Since 2016, member libraries have been charged an annual fee based on a tiered system reflecting a percentage of their annual expenditure. Previously, fixed rates were adopted on an annual basis by the Executive Committee. On February 14, 2023, the Executive Committee adopted a new membership fee structure proposed by a working group from among Evergreen Indiana member libraries using a tiered percentage of the evaluated annual operating expenditures of member libraries that adjusts automatically based on library expenditures. The following table represents the tiered fee structure approved by the Council in June 2014, adapted by the working group, and adopted by the Executive Committee. Funds are used to expand services and reduce reliance on grant funding.
Annual Membership Fee Percentage Rates
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| The new percentage rate fees were rolled out in a graduated manner in 2024. To view membership fees for existing and prospective members, follow this link. |
| Tier |
Annual Fee Percentage Rate |
Maximum Evaluated Annual Operating Expenditure |
| 1 |
0.000% (0.000) |
$50,000 |
| 2 |
0.700% (.007) |
$300,000 |
| 3 |
0.725% (.00725) |
$1,000,000 |
| 4 |
0.750% (.0075) |
$5,000,000 |
| 5 |
0.800% (.008) |
$10,000,000 |
| 6 |
1.000% (.01) |
$50,000,000 |
Additional costs to the member library generally include hardware (see below for recommended hardware), staff time, additional INfoExpress deliveries (if needed; additional day subsidized for members), a broadband internet connection, and barcoding materials (library cards and item barcodes).
