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13 <br /> 1 events, and engaging input from the community. He said he hopes Orange County will continue <br /> 2 be on the cutting edge on civil rights. <br /> 3 Annette Moore agreed and said her department is doing a self assessment, and is <br /> 4 learning a lot. She said she expects all will see a difference going forward. <br /> 5 Chair Rich said she would like to get a calendar of events set early, to avoid overlapping <br /> 6 programs and conflicting events. She said coordination could be better handled. <br /> 7 Travis Myren resumed the presentation: <br /> 8 <br /> Human Services <br /> • Library Services—page 299 <br /> •Total ex diture budget-$2,526,764 <br /> -mreaee or3ee2370—FYX1619609eo <br /> •Circulation Materials Increase-$15,116 <br /> -Main Llbeery-$9.000 <br /> CartberolMcou9al Mitldle Schoalt-$3.493 <br /> CyMary-$2 62] <br /> Covers Ixreesed Cosl ofeooks end Elechonic Materials <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> 9 .i NORTH CA RO].tNA <br /> 10 <br /> 11 Travis Myren said that the only change is for increased circulation materials to be shared <br /> 12 between the three locations. <br /> 13 Chair Rich asked if the digital library is growing. <br /> 14 Lucinda Munger, Library Director, said yes, and there is still only about 1,000 items. She <br /> 15 said the good news is that digital content does not take up shelf space and does not have to be <br /> 16 processed; however, cost is the bad news, as a digital collection is very expensive. She said <br /> 17 the digital collection is very popular. <br /> 18 Commissioner Price asked if the library has enough computers. <br /> 19 Lucinda Munger said yes, and about half go unused during the day and staff is looking <br /> 20 to reallocate them for better usage. <br /> 21 Commissioner Price commended the variety of acitivities avaiable at the library, <br /> 22 especially for young people. <br /> 23 Chair Rich said residents are fortunate to have great accessibliity through the different <br /> 24 locations, and can get materials easily through the Orange County library. <br /> 25 Lucinda Munger said the frequency of the courier service has greatly increased, and <br /> 26 staff wants to transfer items back and forth. She says there is a good chance one can get one's <br /> 27 item within 48 hours. <br /> 28 Travis Myren said that the CIP is still holding funds for the Southern Branch. He said the <br /> 29 Arts Center is no longer participating, and Carrboro is evaluating parking options. He said the <br /> 30 project is making progress, but some redesign work is needed due to the Arts Center stepping <br /> 31 out of the project. He said the operating costs will be about $660,000 for the new branch when <br /> 32 it opens. <br /> 33 Commissioner McKee asked if this cost is to be borne by the County, and when the <br /> 34 BOCC can expect to get an update on the project. <br /> 35 Bonnie Hammersley said yes, the cost will be borne by the County, and staff will have <br /> 36 more information after the summer break. She said an email was sent today to the Board of <br /> 37 County Commissioners with a brief update, but staff is not in a position to talk about it right now. <br /> 38 Travis Myren said the email did not actually go out today, but will go out tomorrow <br /> 39 morning. He resumed the presentation: <br />