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MEETING OF:
TlME OF MEETING:
DATE OF MEETING: PLACE OF MEETING:
UBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
300 p.m.
June 20,1994
Cny Council Conference Room
CALL TO ORDER:
President Woodward called the Meeting to order at 3:OO p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present:
Absent:
Library Board Trustees Woodward, L'Heureux and Moss.
Library Board Trustee McCann. Library Board Trustee Curtin arrived at 3:06 p.m.
Also Present: Clifford Lange, Library Director
Geoff Armour, Assistant Library Director
Barbara OnnreH, Friends of the Library
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
On motion by Library Board Trustee Moss, the Minutes of the Regula
approved as presented.
Meeting held June 15,1994, wer
AYES: Woodward, CHeureux and Moss
MONTHLY UBRARY DIVISION HEADS REPORTS
President Woodward referred to the reports contained in the packet, and asked for comments or
questions.
Board Trustee Moss commented that the children's reading program sounds great, and President
Woodward added that he enjoyed the annual pet show.
Board Trustee CHeureux inquired whether any learners have become Mors in the adult learning program.
Dr. Lange stated that he was not aware of that happening, but he saw no reason why it couldn't.
UBRARY BOARD COMMENTS
Board Trustee Moss commented on the nominations for CALTAC for this year, and President Woodward
suggested that the same nomination of Carrie Scott be resubmitted this year, as it was well-prepared.
On motion by Board Trustee Moss, the Library Board directed staff to submit a letter
of nomination to CALTAC for the indwidual volunteer with outstanding or continuing
volunteer service to a library, Caroline Weatherwax Scott.
Woodward, Curtin, L'Heureux and Moss
ACTION:
AYES:
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LIBRARY BOARD COMMENTS: (Continued)
President Woodward stated that the City Council has requested another person to review the group
donations budget.
Dr. Lange stated that there has been a change, and the Council now wants two names and they will
choose the representative. There are representatives from the Parks & Recreation Commission, Senior
Commission and the Library Board, and two names will be submitted from each Commission. The
committee studies the proposals from the different non-profR organizations and decide how the money
Council has to allot to these groups will be determined. The representatives porn the different
organizations make presentations to the committee and the committee then studies the requests and
decides on recommendations to the City Council for the allotment of the money to the organizations.
ACTION: On motion by Library Trustee Curtin, the Library Board directed staff to submit the
names of Library Board Trustees L'Heurew and Moss to City Council to represent
the Library Board on the committee to determine the donations budget.
AYES: Woodward, Curtin, L'Heureux and Moss
VIDEO INSURANCE FEE CHANGE AND RECOMMENDED LOAN POLICY CHANGE
Dr. Lange stated the video insurance fee change was approved by the City Council. In working through
the budget and hying to find ways to pay for the increased costs, the change in this charge was
approved, raising the fee from .50 cents to .75 cents for each tape. This will help support this program.
Dr. Lange stated that a year ago this Board discussed the possibility of raising the fee to $1. However,
Oceanside library found that when they did this, their revenue dropped.
Dr. Lange reported that the policy change is to increase the number of videos that can be checked out
to six. This is due to the increase in the size of the collection and the demand.
Dr. Lange stated that if circulation remains the same for the videos, at -75 cents, revenue would go up
$5O,OOO. The money taken in from this fee is used to support the audohisual collection.
ACTION: On motion by Library Trustee CHeurew, the Library Board accepted the report on
the video fee change and loan policy recommendation.
- AYES: Woodward, Curtin, L'Heureux and Moss
RECOMMENDATION AND DISCUSSION OF COFF EE CART INSTALLATION PROCESS
Or. Lange referred to his Memorandum dated July 12,1994, to the Library Board, stating the two reasons
for providing food SBcvjCBs are as a service to library users and as a source of revenue. He also referred
to the brochure from the Public Library Association that describes food services provided by several
libraries around the United States.
Or. Lange stated that his recommendation is to have the coffee cart service provided on a contract basis
with a private vendor, with the library sharing a percentage of the profns. The sink in the janitor's closet
can be modified as part of the remodeling. He stated the Purchasing Department would send out the
Request for Proposals.
July 20, 1994 LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Page 3
COFFEE CART DISCUSSION (Continued)
At this time, the onty negative feedback Dr. Lange has received, is the concern of staff with people spilling
coffee. There will be a requirement that no one with coffee will be 4Ibwed to leave the atrium and go into
the library, He stated that the San Leandro Library has had their coffee cart in existence for a year now,
and it is a smashing success for them. Dr. Lange asked them about the problems, and they said there
is no problem. That library is doing the coffee themselves. They made $4O,OOO proft for the year, and mg clff avnf the cap&ahgpenses. they still had $1 5,000 profit. If the Carlsbad library- does this-__ -
on a contract basis, the profl will not be that high; also, it will be on a six-month trial basis.
Chairman Woodward inquired about the progress of the remodel, and Dr. Lange stated that it is out to
bid, with the opening to be August 18. City Council will award the bid, and work should start in early
September. He added that the coffee cart will not materialize until some time in November.
Board Trustee Curtin inquired about the menu to be offered, and Dr. Lange stated they will have the right
to approve the menu, and it will be a restricted use.
The Board Members agreed that there should be a sign stating that the profits from the cart would be
used to purchase books, as people like to know where that money will be spent
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY DONATION FOR 1994-95
Dr. Lange referred to the report contained in the packet, stating that the Friends donated $37,586.00 to the Library last year. He stated that the self-checkout machine is working well and will be on trial until the
end of August. Dr. Lange extended his thanks to the Friends for helping the Library so very much.
Library Trustee Curtin stated there should be a formal letter written to the Friends to thank them.
ACTION: On motion by Library Trustee Curtin, the Library Board directed staff to write a letter of appreciation to the Friends of the Library for their extensive help in making the
Library an important cog in Carlsbad's machinery. The Board recognizes their
abiding effort and support of the Library, and one of the main reasons the Library can function as well as it does and attests to the continuing support for the Library and Library services.
AYES: Woodward, Curtin, CHeureux and Moss
UPDATE ON BOND ACT BILLS AND BENEFIT ASSESSMENT LEGISLATION
Dr. Lange referred to Uta copy of the fax dated Juty 7, 1994, from Mike Dillon and Christina Dillon,
Lobbyists, on Senator Roberti's SB 1448. The Legislature will not be back in session until August 8. He
asked the Board Members to let the Legislators know this is important to the libraries and to ask for their
SUPPOfi
Board Trustee Curtin proposed that a local bond issue be placed on the ballot as an advisory measure
to see whether the citizens would respond. Dr. Lange said that would require doing it twice.
Chairman Woodward suggested trying this without it being formal-maybe placing it on the water bill to
ask for public opinion. He said that the Water District just received new equipment that allows space for
more inserts.
July 20,1994 UBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Page 4
UPDATE ON 80NO ACT BILLS AND BENEFIT ASSESSMEM LEGISLATION (Continued)
Dr. Lange stated that the operating money for the new library is the real issue. He stated he will place
this item on the agenda for the next meeting.
CALIFORNIA UBRARY ASSOCIATION PUBLIC OPINION SURVEY EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Dr. Lange stated this is the summary of the survey, and a full copy of the survey results will be
forthcoming. He stated that part of the California Library Association’s program is to raise people’s
awareness of libraries and the dire straits many of them are in at this time.
In reply to query, Dr. Lange stated he would send copies of this survey to the City Manager for distribution
to the City Council.
RESIGNATION OF STATE LIBRARIAN
Dr. hge stated this was placed on the agenda as an information item. He said that the resignation of
Gary Strong will be a loss to California, as Mr, Strong has been an outstanding State Librarian for nearly
14 years.
DEDICATION OF NEW NEWPORT BEACH CENTRAL UBRARY
Dr. Lange stated that this is also an information item. A flyer was included in the packet, with the opening
date Sunday, July 10,1994. This new library is smaller than the new library planned for Carlsbad, but
is organized in a similar manner. He asked whether the Board Members would like to have a tour of this
library after they have been open for a while, and all the Members indicated they would like that.
VIDEOTAPE: ENRIQUE’S STORY.
The Board watched the videotape, sponsored by the State Library and produced by an advertising firm
in San Francisco on a gratis basis.
DIRECTORS REPORT:
Dr. Lange reported that the surveys are finished for the strategic plan and all d them will be sent to
SANDAG. The data will be sent to the Board Members and then two Board Members will work with staff
to set goals and objectives. This will be an agenda item at the next meeting. The Head ofthe Library
Division of the U. S. Office of Education will be in Carlsbad August 2 at 3:OO p.m. to showcase the Centro
Program.
Dr. hge stated he has finished his term as Chair d the Serra System and this year he will Chair the
Automation Committee and continue to we on the Executive Committee as PastChair.
Next Tuesday, July 26, at 5:W, an Eagle Scout will be honored for a puppet stage he buik The stage
took 130 hours to build. The ceremony will be held in the atrium.
Or. Lange distributed copies of the Arts brochure, which was a joint project of the Carlsbad Arts Office,
Escondido, North Courtly Tourism and the local ConVi Office.
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FRIENDS OF THE UBRARY:
Barbara Well stated she had no report, but to remember that there will be more book sales corning up
in the future.
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY:
Board Trustee Moss stated she took a crash course in Genealogy, and it was wonderful.
SERRA ADVISORY BOARD:
Board Member Woodward reported that the Advisory Board will meet tomorrow at 1O:OO am., in
Cor onado.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
ADJOURNMENT:
By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of July 20.1994, was adjourned at 4:20 p.m.
Respectfully A submiied,,
Minutes Clerk
ADULT LEARNING PROGRAM Monthly Report June 1994
Annual Tutor Conference Five volunteer tutors attended the conference in San Diego on June 4,
workshops on topics such as tlImproving
Math, I' and "Motivation. *'
annual countywide tutor benefiting from over 20 Comprehension, I* "Tutoring
Tutor Traininq Enrollment in tutor trainings continues low throughout the county. In June, 11 tutors enrolled in the Adult Learning Program training,
8 finished, of whom 5 are available to match with learners at this time. San Diego County Library had 21 tutors enroll in their most recent training, of whom only 2 completed the course. Meanwhile,
enrollment of adult learners continues strong.
Evaluation and Revisions
The addition of VISTA volunteer Shirley Taylor to the staff has
provided the opportunity to evaluate many aspects of the program
and begin revisions. Thus far, the tutor training has had major revisions, the support and guidance given to new tutors has been greatly strengthened, and intake interviews with learners have been expanded. Shirley has been apprenticing with Coordinator Lynda Jones to conduct learner intake interviews so that learners can be interviewed during evening hours.
Trib lOy On June 12, the San Dieuo Union-Tribune held its annual 10K-run to
benefit the San Diego Council on Literacy. Among the over 4368
runners were 3 learners and 1 learner's son from this program.
Volunteering along the route were 3 tutors from this program. The event raised approximately $20,000 to benefit countywide literacy efforts.
Librarv S urvevs
As part of the library's strategic planning process, one tutor and
3 adult learners helped distribute library user surveys at the Main Library on June 8, 9, and 11.
New Commters
The 6 new IBM-compatible 486 computers, purchased with matching State Library grant funds, were delivered and installed in the literacy office and computer lab. Volunteer Randy Scott is continuing with installation of additional software and other upgrades. Computers previously in the off ice and computer lab will be moved to other library locations.
Adult Learning Program June 1994 Page 2
GOALS WorkshoD On June 30, the fourth in the series of GOALS workshops for adult
learners was held. The topic was nResponsibility, Commitment, and Perseverance." Ten adult learners, six tutors, and 1 staff member
from this program attended, with 2 learners from Escondido Library. Planning was also begun for the graduation ceremony for those adult learners completing all 6 workshops.
THE T EACHER WHO COULDN'T READ PUBLISHED In June, the first copies of The Teacher Who Couldn't Read, by John
Corcoran, were available. John Corcoran is an adult learner who
began his quest for literacy in the Carlsbad City Library Adult
Learning Program in 1985, after already teaching high school for 18 years and becoming a successful developer in North County. He has gone on to champion the cause of literacy on national television
programs such as 1820/20n and t'Donahuef' and in national magazines
such as PeoDle, Esuuire, and Reader's Dicrest. He was appointed by
President Bush to the first Board of Directors of the National
Institute for Literacy. His book records his struggles with
literacy through childhood and adult life. The book is dedicated
to four people, including Adult Learning Program Coordinator Lynda
Jones and volunteer tutor Eleanor Condit. Also, in the Acknowledgments, John credits the Carlsbad City Library and the
City of Carlsbad. His positive experience in the Adult Learning
Program is' described in the book.
CIIILDREN'S DIViSION MONTHLY STATEXENT
JUNE 1994
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After months of preparation, the Children's Library staff were
ready for the busy 1994 Summer Reading Program. Preparations
included pressring booklists of recommended books for our Best
Book prize wixners, doing in-person 3romotional visits to the
Schools, preparing informational hand-outs, lining up programs, soliciting dcnations from the community, training volunteers, planning dis?;lays , and preparing incentives. There was a special
effort this ysar to coordinate the efforts of Csntro, Brailch and Mal2
activities 'or the summer. Since the theme this year is "Around
the World ir: 5G Ways", staff members contacted travel agePts,
transportation ?eople, and water s;orts businesses. The risponse
of the comrnuzity was truly remarkable. Almost everyone contacted contributed something. The "Ride America" stables conducted a special tour s?,d riding lesson demonstration for a number of children and =heir parencs. "Bit a5 Travel" travel agenclr gzve
a special farilly weekend vacation Cor a drawing as well as man:r
small prizes. The transit distric-, supplied bus passes, bike shops'qave cer5ificates for repair and sports water bottles,
and water szorts gave certificates :or time on vavermners and
water skis. The youcq ceople invcl-red in the Summer 2eadiz~ Program reall:i will be travelling in different ways.
The purpose or' Summer 3eading Proqraa and of all of t5is ac5iviky
is to keep all children reading dlrlng the summer an:! to stimulaks
those who can 50 read the very best. T5ere is also a section for preschoolers xL.0 arp read to. Educational research recommends reading to a child as being one of the best methods of precaring him or her for reading. Research and individual responses from
parents show that reading during the summer is an excellent way
to keep from losing any ground befori school starts again. Our
Programs try to attract the children to joining the Summer Reading
Program, as well as have some educa5ional element as well. There
is a serious purpose in all of this activity, but it has to be entertaining and fun in order to attract and hold the interest of young people.
The two regular programs that are carried over during the summer
are Storytime 3n Wednesday and Grzindgarsnt's Storytime on
Saturday. All other regular programming ceases to make time for
Summer Reading Program. The Grana2arent's Storytime has passed
it's first anniversary and is doing well. A number of patrons
come every Saturday just for that event.
The Summer Reading Program started off with a Kick-Off Party,
with the musical group Jackstraws singing songs about transportation.
It was also the first day to register for the summer program, and
a great many attended and registered.
The annual pet show had the theme this year of "That's My Pet!"
and featured Xarsha Solomon as the judge. Marsha always researches
rare pets befor2the shows and is able to share some fascinating
facts about the animals in the show. All pets win small prizes and ribbons. ilesco Pet Center donated all of the prizes and
the ribbons were provided by the Friends of the Carlsbad Library-
There was so much interest in the "Ride America" program that attendance had to be limited by drawing, but the lucky winners
and their families made quite a group for the spectacular
demonstration presented by Bill Middleton, instructor/manaser of
the stables.
a guided riding lesson, and answering hundreds of questions from
parents and children.
This included a tour of the stables, the tack room,
Bubbles of Fun was the final program presented this month. The presenter ma-?ages to teach about surface tension and be highly
amusing at the same time.
So, another Summer Reading Program is off and running wit3 over
400 young people participating by the end of June.
COLLECTION DEVELOPHENT AND ACQUISITIONS STATISTICS REPORT June 1994 - '-
Items Received
----------F--- Total Baker & Taylor Direct
Books - Adult
...................................
Mah 545 421 160 Branch 110 89 21 Centro 75 0 75
subtotal 730 510 256
Books - Children Main
Branch Centro subtotal
42
23
0
65
40 2
23 0
0 0
63 2
Audio - Adult 158 137 21
Audio - Children 16 1 15
Video 147 93 54
Total Received 1 I 116 804 348 .......................................................
Orders Placed ------------- June 1994 Fiscal Year to Date
Orders 147 1 I 044 Requests (items) 1 I 246 13 I 723
...................................
Videos Received from PNSC after being cataloged
(Professional Media Senices Corporation)
186 videos
June 1994 Hi st or)' Ststistics I033 I??;
Current Toto1 Total Total
Additions Current €3' Last FY Nxth Miitions Holdings HDldi 33s
Titles
1'01unss
112 3,148 30,774 27,626
146 3 , 928 39,415 35,487
&scription of holdings:' Titles Volumes Cataloged in INLEX
Non-Circ Circ. Microf om
B~olcs
BXI!<E - GFI-CIRC
Fx~ks - Microform
Periodicals - Bun3
Periodiczls - Kicrofonn
Raps Wccrofih (census, etc.)
14 , 353
759
14,759
11,218
759
17,721
3 I 029
1,656
8,884
16,119
425 Total 29,671 ._ ~
143
179
4.824
183
4,849
Microforms added this month:
Fi Im 34 -- Fiche
CALEN?AR YEAR GOALS: This mnth Total calendar year Volunteer hours 32 196
4 24 Programs he Id
Attendance
NSDCGS bk/=riqipnmt spnditures $2608 -40
199 1 228
-6
This
Month
mal Total
ThisFY. Last FY ACTIVITY: +. - This
Mmth
Last N 1,136
44
86 1
33
194
8
Reference Questions
Researchers registered
Circulating checkout
Daily average
Daily average
Daily average
J
- 14,608
49
11,331
2,010
-1.58-
+119
+4
+137 +2 - 21-
14 , 234
A7
1,255
- 998
38
173
7
__ .. 48 1.
. 10,506
35
.1 , 791
7 -- .--
DISTRIBTJl'ION OF RESEARCHERS:
This County
FY
This This Manth N City This
Mmth
?his This State
Mnth FY
Car 1 sbad
Del Mar area East S.D. area Encinitas area Escondido area
FallbropX . Oceans ide
S.n. City etc. San Marcos Vista
1 1
3 87
1 2'
1 2
1 25
1,960 7.0s Uaeles 27 204 ' Alabama --
17%. -~e 96 959 Arizona -- a BjVPrside 2- nu -
S. Carolina 1 2. 387 -- --
-- 31 279 Hawaii
60 Kansas
64Fj Santa,3.-, 4 Nemda -- --
175
7 38 53 55 34 AfiL 147 67 93
EQC
1Lb -- other -- J ,083
LA COSTA BRANCH LIBRARY
Montly Report
June 1994
*CIRCULATION*
Branch circulation was 20,425 for the month of June. This total
included 10,155 adult items, 7,613 children's items and 2,657 video
tapes. Circulation averaged 76 items an hour or 786 items a day. This was in increase of 2% over June of 1993.
*USERS*
Average daily use by library patrons was 750. The "people counter"
at the door was in service only one week of the month. The balance
of the time it was beingrepaired. Therefore, no grant total can be
given. However, the total users recorded for the 6 recorded days
the counter was in operation was 4,500.
\
*CHILDREN'S AREA*
"Around the World in 80 Ways" (Summer Reading Program) began June 20.
By the end of the month, 195 students had registered. The opening
program, Icarus Puppet Show brought traditional literature to life
with Tales of Brer Rabbit. Thirty five children and parents attended the performance in front of the Branch Library.
*VOLUNTEERS*
With the beginning of Summer, three new volunteers have offered
assistance. Ben Carey (7th grade) rides his bike from Encinitas
to help Pat Brunini with the Summer Reading Program every week day
from noon to 4pm.or 5pm. Chris Savarese and Darren Watson (both
high school seniors) have begun volunteering for experience and
credit for community service.
*NEW STAFF*
This summer, four long term hourly staff will be leaving the
Branch library. In each case, they are leaving to attend college -
two freshman, one junior and one law school. Therefore, 4 new
people have been hired. Three are pages. They are Krystine Boone,
a Junior at Carlsbad High School, Robert Johnson, a student at
Palomar College and Jake Sexton, a student at UCLA (Jake worked
previously at the Main Library) Diane Muenchau will begin training
as a circulation clerk, July 6. She is a resident of the La Costa
area and is experienced in data entry and customer service.
*SELF-CHECKOUT*
' The self-checkout machine performed well in June. It checked out 951 items or 4.66% of the total circulation. Of print - only materials, the self-checkout did 6.23%-of the circulation.
/ 'GRAND TOTAL
1
FY
93-94
Media Graphics
MEMA STAT5i4s03
PARTNERSHIPS FOR CHANGE/CENTRO DE INFORMACION
Monthly Report
June 1994
1.- Centro de Monnau6n Newsletter. Over 1200 copies of the May/June Centro de
Informaci6n Newsletter, in Spanish and English editions, were distributed in the community
during the second week of June.
2.- Adult Pro2 On June 21, Sonia Garcia from Lifeline Community Services gave
a presentation about Budgeting. Patrons received information about how to reduce the
cost of food and other expenses, how to manage personal accounts, and how to solve
common financial problems.
3.- children's meramrmn On June 15, a Migrant Education preschool class visited the
Centro for Storytime. The Sewing Club met twice this month, On June 20 the Centro de
Informaci6n, in conjunction with the Main Library, started the Summer Reading Program.
By June 30th, the Centro staff had enrolled 89 chiIdren in the program.
4.- Community Partnershk. The Centro was used as a polling place on June 7, Election
Day. Two hundred Carlsbad residents voted at this site.
5.- Community Outreach. On June 1, the Cenuo de Informaci6n participated in the
Jefferson Elementary School Multi-Cultural Festival With an information booth. During the
month of June Centro Supervisor Lizeth Shonson and the Head of Children's Services
John Quartarone visited the elementary schools to promote the Summer Reading Program.
6.- Survw~ . D&g the week of June 6, library user surveys were distributed among the
patrons at the Centro de Informaci6n. On June 6 and 7, Centro Supervisor Lizeth
Simonson and Centro staff member JosC Maldonado visited several adult ESL classes to
conduct library surveys in Spanish and English among the students. On Saturday June 11,
Centro staff conducted library user surveys in English and Spanish at the Main Library.
7.- Lii Presentation. On June 15, Centro Supervisor Lizeth Simonson made a
presentation about the Centro de Informaci6n and the services that the library offer, to the
community to a group of representatives of different social service organizations that serve
the migrant population in the North County area. The meeting was held at the Posada de
Guadalupe in Carisbad.
8.- Centro Sum r Position. On June 21., the City Council formally approved the
Centro Supervisor's position as a pennanent 3/4 - time city position, with allocations from
the General Fund. PFC Coordinator Lynda Jones, Cliff Lange, and Geoff Amour wrote and
submitted a job description to the Human Resources Department to begin the hiring
process.
9.- Barrio Communiw Desiprn and Land Use Plan Studv. The library provided the Planning
Department with a response to the library-related recommendations in the aty's Barrio
Community Design and Land Use Plan Study. Recommendations included 1) expanding
programs at the Centro de Informaci6n for children and teens and 2) pursuing acquisition
of additional library books (in Spanish) for teens.
10.- MMC Proiect. PFC Coordinator Lynda Jones invited Roger Cazares, Executive
Director of the MAAC Project, to make a presentation to the Barrio Carlsbad Association
on June 2. The MAAC Project is involved in community development, low-income housing,
Headstart, drug rehabilitation, and many other programs in the county and especidy
works with the Hispanic community. Mr. Cazares and MAAC Housing Coordinator Silvia
Martinez focused thek comments on the Mercado project in Barrio Logan, an affordable
housing and economic development project which could serve as a model for Carisbad. On
June 24, PFC Coordinator Lynda Jones; Centro Supdsor Lizeth Simonson; City CounciI
members Julie Nygaard, Ramona Finnila, and AM Kdchin; Housing/Redevelopment
Director Evan Becker and Assistant Debbie Faun-, Housing Commissioner Doug A*;
and 2 Carlsbad developers interested in affordable housing were special guests of the
MAAC Project at the Grand Opening of the Mercado Apartments in Barrio Logan.
11.- Liibrarv Staff Meetinn. On June 23, library staff members Susan Simpson, Cathi
Berchiolli, and Callie Ahrens facilitated a library staff meeting using a video about the
experiences of college students from other countries studying in the US. This video is
from the Staff Development Collection'provided through PFC by the State Library for staff
training in diversity issues.
REFERENCE ACTMTIES FOR JUNE 1994
Reference questions totaled 6404 during the month of June,
an increase of 426 over last year. Reserves totaled 1885, an
increase of 163 over last year. Online Searches totaled 22, a
decrease of 12 over last year.
During the month of June, there was 1 Reference Skills Class,
1 demo and 1 tour.
Char Kennedy attended a CD-ROM demo at San Diego County
headquarters on June 3. Various vendors, such as EBSCO, H.W.
Wilson, Information Access, etc. presented the tatest version of their
products. These included interactive encyclopedias, f ull-text
magazines and newspapers retrievabie via computers. The
Reference Department is considering EBSCO's Health Source, .
the L.A. Times full-text, and a version of full-text magazines on
CD-ROM. The Childrens Department is adding Grolier's
Encyclopedia to the network; all of these tools will eventually
be available to the Branch when they are connected to
the network. .1
There was a Reference Staff Meeting on June 10.
Char attended the Friends of the Library Annual Meeting on
Junk 16 to thank them for all their support in building the
Business Reference collection and for purchasing computer
hardware and software for both staff and the public to use.
Char represented the library at an Internet Training the
Trainers Workshop at UCSD on June 17.
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Technical Services Report
June 1994 ,
t
* In June, Technical Services staff added 1,281 books and 672 audiovisual items to the library's collection. A total of 921 books and 200 A-V items were withdrawn from the collection.
dial-up catalog in June. In addition, the library catalog was accessed through Main Street on Daniels Cablevision 222 tixes.
check out 951 items in June. This is slightly over 4.5% of the
total circulation at the branch that month.
Library users with computers made 342 calls to the library's
The 3M SelfCheck station at the La Costa branch was used to
Us0 in June, we began to investigate ways to increase access to the library's CD-ROM services by networking computer workstations at the branch so that they can be used to search CD- ROM reference sources that are housed at other locations. Since this would involve the upgrade of existing telephone lines, the installation of cabling, and the provision of new equipment, it
may be some time before we are able to finish this project. Staff froni Technical Services, Reference Services, La costa
Branch, and the city's Information Systems department are all involved .
Hidway through the month, one of our staff, Terry Bradshaw,
announced that she is expecting twins in December. Terry has worked in Technical Services as a full-time employee since 1989 and worked part-time in Circulation before that. Everyone is pleased with her good news.
July 12, 1994
TO: LIBRARY BOARD
FROM: Library Director
VIDEO FEE CHANGE AND LOAN POLICY RECOMMENDATION
On June 21, 1994, the City Council approved an increase in the video
insurance fee from $SO to $.75. Staff plans to implement the new fee on
September 1, 1994. Appropriate news releases and flyers announcing the
change will be distributed prior to September 1.
After reviewing the video service, staff is also recommending that the
maximum number of video titles loaned be increased from 4 to 6 tapes per
user.
The video insurance fee was established by the City Council in June of
1983 at $SO. The cost of video tapes has increased since then, and the
costs to support the collection also have increased. The $.25 increase will
allow the library to continue to develop the collection and to maintain its
quality.
With the size of the collection now in excess of 10,000 tapes, it is reason-
able to increase the number of videos that may be checked out at one time
by library users.
CLIFF LANGE
June 27, 1994
Cost of Delivery 5/8" Meter
Cost of Delivery 1" Meter
Cost of Delivery 3/4" Meter
TO: POLICE CHIEF
FIRE CHIEF LIBRARY DIRECTOR
COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR CITY ENGINEER PLANNING DIRECTOR
DATA PROCESSING MANAGER
Senior Management Analyst - Finance 6b-/
GENERAL MANAGER - CMWD
FROM:
7.50 8s) 1.00
7.65 8.70 1.05
7.75 8.75' 1 .oo
IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW AND INCREASED FEES FOR 1994-95
Cost of Delivery 1 1/2" Meter 8.20
On June 21,1994, the City Council approved all of the staff recommendations to increase and add
new fees within the Citfs fee schedule. General City fees may be increased effective August 1,
1994 and are outlined in the first table. Development related fees can be increased September 1,
1994, and are illustrated within the second table. The new rates are shown in the shaded column. Please make the appropriate changes within your department in order to implement the increased
and new fees.
930 1.10
Cost of Delivery 2" Meter
Cost of Delivery 2 1/2" Meter
Cost of Delivery 3" Meter
Cost of Delivery 4" Meter
Cost of Delivery 6" Meter
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Cost of Delivery 8" Meter
18.35 20.80 2.45
22.65 25-70 3.05
27.00 30.60 3.60
33.20 37.65 4.45
35.80 40.55 4.75 1 4075T -
Holiday Park Picnic Shelter
Conservation Rate per Unit I 1.48- r -
0.00 Vadousf
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1.51 1 .03 II
Facility Rental Extra Staff/Hour I 7.00 I 9.w I 2.00 II
Safetv Center Rental I various* I - vdous* 1 II
Train Deuot I 0.00 I vaIiow* I II
DEVELOPMENTRELATEDFEES Implementation Date - September 1,1994
1993-94 1994-9s Fee Description Fee Fee Amount
Sewer Connection I 39.00 I 83.00 I 1 .oo TIF - Residential Cost per Trip Outside CFD
TIF - Residential Cost Trip
Outside CFD I 21.00 I 1 .oo "IF - COmma/Indust Cost pa Trip
InsideCFD .
If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at extension 2973.
C: Finance Director Assistant Finance Director Accountant - Helga Stover
Accountant - Barb- Hodg
Accountant - Hilary Hogan
Programmer Operator - Bill Baer
July 12, 1994
TO: LIBRARY BOARD
FROM: Library Director
COFFEE CART RECOMMENDATION
Attached is a brochure from the Public Liirary Association that describes
food services provided by several libraries around the United States. Two
reasons most often given for providing food services are: as a service to
library users; as a source of revenue.
The proposal to establish a coffee cart service in the Carlsbad Liirary is
based on the same two reasons. Many people have suggested that it would
be nice to have coffee at the library. With the current, and relatively long-
lived, budget problems, it seems prudent to consider additional revenue
sources.
My recommendation is that the coffee cart service be provided on a
contract basis with a private vendor. The library would work with Purchas-
ing to develop an appropriate Request for Proposal.
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The entries which follow are based on responses to a survey that was sent in the Spring of 1993. The comments were left as the respondents wrote them, as much as possible, to retain the flavor of their writing styles. The PLA Retail Outlets in Public Libraries Committee wants to
enlarge this listing of food services provided by public
libraries in their buildings. Send information about
libraries not on this list to:
A. Michael Deller or fax to: 313-421-4860 Livonia Public Library
32777 Five Mile Road ??? call: 313-421-8306 Livonia, MI 481 54-3045
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Type of food smice offered: Espresso Cart
Library: Boulder Public Library (Main) P.O. Drawer H . 1000 Canyon Blvd. Boulder, CO 80306
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ates 1.4 million items per year (1992). ~
150-200 sq. ft.'; "not includinqg? a buiIding that ,-is 92,'oOO;'sq:'Gft-ri -- - *+-.e- -. * %a?.
ovided the chairs and tablei, ahd -.
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ovided the espresso cart.--= .:
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pplies: The vendor provides the J :supplies. aself -- service cart.
Reveaws: No revenues
-Why provide the serpice? - -will end 6-30-93.
iorientation.
<source of revenue.
0- staff k public.
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-.- * 9 The present sitkation is a -pilot
Saw this as an amenity for the public, not a :
Will be doing a competitive bid process
Vee positive responses .. ,@th - from
for a more permanent vendor...will still be an espresso cart
1- e g ->--* (r f . '. Cautions, "druthers," if only: "flack" from City Council - did not see purpose for it.
want our Friends group to manage the cart & also collect any
future revenues. go into the general fund.
Initially got '-slot of We
Council disagrees & wants the revenues to No resolution on the matter at this stage. (May 1993) L
Type of food service offered: vending machines in a hallway
Library: Huntington Beach Public Library 7111 Talbert Avenue Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Contact: Ron Hayden, Library Director
The library circulates 1,200,000 items per year.
Size of food service area: 562 sq. ft., in a building that is soon to grow from 74,000 sq. ft. to 117,000 sq, ft. in November 1993.
Equipotent: An outside vendor provided the vending machines,
Revenues: The library has received $6974.00 as a commission
Why providk the service?
and also re-s tocks them.
on the vending machine sales.
staff. Yes, we're glad that we provide food service. The library is located in a park setting, and no commercial eating places are nearby. Also, the snack area concentrates eating into one area only and discourages patrons eating in other areas of the library. fa
foods would be ideal; however, this would require additional staff.
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Cautions, "druthers," rf'only: A snack area with fresh
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Type of food service offered: Restaurant
Library: Broward County Main Library 100 South Andrews Ave. Fort Lauderdale, FL 333301 - _. . .-La.
+d Contact: Eileen Cobb, or Samuel Morrison, Library Director -I
.. -. . The library circulates 60,000 items per month.
Size of food senice area:
. . . .. - .I . . --. .. .- - _... .. 2,000 sq.'ft. in a building that
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the library budget. 4
Equi'pent: The equipment and hardware wcre"prov1ded from .. ..
Staff/ Supplies: An outside vendor provides the supplies . . i - :- ka- 5: - ..
and staffing.
..,e Y -- \ ..- Rwenues: $42,000 annually is received by the County as a .-A:-*4b. -%&$ .- ! - -if - - condition of the lease.
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Why provide the service? The Broward County Main Library is
an 8 story facility with 8 meeting rooms and a 300 seat 7 auditorium. It is a multi-purpose building and the center . of activity in downtown Ft. Lauderdale.
etc. The restaurant adds to the ambience of the modern
also do all of the catering in the library for receptions, dinners, and meetings.
1 ;7-,:. . ' 7- People come to the
..- 4 library. Yes! (We are glad uc decided to provide service.) . . ,_I_ Z'' . The restaurant serves 300-400 people daily for lunch. They
I library to spend the day doing research, attending meetings, .-, -I . <I.: .''=:T'
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Cautions, "druthers," if only: Nothing. The restaurant, called "The Charcuterie," is a nice addition to the library. They serve gourmet salads, soups, sandwiches, and hot and cold entrees daily - no hot dogs or hamburgers. revenues from the lease o€ the space to the restaurant operation go to the County general fund. not the library.
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Type of food service offered: Vending machines and seating
for 12
Library: Irving Public Library P.O.Box 152288 Irving, TX 75015
Contact: Dr. Lamar Veatch, Library Director
The library circulates 662,500 items annually (1992) and a door count of 1,250 per day.
Size of food service area: A separate room approximately 300 sq. ft. in a building that has 85,000 sq. ft.
Equipment: The library provided the tables and stools used in the food service area, and a vendor provides the machines and re-stocks them.
organization, not the library.
of our patrons. It is a good and well appreciated service.
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Revenues: Any profits benefit the City employees
Why provide the service? For the benefit and-convenience
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Cautions, @@druthers," if only: custodial duties. Some problems 3rith people "sneaking" food and drink into the library proper. Our vending area is part of the lobby. Noise is also a problem at times.
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Contact:' Elizabeth Gay Teoman, Central Library Director
The library circulates 878,197 items annually.
Si28 of food se&ce area: 1,359 sq. ft. in a building of 251,604 sq. ft. .
mprsnt: The equipment, furniture and hardware were provided by a vendor contracting with the building.-- management f inn.
The library realizes no revenues at this temporary location. to its renovated and expanded building, we expect to be more involved in providing food services.
Revenues:
However, when the library returns .
Why provide the service?
by the library, it has proved to be an important benefit for both the public and staff.
Although the Cafe was not provided
Cautions, "druthers," if only: No response to this section.
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Type of food service offered: Vending machines
Library: Geauga County Public Library System Geauga West Library
13455 Chillicothe Rd. Chesterland, OH 44026
Contact: Cynthia Orr
The 1 i brary ci rcul ates approximately 300,000 i terns per year and growi ng.
Site. of food service area: 100 sq. ft . for vending machines plus seating in adjoining area of about 3000 sq. ft. in a building that has a total of 22,000 sq. ft.
Equipment: The furniture and hardware were provided from the library budget. The vending machines are provided and stocked by a local vendor. monitors the area and provides cleanfhg. I-
The library
Revenues: The commission on sales has been about $1700 annually.
Why provide the service? Mainly because we are very near a high school and middle school. When we planned the building (moved into new building May 1989) we tried to plan space for children after school. This lead to discussions of hungry children. chocolate machine, and one with snacks and candy. We are glad that we have the vending machines. without disturbing other patrons. A cup of coffee.is a natural adjunct.
We have two soda machines which include juice, a coffee/hot
The lobby, Commons area, is a comfortable spot for a chat
Cautions, "druthers," if only: You need an area devoted to food. We keep it out of the 1 i brary "proper."
Da you have questions about gift shops, book stores or other retail outlets in public libraries? You may write to:
A. Michael Detler Livonta Public ti brary 32777 Ffvc Ulle Rd. Livonia, HI 48154-3045 or fax: 313-421-4860
00 you know of a library not listed here that provides food service? Please let us know, so that we may include them in our listing!
LJBRARY REQUEST TO FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
FOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT 1994-95
1. Libraw Materials
Extra copies of bestsellers Books on Tape Easy Readers/picture books Reference books
2. CD ROM Station (computer, CD ROM player, printer, furniture) for Children's Services
3. CD ROM drives (6) for Reference Services
2 printers
,
4. CD ROM Health Source
$ 5,000
5,000
5,000
8,000
$23,000
$4 , 280
$ 3,531
$ 1,000
$ 2,000
5. Software, dictionaries and tutor resources
for Adult Learning Program $ 2,000
6. 486 Compaq Prolinea 4/33 hard drive model 120 $ 1,314
$ 1,659 7% Tax 116
$ 1,775
Compaq color monitor SVGA 345 345
TOTAL $37,586
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HICHAEL DILLON & ASSOC FAX NO, 9 18-448-4808
TO: CLA iuEm3ERs nM, hLL c:()QPEFum Lf8RARY SYSrnVS
FROM: Mike Dillon, LDbby'isi
Christiar Dillon, Lobbyisr
S13 1448, by Seaator David Robmi, the Jibmry benefit assessment masure, ww
pruurtcd ort'the Awxzibly Floor late Lhis morning by Asrcrnhlyvamart Betty &-nett (D-Long Ecach). Abscn&lynierulus Hilda Sslis. Julie Borarrein, and Blaine Evtin
rose to speak an bchalf of &e bill. Said Ass:rcbIywamn Barnstein, "The mewage 1
got from Proposition I3 is &at voters ddt wait the Iqislature making judgements
fer locrl districts." The most dramatic strknenu anic from Aj;llrcmblywomla &sin
who said, "I must remiad rnembus,..the Good Faicy doe not pravidc scrviw in California. (:hiltlrrn have becn shunted our on to the streeb becaw thc fibrariu .;u' dosed. We ought to get out of the way. If we, the Rate, don't want to fund Iibraric
&sn lct rhc Iocals do it!" The only member '!o riw in npposition ws Republimn
Ascrubfyiuan Berric %C;htrr.
Unfortunately, thrcc kcy Democratic uiciubrrs wm: absent today, and dcspite strong
lobbying efforts, the bill sttill fell thrcc rhost of die S VUICS required. Alf kocran
voted "aye" except members ConnoIIy and LJnibesg, Laitially, ody two Rcpubticurr.
Assaiddymcmbrrs Rainey and Frazee voted "aye.' Over tbe coursc of the foliowhg
fwo hours, Bill Mcrfing, 1A County Lobbyist; Dan Wdl, Counry SupervisOrs
Asocisdon; Maura Katy and AlIcn 1)rvmpt of tlrc California State Couocil of Service Euxployeer, and myself pulled Asxmhly Republican rncmhert off the floor and pleaded for their suppurl. Vltimardy, Republicans Jan Goldnu'th, Trh Harvey, Pa@ Knight, Bruce McPhersou, Shii SUUI~ and Nao Thgi decided FO Vote "aye" ou
the bill.
Senator Robe& hac bwn pntd reconaidcrstian for SB lH8, &ad tbc till ij likrly tu
he hard when the legislature rmrm August Wh. PI- write your Asscmbly representative at this time and urge their xuppo~ and don't forget w oddtw a Icttcr
ta rhe Covernot as wcll.
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Paul H0rche.r
Rncr Johnson Bill Jones David lhtowlcs Bill Morrow curt Prhglc Chuck Quirckmbush
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California Voter Opinion Poll, 1994
Conducted for
Public Library Section
California Library Association
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Twelve hundred California voters were interviewed between May 13 and 22, 1994
regarding their use, opinions and interest in public libraries. Highlights of those
results:
California voters strongly acknowledge the important role that Libraries play
in society. 95% agree that libraries play an essential role in the education of
children and 91% agree that public libraries are essential to the quality of life
in their communities.
0 When asked if there were a measure on the local ballot to raise taxes
specifically for library services, 73% of respondents would pay some amount,
with only 23% not supporting any tax at all (with 4% undecided). 45% stated
they would support a tax of $50 per year. Younger voters are more likely to
support a tax than older voters, and people of color are more supportive than
whites. Strong support occurs from the San Francisco Bay Area counties,
while opposition is greatest in the Inland Empire and Sierra counties.
Support for a tax increase with education and income levels, and with
library usage.
A majority of voters support a bond measure to raise money for pubLic library
buildings. About 53% of respondents support a bond measure, and about 34%
oppose. Again, people of color are more supportive than whites, and those
from inland counties are more opposed than those from coastal counties.
There is widespread agreement that the state has a responsibility to fund local
libraries. 81% agree that the state should ensure adequate funding of local
libraries, with only 15% disagreeing. This finding was consistent across all
subgroups. When asked if funding should come from state government,
local government or both, 80% stated both. Among that group, about 58%
stated that state government’s contribution should be at least 20% of all funds.
A large majority of respondents think government spends too little on public
libraries. 59% stated states and local government spends too little, with only
2% stating government spends too much. 21% think government spends the
right amount. Results are relatively consistent across subgroups, with even
Republicans and conservatives agreeing that government spends too little on the libraries.
When told that the average government spending on public libraries is about
$20 per person per year and asked what the proper amount should be, about
half of the respondents felt that it should be more. 26% did not know, 20%
felt that $20 was the correct amount, and less than 5% thought government
should spend less than $20 per person per year. The average dollar amount
offered by respondents was $44 per person per year. Higher values were
suggested by those living in the San Francisco and Los Angeles area. The
amount suggested by those that use the library at least six times a year was
about $50, while those that have not used the library suggested, on average,
$37 per year.
Even though there is strong support for better library funding when
confronted with realistic proposals on raising taxes, voters support only a tax
on liquor and a tax on videotape rentals, while strongly opposing a fee on
utilities and telephones and increases in the sales tax, income tax rate, or
parcel tax. The most popular revenue generating measure is a budget set
aside to be used only by libraries (74% support).
e About 77% of respondents have visited their local library at least once in the
last twelve month, and 85% of household had at least one use. The typical
respondent had visited the library 4 times in the last twelve months, but, due
to a number of extremely frequent users, the mean visits was 13. Education
plays a large role in library usage, with higher educated respondents visiting
much more than those with lower education. Usage of the library is a strong
predictor of support for ballot propositions and revenue generating measures.
Those that do not use the libraries most frequently state they get their information
elsewhere (28%) or have no use for the libraries '(25%).
Voters generally give two responses to what libraries can do to improve
themselves: open more hours (28%), and increase the selection of books and
materials (12%). 8% generically say that libraries need more money, while
11% say libraries are fine as they are. The Sacramento and Bay Areas are more
likely to state longer hours, while more materials are relatively more
requested by respond.ents under the age of 30.
Respondents are very positive about the attributes of their local public library,
with over 80% agreeing that their library is clean and attractive, safe, easy to
use, in a convenient location, and has staff that are friendly, courteous,
knowledgeable, professional and can answer their questions. About two-
thirds agree that the library has up-to-date materials. Only about half state
that the library is open when you need it. Those disagreeing that the library is
open when you need it are respondents in their 40s, those in the North State,
San Francisco/Alameda, Santa BarbaraWentura, and Sacramento area
counties, and those with post graduate education.
A variety of services are rated either absolutely critical or very important to
the voters. The highest rated services are summer reading programs for
children and recreational reading for all ages. Other programs for students,
children, and seniors were also rated high. Comparatively lower ratings were
given to computer access and providing videotapes for loan. Summer
reading programs for children were rated especially high by women under the
age of 50 (88% critical or very important) and African-Americans.
A higher proportion of respondents stated that they had used the library for
personal research than for checking out books for pleasure reading (64% and
57% respectively have done so within the last twelve months.) Other
services used by over one-third of the respondents in the last twelve months
include taking children to the library, reading magazines or newspapers, and
conducting research for business. About onefourth or less have obtained
videotapes, CDs or audiotapes or attended programs or meetings.
About 60% of respondents give public libraries excellent or good ratings,
relatively comparable to other departments such as police and parks and
recreation. Libraries were rated higher than public schools and streets and
sewers, but lower than the fire department. Library ratings were highest in
San Mateo/Santa Clara and Southern California counties outside of Los
Angeles, and were relatively lower in North State counties. Political party,
ideology, gender, employment, and other demographic factors have little
effect on one’s ratings of libraries.
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CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY
No. 9402
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - July 7,1994
STATE LIBRARIAN ANNOUNCES RESIGNATION
Gary E. Strong, State Librarian of California for nearly 14 years, announced his resignation
today at a special management briefing for State Library staff. In his Ietter of resignation to
California Governor Pete Wilson, Mr. Strong said that he was honored to have served as State
Librarian since his initial appointment September 10, 1980. He told &e Governor that he had
accepted the position of Director of the Queens Borough Public Library in New York City, and that
he would assume his duties there in early September.
. Appointed State Librarian of California in 1980 by Governor bund G. Brown, Jr., and
- confirmed by the State Senate, Mr. Strong was reappointed by Governor Deukmejian and retained
by Governor Pete Wilson. Mr. Strong also serves as Chief Executive Officer of the California
Library Services Board, Chairperson of the California State Literacy Resource Collaborative Council,
and Director of the California State Library Foundation.
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FOR FURTHER Library Administration CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY
Under his leadership, the California State Library created the California Literacy Campaign
and the Families for Literacy Program, and the California Legislature passed and the Governor
signed into law, the California Library Literacy Services Act. Recognizing that libraries must
address the growing diversity of California's communities, Mr. Strong initiated the Parmerships for
Change program to help meet the information needs of California's major ethnic and
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racial populations and recent immigrants.
Mr. Strong led the way in establishing the California Research Bureau in the
California State Library. The Bureau conducts public policy research for members of the California
Legislature, the Governor and his Executive Cabinet, and other elected State officials. Under his
direction, a second suucture. the Library and Courts II building. was built in Sacramento to house
the State Library's operations. thereby fhhing a major capital expansion for the Library. The
building also houses the Library's historical collections, as well as a state-of-the-art coqcter
platform for the implementation of various new technologies that enhance access to the Library's vast
resources by all libraries across the state.
Mr. Strong holds a Master of Arts degree in library science from the University of
Michigan and a Bachelor of Science degree in education from the University of Idaho. He has
served as Resident of the Oregon and Pacific Northwest Library Associations, the Library
Administration and Management Association (a division of the American Library Association),
COSLA (the Chief Officers of State Library Agencies), and the Western Council of State Libraries.
He co-edited Literate America Emerging: Seventeen New Readers Speak Out, which was published
in 1991, regularly contributes to professional literature, and is a frequent speaker on libraries and
adult literacy.
Mr. Strong's work in bringing Internet access to the citizens of California was
recognized this year at the Govenrment Technology Conference, where he was awarded the
Governor's Award for Exceptional Achievement. He was named Distinguished Alumnus of the
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University of Michigan School of Liirary Science in 1984 and rcceived the Exceptional Achievement
Award (1992) from the Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library agencies. He is active
in the American Library Association, the Special Libraries Association. and various professional and
antiquarian organizations.
It is well understood that the Newpod Beach
Public Library, with its capaciiy to inform and
enrich every individual in the community, is a
pu bl icl y-luppotted instihlion. tjowever, this
critical civic resource also looks to individuals,
foundationr and businerres for wpplernentary
support Such generos ity provides materials,
services and programs that are above and beyond
lhose furnished by the City; ones that enrich and
expand the Library experience. Procurement of these private fundr is the
mission of lhe Newpod Beach Public Library foundation.
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H m * Donors of $1,000, and more, will be recognized on a wall of honor inside the new
Ilwc wish thd this membership donahon be designated to the following:
Newport Beach Central library c
CasseHes, CDI and Videos Children? Services
Literacy Programs
Burinerr Programs and Services
leciures, Ad and Musical Presentations
Please use our contribution as needed -
Newport Beach Public Library
1000 Avocado Avenue Newport Beach, CA 92660 Phone: 714 m7 17-3800 Fax: 7 14.640- 5648 Email: nbphf@ciass.org
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3. UnRAcYSIRVIcIJ- Fouranapu&n running an amy of programs wiu highlight this area foradlIiflitaacystudentsandtbeir
volumcaarton. 4. POWUR LIBRARY- Fd cmmt fidon ad nonfiction
books, books on casatc, maga- zines, and sound snd video
recordings. A sepance Young
Adult don will be housed in the northeast comer. 1. ST'AHR CHILD REN'S
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CARLSBAD CITY LIBRARY
STATISTICS
JUn8 1994
Jun . - 1994
Jun .
1993 % Chancre CIRCULATION
MAIN LIBRARY Pr int/Audio Video Equipment
58,336
15,287
28
56,718
13,294
13
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TOTAL: 73,651 70,025 -5
BRA" Print/Audio Video
17,478
2.595
+3
+2
+3
18,047
2.650
20,073 20,697 TOTAL:
CENTRO TOTAL: 875 908 +4
-3 GRAND TOTAL: 94,599 91,630
REBBRE#Cl3 QUESTIONS
Centro Genealogy
Children's Adult Online Branch
211 189 - 10
1,136 1,255 + 10
1,495 2,198 + 47
5,978 6,404 +7
34 22 - 35
2.297 2,124 -8
TOTAL: 11,151 12,192 +9
JfJ3DIAIGRAPEICS PROJECTS
Media Graphics
27 34 + 26
26 20 - 23
53 54 +2 TOTAL:
PEOPLE COUNT (Daily Average)
Centro Main Library Branch
TOTAL:
ATTENDANCE AT PROGRAMS
Centro Genealogy Adult Children's: Main Branch
TOTAL:
J== IBRARY L oms
Requests by Carlsbad Received by Carlsbad Requests of Carlsbad Filled by Carlsbad
REGISTRATI ON8
Centro
Main Library Branch
' JUn. - 1993 JUn. - 1994 3 Chancre
53 79 + 49 1,842 1,717 -7 568 750 + 32
2 , 463 2 , 546 +3
182 47 - 74
165 199 + 21
13 7 42 - 69
733 737 +1 20 132 + 560
1,237 1,157 -6
161 138 - 14
153 135 - 12
437 343 _A. - .22
90 75 - 17
28 25 - 11
837 758 -9
202 288 + 43
TOTAL: 1,067 1,071 ---
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