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M,TG. 1/27/87 1986 LIBRARY ANNUAL REPORT CITY A.1-I.v )/T�
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ITEM EXPLANATION:
The attached report and video tape presentation will cover the following highlights:
A. Parking lot expansion.
B. Security system installed.
C. Three new microform reader -printers added -- a gift from the Friends of the
Library.
D. Library book collection grew to 168,445 volumes.
E. Number of items checked out of the library totaled 657,478.
F. 81,242 reference questions were answered.
G. 57 programs for adults and 63 displays and exhibits were held.
H. Library sponsored Carlsbad Loves Kids Day drew 10,000 children and parents to
Holiday Park in April.
I. Volunteers contributed 13,000 hours of work.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
EXHIBITS:
1. Carlsbad City Library 1986 Annual Report, with attachments.
2. Videotape Presentation.
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EXHIBIT i
CARLSBAD CITY LIBRARY
1986 HIGHLIGHTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
GROWTH AND NEW ACQUISITIONS
Parking Lot Expansion
The library's parking lot was expanded this year from 54 to 97 spaces. Along
With the additional parking, ease of access through the main entrance was
improved with the installation of automatic doors. People with small children
in tow or with armloads of books, as well as the handicapped, have found
the new doors to be a great convenience.
Security System
A radio frequency security system to protect the library's books, magazines,
and audiovisual materials was installed at the main library and at the La
Costa Branch. Prior to •Installing the security gates, staff and volunteers
worked for several weeks tagging materials with special sensors. The system
now prevents those who either intentionally or inauvertently try to remove
library materials that have not been properly checked out.
New Reader -Printers
With a $9,000 gift from the Friends of the Library, three new reader -printers
were purchased for the rapidly growing microform collections. There are
now two new Canon PC-70 microfiche machines and one PC-70 dedicated to micro-
film. Friends of the Library membership now stands at over 1200, about 2%
of the city's population.
Collection Grorith
The growth of all library collections, both those in the main library and
those in the branch, is shown in the following table:
TOTAL COLLECTION GROWTH
1985 1986 % Change
Books 161,180 168,445 + 4
Records/Tapes 91110 9,537 + 5
Films 324 384 + 19
Videotapes 1,228 1,827 + 49
USE OF THE LIBRARY
The library is clearly the most heavily used public facility in Carlsbad.
Overall library circulation in 1986 totaled 657,478 items (see attached chart,
Exhibit A.) According to figures released by the State Library, Carlsbad's
circulation makes it the most active library in California for cities in
the 25,000 to 50,000 population category. The State report also shows Carlsbad's
per capita circulation of 12.97 to be the highest of all Californiz cities.
As the chart indicates, the use of Carlsbad's libraries has increased,dramati-
cally over the past several years, with a 48% increase 3Ance 1981.
In addition to computer -generated circulation figures, there is now an accurate
way to count the number of people who come into the library. With the installa-
tion of an electronic eye counter at the main entrance, figures on average
daily attendance are now available. An average taken to date shows about
1,700 people a day come into the library, which translates into over 500,000
people a year.
Another measurement of library use, and another clear trend, is the use of
libraries by city quadrant. As the attached chart (Exhibit B) shows, use
of the library has shifted in recent years, reflecting population growth
in the southeast quadrant and the impact of the La Costa Branch Library.
Attendance at library sponsored programs is another measure of use. During
1986, there was a total attendance of 26,002 people at all library programs,
both main library and branch, for adults and children.
YOUTH SERVICES
The major event for Children's Services this year was sponsoring and organizing
the second annual Carlsbad Loves Kids Day in April. The program attracted
an estimated 10,000 children and parents to Holiday Park for a full day of
free food, entertainment, and educational displays. Nearly $4,000 was raised
from the community to fund the event and dozens of volunteers were recruited
to help with activities.
A major national honor, the John Cotton Dana Award, was presented to the
library staff artist for innovative design and graphics developed for the
Summer Reading Program. Special new programs begun this year included a
Spanish language storyhour held on Saturdays and a library skills workshop
developed for students to teach the basics of library use. There were 228
programs sponsored by the Children's Division for a total audience of 13,692.
REFERENCE SERVICES
Reference staff devoted a great deal of time to improving their skills with
computerized data bases and online searching. Online searching, using DIALOG,
PTI, and Wilsonline, came into its own this year with a total of 173 searches
made, including 54 billed to clients and 25 for other city departments. The
primary work of the reference staff, answering reference questions for the
public, is documented below:
REFERENCE QUESTIONS ANSWERED
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Main Library
Branch
Total
EXTENSION SERVICES
1985 1986 % Change
71,044 73,602 + 4
6,990 7,640 + 9
78,034 81,242 + 4
The La Costa Branch has been a major success story since it opened in February
1984. It has been extremely popular and heavily used by residents of the
southern part of the city. Branch circulation, which totaled 109,546 items
in 1986, was up 22% from 1985 and now accounts for 17% of all library activity.
In addition to providing a full range of resources and services, the branch
has also operated the bookmobile and outreach to the homebound, a program
now conducted entirely by volunteers.
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In 1986 national attention was focused on the critical need to improve the
literacy skills of adults in the United States. The library's Adult .earning
Program, with three years of experience, was in a position to respond. The
program joined with other literacy providers in the county to form the San
Diego County Literacy Coalition. Mayor Casler proclaimed May 10-17 as Literacy
Week in Carlsbad. The week was highlighted by a door-to-door information
walk in which the mayor, school trustees Angel and Mamaux, and 35 community
volunteers visited 623 homes and spoke personally with 388 residents about
the program.
The Adult Learning Program has now instructed 163 adults, referred 326 persons
to other educational services, and trained 178 volunteer tutors. In 1986
literacy volunteers contributed 7,907 hours, equivalent to 3.8 full-time
employees. With ongoing efforts in genealogy, the homebound program, and
regular workshops, library volunteers put in some 13,000 hours last year,
equal to 6.25 full-time positions.
NEW PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS
Library Programs and Exhibits
'there were 57 general programs for adults sponsored by the library during
the year. Included were a variety of concerts, lectures, travel shows, and
cethor appearances. The library also mounted a total of 63 displays and
exhibits this year, 21 of them at the branch. Exhibits included crafts,
collectibles, paintings, and photography, all supplied by local artists and
collectors.
Plan for Library Space Needs
A strategic plan for library space needs was prepared by a team of consultants
and presented to the City Council in August. The report pointed to existing
aeficidncies in library space based on the city's public facility standards
and recommended construction of a 58,000 square foot facility in south Carlsbad
and renovation of the existing northern library. Council approved the report
and directed staff to form a site selection committee to study available
sites and funding options for a new library. This task was completed and
a renort will go to the council in January 1987.
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