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MEETING OF:
DATE OF MEETING:
TIME OF MEETING: 3:OO p.m.
PLACE OF MEETING:
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
November 20, 1996
City Council Conference Room
CALL TO ORDER:
President L’Heureux called the Meeting to order at 3:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Library Board Trustees L’Heureux, Curtin and Woodward.
Absent: Library Board Trustees McCann and Moss.
Also Present: Cliff Lange, Library Director
Geoff Armour, Assistant Library Director
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
On motion by Board Trustee Curtin, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held October
23, 1996, were unanimously approved, as presented.
MONTHLY LIBRARY DIVISION HEADS REPORTS.
President L’Heureux referred to the reports contained in the packet, and asked for
comments or questions.
President L’Heureux inquired about the Adult Learning situation with regard to
moving, and Dr. Lange stated the situation has improved at the present time and
nothing further has been done about moving.
In response to query regarding the Harmony Grove fire and the La Costa Branch
Library, Geoff Armour stated that Mike Smith of the Fire Department held a meeting
with key staff on November 13, 1996, at the La Costa Branch Library, and wanted to
explore ways that the Library could tie in to the City’s emergency system. The
Library is open longer hours than City Hall and more people go there. He said that at
the La Costa Branch, the night of the fire, people came in there for information as to
what was happening. Also, people went into the Von’s store for supplies and for
information. He said that the libraries need to get tied into the City’s plan for
emergencies and should become a key point of information.
Mr. Armour said that most of the City’s plans are for an earthquake emergency that
could cause a lot of damage and injuries to people in the libraries. The fire officials
had always said that the libraries should take care of themselves in that case.
November 20, 1996 LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Page 2
MONTHLY LIBRARY DIVISION HEADS REPORTS. (Continued)
Dr. Lange stated that this situation will probably change now, as it is recognized that
the libraries should have a role in the emergency plan. This time, all they could do
was to refer people to the Red Cross.
Mr. Armour stated that some well-meaning citizens came to the La Costa Library the
night of the fire, volunteering to help and staff members were not prepared to deal
with volunteers. He said the libraries could never be shelters, but staff could have a
role in managing volunteers and giving out correct information.
LIBRARY BOARD COMMENTS.
None.
REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF PROPOSITION A ELECTION RESULTS.
Dr. Lange referred to the election results on Prop A distributed to the Trustees today,
and stated that with the votes still being counted, the percentage could be around 62%,
but of course, that still doesn’t pass the proposition. He said that in the debriefing
with the consultants the week after the election, they said two things worked against
them, and that was time and money. There was not enough money to let the voters
know about all the endorsements they had for the proposition.
Library Board Trustee Curtin commented that with all the favorable newspaper
articles that appeared, it was too bad that the proposition didn’t pass, but they did
need more TV and mailings.
Dr. Lange stated that the proposition will be on the ballot again, but the question is
when. He said the San Diego Taxpayers Association has offered to help the nest time
the proposition is on the ballot. He said that the Taxpayers Association felt there
were not enough controls built into the proposition and that it was put together too
hurriedly.
REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF THE CLOSING OF THE COFFEE CART.
Dr. Lange reported that the coffee cart just could not make a profit. The company
bought out their lease by giving the Library their furniture that is in the atrium. He
said that the employees at City Hall and the Library patronized the cart, but there
were just not enough other patrons.
Dr. Lange stated he had asked the Director at San Leandro about their coffee cart and
why it is so successful, and their location is probably part of the answer, as they are
in a downtown area where there is a lot of activity.
Library Board Trustee Curtin inquired whether staff would consider being responsible
for the coffee cart, and Dr. Lange stated they had rejected that approach.
November 20, 1996 LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Page 3
REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF THE CLOSING OF THE COFFEE CART.
(Continued)
Geoff Armour stated that there were complaints about all the children sitting in the
atrium and more or less taking over the area after school.
LITERACY GRANT APPLICATION.
Dr. Lange referred to the copy of the Agenda Bill contained in the packet. He stated
the Library has gotten this grant the last six years, and it is matching grant. The
grant is used to upgrade the computer lab. He said that this item was passed by City
Council on their Consent Calendar on November 5, 1996.
STAFF DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT.
Dr. Lange reported that this is an active committee, and they have revised the
employee handbook. Also, they have included orientation for new employees, for not
only the Library, but the rest of the City offices, as a whole.
REPORT ON THE CALIFORNIA LIBRARY ASSOCIATION ANNUAL
CONFERENCE.
Dr. Lange reported on the conference he attended last Thursday, Friday and Monday in
Sacramento. He felt it was a very good conference; particularly nith regard to the
Institute on Library Buildings and Technology.
KDCI VIDEO ON THE ADULT LEARNING PROGRAM.
The Board watched the video on the adult learning program in Carlsbad.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT.
Dr. Lange reported that next Tuesday night will be a Quadrant Meeting and he will be
on the program. He said he will talk about the 40th anniversary of the Library.
Dr. Lange continued his report, stating they are working on a home page for the
internet and have a committee to develop the content.
Dr. Lange reported that the new building plans are proceeding, and there will be a
presentation to the City Council on December 17, 1996. He said that adjustments
have been made to accommodate technology and code requirements, and that will
increase the cost somewhat.
Dr. Lange said they are recruiting for a Librarian I in the Reference Department. This
position has been frozen for at least five years.
November 20, 1996 LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Page 4
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY.
No report.
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY.
No report.
SERRA ADVISORY BOARD.
Library Board Trustee Woodward gave the report, stating the Serra Cooperative
Library System committees have prepared an update on “Internet Services in Public
Lib rari es ” .
Mr. Woodward stated that the Escondido Library has implemented six internet spaces
for the public. He said that regarding the new San Diego public library building, there
are currently two public internet terminals in most subject sections downtown, and at
least one in each branch library. He said the San Diego County libraries are doing a
series of programs and may show public domain films each Friday night at 9:OO p.m.
Mr. Woodward reported that the Oceanside library is now allowing children under 18
to check out videos, except for those rated PG-13 or R, at $1.00 per day. There is a
one-week checkout for documentaries, sports, etc. They have a $1,500 MURL grant to
buy videos. They have had public internet for 2 !4 years, but do not allow game
playing on the internet system.
Mr. Woodward reported that Carlsbad’s Bill Richmond has made a video on how to
help children use the library.
Mr. Woodward reported that the Serra Audio Visual Service Committee will meet at
the Carlsbad City Library on January 9, 1997, at 9:30 a.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
None
ADJOURNMENT:
By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of November 20, 1996, was adjourned at 3:55
p.m., for a tour of the Circulation and work area improvements.
Ha r r i et t B,’ab$ i t t
Minutes Clerk
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ADULT LEARNING PROGRAM
Monthly Report: October 1996
1. Learner’s Book Published
The end of October, adult learner Kevin Nolan received the first copies of his book, Beyond Fear
and Pride, published by CRC Publications. Kevin wrote and illustrated the book, which is an
allegory set in the Old West. It is the story of a cowboy who struggles with Fear and Pride
because he cannot read. The book is written in a style appropriate for adult new readers. It is
also being promoted to literacy programs for use in tutor training because it conveys the emotions
of adult learners so well. CRC Publications is a church-affiliated publisher, and the book has a
strong Christian theme. Kevin’s book has also been chosen to appear in the Literacy Volunteers
of America (LVA) book catalog, and was first introduced to the public at the national LVA
conference in Tulsa the last week of October. LVA is one of the most respected literacy
organizations and publishers in the country. The book includes a brief summary of Kevin’s own
journey in literacy at the Carlsbad City Library.
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The library was notified in October that it is eligible to apply for $29,253 in matching 96/97 funds
for literacy from the State Library. The library’s proposal devotes most of the finds to upgrading
computer hardware and software in the literacy program. The application goes to the City
Council on November 5’ for approval to submit it to the State Library.
California Librarv Literacv Services Grant
3. Facility
On October 15, Assistant City Manager Frank Mannen facilitated a meeting at which an
agreement was reached about tenant and patron parking at the Colonial Professional Center, in
which the Adult Learning Program is located. Also, City Facilities Manager Chuck Walden has
continued negotiations for possibly moving the program to a different site.
4. ComDuter CataloP (OPAC)
After a delay of 2 years, an online catalog (OPAC) displaying the library’s holdings was installed
in one of the classrooms. The City’s Information Systems Department is working on technical
problems which still prevent the OPAC from functioning.
5. Oceanside Emblem Club Grant
On October 29, five members of the Oceanside Emblem Club came to the Adult Learning
Program to interview adult learner Gail Armstrong for the Emblem Club’s 1996 Literacy Award.
Gail has been studying with her tutor, Bev LaRue, for 3 years. A single parent of 3 children with
her own licensed daycare business, Gail will use her $500 award to pursue a college education.
Gail’s award will be presented at the Emblem Club meeting on November 6.
6. Tutor Training
Eight new tutors were trained October 25-26 by a training team consisting of 3 staff members, 5
experienced tutors, and 1 adult learner.
0 CARLlJBAD CITY LIBRARY
CENTRO DE INFORMACION
Monthly Report
October 1996
1.- Centro de Informaci6n Newsletter. Over 1400 copies of the
English and Spanish Centro de Informacien newsletter, fall issue,
were distributed in the community during the month of October.
2.- Adult Procrrammincr. On October 10, at the Senior Center Auditorium, Centro Supervisor Lizeth Simonson gave a presentation
to the parents of the Head Start program on how the library and the
Head Start families can be partners in our effort to encourage
children to develop a love for reading. This event established the
Partnership in Reading or, in Spanish, Compafieros en la Lectura. Parents make a commitment to accompany their children to the
Carlsbad Main Library or the Centro de Informacih to check out
books. Parents read with the children or to them at the library or
at home. Parents also agree to become regular library users
themselves and to become acquainted with library resources. The
staff at Centro is ready to help parents and children in the
selection of their books and to offer suggestions on how to read to
children to make reading time as pleasurable as possible for both
parents and children. The Head Start children will receive, on
their graduation day, their own library cards.
On October 23, Centro Supervisor Lizeth Simonson and Dulce Crespo, a parent volunteer from Jefferson School, conducted a
workshop in the Jefferson cafeteria with Spanish-speaking parents
from Jefferson and Pine Schools. The theme of the workshop was
IIHow to Read with your Child at Home.It During the presentation a video was shown and handouts were distributed to the parents. Also
a series of skits, showing positive and negative examples, were
presented. These demonstrated how to prepare, suggest, and
encourage a child before a reading time. Parents participated
actively during the workshop, giving suggestions and asking
questions.
3.- Children's Procrrammincr. Bilingual Storycraft Time have been
continuing four times a week during this month.
4.- Tour at the Centro de Informacih. On October 18, a group of
first grade students from Buena Vista School visited the Centro.
Centro Supervisor Lizeth Simonson read a story to the group,
followed by giving information about the Centro's library services
and children's programs in both the Main Library and the Centro.
5.- Llcript - Library Video. Centro staff members JosQ Luis
Maldonado and Lizeth Simonson coached students in recording the
voices in Spanish for the library video,ttDiscovering matts at the Carlsbad City Library.
6.- 8Danish Literacy.
month of October. The Spanish group met eight times during the
MONTHLY STATEMENT
CHILDREN’S D!VlSlON
OCTOBER 1996
During the month of October Children’s staff answered over 2,300 questions and
presented a grand total of 38 programs, 15 of which were storyhours. It was also a
month for class tours, with 7 classes touring the library.
Prime Time Club, a reading club for the primary grades, resumed meeting this month.
There is a great deal of enthusiasm this year, with the attendance averaging between
15 and 20 per session.
Grandparent Storytime is experimenting by having extra sessions on days beside
Saturdays, to see if more children would come at another time.
One of our most exciting events was the Mystery Masquerade program featuring
magician Craig Stone. Craig has built up quite a following among the children and
never fails to surprise and delight his audience.
We were especially pleased at the number of classes touring the library and getting
library cards for everyone in each class. This gives the children an opportunity to have
a card to use during the rest of their school years and helps them to feel comfortable in
the library and ready to use its resources. Depending on the age of the children, tours
include orientation to the materials, OPAC instruction, and CD-Rom instruction. They
also get some pointers on library manners. All of this gives them a head start on doing
research. They are frequently so enthused that they appear later in the day, making an
after-school visit. Because they have met the staff during their visit, they are more
willing to come to us for help when they need it.
Children’s Services is always very well received at the Carlsbad Unified District Library
Tech meeting. We try to enlist their support in being our hotline for an early alert in
regard to assignments, because quite often their libraries are first to be besieged by
classes of students. We have asked them to call or fax us the assignment as soon as
possible. Each Tech was also given a copy of the newest video about the library. Many
Techs said they would immediately be using it in their libraries, as an introduction to
library skills instruction.
COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT AND ACQUISITIONS
STATISTICS REPORT
October 1996
Current Month Fiscal
Year
Items Received BBT Direct PMSC Total to Date
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BOOkS - Adult
Main 423 145 568 2,231
Branch 113 20 133 476
Centro 0 0 0 0
subtotal 536 165 701 2,707
Books - Children
Main 178 1
Branch 153 23
Centro 0 0
subtotal 331 24
179 428
176 385
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355 81 4
Audio - Adult 29 71 100 573
Audio - Children 8 87 95 111
Video 3 10 89 102 456
Total Received 907 357 89 1,353 4,661
Dired-ordered Videos Cataloged at PMSC
current Fiscal
month Year to Date
videos 14 47
B & T = Baker 8 Taylor
PMSC = Professional Media Services Corporation
Genealogy - Local. History Statistics FY 1996- 1997
HOLDINGS :
Titles Volumes
Current Total Total. Total.
Month Additions Holdings Holdings
Additions Current N Last N
50 876 36 , 248 35 , 372
74 ,1,066. 46,818 45,752
Description of holdings: Titles Volumes Cataloged in INLEX
12,8 76 Non-Circ. 16,689 Circ. 91 1 Books 1Q,013 Books - GEN-CIRC 911 Books - Microform 18,604 20 , 597 Microform 15,266
Periodicals - Bound 534 3,483 Total 32 , 866
Maps 179 183
Microfilm (census, etc. 1 6 , 584 6 , 609
CD-ROMs 148 195
Periodicals - Microform 186 1 964
Microforms added this month:
Film
Fiche 2 357 8,220
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mmAR YEAR GOALS: This month Total calendar year
Volunteer hours 56 215 Programs held L3 16 Attendance 162 712 NSDCGS book/equipment expenditures $762.90 $16,055.20
ACTIVITY: This This +r - Total Total
Month Month This FY Last FY
Last FY Reference questions 1,286 1 250 +36 5 , 515 16 I 731
Researchers registered 958 1,023 -65 4 , 359 11,974
Daily average 37 41 -4 42 40
Daily average 50 50 - 53 55
Circulating checkout 176 170 +6 651 2,170
Daily average 7 7 - 6 7
DISTRIBUTION OF RESEARCHERS:
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136 N. Carolina 3
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LA COSTA BRANCH LIBRARY
MONTHLY REPORT
OCTOBER 1996
CIRCULATION
Branch circulation totaled 22,882 for October. This total included
1 1,399 adult items, 9,133 children’s items, 2,324 Video Tapes and 26
CD ROMS. Daily circulation averaged 880 items and hourly, 82.
Overall circulation was down 2%. This decrease may be explained by the
devastating fire of October 2 1 that greatly impacted this community. The
library was noticeably quieter in the days that followed the tragedy.
USERS
This month’s user count was 18,769, an increase of 2% over October,
1995. The average daily count was 722 users and hourly, 67. The user
count was influenced by the shopping center’s Halloween Trick or Treat
program. 224 youngsters 2 to 15 years old came during the designated 2
hour time.
CHILDREN’S ACTMTIES
During October, 4 preschool storyhours were given. One scheduled for
October 2 lSt was canceled due to the fire. A Halloween Puppet “Hansel
and Gretel & Paprika the Witch” was presented by Puppetree Players of
San Diego. The Branch Library joined the Shopping Center’s Halloween
Celebration by participating in the afternoon “Trick or Treating“. 224
children ages 2 to 15 were given bookmarks identified by a “La Costa
Branch Library“ stamp. It was the first visit to the library for many of the
children.
OCTOBER 2lST FIRE
The La Costa area has been greatly affected by this disastrous fire. There
has been an overwhelming outpouring of generosity and understanding.
During the fire, the library was seen by the public as a place to receive
information about shelters, supplies, news of the fire, and road and
facility closures. Although discussion has begun putting the library in
the loop of city emergency information flow, at the time of the fire,
library staff had few answers if any. However it proved that the library
is looked upon as a center for community information. The library has
since gathered information on donation centers, and other sources to
aid the fire victims.
At the end of the month, 12 library users had reported their homes
destroyed with 115 library items lost. It is anticipated that more will be
reported as overdue notices are received.
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GRAND TOTAL
REFERENCE ACTIVITIES FOR OCTOBER. 1996
Reference questions totaled 7.597 during the month of October,
an increase of 194. There were a total of 2,500 Reserves, an increase
of 599 over last year at this time. Online Search Requests totaled
7, a decrease of 94 over fast year. Interlibrary Loans totaled 124
items received and 110 items were sent to other libraries.
During the month of October there were 2 Library Skills Classes.
There was a Reference Selection Meeting on October 3: $738 was
spent on new materials, $1 075 was spend on updates.
Cat lie Ahrens attended City of Carlsbad Strategic Planning
Committee meetings onOctober 8, 15 and 16.
The Second Annual Teacher Open House was held on October 10:
Cal I ie Ahrens represented the Reference Department.
Cal I ie also attended the Division Heads Meeting and the Remodel
Meeting on October 17.
Char Kennedy returned to work from medical leave on October 28.
During the month of October, there were 768 questions answered at the
Information Desk. The average number of questions per day was 37, and
the average number of questions per hour was 15. The Information Desk
was manned an average of 2.4 hours each day.
Technical Services Report
October 1996
In October, Technical Services staff added 984 new print items and 299 audiovisual items
to the library’s collection. They deleted from the system 1,039 print items and 272
audiovisual items.
Patrons used home computers to dial into the library catalog 281 times. Patrons with the
Mainstreet service accessed the catalog 28 times.
Two aging 286 computers were replaced in Technical Services by new Pentiurn-based
cataloging workstations. The catalogers were the last of the library staff to receive PCs
capable of running Windows. Moving from DOS to Windows 95 has been an interesting
challenge for them. A third computer received a memory upgrade.
CITY OF CARLSBAD - AGENDA BILL 0
CALIFORNIA LIBRARY LITERACY SERVICE ITG.
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tECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Resolution No. authorizing the Carlsbad City Library to apply for a grant from
the California Library Literacy Service.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
The Carlsbad City Library has provided an adult literacy program since 1984. Since 1989,
the library's Adult Learning Program has been fully supported by the City's General Fund.
Under legislation approved in 1990, which created the California Library Literacy Service,
the State Library has provided matching grants to California Public Libraries that have had
literacy programs for over five years. The library has received these matching grants for the
past six years. For the Carlsbad City Library, State matching funds for 1996-97 will be
$29,253, based on the Adult Learning Program's current budget of $1 33,380.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Carlsbad City Library meets the eligibility requirements for receiving State matching
funds. These matching funds are awarded by the State to extend or enhance existing
literacy services.
Grant funds, again, will be used primarily for one-time purchases of equipment and
computer software. Information on the proposed purchases is detailed in the Plan of
Service Narrative in Exhibit 3.
EXHIBITS :
1. Resolution No. approving the application for a grant from the California Library
Literacy Service.
2. State Library grant notification letter.
3. Plan of Service and budget.
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION
FOR A GRANT FROM CALIFORNIA LIBRARY SERVICES
ACT FUNDS.
WHEREAS, the Carlsbad City Library Adult Learning Program provides
training to meet the literacy needs of adults; and
WHEREAS, the Carlsbad City Library Adult Learning Program supports the
goals of the City Council and the objectives of the Library; and
WHEREAS, the California State Library will provide additional support for the
Adult Learning Program with grant funds;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad, California as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
2. That staff is authorized to apply to the California State Library for
$29,253 in California Library Literacy Service Act funds.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City
, 1996, by the Council of the City of Carlsbad held the - day of
following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
CLAUDE A. LEWIS, Mayor
ATTEST:
ALETHA L. RAUTENKRANZ, City Clerk
News from the Staff Development Committee
One of the main goals of the Staff Development Committee for last year and this year has
been to develop a more complete Orientation Program for new employees of the Library.
To do this the Committee has revised the Library Employee Orientation Handbook, and
developed a checklist for supervisors to use as they hire new employees and let others go.
As extensions of the orientation process that is specific to each employee’s job, the
Committee has created a City Facilities Tour and Observation Opportunities.
City Facilities Tmir is a two-hour walking and driving tour of most of the city facilities,
with stops at the La Costa Branch Library and the Centro de Informacion. These tours
are given by the members of the Staff Development Committee and are offered once a
month to new library employees. The next scheduled tours are Wednesday, November 20
at 1 :00 - 3:OO p.m. and Thursday, December 12 at 9:OO - 11:OO a.m.. Staff members who
want to take the tour must get permission from their supervisor and then should contact
Susan Simpson (x 2878) . Current staff members may also take the tour with their
supervisor’s approval.
Observation Opportzirzities are chances to observe the work of another library division, or
of the same division in another library facility, for up to one hour. Some divisions will
offer actual observation opportunities, such as a chance to watch the Reference Desk or
the Circulation Desk at the Main Library or the Branch Library, or a Children’s or Centro
story hour. Other areas will offer short specialized tours to explain their operations, such
as the secrets of ordering or cataloging materials or the latest special project in
MedidGraphics. AI1 employees are encouraged to take advantage of these Observation
Opportwiities. The first step is to pet permission of their supervisor. Then they should
schedule the Observation Opportunity with the Division Head in their area of interest.
These Observation Opportunities are offered to give employees the big picture of how the
library works, and to help them understand how their work fits into that of the other
divisions. This understanding should help to reduce territorialism and increase
appreciation of one another’s work.
TOUR OF CITY FACILITIES
WHAT: A 2 hour walking and driving tour of city facilities, given by members of
the Library Staff Development Committee.
Walking: Arts Office, MedidGraphics, City Hall, Adult Learning
Driving: Harding Center, Centro de Informacion, Senior Center,
Community Services, Housing & Redevelopment, Library Storage,
Community Development, La Costa Branch Library, Water District,
Safety Center and Fleet Maintenance.
WHO: new staff members, as part of their orientation.
WHY: to let them see the "big picture" .
WHEN: Tours are offered once a month as shown on the attached schedule.
The new employee should take the tour within six months of hire. Special time
requests for tours may be accommodated.
HOW: Get supervisor's permission! Send a note to Susan Simpson with
date requested. The tour can take 4 - 5 people at a time.
OTHER: Staff will be paid to take the tour, as it is part of their orientation
process. The time must be scheduled with the supervisor's permission and
should not disrupt the work schedule.
long as it does not disrupt the work schedule.
Current staff may take the tour with their supervisor's permission as
SCHEDULE FOR THE CITY TOURS FOR LIBRARY EMPLOYEES
This is a 2 hour walking and driving tour of city departments outside of the Main
Library. It gives employees the “big picture” of what and where the various city
departments are.
The tour is offered once a month on the following schedule:
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Wednesday, November 20
Thursday, December 12
- - 1997
Monday, January 20
Tuesday, February 18
Wednesday, March 19
Thursday, April 24
Monday, May 19
Tuesday, June 17
Wednesday, July 16
Thursday, August 28
Monday, September 22
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WHAT: a chance to observe the work of another Library division, or the same
division in another Library facility, for up to one hour.
but not limited to that.
The emphasis would be on observing in areas related to one’s job,
WHO: any employee
WHY: To understand how other divisions work.
To understand how divisions interact.
To reduce irritations and territorialism.
To increase appreciation of one another‘s work.
To understand the impact of one’s own work.
WHEN: The schedule for observing in each division will be set by the Division
Head. They will set times when it is convenient for them to have observers or to
have someone in their Division offer a “tour“ of their operation. The Division
Head can set limits on the number of people who can observeltour at a time.
HOW: Get supervisor’s permission! Send a note or talk to the Division Head
to sign up. Eventually a schedule and contact person list will be established for
these observation opportunities.
OTHER: Staff will be paid to do this. It must be scheduled with the supervisor‘s
permission, and should not disrupt the work schedule.
This is totally voluntary, but encouraged.
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CLSA California Library Literacy Service
PLAN OF SERVICE ABSTRACT (CLSA-46 page 1)
Library Name: Carlsbad City Library
Address: 1250 Carlsbad Village Dr.
Carlsbad, Ca 92008
Contact Person: Lynda L. Jones, Coordinator
Telephone No. (619) 434-2998
Electoral District(s): Assembly: 73 9 74
State Senate: 38
# of literacy FTE 2.75
Principal Outcomes: Goals
Number of Adult Learners To Be Served
Number of Tutors To Be Trained
140
60
Number of Library Branches To Be Included 2
Proposed Program Operating Budget
CLSA Request: $ 29,253
Other Revenues: $ 133,380
TOTAL : $ 162,633
Signature
Date: ///I- 1 y&
CLSA-46 Page 1
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CLSA Program Budget Request for California Library Literacy Service Programs
Fiscal Year 1996/97
Budget
Categories
Carlsbad City Library
Name of Library
// /,.-/,Y/
(a> CLSA
Budget
Request
Date
2. Library
Materials --
I 1. Personnel I
3a. Contract
Services
3b. Travel
3c. Office
Supplies
3d. Printing
3e. Instructional
Resources
3 f.
Communications
-- (hc. Benefits)
--
--
--
--
12,500
--
I 6.TOTA.L
16,000 3. Operations
Total (3 a-3 g)
I
29,253
3,500 3g. Other
4. Equipment 13,253
--
5. Indirect
Other
Budget
107,760
25,620
100
2,400
--
1, zoo
--
21,920
133,380
(c) Total
Estimated
Yearly
Budget
(a + b)
107 , 760
41,620
100
2,400
13,700
~ ~~
25,420
13,253
162,633
Approved CLSA Budget
(Completed by CLSA)
Dr. Kevin Starr
FM-46APP.PG2 10/96
C LS A-46D
10196
CLLS Plan if Service Na rrative. Matchin? Funds
Library Name Carlsbad City Library
Use this page and additional pages as needed to describe how your library will use the CLSA
matching fhds for the California Library Literacy Services requested for Fiscal Year 1996/97.
Carlsbad City Library will use 1996/97 CLLS matching hnds to upgrade its instructional
computer lab and data management system, to provide texts and other instructional materials for
adult learners, and to provide general support for tutors and learners.
Upgrading instructional computer lab and data management system. (Hardware $13,253;
New networking software will be purchased to improve network hnctions in the instructional
computer lab and enable expanded use of the Internet by tutors and learners. Learners’ needs
will also be better met with additional instructional software for basic skills. For program
management, hardware equivalent to that used in the City’s administrative network will be
acquired, and the network version of the new Literacy Pro data management software will be
purchased.
Software $1 1,000)
Instructional materials. ($1,500)
In addition to the instructional software noted above, texts and workbooks in phonics,
comprehension, math, spelling, and other basic skills will be purchased for learners.
General support for tutors and learners. ($3,500)
Funds will be used to conduct the annual recognition event for tutors and learners; to produce
public relations materials; and to provide resources used in small group instruction, tutor training,
and enhancement of the learning environment.
CLS A-46D. mat
CARLSBAD CITY LIBRARY
CIRCULATION
MAIN LIBF!ARY
Print
Audio
Video
TOTAL :
BRANCH
Print
Audio
Video
TOTAL :
CENTRO
Print
Audio
TOTAL :
GRAND TOTAL:
REFERENCE QUESTIONS
Centro
Genealogy
Children's
Adult
Online
Branch
TOTAL :
MEDIA/GRAPHICS PROJECTS
Media
Grap hi c s
STATISTICS
October 1996
Oct.
1995
52 , 562
7,620
9,533
69,715
17 , 851
3,101
2,311
23 , 263
1,032
289
1,321
94 , 299
Oct. - 1996 % Chanse
52 , 347
7,990
8,735
69,072
17 , 544
3 , 294
2,324
23,162
984
181
1,165
93 , 399
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+5
-8
-1
-2
+6
+1
---
-5 - 37
- 12
-1
124 500 + 303
1,250 1,286 +3
2,539 2,338 -8
7,403 7,597 +3
104 10 - 90
2,597 2,299 - 11
14,017 ' 14,030 ---
42 18 - 57
37 27 - 27
TOTAL : 79 45 - 43
Oct. Oct.
1995 - 1996 % Chanse
HOLDS PLACED 1,637 2,436 + 49
PEOPLE COUNT (Daily Average)
Centro
Main Library
Branch
13 5
1,661
764
119
1,666
722
- 12
-5
---
TOTAL :
ATTENDANCE AT PROGRAMS
2,560 2,507 -2
Genealogy
Branch Children
Centro Adult
Centro Children
Main Adult
Main Children
184
333
152
217
70
1,016
162
203
63
4 12
70
93 1
- 12 - 39 - 59
+ 90 ---
-8
1,972 1,841 -7 TOTAL :
INTERLIBRARY LOANS
14 3 139
127 124
3 18 413
75 110
-3
-2 + 30
+ 47
Requests by Carlsbad
Received by Carlsbad
Requests of Carlsbad
Filled by Carlsbad
NEW REGISTRATIONS
Centro
Main Library
Branch
43 25
973 93 0
322 338
- 42
-4
+5
1,338 1,293 -3 TOTAL :
1,591 1.283 - 19 ITEMS ADDED
1.. 3 11 511 ITEMS WITHDRAWN + 157
2
0 2 03
0 (v
'4
0 2 03
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0-
0 8
0 8
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