Passports @ the LibraryYou can do it too!

Who we are.

The PlanWhy add passport services to your library?

How we do passport processing.

How others do passport processing.

How to apply.

Time for questions.

Why?It’s needed.

Difficult to reach populations.

Citizen services.

Equity mission.

General increase of library use.

Money!

It’s needed.They need our help.

Difficult to reach

populations.

Citizen services

What’s your mission?

Increased stats.

General increase on library usage.

Passive programs and crafts.

Drop in programs.

Library card holders.

Registered cards from other libraries.

Circulation.

Other citizen services.

Door count.

Money!

A bit more about money.$25 per application (soon to be $35)

What staff will you use?

How many applications would you need to process to break even?

For us - passports pay for themselves and more.

We use staff that also have other duties - not just passports.

We processed 7,493 passports last fiscal year

We made $187,325.If the fee had been $35? About $265,000!

The money is nice but it’s not why we do it.

How we do passport processing.Yay movie time!

How we do it?Tips for success!

StaffingWho does it?

Staff buy in

Hire for success

Update job descriptions

Foster a culture of excellence

Front load information: www.eapl.org/apply-passport

State Department

Support & Training

Mailing

Supplies.

Storage.

DO NOT TAKE PHOTOS!!

How others do it?

Other libraries.

How?Director writes letter on letterhead.

Attach to an email and send to:

PPT-CG-CSM@state.gov

Any questions?

Erica Christiansonechristi@eapl.org

Leah L. Whitelwhite@skokielibrary.info

Sandra Victorsvictor@eapl.org

www.eapl.org/apply-passport