Meetings, budgets, and plans from this organization.
Jun 23, 2026·Board meeting
Utah State Library Board Email Meeting
The board conducted an email-based meeting to finalize the revision of the State Library collection development policy. Key discussion points included refining policy language based on prior feedback, incorporating an amendment regarding the required time period for re-reviewing items under concern, and reaching a quorum for the final vote to adopt the revised policy.
Jun 8, 2026·Board meeting
Utah State Library Board Meeting Minutes
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The board discussed and voted to approve updates to Library Standards for 2026 recertification, which aim to provide flexibility in training, adjust professional development requirements, allow case-by-case adjustments for operating hours, and include facility exemptions. The board also approved an amended Collection Development Policy that removes the Utah Government Digital Library, refines verbiage regarding Utah-focused materials, and defines author/work eligibility. A presentation was provided regarding the strategic plan evaluation necessary for securing LSTA funding, covering goals such as access to information resources and community engagement. Finally, the board held a discussion regarding a proposal from the Friends of the Alpine City Library to establish an emerging library, which was put on hold for further legal consultation.
Mar 11, 2026·Board meeting
Utah State Library Board Meeting Minutes
The board meeting included comprehensive updates from the Library Division regarding staffing changes, budget cuts, and strategic planning initiatives. The Department of Cultural and Community Engagement provided an overview of legislative impacts, new state branding, and initiatives related to early literacy. The board voted to remove public library benchmarks as a recertification requirement after reviewing a new data dashboard for service evaluation. Further reports were provided on the Blind and Disabled program, the renaming of the Beehive Library Consortium to the Juniper Library Consortium, library development grant activity, and the operational success of the new interbranch bookmobile lending system.
Feb 27, 2026·Strategic plan
Hyrum Library Benchmarks 2025
This document, titled "Benchmarks 2025," details key performance indicators for the Hyrum Library for Fiscal Year 2025. It outlines nine benchmarks across various operational areas, including library visits, circulation of physical and electronic materials, turnover rate, internet terminal usage, local operating expenditures, collections budget percentage, staffing levels, and the number of programs. Performance is evaluated against 10th, 50th, and 70th percentiles to determine if benchmarks are failed, achieved, or qualify for a quality library designation.