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Meeting of: LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Time of Meeting: 3:OO p.m.
Date of Meeting: July 18, 1990
Place of Meeting: City Council Conference Room
CALL T 0 ORDER:
President Cooper called the meeting to order at
3:OO p.m.
POLL CALL:
Present: President Cooper, Library Board Trust- ees Curtin, Grosse, Trigas.
Absent: Library Board Trustee Martin.
Also Present Were: Clifford Lange, Library Director Geoff Amour, Assistant'
Library Director Lynda Jones, Adult Literacy Program Coordinator Gloria Valencia-Cothran
APPR-VAL OF MI NUTES:
The minutes of the meeting held May 16, 1990,
were approved as presented.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
a. Buildina and Grounds.
Trustee Trigas reported that a meeting of the Building Review Committee was held on Thursday,
July 12, 1990, and the report on the Cole Library was accepted. architects also presented input on the internal
plans for the new library. In addition, a recom-
mendation was made to go to the Planning Commis-
sion to ask for a reduction of 30 parking spaces for landscaping purposes, bringing the parking
down to 320 spaces. Trustee Trigas noted that
everything is on schedule.
At that meeting the
b. puduet.
Trustee Martin was absent.
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c. Personnel.
Trustee Curtin had no report.
d. Youth.
Trustee Grosse distributed the new calendar for June, July and August. She reported the new paint and carpet in the children's area had been completed in time for the Summer Reading Pro- gram. The program was very successful, with 400 signed up from the main library and 150 from the Branch.
OLD BUSINESS:
a. J990-91 Jdbrary Budaet .
Library Director Lange reported that four out of
the five staff positions requested have been
approved. The four positions are a full-time
messenger, a Library Assistant to support the Collection Development Librarian, a clerk posi- tion for Technical Services to support process- ing of new books for the new library, and a Children's Librarian I1 to help with collection development for both libraries. The fifth posi- tion asked for was a Business Librarian. This
was taken out of the budget but the library will ask for it again next year.
Dr. Lange said there has been a change in the book budget for the new library collection.
$200,000 was budgeted in the CIP. An additional
$200,000 has been budgeted in the CIP instead of the annual operating budget.
The Principal Librarian position did not get in the budget this year but we may try to get the position approved and funded some time this
year.
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b. New Buildinu Proaress Report.
Dr. Lange said that each division head of the library spent time with the architects, discuss- ing their particular areas. The next visit by the architects, during the first part of Septem- ber, will get into shelving layouts and furni- ture placement.
In order to give the building a real civic pres- ence and to separate it from the shopping cen- ter, the architects need to get as much land- scaping in as possible. In order to do that, 30 parking spaces will have to be eliminated to make room for a green area. We will have to go to the Planning Commission and ask for an amend- ment to the plan, so the. parking spaces can be
reduced. Dr. Lange noted that all the studies show that a maximum of 290 spaces will be used at peak times so there would still be enough spaces available. Dr. Lange added that he hopes to take this to the Planning Commission on August 1.
c. ProDosition 85 UDdate.
Dr. Lange directed attention to the copy of the memo from the State Library. He pointed out the pre-application deadline is November 21, 1990. The application deadline for the first funding cycle is February 15, 1991 and the application deadline for the second funding cycle is July
19, 1991. We will apply for the first round funding for the new building and the second
round funding for renovation of the Cole
Library.
d. PartnershiDs for Chanue UDdate.
Dr. Lange stated that we have been working on this program for quite some time, and he drew attention to the survey results produced by
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After reading the survey, President Cooper noted that almost 50% of the people surveyed have not lived here more than three years. Trigas said that in all the responses to the survey there was no indication of a desire for literacy either in Spanish or English. Lynda Jones said the information needs of the Hispanic community are very basic survival needs and the help given these people will have to be visual and oral before they are able to read. Trustee Trigas questioned where the money would come
from to support this program after the one-year grant is over. She felt this was a question the city council would most certainly ask. She was told we would have to go to council- at the end of the first year if the grant money was not renewed: however, the pr.ogram would not cost
$150,000 (the amount of the grant) the second year as the basics, such as furniture and other equipment, would be one-time purchases. The continuing expense would be salaries for five staff people; two full-time and three part-time.
Trustee
Dr. Lange introduced Gloria Valencia-Cothran who
is the former chief aide to Superintendent
MacDonald and is active in the Partnerships for
Change Program. Mrs. Cothran said the library
has a myriad of services to offer the community, such as art, genealogy, videos, etc. and it was decided the best format to introduce people to these services would be a transitional program before introducing them to the library. Lynda Jones added the transitional center would be staffed with bilingual personnel. St. Patrick‘s Church has offered to share a building in the downtown neighborhood for this transitional center, where agencies will send people to help
with information on matters such as where to get a drivers‘ license or where to get medical care, etc. This space would be given rent-free for one year. Other things that need to be done are placing bilingual staff at the public service desks in the library, displaying bilingual
signs, and stocking Spanish language videos.
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Dr. Lange said one problem we have is that we
are caught in a terrible time trap. The grant
application has to be in the State Library by
August 1. He asked the Library Board to approve the idea in concept so it can be placed on the
council agenda in time.
A motion was made to support the Mission, Goals and Objectives of the Partnerships for Change
program, per the attached exhibit.
e. Computer System UDU rade Proaress ReDort.
Delivery is expected by the middle of August.
We hope to have the Branch up and operating by the end of September. The operation of the
computer will be turned over to the City Infor- mation Systems Department and will be fully
operational, with an online catalog, by the end
of the year.
Trustee Trigas left the meeting at 4:30 P.M.
f. Artist Selection for the New Library.
Trustee Grosse advised that her committee inter- viewed six finalists. A decision was made to hire Jan Sanchez and Ellen Ziegler to work on advance planning with the architects. The com-
mittee also wants to commission Deloss McGraw to do a piece for the library. It has not yet been
determined what it will be but they would like
to commission him to do a particular piece at
some future date.
NEW BUSINESS:
a. Georaina Cole Library Feasibility Study Beport.
Director Lange distributed the report and asked
the Board to read it and be ready to discuss at the August board meeting.
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b. Citv Purchase of Elmwood House.
The city now owns this house. The plan was to hire a Principal Librarian to be in charge of the Cole building and Cliff, Geoff and-Pam would
move into the house to make more space in the
library. A tentative proposal is to also move
the Arts Program into the house and use the
garage to store the Friends of the Library
books. This would save a lot of money spent each year on storage.
c. Adult Learnina Proaram SDace ExDansion.
The expansion is in its final steps. Two more offices across the hall from the classroom have been leased and the carpet-laying was completed today.
LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Dr. Lange reported that we are required by Proposition 85 to have an asbestos study of the
building done. Municipal Projects hired a com- pany to do this at a cost of $5,000. If there
is a problem, the company will make recommenda- tions.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY:
There was no report.
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY:
There was no report.
SERRA ADVISORY BOARD:
President Cooper reported that the Serra booth at CLA for November 3-7, 1990 was approved in
principle. Election of officers was held and
Helen Nelson will be the new chair of the Admin-
istrative Council. The CLSB dinner will be held
at Tarantino's in San Diego on November 1 and
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will cost between $20 and $25. The next meeting of the Administrative Council will be on Septem- ber 27 at the National City Library.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
There was no one present to address the Board on
a non-agenda item.
ADJOURNMENT:
By proper motion, the meeting of July 18, 1990, was adjourned at 4:43 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Pamela A. Batho
Secretary
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SUMMARY
PERSONNEL
MAINTENANCE OPERATION
CAPITAL OUTLAY
MANO TOTAL
POSIT IONS
PROGRAM: LIBRARY FUND: GENERAL DEPARTHENT: LIBRARY
1987-88 ACTUAL
$ 1.302.510
803,259
114.361
J 2.220.130
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$ 1,474,458
821.297
28.485
$ 2.324.240
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1989-90 ACTUAL 1988-89 I BUDGET
S 1,760,099
986,342
105,500
S 2,851,941
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1990-91 BU06ET
$ 2.036.466
1,125.966
100,170
$ 3,262.602
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WORK PROGRAM:
The Carlsbad City Library's overall work program is to provide educational. informational, and recreational services for all cwnity residents; to provide both print and non-print materials that respond to the interests of a diverse papulation; to provide convenient access and adequate space for users and resources: and to develop a broad awareness of the Library and its services. The Library contributes to the enrichnent of the camnunity by supporting lifelong learning and the pursuit of knowledge.
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PRO6RAEI: FUND: GENERAL DEPARTMENT: LIBRARY
ADH I N I STRAT ION
# ~l-So10
1988-89 ACTUAL 1989-90 BWT
PERSONNEL $ 263,401 t 301,370
158,783
0
$ 460.153
t 294.991
179.1133
29.900
$ 504,730
157.497 I 289,236
13,650
$ 719,598
I OUTLAY I 161207 I GRANO TOTAL
POSITIONS 5 6
WORK PROGRAM:
Provih managanent and leadership for the library and its ten divisions; plan for the growth of collections, facilities, and finances; and coordinate relationships with local and State government. the Library Board, Friends of the Library, and the Sarra Cooperative Library Systm.
PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES: PROGRAM ACTIVITIES:
kdqet Prenaration and Fund Accountinq: Prepare departmntal budget; process invoices, warrants and requisitions; monitor expenditures; and maintain f f sca 1 records.
Strateaic Planninq: Develop long range plans for new and expanded 11 brary services, resources, and facilities to maat current and future necds.
1. Automate fund accounting.
2. Detail materlal accounts by major subjects. 1
1. Plan for a new division of outreach services. 2. Plan collection development for two libraries in naw system. 1
1. Sponsor at least two programs per month.
2. Sponsor at least five exhibits of arts, crafts, or collectibles per month.
Pmarams and Exhibits: Arrange for adult programs and exhibits of interest to the general cannunity.
1. Produce flyers, newsletters. and other graphic arts support to the library and to other City departments.
2. Write and disseminate to local and f’egional news media articles on significant 11 brary activities and events.
External Relati-: Maintain close contact and coordination with City managanant, other City departments, the news media, Friends of th Li,brary. and other libraries.
1. Apply for State and Federal grants to help fund new library construction and renovation.
2. Prepare detailed statistlcs and reports on library use for State and local government.
3. Formalize internal staff training procedures.
4. Improve internal security and safety of equipment and resources by upgrading fire protection sys- tan. bracing bodtstacks, and securing electronic hardware.
Int mal Manse : Supervise 10 library -the use of facilities and resources; develop pol icier and procedures governing a1 1 1 ibrary operations; and coordinate building maintenance needs.
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES:
Two new positions are included in this program. a Messen er and a Library Ass1 The Messenger is an 00. The new Library Assistant I has a fiscal impact of $41,600 and will work with the Librarian I11 being transferred in from Audio Visual Services.
Increased costs for Data Processing in support of the new computer have added to the maintenance and operation expenses.
acceleration in working hours fran part time to fu + tim for a fm impact
These two positions will be dedicated to collection development for the new Library. J
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PROGRAM: CIRCULATION SERVICES
FUND: GENERAL DEPARTMENT: LIBRARY
1987-88 1988-89 1989-90 ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET
PERSONNEL $ 153,423 $ 164,494 $ 187.456
MAINTENANCE OPERATION 78,756 80,715 15.410
CAPITAL OUTLAY 0 0 0
MANO TOTAL $ 232.179 S 245.209 $ 202.866
POSIT IONS 1 2 2
ActT t 001-4021
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1990-91 BUDGET
$ 198,437
4,930
2,050
J 205,417
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WORK PROGRAM:
The Circulation Division handles the check in and check out of library materials, both print and some non- print; maintains patron records; registers all new borrowers; and suwrvises the reshelving of adult books on a daily basis.
PROGRAM ACTIVITIES:
kmral Circulation: Check out and check in all print and sm non-print materials; sort inccming materials in preparation for shelving; open, close, and maintain the book drop.
Patron Ilaintcnancq: Process delinquencies and accounts for f ines and fees collected; handle registrations and re-registrations for all. library users.
Reserve and Delivcriq: Handle reserve notices for materials placed on hold; maintain a hold shelf for distribution of items reserved; and receive, sort, and route deliveries of materials to and from other libraries.
WORKLOAD MEASURES:
1986-81 j987-88
1. Circulation Totals:
704,259 808.141
1. Library Cards Processed:
10.000
1. Reserve Not ices Processed:
3.421 8,959
1988-89
840,494
14,000
10,536
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES:
Main library circulating adult fiction and non-fiction boo& budget continues to be funded with CLSA funds.
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PROGRAM: REFERENCE SERVICES FUND: GENERAL DEPARTMENT: LIBRARY
1988-89 ACTUAL
$ 239,592
145,858
7 730
ActT # 001-40a
igga-91 1989-90 WOGET BUDGET
$ 267.067 $ 287.681
133,398 137.300
0 2, 700
PERSONNEL
MAINTENANCE OPERATION
CAPITAL OUTLAY
I GRANO TOTAL
POSITIONS
1987-88 ACTUAL
$ 191,111
91.660
4.240
s 287,011
5 SI SI 5
WORK PROGRAM:
The Reference Division assists the public with information needs; provides instruction in the use of resources; and performs specialized research services for local business, government, and th public.
PROGRAM ACTIVITIES: WORKLOAD MEASURES:
1- 1987-88 1988-89
Gcnaral Reference Se nice: Respond to in-person and telephoned reference questions; place holds on books; provide library instruction and tours; 52.242 61,589 66.394
select naw materials; give book talks for camrrnity groups.
1. Reference Quest ions:
n : Send to and receive from other Jntarlibrarv Loa a 1 i braries requests for books. microf i In, and photocop i es . De1 ivery handled by mal 1, 2.622 3,159 3,402
telefacsimile, and systw van.
I. Interlibrary Loans:
Pcriadlcals: Manage a collection of 509 magazines 1. Periodical Rquests: and 49 newspapers, and related backfiles. Handle requests from the public to retrieve back Issues. 28,786 36,050 38,336
Online Senicep: Provide ready reference and In-
well as Instruction in the use of self-service canputer data bases. Individual searches using Decrease in paid searches due to CD-ROM self- multiple data bases average about 2 hours per service data base usage.
request and are a fee-based service generating over $4.000 per year.
1. Online Searches Patd:
depth data base searches for the general public as 353 380 272'
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None.
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PROGRAM: GENEALOGY/LOCAL HISTORY FUND : GENERAL DEPARTMENT: LIBRARY
1987-88 ACTUAL
PERSONNEL
MAINTENANCE OPERATION
CAPITAL OUTLAY
GRAND TOTAL
POSITIONS
1988-89 1989-90 ACTUAL BUDGET
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t 0 t 0
0 0
0 0
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ACCT t mi-coa
1990-91
BUDGET
$ 64,752
13,000
1.200
J 78.952
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WORK PROGRAM:
This program wi 11 provide information service, instructional assistance and limited research services, and manage the Genealogy/Local History collection of 24,000 volunes. This collection, by far the most outstanding
in the County, results fran extreme local interest in this field, and from many generous gifts of money and material.
PROGRAM ACTIVITIES: WORKLOAD MEASURES:
6eneral Refennce Senlcm: Respond to in-person
and telephone reference requests; provide library instruction and tours; give talks to neighboring genea logica 1 soc let ies .
1. It is estimated that this division will provide
library service to about 15.000 persons per year.
2. Answer approximately 7,500 reference questions.
Jnterlibrarv Loans: Request and receive books, 1. Process approximately 1,500 interlibrary loan microfonns, and photocopies from other libraries. item.
Coordination rlth WSXGS: The North San Oiego County Genealogical Society has acted as a support
group (like the Friends of the Library) for this collection for 15 years. This division will
coordinate with and assist that group with their fund raisers, acquisition of materials, program were recorded.
planning, and training of researchers.
1. Conduct approximately 25 tours of the collection.
NOTE: No statistics for previous fiscal years
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES:
A Librarian I11 is transferred from the Technical Services program in order to staff this new division. Financial support for this newly identified program was previously contained int eh Reference Services program.
PROGRAM: CHILDREN'S SERVICES FUN0 : GENERAL DEPARTMENT: LIBRARY
PERSONNEL
MAINTENANCE OPERATION
CAPITM OUTLAY
CRAM0 TOTAL
POSIT IONS
ACCT t Ool-~
1990-9 1 1987-88 1988-89 1989-90 ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUOGET
$ 105,403 $ 117,105 $ 127.907 $ 179,962
22.361 24,315 29,896 31,805
3,604 0 1,000 0
f 128.570 f 141.420 $ 158.803 $ 211,767
2 2 2 3
WORK PROGRAM:
To serve children from preschool through Junior High, the children's library introduces young people to the wonders of reading; provides llbrary skills classes, group tours, reading incentive programs, and activities that educate or encourage creativity.
PROGRAM ACTIVITIES: WORKLOAD MEASURES:
r986-87 1987-0Q 1988-89
Gemral Reference Sa nice: Respond to in-person 1. Reference Quest ions: and telephone quest ions, provide readers advisory, library skills instruction and group tours. 11,494 22,476 29,643
Jbllectiar Ocvaloamt : Select new materials. both 1. Circulatiyn:
print and non-prlnt. and provid. collection 108,292 123,283 169,369 maintenance and stack organization.
Pwa Activities and Sneclal Sewiceq: Annual 1. Programs:
Suimer Reading Club; special holiday and seasonal 252 332 351 events which include short story contest, pet show, spelling bee, drawing contests, and cultural en- 2. Attendance:
r ichnent programs. 11,311 18,210 21,227
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES:
A -has been added to this program to develop children's collection3 for the new library system. The fisca impact of tha position is $47.000.
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PROGRAH: TECHNICAL SERVICES FUND : GENERAL DEPARTMENT: LIBRARY ACCT 8 001-4040
1987-88 1988-89 1989-90 I ACTUAL I ACTUAL 1 BUOGET
PERSONNEL
MAINTENANCE OPERATION
CAPITAL OUTLAY
$ 255.783 $ 269,047 $ 328.845
106,126 107,851 99,429
6.637 8,977 0
I GRAND TOTAL
POSIT IONS 7 8 8
WORK PROGRAM:
1990-91
$ 336,070
111,400
14,400
$ 461,870 I
The Technical Services Divlsion orders, receives, catalogs, and prepares all library materials for public use; maintains the library's online database and card catalogs; and manages the library's automated circulation system. online catalog, and related automated operations.
PROGRAM ACTIVITIES: WORKLOAD MEASURES :
) 1986-07 1987-88 1988-89
Acaulsltfon$- The dlvlsion orders and receives 1. Items Ordered (est.):
books and auiiovisual materials. 12.000 12,500 13,000
Pmcas Inq: The division catalogs and processes 1. Items Cataloged:
both purchased Items and,gifts. The division also 12,789 12,455 13,695 repairs damaged materials and arranges for binding and rebinding. 2. Items Sent for Binding:
2,492 1.838 2,689
Database Ihintnag: The division adds new item 1. Items Added (est.):
to the online database and deletes information for lost or discarded materials. 12,900 12,800 14,000
2. Items Withdrawn:
4,330 3,520 8,063
Circulation Svsta: The division operates the 1. To ensure system availability (uptime) at
library's INLEX 3000 Svstm. includina omvation of least 98% of hours library is open.
the mini colnputer, -production of statistical 2. Schedule staff training sessions at least reports, installation of new software releases, and handles tra inina. quarterly. - 3. Install all new releases within one week of ava i labi 1 i ty .
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES:
new wry. =--TPr a new position in this program. and is needed to $37.000. A Librarian I11 is being transferred out to the new eneawogram.
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PROGRAM: AUDIOVISUAL SERVICES FUND: GENERAL DEPARTMENT: LIBRARY ACCT # 001-uno
PERSONNEL
MAINTENANCE OPERATION
CAPITAL OUTLAY I 1990-91 I i”,:;;’,” I BUDGET 1988-89 ACTUAL 1987-88 I ACTUAL
$ 101,284 t 87.996 t 130.482 s 79.420
14.028 15.732 17,530 18,800
WORK PROGRAM:
The Audiovisual Services Division provides th public with AV information, referrals and the loan of AV materials and quipment.
PROGRAM ACTIVITIES: WORKLOAD MEASURES:
1986-87 1987-88 1988-89
vydeotap:s/S;li 1mY.k equipment and the collection 95,106 115,825 138,549
A Publi ni Includes check-out and in of 1. V ideotapef Fi la C i rcu lat ion :
of insurance and fees. 2. Equipment Circulation:
3. Insuranca and Fees:
1,014 1,107 723
57,800 69,158 65,280
Interlibraw loan : Sending and receivfng rquests 1. Items Lowed to Other Libraries: .
for films and videotapes. 584 3 73 328
2. Item Borrowed fram Other Libraries:
457 311 324
AV Collectlon bareloaent : Selection, purchase and receipt of new AV materials. preparation of video for circulation and maintenance of vidao. compact disk, record and cassette collections.
AV Refema and I nfomatlon: Collection of reference materials to assist with AV related inquiries, developmnt of a local AV information database, preparation of selectad lists, catalogs and promotional materials.
1. Vldeo Tapes Purchased:
2. Audio Materials Purchased:
812 427 385
360 430 486
1. Product ion of Catalog Database Updates and Selected Media Graphics:
16 26 66
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SIGNIFICANT CHANGES:
The reductlon in staffing is due to a Librarian 111 being transferred to Acbninistration. Collection Development activity.
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PROGRAM : HEDIA SERVICES FUND: GENERAL DEPARTMENT: LIBRARY
PERSONNEL
RAI NTENANCE OPERATI ON
CAP I TAL OUTLAY
MANO TOTAL
POSITIONS
ACCT II 001-4052
1987-88 1988-89 1989-90 1990-91 ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET
S 50,706 S 58,040 S 57,605 $ 62,262
25,323 23,414 28,000 31,500
0 776 0 700
S 76,029 $ 82,230 $ 85,605 $ 9464625
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WORK PROGRAM:
Media Services provides a wide range of professional media production services in support of all the City departments’ camwnicat ions needs. Services include photographic. video, audio, publicat ion i Ilustration, sync- slide show;s, developing and maintaining locally relevant stock image collections.
PROGRAM ACTIVITIES: PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES:
Public Infomstion Media: Produce City related . 1. Nhr of Media Projects Produced:
cations, radio. Tv stations and other Inter-city
uses.
photographic, video and audio information for dis- 1986-87: 90 tribution to newspapers, magazines. local publi- 1987-88: 120 1988-89: 138
Jmae Research a Develommt: Develop and maintain 1. Research a comprehensive data based organizat ion
a fully indexed CIty image retrieval and storage system.
system for slides. prints, negatives, video, audio,
etc. (27.000 slides and 7,200 prints). 2. Arrange system programing.
3. Input index data and file material.
Media Production Dew lOUlK!tlt : Provide audio, 1. Generate related media product ions.
video, photographic media services for the 2. Participate in local and regional civic and preservat ion and docmentat ion of such locally service organizations for the purpose of significant informat ion as oral history, historical photos/docunnt s and disp lays/exhi bi ts. generating media product ions.
3 n ion: Broaden 1. Develop electronic news gathering and post services supplied by expanding into professional production video services.
quality video productions. 2. Develop student video internship program.
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES:
None.
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PROGRAM: ADULT' LEARNING PROGRAM FUND : GENERAL DEPARTMENT: LIBRARY
it 0
PERSONNEL
CUI NTENANCE OPERATION
CAPITAL OUTLAY
GRANO TOTAL
POS IT IONS
1987-88 ACTUAL
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0
0
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1989-90 ACTUAL BUDGET
19,209
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2- I 2
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BUDGET
t 84,166
28.975
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$ 113.14fl
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WORK PROGRAM:
The- Adult Learning Program is the library's adult literacy service. It provides individual tutoring for English-speaking adults who need to improve thrr basic reading, writing and math skills in order to function effectively in daily life. achieve persona1 goals and take advantage of society's opportunities.
PROGRAM ACTIVITIES: WORKLOAD MEASURES:
1986-t~ 1987-88 19 88- 89
Tutorinq: The program provides free one-to-one '1. Learners Instructed:
tutoring for 80-100 adults who need to improve 121 147 158 their basic reading, writing and math skills. Staff develops an individual study plan for the 2. Tutors Trained:
The program trains and supportr volunteer tutors. In-service trainings and indlvldual counseling on materials. methods and social service needs of learners are also provided. Learners' needs and progress are monitored.
learner, using a variety of mathods and materials. 80 a9 88
a R fe 1 : The program increases comnunity awareness and involvement in literacy through use of the local mdla. public speaking, and the cooperative public relations strategies of tho San Diego County Literacy Net- work. The program also interacts with social and health sew ice agencies. servicm clubs, businesses, educational institutions, and other literacy pro- grams to recalve referrals and to refer learners and volunteers whose needs cannot be mat by.the program (i.e., live in other geographic area).
Librarv Adult Learners Collection: The program develops and maintains a library collection of over 1.800 volumes of texts. fiction and nonfiction appropriate for adult interests and written at lowar reading levels. Adult learners are intro- duced to the library through the collection and are enabled to use th library for lifelong learning.
1. Potential Learner Inquiries:
146 141 146
2. Potential Learners Referred Elsewhere:
145 151 136
3. Potential Volunteers Referred Elsewhere:
193 69 84
1. Items Circulated:
2,029 1,966 2,893
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES:
None.
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PROGRAM: LA COSTA BRANCH FUND: GENERAL DEPARTMENT: LIBRARY ACCT t 001-5070
1987-88 ACTUAL 1988-89 ACTUAL 1989-90 BUDGET 1990-91 BUDGET
f 99.790
21,832
1.001
f 119,367
978
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$ 163,804
0
0
f 176.484
126.400
3,500
PERSONNEL
MAINTENANCE OPERATION
CAPITAL OUTLAY
QANO TOTAL
POSITIONS
$ 122,623 $ 120.345 f 163.804 f 306,384
2 2 2 2
WORK PROGRAM:
The branch library provides services for South Carlsbad. These services include print and non-print materials, reference services, 'special programs for children and adults and the preparation of exhibits and displays.
WORKLOAD MEASURES:
1986-87 L987-88
1. Reference Quest ions :
8,368 9,719
PROGRAM ACTIVITIES:
J988-83
9,796
148,669
28,698
9,796
Refcrmc~: Assist patrons in using the library, answer reference quest ions, reserve specif ic titles and request materials from other libraries.
1. Circulation:
118.189' 138,448
~irculation: Circulate print and non-print materials to children and adults, handle patron registration, collect. faas and fines and track overdue items.
1. Volumes Added:
20,859 25,561
Collection Develoamt: Evaluate the branch collection. select and order print and non-print materia 1s.
1. Program Attendance:
9.143 6,734
Pmranmlnq: Plan, schedule and develop programs for adults and children.
Library lhnrasnent: 1) manage branch library staff, collection and facility: 2) maintain awareness of comnunity.
1. Schedule and supervtse staff.
2. Hire and train new staff.
3. Prepare monthly narrative and statistical reports.
4. Actively maintain a current and topical print and non-print dia collect ion.
5. Maintain
6. Survey the needs of and interact with members of
safe and efficlent facility.
the cmnity.
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES:
In FY 1989-90 all branch maintenance and operation expenses were funded by the CLSA State Grant. 91 the branch maintenance and operation will be funded by the General Fund. purchase books for new library system.
In FY 1990- The CLSA Grant will be used to
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PROGRAM: CULTURAL ARTS
FUND: GENERAL DEPARTMENT : L I BURY
1987-88 1988-89 ACTUAL ACTUAL
PERSONNEL - $ 81,609 $ 89,221
MAINTENANCE OPERATION 57,611 77,476
CAPITAL OUTLAY 0 2,725
GRAND TOTAL $ 139.220 $ 169.422
POSITIONS 2 2
MXT # 001-4210
1989-90 1990-91 BUDGET BUDGET
$ 125,802 $ 143,520
130,906 97,620
3,600 4,500
$ 260.308 $ 245,640
3 3
Implement ttm goals and policies of th. City's General Plan to plan, develop and pranote the visual and performing arts and to create a climate which encourages cultural and artistic development in Carlsbad.
PROGRAM ACTIVITIES: PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES:
Imlslent Arts Proarm#: Provicfa a variety of 1. Art in Public Places - temporary exhibition, quality cultural progranu to all ages and segnents Spring 1991, and coordinate permanent of tho City. Includes coordinating swmr jazz installations.
concerts, aumner Pops Concert and Make-a-Circus 2. A minimum of 2 artists in the cmnity/perform- event. ances at the Cultural Arts Center, one Fall, one Spring and one possible Winter.
3. Educational opportunities in arts and culture for all citizens. Showcase for artists, Spring 1991. artists in residence (see above).
4. Information Services: Produce a monthly calendar and quarterly newsletter, send information on events and arts organizations to the press. and send information to artists on opportunities for development. Answer inquiries by telephone.
Oevcloo the Arts Pwm : Continue to develop the Arts Program (and the arts in Carlsbad).
Fundraisinq: and funds for arts and culture. Encourage the contribution of gifts
1. Finalize "Cultural Carlsbad - A Cultural Plan for the 199O's", request approval of plan from the Arts Conmission and City Council and begtn steps to implement the plan, September, 1990.
2. Develop the Art in Public Places Program by revising and approving guidelines and implementing the approved process, canpleted by December, 1990.
3. Develop and strengthen the arts organizations and cultural opportunities for Carlsbad Citizens with technical assistance and grants allocation program. $20,000 to be allocated in grants, January, 1991.
1. Submit grant applications to State and Federal funding agencies when applicable.
2. Request project support from individuals, business and foundations when appl icable. Target to fund $3.000 for Make a Circus; funding will be sought for special projects.
3. Bring informative speakers to educate the public.
Inplarnt &wth Manaummt Plaq: Provide cultural 1. Plan for cultural facilities incorporated in
facilities as identified in the Growth Management Plan.
the new library and the Elm Street Library.
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES:
Expenses have decreased as the one time cost far preparing the Cultural Plan occured in 1989-90.
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PROGRAM: SISTER CITY FUND : GENERAL DEPARTMENT : L I BRARY
t 0
11.750
1987-88 ACTUAL
PERSONNEL t 7,000
12.000 MAINTENANCE OPERATION
CAPITAL OUTLAY
0
0
GRAND TOTAL
POSIT IONS I 0
1988-89 ACTUAL
t 0
0
0
t 0
~
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ACCT # Wl-itzo
1990-91 1989-90 I BUDGET BUDCET
0
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WORK PROGRAM:
Coordinate activities pertinent to maintain a Sister City relattonship with the City of Futtsu, Japan.
PROGRAM ACTIVITIES: PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES:
Pwa Coordination: Coordinate Sister Ctty 1. Staff the Sister City Carmittees.
Program. 2. Arrange for Futtsu delegations/visits.
3. Coordinate programs established by the Sister City Cannittees.
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES:
Fiscal year 1990-91 will be the first full year of the Stster City Cannittees existence. A part time Clerk Typist is now funded for the full year. Travel funds budgeted, $4,000, will allow travel for four to Futtsu.
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PROGRAM: AUDIOVISUAL INSURANCE FUND: AV INSURANCE DEPARTMENT: LIBRARY
MAINTENANCE OPERATION
CAP I TAL OUTLAY
1987-88 . PERSONNEL
t2.840
0
GRAND TOTAL
POSITIONS
t 72.840
0
ACCI # 141-1051
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1988-89 ACTUAL
t 0
56,175
6,189
1989-90 BUOGET
s 0
94,081
8,500
1990-91
t 01
108,000
0
$ 62,364 1 $ 102.581 1 $ 108,000 I
WORK PROGRAM:
Special revenue fund to support video/filn tape collection replacement and related supplies.
PROGRAM ACTIVITIES: WORKLOAD MEASURES:
J986-87 198 7 - 84 1988-89
Collntion Dcveloarnt : Evaluating. selecting and
ordering videotapes for extstlng and new South 0 2.000 2, 500 Carlsbad library.
1. Number of Videotapes Added to New Library:
2. Number of Videotapes Added to Existing Library
784 381 308
Collection:
Re~lacm : Replace lost or damaged item as 1. Number of Videotapes Replaced:
needed to maintain quality of collection. 28 46 77
Technical Processinq: Arrange and monitor 1. To catalog and process 3,000 videotapes for new necessary cataloging/processing services for library system.
videotapes from outside vendor.
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Cataloging will be purchased frm an outsIda vendor for all new videos purchased for new and existing libraries.
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PROGRAM: FUND: STATE CRANT DEPARTMENT: LIBRARY
CALIFORNIA LIBRARY SERVICES ACT (CLSA)
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0 0 0 I
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PERSONNEL
MI NTENANCE OPERAT ION
CAPITAL OUTLAY
I GRAND TOTAL
POSITIONS
1989-90 I BUDGET I i:::;? 1 1988-89 ACTUAL 1987-88 I ACTUAL
s 0 s 0 0 s 0
120,626 112.274 168,4UO 100,000
59,987 0 0 0
$ 180,613 $ 112.274 S 168,400 $ 100,000
120,626 100,000
59,987
WORK PROGRAM:
Projected reimbursmnts from the California State library to the City for loans of materials to non-residents. Payment is based on a reciprocal usage fomla.
PROGRAM ACTIVITIES: PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES:
ministration: Reimbursement funds are used to asstst in the cost of library operations.
1. Funds will be used to purchase adult fiction and non-fiction books for the ongoing needs of the existing library system.
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES:
None.
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PROGRAM: PUBLIC LIBRARY FUND (PLF) FUND: STATE GRANT DEPARTMENT: LIBRARY
PERSONNEL
MAINTENANCE OPERATION
CAPITAL OUTLAY
1987-88 1988-89 1989-90
ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET
t 0 t 0 t 0
34.599 4,446 58.500
21,969 2.088 62 500
GRANO TOTAL
POSI TIONS
ACCT t im-aiio
$ 56.568 S 6,534 f 121,000
0 0 0
EUOGET
t 0
15,000
57,470
WORK PROGRAM:
The Californla Public Library Fund Act provider an annual per capita grant to public library jurisdictions provided they meet the maintenance of effort rquiranent.
PROGRAM ACTIVITIES: PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES:
Acaulsltlon and Irmlantatlq: Automation pro- 1. Purchase teninals for on-line public access
jects are slated for use of these funds.
2. Purchase rnicrof ich catalog to serve as backup to
3. Transfer operations to an automated acquisitions
4. Upgrade mini-computer to handle added terminals
5. Upgrade computer memory to handle expanded data
catalog.
on-line catalog.
system.
for the on-line catalog.
base.
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WORKSHOP f3
CORRECTED AGENDA
Tuesdav. Julv 10
1:00 P.M. Schematic Design Review Meeting:
Cliff, Geoff, David Smith, John Cahill, Ken Quon.
Wednesday. July 11
8:30 A.M. Artist Selection Interviews.
2:OO P.M. Division Head meetings with
architects.
Thursday. July 12
9:00 A.M. Division Head meetings with architects continue.
6:OO P.M. Library Board and Building Review
Committee Meeting with architects.
Fridav. Julv 13
8:00 A.M.
9:00 A.M.
General Staff Meeting with architects.
Summary and discussion of division head meetings with division heads and architects.
July 10, 1990
TO: DIVISION HEADS
FROM: Library Director
MEETINGS WITH ARCHITECTS
This is the schedule and location for your meetings with the
architects:
Wednesday, July 11, Council Conference Room:
2:OO P.M. Charlene Kennedy
3:OO P.M. Chris Pickavet Susan Simpson
4:OO P.M. Connie Beardsley
5:OO P.M. Bill Richmond
Thursday, July 12, Workina Conference Room (City Manaaer's Areal:
1O:OO A.M. Pat Hansen Jane11 Cannon Bill Richmond
11:OO A.M. Charlotte Egea Cathi Berchiolli
2:OO P.M. John Quartarone
David Smith has suggested we address the following items during the meetings with the architects:
1. Placement and confiauration of the individual areas within the context of the total buildinq. This would include the
adjacency and relationships with other building areas.
Careful attention to the flow of library staff and public to and from these areas should be carefully assessed.
Work and geox>le flow within the aiven area that the division
is resgonsible for. This would include the adjacent staff
members and specific equipment areas. Again, the access by staff from individual work areas to other more distant
building areas should be noted.
Elaboration on the sx>ecifics noted in the library buildinq
proaram for the division spaces.
2.
3. This represents an
4.
5.
6.
important opportunity for the division heads, library admin- istration, architects, and consulting librarian to determine that information available or added is correctly interpreted and subsequently used.
Review of the assianed cax>acities within the area for indi- vidual work stations, equipment stations, shelving, storage, and other programmed requirements. Has everything that will require any substantial space been identified and provided for in the program? For purposes of interior design and identification of furniture and equipment which will need to be ordered and all of the necessary pieces of equipment been identified?
Are the technoloaical reauirements - for the area adeuuatelv provided for and understood? The provisions for communica- tions, computer, and power outlets should be reviewed.
Future trends and assumptions. Have we clearly identified all of the things which could happen within this area that may have some impact on the design? change, will the areas be flexible and respond to revision with the least amount of difficulty?
When the time comes to
CLIFFORD E. LANGE
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CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRAR
LIBRARY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
1001 SIXTH STREET SUITE 300 SACRAMENTO, CA 95814
DATE : July 6, 1990
.Y
TO: California Public Library Directors
Library System Coordinators Contact People for Proposition 85 Library Projects Other Interested Parties
Richard B. Hall Library Construction Bond Act Manager
SUBJ : Notice of Proposed Regulations for the Proposition 85 Library Construction Bond Act Program
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Find enclosed the following documents for your review:
1) Notice with Informative Digest,
2) Proposed Library Bond Act Regulations, and
3) Initial’ Statement of Reasons.
If you wish to comment on the regulations, send your comments to
me in writing by 5 pm. on August 20, 1990. If you wish to provide
testimony, there will be a public hearing held at the State Library
in Sacramento on August 20th. We are asking that you provide the
State Library with a typed copy of your testimony, if possible.
See the Notice for specifics. If you simply have questions
regarding the proposed regulations, do not hesitate to contact me
by telephone, but remember that all official Hcomments” need to be in writing.
As you will see in the regulations, the pre-application deadline is November 21, 1990. The application deadline for the first funding cycle is February 15, 1991 and the application deadline for the second funding cycle is July 19, 1991. Please keep in mind that these dates may change. The current dates are contingent upon a timely approval of the proposed regulations by the Office of Administrative Law.
When reviewing the pre-application and application form, keep in mind that the format will change somewhat between now and the final version. This will be necessary to allow for the proper amount of space for applicant’s narrative response to certain questions.
I would like to thank each of you that were involved with reviewing the draft regulations and commenting during the April regional
meetings. Your input has greatly improved the final outcome of the document and will undoubtedly improve the program as well as public
library facilities built with Bond Act funds.
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ISSN 0276-6973 Gary E. Strong, State Librarian
May 1990 No. 113
STATE LJBRARY REUSES PROPOSITION 85
TIMETABLE & APPLICATION PROCESS
The Proposition 85 regional meetings produced a large number of quality suggestions and issues
that must be addressed by the State Library. To respond adequately to these, the application
process and timetable will be revised. The State Library will propose a pre-application form with
the proposed regulations and application form in order to meet the concern from the field that
applications be prescreened to help determine competitiveness. The due date for the pre-
application will probably be mid-November, or very close to the originally scheduled date of
November 16,1990.
At that time, the State Library will perform the prescreening and provide each applicant with
information pertaining to the project’s competitiveness. The State Library will not prohibit any
potential applicant from making application based upon this preliminary information; Le., all will
be invited to apply, but obviously, some projects will be identified as more competitive than others. It will be up to the local applicant to determine if the time and money necessary to make
application is worth the risk or not.
Field input also strongly indicated that the propcsed amount of time necessary to make application
was too short. Because of this input, the State Library has determined there should be more time
given for local jurisdictions to make application, and that there should be two funding cycles for
CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY P.O. BOX 942837 SACRAMENTO, CA 94237-0001
the program. Applications for the fint cycle
will be due in the winter of 1991, with grant awards announced shortly thereafter.
Applications for the second cycle will be due in the summer of 1991. The grant amounts
to be awarded during each cycle will be
announced at a later date. The State Library
acknowledges that this creates an unfortunate
delay in the availability of Propition 85
funding for some potential applicants. However, the changes reflect an attempt on the part of the State Library to be responsive
to the input gained hm the field. It should
be recognized that the State Library feels
strongly that the nature, extent and quality of the application requirements not be diminished because of the necessity to provide the Board with highquality and well- planned projects before grant award decisions
are made.
The State Library thanks the participants of
the regional meetings for their comments and
perspective. The information gained will
measurably improve the regulations and the
program in general. Each and every
comment is being taken into consideration
and weighed for possible incorporation into the next revision of the regulations.
It should be understood that this kind of
responsiveness on the part of a state agency takes a significant amount of time and,
therefore, more time will be ncccsmy for the State Library staff to prepare the proposed regulations required prior to the beginning of
the formal rulemaking process. This
redrafting will take at least an additional
month and will result in the mailing of the proposed regulations to the field sometime
during the first part of July instead of June as
originally planned. At that time, the State Library will provide applicants with an
updated timetable reflecting specitic dates for
the public hcaring, the pre-application and
applications due data Udortunatcly, this
information will not be available prior to the
mailing of the regulations.
STATE LIBRARY HOLDS
PROPOSITION 85
REGIONL MEETINGS
On April 17 and 19, the California State Limy held two regional mettinp, one in
Oakland and one in Intine, to obtain comments on the draft regulations for the
Propition 85 liirary construction program.
The meetings were well attended and a great
deal of information regarding the program
was exchanged. By most awunts, the
participants felt their understanding of the program requirements, as well as the
application and evaluation process, was si@cantly improved Further, the State
Library gained invaluable input regarding the
regulations, application form and proposed
evaluation process.
This article is the beginning of a series of articles which will summarize many of the
questions, comments and concerns expressed
at the regional meetings by both the State
Library staft and the participants. Those interested in a comprehensive copy of all of
the comments made by the participants at the regional meetings should write and request a
copy from Maria Jaramillo in the Library
Development ScMces Bureau of the State
Liirary. Because of staff and expense
limitations, this list of comments will not be
mailed automatically to all participants as
There were a number of comments made during the meetings which indicated either unfamiliarity with the law or a lack of uaderstanding of the draft regulations. Udortunately, the structure of the regional
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meeting was not designed to respond to
questions, but to gain input. Furthermore, the methodology for Writing regulations in the State of California does not necessarily lend
itself to answering questions. The purpose of
regulations is to interpret and make specific
the law, not to provide general explanations
of a program.
The State Library is concerned that
participants, as weU as the library community
in general, better understand the program and
the role of the regulations in implementing
the program. The following discussions arc
an attempt to impruvc the public's
understanding of specific topics which were
raised during and since the regional meetingis.
NEEDS RSSESSMhWT AND LIBRARY
FACIWTIES MjlsTER PUNS
There is no requirement that the local
jurisdiction complete either a full-fledged
needs assessment or library facilities master
plan document in order to apply for state funds; however, if one has been completed, it
be submitted with the application. The application form requires the summarization of essential information regarding the seMct
and physical facility limitations, as well as the
relationship of the proposed project to
neighboring public library facilities, but does
not mandate that this information be based
upon a comprehensive document.
LIBRARY BUILDING PROGRAM
The draft regulations call for the submittal of
a library building program. This is a document which details the applicant's
planning process and demonstrates the
library's space needs while taking into account
the characteristics of the library seMcc area,
and the library's plan of seMce. Appendix 2
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of the draft regulations outlines the requirements of a library building program which is to be submitted as part of the
application for Proposition 85 funding.
The subsection of the application form
entitled "Building Program" is a distillation of
essemtial data that must be extracted from the
full building program document. This extract
summari'lrw data critical to the evaluation of
the application and the propared project. It
is required that the applicant summarize this
information in order to provide quick and
easy acas to this data to facilitate the
review of the application by the State Library
staff. This data, as well as the building
program, should be current and match what
is shown on the architect's conceptual plans.
If the building program has changed
signi6cantly since the development of
conceptual plans, the building program should
bc updated to pdde an accurate statement of the proposed project.
LJBR4RY BUILWVG CONSULTANT
There is no requirement in the draft regulations that mandates the hiring of a library building consultant by the applicant in order to complete a building program for the application. However, if the applicant does determine the need for proftssional assistance from a consultant in writing a building
program, and desires to have the expenditure of funds paid to such a consultant considered part of the eligible cats for the project, the consultant must be able to meet the qualifications of a "qualified library Consultant" listed at the end OE Section 430 under "Other design professionals." The applicant may hire any consultant to help write the building program, but fees paid to such a consultant shall not be eligiile for matching state funds unless the consultant meets the definition of a "qualified library consultant."
REMODEWG, RENOVATION AND REttQBILIAlTON
Essentially, these terms are used
interchangeably in the draft regulations. Remodeling means any potential form of renovation or rehabilitation of an existing
facility. Projects which areptenfjalh, eligiile for state funds are as follows:
(a) Remodeling of existing library facilities;
(b) Conversion of cxisting facilities into library facilities; or
(c) Remodeling of an existing library facility, along with the expansion of the library facility.
Unfortunately, not all of the costs associated
with these projects will be "eligiile" cats.
Remrmber, Sate mutchhgjhh can on3) be allowed toward eligible pject costs. Eligiile project costs for remodeling are specific and are limited only to remodeling for the purposes of: energy conservation; providing
access for the disabled; and, rehabilitation of existing facilities to bring them into compliance with current health and safety
requirements for public facilities.
Costs associated with general remodeling of
an existing building arc not eligiile project
costs because they are not specifically defined
as such in the statute.
ALu)WANc& FOR ART WORES
The statute states: "An amount not to exceed
one perccnt of the cost of construction of the project may be used for appropriate works of
art to enhance the facility." The Ley phrase is "may be used." The applicant may budget
one percent for art worb, but it is not
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required to do so. The draft regulation
presented merely defines that the art works
must be fastened to the structure of the building or othemise permanently attached to
the grounds. This is specified to protect the
state bondholder's assets.
STAFF WALUATION PROCESS
'Ibc following is a summary of comments
made at the regional meetings regarding a
proposed State Library staff evaluation
process. These comments were made by Richard B. Hall, Library Construction Bond
Act Manager. The methodology for staff
evaluation of the applications was discussed
to help the participants understand the proposed process, as well as make their
applications more competitive. It was
stressed that the approach outlined is tentative and will likely be changed based
upon input gained at the meetings.
After applications are received, the State Liirary staff will evaluate the applications and make recommendations to the State Librarian
for the funding of specific projects. The State Librarian will then either accept those recommendations, accept them with
modifications, or develop others. The State
Liirarian will then make recommendations to the California Library Construction and
Renovation Board The Board members are
as follows:
GARY E STRONG
STATE UBRARUN
TEE HONORABLE BARRY KEENE
SWATE MUO- LEAD=
TEE HONORABLE STEVE CLUTE As8EMBLYMEMBER
Tbe Board, in turn, may accept the State Librarian's recommendations, modify them or
ignore them. The Board has the ultimate
authority in making grant award decisions. As specified in Section 19966 of the
California Library Construction and Renovation Bond Act, the Board shall
consider all of the following five factors:
1) Needs of urban and rural areas;
2) Projected population growth;
3) Changing concepts ol public library
service;
4) Distance of the proposed project from other existing and proposed facilities,
5) Age and condition of the facility.
The staff evaluation procesr will also follow the above factors. The first step is to develop objective measures to evaluate each
project within the stated factors. This is not
an easy process since some of the factors do
not lend themselves easily to quantification. In any event, a significant amount of
information will have to be gathered for each
project and summarized on the application
form in a format that is readily accessible and
easy to understand. The data must be in a
format which allows the staff to compare each
project and determine a relative ranking for
the projects.
As was reported earlier, there were over 200
Notices of Intent to Apply mxkd
requesting ova $400 million in state fun&
While all of these projects arc in need OE
funding, only $75 million OE state Wig is
currently available. Therefore, it is nacssary
to evaluate each application and develop a
list of projects which best meet the factors to
be considered which are mandated in the law.
The approach that has been developed to date will have three phases. The first will be the timeliness of the application. Currently,
the projected deadline for applications is
3 p.m. on November 16, 1990. At that time,
the application and all supporting documents must be on file with the California State
Library. If the application is late or
incomplete, it will be removed from the list
of potential applicants. Further, the
application will be reviewed for eligiiility. I€
the application is not eligiile to receive funds
or is requesting state hds for an ineligible
expenditure, it wiU be rcmd from the list.
Next, csscntial data from the application form
for each project will be entered into a
computerized database. The second phase of
evaluation will be based upon comparisons of
hard data sclccted and sorted by the
computer. In an attempt to narrow down the
number of applications, the projects will be
ranked numerically by categories identified
within cach of the required factors.
NEEDSOFURBANANDRUR4LAREAS
Frankly, this is one of the most difficult factors to apply. Projects will have to identify whether or not they are located in a Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area (SMSA). If they are within an SMSA, they are considered urban, if they are not within an SMSA, they are considered ruraL Both urban and rural libraries have needs for facility development, but those n& are different Will the State Library give priority to rural libraries Over
urban 011~1, or vice versa? At this time, that decision har not been made.
PROJECTED POPULATION GROWTH
Priority will be givcn to projects with seMce
arcas that will experience the highest growth rate in the next twenty yean. This projected
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growth rate will be calculated from the
population figures provided on the application
form. The method of calculation of the
projected growth rate is as follows:
The 2010 population
projection of the service area,
Minus the 1990, population of the seMct area.
The dif€erenct is then divided
by the 1990 population, and
Multiplied by 100, which
Equals the projected growth
rate percentage.
Projects will be ranked from top to bottom
by this growth rate percentage. Those
projects with the highest growth rate percentage will be on the top of the list and those with the lowest (or negative) growth
rate will be on the bottom of the list.
CHANGING CONCEPTS RV PUBLIC
LIBRQRY SERYICE
This criteria is extremely dficult to objectively define and quantify, but the State
Library has identified several approaches.
The first is to determine the projected square
footage per capita that is being proposed for
the project. This would be the propcwxl
square footage of the project divided by the
2010 population projection. Priority would
be given to those projects which are building
at the highest square footage per capita levels. Again, projects would be ranked from top to bottom on this factor.
It was noted that 40 percent of the projects
in the original Notice of Intent submittal
were below 3 SF/Capita, and 65 percent
were below 5 SF/Capita Professional
liirarians realize how low these figures are compared to traditional standards. The State
Limy wants to encourage applicants to adequately plan to meet their library facility
long-term needs.
While a decision is still pending, the State Libmy indicated that it was also considering
the possibility of using the following indicators in the evaluation process:
COUcctionspercapita
Projected staff per capita
Reader's seats per capita
Fmally, in this category, the State Library
indicated that it is looking at the possibility
of giving priority to main libraries Over branch libraries.
DISTANCE TO EMSTING AND PROPOSED FAC'S
The distance to the nearest Cxisting public
library facility will be provided to the nearest
1/10 of a mile on the application form.
Proposed projects which are furthest away
from other existing library facilities will be
given a higher priority. Again, on the basis
of this distance, projects will be ranked from
top to bottom.
AGE AND CON'DIl7ON OF THE FACILITY
"be date the existing building was built will
be provided on the application form. Priority will be given to applicatioos which have the
oldest existing buildings. Furthermore, if
there is no existing facility in the service area,
those applications will have the highest
priority of all.
Condition:
The most recent date of an expansion or remodeling of the existing library facility will be provided on the application form. Priority
will be given to applications which have
existing buildings that have been either added
on to or remodeled the longest time ago. This assumes that these buildings arc in the
poorest condition. "he State Library acknowledges the imperfection of thb assumption, but has identikd no better
approach which lends itself to quantification.
A more indepth statement of the facility's
limitations will be provided in the application
form and evaluated more fully in the third phase of the staff evaluation process.
WEIGHTING THE FACTORS
After all of the projects have been evaluated against each of the above factors and ranked according to categories presented within each
factor, an overall ranking of projects must be made by the State Library. Thir overall ranking will require the State Liirary to
weight each factor. ll~~ weighting of the
factors has not been completed at this time.
Whatever the weights arc, they will be
assigned to each factor and/or categories
within 'each factor. These final weighted
rankings will then be added together for each
project and the overall ranking d projects
from top to bottom will be accomplished. At
this point, the top 40 or more projects, or tbe top $100 million or more of the projects, will
be selected for more intensive evaluation. This is the beginning of the third phase of
the evaluation proce~a
LN-DEPTH PROFESSIOML REWEW
If a project ranks high on tbe objective
measures, the quality of the application will
be evaluated basal on the best professional
judgment of the State Library sM. "his third phase, which is a more subjective evaluation, will be performed by the Liitary
Construction Bond Act Manager, the Regional Consultants, others on the State
Liirary staff and pibIy an outdf-state
independent library building consultant with
no tier to any of the construction projects.
Tbe applicatiom will be evaluated on the
quality of their planning process, including, but not limited to, information shown on the application form regarding library facility master planning and the llcedl assessment
defining the shortcomings of the cxisting
physical facility and the resultant service
limitatiow
Building program information summanzed on the application form will also be anal@
careFully to determine tk appropriateness of
the plan of service in relation to the
demographic characteristics of the community.
'Ibe applications will be CCViCWCd for new and innovative ways of &livering library service
which meet the category of changing concepts
in library service. 'zbe basii building
components summarized in the application
form will be rcvicwed and evaluated along
requirements. If necessary, the staE will
rcview the building program itself for a more
indepth look at the planning document.
with the summaly of the facility space
Tbe mential site data on the application formwillthenbecarcfullyrevicwed Isthe
title to the site ckar and acccptabk? t the appraisal reasonabk? b the site well located for a public library building? Doa it provide
Is tbe
size of the site adequate to support the
building parking and future expansion
requirements? What ir the topography and soil conditious d tbe site, and how will it
effect the cost of site development? These
pod acasibility and high visibility?
factors and others will be taken into account
in evaluating the quality of the proposed site.
Conceptual architectural plans will also be
reviewed and evaluated. Is the Library building and parking appropriately placed on the site? Does the floor plan square footage
allocation follow the building program? Are
the spatial relationships effectively
implemented so that the building will be functional as a himy? Does the conceptual plan support the proposed cost estimate?
FmaIly, based on the above evaluation, the
projects will be ranked by a team approach,
and recommended until the state funds run
out. sevtral back-up projects will be
identified in case some of the primary
projects default. These projects will then be
recommended to the State Liirarian for
funding.
The State Library recognh that there arc
some imperfections in the process, and
welcomes suggestions to improve the
evaluation methodology. The process, as it
stands, is intended to keep the grant award
process from being arbitrary. Further, it is
designed to give priority to those projects
which best meet the factors stated in the law.
In addition, the process rewards those
projects which are well planned, in an
attempt to foster a highquality product and
ensure that the limited state and local funds
are well spent.
The State Liirary will continue to review and
assess the staE evaluation process. As
changes arc made in the prucess, they will be
published in upcoming issues of the California
State Librarv Newsletter.
GOYERNOR MAKES CLSB
APPOllWMENTS
On Tuesday, May 8, Governor George
Deukmejian announced three new
appointments and one reappointment to the
California Limy scrviccs Board
MARILYN ("LYN) -SON of Pala
Verder Bta- has send on the Board since
1987, reprerenting public library trustees and commissionera Ms. Stevenson is the Vice
President of James H. Stevenson, bc., a
management consulting firm. Formerly a high
sclmol teacher, Ma Stevenson obtained her
bachelor's degree in English and Spanish from
the University of Illinois. Her past
community eMce activities include serving as
President and Trustee of Palos Verdes Limy District and President of CALTAC
(California Association of Library Trustees
and Commissioners). In her capacity as a
CISB member, Ma Stevenson has also served
as Vice President of the Board since 1988.
JOHN KALLENBERC of Fresno is included
in the list of new gubernatorial appointees
and will replace resigning board member
Barbara L Davis of Long Beach. Previously
the Assistant Lirary Director €or the city of
Santa Barbara, Mr. Kallenberg joined the
Fresno County Free Lirary in 1978 where he
currently sew as Librarian. Mr. Kallenberg
received both his bachelor's degree in
political Science and his master's degree in
library science from Indiana University. Mr.
Kallenberg will represent public libraries in
hir capacity as a CLSB member.
MARK RODRIQUEZ, an Idormation Redourcer Specialist with the State 05- of Planning and Research since 1983, replaces
Board member Lois 0. Clark of Long Beach.
A cumnt member of the California State
Agency Liirarians, Mr. Rodriquez formerly
send as a librarian assistant with the Lois
Ria Community College District. Mr. Rodriquez has been selected to represent
special libraries.
KELLEY POWELL, a recently retired
reference and public services librarian fiom
the Rancho Santiago Community college, wiU
serve on the CLSB as its representative for
academic libraries. Receiving her bachelor's
degree in history from the California State
University, hng Beach, and her master's degree in library science from the Unkedy
of Southern California, Mn. Powell is an active member of the Assistance League of Garden Grove, the American Red Cross and the La Casa Children's Assistance Support
Auxiliary for the Orangewood Home for
Abused Children. She replaces Board
member Janice T. Koyama of Oakland
Terms for the new gubernatorial appointees expire January 1, 1994. CLSB members
receive compensation for expensw.
The California Library Services Board adopts
rules and regulations for, and directs the
State Liirarian in, the administration of the
California Liirary Services Act The Board
also serves as the State Advisory Council on
libraries for pu'poses of the Federal Liirary
Services and Construction Act.
STUDHNG LITERACY -
A FAMILYAFFAIR
The family that reads together succeeds
together. California State himy officials
now hope a two-year study will help identify
the best ways to make literacy a "family
affair'.
Through the Families for Literacy program administered by the State Liirary, young
children and their parents arc enjoying a
Variety of story-telling and groupreading offerings at local California public libraries. Officials want to how which activities, designed to break cycles of family illiteracy, are mat et€& To fmd out, the State Library recently awarded a $lOO,OOO, two-year
study to researchers at Educational Testing
ServiCxL
"As adults who ace not literate learn to read
and value boob and share them with their
families, the intergenerational cycle of
illitecaq can be broken," explains Ron
Solanano, ETS project coordinator.
"Children who are talked with and read to
learn to value reading and books and are
more likely to read better and become more
successful in school"
"Family literacy experts agree that adult
illiteracy is frequently linked to a lack of
reading-related experiences in the early
childhood years. The California State Liiraxy
system is a pioneer in family literacy projects.
When this study is done, the models we
identify can be wed nationwide."
The Families for Literacy program targets families consisting of at least one adult currently in the library's adult literacy program, with at least one child under the age ol he. Some 20 different programs will
be eva1\18tb&
Researchen will conduct on-site visits, telephone surveys and faoe-to-€ace interviews with liirary offkials, parents and seMce organizations. The variables they are seeking
to identifL include
How often the child asks to be read to
The numbex of boob in the home
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EXHIBIT #2
CARLSBAD CITY LIBRARY
PARTNERSHIPS FOR CHANGE BUDGET
A. STAFF:
Salary Benefits
1. Program Manager $32,100 $10,600
2. Program Assistant 17,800 5 900
3. Part-Time Bilingual Clerk 7,200 X 3
B. LIBRARY MATERIALS
C. OPERATING EXPENSES:
Travel/Mileage
Contract Services Translators Renovation Spanish Instruction for Staff
Telephone
Office Supplies
Postage
Public Relations and Printing
Furniture and Equipment Desks Tables Chairs - Operator Stacking Side Reading
Cabinets
Stand for Online Terminal
Typewriter
Typewriter Stand
Total
$42 700
23 700
21,600
$88,000
10 f 000
1,500
6,500
5,000
7,000
2,000
4,000
1 f 000
1,000
1,800
800
600
1,200
1,000
1,000
1,000
300
300
200
Local Technical Assistance
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CARLSBAD CITY LIBRARY
PARTNERSHIPS FOR CHANGE
COMMUNITY SURVEY
June ' 1 990
San Diego Association of Governments
First Interstate Plaza, Suite 800
401 B Street, San Diego, CA 92101
(61 9) 236-5300
c Prepared by the
San Diego Association of Governments
for the City of Carlsbad
Through the Local Technical Assistance Program
Funding provided by the California State Library
Community Library Service Grants Program
MEMBER AGENCIES: Cities of Carlsbad, Chula Vista, Coronado, Del Mar, El Cajon, Encinitas,
Escondido, Imperial Beach, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, National City, Oceanside, Poway,
San Diego, San Marcos, Santee, Solana Beach, Vista, and County of San Diego
ADVISORY/LIAISON MEMBERS: California Department of Transportation, US. Department of Defense,
and TijuandBaja California None
Board of Directors
SAN DIEGO ASSOClATlON OF GOVERNMENTS
The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) is a public agency formed voluntarily by local governments to assure overall areawide planning and coordination for the San Diego region. Voting members include the Incorporated Cities of Carlsbad, Chula Via, Coronado, Del Mar, El Cajon, Encinitas, Escondido, Imperial Beach, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, National City, Oceanside,
Poway, San Diego, San Marc-, Santee, Soh Beach, Via, and the County of San Diego.
Advisory and Liaison members include CALTRANS, U.S. Department of Defense, and Tijuana/Baja California Norte.
CHAIR: Hon. Lois Ewen VICE-CHAIR: Hon. Jack Doyle
SECRETARY-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Kenneth E. Sulzer
CITY OF CARLSBAD Hon. John Mamaux, Councilmember (A) Hon. Ann Kulchin, Mayor Pro Tern
CITY OF CHUIA VISTA Hon. Greg Cox. Mayor (A) Hon. Leonard Moore, Councilmember
CITY OF CORONADO Hon. Lois Ewen, Mayor Pro Tern
(A) Hon. Michel Napolitano, Councilmember
CITY OF DEL MAR
Hon. Gay Hugo, Councilmember (A) Hon. J. Rod Franklin, Councilmember
(A) Hon. Jacqueline Winterer, Deputy Mayor
CITY OF EL CAJON Hon. Harriet Stockwell, Councilmember (A) Hon. JOM Shoemaker, Councilmember
CITY OF ENClNlTAS Hon. Marjorie Gain-, Councilmember (A) Hon. Gail Hano, Deputy Mayor
CITY OF ESCONDiDO Hon. Jerry Harmon, Mayor Pro Tern (A) Hon. Ernie Cowan, Councilmember
CITY OF IMPERIAL BEACH Hon. John Mahony, Councilmember
CITY OF LA MESA Hon. Ed Senechal, Councilmember
(A) Hon. Ernest W. Ewin, Councilmember
(A) Hon. Fred Nagel, Mayor
CITY OF LEMON GROVE Hon. James V. Dorman, Mayor (A) Hon. Brian Cochran, Councilmember
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY Hon. Jws E. Van Doventer, Vice Mayor, (A) Hon. Fred Pruin. Councilmember
CITY OF OCEANSIDE Hon. Lawrence M. Bagley, Mayor
(A) Hon. Sam Williamson, Councilmember
CITY OF POWAY Hon. Jan Gddrmlth, Deputy Mayor
(A) Hon. Linda Brannon, Councilmember
CITY OF SAN DIEGO Hon. Judy Mccarty. Councilmember
(A) Hon. Linda Bernhardt, Councilmember
CcrY OF SAN MARCOS Hon. Lw Thibadeau, Mayor (A) Hon. Mike Proaton, Councilmember
CITY OF SANlEE Hon. Jack Doyle, Mayor
(A) Hon. Roy A. Woodward, Vice Mayor
CITY OF SOIANA BEACH Hon. Margarot Schleringer, Councilmember (A) Hon. Richard Hendiin, Deputy Mayor
CITY OF VISTA Hon. Gloria E. McCklian, Mayor
(A) Hon. Bernie Rappaport, Councilmember
COUNIY OF SAN DIEGO Hon. Bfin Bilbray, Supewieor (A) Hon. Sum Golding, Chairman (A) Hon. John MacDonald, Supervisor
STATE DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION (Advisory Member) Robert Best, Director
(A) Jerur Garcia, Diotrict Eleven Director
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (Lidoon Member)
Captain David Schleringer, USN, CEC Commanding Officer Southweat Division Naval Facilities Engineering Command
TUUANNBAJA CALIFORNIA NORTE (Advkory Member) Hon. Woo Moniejo Fweia Pruidente Municipal de Tijuana
Revbed April 26,1990
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ABSTRACT
TITLE: Carlsbad City Library
Partnerships for Change
Community Survey
AUTHOR: San Diego Association of Governments
SUBJECT: Results of a survey conducted to determine
the library needs of the Hispanic population
in the City of Carlsbad.
NO. OF PAGES: 51
ABSTRACT: The City of Carlsbad requested that the San
Diego Association of Governments assist
them in conducting a survey of a sample of
the City’s Hispanic population. The
information in this report will be used to
expand library services to the Hispanic
community in the most effective and
appropriate way.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION.. ..................................... 1
Survey Methodology ................................ 3
FINDINGS ........................................... 4
Demographic Characteristics of Respondents ................ 5
Problems Faced by Respondents ........................ 6
Information Needs ................................. 7
Usual Activities ................................... 7
Library Use ...................................... 8
Additional Comments ............................... 8
SUMMARY OF RESULTS BY POPULATION GROUP ............ 10
Parentsmon-Parents ............................... 11
Spanish Speaking/Bilingual Respondents ................. 13
SUMMARY OF RESPONSES .............................. 15
"OTHER' RESPONSES TO SURVEY QUESTIONS .............. 29
APPENDIX--Survey Instruments ............................ 36 c
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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
In January 1990, the Carlsbad City Library was chosen by the California State
Library as one of eight libraries in the state to conduct a Community Needs
Assessment for the Partnerships for Change program. Partnerships for Change is
a call for creative and long-term commitments to serve the information needs of
California’s ethnic and racial populations. As part of the Partnerships for Change
effort, the Community Library Service Grants Program is directed toward serving
communities experiencing changes in ethnic and racial makeup. The goal of this
program is for libraries to actively work with community partners to analyze and
restructure their service programs to adapt to the ethnic and cultural diversity of
their communities. The Community Needs Assessment and service plan for the
Carlsbad City Library will be submitted to the California State Library in an
application for a Partnerships for Change grant that will enable carrying out the
service plan.
During the initial stages of the Partnerships for Change Program, the Carlsbad City
Library will focus its efforts on Hispanic residents who live in the downtown section
of Carlsbad, between 1-5 and the railroad tracks, from approximately Tamarack
Avenue to Grand Avenue. The first task undertaken by the Carlsbad City Library
was to conduct a survey of Hispanic residents in Spring 1990 to help determine the
information and service needs of the Hispanic community, the results of which are
contained in this report. Other parts of the Needs Assessment include examining
existing data, such as population and school enrollment data; interviewing key
informants who are knowledgeable about the Hispanic community in Carlsbad; and
having small group discussions with community residents.
The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) was requested to assist in the
analysis of the survey of Hispanic residents. The content of the survey was
developed through interviews with key people in Carlsbad who are familiar with
issues and concerns facing the Hispanic community. A meeting was held with
approximately 50 parents of Migrant Education students, who also provided insight
into the issues that should be addressed on the survey. Once those issues were
identified, the survey instrument was developed by Carlsbad City Library and
SANDAG staff and printed in English and Spanish. The Appendix contains copies
of both questionnaires. A total of 423 surveys were completed, 396 in Spanish and
27 in English. The completed surveys were checked and coded by SANDAG and
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entered into the computer for processing and tabulation.
summary of the survey results.
This report provides a
Survey Methodolorn
To conduct the survey, ten locations in Carlsbad, including work sites, English as a
Second Language adult classes, churches, and neighborhood areas were targeted.
These sites were identified through interviews with the "key people" that assisted in
determining the content of the questionnaire. Interviewers went to those locations
to obtain completed surveys. Three interviewers were paid with grant funds.
However, many interviews were completed through a cooperative effort between the
Carlsbad City Library and community agencies. All interviewers were bilingual and
bicultural, and respondents were given the option of completing the survey in Spanish
or English. The interviews were conducted slightly differently depending on the
location. At adult school sites, respondents completed their questionnaires with
assistance from the instructor or a teacher's aide. At churches, respondents
completed their forms and returned them to the interviewer. At all other locations,
interviewers read the questions to the respondent and recorded their answers,
Interviews were conducted at various times during the day and evening to obtain as
much of a cross-section of the population as possible.
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FINDINGS
FINDINGS
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The questions on the survey focused on the demographic characteristics of
respondents and their families; the severity of problems they face in conducting their
daily lives; where they get information about various services and programs; usual
daytime and evening activities, and use of the library. This section of the report will
discuss the responses to each question and highlight significant differences in
responses by various groupings of respondents. The percentage of responses for each
question can be found in the following section of this report.
Respondents to this survey were interviewed at several different sites in Carlsbad.
Since this type of survey did not lend itself to the use of random selection
procedures, no measure of the statistical reliability of the results can be determined.
However, the sample size of more than 400 respondents is certainly adequate to
provide a good indication of the attitudes and opinions of the population as a whole.
Demomaphic Characteristics of Respondents
.* Respondents to this survey tend to be short-term residents of Carlsbad, with about
one out of five respondents living there less than one year and nearly half living in
the city for three years or less. About 11 percent of respondents have lived in
Carlsbad more than ten years, while 14 percent are not residents of Carlsbad.
The vast majority of respondents (75 percent) usually speak Spanish in their day-
to-day lives. Just three percent usually speak English, while more than 20 percent
speak English and Spanish.
Just over 60 percent of respondents are under the age of 30, with the greatest
proportion (43 percent) being in the 20 to 29 year age group. Fifty-seven percent of
respondents are male. Just six percent of respondent households have only one adult
living there; more than half (54 percent) have between three and five adults living
in the home. About 42 percent of respondents have no one under the age of 13
living in their home; half (51 percent) have no teens between the ages of 13 and 18
living with them. About half of respondents do not have any children. Of
respondent households that have children under age 13 living there, the average
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number of children is 2.7. An average of 2.1 teens live in respondent households that
have teens living there.
The survey contained a question concerning the number of years of school completed
by respondents. The response categories were structured to correspond to
elementary, middle, and high school equivalents in Mexico and the United States.
More than 40 percent of respondents indicated that they had completed six years or
less of school, with 16 percent completing zero to three years. About 10 percent of
respondents have completed more than 12 years of school.
More than half of respondents (55 percent) rely primarily on a car, truck, or
motorcycle for transportation. About one-quarter of those responding to the survey
rides from friends, walk, or use a bicycle.
use public transportation as their usual form of transportation; the remainder get 1
Respondents were asked to indicate which of six items--television, telephone, cassette i
recorder, VCR, compact disc player, and computer--they had in their home. More
respondents have televisions (87 percent) than have telephones (82 percent). Just
two percent have a computer. Another two percent wrote in the response that they
have none of the items listed.
When asked the annual income of all members of the household, 45 percent indicated
that the household income was less than $10,000. An additional 31 percent stated
that the income of all household members was between $10,000 and $19,999. Less
than eight percent of respondent households have incomes exceeding $30,000. In
six percent of all Carlsbad households had incomes of less than $10,000, and about
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contrast, 1988 household income estimates produced by SANDAG indicate that just
two-thirds of all households had incomes exceeding $30,000.
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Problems Faced bv Remondents
The survey instrument contained a list of 15 items and respondents were asked to
indicate if each was a major problem, a minor problem, or no problem at all to them
or their family. Items on the list which were noted as "major problems" by about
two-thirds of respondents were abuse of drugs and alcohol in the community (68
percent); the lack of bilingual staff in community service agencies (67 percent);
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concern about crime and the safety of the family (65 percent); and keeping children
away from drugs and gangs (60 percent).
When "major problem'' and "minor problem" responses were combined, the top three
situations (in terms of posing at least ,some problem to respondents) were the lack
of bilingual staff in community agencies (88 percent); discrimination against Hispanics
(88 percent) and concern about crime and the safety of the family (86 percent).
Although other items on the list had lower percentages of major/minor problem
responses, all were cited as problems by a significant percentage of respondents. For
example, the situation with the lowest percentage of "major" and "minor" responses
was not having enough food for the family--although that percentage (59 percent) is
certainly high enough to indicate a significant problem in that area.
Information Needs
Respondents were asked to indicate whether or not they had had a need for certain
types of information during the past year. Information about nearly all of the items
listed was needed by significant percentages of respondents. However, the greatest
information needs relate to government regulations in the United States--help in
filling out government forms and information about laws in the United States (56
percent each). Information about jobs, where to learn English, driving laws, and
health care were cited by between 40 and 50 percent of respondents.
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When asked where they usually get the information they need, almost 60 percent
stated that friends were a primary source. The church and family were cited as the
next most frequently-used source of information (36 and 34 percent, respectively).
City hall, community service agencies, trusted neighborhood leaders, and clinics were
cited by fewer than 10 percent as a primary source of information.
Usual Activities
To assist in tailoring library services to the target population's schedules, respondents
were asked to indicate their usual activities during the daytime and evening hours.
Multiple responses were possible, however, the most common daytime activity is
working for pay outside the home (65 percent), followed by going to school or job
training (15 percent). Nearly equal percentages take care of children at home or stay
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at home without caring for children (11 percent and 10 percent, respectively). During
the evening hours, 25 percent go to school or job training while 23 percent stay at
home without caring for children, 16 percent take care of children at home, and 16
percent work for pay outside the home.
Librarv Use
Just under 30 percent of respondents have gone to the library during the past year,
while 52 percent of the children living in respondent households have gone to the
library during that time. However, similar proportions of respondents and their
children have library cards (26 percent and 33 percent, respectively).
Respondents have faced a variety of problems in using the Carlsbad City Library.
Only five percent indicated that they have had no problems using the library. The
greatest barrier to using the library seems to be a lack of knowledge about where the
library is (43 percent) and not knowing what the library has to offer (25 percent).
Other problems reported by a significant percentage of respondents were not having
any transportation to get there (20 percent); not knowing how to use what the
library has (16 percent); not knowing who to ask for help (13 percent); no time to
use the library because of working long hours (12 percent); and lack of staff who
speak Spanish and programs conducted in Spanish (11 percent each).
Additional Comments
The final question on the survey asked respondents to make additional comments.
Since the responses to this question were so varied and relatively few, it was not
feasible to categorize them for tabulation purposes. The verbatim responses are
included at the end of the "Summary of Responses" section of this report.
In general, the comments offered by respondents reflect a desire to be an accepted
part of the community while maintaining their cultural identification. Some of those
making additional comments expressed their frustration with language problems--
either not knowing English or that other people can't communicate in Spanish.
Many of the comments focused on the library. Nearly all were positive and indicated
that respondents value the library and the information and services it can provide.
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However, the language barrier and a perceived lack of culturally-relevant materials
surfaced in several comments.
Finally, several respondents took the opportunity to thank the Carlsbad City Library
for conducting the survey and taking an interest in the special needs of the Hispanic
population.
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SUMMARY OF RESULTS
BY POPULATION GROUP
SUMMARY OF RESULTS BY POPULATION GROUP
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The previous section of this report summarized the responses to the survey by all
respondents. In examining the survey results, it became apparent that there were
significant differences in responses between respondents who are parents and those
who are not. Also, Spanish-speaking (only) respondents appear to have different
needs and concerns than their bilingual counterparts. Since both of these
characteristics are important considerations in designing an effective library program,
this section of the report highlights significant differences in responses between the
various subgroups. A complete listing of responses to each question for each
subgroup, too lengthy for inclusion in this report, has been provided to Carlsbad City
Library staff for their use. Additional crosstabulations of responses, including
responses by income and education level, also have been provided.
Paren ts/Non-Paren ts
The survey sample is fairly evenly split between parents (52 percent) and non-parents
(48 percent). The demographic characteristics of these two groups are quite similar.
However, parents are more likely to live in a home with two adults than are non-
parents (31 percent and 16 percent, respectively). Households with three or more
adults are more typically inhabited by non-parents.
Non-parents appear to have lived in Carlsbad a shorter time than respondents who
are parents. Thirty percent of non-parent respondents have lived in Carlsbad less
than a year, compared to 11 percent of parents. Conversely, nearly thirty percent
of respondents who are parents have lived in Carlsbad five years or more, compared
to 14 percent of non-parents.
The annual household income of respondents who are not parents is lower than that
of parent households and all respondents as a group. More than eight out of ten
non-parent respondents (83 percent) reported household incomes of less than $20,000,
compared to 68 percent of respondents who are parents and 75 percent of all
respondents.
It is interesting to note that many respondents who reported not having any children
of their own live in households with children (36 percent) and/or teens (44 percent).
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This suggests that there may be a high incidence of families doubling up in
residences or a significant number of adults rooming with families.
When asked to indicate whether certain things were a major problem, minor problem,
or no problem at all, more parents were concerned about there not being enough
recreation for children (30 percent calling it a major problem) than non-parents (17
percent). Interestingly, there was very little difference between the two groups in
their concern about not enough recreational activities for teens (38 percent of parents
calling it a major problem compared to 31 percent of non-parents).
Crime, gangs and drugs seem to be more of a concern for parents than non-parents.
Nearly three out of four parents (71 percent) called concern about crime a major
problem, compared to 60 percent of non-parents. Keeping children away from gangs
and drugs was considered a major problem by 73 percent of parents and 47 percent
of non-parents.
The information needs of parents and non-parents are similar. The only type of
information that was needed more often by non-parents than parents was information
about laws in the United States (61 percent and 50 percent, respectively). Parents
were more likely to require information about health care, filling out government
forms, where children can get help with homework, and how to help children do well
in school. There were no significant differences in where parents and non-parents
typically go to get information.
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During the day, parents more frequently work for pay outside the home than do non- i
i parents (70 percent and 59 percent, respectively). In the evening, parents are more
likely to care for children at home (27 percent compared to five percent), while a
greater proportion of non-parents reported going to school or job training than did I i parents (30 percent and 19 percent, respectively).
Parents are more likely than non-parents to have visited the library in the past year
than non-parents (36 percent and 22 percent) and to have a library card (36 percent
and 16 percent). Fifty-seven percent of non-parents have never used the Carlsbad
City Library, compared to 47 percent of parents. Fifty-three percent of non-parents
and 34 percent of parents don’t know where the library is. Other than those two
cases, the problems using the library encountered by respondents during the past
year did not show significant differences.
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This section examines the difference in responses between those who speak only
Spanish and those who are bilingual (speaking both English and Spanish). Since the
percentage of respondents who speak English only is so small (13 respondents, or
three percent), those respondents have been grouped with bilingual respondents for
purposes of this analysis.
The differences in responses between those who speak Spanish exclusively (74
percent) and those who are bilingual (26 percent) are much more profound than the
differences between parents and non-parents. The responses to almost every question
on the survey showed appreciable differences between the two groups. This section
will highlight the most significant.
Spanish-speaking respondents tend to have lower household incomes, are shorter-
term residents of Carlsbad, and have fewer years of school completed than their
bilingual counterparts. More than half of Spanish-speaking respondent households
have annual incomes under $10,000, compared to 26 percent of bilingual respondents.
Twenty-six percent of Spanish-speaking respondents have lived in Carlsbad less than
one year, compared to just four percent of bilingual respondents. While 18 percent
of bilingual respondents completed six years or less of school, more than half of
Spanish-speaking respondents did not go beyond that level of schooling.
While there was very little difference between parents and non-parents in the items
they have in their homes, differences did emerge between Spanish-speaking
respondents and those who are bilingual. About equal percentages have a television
(86 percent of Spanish-speakers and 90 percent of bilingual respondents) and a
cassette recorder (64 percent and 63 percent, respectively). However, 79 percent of
Spanish-speaking respondents have a telephone, compared to 91 percent of bilingual
respondents. For VCR’s, those percentages are 33 percent and 61 percent; CD
players are available to six percent of Spanish-speaking respondents and 25 percent
of those who are bilingual.
Finding a job, a lack of bilingual staff in community service agencies, discrimination
against Hispanics, and getting health care were cited as major problems by a
significantly greater proportion (20 percentage points in most cases) of Spanish-
speaking respondents than by bilingual respondents.
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The information needs and the resources respondents use to get information did not
vary as dramatically between Spanish- and SpanishBnglish-speaking respondents.
. The largest difference was in the percentage who needed information about jobs in
' the past year, required by 51 percent of Spanish-speaking respondents and 37 percent
of bilingual respondents. The percentage who obtained information from the various
sources listed was very similar across respondent groups.
When asked about their usual activities during the daytime, Spanish-speaking
respondents were somewhat more likely than bilingual respondents to work for pay
outside the home (67 percent and 59 percent, respectively). However, a much higher
percentage of bilingual respondents (30 percent) reported going to school or job
training than Spanish-speaking respondents (10 percent). Respondents' activities
during the evening were more similar.
Library use appears to be much greater among bilingual respondents than those who
speak only Spanish. More than half of bilingual respondents (52 percent) indicated
that they had visited the library during the year prior to the survey, compared to 21
percent of Spanish-speaking respondents. Two-thirds of bilingual respondents who
have children stated that their children had visited the library during the past year,
compared to 46 percent of Spanish-speaking respondents.
Although a lower percentage of Spanish-speaking respondents have used the library,
those who did reported more problems using it than their bilingual counterparts.
Not knowing where the library is, no transportation to get there, not knowing what
the library has, and not knowing how to use what the library has were indicated as
problems by a significantly larger proportion of Spanish-speaking respondents than
bilingual respondents.
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LOCATION OF INTERVIEW
Pine School (ESL classes, evening)
Iglesia Apostolica
Neighborhood streets and door-to-door
St. Patrick’s Church
Lola’s Market
Holiday Park
SHARE
Girls Club (ESL classes, morning)
Bean Field
El Rey Restaurant
St. Patrick’s youth group
HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED IN CARLSBAD?
Less than 1 year
1 - 3 years
3 - 5 years
5 - 10 years
More than 10 years
Don’t live in Carlsbad
WHAT LANGUAGE DO YOU SPEAK MOST OFTEN?
Spanish
English
Spanish and English
Other
Percent
24.8
16.5
15.6
11.8
9.5
8.5
5.7
5.0
1.7
0.5 - 0.5
100.0
Percent
20.3
28.9
15.6
10.0
11.0 - 14.1
100.0
Percent
74.6
3.1
21.1 - 1.2
100.0
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Q3. HOW MUCH OF A PROBLEM IS EACH OF THE FOLLOWING FOR YOU
AND YOUR FAMILY?
Abuse of alcohol and drugs
in community
Lack of bilingual staff in
community service agencies
Concerned about crime and the
safety of my family
Keeping my children away from
drugs and gangs
Discrimination against Hispanics
Getting affordable housing
Finding a job or finding a
better job
Finding affordable child care
Children/youth don’t have a
quiet place to study
Adults don’t have a quiet place
to read or study
Not enough recreation for teens
Getting health care
Not enough recreation for children
Not enough food for me or my family
Transportation
Major
Problem
67.4
66.7
65.0
60.4
59.3
49.2
49.0
34.7
30.7
26.4
25.3
25.1
24.1
19.9
18.7
Minor
Problem
15.7
21.4
20.6
14.7
28.3
34.1
30.3
27.3
36.3
40.2
39.7
43.7
35.7
38.7
46.8
Not a
Problem
17.0
11.9
14.4
24.9
12.4
16.7
20.7
38.0
33.1
33.4
35.1 ’
31.2
40.2
41.4
34.4
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Q4. HAVE YOU EVER NEEDED INFORMATION ABOUT ANY OF THE
FOLLOWING DURING THE LAST YEAR?
Help in filling out government forms
Percent
56.0
Information about laws in the
United States 55.5
Job information 47.8
Where to learn English 43.4
Laws about driving 42.9
Health care 41.1
Education or job training for myself 39.3
Banking and credit 30.1
Citizenship information 29.6
How to help my children do well in school 29.3
Information about drug and alcohol abuse 27.2
Where children can go to get help
with homework 23.7
Where to learn to read and write Spanish 11.6
Other 3.6
(Percentages add to more than 100% due to multiple responses.)
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Q5. WHERE DO YOU USUALLY GET THE INFORMATION YOU NEED? Percent
Friends 59.2
Church 36.0
School 29.7
Newspaper 26.7
Yellow Pages 14.1
Clinic 6.5
Trusted neighborhood leader 5.8
Community service agency 5.0
Other 4.8
Don’t know 6.8
(Percentages add to more than 100% due to multiple responses.)
Family 33.5
Library 10.1
City Hall 4.3
Q6. DURING THE DAYTIME, WHAT DO YOU USUALLY DO?
Work for pay outside home
Go to school or job training
Take care of children at home
Stay at home (do not take care of children)
Visit with friends in their home or mine 2.9
Hang around the neighborhood with friends 1.5
Other 9.1
Percent
64.9
15.0
10.8
10.3
Sports or recreation activities 4.4
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(Percentages add to more than 100% due to multiple responses.)
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Q7. DURING THE EVENING, WHAT DO YOU USUALLY DO?
Go to school or job training
Stay at home (do not take care of children)
Take care of children at home
Work for pay outside home
Visit with friends in their home or mine
Percent
24.8
22.5
16.1
15.6
7.7
Sports or recreation activities
Go out (shopping, movies, restaurants or bars)
Hang around the neighborhood with friends
Other
6.7
5.4
3.2
14.9
(Percentages add to more than 100% due to multiple responses.)
Q8. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS DO YOU HAVE IN YOUR HOME?
Percent
Television 86.7
Telephone 82.0
Cassette recorder 63.3
VCR 40.4
CD player 10.6
None of the above 1.7
Computer 2.2
(Percentages add to more than 100% due to multiple responses.)
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Q9. DURING THE PAST YEAR, HAVE YOU GONE TO THE LIBRARY?
Yes
No
Percent
29.0 - 71.0
100.0
&lo. DURING THE PAST YEAR, HAVE YOUR CHILDREN GONE TO THE
LIBRARY?
Percent
Yes 27.0
No 21.7
Don’t know
Don’t have children
Q11. DO YOU HAVE A LIBRARY CARD?
Yes
No
2.8
48.5
100.0
26.2
- 73.8
100.0
Q12. DO YOUR CHILDREN HAVE LIBRARY CARDS?
Yes 16.0
No 28.0
Don’t have children - 51.0
100.0
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Q13. DURING THE PAST YEAR, WHAT PROBLEMS, IF ANY, HAVE YOU
FACED IN USING THE PUBLIC LIBRARY IN CARLSBAD?
Percent
Have no problems 4.5
Never used library 52.4
Don’t know where library is
Don’t know what library has
No transportation to get there
Don’t know how to use what the library has
Didn’t know who to ask for help
No time to use library because I work long hours
Did not find programs conducted in Spanish
Couldn’t find someone who spoke my language
Did not see signs/directions in my language
Library is too far from my house
Library didn’t have what I needed
Had bad experience with people who work there
42.9
24.8
19.8
16.0
12.5
12.0
11.3
11.0
8.3
6.8
6.0
3.3
Library is not a comfortable place for me 2.8
Too noisy 2.0
Too quiet 1.8
Other 4.5
(Percentages add to more than 100% due to multiple responses.)
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Q14. HOW OLD ARE YOU?
Under 16
16 - 19
20 - 29
30 - 39
40 - 49
50 - 59
60 - 69
70 - 79
80 or older
Q15. SEX OF RESPONDENT
Male
Female
Percent
3.4
15.1
42.7
24.4
7.6
3.4
2.0
1.2 - 0.2
100.0
Percent
56.8 - 43.2
100.0
Q16. HOW MANY YEARS OF SCHOOL HAVE YOU COMPLETED? Percent
0 - 3 years 15.9
4 - 6 years 27.5
7 - 9 years 25.8
13 - 16 years 8.3
More than 16 years - 2.3
100.0
t 10 - 12 years 20.2
Q17. HOW MANY CHILDREN BELOW THE AGE OF
HOUSEHOLD?
None
1
2
3
4
5
6
7 - 10
More than 10
13 LNE IN YOUR
Percent
41.7
15.3
19.8
11.2
5.6
2.3
1 .o
2.0 - 1.0
100.0
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I Q18. HOW MANY TEENAGERS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 13 AND 18 LNE IN
YOUR HOME?
, None
1
2
1 3
4
5
6
7 - 10
More than 10
Percent
50.7
23.2
13.2
7.7
2.1
1.1
0.5
1.1 - 0.5
100.0
Q19. INCLUDING YOURSELF, HOW MANY ADULTS (OVER AGE 18) LIVE IN
YOUR HOME?
None Percent
0.5
1 5.5
2 24.1
3-5 53.5
More than 5 15.7
I 100.0
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CarlTruc WMotorcycle
Bus c
r-
I Bicycle i Walk
Get rides from friends/relatives
Other
Percent
55.1
23.6
4.5
10.2
6.5 - 0.2
100.0
Q21. WHAT IS THE APPROXIMATE YEARLY INCOME FOR ALL PEOPLE WHO
LIVE IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD?
Percent
Below $10,000 45.0
$10,000 - $19,999 31.0
$20,000 - $29,999 16.8
$30,000 - $39,999 3.9
$40,000 - $49,999 2.0
$50,000 and above - 1.4
100.0
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Q22. DO YOU HAW ANY COMMENTS YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADD?
SDanish Survevs
1. Thank you for the effort of putting together this survey; (3 responses)
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Congratulations, this is very good - God bless you. (2 responses)
I answered this questionnaire with the understanding that the answers
will not go unnoticed. (2 responses)
Hispanics need more help from the library to know how to use it better
and thus gain more benefit from it.
The service provided by the library to our community and children is
favorable.
I believe there is a lot of discrimination in the city against Hispanics. (2
responses)
Better service to the Hispanic.
We need a place for our children to be helped with homework and the
library. It’s a very good place to go to get information.
Just because some people look like they don’t have papers or green card
policeman have to stop them. It’s not good.
10. I would like this survey to really be used for something good and not just
a pretext to waste our taxes.
11. The library has various good books in Spanish, but I would like to see a
few more of Latin American literature and culture.
12. I do not have a job for me and my family.
13. I would like it if when one goes to the library we find the necessary
books, because I have gone and I didn’t find what I was looking for.
14. Less discrimination against Hispanics and more opportunities to work.
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15. Why are you asking us these questions?
16. I can do all in Christ, who strengthens.
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17. I would like to have more police vigilance to stop the persons that paint
and destroy walls.
18. I would like for the library to have more books on classic literature and
poetry in Spanish.
19. There should be more persons who speak Spanish.
20. I wish everything was in Spanish and English. That way, Spanish-speaking
people would not feel frustrated or ignorant for not knowing the language.
21. Thank you for the future services for the betterment of our education,
socially, politically, culturally and for our economic progress.
22. I wish I could use the library in the future and know the treasure found
there. May this information help you to do a better job.
23. That the programs presented in Spanish be properly written because
generally they have spelling errors and are poorly written. May God bless
you.
24. Thank you for taking interest in us the Hispanics, who do not know
where to go because of the language problem.
I 25. You can help get us a job.
26. I wish there would be more bilingual people in the library so we could ask
about the books our children use there.
27. That there be more information and more help for Hispanics.
28. The Hispanics should be told of the wonderful resources available. I was
very impressed with the genealogy section.
29. I try to use more material in Spanish and the library helps me. It’s a
very good library although there are very few books in Spanish.
30. We need bilingual people in the library, and in the schools. We also need
more police protection on the streets to protect our children. Thank you.
31. We need the library for us and our children.
32. I wish there would be Spanish speaking personnel in places such as the
library, post office, police department, fire department, etc.
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33. I wish the library had books about music and books to learn English.
34. Sorry not to give more detailed information. Thank you for taking interest
in the Hispanics.
35. We would like to be able to use more material in Spanish in the library.
It seems to me that the library is fairly complete, although there are few
books in Spanish.
36. I would like to go to the library and know what it has.
37. We need books in Spanish about the laws of the United States and
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39. I wish the rent would be available to our needs and in proportion to our
salaries. The relation between salaries and what we pay in rent is not
fair.
40. I love to read. I would like to see books about medicine instead of boring
ones.
41. I would like to see books in the library about the customs, etc. of the t Central American countries and Mexico, etc in Spanish.
42. I would like to find out how many questions there are for the permanent
residency, since I am on the program for agriculture group #l.
43. I would like to have more job opportunities for us Hispanics, and to see
the end of racism. We all are human beings and feel the same
humiliations they have us go through. Thank you for your interest.
44. I would love to go to the library. I find libraries very interesting places
and besides that one can learn a lot there. Thank you.
45. I would like to find a club to play sports. I am single and would love to
meet friends.
46. I know that all this information that you ask for is because you are trying
to help us and I am very grateful. I hope that this helps me to develop
and orient myself more.
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47. We need the library to help us improve our lives.
48. This questionnaire is very long.
English Surveys
1. Find a method to which immigrants can be educated so they can function
effectively and have the opportunity for advancement in the American way
of life without losing cultural ties.
2. Bilingual movies (Spanishrnnglish)
3. More books in Spanish.
4. I would like more Spanish movies.
5. I would like to read Mexican magazine ImDacto.
6. I would like to add instruments for a song artist.
7. I want more videos, movies and books in Spanish.
8. I want to go to the library to get information.
9. We want more Spanish movies for more communication.
10. This questionnaire is very important for the community.
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"OTHER" RESPONSES
TO SURVEY QUESTIONS
"OTHER' RESPONSES TO SURVEY QUESTIONS
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Certain questions on the survey provided a list of possible responses, including
"other". The
varied nature of the responses prevented grouping them for tabulation purposes.
However, they are provided here in verbatim form.
The respondent was asked to specify or describe those responses.
Q3. OTHER MAJOR PROBLEMS FOR YOUR FAMILY
SPANISH SURVEYS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
Not enough employment. (6 responses)
Not knowing how to speak English well. (4 responses)
Much discrimination against Hispanics. (2 responses)
My family is in Mexico and I work in California. (2 responses)
The discrimination in companies in not paying a just wage and the
treatment of one as a Hispanic at work.
Do not have priority.
We need a home.
I go to school.
Delinquency.
Lack of a sports center.
Not being completely free from immigration officials (and border patrol).
To keep my family inside the house to avoid being caught by border
patrol.
The serious problem for me and my family is that we don't have work or
money.
That they treat Mexicans better.
Have more vigilance against the gangs, 12:OO pm-3:00 am.
Work.
Bus service. The bus schedule here in Carlsbad. Some routes begin very
late, after 7:OOam.
Economic problems.
Space for children.
In some departments even though people speak Spanish they do not want
to do it.
The English language combined with the above.
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21. We think the Border Patrol should not take minor children, or young
teenage girls. That is
something that worries us a lot and wish something could be done about
it.
22. To be undocumented.
23. Not having my own house.
24. The most serious problem is that my children don’t use drugs when they
are older.
25. Discrimination by the police.
26. To have more recreation for the youth so they don’t fall into vices.
27. A lot of us work for minimal wage even though we spend years in the
same job; our income is not enough to buy what’s necessary for our family.
28. Drugs.
29. Safety at night.
30. Not permitted to speak Spanish at work.
31. I do not have a place to live.
32. Cover spendings for any sickness.
33. Credit for getting money to buy a car or other things.
34. Paying rent is a big problem.
35. We need more police protection.
36. Automobile insurance is too expensive .. it’s not fair!
We are always afraid to send them outside.
ENGLISH SURVEYS
1.
2. Border Patrol
3.
4.
5.
6.
Not enough or effective law enforcement
I want to work a full time job, but can’t afford decent child care.
More police protection; too many youth hanging together in groups.
We (my family and I) can’t be together.
My husband had a kidney transplant and he can’t work.
Q4. OTHER INFORMATION NEEDED IN LAST YEAR
SPANISH SURVEYS
1.
2. I need help.
3.
4.
A place where I can ask questions.
Information on abuses at work because one is Latin.
Information on how to get a low-priced house (our own or rented).
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5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
I study in the United States.
People who speak correct Spanish.
Information on legalization.
Information on a clinic where I don’t have to pay a lot.
I need to know if you could help me find a job, because I need that a lot.
That when one dies or has an accident he is sent back to his native
country.
I do not know where to go for a lot of the information I need.
Where to get support (help) for our children.
Voting rights and political system and about candidates standings.
Information about filling out the Census form.
Where to go for driving lessons.
I would like to find out about a cosmetology academy to attend.
Help with housing.
ENGLISH SURVEYS
1. Information about my taxes.
2.
3.
Car insurance and other kind of insurance.
Where to find a better job.
Q5. OTHER SOURCES FOR INFORMATION
SPANISH SURVEYS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
With the family.
People don’t speak Spanish.
In the unemployment office in Oceanside.
Sometimes through missionaries of some religion.
Magazines
Through encyclopedias.
In the church office and religious sisters.
I go to different places depending what kind of information I need.
In a printer’s business.
I need information but do not know where to go.
Employment agency.
Radio and TV.
Unemployment office.
I don’t receive information anywhere.
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15. Watch the TV news.
16. Most of the time you call on the phone and they refer you to someone and
that person sends you to someone else, etc.
ENGLISH SURVEYS
1. Dictionary
2. English school
3. Phone
Q6. OTHER THINGS YOU DO DURING DAYTIME
SPANISH SURVEYS
1. Go to church. (17 responses)
2. Reading magazines. (2 responses)
3.
4. I don’t work.
5. Volleyball.
6. Self-employed.
7. I go to school to learn English and do my house cleaning at home.
8. I go to church, or stay home doing something.
.9, In the mornings and on Sundays I play football.
10. I stay to clean my house.
11. I have different working hours, and different activities, but I go to school
3 times a week.
12. I spend time with my family.
13. Reading
14. No work.
15. I work 4 hours a day.
16. I work and study.
17. I do not have a job, I’m undocumented.
I go to school to learn English. (2 responses)
ENGLISH SURVEYS
1. Help with church activities.
2. Community work.
3. Go to school and take care of my 3 children.
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Q7. OTHER THINGS YOU DO DURING EVENING
SPANISH SURVEYS
1. Go to church. (35 responses)
2. In the evening I go to school. (3 responses)
3. Sports. (3 responses)
4. Home and church activities.
5.
6. I study English.
7.
8.
9.
10. I rest at home.
11. Sports and church.
12. I go out to the movies with my friends.
13. I read the word of God and meditate.
I take care of my house and family.
I clean and put my house in order.
I go to Pine School.
We go to church and visit homes to study the
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14. Sometimes I work in the afternoon, when I don't I stay home and watch
TV.
15. I go out shopping.
16. Reading.
17. No work.
ENGLISH SURVEYS
1. Family activities in church.
2. Go to dance.
Q13, OTHER PROBLEMS FACED USING PUBLIC LIBRARY IN
CARLSBAD
SPANISH SURVEYS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8. I live in Oceanside.
9.
I do not know how to obtain a library card. (4 responses)
I would like to know where it is.
I would like to visit the library.
It needs more employees who speak Spanish.
More people who speak Spanish.
I don't have much time.
Sometimes they do not have enough books.
I have never used the library, but I would like to do it in the future.
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10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
I don’t know how to read very well.
I like the library; I often take my child there.
I went only one time with the rest of the students in my English-as-a-
second-language class.
I only went one time, accompanying the children and teacher from school.
I did not find enough programs in Spanish.
I went only one time to take the neighbor’s children.
I used to take my children with me to the library. They made a lot of
noise, and since I don’t have a babysitter, I prefer not to go anymore, so
I don’t disturb people there.
Although I haven’t used the library, I have visited it but I didn’t find
anyone who spoke my language.
ENGLISH SURVEYS
1. My children enjoy pi. (pajama) movie nights.
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APPENDIX
CARLSBAD CITY LIBRARY
PARTNERSHIPS FOR CHANGE
Community Survey Spring 1990
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The Carlsbad City Library wants to improve Its services to Hispanic residents of Carlsbad. You can help by answering the questions below. If you have already filled out one of these surveys, please do not answer this one. All answers will remain stricitly confidential.
Please circle the number next to the answer you choose.
1. How long have you lived in Carlsbad?
Thank you very much for your help.
1. Less than 1 year
2. 1-3 years
3. 3-5 years
4. 5-10 years
5. More than 10 years
6. Don't live in Carlsbad
2. What language do you speak most often?
1. Spanish
2. English
3. Spanish and English
4. Other (what language?)
3. How much of a problem is each of the following for you and your family? Please circle answer number 1, 2, or 3 for each question.
1 = Major Problem
2 = Minor Problem 3 = Not a problem
Major Minor Not a Problem Problem Problem
1. Problems getting health care 1 2 3
2. Finding a job better job or finding a
3. Getting affordable housing
4. Transportation
1 2 3
1 2 3
1 2 3
5. Not enough recreation for children 1 2 3
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Question #3, continued
Major Minor Not a Problem Problem Problem
6. Not enough recreation for teens 1 2 3
7. Not enough food for me or
my family 1
1
2
2
3
3 8. Abuse of alcohol and drugs in
the community
9. Children/youth don't have a quiet place to read or study 1 2 3
10. Adults don't have a quiet place to read or study 2 3 1
11. concerned about crime and the safety of my family 1
1
2
2
3
3 12. Finding affordable child care
13. Keeping my children away from drugs and gangs 1 2 3
14. Lack of bilingual staff in community service agencies (for example, police, counseling, government offices) 1 2 3
15. Discrimination against .Hispanics 1 2 3
16. Are there any other major problems for you and your family?
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1. Health care
2. Laws about driving
3. Information about laws in the United States
4. Help in filling out government forms (such as tax forms
or Medical)
5. Where to learn English
6. Where to learn to read and write Spanish
7. Information about drug and alcohol abuse
8. Job information
9. Citizenship Information
10. Information about banking and credit
11. Where children can go to get help with homework
12. Information on how to help my children do well in school
13. Information on education or job training for myself
14. Other (please list)
5. Where do you usually get the information you need? Circle all the places you usually go. 1. Your family 2. Your friends 3. School
4. Church
5. Library
6. Jellow pages of phone book
7. Community service agency (such as North County
8. City Hall 9. Trusted neighborhood leader 10. Clinic 11. Newspaper
12. Don't know
Chaplaincy)
13. Other (please list) ---
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6. During the daytime, what do you usually do? (Circle one answer only) 1. work for pay outside my home 2. Take care of children at home
3. Stay at home (do not take care of children)
4. Visit with friends in their home or mine
5. Go to school or job training
6. Hang around the neighborhood with friends 7. Sports or recreation activities
8. other (please list)
7. During the evening, what do you usually do? (Circle one answer only)
1.
2. Take care of children at home 3. stay at home (do not take care of children)
4. Visit with friends at their home or mine
5. Go to school or job training
6. Hang around the neighborhood with friends
7. sports or recreation activities
8. Go out (shopping, movies, restaurants or bars)
9. Other (please list)
Work'for pay outside my home
8. Which of the following items do you have in your home? Please circle the number for each item you have.
1. Television (T.V.)
2. Video tape player (VCR)
3. Cassette recorder
4. Compact disk (CD) player
5. Computer
6. Telephone
9. During the past year, have you gone to the library?
1, Yes
2. No
10. During the past year, have your children gone to the library?
1. Yes
2. No 3. Don't know
4. Don't have children
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14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
How old are you?
1. Under 16
2. 16-19 years old
3. 20-29 4. 30-39
5. 40-49 6. 50-59 7. 60-69
8. 70-79
9. 80 or older
Are you (CIRCLE ME)
1. Male 2. Female
How many years of school have you completed?
1. 0-3 years
2. 4-6 years
3. 7-9 years 4. 10-12 years 5. 13-16 years
6. More than 16 years
How many children below the age of 13 live in your
household?
1. 1
2. 2 3. 3 4. 4 5. 5 6. 6
7. Between 7 and 10
8. More than 10
9. None
How many teenagers between the ages of 13 and 18 live in
your household?
1. 1
2. 2
3. 3 4. 4 5. 5
6. 6 7. Between 7 and 10 8. More than 10 9. None
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19. Including yourself, how many adults (over age 18) live in your household?
1. 1
2. 2 3. Between 3 and 5 4. More than 5 5. None
20. What kind of transportation do you usually use?
1. Car/truck/motorcycle
2. Bus
3. Bicycle
4. walk
5. Get rides from friends and/or relatives
6. other
21.
22.
what is the approximate live in your household?
1.
2.
3.
4. 5.
6.
Do
Below $10,000.
$10,000-$19,999
$20,000-$29,999
$30,000-$39,999
$40,000-$49,999
$50,000 and above
you have any comments
yearly income for
you would like to
all people who
add?
THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO HELP US,
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BIBLIOTECA DE LA CIUDAD DE CARLSBAD PARTNERSHIPS FOR CHANGE
Cuestionario para la Cornunidad Primavera 1990
La Biblioteca de la ciudad de Carlsbad quiere mejorar sus servicios a 10s residentes hispanos de Carlsbad. Usted puede ayudarnos contestando las siguientes preguntas. Si usted ya ha
llenado uno de estos cuestionarios, por favor no conteste &te. Todas las respuestas se mantendra’n estrictamente confidenciales. Gracias por su ayuda.
Por favor, encierre en un cfrculo el numero que corresponda a la respuesta que usted escoja.
1. iCu&to tiempo tiene usted viviendo en Carlsbad?
/
1. menos de 1 azo
2. de 1 a 3 asos
3. de 3 a 5 a’ios’
4. de 5 a 10 a’iios
5. Mgs de 10 aHos
6. No vivo en Carlsbad
2. ipue/ idioma habla m’as usted?
1. Espasol 2. Ingles
3. EspaPlol e ingle*s
0, . . 3) 4. Otro (cua. idioma.
L 3. LQue‘ tanta dificultad le causa a usted y,su familia lo
siguiente? cada una de las preguntas. Encierre en un circulo el numero 1, 2, o 3, ?or
1 = Mucho problema
2 = Poco problema 3 = No es problema
Mucho Poco No es
Problema Problema ?roS!ema
1. Problema/s para conseguir 2 ayuda medico 1 2 J
2. Encontrar trabajo, o 1 2 encontrar un trabajo mejor 3
3. El obtener vivienda a precio a nuestro alcance 1 2 3
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0 Continuacign de la pregunta numero 3
4.
5.
/ La transportacion 1
1
3
3
No tener,suficiente
recreacion para niiros
No tener ,suf icienSe recreacion para jovenes 6.
2 4
3 7.
a.
9.
No tene,r suficiente comida para mi o mi familia
El abuso del alcohol y las drogas en la comunidad
LOS ni5os/ jivenes no tienen un lugar callado para leer
o estudiar
1 2 3
I
1 2 3
10. Los adultos no tienen un lugar callado para leer o estudiar
Preocupacidn acerca del crimen y la seguridad de mi familia
1 2 3
11.
1 2 3
12. El encontrar cuidado de nifios a precio a nuestro a1 cance 1 2 3
13.
14.
El mantener a mis hijos lejos de las drogas y pandillas 1 2 3
Falta de empleados bilingGes en las agencias de servicio en la comunidad (por Fjemplo, departamento de polic;a, consejerfa, y oficinas de
gobierno) 1
/ Discrimination contra 1 os hispanos 1
(Otro problema serio,para usted
y su familia? (escri balo)
15.
16.
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4. iEn 10s Gltimos 12 meses ha necesitado'usted informacign
I acerca de lo siguiente? de todos que correspondan. Encierre en un cfrculo 10s ndmeros
1. Cuidado mgdico
2. Leyes de manejar automoviles
3.
/
Informaci6n sobre las leyes de Estados Unidos
4. Ayuda para llenar formas del gobierno (como formas de
impuestos, o medi-cal)
A ddnde ir a aprender inglgs
A d6nde ir a aprender a leer y escribir en espzzol
5.
6.
7. Informacidn sobre e! abuso del alcohol y !as drogas
8. Informacion para conseguir trabajo
9. Informaci6n para la ciudadania
/
10. Inf ormacign sobre crgdito y cuentas Sancarias
11. A donde puedan ir 10s niKos a recibir ayuda con sus
12. Informacion de como ayudar a mis nizos a progresax ez !a
/
tareas
/ /
escuela
e 13. Informacio/n sobre educaci6n o entrenamiento de trabajo
14. Qtra inf ormaci6n 1
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1
5. 2Por lo general, $&de recibe la inf,ormacio/n que necesita? Encierre en un circulo todos 10s numeros que correspondan. 1. de su familia 2. de sus amigos 3. en la escuela
4. en la iglesia 5. en la biblioteca 6. en la seccidn amarilla del directorio telefgnico 7. en una agencia de servicio cornunitario (como la Casa de
8.
9.
1 os Hermanos )
10. en una clinica
11. en el peri6dico 12. No s6
13. Otro _Lescubalo)
en las a,ficinas de la Ciudad de Carlsbad de un lide,r de confianza en su area
/
6. ;Durante el dia, qud es lo que gormalme9tg hace usted? (Encierre en un cfrculo solamente un numero) 1. Trabajo por salario fuera de mi hogar 2. Cuido nifios en casa
3. Estoy en casa (sin cuidar ninos) 4. Visito amigos en su casa o en la mfa 5. Voy a la escuela o entrenamiento para trabajo 6. Me la paso en la vecindad con 10s amigos sin hacer nada
7. Actividades de recreacidn o deportes
8. Otro (es cr(ba3o)
7. 2Por la tarde, qub es lo que Dormalmen te hace usted?
(Encierre en un cfrculo Solamen te un nrimero)
1. Trabajo por salario fuera de mi hogar
2. CGido niEos en casa
3. Estoy en casa (sin cuidar nizos)
4. Visito amigos en su casa o en la ml'a
5. Voy a la escuela o entrenamiento para trabajo
6. Me la paso en la vecinda,d con 10s amigos sin hacer nada 7. Actividades de recreacion o deportes 8. Salgo (de compras, a restaurantes, a la cantina)
9. Otro (escr fbalo)
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a/ 8. (Cua1,de las siguientes,cosas tiene en su hogar? (Encierre en un circulo todos 10s numeros que correspondan)
1. Televisidn (T.V.) 2. Video casetera (VCR)
3. Grabadora 4. Grabadora de discos compactos (CD) 5. Computadora
6. Teldfono
9. iDurantp 10s pasados 12 meses rue' usted a la biblioteca?
1. s1
2. No
l0.iDurante los pasados 12 meses, fueron sus ni'iios a la bi bl io t eca?
2. No 3. No se'
4. No tengo niRos
1. sf
b
11. CTiene usted tarjeta para sacar libros de la biSlioteca7 1. sf
2. No
12. LTienen sus niFios tarjeta para sacar libros de la Siblioteca?
1. si' 2. No 3. No se'
4. No tengo nigos
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ri
i
I
13. ;Durante 10s pasados 12 meses, que' problemgs, si algunos, ha encontrado a1 querer usar la bibliofeca publica en Carlsbad? (Encierre en un circulo todos 10s numeros que correspondan.)
1. Nunca he usado la biblioteca
2. No se' ddnde est& la biblioteca
3. NO tengo transportacign para ir all<
4. No sd qu6 es lo que tiene la biblioteca
5. No s6 c6mo usar lo que tiene la biblioteca
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
La biblioteca no tenia lo que necesitaba
No supe a qui& pedirle ayuda
No pude encontrar alguien que hablara mi idioma
NO encontrd programas en espaiiol.
No tengo tiempo de usar la biblioteca porque trabajo demasiadas horas
La biblioteca esti muy lejos de mi casa
La biblioteca no es un lugar confortable para mf
11.
12.
13. No vf ningdn letrero en mi idioma
14. Tuve una mala experiencia con 10s empleados de !a biblioteca
15. Habfa mucho ' ruido
16. Habfa mucho silencio
17. No tuve ningufi problema
18. Otro _lescrfbaAo) 1
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14. dCua/ntos afios tiene usted?
1. Menos de 16
2. Entre 16 Y 19
3. Entre 20 Y 29 4. Entre 30 y 39
5. Entre 40 y 49 6. Entre 50 y 59 7. Entre 60 y 69 8. Entre 70 y 79 9. Mayor de 80 afios
15. Es usted (marque el numero apropiado) 1. Hombre 2. Mujer
@I 16. CCuantos agos de escuela ha completado usted? 1. de 0 a 3 aKos
2. de 4 a 6 asos
3. de 7 a 9 asos
4. de 10 a 12 asos
5. d9 13 a 16 530s
6. Mas de 16 anos
17. 2CuLntos nigos menores de 13 azos viven en su casa? 1. 1
2. 2 3. 3
4. 4
5. 5
6. 6
7. E?tre 7 y 10
8. Mas de 10
9. Ninguno
1 18. fCua/ntos jovenes entre 10s 13 y 18 agos viven en su casa? 1. 1 2. 2
3. 3 4. 4 5. 5
6. 6
7. En/tre 7 y 10
8.' Mas de 10
9. Ninguno
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r.
19. )Incluy&dose usted, cuintas ‘personas adul tas (mayores de 18 aSos) viven en su casa? 1. 1 2. 2
3. E?tre 3 y 5
4. Mas de 5
5. Ninguna
/ 20. iQue/ clase de transportacion usa usted normalmente?
1. Carrolcamioneta/motocicleta
2. Autobus
3. Bicicleta
4. Camino a pie,
5. Me dan aventon mis amigos o parientes
6. Otra
21. ibproximadamente, culnto es el total de lo que ganan las
personas que viven en su casa?
1. Menos de $10,000
2. $10,000 a $19,999 3. $20,000 a $29,999 4. $30,000 a $39,999
5. $40,000 a $49,999
6. $50,000 o m’as
/ 22. iTiene algh comentario que le gustaria a?iadir?
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GRACIAS POR DARNOS su TIEMPO Y ATENCI~N
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I.
Selection Panel - Library Public Art
Wednesday, July 11, 1990,9:OO AM
AGENDA
Public Safety and Service Center Room 3
2560 Orion Way, Carlsbad
c
1. Artist Interviews
II. Discussion - Selection Panel
111. Decision - artists to be hired and scope of work
Schedule of Artists to be Interviewed:
Ellen Ziegler
Marlo Bartels
Jan Sanchez
Ann Preston
Deloss McGraw
9:OO AM
9:30 AM
1O:OO AM
11:OO AM
1030 AM
City OF Carlsbad 1900 Elm Rvenue Carlsbad, CA 99008 (619) 434-2990
Selection Panel - Library Public Art
Public Safety and Service Center, Room 3
3
JUM 11,1990, &WAM
QUESTIONS FOR ARTISTS
1. Would you describe for us the kind of artwork you do?
2. Have you had experience collaborating with an architect and/or
landscape architect before?
3. Would you discuss site specific art, the work you have done or how
you would approach such artwork.
CARLSBAD cuuv LOBRARV
ADULT LEARNING PROGRAM &-
TO: Cliff Lange, Library Director %rbu FROM: Lynda L. Jones, Coordinator
DATE: January 8, 1990
RE: RENTAL OF ADDITIONAL SPACE IN COLONIAL MALL
The Adult Learning Program would like to take advantage of an opportunity to improve the quality of the program and expand the services we are able to offer to volunteer tutors and learners.
The suite adjacent to our current office and classroom in the
Colonial Mall has become vacant this month. If we are able to
add it to our existing space, we can remedy several existing
problems and also improve the service we offer. If we do not
take advantage of this situation immediately, the opportunity
will likely not present itself again for a long time.
CURRENT CONCERN S 1. Confidential itv is extremely important in adult literacy work. Personal interviews and phone conversations with learners require privacy. This means that other work, especially by volunteers providing clerical help or other support services, cannot take place simultaneously and in the same location with interactions with learners. The current office space, therefore, with one office for the Coordinator and another for the Program Assistant, greatly limits the capacity of the program to utilize volunteers in the office. Experience has also shown that other
activities cannot take place in the classroom at the same time as
tutoring because they are too distracting for learners (e.g.,
telephoning, small meetings, intake interviews). Many tasks
which could improve program operations are not performed due to lack of space for volunteers in which to perform them.
a. 2. Tutorina sDace an d classroom avail ability are important for a program which emphasizes flexibility of hours for adult learners.
Learners' work schedules and personal schedules change frequently
and it is often difficult to have lessons on a regularly
scheduled basis. The classroom must therefore be available when
1207 ELM AVE., Suite 0, CARLSBAD, CA 92008 (619) 729-3690 or 729-6703
FUNQED BY THE CALIFORNIA LIBRARY SERVKES ACT CALIFORNIA LITERACY CAMPAIGN
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learners -can come. Up to four tutoring pairs can meet in the current classroom at one time, using moveable dividers. Some
evenings, more than four tutoring pairs would like to use the
classroom and there is not enough space. Using the office in the
evening for tutoring creates a potential problem with access to confidential information and expensive equipment. Furthermore,
currently when a tutor training takes place in the classroom or a
meeting is held there, tutoring pairs normally scheduled there
must meet in the office. Daytime, use of the office is only
possible if the Coordinator is involved in whatever activity is
being held in the classroom, since the Coordinator's work and
tutoring are not feasible in the same room. Evenings, there is again the problem of access to confidential information in the office, as well as the problem of not enough tutoring locations
in the office for the number of tutoring pairs displaced from the
classroom.
3. Volunteer activities are critical to the literacy program. The program is staffed by 2 paid fulltime staff and, currently,
dvolunteer tutors. However, in 1988-1989, 42 volunteers performed nontutoring functions for the program. These included clerical help in the office, previewing materials, training new tutors, public speaking, and many other tasks. Several volunteers are willing to provide even more nontutoring help on a regularly scheduled basis, but the program is unable to take advantage of this potential due to limited space. Currently,
volunteers must work in the Coordinator's office or the Program Assistant's office. Since much of the needed work is telephoning
or consulting, it is very difficult to accomplish without interfering with the work of the 2 fulltime staff. As noted
above, the classroom cannot be used on a regular basis for
nontutoring work. Many other tasks simply do not get done, such
as developing a regular inservice training program or a Senior Learner counseling service, because there is not space for
volunteers to work. Volunteers are only able to work in the
office on an occasional basis, not on a regular schedule, trying to fit around the other activities in the office such as intake interviews.
4. gtoraae for educational materials, files, office supplies,
public relations materials, and many other items is very limited
in the current office and classroom. In fact, when a learner is being interviewed, he or she must actually move out of the chair if someone needs to get into any of the filing cabinets which literally touch the learner's chair. Items are stored in a variety of places that pose potential safety hazards as well.
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OPPORTUNITIES
If the adjacent suite were added to the Adult Learning Program,
the following are among the needs that could be met and services
added :
1. At least two volunteer work stations could be added. One or two stations would accommodate volunteers helping with support activities for tutors and general clerical work, while another would accommodate volunteers (generally learners) helping with support activities for learners and general clerical work. Volunteers would work at these stations on a regular schedule. Activities to be performed include: a.
b.
C.
d.
Tutor SUDDOrt -Planning inservice trainings
-Arranging for smal1,group sharing sessions
-Coordinating Senior Tutor Network with regular
meetings of Senior Tutors and specific job responsibilities related to counseling new tutors
-Regular phone contact with tutors for updates
-Disseminating news of new materials, methodology -Previewing new materials -Troubleshooting with tutors experiencing problems -Monthly collecting of volunteer hour statistics - -Coordinating regular meetings of Learners Group -Developing a Senior Learner Network to encourage and
support new learners -Regular phone contact with learners for updates
-Troubleshooting with learners experiencing problems -Developing new activities for learner involvement in program planning
Public relations -Contacting comnunity groups about the program
-Distributing information about the program -Planning activities by learners and tutors to raise public awareness
General clerical support -Preparing mailings -Collating handout packets used in tutor trainings -Assembling packets used in matching tutoring pairs and recordkeeping on learner progress -Statistical recordkeeping -Maintaining clippings and other files -General phoning
-Preparing displays such as bulletin boards
2. ’._ ci er~f~f’~~~kso;l~~~~~abo.e.
W would be added in which to perform the This would consist of worktables,
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in addition to the desks needed for the volunteer stations above.
3. Overflow tutorins space, tutorins space durins meetinss or traininus, small s roup meetinu space, and additional room for interviews could be added to alleviate the problems discussed under "Tutoring space and classroom availability " above.
Activities such as meetings of Senior Tutors or small group rap sessions, which are difficult now, could take place. Small group
instruction of learners might also be added. It is also possible
that this area could serve as a waiting area for family members
who accompany learners to their interviews and currently have no
suitable place to wait without interfering with the Program Assistant's work.
4. Storaue of educational materials, office supplies, and other items now cluttering the office and classroom could be accommodated and also free space in the office and classroom for more efficient operations and safety.
SIZE AND COST The available suite, suite M, is 585 square feet. It consists of two rooms (currently rented to different tenants), one 345 square feet and the other 240 square feet. The rental rate is $1.25/square foot, but the building manager is willing to drop the rate to $1.22 or perhaps $1.20 if the city rents the entire suite instead of just the larger room. The building manager is willing to partition, paint, or carpet, if needed.
Currently, the Adult Learning Program occupies suite 0, which is
399 square feet, for its office space. The rental rate is $1.15/square foot. The program's classroom, a suite without windows, is 375 square feet and rents at $.88/square foot.
TIMING The Adult Learning Program will likely be located in the Colonial Mall for a minimum of 4 years from now, until renovations of the existing Main Library are completed. Since the program is already cramped for space and unable to perform services it would like to perform due to lack of space, it is clear that the problem will only grow more difficult in the next 4 years. Additionally, if the adjacent suite is rented to another tenant
now, the program will likely lose the opportunity to acquire such convenient and needed space.
CARLSBAD CITY LIBRARY
STATISTICS
June 1990
CIRCULATION STATISTICS
Jun . Jun .
1989 1990 % Chanue
MAIN LIBRARY
Print Materials 48,664 50,133 +3
Film and Video Tapes 10,331 9,841 -5
Audio Visual Equipment 69 61 - 12
Total MAIN LIBRARY 59,064 60,035 +2
BRANCH LIBRARY
Print Materials
Film and Video Tapes
10,884 13,410 + 23
1,484 2,050 + 38
Total BRANCH LIBRARY 12,368 15,460 + 25
TOTAL CIRCULATION 71,432 75,495 +6
.............................
REFERENCE OUESTIONS
MAIN LIBRARY
Adult
Children's
Online Searches
5,020 5,412 +8
3,081 2,684 - 13
15 10 - 33
8,116 8,106 --- Total MAIN LIBRARY
Total BRANCH LIBRARY 724 931 + 29
TOTAL QUESTIONS 8,840 9,037 +2
.............................
PEOPLE COUNTER (Daily Average)
Main Library Branch Library
1,578 1,559 -1
318 433 + 36
TOTAL 1,896 1,992 +5
.............................
Jun . Jun .
1989 1990 % Chanae
ATTENDANCE AT PROGRAMS
Adult Programs
Children's Programs
60 57
1,241 1,007
TOTAL 1,301 1,064
.............................
INTERLIBRARY LOANS
BOOKS AND REFERENCE
Requests by Carlsbad
Received by Carlsbad
Requests of Carlsbad
Filled by Carlsbad
FILMS
176 144
171 132
323 213
99 53
Borrowed from other libraries 24 13
Loaned to other libraries 22 16
.............................
NEW REGISTRATIONS
Main Library
Branch
754 776
185 217
TOTAL 939 993
-5 - 19
- 18
- 18 - 23 - 34 - 46
- 46 - 27
+3 + 17
+6
2
STATISTICS
Mav 1990
CIRCULATION STATISTICS
May. May.
1989 JEU~
Print Materials 51,038 51,994 +2
Film and Video Tapes 9,300 8,827 -5
Audio Visual Equipment 6357 3
Total MAIN LIBRARY 60,401 60,878 +1
Print Materials
Film and Video Tapes
12,398 14,523 + 17
1.29Q1.766 GI2
Total BRANCH LIBRARY 13,688 16,289 + 19
TOTAL CIRCULATION 74,089 76,547 +3
.............................
CE OUESTIONS
Adult 6,016 6,451 +7
Children's 3,017 2,902 -4
Online Searches 2218 Ll&
Total MAIN LIBRARY 9,055 9,371 +3
Total BRANCH LIBRARY aAdQ2 u
TOTAL QUESTIONS 9,876 10,574 +7
.............................
PEOPTIE COUNTER (Daily Average)
Main Library
Branch Library
1,761 1,662 -6
408458 LU
TOTAL 2,169 2,120 -2
.............................
ATTENDANCE AT PROGRAMS
Adult Programs
Children's Programs
TOTAL
May. May.
1989 1990
80 25
2.176 2,018
2,256 2,043
.............................
Requests by Carlsbad
Received by Carlsbad
Requests of Carlsbad Filled by Carlsbad
145 107
138 132
324 297
100 104
FILMS
Borrowed from other libraries 30 26 Loaned to other libraries 38 16
.............................
Main Library
Branch 820 900 189217
TOTAL 1,009 1,117
% Chanue
- 69
-7
-9
- 26
-4
-8
+4
- 13 - 58
+ 10 u
+ 11
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SACRAMENTO, CA 94237-0001
MEMORANDUM
All California Public Librarv Directors /I J
Gary E. Strong, California State Librarian
June 1, 1990
Certification of Population Figures for Use in 1990-91
Public Library Fund (PLF) Allocations
TELEPHONE: (916) 445-2585
Section 18021 of the California Education Code specifies how population figures are to
be determined for use in Public Library Fund allocations. The State Librarian must
determine and certify on June 1st of each fiscal year the population served by each public
library of the state based upon census data compiled by the United States Department of
Commerce or estimates prepared by the California Department of Finance, whichever is
more current. For such purposes, no person shall be deemed to be served by more than
one public library. The figures certified are for January 1, 1990, based on the most
recently published (May 1, 1990) combined estimate for cities and counties from the
Demographic Research Unit, State Department of Finance.
STATEMENT OF CERTIFICATION
''I certiQ tnat the attached population figures have been prepared using the
most recently published and available combined estimate for cities and
counties from the California Department of Finance, adjusted to reflect the
geographic service areas of California public libraries."
Gary E. Strong
California State Librarian
June 1, 1990
P1GESICC:p
PLF
Persons Served by Gilifornia Public Libraries 1990
Li braw
Alarneda County Library
Alameda Free Library
Alhambra Public Library
Alpine County Library
Altadena Library District
Amador County Library
Anaheim Public Library
Arcadia Public Library
Auburn-Placer County Library
Azusa City Library
Banning Unified School District
Beaumont District Library
Benicia Public Library
Berkeley Public Library
Beverly Hills Public Library
Brawley Public Library
Buena Park Library District
Burbank Public Library
Burlingame Public Library
Butte County Library
Calaveras County Library
Calexico Public Library
Carlsbad City Libmy
(Carmel) Harrison Memorial Library
Cerritos Public Library
Chula Vista Public Library
Coalinga Public Library District
Colton Public Library
Colusa County Free Library
Commerce Public Library
Contra Costa County Library
Corona Public Library
Coronado Public Library
Covina Public Library
Daly City Public Library
Del Norte County Library District
Dixon Unified School District Library
Downey City Library
El Centro Public Library
El Dorado County Library
El Segundo Public Library
System
BALIS
BALIS
MCLS
MVLS
MCLS
49-99
Santiago
MCLS
MVLS
MCLS
Inland
Inland
NBC
BALIS
MCLS
Serra
Santiago
MCLS
Peninsula
NSCLS
49-99
Serra
Serra
MOBAC
MCLS
serra
SJVLS
Inland
NSCLS
MCLS
BALIS
Inland
Serra
MCLS
Peninsula
NSCLS
MVLS
MCLS
Serra
MVLS
MCLS
Population
480,350
1,220
74,100
76,000
46,395
3 1,300
247,800
49,800
120,45 0
35,600
24,965
15,290
25,350
106,300
34,300
20,200
66,600
95,300
34,930
182,100
34,400
20,200
63,500
5,100
58,400
131,600
14,050
39,700
16,150
11,850
718,600
70,000
26,950
43,850
86,400
22,250
14,945
87,200
32,550
132,800
16,000
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Esccmdido Public Library
Fresno County Free Library
Fullerton Public Library
Glendale Public Library
Glendora Public Library
Hayward Public Library
Hemet Public Library
Hu mbold t Gun ty Library
Huntington Beach Library
Imperial County Free Library
Imperial Public Library
Inglewood Public Library
Inyo County Free Library
Irwindale Public Library
Kern County Library
Kings County Library
Lake County Library
Larkspur Public Library
Lassen County Free Library
Lincoln Public Library
Livermore Public Library
Lodi Public Library
Lompoc Public Library
Long Beach Public Library
County of Los Angeles Public Library
Los Angeles Public Library
Los Gatos Memorial Library
Madera County Library
Marin County Free Library
Mendocino County Library
Menlo Park Public Library
Merced County Library
Mill Valley Public Library
Modoc County Library
Mono County Free Library
Monrovia Public Library
Monterey County Library
Monterey Public Library
(Monterey Park) Bruggerneyer Memorial Library ,
Mountain View Public Library
Napa City-County Library
National City Public Library
Nevada County Library
Newport Beach Public Library
Oakland Public Library
Oceanside Public Library
Serra
SJVLS
Santiago
MCLS
MCLS
BALIS
Inland
NSCLS
Santiago
Serra
Serra
MCLS
Inland
SJVLS
SJVLS
NBC
NSCLS
MVLS
BALIS
49-99
Black Gold
MCLS
SSCLS
MCLS
SBCLS
SJVLS NBC
NBC
Peninsula
49-99
NBC
NSCLS
MVLS
MCLS
MOBAC
MOBAC
MCLS
SBCLS
NBC
Serra
MVLS
Santiago
BALIS
Serra
---
---
104,200
632,750
11 1,700
174,800
47,900
105,500
35,650
120,300
191,600
41,730
4,850
102,600
18,450
1,260
549,100
101,700
54,200
11,400
27,500
6,550
58,400
50,300
57,625
419,700
3,081,815
3,433,600
28,200
89,100
145,350
79,100
179,300
13,450
9,675
10,350
34,900
202,145
32,250
65,800
65,000
105,600
56,600
83,000
70,200
373,775
125,800
28,500
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Ontario City Library
Orange County Public Library
Orange Public Library
Orland Free Library
Oxnard Public Library
Pacific Grove Public Library
Palmdale City Library
Palm Springs Public Library
Palo Alto City Library
Palos Verdes Library District
Palo Verde Valley District Library
Pasadena Public Library
Paso Robles Public Library
Placentia Library District
Plumas County Library (w/Sierra Co.)
Pomona Public Library
Porterville Public Library
(Redlands) A. K Smiley Public Library
Redondo Beach Public Library
Redwood City Public Library
Richmond Public Library
Riverside City & County Public Library
Roseville Public Library
Sacramento Public Library
Salinas Public Library
San Anselmo Public Library
San Benito County Free Library
San Bernardino County Library
San Bernardino Public Library
San Bruno Public Library
San Diego County Library
San Diego Public Library
San Francisco Public Library
San Jose Public Library
San Juan Bautista City Library
San Leandro Community Library
San Luis Obispo City-County Library
San Marino Public Library
San Mateo County Library
San Mateo Public Library
San Rafael Public Library
Santa Ana Public Library
Santa Barbara Public Library
Santa Clara County Free Library
Santa Clara Public Library
Santa Cruz Public Library
Inland
Santiago
Santiago
NSCLS
MCLS
MOBAC
SSCLS
Inland
SBCLS
MCLS
Inland
MCLS
Black Gold
Santiago
NSCLS
MCLS
SJVLS
MCLS
Peninsula
BALIS
Inland
MVLS
MVLS
MOBAC
NBC
MOBAC
Inland
Inland
Peninsula
Serra
Serra
BALIS
SBCLS
MOBAC
Black Gold
MCLS
Peninsula
Peninsula
NBC
Santiago
Black Gold
SBCLS
SBCLS
MOBAC
---
---
129,300
I, 198,860
107,700
1 1,940
129,900
16,700
56,500
43,5 10
57,400
83,200
16,250
133,900
17,450
43,340
24,220
121,600
28,850
62,900
65,100
63,200
84,300
912,495
41,000
1,026,800
104,100
12,100
35,200
966,975
159,900
35,750
882,875
1,118,300
727,000
749,800
1,650
67,400
204,250
13,650
249,890
89,370
47,100
236,000
199,230
3 5 3,685
92,200
204,400
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Santa Fe Springs City Library
Santa Maria Public Library
Santa Monica Public Library
(Santa Paula) Blanchard Library
Sausalito Public Library
Shasta County Library
Sierra Madre Public Library
Signal Hill Public Library
Siskiyou County Public Library
Solano County Library
Sonoma County Library
South Pasadena Public Library
South San Francisco Public Library
Stanislaus County Free Library
St. Helena Public Library
Stockton-San Joaquin County Library
Sunnyvale Public Library
Sutter County Library
Tehama County Library
Thousand Oaks Public Library
Torrance Public Library
Trinity County Free Library
Tulare County Free Library
Tulare Public Library
Tuolumne County Free Library (w/Mariposa Co.)
Upland Public Library
Ventura County Library
Vernon Public Library
Watsonville Public Library
Whittier Public Library
Willows Public Library
Woodland Public Library
Yo10 County Library
Yorba Linda Public Library
Yuba County Library
State total population
MCLS
Black Gold
MCLS
Black Gold
NBC
NSCLS
MCLS
MCLS
NSCLS
NBC
NBC
MCLS
Peninsula
49-99
NBC
49-99
SBCLS
MVLS
NSCLS
MCLS
MCLS
NSCLS
SJVLS
SJVLS
49-99
Inland
Black Gold
MOBAC
MCLS
NSCLS
MVLS
MVLS
Santiago
MVLS
---
Library service populations €or 1/1/1990 developed from report
E-1 of the Demographic Research Unit, State Department of Finance.
16,400
97,217
96,900
24,000
7,575
147,700
11,250
8,175
45,100
299,525
385,400
24,700
52,900
369,000
5,100
420,600
117,300
64,700
49,000
112,060
142,500
14,250
247,450
32,100
64,650
65,000
402,590
30,900
75,600
12,525
39,800
99,400
52,400
58,900
. 80
29,473,000
California State Library
5/9/1990
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