Goal - Practice fiscal responsibility.

Objective Activities completed 2007

Applied for grant funding from various sources.
      Grants received from New York State, Rochester Foundation, Nioga Library System,
      Special Legislative Grant from Assemblyman Hawley.
Acknowledged gifts, donations, memorials in writing.
Supported Friends of the Library book sales.
Requested funding assistance from artist groups in Gallery renovation.


Activities 2008

Publicize library as a potential gift, donation, memorial recipient in the community.
Acknowledge gifts, donations, memorials publicly.
Work with Friends of the Library on fundraising projects.
      Display case for Friends of the Library merchandise.
      Space study includes the Friends bookstore/coffee bar.
      Friends receive a page on the website.
Auction excess, no longer used equipment.
Continue to apply for grants.
Research alternative funding for GRO program.
Further work with our Friends of the Library group.


Activities 2009

Grant writing continues.
Friends Bookstore/Coffee Bar added.
Library staff and Friends Board work together on specific projects.
Library accepts debit cards as payment for fines.
GRO program continues with alternative funding.


Desired Outcomes 2007-2009

Supplemental revenues increase by 3-5%.

Objective Activities completed 2007

Conservation efforts made regarding utilities.
      More efficient heat and cooling system installed.
      More lights turned off in storge, at night.


Activities 2008

Email notification vs postage introduced.
Continue to conserve on utilities.
All printing, copying done in house.
Use less disposable paper products for refreshments, programming.


Activities 2009

Continue all conservation efforts.
Install light sensors.
Promote use of email vs mail notification.


Desired Outcomes 2007-2009

Budget increment no greater than 4%.
Library runs in the black.

Objective Activities completed 2007

Preliminary costs to start foundation researched.
Preliminary research conducted into other libraries with foundations.


Activities 2008

Investigate other libraries with established foundations.
Investigate other local agencies with foundations.
Publicize need for a library foundation.
Contact/secure financial and legal advisors.
Foundation committee formed.


Activities 2009

Implementation of the library foundation including the following:
      Constitution and bylaws.
      Not-for-profit status.
      Board members.
      Other legal, financial implications.


Desired Outcomes 2007-2009

Community is aware of the need for a library foundation.
Community is aware of the progress of the foundation.
Creation of an organization whose purpose is to further support and advocate for the library’s growth and service to the community.


Richmond Memorial Library * 19 Ross Street * Batavia, New York 14020