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CM-2025-036 - 2/14/2025 2024 Texas Public Libraries Annual Report lilt"'llll APPLICATION for ACCREDITATION in * THE TEXAS STATE LIBRARY SYSTEM LIBRARY ARC1.11VE5 Local Fiscal Year 2024 - State Fiscal Year 2026 Round Rock Public Library Round Rock, Texas LIBRARY NAME CITY A public library is defined as an entity operated by a single public library agency or board,that is freely open to all If the library is applying for accreditation for State fiscal year 2026(September 1,2025,through August 31,2026).This authorization for application must be completed and submitted on or before April 30, 2025. The below signed certify,to the best of their ability,that the information contained in this Annual Report is complete and accurate for local fiscal year 2024. All applicable signatures are necessary,based on library's legal establishment. Library Director/Head Librarian/Library Manager Michelle Cervantes, Director 01/06/2025 4kQA4(1e, Printed Name and Title Signature Date Governing Authority Signature of the Mayor,City Manager,or County Judge,as appropriate. City Secretory,County Clerk or similar positions ore not valid substitutions. Brooks Bennett, City Manager '05/7 Printed Name and Title Signature Date Advisory Board Chair,if appropriate N/A N/A N/A Printed Name and Title Signature Date Check one The library has met all minimum standards of library accreditation. X Complete pages 2 and 3,below. The library has not met all minimum standards of library accreditation. Please contact TSL4C staff for options. • Accreditation-related question Page 27 2024 Texas Public Libraries Annual Report Check 13 TAC , here to Description confirm Section X §1.83(1) Website: The library must have a website detailing current services and contact information, including a telephone number and email address. Internet access:The library must have available technology to enable staff and the general X §1.83(2) public the ability to access the Internet and print/copy/scan materials on demand. Interlibrary Loan: The library must offer to borrow materials through the statewide interlibrary loan system for eligible persons residing within in the library's legal service area and offer to lend materials to other participating Texas libraries using the statewide interlibrary loan system. §1.83(3) The library's governing board may adopt local policies regarding collections available to lend, X lending periods and renewals, patron eligibility,and other factors.Local policies must be available to the public. Continuing Education: The library director/head librarian must obtain a minimum of 10 hours X §1.83(4) of continuing education every year. Catalog: The library must have an integrated searchable(electronic)catalog of its holdings X §1.83(5) available online to the public. X Long-Range Plan:The library must have a long-range/strategic plan that is approved by its §1.83 (6) governing authority and reviewed, updated,and approved at least every five years.The library's strategic plan may be part of a larger plan from the governing authority. Resolution by Accreditation Staff Date TSIAC initials Receipt and Acceptance Referral to LSA Advisory Board • Accreditation-related question Page 29 TEXAS PUBLIC LIBRARIES LIBRARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR LOCAL FISCAL YEAR 2024 ARCHIVES This report is due to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC)by March 31,2025,to allow staff enough time to process all reports.The last day to submit the information online is April 30, 2025. The Texas State Library and Archives Commission participates in a national public library data collection system.The purpose of this system is to ensure the collection of comparable data in all states.The data is used for the creation of a composite report on the public libraries of the United States and for state-to-state comparisons by the Institute of Museum and Library Services(IMLS). It is seen and used by researchers as well as policymakers at all levels of government.This report is also used to accredit Texas public libraries and some data elements are used for that purpose.Accreditation-related questions are marked within the questionnaire(♦). Libraries meeting the minimum accreditation standards are eligible for federal funding opportunities through TSLAC. Definitions are important to ensure comparability of data from different libraries and states. Please refer to the definitions as you complete this survey. Please do not leave any items blank. Estimates are important if exact data are not available. All questions relate to the library's local fiscal year 2024: the year that ended in calendar year 2024 and included January 1,2024. If there was a change in the fiscal year, please contact accreditation staff to update that information. All information must be entered into Texas LibPAS,the online data collection portal,at https://tx.counti ngopinions.com/.t Texas State Library and Archives Commission Library Development and Networking(LDN) Accreditation and Statistics Staff accreditationPtsl.texas.gov 512-463-5465,or toll free in Texas 800-252-9386 SECTION 1: LIBRARY CONTACT INFORMATION -Central/Administrative Library This section requests information for contacting the library,its staff,board,and friends group.The information you submit on this form is Public Information,https://www.tsl.texas.gov/agency/customer/pia.html.In addition,the information being entered may be subject to interception via common Internet tools.Please read our Web Policies and Disclaimers, https://www.tsl.texas.gov/landing/webpolicies.html. NOTE: In the online form, contact questions in 1.1 through 1.21 have been prefilled and locked. You will not be able to change the data.If changes need to be made to these questions, contact accreditation staff at accreditation@tsl.texas.gov or add an explanation in the Note box. 1.1 Library Name Round Rock Public Library System 1.2 County Williamson The local fiscal year covered by this report 1.3 Start 10/01/2023 1.4 End 09/30/2024 200 E Liberty Ave Round Rock 786645239 1.5 Mailing Address-Street 1.6 Mail City 1.7 Mail Zip 1.8 (Zip)+4 200 E Liberty Ave Round Rock 786645245 1.9 Physical/Shipping address-Street 1.10 City 1.11 Zip 1.12(Zip)+4 • 1.13 Published Phone Number ❑ This can be on a website or other publicly available resource. 1.14 Phone number 5122187000 Area Code Phone Number ♦ Accreditation-related question rev 10/14/2024vg 2024 Texas Public Libraries Annual Report 2.2 Number of Bookmobiles 0 A bookmobile is a traveling branch library and has at least all of the following: • a truck or van that carries an organized collection of library materials • paid staff • regularly scheduled hours for being open to the public(bookmobile stops). If the library has added a bookmobile for the last local fiscal year, please contact accreditation staff so it can be added into the online portal and agency directories. Facility Information 2 3 In what year was the current library facility originally built? prefilled in online form 2023 Put approximate year/decade if actual date is not known. 2.4 Square Footage of the Main Library Prefilled in online form 66,000 square feet This is the area on all floors enclosed by the outer walls of the library. Include all areas occupied by the library,including those areas off-limits to the public.Include areas shared with another agency or agencies if the library has use of that area. 2.5 Renovations,Expansions, new construction Yes LJ Has the main library building been renovated or expanded,or had new construction completed within the period covered by this report? Report structural changes only. 2.6 In what year did the most recent major renovation or remodel occur?(If applicable) 2023 2.7 Rate the current facility in meeting the needs for public service. Poor Adequate u✓ d 2 8 Are there plans in progress to undergo major modifications to the facility within Yes ✓ the next three years? Is more than half of the computer network hardware in this facility three years 2.9 Yes or older? ✓ Are there plans in progress to upgrade the network/cabling/technology within 2.30 Yes the facility within the next three years? Mb • Accreditation-related question Page 3 2024 Texas Public Libraries Annual Report 3.3 Total Staff Expenditures Sum of 3.1 and 3.2 $3,915,393 3.3a Staff expenditures from non-local sources of funding. $0 Of library staff expenditures,how much was provided from non-local grant funding?Non-local funds include Tocker Foundation,TSLAC(competitive grants,ILL reimbursement and Family Place funding),Dollar General,Hancher Foundation,Texas Book Festival,NEA,or similar sources outside of the library's home county.Enter"0"if all funding was from local sources. 3.3b Local funds used for library staff expenditures Difference between 3.3 and 3.3a $3,915,393 Collection Material Expenditures REPORT ACTUAL EXPENDITURES,NOT BUDGETED AMOUNTS 3.4 Print Materials Expenditures $191,404 Report all operating expenditures for these print materials:books,current serial subscriptions,government documents,and any other print acquisitions. 3.5 Electronic Materials Expenditures $253,195 Report all operating expenditures for electronic(digital)content. Include expenditures for electronic content for which the library has acquired permanent or temporary access rights. Include fees paid to platforms that provide licensed content. tiectronic content can ne accesses online from an electronic device. types of electronic content incivae electronic materials(e-books,e-serials,e-audio,e-video), research databases,online learning platforms, reference tools,scores,maps,and pictures in electronic or digital format. NOTE: Expenditures for computer software used to support library operating or to link to external networks, including the Internet, are reported under 3.8, Other Operating Expenditures.TexShare participation fees are also reported in question 3.8. 3.6 Other Physical Materials Expenditures $42,679 Report all operating expenditures for other materials,such as microform,audio and video physical units, DVD, circulating portable electronic devices,and materials in new formats 3.7 Total Library Collection Expenditures Sum of 3.4,3.5,3.6 $487,278 3.7a Collection Material expenditures from non-local sources of funding $11,968 Of these expenditures,how much was from non-local grant funding?Non-local funds include Tocker Foundation,TSLAC (competitive grants,ILL reimbursement and Family Place funding), Dollar General,Hancher Foundation,Texas Book Festival,NEA,or similar sources outside of the library's home county. Enter"0"if all funding was from local sources. 3.7b Local funds used for library collection material expenditures This Difference between 3.7 amount will be reported in Question 4.1. and 3.7a $475,310 3.8 Other Operating Expenditures $357,702 This includes all expenditures other than those reported for Total Staff Expenditures Question 3.3 and Total Collection Expenditures Question 3.7.Include expenses such as binding,supplies,repair or replacement of existing furnishings and equipment;and costs of computer hardware and software used to support library operations or to link to external networks, including the Internet. Report contracts for services,such as costs for operating and maintaining physical facilities, and fees paid to a consultant,auditor,architect,attorney, etc.Include fees paid to the TexShare database program. • Accreditation-related question Page 5 2024 Texas Public Libraries Annual Report SECTION 4: LOCAL FINANCIAL EFFORT This section contains questions which will help determine whether the library meets the minimum accreditation criteria. Local Operating Expenditures,question 4.2, is used in determining whether a library has met the maintenance of effort(MOE)criteria. In the online form,questions 4.1 and 4.2 are calculated fields.They will reflect the total expenditures,less any non-local and/or grant funding. •4.1 Local expenditures on collections Equal to 3.7b I $475,310 This is the amount of Total Collection Expenditures expended from local funds,This amount is included in the amount reported in question 4.2, Local Funds Expenditures. This is the total amount spent for library materials that was paid for with city,library district,county,school district,and other local revenue sources.This amount may be the same as Total Collection Expenditures. •4.2 Local funds used for library operating expenditures Sum of 3.9b and 3.101 $4,732,038 This is the amount of Total Operating Expenditures,including indirect costs(if needed), expended from local funds.This amount is used in determining whether a library has met the maintenance of effort(MOE) criterion. This is the total amount of funds spent for total operating purposes that was paid for with local government and other local revenue sources.This amount may be the same as reported in question 3.11,Total Operating Expenditures.This is the amount on which MOE is based. REPORT ACTUAL EXPENDITURES,NOT BUDGETED AMOUNTS • 4.3 Local government funds used for library operating expenditures I $4,732,038 This is the amount reported in Total Library Operating Expenditures, question 3.11,expended from local government revenue: funds spent for total operating purposes paid for with city, library district,county,or school district revenue sources.This amount is included in the amount reported in question 4.2, Local Funds Expenditures.As this is based on actual expenditures,it should not be greater than the amounts totaled in 3,11,4.2,or 5.4. Include documented Indirect Costs,question 3.10,only when necessary to meet the average of expenditures for the maintenance of effort(MOE) requirement. Do not include expenditures from non-local grant sources such as Tocker Foundation, Dollar General, Hancher Foundation,Texas Book Festival,NEA,or similar sources outside of the library's home county. Do not include expenditures from other local sources reported below,such as donations,fines,fees,friends group funds, memorials or similar sources. SECTION 5: REVENUE Revenue Used for Library Operating Expenditures Report revenue received by the library used for the current and recurrent costs of operation. Include federal, state, local, or other grants. DO NOT include revenue for major capital expenditures,contributions to endowments, The total funds reported as Library Revenue will not necessarily equal the total of Library Expenditures reported. Do not report grant funds spent on behalf of this library by another entity.Do not report salary revenue if the library did not pay the salary,as in the case of employees paid under a training program administered by another entity. Do not include indirect costs. • Accreditation-related question Page 7 2024 Texas Public Libraries Annual Report 5.9 Total Revenue Used for Library Operating Expenditures Sum of 5.4 through 5.8 I $5,004,980 Revenue Used for Major Capital Expenditures Report revenue to be used for major capital expenditures, by source of revenue. Include funds received for(a)site acquisition; (b)new buildings; (c)additions to or renovation of library buildings; (d)furnishings,equipment, and initial collections(all types)for new buildings,building additions, or building renovations;(e)computer hardware and software used to support library operations,to link to networks,or to run information products; (f) new vehicles; and (g) other one-time major projects. Exclude revenue for replacement and repair of existing furnishings and equipment, regular purchase of library materials,and investments for capital appreciation.Do not include revenue passed through to another agency,such as fines,or funds unspent from previous fiscal years("carryover"). Do not report revenue that has already been reported as Operating Revenue,questions 5.1-5.9. Local Government Revenue used for Capital Expenditures 5.10 City,Cities,or Library District Revenue used for major capital expenditures. Include revenue from other cities,from question 5.19. $0 5.11 County or Counties Revenue used for major capital expenditures. Include revenue from other counties,as calculated in question 5.19. $0 5.12 School District Revenue used for major capital expenditures. $0 5.13 State Revenue used for Capital Expenditures $0 Record the source of funds in the Notes box.All revenue from funds collected by the State and distributed directly to this library for expenditure by the library for capital expenditures. Any funds received directly from TSLAC,including competitive grant funds should be reported in question 5.14, Federal Capital Revenue. Specify the sources of those funds.Record the source of funds in the Note box in the online form. 5.14 Federal Revenue used for Capital Expenditures $0 Record the source of funds in the Note box. Include all federal government funds distributed to public libraries for expenditure by the public libraries, including federal money distributed by the state. Include funds received directly from TSLAC, including competitive grants funds used for capital expenditures. Specify the sources of those funds.Record the source of funds in the Note box in the online form. Do not include any E-rate reimbursements. 5.15 Foundation and Corporate Grant Revenue used for Capital Expenditures $0 Include cash grants from private foundations or corporations used for the purpose of library major capital costs by the public library,whether or not expended. Specify the sources of those funds.Record the source of funds in the Note box in the online form. 5.16 Other Local Sources of Revenue used for Capital Expenditures $0 Report all revenue other than that reported in any of the other revenue categories used for major capital costs,such as interest,fines,donations from individuals or frieCAP_INC_FOUNDATIONnds groups. Include monetary gifts and donations from individuals. Do not include the value of any contributed services or the value of any non-monetary gifts and donations. Sources should be from entities within the library's home county or legal service population area. 5.17 Total Revenue Used for Library Capital Expenditures Sum of 5.10 through 5.16 I so • Accreditation-related question Page 9 2024 Texas Public Libraries Annual Report 6.4 Audio Materials — Physical format Number of items or physical units 4,839 These are materials circulated in a fixed,physical format on which sounds only are stored recorded and that can be reproduced played back mechanically,electronically,or both. Include records,audiocassettes,audio cartridges,audio discs including audio CDs,audio reels,talking books,and other sound recordings stored in a fixed, physical format. Items packaged together as a unit, such as two audiocassettes for one recorded book, and checked out as a unit are counted as one physical item. Do not include downloadable electronic video files. 6.5 Video Materials-Physical Format Number of items or physical units 11,392 These are materials circulated in a fixed, physical format on which moving pictures are recorded,with or without sound. Electronic playback reproduces pictures,with or without sound, using a television receiver or computer monitor.Video formats may include tape(VHS), DVD,and CD. Items packaged together as a unit, such as two video cassettes or OVOs for one movie and checked out as a unit are counted as one physical item.Do not include downloadable electronic video files. 6.6 Other Circulating Physical Items Number of or checked out as physical units 335 Report a single figure that includes the following:all circulating physical items other than print books(6.3) physical audio units(6.4),physical video units(6.5),and serials.These are materials in a fixed, physical format available for use outside the library.These can include a variety of items types,such as wi-fi hotspots,sewing machines,cake pans,tools,etc. Report the number of units,including duplicates. Items packaged together as a unit(such as a set of cookie cutters)and checked out as a unit are counted as one physical unit. 6.7 Total Physical Items in Collection Number of volumes,items or physical units 165,756 All circulating physical items in the collection.These are materials in a fixed,physical format available for use outside the library.This includes 6.3 Print Materials,6.4 Physical Audio units,6.5 Physical Video units, and 6.6 Other Circulating Physical items. Electronic Material Counts For purposes of this survey, units are defined as"units of acquisition or purchase".The "unit" is determined by considering whether the item is restricted to a finite number of simultaneous users or an unlimited number of simultaneous users. • Finite simultaneous use: units of acquisition or purchase is based on the number of simultaneous usages acquired equivalent to purchasing multiple copies of a single title. For example, if a library acquires a title with rights to a single user at a time,then that item is counted as 1"unit";if the library acquires rights to a single title for 10 simultaneous users,then that item is counted as 10"units". For smaller libraries, if volume data are not available, the number of titles may be counted. • Unlimited simultaneous use: units of acquisition or purchase is based on the number of titles acquired. For example, if a library acquires a collection of 100 books with unlimited simultaneous users,then that collection would be counted as 100"units." • Accreditation-related question Page 11 2024 Texas Public Libraries Annual Report 6.9a E-Read Texas E-Audiobooks Prefilled in online form 0 E-Read Texas brings electronic books and audiobooks to Texans served by small community libraries in all parts of the state. E-Read Texas provides over 19,000 downloadable e-books and audiobooks and a mobile e- reader application that make it possible for all Texans served by public libraries to access e-books.The E-Read Texas collection primarily includes adult fiction and popular non-fiction and is most appropriate for an adult audience. Texas public libraries serving a population of no more than 100,000 users are eligible to join E-Read Texas. Public libraries serving a population of more than 100,000 users, but with electronic collection expenditures of less than 100,000 per year are also eligible to join. For additional information,go to https://www.tsl.texas.gov/Idn/ebooks. 6.10 E-Video Materials Digital/Downloadable Units 34,280 These are downloadable electronic files on which moving pictures are recorded,with or without sound. Electronic playback reproduces pictures,with or without sound,using a television receiver,computer monitor or video-enabled mobile device.Video-Downloadable Units may be loaned to users on portable devices or by transmitting the contents to the user's personal computer for a limited time.Include Video Downloadable Units held locally and remote Video Downloadable Units for which permanent or temporary access rights Report all items to which your patrons have access,whether through the library or a consortium. 6.11 Total E-Material Units Sum of 6.8,6.8a,6.9,6.9a,6.10 1,519,857 6.12 Databases(Electronic Collections) 15 Report the number of databases made available through Acquired/Licensed through library only purchase by the library. 6.13 TexShare-State licensed Databases 60 Libraries that were a TexShare member in 2024,and purchased the databases through the TexShare consortium,report 60 databases available to their patrons. Collection Totals ♦6.14 Number of volumes,items or units sum of 6.3,6.4,6.5,6.11,6.12 1,685,613 An accredited library must have at least one item per capita,with a minimum of 7,500 items,or have expended 15 percent of its local operating expenditures on collection materials. 6.15 Consortium Participation Is the library part of one or more consortia or other cooperative arrangement(s)for the purposes of purchasing electronic materials? If yes, please list: • Accreditation-related question Page 13 2024 Texas Public Libraries Annual Report Regarding the number of reference transactions, is 1 Data Not 7.2a Count Estate this an annual count or an annual estimate? I Collected If an annual count of reference transactions is unavailable,count reference transactions during a typical week or weeks,and multiply the count to represent an annual estimate. A"typical week" is a time that is neither unusually busy nor unusually slow.Avoid holiday times,vacation periods for key staff,or days when unusual events are taking place in the community or in the library. Choose a week in which the library is open its regular hours. Example: If there are four weeks sampled, multiply the totals for those four weeks by 13 to get an estimate for the full year. If the sample is done twice a year(one week at each time,two weeks total) multiply the count by 26 to get the estimated annual count. 7.3 Number of Library Visits I 552,424 Frequently referred to as the gate count,this is the number of persons entering the library facility for any purpose during the year. Regarding the number of library visits,is this an annual Data Not 7.3a count or an annual estimate? C�Qnt Estimate Collected If an actual count of visits is unavailable,determine an annual estimate by counting visits during a typical week, multiplying the count by 52.A"typical week" is a time that is neither unusually busy nor unusually slow.Avoid holiday times,vacation periods for key staff,or days when unusual events are taking place in the community or the library.Choose a week in which the library is open its regular hours.Include seven consecutive calendar days,from Sunday through Saturday(or whenever the library is usually open). Example: If there are four weeks sampled, multiply the totals for those four weeks by 13 to get an estimate for the full year.If the sample is done twice a year(one week at each time,two weeks total)multiply the count by 26 to get the estimated annual count. 7.4 Registered Users I 81,173 A registered user is a library user who has applied for and received an identification number or card from the public library that has established conditions under which the user may borrow library materials and gain access to other library resources. Files should have been purged within the past three(3)years. 7.5 Current Overdue Fine Policy Fps No As of the end of the reporting period,does the library charge overdue fines to any users when they fail to return physical print materials by the date due? NOTE: Overdue fines are monetary penalties that typically increase according to the number of days the materials are overdue. Overdue fines are not replacement costs for lost or damaged materials. 7.6 Current Non-Resident Fee Policy I ,No As of the end of the reporting period, does the library charge a fee for library cards to patrons who do not reside in the library's legal service area (non-resident fees)? 7.6a Amount charged annually to non-residents $120.00 • Accreditation-related question Page 15 2024 Texas Public Libraries Annual Report Circulation of E-Materials In the following section, report circulation or usage of each of the item types. In addition, use the following definitions to describe how the library purchased,accessed or acquired those materials. Usage can be obtained from vendor.Do not report any circulation of TexShare Database program materials. *** DEFINITIONS*** Library: Purchased solely through the library's budget. Consortium:Purchased through a consortium,cooperative or similar group at the local,regional or state level. State: Provided by the state library or another state agency at no or minimal cost to the library. Do not consider resources available for free when answering the following questions. Do not include any items in the public domain such as Project Gutenburg or similar platforms. Electronic(digital)materials can be accessed online from an electronic device.Types of electronic materials include e- books, e-serials,e-audio,and e-video.Only count items that require user authentication and have a limited period of use.Count all checkouts,including renewals. Do not consider resources available for free in the public domain when answering the following questions. 7.13 Ebooks are the digital equivalent of printed books that may be accessed online from an electronic device. E- books also include e-comics. Do not consider resources available for free in the public domain when answering these questions. Use the following definitions to describe how the library provided access by its purchase or acquisition of those materials. Ebook Circulation (Usage) 142,510 Check any that apply. Through Library only 44(; Did the library provide access to ebooks purchased: Through a Consortium Np State Provided , NO 7.14 E-serials are periodic digital publications equivalent to printed newspapers, magazines,and similar media that are viewed as entire issues rather than as single articles returned from a research query.Use the following definitions to describe how the library provided access by its purchase or acquisition of those materials. Do not consider resources available for free in the public domain when answering these questions. E-serial Circulation (Usage) 0 Check any that apply. Through Library only f e:, INo Did the librar y provide access to e-serials purchased: Through a Consortium re7. li‘171 State Provided es NU 7.15 E-audio are digital files of sound only(e.g.,audiobooks, music)that may be accessed online from an electronic device. Use the following definitions to describe how the library provided access by its purchase or acquisition of those materials. Do not consider resources available for free in the public domain when answering these questions. E-audio Circulation (Usage) 0 Check any that apply Through Library only NO Did the library provide access to e-audios purchased: Through a Consortium e!; State Provided Yes, • Accreditation-related question Page 17 2024 Texas Public Libraries Annual Report If programs are offered as a series,count each program in the series. For example,a story hour offered once a week, 48 weeks a year,should be counted as 48 sessions(programs or events). Exclude library activities delivered on a one- to-one basis, rather than to a group such as one-to-one literacy tutoring,services to homebound,homework Count all attendees of these program sessions regardless of age. For program presentations that are recordings of synchronous virtual program sessions,exclude synchronous attendance;these should be counted under Synchronous In-Person Onsite Program Attendance(7.24a),Synchronous In-Person Offsite Program Attendance(7.24b),or Synchronous Virtual Program Attendance(7.24c). Live and Virtual Events: Synchronous Programming Early Childhood Synchronous(Live) Programming targeting ages birth to 5 years A program session targeted at children ages 0-5 is any planned event for which the primary audience is infants,toddlers,or preschool-age children. Examples of these types of program sessions include, but are not limited to,story hours,every child ready to read programs,musical or sing-along events,and puppet shows. Include program sessions aimed at children ages 0-5 even if adult caregivers also attend. Each program session should only be counted in one age category based on its primary target audience. Count all children's programs,whether held on-or off-site,that are sponsored or co-sponsored by the library. Do not include children's programs sponsored by other groups that use library facilities. Attendance is the count of the audience at all program sessions for which the primary audience is children from birth to 5 years old.Count all attendees of these program sessions regardless of age. a.In-Person On-Site b. In-Person Off-Site Early Childhood Sessions Sessions c.Live Virtual Sessions Totals 7.P1 Number of sessions 516 4 0 520 7.P2 Total audience 27,119 234 0 27,353 Student-Age Synchronous(Live)Programming targeting ages 6 to 11 years A program session targeted at children ages 6-11 is any planned event for which the primary audience is elementary-school-age children. Examples of these types of program sessions include,but are not limited to, story hours,science events,crafting classes,and summer reading events. Include program sessions aimed at children ages 6-11 even if adult caregivers also attend with the children. Each program session should only be counted in one age category based on its primary target audience. Count all children's programs,whether held on-or off-site,that are sponsored or co-sponsored by the library. Do not include children's programs sponsored by other groups that use library facilities. Attendance is the count of the audience at all program sessions for which the primary audience is children from 6 to 11 years old.Count all attendees of these program sessions regardless of age. a.In-Person On-Site b.In-Person Off-Site c.Live Virtual Sessions Totals Student-Age Sessions Sessions 7.P3 Number of sessions 96 0 0 96 7.P4 Total audience 3,177 0 0 3,177 • Accreditation-related question Page 19 2024 Texas Public Libraries Annual Report a. In-Person On-Site b.In-Person Off-Site c.Live Virtual Sessions Totals General Interest Sessions Sessions 7.P9 Number of sessions 87 35 22 144 7.P10 Total audience 27,119 4,048 60 15,053 Live and/or Virtual (Synchronous) Program Totals This is a total count of the programs and audience at all live or virtual program sessions during the reporting period. Count all attendees of these program sessions regardless of age. a. In-Person On-Site b.In-Person Off-Site Total c.Live Virtual Sessions Synchronous Programs Sessions Sessions Synchronous Add all"a"values Add all"b"values Add all"c"values Programs 7.P11 Number of sessions 1,56� 39 44 1,652 7.P12 Total of all attendees 52,17S. 4,28; 180 56,641 Total Recorded Presentations(Asynchronous) Count recordings(asynchronous) program presentations at the administrative entity level;do not duplicate numbers at each branch. Include recordings of synchronous program sessions that were available for viewing after the session ended. For program presentations that are recordings of live(synchronous)virtual program sessions,exclude live (synchronous)attendance;these should be reported under the appropriate age and format within the live (synchronous)program counts. 7.P13 Asynchronous program presentations are recorded videos or audio of program content that are posted online for downloading or on-demand viewing(rather than livestreaming). 0 Number of Only include program presentations posted during the reporting period.Include live program Recorded sessions that are recorded and posted online.Count each unique video or audio recording Presentations only once regardless of the number of platforms on which it is posted. Do not duplicate numbers at each branch; count only at the administrative entity level. 7.P14 Report the count of views or plays of asynchronous program presentations for a period of thirty(30)days after the presentation was posted,even if that period extends beyond the 0 survey reporting period(or fiscal year). For program presentations made available via Facebook,count unique 1-minute views of Number of Views each video. For those made available via other platforms,count unique views of each video. at 30-Day Mark • Accreditation-related question Page 21 2024 Texas Public Libraries Annual Report •8.8 Director Obtained 10 Units of Continuing Education(CEU) +et !No Directors/Head Librarian of an accredited library must obtain 10 hours of continuing education credits annually to maintain the library's accreditation. Continuing education activities that meet qualitative standards for which the applicant can supply documentation of participation,duration,and relevance to the operation of a library.These activities must be instructional and may include workshops,appropriate sessions at library association conference,and distance education meetings. • 8.9 Photocopier Available for Staff No An accredited library must have a photocopier available for use by staff. •8.10 Internet Computer Available for Staff >wrS INo An accredited library must have a computer with internet access available for use by staff. SECTION 9: RESOURCE SHARING Interlibrary Loans An item of library material,or a copy of the material, is made available by one autonomous library to another upon request.The libraries involved in interlibrary loan are not under the same library administration. •9.1 Statewide Interlibrary Loans(ILL)Offered to Patrons Mt's No An accredited library must offer to borrow and lend materials via the statewide interlibrary loan resource sharing service for persons residing in the library's designated service area.The library governing board may adopt policies regarding materials available for loan and the length of the loan,the good standing of the borrower,and other relevant issues;these policies must be available for the public. 9.2 ILL Received from Other Libraries Number Received/Borrowed 510 These are library materials,or copies of the materials, received by one autonomous library from another upon request.The libraries involved in interlibrary loans are not under the same library administration. Please report number of loans actually received,even if that number is zero. Exclude informational requests. 9.3 ILL Provided to Other Libraries Number Provided/Lent 1,968 These are library materials, or copies of the materials, provided by one autonomous library to another upon request.The libraries involved in interlibrary loans are not under the same library administration. Please report number of loans actually loaned, even if that number is zero. Exclude informational requests. 9.4 Integrated Library System(ILS)/Library Management(LMS)Used Koha Biblionix Apollo Koha Book Systems(Atriuum, Concourse) SirsiDynix(Symphony/Unicorn, Horizon) Evergreen TLC Library Solution Follett(Destiny,Circulation Plus,Athena,Winnebago Innovative Interfaces Inc(Millennium, Polaris,Sierra) Other:I • • Accreditation-related question Page 23 2024 Texas Public Libraries Annual Report 10.4a Regarding the number of wi fi sessions, is 'dot Estill ate D 't No Wi-Fi Available this an annual count or an annual estimate? NOTE:If an annual count of wireless sessions is unavailable,count wireless sessions during a typical week or weeks using methods like hardware logging or network scanning,and multiply the count to represent art annual estimate. (Do not conduct visual surveys of devices in use as a method to establish a count of a typical week.)A "typical week"is a time that is neither unusually busy nor unusually slow.Avoid holiday times, vacation periods for key staff, or days when unusual events are taking place in the community or in the library. Choose a week in which the library is open its regular hours. 10.5 Annual Website Visits Number of Web Visits 1,347,665 Visits represent the annual number of sessions initiated by all users from insider or outside the library to the library website.The library website consists of all webpages under the library's domain.A website"visit"or "session"occurs when a user connects to the library's website for any length of time or purpose,regardless of the number of pages or elements viewed.Usage of library social media accounts(such as Facebook,Twitter, etc.)should not be reported. 10.5a This cannot be estimated. If data is not available, r- Da ,t C I No 01ebsite report"0". Co._cttd SECTION 11: LIBRARY HOURS 11.1 Annual Public Service Hours for Central Library Number hours open 3,533 This is the hours the library was available to your patrons last year at the Central or Main Library facility. Report every hour that the facility was open to the public during all of last year. DO NOT include hours when the facility was physically closed but still offered virtual,Wi-Fi or"curbside" services outside the building.This total should be reduced for any hours that the facility was closed to the public(e.g.,holidays,weather emergencies, natural disasters, pandemic closures, staff development days, construction, repairs,etc.). Branch hours open per year will be reported in each branch sub-report. NOTE: A facility is considered physically closed when the public cannot access any library buildings or bookmobiles,regardless of staff access. 11.2 Annual Public Service Weeks for Central Library Number weeks open r 52 This is the number of weeks open for public service at the Central/Main Library facility.The count should be based on number of weeks open for half or more of the library's scheduled service hours. Extensive weeks closed to the public due to natural disasters or other events should be excluded from the count. Round to the nearest whole number of weeks. If the library was open half or more of its scheduled hours in a given week, round up to the next week. If the library was open less than half of its scheduled hours, round down. Do not calculate based on total number of service hours per year: do not divide total hours by 52 weeks. • Accreditation-related question Page 25 2024 Texas Public Libraries Annual Report fllll���lllil APPLICATION for ACCREDITATION in * THE TEXAS STATE LIBRARY SYSTEM LIBRARY ARCHIVES Local Fiscal Year 2024 - State Fiscal Year 2026 Round Rock Public Library System Round Rock LIBRARY NAME CITY A public library is defined as an entity operated by a single public library agency or board,that is freely open to all If the library is applying for accreditation for State fiscal year 2026(September 1,2025,through August 31,2026).This authorization for application must be completed and submitted on or before April 30,2025. The below signed certify,to the best of their ability,that the information contained in this Annual Report is complete and accurate for local fiscal year 2024. All applicable signatures are necessary,based on library's legal establishment. Library Director/Head Librarian/Library Manager Printed Name and Title Signature Date Governing Authority Signature of the Mayor,City Manager,or County Judge,as appropriate. City Secretary,County Clerk or similar positions ore not valid substitutions. Printed Name and Title Signature Date Advisory Board Chair,if appropriate Printed Name and Title Signature Date Check one The library has met all minimum standards of library accreditation. Complete pages 2 and 3, below. ❑ The library has not met all minimum standards of library accreditation. Please contact TSIAC staff for options. • Accreditation-related question Page 27 2024 Texas Public Libraries Annual Report Check 13 TAC here to Description confirm Section Website: The library must have a website detailing current services and contact information, §1.83(1) including a telephone number and email address. Internet access:The library must have available technology to enable staff and the general §1.83 (2) public the ability to access the Internet and print/copy/scan materials on demand. ~ Interlibrary Loan: The library must offer to borrow materials through the statewide interlibrary loan system for eligible persons residing within in the library's legal service area and offer to lend materials to other participating Texas libraries using the statewide interlibrary loan system. §1.83(3) The library's governing board may adopt local policies regarding collections available to lend, lending periods and renewals, patron eligibility,and other factors. Local policies must be available to the public. Continuing Education: The library director/head librarian must obtain a minimum of 10 hours §1.83(4) of continuing education every year. Catalog: The library must have an integrated searchable (electronic)catalog of its holdings §1.83(5) available online to the public. Long-Range Plan:The library must have a long-range/strategic plan that is approved by its §1.83 (6) governing authority and reviewed, updated,and approved at least every five years.The library's strategic plan may be part of a larger plan from the governing authority. Resolution by Accreditation Staff Date TSLAC Initials Receipt and Acceptance Referral to LSA Advisory Board • Accreditation-related question Page 29 TEXAS PUBLIC LIBRARIES ANNUAL REPORT FOR LOCAL FISCAL YEAR 2024 B2.2 Square Footage of the Branch Library square feet This is the area on all floors enclosed by the outer walls of the library. Include all areas occupied by the library, including those areas off-limits to the public. Include areas shared with another agency or agencies if the library has use of that area. B2.3 Renovations, Expansions, new construction Yes No Has the branch library been renovated or expanded,or had new construction completed within the period covered by this report? Report structural changes only. 62.4 In what year did the most recent major renovation or remodel occur?(If applicable) B2.5 Rate the current facility in meeting the needs for public service. Poor Adequate Good 82 6 Are there plans in progress to undergo major modifications to the facility Yes No within the next three years? B2 7 Is more than half of the computer network hardware in this facility three years Yes No or older? B2 g Are there plans in progress to upgrade the network/cabling/technology within Yes No the next three years? Outlet Library Service Information B3.1 Established Schedule Yes No Does the branch have an established schedule in which the services of the staff are available to the public? B3.2 Annual Total of Public Service Hours-Branch or Bookmobile Report every hour that the facility is open to the public during all of last year.Branch hours open per year will be reported in each branch sub-report. This is the number of hours open for public service at the branch or bookmobile.For each bookmobile,count only the hours the bookmobile is open for service to the public.Extensive hours closed to the public due to natural disasters or other events should be excluded from the count. B3.3 Annual Total of Public Service Weeks-Branch or Bookmobile This is the number of weeks open for public service.The count should be based on number of weeks open for half or more of its scheduled service hours.Extensive weeks closed to the public due to natural disasters or other events should be excluded from the count. Round to the nearest whole number of weeks.If the branch or bookmobile was open half or more of its scheduled hours in a given week,round up to the next week.If the branch or bookmobile was open less than half of its scheduled hours,round down.Do not calculate based on total number of service hours per year: do not divide total hours by 52 weeks.