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5/14/2014 Library Yavapai County Free Library District— Funding Eligibility Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA)eligibility is important for public libraries. Core services are not defined in Arizona Statutes. Instead they are defined as an eligibility requirement by the Arizona State Library to receive LSTA grants and services. The eligibility requirements for libraries in Arizona to receive LSTA funds and services include: ❑ Be open to the public at least 750 hours per year,with regular,posted hours ❑ Provide core library services,such as borrowing privileges and computer use,free of charge to all residents within the library's service area ❑ The core services of borrowing privileges for all types of media and use of computers/internet need to be free of charge to all residents within the library's service area ❑ The Yavapai County Free Library District receives some LSTA general support money from the Arizona State Library. YCFLD follows the eligibility guidelines set out by the Arizona State Library Being LSTA eligible allows public libraries to: D Apply for subgrants such as the one that allowed Prescott Public Library to add the Early Literacy Rock Garden and the Job Help Hub computer training lab. ❑ Access databases provided by the Arizona State Library with LSTA monies that allow residents to access information that ranges from scholarly articles to homework help to"how-to"information.As of July the cost of 27 of our 32 databases available to patrons will be paid for by the Arizona State Library valued at tens of thousands of dollars. ❑ Receive summer reading materials supplied by the Arizona State Library including participation in a nationwide consortium that offers professional created summer reading logs,signage,licenses to use artwork and manuals to help in the creation of programs. ❑ Utilize continuing education programs provided by the Arizona State Library as well as scholarships to attend library conferences. Continuing education and training are important for maintaining currency and providing excellent customer service to Prescott residents.Such funding has been curtailed in city budgets. ❑ Access information to search and borrow items held by libraries outside the Yavapai Library Network. This is done through OCLC access paid for by the Arizona State Library. OCLC is an international consortium that coordinates borrowing and lending between libraries. 33 General Fund FY15 Capital Outlay/Projects Budgeted Page No. Description Amount General Government 20 Time&Attendance Software and Timeclock Equipment(Affordable Care Act) $ 210,000 21 Classification&Compensation Pay Plan Study(HR) 80,000 22 Records Retention Management Module for OnBase(Clerk) 20,000 C/0 City Hall Conference Room(Council) 3,394 Economic Initiatives 23 Rodeo Grounds Master Plan 50,000 Police 24 Video Server-Data Vault 25,400 25 Neighborhood Enhancement Program(Code Compliance) 12,500 Regional Communications 26 Recording System for Dispatch 25,000 Fire 27 McCormick Street AdminiTraining Facility 437,777 28 Cardiac Heart Monitors(ECG)Monitors 300,000 29 Hazmat Vehicle#781 HMT 75(Utility Type) 300,000 30 Diesel Exhaust Systems-Scrubbers 160,000 31 Station Refurbishment 130,000 Recreation Sertices 32 Roughrider Parking Lot Pavement Preservation 80,000 33 City Playgrounds ADA Compliance 20,000 Community Deweiooment 34 Completion of General Plan 3,500 Total General Capital/Projects $ 1,857,571 34 17