Why will funding never go up?

You're not the only one!

I would be curious to see what their numbers of check outs are in 2023 - because Las Vegas is closing their open access to only area residents.

More power to you!

I always loved libraries and librarians since I was a child! There was a big librarian character in the show Buffy the Vampire Slayer that I saw as a good role model!

Out of curiosity what is Cloud Library?

Is this a single-branch library?

I love eBooks! I use them all the time! The audio versions are incredible for doing chores, exercising, taking the train, etc.

What happens to books that are barely checked out?

That's kind of sad that the academic library does not have physical books. Why doesn't it have physical books? Is it just a matter of budget?

This is a fascinating insight into what you do with those numbers.

So, if we check out more books, the libraries have the data to show that there is a need and desire for such books, then you can take those numbers and request even more money?

Edit: What happens to books that are barely checked out but could be useful for research - such as academic books? In other words, perhaps Harry Potter is checked out constantly. But if there are niche subjects of academic topics. They could be useful to maybe one person a semester. Will those books survive?

I wonder what the statistics fro Broward County and Las Vegas are - because those have at least up to now - been open to anyone - I think even outside of the United States. You just need to sign up.

Do you know if there are statistics for the most checked-out libraries and books in the US and the world?

Is this why certain branches such as Broward Count Library and Las Vegas public library have cards available to anyone? That it allows them to have higher check out rates?

Thank you!

So seeing more books checked out leads to show that the library is more in use and thus needs more funds?

That's really cool! How did you get permission to use it for work?