One hundred thirty-eight other in-house volunteers who assist with the inspection and repair of returned books, record and edit studio productions, duplicate copies of digital magazines and books, help in producing braille and audio materials or perform clerical tasks contributed 12,174.50 hours or 5.85 FTE. All of the One hundred and thirty-eight volunteers generously donated a total of 12,174.50 hours equaling a 5.85 total FTE staffing contribution to the Library during the 2012 fiscal year. Annual Volunteer Activity Report July 1, 2011 June 30, 2012 – Library Department Volunteer FTE Estimated Estimated Hours Federal Value Machine Lending 40 .02 $ 871.60 $ 1,073.60 Clerical/Office 1,527 .73 $ 33,273.33 $ 40,984.68 Inspection 3,637.50 1.75 $ 79,261.13 $ 97,630.50 Studio 5,430 2.61 $118,319.70 $145,741.20 Braille Production 1,125 .54 $ 24,513.75 $ 30,195.00 Duplication 385 .19 $ 8,389.15 $ 10,333.40 Book Buddies 30 .01 $ 653.70 $ 805.20 12,174.50 5.85 $265,282.36 $326,763.58 Note: Volunteer hourly rates are calculated by Independent Sector and the 2011 estimates for the value of a volunteer hour reached $21.79. This is the national average; with the 2010 figure for Massachusetts being set at $26.84 per hour. Service and Budget Summary Massachusetts Registered Patrons: FY2012 FY2011 Individuals 20,357 19,577 Institutions 1,585 1,511 Total 21,942 21,088 Massachusetts Book Circulation: Cassette Materials 136,145 226,384 Digital Books 330,934 230,197 Braille Materials 9,181 9,262
One hundred thirty-eight other in-house volunteers who assist with the inspection and repair of returned books, record and edit studio productions, duplicate copies of digital magazines and books, help in producing braille and audio materials or perform clerical tasks contributed 12,174.50 hours or 5.85 FTE. All of the One hundred and thirty-eight volunteers generously donated a total of 12,174.50 hours equaling a 5.85 total FTE staffing contribution to the Library during the 2012 fiscal year. Annual Volunteer Activity Report July 1, 2011 – June 30, 2012 Library Department Volunteer Hours FTE Estimated Federal Estimated Value Machine Lending 40 .02 $ 871.60 $ 1,073.60 Clerical/Office 1,527 .73 $ 33,273.33 $ 40,984.68 Inspection 3,637.50 1.75 $ 79,261.13 $ 97,630.50 Studio 5,430 2.61 $118,319.70 $145,741.20 Braille Production 1,125 .54 $ 24,513.75 $ 30,195.00 Duplication 385 .19 $ 8,389.15 $ 10,333.40 Book Buddies 30 .01 $ 653.70 $ 805.20 12,174.50 5.85 $265,282.36 $326,763.58 Note: Volunteer hourly rates are calculated by Independent Sector and the 2011 estimates for the value of a volunteer hour reached $21.79. This is the national average; with the 2010 figure for Massachusetts being set at $26.84 per hour. Service and Budget Summary Massachusetts Registered Patrons: FY2012 FY2011 Individuals 20,357 19,577 Institutions 1,585 1,511 Total 21,942 21,088 Massachusetts Book Circulation: Cassette Materials 136,145 226,384 Digital Books 330,934 230,197 Braille Materials 9,181 9,262