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GENERAL FUND <br />PARKS, RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICESPROGRAM <br />Library Technology and Support Services <br />01111190 <br />Statement of Purpose <br />To provide public access to electronic resources and print materials through efficient use of technological advances, training, <br />processing, and lending procedures. <br />Technology and Support Services maintains the electronic and technical resources of the library including the web site, online <br />databases, online catalog, and adult computer laboratory. It offers public and staff training to enhance computer skills. This <br />program also orders, catalogs and processes materials requested by Adult Services and Youth Services. In addition, it is <br />responsible for maintaining records of materials loaned, issuing library cards, and maintaining the availability of books on the <br />shelves for patron use. Furthermore, Technology and Support Services is responsible for the content and operation of the City <br />TV Channel 3. <br />Accomplishments in FY 2015-2016 <br />* <br />Provided training to patrons on how to download digital content to their computer and mobile devices. <br />* <br />Offered computer workshops on a weekly basis. <br />* <br />Created and produced 22 videos for Channel 3 and website. <br />* <br />Created and distributed electronic newsletters to promote agency's services, programs, and announcements. <br />* <br />Expanded hours for the Tech Information Desk to assist Santa Ana residents with technology related needs. <br />* <br />Increased the number of library cardholders by promoting the agency's services to Santa Ana schools. <br />Action Plan for FY 2016-17 <br />* <br />Continue to provide training to patrons and staff on how to download digital content to their computer and mobile devices. <br />* <br />Continue to offer computer workshops at the Main Library and Garfield Community Center. <br />* <br />Create videos for Channel 3 and website. <br />* <br />Increase the number of library cardholders by working with the SAUSD through the Library Card Pilot Program. <br />* <br />Continue to implement Wi-Fi hotspot initiative and mobile device check-out program. <br />* <br />Review and evaluate additional online resources for the E-Library services. <br />ActualActualEstimatedObjective <br />PERFORMANCE MEASURES <br />FY 13-14FY 14-15FY 15-16FY 16-17 <br />Service Levels - System wide <br />Number of items in system273,763274,543274,617285,000 <br />Number of registered patrons136,237134,618134,986136,336 <br />Number of library visits by patrons to fixed facilities850,000521,713530,000535,300 <br />Number of print materials loaned350,328307,993 331,767 341,720 <br />Number of audio recordings loaned10,6955,8812,5155,000 <br />Number of video/DVD recordings loaned33,57125,22514,98320,000 <br />Online Database Searches94,491151,975125,000160,000 <br />Public computer usage: users/sessions4,687/21,35510,102/29,2399,000/30,00010,500/31,000 <br />Number of new items added to collection 14,24714,26915,00015,000 <br />Number of visits to library website 830,0001,118,0701,100,0001,200,000 <br />Number of items in resources (New)9011695417,000 <br />Efficiency <br />Overall library cost per loan$3.25$4.03$4.25$4.30 <br />Effectiveness <br />Achieve ratio 1:8 new books per capita.17:81:041:051:05 <br />Achieve ratio of 2:1 total books per capita1.01:12:832:832:86 <br />Library card holders as % of Santa Ana residents42%41%41%41% <br /> (Goal is to reach 60%) <br />2-41 <br /> <br />