1. The mission of the Mark & Emily Turner Memorial Library is to provide quality materials and services in a comfortable, open environment. We strive to enhance lifelong learning and personal growth while fostering a community connection. Mark & Emily Turner Memorial Library Est. 1908

8. Grants, Revenues and Memorial Donations Over past three years, our department has had an 80% increase in grant money. Approximately, $60,000 received in money or goods Memorial Donations and revenues increased by 40% Trustees have donated a total of $76,494.00 Since 2003

9. Budgetary Trends Over past three years, our budget increased 15% 12% of this increase is a result of the Salary study This leaves a 3% average increase for operations in three years. Unpredictable fuel costs make projection for line item nearly impossible

21. Web Site Usage

23. The library answered 7,749 reference questions in 2005

24. “ Knowledge is brought to bear in the challenges the organization faces. Management of that knowledge increases its power.” ~Arlene G. Taylor, Librarian Challenges

26. The Library is 12,500 square ft. Most shelves are filled to capacity.

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