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Library

Library Experience Office
Priority Outcome: Create a more livable and sustainable city
The Library Experience Office administers the Library's ongoing efforts to reimagine security and safety in the
Library while providing outreach for the most vulnerable patrons through programs and direct contact. The
Library Experience Office intends to: provide a more welcoming and safe Library experience for patrons by
engaging with patrons who are in need of services such as housing, mental health, primary care, and
substance abuse; develop long-term solutions to address and prevent serious incidents; develop training
programs for Library staff to enhance customer service, de-escalation, and identification of social service
needs; and, serve as the Library's designated liaison with the Los Angeles Police Department to coordinate
security coverage for Library locations.

Program Changes Direct Cost Positions Total Cost
Changes in Salaries, Expense, Equipment, and Special

Apportionment of Changes Applicable to Various Programs 311,235 - 432,467
Related costs consist of employee benefits.
SG: $365,229 EX: ($80,400) SP: $26,406
Related Costs: $121,232
Increased Services

22. Library Experience Office Staff Enhancement 566,131 14 962,631
Add nine-months funding and regular authority for 14 positions
consisting of one Senior Librarian, one Administrative Clerk,
and 12 Community Services Representatives to engage
patrons needing housing, mental health, primary care, and
substance abuse services while encouraging safe behavior at
libraries and developing long-term solutions to prevent serious
incidents. Related costs consist of employee benefits.
SG: $566,131
Related Costs: $396,500
23. Security Cameras and Badge Access 3,000,000 - 3,000,000
Add one-time funding to the Contractual Services Account for
security cameras, badge access, and equipment at all Library
locations.
EX: $3,000,000
TOTAL Library Experience Office 3,877,366 14

D 2021-22 Program Budget 3,111,413 11
Changes in Salaries, Expense, Equipment, and Special 3,877,366 14
2022-23 PROGRAM BUDGET 6,988,779 25

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