This paper aims to provide a business plan for libraries to offer profitable passport services to patrons.
Gives an overview of demographic, financial, and management profiles of California libraries that offer passport services. Presents a plan for introducing passport service in two California libraries.
Current political and demographic environments for the two libraries make the introduction of passport services a potentially lucrative opportunity.
Little to no correlation was found between patron demographics of libraries currently offering passport services and the amount of revenue the services produce.
Passport services may provide libraries a simple but effective way to supplement their budgets.
Suggests an innovative way for libraries to increase relevance to patrons through services as well as create a stable funding source.
