Montgomery County Public Libraries

Montgomery County Public Libraries
Established 1920
Location Montgomery County, Maryland
Branches 23
Access and use
Population served 1,016,677
Other information
Budget US$38,300,000[1]
Director Parker Hamilton
Website montgomerycountymd.gov/library

The Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) is the public library system for residents of Montgomery County, Maryland The system includes 23 individual libraries.

History

The library was founded in 1920 by an act of Congress. The first library branch was located in Rockville.

Governance

MCPL is an independent agency of Montgomery County. It is managed by a Chief Librarian that is selected and reviewed by a Board of Library Trustees. The Board of Library Trustees are appointed by the Mayor of the Montgomery County, subject to review and approval by the Council of the Montgomery County.

The budget is also determined by the Council of the Montgomery County based on a request submitted by the Mayor as part of the annual budget process for the entire municipal government. In 2015 it is 38,300,000 US $.

The Chief Librarian is often invited to attend the Mayor's Cabinet meetings and works closely with the City Administrator on how to execute the MCPL budget. The District's Chief Financial Officer provides a fiscal officer from that office to ensure that financial practices within MCPL meet with District requirements. MCPL also has independent procurement authority, allowing them to execute contracts for books, electronic resources, furniture, equipment, and construction services.

In addition to the Board of Library Trustees, the Council of the Montgomery County provides oversight for MCPL via a Council.

Branches

See also

References

  1. ↑ http://budget.data.montgomerycountymd.gov/#/operating/Libraries,+Culture,+and+Recreation//Public+Libraries/

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