Page 300 - FY 2020-21 Blue Book Volume II

Library

Technology Support
This program develops and maintains the library's public service website, Information Technology (IT)
systems, and web-based resources and services and is responsible for the acquisition, cataloging and
processing of all library materials and electronic resources.

Program Changes Direct Cost Positions Total Cost
Changes in Salaries, Expense, Equipment, and Special
Apportionment of Changes Applicable to Various Programs (10,776) - 52,782
Related costs consist of employee benefits.
SG: $203,977 SAN: $38,000 EX: ($1,356,589)
SP: $1,103,836
Related Costs: $63,558
Increased Services

33. Overtime Enhancement 18,000 - 18,000
Add one-time funding to the Overtime General Account for staff
to work on special events, including the LA Libros Festival and
the Maker Faire Event.
SOT: $18,000
34. Information Technology Infrastructure Enhancement 5,129,855 - 5,129,855
Increase funding in the Contractual Services ($695,704) and
Office and Administrative ($843,737) accounts to provide
software, licenses, annual maintenance agreements, and
expense items to maintain and upgrade the Library's
technology infrastructure and ensure network security. Add
one-time funding to the Contractual Services ($2,314,673) and
Office and Administrative ($1,275,741) accounts for information
technology equipment purchases, such as copiers, servers,
racks, computers, scanners, and the federal E-Rate program
application.
EX: $5,129,855
35. Tech Try-Out Carts 72,368 - 72,368
Increase funding in the Office and Administrative Account to
expand the Tech Try-Out carts to eight branch library locations.
The carts are equipped with a selection of digital devices,
which patrons can use to access the Library's e-media
collection.
EX: $72,368

36. Hotspot Lending Program 35,124 - 35,124
Increase funding in the Office and Administrative Account to
expand the Hotspot Lending Program to seven branch
libraries. This program allows patrons to check out a hotspot
device, which provides an internet connection at any location.
EX: $35,124

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