HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-04-22; Library Board of Trustees; 02; Library Technology Report
April 22, 2026 Item #2 Page 1 of 1
Meeting Date: April 22, 2026
To: Library Board of Trustees
From: Suzanne Smithson, Library & Cultural Arts Director
Staff Contact: Andrea Hilliard, Principal Librarian Digital Initiatives & Special Projects
andrea.hilliard@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-2041
Subject: Library Technology Report
District: All
Recommended Action
Receive the Library Technology Report.
Executive Summary
The Library Technology Report will review the use of technology resources in the library. The
report will also provide an update on recently completed and upcoming library technology
projects. Explanation & Analysis
None.
Fiscal Analysis
No financial impact. Next Steps
None. Environmental Evaluation
The proposed action is not a “project” as defined by CEQA Section 21065 and CEQA Guidelines
Section 15378(b)(5) and does not require environment review under CEQA Guidelines Section
15060(c)(3) and 15061(b)(3), because the proposed action to report on the Library Technology
Report is an organizational or administrative government activity that does not involve any
commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact
on the environment. Any subsequent action or direction stemming from the proposed action
may require preparation of an environmental document in accordance with CEQA or CEQA
Guidelines.
Exhibits
None.
Carlsbad City Library
Andrea Hilliard, Principal Librarian
Library & Cultural Arts Department
April 22, 2026
Library Technology Report
LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY REPORT
•Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) replacement project
•Library Catalog Update
•Library Computers & Wi-Fi Sessions
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RFID REPLACEMENT PROJECT
•Project kickoff March 2025
•Project milestones
•Equipment installation begins June 2026
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LIBRARY CATALOG UPDATE
•Catalog maintenance scheduled for May 6 at 8 p.m.
•Some services unavailable during update
•Information on the update shared with patrons
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LIBRARY COMPUTER and WI-FI SESSIONS
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Metric Direction Change Context
In-house computer sessions +17.1%Highest usage since Feb. 2020
Wi-Fi sessions +15.1%Highest usage since Feb. 2020
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Thank you
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