HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-09-15; Library Board of Trustees; MinutesMINUTES
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UBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES 3:w p.m
sepember 15.1993 cay council commlca Room
CALl TO ORDER:
President Curtin called the Meeting to order at 3:OO p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Library Board Trustees Curtin, L'Heurew, Moss and Woodward.
Absent: Library Board Trustee McCann.
Also Present: Clifford Lange, Library Director
Geoff Armour, Assistant Library Director
APPROVAL Of MINUTES:
On motion by Library Board Trustee Moss, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held August 18,1993, were
approved as presented.
- AYES Curtin, L'Heurew, Moss and Woodward
MONTHLY LIBRARY DIVISION HEADS REPORTS
President Cuttin referred to the reports contained in the packet and asked for comments or questions.
Library Board Trustee Mass asked whether there was a reason for omitting the names and referring only
to positions in the Adult Learning report. Dr. Lange said he will discuss this with the Department. Board
Member Moss also inquired about what the Library Board Members could do to help with the Adult
Leaning Program. Or. Lange said that 1 the Board Members encourage people in other organizations to
which they belong to volunteer their time to this program, that would be a big help. Dr. Lange will ask
Lynda Jones to make a fact sheet for distribution to potential volunteers.
Geoff Armour stated that Adutt Learning Tutors must agree to serve for one year, and that does deter
some people. He stated that the grandparent program originally met on Thursday mornings. Due to
conflicts with other! programs, that was changed to Saturdays, and that program also needs more
publicity.
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LIBRARY BOARD COMMENTS
Library Board Trustee Woodward reported that the California Association of Library Trustees and
Commissioners (CALTAC) had requested nominations for the 1993 awards to individuals and
organizations chosen for their outstanding service to libraries. He contacted as many former Board Members and present Board Members as possible and nominated Dr. Cliff Lange in the Librarian
category. This nomination had to be submitted by September 17, 1993, and Mr. Woodward explained
that he had submitted the nomination.
Dr. Lange stated that Caroline Weatherwax Scott was also nominated as the volunteer responsible for the
multimedia computer lab for the Adult Literacy Program.
ACTION: On motion by Library Board Trustee Woodward, the Library Board supported the
nominations made to CALTAC for 1993 awards
Curlin, C"eure& Moss and3Nloodward - AYES:. . ,...
REPORT ON STATUS OF NEW LIBRARY BUILDING - Jim Elliott, Financial Management Director
This item was tabled until later in the meeting.
Disaster Plan .-
Dr. Lange stated that Geoff Armour had overseen the work on this plan and had worked with the Division
Heads to formulate the final plan. However, the plan will be adjusted as circumstances in the Library
change.
Dr. Lange explained the process for freezing books damaged by water in the event of a fire, stating that
water damage is normally the biggest problem.
Library Board Trustee Woodward inquired about the ham radio operators listed in the disaster plan, and
Geoff Armour stated that the Fire Department will not have ham radios to tie into, so that is not part of the
plan at this time. The Library will have to rely on telephones. Mr. Amour stated that the Library was
directed to have its own plan because the Library has the most public present in the facility at any time.
President Curtin inquired whether the Library plans to try the plan and Mr. Armour said that they are planning to have a drill some time in October. This will be conducted for the Library personnel and will
be announced at the time ot the drill.
REPORT ON STATUS OF NEW LIBRARY BUILDING - Jim Elliott, Financial Management Director
Jim Elliott gave th. background d the plans for the new library, and distributed a fact sheet showing
revenues, expenditures, budget additions, new facilities and State and other losses as forecast by the City
Finance Department. The report shows maintenance for the new library to start in the budget for 1991-98,
which could mean that the construction could be started as early as 1995.
Dr. Lange inquired about the Growth Management Plan and any issues that might affect the library, and
Mr. Elliott stated that because the projected population has not reached the anticipated level, the growth
curve has changed drastically and that changes the requirements for the Growth Management Plan.
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Branch Libraw Update
Dr. Lange stated that Library Board Trustee McCann had met with the leasing agent for Plaza Paseo Real and the owners came back with a revised proposal eliminating the 50 percent increase at the end of the
third year. The rent would be as originally proposed at 80 cents per square foot for the first two years
and in the third, fourth and fifth years there would be about a $6,000 a year increase. Dr. Lange stated
he was pleased with this offer and it was presented to the City Manager. It was approved and will go to the City Council for final approval.
Dr. Lange stated this would be a better location for the branch library and will improve the staff work
space. This will be a more visible location and will establish this area as the location for the new library.
The Board Members expressed their approval of the plan to move the Branch Library to the Plaza Paseo Real.
Follow-up on Partnershim for Chanae Workshop Arranaements
Dr. Lange reminded the Board of the Workshop to be held September 21 and 22, and invited the
Members to attend the kick-off luncheon. All four Board Members indicated they would attend the
luncheon.
Geoff Armour stated that subsequent to the last Board Meeting where he suggested attending the
Wednesday session, the State Library suggested that the Board Members attend the luncheon on
Tuesday. In reply to query about the schedule for Wednesday, Mr. Armour stated that he understood
those sessions would be for the staff of the facilities.
3M Self-Checkout Machine - Video Presentation
Dr. Lange stated he will make a presentation to the Friends of the Library tomorrow night for funds to
purchase one of these machines. The cost is $1 8,000, with approximately $2,000 for maintenance. Last
week, Dr. Lange met with the Director of the Pasadena Library where one of the 3M self-checkout
machines is installed. That library is very happy with the machine and will purchase four more. This
rnxiine will be in addition to the present checkout facilities and could be placed anywhere in the Library.
The /ideo was shown at the conclusion of the meeting.
Budaet UDdate
Dr. Lange stated there is M) additional information at this time.
Partnershim for Chanae Grant Award
’ Dr. Lange reported the Caliiornia State Library has informed him that the Centro de lnformacion (PFC)
program has received the $So,OOO grant award, effective immediately. This is the third year that the State
of California has received a waiver and an agenda bill will go to the City Council on September 28, 1993,
to accept the grant.
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Dr. Lange stated he will be attending meetings at the State Library and the League of California Cities.
Copies of a letter the Library sent to Mary Kloeffler, Mary's Little Lamb Day Care Center, with regard to the Library policy on two-year olds attending the storyhour were distributed. A copy of the policy was also distributed to the Board Members'to explain why all two-year olds must be attended bv an adult.
Geoff Armour stated that they would like to accommodate the day care two-year olds, but it is not possible
with the limited staff and space in the Library. He said that perhaps something can be done to provide
a time for them on a monthly basis, or in connection with the grandparents program.
Dr. Lange continued his report, stating that when he makes his presentation to the Friends of the Library
tomorrow night, he will ask for $49,189. This will include a curb-side book return, bookcases for the
Branch Library and the 3M self-checkout machine, including software and attendant costs. This also
includes support of muiti-copies of best sellers, books on tapes and the children's programs at the Branch
and the Main Library. The Friends have funds available and Or. Lange stated these are all items that are
needed.
Or. Lange referred to the handout on SB 566, and asked the Board Members to write lettirs to the
Governor urging him to sign SB 566. This bill will help libraries throughout the State of California
Barbara OnNell reported there will be a book sale on October 2,1993, and stated that the mini-book sales are doing very well. She said that for the fiscal year of 1992-93, a profit in excess of $1 1,OOO was made
on these sales. The sale of magazines has topped $lO,OOO, with Over $6,OOO at the Branch. Ms. Otwell
reported on the election of a new Board for the Friends and stated that the membership has increased
with the corporate members.
No report.
SERRA AOVlSORv BOARD:
Board Member Woodward stated the next meeting of the Serra Advisory Board will be next Thursday.
None.
ADJOURNMENR
By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of September 15,1993, was adjourned at 4:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Harriett Babbitt
Minutes Clerk
ADULT LEARNING PROGRAM Monthly Report
August 1993
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Computer Lab - CD-ROM players were installed on the 3 computers. - A multimedia encyclopedia was installed. - Modems were installed in the computer lab and office and connection was made to OTAN, an on-line network of adult education programs throughout California. -Intensive individualized training of tutors and learners continued throughout the month. Several learners are now using the lab independently, in addition to their tutoring
sessions.
Tours and Orientation to Computer Lab
-On August 18, the five Library Trustees were given a tour and
hands-on orientation to the Computer Lab and its software by
five of the volunteer computer trainers.
-On August 23, Assistant City Manager Frank Mannen visited the
Computer Lab and received a hands-on introduction to its
capabilities from the volunteer Computer Lab Coordinator and a volunteer computer trainer.
Partnership with Key Technolosies
On August 18, the Coordinator and the volunter Computer Lab
Coordinator met with the Vice President and the Marketing
Director of Key Technologies, Inc., of Del Mar to plan a
working partnership. The Adult Learning Program will identify 8-10 adult learners to participate. Each learner will be given an extensive learning evaluation, valued at $300 per
person, by Key Technologies. Key Technologies will provide
all workbooks and software necessary for the learners to trial test their LOCAN reading program.
Tutor Traininq
Ten new tutors were trained August 4-8.
Intake of Potential Learners and Tutors
Intake of potential learners remains strong, but volunteer
tutor intake is down throughout the county. This is resulting in waiting lists of learners at every program.
Fax Machine
The Adult Learning Program received its fax machine, purchased with matching state grant funds. The fax number is:
720-762 1.
CALPEP traininq On August 27, the Coordinator and a volunteer tutor/computer trainer attended the State Library's training in use of the revised forms/procedures for tracking learners' progress. Called "CALPEP1' (California Adult Learner Progress Evaluation
Process), the tools will be used by all 92 library literacy
programs in the California Literacy Campaign.
LA COSTA BRANCH LIBRARY
Monthly Report
August 1993
*CIRCULATION*
Branch circulation totaled 19,768 items during August. The total included 9,950 adult items, 7,106 children's items and
2,712 video tapes.
hour or 760 each day. Hourly circulation increased 4%.
Items circulated at a rate of 71 each
*USERS*
13,956 people used the La Costa Branch Library during August.
The hourly rate was 50 and daily, 537.
*CHILDREN'S*
The Summer Reading Program ended with an awards party on August 6. Children received certificates for completing the program and awards were given for the most well-rounded reading lists in each grade level. Courtesy of the Friends of the Library, the
children were entertained by the musical trio, Jackstraws.
Other programs included two preschool storyhours and a tour for a Mission Estancia first grade class.
"YA COLLECTION*
Young Adult books began arriving which were ordered from the Children's State Grant.
an additional book case to house the separate collection. It will be located between the adult area and Children's.
A request to Friends has been made for
*NEW BRANCH*
The possibility of relocating the Branch Library came to life
again this month. which allows approximately 300 additional square feet in the Children's Room, improved restroom facilities, staff work areas and lounge. There is concern that the fully loaded shelving
will exceed the floor load capacity..
The Branch Manager has developed a floor plan
CHILDREN'S DIVISION
MONTHLY STATEMENT
AUGUST 1993
August was the month of the final weeks of the Summer Reading Program, the final festivities and awards and a time for Children's Library staff to evaluate this year's program and the general direction that the program has been going and
will continue to go in the future.
The final programs for the month included an educational wildlife
program, a magician and. a program tied in with the county summer
program theme of gems and jewels. All of these were thoroughly
enjoyed by parents and children, but there were some educational
entertainers are chosen from a list provided by the county library
committee. These entertainers are familiar with the theme of the
summer program and.try to incorporate itinto their programs when possible. They are also familiar with working with libraries and promote library use and a little library information, as well. Our
magician told the children that they could find books on magic
in the libraryand where they could find them. We noticed a demand for magic books in the following weeks! Our Treasure for the
Treasure Hunt included rocks and minerals that the children had learned about during the summer from educational programs.
4 elements included in even the entertainment programs. Our
The Awards program for the end of summer was held in the City
Council Chambers and even that space was overflowing. Children's
staff and Centro staff cooperated in presenting awards to the
volunteers who had helped during the summer and to the children
who had read the best quality books.
The other programs for the month included the Grandparents and
Books program organized by a volunteer, Dorothy Raymond, and our party for all participants in the program from Main and Centro.
After the program was over, Children's staff had a meeting to
discuss the program and ways that we could improve it, as well
as plan for fall programs and the coming school year. About
five years ago, Children's Library staff decided to move away
from the idea of the Summer Reading Program as being a:"numbers
game", with an emphasis on reading many books. This tended to reward the children who were already expert readers. Our direction in the past few years has been to encourage continued reading during the summer and to emphasize quality over quantity. The county-wide program still continued to award prizes for specific numbers of books, howeverrand our staff did have to work within
that framework. A change in philosophy in the county-wide
Children's Services Committee, which does the planning for the
program, made it possible for Children's staff to complete the reorganization of the Summer Reading Program. As the staff evaluated the program at the end of summer, they felt that it had worked well, reaching over a thousand children, encouraging both expert and poor readers to continue reading during the summer, and emphasizing quality reading and deemphasizing prizes.
The staff hopes to do some'lfine tuning" of the program next year,
but are generally pleased with present organization of the program.
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CIRCULATION DIVISION
PIUGUST 1993
Although August is traditionally the vacation month, the number of patrons visiting the library this month was 47,315. This
was an increase of 5,443 patrons over August 1992. Video cassette,
book and compact disc circulation also rose. The video cassette circulation is especially noteworthy. With approximately 7,000 videos housed in the Main Library, slightly over 15,000 video check
outs occurred in August.
New personnel welcomed to the Circulation Division included 8 pages, 2 clerks, and 1 Homebound volunteer, Mabel Johannes. Two pages, Francis Vrabel and John Muir, were promoted to clerks in Periodicals which is part of the Reference Division. The other new hires are due to budding college careers. Bev Wade and Sandra Puccio, both Circulation clerks, currently are enrolled in the Library Tech curriculum at Palomar College. They still are maintaining their part time positions at the Circulation Desk. Lisa Lockhart has been trained in the repair of video cassettes and will supplement her clerk duties with that of technician.
The pages have been busily rearranging the book and compact disc shelves in order to make the stacks more user friendly. The timing of this shift of holdings coincides with the beginning of the academic year. Many of the shelves were too crowded, making retrieving or shelving books difficult.
The Circulation Division continues to try to implement the Library's policy of serving the patrons with friendly courtesy and
efficiency.
COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT AND ACQUISITIONS STATISTICS REPORT August 1993
Items Received
Total Baker & Taylor Direct -------------- ...................................
Books - Adult
Main 341 272 69 Branch 28 26 2 Centro 2 0 2 subtotal 371 298 73
Books - Children Main 178 Branch 274 Centro 46 subtotal 498
120 58
194 80
0 46
314 184
Audio - Adult 188 149 39
Audio - Children 170 1 169
Video 106 30 76
Total Received 1,333 792 541
Orders Placed
Aug. 1993 Fiscal Year to Date -I-----------
Orders Requests (items) 114
1 , 511
214
2,969
Videos Received from PMSC after being cataloged (Professional Media Services Corporation)
0 videos
Genealogy - Local History August Statistics FY 1993 1994
HOLDINGS : Current
Month Additions
Toto1 Total Total
Additions Holdings Holdings Current FY Last FY
Titles
Volmes 141 193
422 28 , 048 27,626
519 36 , 006 35 , 487
Description of holdings: Titles Volumes
Books
Books - Microform
Periodicals - Bound
Periodicals - Microform
Microfilm (census, etc.)
BCQl<S - GEN-CIRC
8,319 10,541
636
16,279 15,027
384 2.792 _, --
1,538 127
179 183
4,012 4 , 037
Microforms added this month:
Film
Fiche none
CALENDAR YEAR GOALS: This month Total calendar year
Volunteer hours
Programs held
Xttarriiince NSDCGS book expenditures ACTIVITY: This
Month
36 222
4 32 --
136 1,496
$2,186 $15,930, This +r - Total Total
Month This FY Last FY Last EY
14.714 1 , 298 +3 2 , S60
E;n --- 50 Reference questions 1,301 Daily average 50 Researchers registered 1 , 0 5 8
Daily average 41
Circulating checkout 183
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995 +63 JQ, SO6 78 +3 --
151 +32 321 1.791
DISTRIBUTION OF RESEARCHERS:
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PARTNERSHIPS FOR CHANGE / CENTRO DE INFORMACION
Monthly Report
August 1993
1.- Centro de hformaa6n Newsletter. Over 1200 copies of the July/August Centro de
Informaci6n Newsletter were distributed widely in the community during the first week of
September.
2.- children's Pro$- ' E. August 5 was the last day of the Summer Reading Program
and we ended the program with 110 children enrolled. On August 12 at the City Council
I Chambers four children from the Centro received awards for their outstanding participation
in the Reading Program. On August 17 children participated in a coloring contest and on
August 27 a group of children learned how to make their own puzzles.
3.- Art DisDlav. During the month of August an art exhibit by Juan RUiz a young Hispanic
artist, took place at the Main Library. He is a Carlsbad resident, graduated from Carlsbad
High School, and presently attends classes at MiraCosta College.
4.- Media Photo. On August 5 a photo of the Jelly Bean contest winners appeared in the
Carlsbad Sun newspaper. The first prize winner was a four year old boy who participated
from the Centro.
5.- City Council Vit. On August 1 council members Ramona Fhda and Julianne
Nygaard, accompanied by our Community Partner Ofelia Escobedo, visited the Centro.
They were interested to know how the Centro is helping our community and how children
and adult patrons are using the Centro and the Main Library as resources to learn more
English.
6.- AssmblVman. On August 4, State Assemblyman Bill Morrow visited Lola's Market and
spoke with our Community Partner Ofelia Escobedo. She gave him more information about
the Library and the Centro.
7.- Division Heads Meeting. The Library Director and Assistant Library Director have
asked the Centro Supervisor to attend division heads meetings, starting with the August
meeting.
8.- U~mding Cirmlation Computer. The Centro upgraded the circulation computer with
a new light pen to scan the barcodes for check-iri and check-out of materials, greatly saving
time for staff and patrons.
9.- Smnish Momtion Packet. Centro staff and volunteers have been in the process of
revising and changing some information from the Spanish library information packets given
to new patrons.
REFER.ENCE ACTIVITIES FOR AUGUST 1993
I# Reference statistics continue to soar with 6,022 questions received
during the month of August, an 880 increase over last August. Reserves
climbed to 1838, a 530 increase over iast year. Staff use of in Internet and
the resumption of online searches for the public put the total number of
searches for August at 30, an increase of 19 over last August. Fax usage
has doubled, with 31 9 transactions for the month.
A total of 10 students attended reference skills classes on Thursday
mornings in August. For the first time, there were two deaf students,
one who came with an interpreter.
Calk attended an Investment In Excellence facilitators’ meeting on
August 10.
On August 20, Char went to San Diego Main Library to review the results
of the pilot Reference Effectiveness Study done in May-June. (see attached
summary report 1.
Char also represented Carlsbad Library at a CLASS internet meeting
. at Rancho Penasquitos Branch Library on August 26. The purpose of the
focus group was to look into the possibilities of using the Internet in
California public libraries, especially for reference.
Ann atteneded a library card drive meeting on August 30.
CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY - PILOT REFERENCE STUDY RESULTS
SEPTEMBER 6, 1993
By Charlene Kennedy, Head of Reference Services, Carlsbad Library
$1 The following results are an interpretation of 50 questionnaires that were filled out by Carlsbad Library patrons and reference librarians from mid-May to mid-June 1993, by Tom Childers and his staff at Drexel University.
I, A. PATRON INPUT: Library patrons of the Carlsbad Library are perceived as close to the norm with regard to being demanding.
Reference questions appear to be "extremely complex" as
compared to the norm.
B. LIBRARY INPUT: Many patrons found exactly what was wanted
when librarian reported collection was weak or that books
were needed in another area. This may or may not be a problem. The level of staffing may be adequate in some libraries, but not in others. It is likely that reference philosophy/ policy/procedure was not a major factor in lowering your score. According to the results for Carlsbad Library, a staff
morale problem is not indicated; it is likely that skill and knowledge do not represent a problem in your library.
If. OUTCOME: Potential is in the "upper excellent range."
According to these results, success is in the "upper good
range." Success is below potential: reasons reported were "only partly or not enough time" and "only partly or not enough help and explanation.''
STRENGTHS: Facts & statistics, biographical information, catalog. WEAKNESSES-COULD BE IMPROVED: Explanation of particular source or the library, consulting
Reference Staff Too Busy: 16.67% Directed Rather Than Helped Search: 50%
Collection Weak or Outdated: 33%
111. CONCLUSION: Librarians need to spend more time with patron, guiding him or her physically to source and help to use that source. Too much time is used up by librarians doing clerical tasks, i.e. reserves, book, audio, and video transfers that take away valuable time that could be spent consulting with patrons with reference questions.
Technical Services ~clport.
August 1993
In August, Technical Services staff added 1,130 books and
,286 audiovisual items to the library's collection. A total of
981 books and 102 A-V items were withdrawn from the collection.
One of the most interesting activities this month was the preparation for making the library's catalog available on Main Street, a premium channel on Daniels Cablevision. We worked with the programers who were writing software so that the cable system could communicate with the library's software. Although
the Main Street test site in Cerritos provided access to a copy of the Cerritos Library's catalog, it was not "livegg. In other
words, although users could see what the library owned, there was no way to tell if a particular copy was available or checked out. As far as we know, Carlsbad is the first Main Street site with the catalog available online, providing current information to the viewer at home. If all works as planned, viewers will be able to search for anything the library owns by author or title and for audio and video materials by genre, e.g.! "Comedy" for videos, "Jazzgs for audio cassettes and compact disks. We believe subject access will be available as well.
Library users made 302 calls to the library's dial-up
catalog in August.
CARLSBAD CITY LIBRARY
DISASTER RESPONSE AND RECOVERY PLAN
I. INTRODUCTION
A disaster is defined as an unexpected event which
presents an immediate and widespread threat to life and
property. A disaster may be the result of such natural
calamities as earthquake, storm or flood, and of such man-
made calamities as mechanical failure, vandalism or care-
lessness. The damage to library materials may come from
fire, smoke, water, shattered glass, twisted metal, chemi-
cals or other foreign agents.
This plan addresses both PRE-DISASTER PREPARATION,
which includes prevention, and DISASTER PROCEDURES, which
include immediate reaction and salvage. The aftermath of an
earthquake may involve a massive job of inspection, car-
pentry and reshelving but, except for disruption of service,
time is not a critical factor. Even with a fire, books and
other materials may be scorched and smoky, but there is
adequate time to trim and clean up. When materials are
damaged by water, there is less than 48 hours to make deci-
sions and take action.
take hold and the resulting damage is generally irrevers-
ible.
After that, mold and mildew begin to
Since water damage is likely to occur in any fire
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related disaster as well as in a number of other circum-
stances and since speedy reaction and treatment is required,
the salvage procedures in this plan focus on the activities
that are necessary to prevent water damage.
I1 LIBRARY MISSION
The library's mission in a disaster is TO PROTECT HUMAN
LIFE AND TO PRESERVE LIBRARY RESOURCES.
mission, this plan provides for the establishment of two
staff teams: a DISASTER PREVENTION TEAM (DPT) and a DIS-
ASTER ACTION TEAM (DAT.)
I11 DI SASTER PREVENTION TEAM (DPTI
To accomplish the
The DPT will have four (4) full-time staff members with
an alternate designated by each member. The members of the
team will be as follows:
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (Team Leader)
HEAD OF REFERENCE
HEAD OF TECHNICAL SERVICES
HEAD OF BRANCH
The main responsibility of the DPT will be the preven-
The team will meet at least tion of foreseeable disasters.
quarterly; appoint whatever support staff they need; conduct
safety inspections in coordination with the city's annual
inspection as well as quarterly inspections of their own;
and will make recommendations and follow up with corrective
action as necessary.
the condition of facilities will be made at least quarterly.
Spot checks of safety equipment and
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(See APPENDIX A - DISASTER PREVENTION CHECKLIST.) The DPT
Leader will be responsible for following up on all recommen-
dations made after the safety checks. In addition to these
general duties, the DPT is also charged with the following
pre-disaster responsibilities:
1. Prepare, update and distribute to city emergency
personnel a'list of all DPT/DAT members, their
phone numbers (home and work) and a description of
their functions. (See APPENDIX B - DPT/DAT ROS-
TERS. )
2. Maintain an emergency resource inventory in secure
locations in each library.
3. Designate priorities for salvage and disseminate
information to key staff and to outside emergency
personnel (See APPENDIX C - COLLECTION AND
RESOURCE PRIORITIES.)
4. Plan and direct in-house training and briefings
for all staff and coordinate outside training
conducted by city safety personnel, such as use of
fire extinguishers, immediate salvage of water
damaged materials and CPR.
Prepare and distribute to staff and to outside
emergency personnel and have posted in prominent
places in the library floor plans showing emergen-
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cy exits, fire extinguishers, pull alarms, shut-
off point for gas, water, electricity and
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locations for priority materials to be saved.
(See APPENDIX D - FLOOR PLANS.)
The DAT will be representative of the library's major
operations and will include the following nine (9) members:
LIBRARY DIRECTOR (Team Leader)
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (Alternate Leader)
HEAD OF COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT
HEAD OF BRANCH
HEAD OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES
HEAD OF CIRCULATION
HEAD OF REFERENCE
HEAD OF TECHNICAL SERVICES
HEAD OF GENEALOGY 61 LOCAL HISTORY
The division heads serving on this team will each have
designated alternates and will train all of the members of
their divisions to handle the assigned responsibilities.
During emergency operations, the Branch head will stay at
the Branch and will be in contact by phone (if available) or
by radio with the DAT.
The mission of the DAT is to take charge of disaster
operations, to direct staff and the public and to assist
emergency personnel in protecting lives and saving valuable
resources. DAT members cover the full range of library
resources and operations, are able to assess the extent of
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damage to these resources and are in a position to make
judgments about salvage and discard.
1. Chain of Command
During normal 8:OO A.M. to 5:OO P.M. operating
hours, the chain of command/notification will be as
follows: LIBRARY DIRECTOR, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OR
SENIOR REFERENCE LIBRARIAN IN CHARGE.
From 5:OO P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Monday through
Thursday and on Saturday, the reference librarian in
charge will be responsible for all immediate decisions,
will notify the Director and Assistant Director and
will remain in charge until the DAT is assembled.
After operating hours, city emergency personnel
will notify the DAT in the same chain of command order.
Police and Fire will be provided with DAT phone rosters
and chain of command sequence as well as with a com-
plete roster of all full-time staff (APPENDIX B.)
2. Duties of DAT Members
a. Library Director (Team Leader): The Team Leader
will be the first person notified by emergency
personnel and will then alert all members or al-
ternates of the DAT. Essential members or alter-
nates will be those whose collections are directly
involved in the disaster and who will be needed to
make salvage decisions.
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The Team Leader will be in constant
communication by phone
the city's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at
the Safety Center, which will serve as the alter-
nate seat of government during any major disaster.
The basic responsibility for the Team Leader is
overall direction of the DAT. At the start of
each day following the disaster, the Team Leader
will call a meeting of the DAT to assess develop-
ments, disseminate information from the EOC and
outline needs and strategies for action.
with the Branch and with
b. AAL: As-
sists the Team Leader as directed. Handles fiscal
control and all budget needs.
tion channels.
Secures communica-
c. Head of Technical Services: Secures bibliographic
records, manages any problems with the computer
system and provides a liaison to Information Sys-
tems. .
d. Head of Collection Develoment: Keeps a record of
damaged materials.
e. Head of Reference: Responsible for emergency
shutoff of utilities, insures that proper tools
are on hand for these tasks and understands how to
evaluate situations where utility shutoff may or
may not be advisable.
f. -: Responsible for emergency
first aid and medical supplies and arranges for
volunteer help from part-time staff.
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g. Assistant Director/Head of Collections/Head of
Technical Services: General damage assessment, to
include determining the extent of damages to all
collections and resources, setting priorities for
salvage and making decisions about what should be
salvaged and what should be discarded. (See AP-
PENDIX E - MATERIAL DAMAGE REPORT.)
h. Head of Children's: Secures food and water and
all other necessary supplies except medical and
communications. .
i. Head of Branch: Manages all Branch emergency
operations and stays in close communication with
the main library and the EOC. (See APPENDIX F -
BRANCH DISASTER PLAN.)
V DISASTER RESPONSE PROCEDURES
JN CASE OF EAR THQUAKE
1. During an Earthquake:
a. Everyone, staff and public, get under tables,
carrels or desks for as long as tremors continue.
b. DO NOT run outdoors.
c. If no cover is available, sit or stand against an
inside doorway.
d. Stay away from all glass surfaces.
2. After an Earthquake:
a. When the tremors appear to have stopped, staff
should assist people out of the nearest exits. DO
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NOT use broken windows as exits. More glass could
be hanging in the frames and fall down.
b. Remember that aftershocks could occur at any mo-
ment. BE PREPARED.
c. If the damage is great and debris is blocking
those who might want to drive home, patrons should
be directed to the parking lot where local police
will direct further operations.
Seek help for severe medical emergencies by phone
or, if necessary, by radio. Do not tie up phone
lines with unnecessary calls to home, relatives or
friends .
If gas or any foreign odors are detected, do not
use matches or candles.
doors, shut off power, exit the library and report
the problem to the DAT.
d.
e.
Open windows and/or
f. Do not use the elevator.
g. Outside the library, do not permit people to stand
next to an exterior wall or next to trees or light
poles. Damages might cause exposed wiring to fall
within reach.
h. Assist handicapped persons, but do not overpower
them. Explain what you are trying to do before
doing it.
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Keep an eye out for loose overhead fixtures and
ceiling tiles. If anything appears to be loose,
avoid walking underneath.
Tune library transistor radios to Station KSDO
(1130 AM, 102.9 FM) or KCBQ (1170 AM,) for commu-
nications and instructions from the outside.
Local instructions by phone, radio, or courier
will be received from the city EOC. In the event
that all communications (phone or radio) are down,
the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) will acti-
vate an existing network of amateur radio opera-
tors who have volunteered to direct safety person-
nel in vehicles to check on situations at all city
facilities not in communication.
IN CASE OF FIRE
1.
2.
3.
4.
The first staff person who actually SEES a fire should
go to the nearest pull alarm and activate it.
At'the sound of the alarm, those staff members near
public areas should direct all patrons to the nearest
exits.
At the sound of alarm, the librarian in charge or
someone designated by the librarian in charge should
call 9-911 and inform the dispatcher that the library
fire alarm has sounded.
At the sound of the alarm, those staff members who
first observe the fire should call the other offices
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and services within the library and inform everyone
that this is not a drill.
5. At the sound of the alarm, those staff members in the
TECHNICAL SERVICES area should shut down the computer
system and evacuate through the outside stairs.
As soon as all patrons are out of the building, the
staff should leave by the nearest exits.
staff should stay near the exits to make sure no one
runs back in for something.
the library before FIRE personnel or POLICE give per-
mission, DO NOT TRY TO FOLLOW THEM. Inform FIRE or
POLICE personnel that someone has gone back into the
6.
Once outside,
If someone does go back in
library.
7. Go to the exit nearest your location. Each mezzanine
has a separate outside exit in addition to the stair-
wells. DO NOT USE THE ELEVATOR.
8. If any serious injuries are discovered, inform emergen-
cy personnel immediately.
If no actual fire or any large amount of smoke is
actually seen by a staff member, DO NOT ACTIVATE THE
9.
PULL ALARMS. Call 9-911 instead and try not to create
unnecessary panic.
evacuation is necessary.
come to the building within a short time, then the
librarian in charge at the time will have to make the
decision.
Let FIRE personnel decide whether
If emergency personnel cannot
.
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10. If the fire is in electrical equipment, shut off the
power source (main switch, breakers, etc.)
11. If it appears the fire is small enough to be easily and
immediately contained, use one of the extinguishers
mounted throughout the library (see marked floorplans -
APPENDIX D.) Make sure you are nearer an exit than the
fire is. DO NOT BECOME TRAPPED.
IN CASE OF MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A medical emergency could result from one of the most likely
major disasters (earthquake or fire) or from a variety of
other causes.
1. In case a serious injury or.illness occurs in the
library, a member of the DAT or the librarian in charge
at the time will immediately call 9-911. Give your
name, describe the nature of the problem and the loca-
tion of the victim.
Quickly perform these four steps:
a. Have someone call for help.
b.
2.
Ask victim "Are you OK?11 and What is wrong?Ir to
establish the degree of responsiveness.
c. Check breathing and give artificial respiration if
necessary.
d. Control serious bleeding by direct pressure on the
wound .
e. Xeep victim still and comfortable and have them
lie down if necessary.
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3. Continue to assist the victim until help arrives.
a. Determine extent of injury or probable cause of
illness.
b. Protect victim from disturbance. Give reassurance
and do not move unless absolutely necessary.
c. Look for any emergency medical I.D. tags.
d. Talk to witnesses and give information to emergen-
cy personnel.
4. In case of minor injury or illness, provide first aid
care. Use materials from one of the three library
first aid kits located under the counter in the
administrative office area, in Technical Services, and
in Reference. (See APPENDIX G)
1. ACCIDENTS
The most likely accidents are airplane or vehicle
crashes, chemical or radiological spills, power outages
or a disaster involving the San Onofre Nuclear Generat-
ing Station.
a. POWER OUTAGES AND CRASHES (vehicle or aircraft)
would be the most sudden events and would be re-
ported through the DAT or the librarian in charge
during duty hours and by emergency personnel
through the DAT chain of command during off work
hours. For power outages during work hours, the
Head of Technical Services or alternate would be
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notified to manage any problems involving the
computer system and to coordinate with Information
Systems. Children's staff would secure flashights
from public service desks to supplement the li-
brary emergency lights and would direct patrons
out of the building.
A crash of a vehicle or an aircraft into the li-
brary would be a less likely event and would be
treated more like a fire or an earthquake. There
could be severe immediate structural damage as
well as accompanying fire and/or water damage.
Staff notification and emergency procedures, espe-
cially for medical emergencies would be handled as
in FIRE, EARTHQUAKE and MEDICAL EMERGENCIES above.
b. INDUSTRIAL, CHEMICAL or RADIOLOGICAL ACCIDENTS
could create an emergency situation in this area,
though it would not be as sudden as a crash. The
9 most noteworthy type of emergency in this category
would be an accident involving the San Onofre
Nuclear Generating Station. The libraries in
Carlsbad are well outside the 10 mile Emergency
Planning Zone designated around the San Onofre
station. Regardless of the type of accident,
there would be a fair amount of time to prepare
-
and respond. The procedure in the event of such a
nuclear disaster is as follows:
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events. Tune in to local emergency radio/TV
news stations for information.
2) All staff and patrons who are in the library
at the time the radiation levels are reported
to be increasing in this area should stay
inside the library, close all outside doors
and windows and shut down ventilation and air
conditioning.
2. MAJOR DISTURBANCES
A major disturbance would most 1,ikely be a riot, an
assault or some other form of potentially life-
threatening violence.
tions is safety and protection of staff and public.
The first staff member who learns of the situation and
Priority concern in these situa-
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who is able to do so will notify the librarian in
charge or will contact emergency personnel by calling
9-911. Staff offices in all parts of the library will
be notified and staff will be told to exit the library
as safely as possible.
will alert patrons to exit the building.
FOR BOMB THREATS:
Past experience indicates that over 95% of all bomb
threats are hoaxes. However, there is always the
chance that the threat may be real and appropriate
Staff in a position to do so
,
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action must be taken in each instance. The following
steps will be followed:
a.
b.
C.
d.
e.
f.
All staff and public will exit the building and
will not use the elevator during a bomb threat
evacuation.
LIST.)
Staff responsible for computers and other electri-
cal machines will turn off all machines before
leaving their work stations.
(See APPENDIX I - BOMB THREAT CHECK-
WALK, DON'T RUN, while exiting the library. Pro-
ceed in an orderly, calm fashion.
The DAT shall completely check the library to make
sure all individuals have evacuated.
Do not try to locate the bomb and do not try to
move the bomb if one is found. Avoid all
suspected objects that may be a bomb.
suspected objects to police and fire personnel.
All personnel will remain outside the building
until police and fire issue an all clear to re-
turn.
Report all
3. NATIONAL DEFENSE ALERT
The Unified San Diego County Disaster Council has
adopted a policy deleting outdoor warning sirens from
the national emergency program within San Diego County.
The national civil preparedness program for nuclear
attack now places maximum emphasis on a time of
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increased international tension and increased readiness
rather than on an unexpected attack.
this new policy is the strategic assumption that the
United States would have a minimum 3-5 day alert period
before an actual attack.
As an alternate to outdoor sirens, the following proce-
dure will be followed:
a. Citizens will be provided crisis information and a
The basis for
warning through the national Emergency Broadcast
System (EBS) that is activated by the President in
a time of emergency.
are part of this system.
Members of the DAT will be responsible for monito-
ring emergency radio and TV channels for further
information and instructions and for providing
information to other staff and to patrons.
Most local radio stations
b.
SALVAGE PROCEDURES FOR WATER DAMAGED BOOKS
Water damage resulting from fighting a fire or from
sprinklers, storms or broken pipes, would be the least
likely type of disaster to cause injury or to threaten life.
However, water from whatever source is likely to be the most
damaging to the library's collections.
Water damaged books must be dealt with WITHIN 48 HOURS.
After that time, the deterioration of paper, inks and glues
is usually too great to expect any reasonable chance of
salvage. Even within that time frame, many of the damaged
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books will have to be rebound, a cost which must be
considered as books are selected for salvage.
The procedure for initial salvage operations is as
follows:
1. The Heads of Technical Services, Collection Development
and any staff assigned to help will make a record of
the locations of water damaged books within the stack
areas. This record can be noted on a copy of the
library floor plans.
the library taken by the Head of Media Services can be
valuable and should be developed as soon as possible.
2. If water is still falling on any of the books, Refer-
Photographs of the interior of
ence staff will secure plastic sheeting from emergency
supplies and cover these books as best as possible.
3. NO ONE WILL WORK IN STANDING WATER. THERE COULD BE AN
ELECTRICAL CONTACT AT SOME POINT.
4. Using all staff available, the DAT will organize small
teams at each of the damage sites.
enough staff available to work at every location, START
WITH THE BOOKS IN THE REFERENCE AND GENEALOGY SECTIONS.
If there are not
Then follow with the priorities lis_ted in Appendix C.
5. One staff member will be instructed to obtain FREEZER
WRAPPING PAPER from emergency supplies and bring it to
the work teams in the stacks.
6. The courier will bring up to the library a supply of
milk crates stored in the city warehouse.
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7. Staff will locate as many significantly water soaked
books as possible in the priority sections of the
stacks and wrap them individually in freezer paper.
8. When the milk crates arrive, staff will load them with
books at a density of about 10-15 books per crate.
This is necessary because there must be air circulation
to allow freezing within the short time allowed before
deterioration is too great.
The Assistant Director will call the freezer company to
alert them of the emergency and request their
tance.
9.
assis-
The designated resource for this purpose is:
SAN DIEGO REFRIGERATED SERVICES
233-7751 or 1-800-522-1591
The soaked books cannot be held in the library for nore
than 48 hours before irreversible damage occurs.
Trucks from San Diego Refrigerated Services will arrive
within two hours of the library's request for assis-
tance.
10. Should the volume of materials be too great for trucks
from SD Refrigerated Services, the Assistant Director
will request assistance from Utilit.ies/Maintenance for
city trucks to assist with the transport of water
soaked materials to San Diego.
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DISASTER PLAN
CHAIN OF COMMAND:
Branch Manager
Assistant Library Director
Assistant Branch Manager
DISASTER ACTION TEAM (DAT)
APPENDIX F
All members of the Branch staff shall be active members of the
DAT. Their tasks are as follows: <
Branch Manager:
1) Will be the first person notified an8 will alert all other
staff
2) Will be in constant communication by phone or radio with
the main library and the EOC (Emergency Operation Center)
3) Will give overall direction to DAT
4) Will meet with Branch DAT each morning to assess developments,
disseminate information from the EOC and outline needs and
strategies for action
Branch Assistant:
1) Will act as alternate DAT Leader
2) Will assist the Team Leader as directed and coordinate
efforts of other staff
Part Time Staff: (Each part time staff member shall be assigned
* 1) Secure all necessary emergency first aid medical supplies
2) Secure food and water and all other necessary supplies
3) Secure radios, phones, walkie-talkies, and emergency
4) Photograph damages
the responsibility of at least one of the following tasks.)
communication channels
**5) Secure proper tools for gas and water turn offs.
*All supplies shall be stored in storage closet in Meeting Room,
Task to be assigned by person incharge at time of disaster.
**All staff shall be trained to turn off gas, electricity and water.
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LA COSTA BRANCH LIBRARY DISASTER PLAN (cont. pg.2)
In the event of a mayor disaster hitting just the Main Library
all branch staff will be immediately made available to assist
in clean up operations. branch for increased traffic due to possible curtailment of public activity at the Main.
If a major disaster struck only the Branch Library, it is expected that appropriate Main Library staff would assist in the assessment of collection damage and salvation instructions.
Care will be taken however to staff the
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DISASTER RESPONSE PROCEDURE - Branch
In Case of Earthquake
Same as Main Library Procedure. (See page 11)
In Case of Fire
1. The branch is equipped with smoke and heat detectors, however if
evidence of fire is discovered before electronic detection syster is activated, dial 9-911 immediately to report fire.
1/ 2. Staff should direct public to the nearest exists. Make sure people in the meeting room are also alerted and directed out doors. Inform everyone that this is not a drill.
When public has bee+leared from the facility, steff should also leave by the.nearest exits. Once outside, staff should
stay in proximity of each exit to make sure no one re-enters the building. If someone does go back in before fire or police personnel giv,e permission, DO NOT TRY TO FOLLOW THEM. Inform fire or polic personnel that someone has gone back.
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4. If any serious injuries are discovered, inform emergency per-
J sonnel immediates. Call 9-911.
5. If fire is in electrical equipment, shut off the power source.
6. If it appears that fire is small enough to be easily or immediately contained, use one of the extinguishers mounted
in the library. (see marked floor plans) Make certain you are
nearer the exit than the fire is. DO NOT BECOME TRAPPED.
In Case of Medical Emergency
Same as Main Library Procedure. (See page 14) -
In Case of Other Emergencies
Same as Main Library Procedure (See page 15)
Salvage Procedures for Water Damaged Books
If water damage occurs to Branch collection, Branch staff will
assume assistance from Main Library staff for assessment and
salvage instructions. (See also Salvage Procedures on page 19.1
EMERGENCY SUPPLIES
First Aid Kits - (including'water and radio)
One first aid Kit in a green nylon bag is stored under
the Circulation counter to the right of the inside book-
drop. It is on the top shelf. 4 gallons of water and
a transistor radio is stored in the same area. (Batteries for the radio are in the refrigerator inxthe workroom.
Basic Supplies
The emergency.supplies listed below are stored under the
computer workstation in the workroom:
Black markers
Plastic trash bags
Plastic sheeting
Flashlight
Towels and rags
Scissors
Extension cord
Sponges
Rubber gloves
Note pad
Rope
Tape gun
Wax paper
Heavy gloves
First aid booklet
tablets
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I September 9, 1993
TO: LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
FROM: Liirary Director
PARTNERSHIPS FOR CHANGE WORKSHOP
The Partnerships for Change Workshop will be held in Carlsbad on Tues-
day and Wednesday, September 21 and 22. The Workshop will start with
lunch at noon on Tuesday in the Terrace Room at the Carlsbad Inn. You
are cordially invited to attend the lunch. You will have the opportunity to
meet Gary Strong, the State Librarian, and also to hear his remarks
following lunch.
Please let me know at the Board meeting whether or not you will be able
to attend.
CLIFF MGE
TRAINING AGENDA
TUESDAY. SEPTEMBER 21. 1993
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Noon - 1:15 Lunch
1:30 - 2:30 Introductions
Building Partnerships
230 - 4:30 Walking Tours ... Centro de Informacion ... Community Tour
600 - I30 Dinner
WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER 22.1993
830 - 900 Continental Breakfast
900 - Noon Sharing Community Successes and Challenges
Broadening Our Vision of Collaboration
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1~30 - 3:15
3~15 - 3:30
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CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY
LIBRARY-COURTS BUILDING P.O. BOX 942837 e SACRAMENTO. CA 94237-0001
August 30, 1993
Clifford E. Lange, Director
Carlsbad City Library
1250 Carlsbad Village Dr.
Carlsbad, CA 92008
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TELEPHONE: (91 6) 445-2585
Subject: LSCA 1-3.P25, FY 1993194, WP 92, Grant Award #40-2646
Title: Centro de Informacion
Dear Mr. Lange:
I am pleased to approve your grant application for the above named Partnerships for Change
(PFC) program for a total of $6O,OOO in federal Library Services and Construction Act (LSCA)
funds, effective immediately for the period ending September 30, 1994. The State Library
primary consultant assigned to this program will be Bessie Egan, telephone (916) 322-0375.
Please work with this consultant in implementing your project.
The PFC Community Library Service Grants program award is based on your formal program
planning, as described in your PFC Planning Framework. As careful planning is essential to
the changes that PFC supports, I will be reluctant to make changes, without compelling reasons, in the categorical funding award this year, whether above or below the usual 10% adjustment
allowance. As in the past with PFC grants, pll proposals to transfer funds among budget
categories, even those below the 10% limit, must be approved by your State Library consultant.
Your application shows that you have developed as excellent working relationship with your
community. I am pleased to see the progress that has been made with the Centro and I hope that
the linkage between the Centro and the Main Library will continue to evolve. I am also aware
that you have begun to focus on the restructuring process and I know that your efforts will
continue in the coming year.
Funds allowed are as follows:
1993194 LSCA
ADuroved budm
Salaries & benefits
Library materials
Operating expenses
Equipment (items over $5000)
Program award
Indirect cost (up to 10%)
Total
$45,500
2,556
7,500 0 55,556
4.444
Clifford E. Lange -2- August 30,. k993
On September 30, 1994, this grant program will be officklly closed and no new expenditures
may be generated nor funded program activities occur. All unexpended and unencumbered funds
must be returned by November 13, 1994. This program is allowed 60 days to liquidate
encumbrances which were incurred prior to September 30. After the 60 day period, all
encumbered funds which have not been liquidated must be returned to the State Library.
Reporting on financial and program activities is required quarterly, on the forms enclosed,
within 30 days of each quarter. A final narrative report is required and is due within 30 days
after the close of the project, by October 30, 1994. The final liquidation report, if required, is
‘due and must be submitted by December 15. Thus, all reporting regarding this project must
have been received at the State Library by December 15, 1994.
Please note this clarification in procedure for Fiscal Year 1993194 regarding indirect cost. The
indirect cost is withheld until the end of the project year. It is payable only if the grant recipient
fulfills all project reporting requirements and returns all unspent grant funds by the time
specified in the grant program. Failure to provide timely reports is a serious breach of a grant
dpient’s administrative duty under the grant program, which may result in federal audit
exceptions against the state and the loss of LSCA funds. The State Librarian may extend the final deadline for good cause. Requests for extension beyond the final deadline must be received
in writing at least 30 days prior to the deadline at the State Librarian’s office.
All required reporting materials are attached to this letter. This letter and the enciosed list of
LSCA procedural requirements amend the Consolidated ApplicatiodGrant Award Certification
document and must remain a part of all your existing Copies.
Best wishes for a successful program year.
sincerely,
Gary E. Strong California State Librarian
Enclosures
cc: Barbarawill
Judy Lee Liz Peralta
Bessie Egan
CARLSBAD CITY LIBRARY
STATISTICS
Aucrust 1993
CIRCULATION
MAIN LIBRARY
Print/Audio Video Equipment
TOTAL:
BRANCH
Print/Audio Video
TOTAL:
CENTRO
TOTAL:
GRAND TOTAL:
REFERENCE QUEBTIONS
Centro
Genealogy
Children's
Adult Online Branch
Aug . Aug .
1992 1993 % Chancre
51,568 56,385 +9
8 , 907 15,443 + 73
26 13 - 50
60,501 71,841 + 19
16,244 17,162 +6
2.951 2.709 -8
19,195 19,871 +4
(In Main) 1,166 No comparison
79 , 696 92 , 878 + 17
--- 143 No comparison
1,298 1,301 --
1,304 1,265 -3
5,142 6,022 + 17 ,
11 30 + 172
1,805 2,367 + 31
TOTAL: 9,560 11,128 + 16
PEOPLE COUNT (Daily Average)
Centro Main Library Branch
TOTAL:
ATTENDANCE AT PROGRAMS
Centro
Genealogy
Adult
Children's: Main Branch
TOTAL:
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INTERLIBRARY LOANS
Requests by Carlsbad Received by Carlsbad Requests of Carlsbad Filled by Carlsbad
NEW REGISTRATIONS
Centro Main Library Branch
TOTAL:
Aug .
1992
17
1,610
515
2 I 142
31
65
636
100
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832
12 8
120
364
111
Aug .
1993 % Chanae
51 + 200
1,820 + 13
537 +4
2 I 408 + 12
24 - 23
136 No comparison
33 - 49
722 + 14
102 +2
1,017 + 22
157 + 23
158 + 32
396 +9
80 - 28
(In Main) 24 No comparison
732 877 + 20
166 195 + 17
898 1,096 + 22
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