HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-02-26; Library Board of Trustees; 03; Overview of Bilingual ServicesFeb. 26, 2025 Item #3 Page 1 of 1
Meeting Date: Feb. 26, 2025
To: Library Board of Trustees
From: Emily Hardy, Senior Librarian
Christina Lorenzo, Community Outreach Supervisor - Bilingual Services
Staff Contact: Emily Hardy, Senior Librarian
emily.hardy@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-5129
Christina Lorenzo, Community Outreach Supervisor
christina.lorenzo@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-5505
Subject: Overview of Bilingual Services
District: All
Recommended Action
Receive a report on Bilingual Services.
Executive Summary
The board will receive an overview from staff on the library’s Bilingual Services. This
presentation will provide information on the evolution of bilingual services at the Carlsbad City
Library, various programs and services provided and plans for the future.
Explanation & Analysis
None.
Fiscal Analysis
No financial impact.
Next Steps
None.
Environmental Evaluation
This item does not require environmental review because it does not constitute a project within
the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act under California Public Resources Code
Section 21065 in that it has no potential to cause either a direct physical change in the
environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.
Exhibits
None.
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Staff Report
Bilingual Services
Emily Hardy, Senior Librarian
Christina Lorenzo, Community Outreach
Supervisor
Library & Cultural Arts Department
Feb. 26, 2025
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TODAY’S PRESENTATION
Evolution of Bilingual Services
Various programs & services provided
Plans for the future
ITEM 3: BILINGUAL SERVICES
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EVOLUTION OF BILINGUAL SERVICES ITEM 3: BILINGUAL SERVICES
The Centro de Información was established in 1991
Played a key role in supporting the Spanish-
speaking community in the 1990s
The Library Learning Center opened in 2008
Bilingual services grew
through the years
Community Outreach Supervisor’s new scope in
2025
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ITEM 3: BILINGUAL SERVICES
BILINGUAL SERVICES AT A GLACE
Collection
Staff
Community Partnership
Programming
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ITEM 3: BILINGUAL SERVICES
BILINGUAL COLLECTION
Spanish Language Material Items
Cole Library 1,562
Dove Library 1,869
Learning Center 3,243
Total Spanish Language Checkouts 8,072
Other Languages Items
Over 10 other languages Over 500
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ITEM 3: BILINGUAL SERVICES
Bilingual Children's Programs
Storytime
Toddler Time
Bilingual Adult Programs
Spanish Language Book Club
Bilingual Adult Craft Night
BILINGUAL PROGRAMMING
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ITEM 3: BILINGUAL SERVICES
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes in partnership with MiraCosta College
Homework Zone
SUPPORT SERVICES
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ITEM 3: BILINGUAL SERVICES
1 full-time Library Assistant
8 part-time Bilingual Technicians
Bilingual pay for part-time employees added
in 2024
MEET THE STAFF
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ITEM 3: BILINGUAL SERVICES
LOOKING AHEAD:
The future of Bilingual Services
Expand programming and services at all library locations
Collaborate with the community to identify ongoing needs
Increasing outreach and partnerships
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Contact Information
Emily Hardy, Senior Librarian
emily.hardy@carlsbadca.gov
442-339-5129
Christina Lorenzo, Community Outreach
Supervisor
christina.lorenzo@carlsbadca.gov
442-339-5505
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