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Home My WebLink About2020-05-27; Library Board of Trustees; Minutes ITEM #5 Monthly LIBRARY Report for April 2020 Systemwide … Spring Into Reading, the online, all-ages reading program, launched on March 17 and had its deadline extended from April 30 to May 31 to encourage further participation during the library’s closure. For the month of April, 109 people registered for the program, reading for 46,389 minutes. Since the program launched, 272 people have registered for the program with a total of 73,341 minutes read. On April 13, the library launched a new patron engagement instant messaging platform called LibChat, which allows patrons to communicate with onsite and remote library staff via instant messaging. LibChat is accessible through the library’s online catalog, website and the Ask Us knowledge base. Staff answered more than 50 patron questions via live chat during April. The new “Enjoy Now” collection was launched on April 14. Enjoy Now features eBook and eAudiobook copies available on a first come, first served basis using the Libby or Overdrive app. The collection contains popular titles that have a seven-day lending period, don’t require a hold and can’t be renewed. The goal is to give library patrons quick access to titles in high demand. Library Circulation staff worked in a lead role in the City of Carlsbad’s Sew2Care project, a volunteer-based initiative where community members sew protective face coverings for our most vulnerable community groups. More than 200 Sew2Care volunteers have handmade and donated more than 1,000 face coverings. The library held its first virtual concert on Thursday, April 23. Approximately 80 people attended the 30-minute concert featuring jazz pianist Danny Green, dubbed Live From My Living Room and streamed via the library’s Facebook Live. Since the live performance, the video has been viewed more than 1,500 times. The library’s Live From My Living Room concert series featuring a variety of artists will continue May 10, May 23 and June 18. During the library’s public closure, many library staff members have participated in virtual training offered by the city, library and other organizations. Staff completed more than 2,600 hours of training during the month of April in everything from using Zoom to customer service to leadership. CCL, Dove Lane … The library launched virtual bilingual family storytimes, led by Library Assistant Angelica Mejia, on April 22 and April 29. The first storytime, launched on Earth Day, featured 30 minutes of Earth Day themed songs and stories in English and Spanish streamed live on the library’s Facebook page. The virtual programs were well-received, with a combined total of over 600 views, and continue live each Wednesday at 10 a.m. in May. The storytimes are also recorded Monthly Library Report for April 2020 and available for later viewing on the library’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/carlsbadcitylibrary/live/ Two programs were recorded in the Schulman Auditorium in April without an audience so they could be shared online through the city’s YouTube and cable channels. On April 15, popular lecturer and teacher Erik Conklin spoke about mindfulness for stress management: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6d1MRJcy23I&t=9s. San Diego harpist Leah Panos performed a 30-minute harp concert on April 29 featuring classical favorites: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-8rDM0zhug Georgina Cole … The North San Diego County Genealogical Society (NSDCGS) held four live webinar programs in April using the society’s GoToWebinar subscription. On April 14, 69 people attended the Intermediate Genealogy Class “Off the beaten track” covering unusual sources for genealogy research. The April 16 DNA Foundations webinar featured a presentation on how DNA is used in genealogy research and was attended by 25. The DIG: DNA Interest Group on April 18 featured “Who to test and where to test?” and was attended by 74. And on April 28, 68 people attended a presentation highlighting genealogy research in the British Isles. Learning Center … Literacy Services staff sent all active volunteer tutors a survey to determine whether they were in touch with their learners and their level of interest in distance learning resources. Approximately a third, 21 pairs, are in touch with their learner and interested in alternative teaching strategies. Twelve tutors volunteered more than 52 hours in April as they continue to work with their learners remotely. Seven learners and five tutors are waiting for a partner because no matches can be made during the closure. Literacy Services has been sending weekly emails to stay in touch with tutors and learners. On April 21, the Spanish Book Club met virtually using the Zoom platform. Retired library Community Outreach Supervisor Lizeth Simonson moderated the group’s discussion. Eleven book club members discussed the Carlsbad Reads Together book selection Educacion by Tara Westover. One of the most relevant subjects for the group was the author’s perseverance in pursuing her education despite her adversity. Overall, the group found Westover’s memoir an inspiring story of self-discovery and perseverance. Book clubs usually based at Cole at Dove will begin virtual gatherings in early May. Outreach and Community Connections … In mid-April, the library launched a Spanish-language version of its Library@Home web page, biblioteca en casa: https://www.carlsbadca.gov/biblioteca, and began work with the city’s Communications team on additional outreach to the Spanish speaking community. eBooks/eAudiobooks 588 New users 16,795 Downloads 724 Added downloadable titles & extra copies 164 Added Children’s read along titles CARLSBAD CITY LIBRARY 494 New online library accounts eResource Highlights Ancestry Library Edition – Launched March 2020 Remote access was made available on March 19 to library cardholders working remotely, courtesy of Ancestry.com and ProQuest, the institutional database provider. Access is being evaluated monthly by the provider as they review the evolving status of public libraries during the COVID‐19 outbreak. In April 2020, 500 sessions were reported, a 44% usage increase over March. Tutor.com – Launching June 2020 Connects library patrons to a professional tutor or career coach in an online classroom. Students in kindergarten through intro‐level college plus adult learners and job seekers connect in a safe, anonymous, judgment‐free classroom to get the 1:1 support they need to meet their goals. RB Digital – Launching June 2020 Acorn TV offers the best in British TV and film, including world‐class mysteries, dramas and comedies. The platform provides thousands of hours of commercial‐free programming with new shows added weekly. Great Courses provides access to courses taught by the top 1 percent of university professors and experts from the Ivy League and other renowned schools and institutions. No commercials or interruptions allow you to learn about hundreds of subjects at your own pace. RBdigital Comics offers access to top digital comics and graphic novels, including Marvel favorites and other major brands, for readers of all ages. e Library Webpage Library@Home  Biblioteca en Casa  Digital services  Adult eBook recommends  Children’s eBook recommends  Youth resources 4,289 Library@Home Visits 41,167 Webpage Total Views APRIL 2020 109 Sign-ups 47,409 Minutes Read Virtual Programs  Bilingual Storytime  Harp concert  Piano concert  Mindfulness lecture Part 1  Book clubs 8 Total Programs Offered Available viewings ongoing