The document discusses how North Dakota public libraries are funded through a combination of county/city mill levies, state library aid, and local budgeted funds. It notes that to receive state library aid, libraries must provide evidence of sustained local support. The rest of the document provides statistics on the usage and value of services provided by the Bowman Regional Public Library, including checkouts, programs attended, technology use, and more to demonstrate the library's value and return on investment for the community. It concludes by outlining current funding and needs for additional support.

1. Bowman Regional
Public Library

2. How are North Dakota Public Libraries funded?
City/County Library
COUNTY CITY
Mill Levy Mill Levy
(Maximum 4 mills) (Maximum 4 mills)
+ +
State/ND Library Aid Budgeted Funds
+ +
ND State Library Aid ND State Library Aid
= =
County Support City Support
To receive ND State Library Aid, we must provide evidence of
sustained local support.

4. The library is WHAT percentage of the City
Budget?
Library
Everything else

5. A Wise
Investment
$1 Invested $8.75
Yields
$8.75 Return
$1
For every $1.00 invested in the Bowman Regional Public Library, $8.75 of value is
returned to the community.

6. An Elephant poops about 165 pounds per
day.

7. What would it cost to get
the same services from other
alternatives?

8. The Formula
Library Statistics x Average Cost = Value of Services
$767,885 $87,694 =
Value of Services Library Expenses
$ 8.75
Return on Dollars Invested

9. = $17.00 Average Cost
= $153.00
The averages apply to books, ebooks, picture books, DVDs, audio books, newspapers, magazines, technology
troubleshooting, interlibrary loan requests, children’s programs, computer classes, and reference questions.
http://www.maine.gov/msl/services/calculator.htm

10. 23,770 Check-
outs

11. Senior citizen.
Fixed income.
Average 4 books a week.
$3,536

12. Child who
comes to Story Time.
Average 3 books per visit.
Average 1 DVD/VHS per
visit.
$1,640

13. 109 Programs
Read 300+ Stories to Children

14. “The library program provides a different and exciting learning experience and
enriches our curriculum. The children love the books and being read to. Library day
is the highlight of our week.” Dee Dobitz, Director, Tot-Lot Childcare

15. 23,350+ Visitors
From 49 States and 5 countries.

16. Yesterday our travels were stopped by
high winds and we were fortunate to be in
Bowman. What a great library & Better than the Bismarck Public Library.
librarian! You made your internet Hands down.
access available, we borrowed 2 DVDs &
bought 6 books! Bowman has a right
to be very proud of this community “modest exterior conceals a
asset. gem...”
Thank you for sharing.
Val & Kathy Paleski, Flagstaff, AZ
This library is amazing.Wish ours at home was this
good.
Bowman is lucky to have as This is my favorite
special a library as this and every
librarian here is off the charts! place to stop when I
Annual visitor from California get home to Bowman!
As an out-of-town visitor I appreciate the availability of the library & the services offered.
We have visited this library on numerous occasions. It provides very valuable
services and brings us into town.

17. SURVEY: What other places do you visit on the
same trip as your library visit?

18. 5,410 Answers

19. How old was Theodore Roosevelt
when he became President?
How many days younger
than JFK?
TR was 42 years, 322 days old
at inauguration.
JFK was 43 years, 236 days old
at inauguration.
TR was 279 days younger.

20. Where is the
nearest A.A.
meeting?
Where is the closest place
to go for treatment?

21. How do I study for my CDL
without reading the book?

22. And Many Others...
Do you have a repair What do people I need a book about the
do in this town? history of Cassette tapes.
manual for a 1974
IH 200 pickup? What does a
McDonald’s
How do I find a franchise cost?
vacant house for rent?
Where do I go for
The doctor at the hospital a list of daycares
recommended this book.
Do you have it? in the area?
I think my mother
has Alzheimer's disease. Is
there something I can read?

23. Technology Questions.
I got a Kindle® ! Now what?
How do I make my cellphone put in
letters instead of numbers?
How do I sign up for an email
address?
What is “right” click? Where do I
click?
How do I download these photos
from my digital camera?
How do I send attachments via
email?

24. Jobs.
Can you help
me make a resume?
How do I get
hired on a rig?
How do I find
an Oil Field job?
I need help filling out the
online job application.

25. “The computers
are being used for
job searching.” Kelly
Kudrna, Director
Stanley Public Library

26. 9,017 Computer Users*
* Not including the many who use the Wi-Fi after hours. Sitting in the parking lot.

27. Job Searching.
Sample tests for Jobs &
Education - including ACT
Finding housing.
Prep, GED Practice Exams,
and Careers (Real Estate,
Talking via Skype to family.
Law Enforcement, Plumbing,
EMS)
Email.
Access to Technology
Facebook.
Auto Repair Reference
Center.
Language Learning.
Microsoft Office.
Online Tutoring.
Online Banking.
Encyclopedia Britannica.

28. Meeting Room & Classroom
Monday, June 12, 2012
5:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Oil Energy Safety Meeting
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Farmer’s Union Day Camp
10:00 AM - Tutor meeting with students
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Library Open
148 Visitors came through the front door.

29. Building Partnerships
Rotary Club
Chumps Investment Club Dakota Western Bank
Back Room Quilters Prairie Mountain Electric
County Extension Agent Lasting Visions
Sage Grouse Dale’s Clothing
4-H Clubs Consolidated Telcom
Boys & Girl Scouts Lions Club
Oil Energy Safety Education Bowman County Education Association
Hunter’s Safety Classes Bowman Chamber of Commerce
Butterflies & ABLE Bowman Chiropractic Clinic
Head Start Yesterday’s Farmers
Dollars for Scholars Tri-State Chiropractic Clinic
Township meetings And the many individuals who sponsor
Bowman County Economic Development magazines, books & programs and
Corporation donated memorials to the library.
Small Business Development Corporation Tot-Lot Daycare
Retired Teachers Pioneer Trails Regional Museum
Prairie Rose Art Association
Delta Kappa Gamma North Dakota State Library
Bowman County Commissioners
Bowman City Commissioners

30. Children reading.
An outing for the family.
Technology for Safe place for kids.
those with special
needs.
Indirect benefits
Quality of Place. A Welcoming
Community.
Cultural Oasis.
Recreation.

31. What is the most important contribution the
library makes to your life?

32. "I love the hometown hospitality and the knowledge I can find from our
librarians. I love the feel of the library when I visit. My teenage daughters still
enjoy coming to the library as well - now that’s something!”
“It is a great place for my kids to hang out.”
“Provides me with the latest popular novels to read. I prefer reading
a good book to television. There is a wonderful selection, and it just
keeps getting better. “
“It’s a nice place in the community - our cultural center - where everyone benefits.””
“When we moved back from MN I was so glad for story time at the library. We wanted to be back in this community but
with all the child classes, early childhood & family education etc, we were able to do in MN I was worried about what our
kids would do in this small community. I was so happy with all the library offered. I really am truly grateful for our
awesome librarians & everything the library offers!”
“Makes me proud of my town.”
“It is our source of our life. Our children go for story time and to just get
away from home. I go for books, books and more books...
Makes life more enjoyable.”

35. What we need
A part-time librarian to help with Technology
A part-time librarian to serve Rhame & Scranton
Janitorial Service
Capital Improvement Fund
Technology Fund

36. 4 Mills
+
$16,100 Budget
+
$3,000 Increase
($1,500 eBooks + $1,500 employee retention)
+
Lost State Aid

37. Bowman Regional
Public Library
www.BowmanLibrary.org

38. Average Cost of Library Services
Hardcover book = $17
Paperback book = $7
Children’s picture book = $12
Audiobook borrowed = $10
Interlibrary Loan Request = $30
eBook = $15
Magazine = $5
DVD/VHS = $5
Meeting Room/hour = $50
Programs/Classes = $10
Children’s Programs = $6
Computer use = $12/hr.