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Informational Report on Approved Library Hours of Operation (LIB)
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MEETING DATE:
August 5, 2026
PREPARED BY:
Jenni Fontanilla, Library Director
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive an informational presentation regarding the Library Board of Trustees' approved library hours of operation and planned implementation.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
On July 14, 2026, the Lodi Public Library Board of Trustees approved revisions to the Library's current hours of service. The revised operating schedule increases weekly public service hours from 43 to 47 hours, restores Friday service, and expands evening access Monday through Wednesday and better aligns library services with community needs while providing dedicated time for staff development and operational planning that supports high-quality public service.
In developing the revised schedule, Library administration evaluated patron use patterns, staffing resources, operational efficiency, and the City's 9/80 work schedule. While the Library did not conduct a formal survey, staff have consistently received feedback from patrons requesting Friday service. The approved schedule responds to this community interest by restoring Friday access while discontinuing Sunday service, which was staffed exclusively by part-time employees.
To accommodate Friday service while maintaining the City's 9/80 work schedule, Library administration developed a four-week rotating A/B/C/D schedule. The rotation staggers employees' regular Friday days off throughout the month and schedules each full-time employee to work one Saturday per month. Existing part-time staff supplement Friday and Saturday operations to maintain appropriate staffing levels. This staffing model ensures full-time librarian or management coverage whenever the Library is open while continuing to support employees' schedules. The revised schedule also provides dedicated time for staff meetings, training, and operational plan...
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