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MINUTES
MEETING OF: LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
DATE OF MEETING: Wednesday, December 15,2010
PLACE OF MEETING: Carlsbad City Library Board Room
1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad, CA
CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Marie Bradley called the meeting to order at 4:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Library Board Trustees Benson, Bradley, Hulsart, Lignante and Swette
Absent: None
Staff Present: Heather Pizzuto, Library Director
Dave Curtis, Deputy Library Director
Suzanne Smithson, Deputy Library Director
Callie Ahrens, Principal Librarian
Steve Didier, Library Management Analyst
Jessica Padilla Bowen, Community Relations Manager
Glynn Birdwell, Sr. Librarian
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
By proper motion (Benson/Swette) and vote the minutes of the November 3, 2010 meeting of the
Library Board of Trustees were approved as submitted.
MONTHLY LIBRARY REPORTS:
Trustees Swette and Bradley asked for additional information on the Literacy Grant and Principal
Librarian Ahrens responded that the allocation is based on the number of learners served and City
financial support. Library & Cultural Arts Director Pizzuto added that so far literacy funds have not
been affected by the State Budget.
Trustee Hulsart asked about the half-day training session for Library staff and Library & Cultural Arts
Director Pizzuto responded that the Library uses teams for much of the work we do and the training
is essential to increase skill levels for individuals to assume team leadership roles.
Trustee Bradley asked about the Spanish-language computer classes and Principal Librarian Ahrens
responded that the classes are 8-week sessions of progressive development and remain full with a
waiting list for the next series.
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Trustee Hulsart asked if the Irlen training recently completed by staff was being shared with the
school districts and Principal Librarian Ahrens responded that the screening process for visual
processing difficulties only involved the adult learners and not the high school students.
Trustee Benson asked about the Public Management Academy recently attended by Deputy Library
Director Smithson and Community Relations Manager Padilla Bowen. Library & Cultural Arts
Director Pizzuto explained that City considers continuing training as a high priority and the Library
tries to send all of our managers to the academy. The training consists of eight day-long sessions
and was attended by management personnel from San Diego and neighboring counties. Deputy
Library Director Smithson added that she and Community Relations Manager Padilla Bowen are
sharing what they learned with Library Division Heads at monthly meetings.
Trustee Benson asked about the LibAnswers Ask Us service and Deputy Library Director Curtis
replied that the Reference desk staff routinely responds to the questions. Library & Cultural Arts
Director Pizzuto offered to provide a demonstration of the service at a future Board meeting and
the Board accepted her offer.
PERFORMANCE MEASURES:
Library & Cultural Arts Director Pizzuto reminded the Board that the performance measures provide
information for the City's annual State of Effectiveness Report. The Library is interested in
improving the measures so that they are as effective as possible in helping to measure our
performance as well as identifying areas for improvement. The current measures reflect a fairly
significant change from last year and Library Management Analyst Steve Didier was on hand to go
over the major changes and respond to questions.
Management Analyst Didier explained that the Library is asked to evaluate performance on three
different criteria: service delivery, customer satisfaction, and cost effectiveness. The Library has
been relying on the State Library Report statistics to reflect service delivery and this year has chosen
to use the Mystery Shopper surveys as a better source of feedback on library service delivery.
Management Analyst Didier also pointed out that this year for the first time there was a reduction
in per capita costs which is primarily due to budget reduction and population increase. Also of
interest was the increase in the number of volunteer hours. The Board asked if the increase was the
result of any particular program and Management Analyst Didier replied that he had verified the
figures with the Library's Volunteer Services staff who confirmed that volunteerism increased in all
areas.
TRANSFORMING LIFE AFTER 50 PROGRAM:
Library & Cultural Arts Director Pizzuto introduced Sr. Librarian Glynn Birdwell who is in charge of
Reference Services at the Dove Lane facility and who is a fellow in the California State Library's
Transforming Life After 50 program. As a result of that opportunity to learn about how to provide
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services to the changing population, the Library was invited to apply for a grant. The application
process was very short and it was necessary to seek City Council approval to apply prior to bringing
the item to the Board for concurrence. Part of the process was to select a focus for the grant funds
and the Library will apply for a $10,000 grant to be used towards identifying needs and interests in
the way of services for that particular portion of the population. A letter of support from this Board
could accompany the application if the Board agrees.
Sr. Librarian Birdwell responded to several questions from the Board about the scope of the training
being offered and the action plan to gather the information from the community. She reported that
several ideas are being considered and among them are surveys and focus groups.
Management Analyst Didier added that the application requests $10,000 in award but the amount
of the grant could be less, which would then determine which methods will be used to identify
community needs and interests for services.
By proper motion (Benson/Hulsart) the Board voted unanimously to provide a letter in support of
the grant.
MEETING FACILITY USE POLICIES;
Library & Cultural Arts Director Pizzuto advised the Board that she had provided their feedback to
the City Attorney regarding the minimum age for renting the facility and the document is being
modified to allow individuals 18 years and older to rent the facility with the exception of any event
involving the serving of alcohol where the minimum required age will remain 21 years.
The final policy will be on the agenda for the January meeting for approval from the Board to allow
adequate time should the Alliance Defense Fund wish to respond.
DISPLAY AND DISTRIBUTION OF MATERIAL POLICY;
Library & Cultural Arts Director Pizzuto reported that this policy had also been reviewed by outside
Attorney Mary Minow and the City Attorney's office for changes to the language.
Trustee Benson asked if the policy applied to electronic material and Library & Cultural Arts Director
Pizzuto responded that the Library has a specific linking policy that is included in the Collection
Development statement and the City has a linking policy for the City's website that is overriding.
Both policies are available on the web.
The revised version of the Display and Distribution of Material policy provided in this packet was
unanimously approved by proper motion (Hulsart/Bradley) and vote.
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DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
The Director brought the Board up to date on the following items:
Library Board Photos - New photographs of the current Trustees are tentatively scheduled for the
January meeting.
Staffing - The Library has delayed seeking approval to recruit for the full time Reference Librarian
position created when Librarian Dione Sobin changed her status to part time. Prior to recruiting for
the opening, the Library is assessing the best way in which to use this position.
Strategic Initiative - Exploring Next Generation Library Automation Solutions - This initiative
addresses the need to plan for renewal or change of several vendor contracts including the
integrated library system, SirsiDynix, the print PC management system, and the RFID equipment.
Library staff recently met with an expert in the field in the industry of library automation, Rob
McGee, who led a review and analysis of the current system, SirsiDynix, and the state of that
particular segment of the industry. The action plan is being prepared based on the day-long
workshop that included both Library and IT staff members. The results will be shared with the
Board once it is received.
Strategic Initiatives for 2011-12 - Library Division Heads met and discussed the feedback from this
board on the Strategic Directions as they move forward brainstorming possible initiatives. The next
meeting is scheduled for tomorrow where they will identify the resources necessary to accomplish
each potential initiative and expected outcomes.
ALA Conference in San Diego - The American Library Association Mid-Winter conference is being
held in San Diego in January and a large number of the staff will be attending and looking at the
vendors providing library automation systems. There are also some programs that may be of
interest to the Trustees and the Library will be happy to assist with registration and fees for those
who wish to attend.
Library Technology - The Library has just executed another contract with Unique Management
System, currently handling collection of overdue fines and fees. Under the new contract, Unique
will be handling the print notices mailed for holds, overdue items and fines. The outsourcing is
expected to provide a more efficient process, saving both costs and staff time. Since the notices will
be mailed from outside San Diego County, the Library has extended the pick-up time for items on
HOLD to ten days, instead of seven.
Self-serve Holds - The new paper wraps for items on hold has greatly reduced repetitive motion
tasks for staff as the new printer paper is similar to a post-it® sticky note.
Oceanside Public Library- The main library will be closed for renovations from November 22
through February 13, during which the hours at the Mission Branch have been extended. This is
expected to impact activity at our locations.
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FOUNDATION REPORT;
Trustee Hulsart reported that at the Foundation's last meeting the Mini-Golf fundraiser was the
main item of discussion. The event was successful with about 150 attendees; however, the financial
gain was not as much as hoped.
The Board elected officers for the next year: Neil Black, President; Jim Selover, Vice President; Alan
Marblestone, Treasurer; Kevin Sharrar, Secretary.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY REPORT:
Trustee Hulsart also reporting for the Friends announced that the Holiday Book Boutique has netted
$7,000 so far.
NSDC GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY:
Phyllis Johnston reporting for Board Liaison Marg Kealey, provided information on programs held in
November and upcoming events scheduled for December and January. The genealogy beginning
and refresher classes continue to be popular, finishing in November with 22 people attending. The
2011 class schedule has not been released.
LIBRARY BOARD COMMENTS:
Trustee Swette announced that he has submitted a letter to the Mayor's office requesting to be
released from further responsibility to this Board. Having served on this Board for more than eight
years, he spoke about all the changes that have taken place and how much he had enjoyed being a
part of it all.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
ADJOURNMENT:
By proper motion (Lignante/Bradley) and vote the meeting was adjourned at 5:05 p.m.
Cissie Sexton
Administrative Secretary
ITEM #4
Monthly LIBRARY Reports
For
DECEMBER 2010
Systemwide...
1. The Library added a new research database, Tuition Funding Sources, which is designed to
help students find scholarships, financial aid, and career information.
2. On December 3, the Staff Development Committee hosted its 3rd annual Holiday Open
House for library staff and families at the Learning Center. Attendees enjoyed decorating
and eating cookies, making holiday cards, ornaments, and crafts to take home. The fun
evening was highlighted by Santa and his merry elf.
3. The Library's holiday concert season kicked off with a performance by the Mariachi Divas
Trio at the Library Learning Center on December 2. An audience of about 80 people of all
ages enjoyed the performance. The season continued with a concert featuring Patric
Petrie and Friends at Cole Library on December 5. Both of these concerts were sponsored
by the Friends of the Carlsbad Library. The season concluded on December 19 with a co-
production with the Museum of Making Music featuring the Strauss/Warschauer Duo
performing original and traditional Yiddish pieces.
4. The Library released the 22nd annual Magee Park Poets Anthology, which is published
each December with support from the Friends of the Carlsbad Library. Poets from around
San Diego County submitted nearly 600 poems for the anthology and more than 60
poems were selected. On December 8, the Library hosted an open reading by poets
whose poems are featured in this year's anthology, followed by refreshments and
mingling. The anthology is now for sale at the Library's Circulation Desks and Friends
Bookstore for $5, with proceeds going to the Friends.
CCL, Dove Lane...
5. Children's celebrated the holidays with a variety of special programs. A Hanukkah
Celebration was held December 2. Santa Claus paid a visit on December 10, with 292
attendees, and 32 happy ornament makers took part in the Trim-a-Tree craft on
December 7, where children made one ornament for their Christmas tree at home and
one for the tree in the Children's Division, which looked beautiful when they were done.
6. On December 16, the Library hosted best selling local author Victor Villasenor in the Ruby
G. Schulman Auditorium for a book talk and signing. Approximately 75 people attended,
with some coming from as far as Long Beach.
7. Teen Services Librarian Darin Williamson hosted the Pizza and a Movie program featuring
"Prince of Persia." 35 teens showed up and enjoyed this great movie.
Monthly Library Reports for December 2010
Georgina Cole...
8. The Carlsbad High School Theater Department performed a readers' theater production of
"A Charlie Brown Christmas" with 39 people in attendance. Senior Librarian Marsha
Weeks and Library Technician Dan Wood worked on the script and as directors.
Childrens' staff supported the program with scenery, props, and music.
9. Children's staff held a "Winter Wonderland Family Fest" for all ages the evening of
December 15. Stations were set up where patrons could make and decorate their own 3-
D Christmas tree, make a holiday necklace, decorate paper snowflakes, design an
ornament using magic scratch paper and decorate sugar cookies. Refreshments were also
served. Families were very complimentary about the program.
10. Animanga Hour was held for teens on December 1 and had a record number of attendees
with twenty teens participating. A special TeenScape holiday craft was held on December
13 with twelve teens in attendance.
11. December is traditionally a "dark" month for Genealogy programs. There was only one
program this month, the NSDCGS Annual Meeting at which the 2011 officers were
installed. 72 people attended the luncheon. The new officers for 2011 are: President
Gordon Hoard; Vice President Carol Baird; Secretary Jean Tempke; Treasurer Phyllis
Young.
Learning Center...
12. On December 6, Learning Center staff members Isabel De Anda, Noemi Jaramillo and
Lizeth Simonson participated in the Holiday Tree Lighting event sponsored by the Carlsbad
Evening Rotary club and the City of Carlsbad. Staff presented several sessions of
storytelling in English and Spanish and crafts to groups of children and adults.
13. Library Technician Virginia Velati gave a presentation and distributed brochures to a group
of parents and teachers at Valley Middle School on December 1. She described general
library services as well as those specific to the Learning Center including Homework Zone
and Adult computer classes in English and Spanish. Questions were answered about card
application procedures, Homework Zone sign ups, and computer class requirements.
14. Community Outreach Supervisor Carrie Scott attended the San Diego Council on Literacy's
network affiliate meeting. The major announcement was that there would not be a Race
for Literacy in 2011 for economic reasons. However, affiliates are invited to participate in
other fundraising events planned for the 25th anniversary of the Council. One is The Bee;
a spelling bee to be held on February 24. Literacy Services has secured a sponsor and has
assembled a 3-person team of staff member Deanna Westphal, CHS tutor Gail Rosemeyer,
and adult literacy tutor Geoff Armour.
15. Community Outreach Supervisor Carrie Scott graduated from Supervisor's Academy (a
five-day session led by the Centre for Organization Effectiveness) on December 4.
CARLSBAD CITY LIBRARY
MONTHLY USAGE STATISTICS - DECEMBER 2010
CCL Dove Lane
Reference questions
Circulation
People count
Cote Library
Reference questions
Circulation
People count*
Learning Center
Reference questions
Circulation
People count
Library-Sponsored Programs
Adult programs
Adult program attendance
Young Adult programs
Young Adult program attendance
Children's programs
Children's program attendance
Computer Users
All Facilities
Web Use (beginning FY 2010-11)
Website Page views
Website unique users
Online Usagefbeginning FY2oio-n)
In-house and remote database usage
Downloadable audio books
Facility Meeting Room Use
Events booked
Event attendance
Events cancelled
Volunteer Hours
Total hours
DEC-09
11,806
68,300
30,170
7,030
29,842
18,551
1,151
1,136
4,049
21
368
8
122
83
2,495
12,539
Not collected
Not collected
Not collected
Not collected
67
3,000
5
1,443.6
IMOV-10
12,085
73,451
33,364
8,232
33,474
25,896
1,348
1,773
4,964
36
834
11
91
118
4,123
12,643
55,265
21,963
5,578
299
73
3,453
19
1,620
DEC-10
10,380
67,806
31,748
7,750
29,639
25,194
1,421
1,381
4,269
25
898
6
94
77
2,470
12,178
54,171
21,480
4,707
342
105
3,711
29
1,357
* Door counter in 2009 not working properly.
ITEM #4
Monthly LIBRARY Reports
for
OCTOBER 2010
Systemwide ...
1. Library staff (full-time and hourly) participated in a morning training session on Tuesday,
October 19. All library sites were closed until 1 p.m. that day. InfoPeople Lead Trainer
Cheryl Gould facilitated the workshop which encouraged the development of skills related
to working on teams. Approximately 170 staff attended.
2. Principal Librarian Callie Ahrens coordinated efforts with the Human Resources
Department to provide Behavioral Interview Training to 33 current library supervisors
who conduct employment interviews. Several supervisors noted that they have revised
their interview questions based on the training they received.
3. The Library participated in the California Library Association's "Snapshot Day" on
Wednesday, October 6. Photos, quotes, and statistics from around the Library were
gathered and submitted. Data from over 250 libraries will be compiled by CLA to present
a compelling picture of the impact of libraries on individuals' lives.
4. A new national media outlet, Patch.com, launched its Carlsbad site. It has a regular Library
column called "Your Library Link," written by Jessica Padilla Bowen, as well as a column
about local history written by History Room Librarian Amy Davis.
CCL, Dove Lane...
5. On October 9, the Library and Cultural Arts Office partnered on a Family Open Studios
Plus event for the Cannon Art Gallery exhibition "The World of Adonna Khare: Beasts,
Backpacks and Curious Creatures." The event featured a petting zoo and hands-on art
project in the Library Courtyard, tours of the Gallery exhibition and a chance to meet the
artist Adonna Khare, and an educational and entertaining animal show in the Schulman
Auditorium that featured a parrot, baby kangaroo and monkey.
6. On October 28, the Library hosted Chilling Tales with master storyteller Steven Henegar.
Approximately 50 teens and adults attended this Halloween event in the Gowland
Meeting Room.
7. The Monday Night Classics Book Club met at the Dove Library on Oct. 25. Cole Senior
Librarian Leila Dooley and ten participants discussed Oscar Wilde's classic gothic tale, The
Picture of Dorian Gray, and selected titles to read in 2011.
8. At the Pizza and a Movie night 32 teens enjoyed the comedy 17 Again with Zac Ephron.
9. Teen Read Week was celebrated with a "Read for Chocolate" program. 20 teens
exchanged book reviews for chocolate bars.
Monthly Library Reports for October 2010
10. Childrens' most successful after-school program was "Bats R Beautiful" with Ms. Frizzle
from the San Diego Museum of Natural History. Ms. Frizzle visited on October 20 and
entertained and educated 73 adults and children all about bats.
11. Keeping with the spooky Halloween season, Children's screened four of the six Harry
Potter films on four consecutive Friday nights and attracted small, but enthusiastic
audiences of children and parents.
Georgina Cole...
12. Carlsbad History Room Librarian Amy Davis attended the annual meeting of the Carlsbad
Historical Society held at the Barrio Museum on Oct. 17. Mayor Lewis was in attendance,
along with many long-time residents who told stories of growing up in Carlsbad.
13. Children and teens at Cole were offered several Halloween-related programs. A sugar
skull program was held for kids in grades K-5 to help celebrate Dia de los Muertos and had
57 people in attendance. Children's staff presented a "Bats at the Library" story and craft
program inspired by the work of children's book author/illustrator Brian Lies. Halloween
for the younger set was rounded out with Haunted Story Craft with 52 in attendance and
two Spooky Preschool Storytime Parades. The annual HalloTEEIM program was held on
Friday, October 29, after the library closed, from 6-8 PM. The evening included a staged
murder mystery, and a variety of ghoulish games such as mummy wrap, Frankenshake
and Peculiar Pictionary.
14. The Genealogy Division and the North San Diego County Genealogical Society sponsored
Blythe Stokes' presentation to the Computer Genealogy Group on October 12 about
"Gone But Not Forgotten" focusing on the findagrave.com website. On October 26,
Senior Librarian Mary Van Orsdol presented a program on "Church Records" to NSDCGS
with 94 people in attendance.
15. On October 24, 30 poets attended the poetry writing workshop led by teacher and poet
Shadab Zeest Hashmi at Georgina Cole Library.
Learning Center...
16. A three-week PowerPoint workshop was presented to children in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades
on October 7, 14, and 21. Library Assistant Fred Vrabel from Dove Children's instructed
the group on how to create presentations and to gain confidence in their abilities.
17. The Learning Center's Halloween program, "Goblin's Night Out," was held on October 28.
Gentle monsters, ghosts and witches showcased Halloween magic to a group of parents
and children of all ages.
Monthly Library Reports for October 2010
18. Three computer classes taught in Spanish ended their eight week sessions in October.
Most students will move up to the next level and will start the subsequent eight week
sessions in November.
19. Literacy staff presented training sessions for tutors and learners on topics such as using
PhonoGraphix, "visualizing and verbalizing" comprehension strategies, and "Basic Skills,"
as well as the regular tutor orientation and training sessions.
20. Final work was completed on the design and furnishing of the Learning Center's lobby.
Elements include a donor recognition wall, engaging wall coverings, bright-colored carpet
squares and modular stools, a sculpture pedestal and lighting, and a new display case.
21. Funding of the California Library Literacy Services (CLLS) grant was approved following the
passage of the state budget. The amount claimed for Carlsbad was $42,828; an increase
over last year's award.
CARLSBAD CITY LIBRARY
MONTHLY USAGE STATISTICS - OCTOBER 2010
CCL Dove Lane
Reference questions
Circulation
People count
Cole Library
Reference questions
Circulation
People count*
Learning Center
Reference questions
Circulation
People count
Library-Sponsored Programs
Adult programs
Adult program attendance
Young Adult programs
Young Adult program attendance
Children's programs
Children's program attendance
Computer Users
All Facilities
Web Users (beginning FY2010-11)
Website Page views
Website unique users
Online Usagefbeginning FY20io-n)
In-house and remote database usage
Downloadable audio books
Facility Meeting Room Use
Events booked
Event attendance
Events cancelled
Volunteer Hours
Total hours
OCT-09
14,478
78,217
34,502
10,166
34,906
17,406
1,117
1,572
5,025
40
444
13
128
117
3048
14,633
Not collected
Not collected
Not collected
Not collected
80
3344
5
1725.65
SEP-10
13,429
73,030
35,230
9,700
34,172
30,200
2,020
1,444
5,956
51
675
7
93
110
3,760
13,149
53,848
22,122
5,996
302
109
4,613
26
1,704
OCT-10
13,227
75,682
35,190
9,451
33,464
28,705
1,712
1,772
4,954
54
1,219
11
143
73
4,843
13,093
38,000**
17,595
6305
286
99
4,525
17
1,636
* Door counter in 2009 not working properly.
** Potential web counter problem; currently investigating.
ITEM #4
Monthly LIBRARY Reports
for
NOVEMBER 2010
Systemwide...
1. The Library's annual Strategic Planning session was held on November 4 with Library
Division Heads and Administrative staff. Participants reviewed the Library's Directions,
shared progress on the current 2010-11 Initiatives, and then brainstormed and shared
initiative ideas for the 2011-12 fiscal year. This is the first step in the 2011-12 planning
process.
2. Jessica Padilla Bowen and Suzanne Smithson completed from the Public Management
Academy on November 16. The Management Academy entailed eight full-day sessions
built around 17 organizational competencies expected of leaders. Key program
components included learning modules, assessment instruments and application
exercises led by expert faculty.
CCL, Dove Lane...
3. On November 14, the Dove location expanded open hours to host the Carlsbad Library
and Arts Foundation's Mini-Golf Fore the Library event. There were nine miniature golf
holes on the course inside the Library, a silent auction, live music and a variety of food to
be enjoyed. People of all ages attended and had a lot of fun. The Foundation held this
same fund-raiser last year, and made some improvements to this year's event based on
the experience.
4. Teen Librarian Darin Williamson's Pizza & A Movie Night featured Iron Man. 20 teens
showed up and enjoyed this action packed movie.
5. The Kitchen Chemistry Science Saturday program on November 20 attracted over 100
participants. The attendees got to learn the real hands on lessons of ice cream making
and enjoy the rewards of science.
6. The Dove Reference Division launched LibAnswers' Ask Us service. This service allows
patrons to send the Library a question via email or text message and receive an answer
back through that same method. The system creates a knowledge base that patrons and
staff can use to answer frequently asked questions. Staff is excited about this service and
is promoting it to patrons through prominent placement on the web site, the e-
newsletter, and word of mouth.
Georgina Cole...
7. The Library hosted author, lecturer and broadcast personality Richard Lederer on
Saturday, November 6 at Cole Library. Approximately 110 people attended to hear about
Mr. Lederer's newest book, The Gift of Age: Wit and Wisdom, Information and
Monthly Library Reports for November 2010
Inspiration for the Chronologically Endowed. Feedback was very positive and some
patrons enjoyed themselves so much, they went out to lunch with Richard after the book
signing.
8. Twenty-five people attended a journal writing workshop with Carlsbad author and poet
Erica Miner on Saturday, November 20 at Cole Library. Ms. Miner led the group through
exercises and provided attendees with a lot of inspiration to further their writing.
9. The Genealogy Division and the North San Diego County Genealogical Society sponsored
several courses and workshops in November:
• Speaker Dona Ritchie presented a lecture to the Computer Genealogy Group on
"Making the Most of Your Mac" with 56 people attending.
• The topic of the two hands-on "Focus On" genealogy workshops was the Library's
subscription database, Footnote.
• Former NSDCGS President Carol Baird presented a case study on "Post Cards for the
Genealogist" at the NSDCGS Business Meeting on November 9.
• Former NSDCGS President Everett Ireland presented a lecture on "Court House
Research." 72 people attended the presentation on November 23.
• Volunteers Margaret Read, Marti Meiners, and Marianne Meth taught the Beginning
and Refresher Genealogy Class to 24 students on November 13.
10. "The First Thanksgiving Feast" program was presented at Cole Library on November 2
with an attendance of 55 people. Pilgrim customs, games, toys, and traditional foods
were introduced to children in grades K-5.
11. Cole Children's Culture Craft program on November 9 featured fall and wintertime
holiday traditions around the world such as Ramadan and Hanukkah and was presented
to a group of over 50. Story Craft featured Native American traditions shared through
stories and crafts in honor of Native American Heritage Month. The month ended in an
exciting and fun way with the semiannual Book Bingo program. Nearly 90 patrons
attended the program and every child won at least one book.
Learning Center...
12. The Day of the Dead, a Mexican and other Latin American countries' tradition, was
celebrated at the Learning Center on November 1. Children and adults learned about the
customs and folklore associated with this holiday and decorated skulls made out of
sugar.
13. "The First Thanksgiving Feast" program was presented at the Learning Center on
November 18. Children of all ages and their parents went back in time and experienced
the life and times of the pilgrims. Colonial artifacts, toys, and games recreated the first
harvest feast.
Monthly Library Reports for November 2010
14. Three computer classes taught in Spanish began their next eight-week series on
November 4 and 5. The topics of the three courses are Keyboarding, Word Processing,
and Internet & E-mail.
15. San Diego County Office of Education-Migrant Education Program signed up 180 families
for Holiday Baskets at the Learning Center on November 2 and November 19. New
families were also introduced to the services that the Learning Center offers to the
community.
16. Library Technician Judy Widener has developed a new opportunity for learners to
contribute to the bi-monthly Learning Connection newsletter. Tutors are being offered
the opportunity to attend 1-hour workshops where they will learn how to help their
learners write and edit their work for publishing. In addition, Judy is assembling Writer's
Toolkits, which contain re-usable writing tools that will be given to the learners.
17. Four Literacy staff members attended a two-day training session at the Irlen Institute in
Long Beach to become certified Irlen screeners. The Irlen Method will be used in the
literacy program to identify learners who do not see the printed page clearly, not due to
vision problems, but due to visual processing differences. By using the screening
process, staff will be able to identify learners who have visual processing symptoms that
are impairing their ability to learn to read and provide colored overlays as an
accommodation to reduce the negative effects of those symptoms.
CARLSBAD CITY LIBRARY
MONTHLY USAGE STATISTICS - NOVEMBER 2010
CCL Dove Lane
Reference questions
Circulation
People count
Cole Library
Reference questions
Circulation
People count*
Learning Center
Reference questions
Circulation
People count
Library-Sponsored Programs
Adult programs
Adult program attendance
Young Adult programs
Young Adult program attendance
Children's programs
Children's program attendance
Computer Users
All Facilities
Web Use (beginning FY 2010-11)
Website Page views
Website unique users
Online Usagefbeginning FY20io-n)
In-house and remote database usage
Downloadable audio books
Facility Meeting Room Use
Events booked
Event attendance
Events cancelled
Volunteer Hours
Total hours
NOV-09
12,709
73,457
29,891
8,547
31,467
16,605
1,066
1,362
4,133
33
680
10
103
85
2,240
13,115
Not collected
Not collected
Not collected
Not collected
63
2,580
4
1,538
OCT-10
13,227
75,682
35,190
9,451
33,464
28,705
1,712
1,772
4,954
54
1,219
11
143
73
4,843
13,093
38,000
17,595
6,305
286
99
4,525
17
1,636
NOV-10
12,085
73,451
33,364
8,232
33,474
25,896
1,348
1,773
4,964
36
834
11
91
118
4,123
12,643
55,265
21,963
5,578
299
73
3,453
19
1,620
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ITEM # 6
STATE7LIBRARY
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MEMORANDUM
Date: November 16, 2010
To: Transforming Life After 50 - California Fellows
From: Stacey A. Aldrich, State Librarian of California iffiHif ff ifft
Subject: 2011 Transforming Life After 50 Targeted Grants
I am pleased to announce a targeted grant opportunity for the IMLS Transforming Life After 50 Fellows in
California. Funding of up to $10,000 can be sought to pursue either a planning grant or an
implementation grant. Grants must either assess and design or implement and test a new library
framework that promotes productive aging through service to or engagement with midlife adults, ages
50+. Grants will be reviewed and selected on a competitive basis. Fundable grants will explore
alternatives to the predominant deficit-based model of aging.
All current California Fellows participating in the IMLS Transforming Life After 50 Fellowship are eligible
to apply. The grant period will run from January 1 - August 31, 2011 and projects should be
undertakings that can be accomplished in this shortened grant "year." Should your application be
funded, you will be required to submit only 3 reports. The first will be an interim financial report due April
30, 2011. The second will be a final financial report and the third will be a summary narrative report.
These last two reports will both be due September 30, 2011.
These targeted grants are intended to help defray costs related to either planning a future library project
or engagement strategy, or implementing an envisioned model and testing its long term feasibility.
Planning grants can be used to undertake a formal community assessment to determine a course of
action whereas implementation grants should be based on an already clearly identified need with an
envisioned course of action that will be implemented. Given the short application period, a simple
environmental scan, both internal and external, will be sufficient to frame the project's need for either
type of grant. Cindy Mediavilla is available to assist with any questions or concerns related to the
environmental scans. She can be reached at 310-915-8588 or cmediavilla@librarv.ca.gov. Planning
grants will require outputs but not outcomes. Implementation grants will require outputs and may also
require outcomes. Guidelines and the application form are attached.
The deadline for applications is December 17, 2010 with a project start date of January 1, 2011. If you
have any questions about this application process, please contact Suzanne Flint, Library Programs
Consultant, California State Library at 916-651-9796 or sflint@library.ca.gov.
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