs. Francis Roberts
Mr. and Mrs. Neil Best Dr. Barry Rothaus
Mr. Robin Clizbe Mrs. Carolyn Schroeder
Mr. and Mrs. Phil Curtiss Mrs. LaVonne Stonebraker
Mrs. Kathy Dorsey Mr. and Mrs. Scott Thomas
Mrs. Marlene Elder Dr. Jerry Truesdell
Mr. and Mrs. Mic Evanson Dr. Celia Turner
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Farnum Mrs. Linda Vasenius
Mr. and Mrs. Wes Goehring Mrs. Michelle Vetting
Mrs. Joan Harrison Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Weil
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hurt Mr. Daniel Yurman
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Ketterling Mr. and Mrs. Steve Young
Ms. Rita Kosch
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