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Budget and resource allocation for interim library spaces and services
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Council Member Brooks-Powers inquires about additional resources needed for interim spaces and potential adjustments to mobile library services. Dennis Walcott outlines QPL's strategies and upcoming improvements.
- QPL maintains digital access for patrons outside of physical buildings
- Council members could potentially allocate budget for renting interim facilities
- New mobile libraries are coming online, including specialized vehicles for different areas
- QPL is planning to use mobile libraries to serve areas with libraries under renovation
Selvena Brooks-Powers
0:55:46
And then in terms of budget and resource allocation, given the logistical and financial challenges of renting interim space, what additional resources or support does QPL need from the council to make such an option feasible and would QPL consider adjusting the mobile library schedule or expanding the digital access to bridge the gap.
0:56:10
So wanting to really hear like what we can do on our part.
Dennis Walcott
0:56:13
So a couple of things.
0:56:14
One with the digital access, we will always maintain our digital capacity at the library so people will have the ability outside of that building to do that.
0:56:24
As far as what the individual council members can do, out of your budget, if there are opportunities to set aside money for expense to potentially rent a facility, then we're always interested in doing that.
0:56:35
As far as the mobile library, I think as we've indicated in the past, we're going to have new mobile libraries coming online this year.
0:56:44
And matter of fact, we are excited about one that'll be out in the furthest reaches of the Rockaways that will be out there soon.
0:56:54
And then we have what we call our Queen Mary mobile library coming on board and then our Good Huma Truck mobile library coming on board.
0:57:02
So, various sizes of mobile libraries that will be serving the public and so we'll be talking about how we partner a number of the libraries that are under renovation at this particular point to continue the service to the public.