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MEETING OF TIME OF MEETING: 3:OO p.m.
DATE OF MEETING: November 15,1995
PLACE OF MEETING:
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Clty Council Conference Room
CALL TO ORDER:
President Moss called the Meeting to order at 300 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Library Board Trustees Moss, Curtin, L'Heureux and Woodward.
Absent: Library Board Trustee McCann.
Also Present: Cliff Lenge, Library Director
Geoff Armour, Assistant Library Director
Barbara Otwell, Friends of the Library
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
On motion by Board Trustee Woodward, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held October 18,
1995, were approved as amended.
AYES: Moss, CHeureux and Woodward
ABSTAIN: Curtin
MONTHLY LIBRARY DIVISION HEADS REPORT
President Moss referred to the reports contained in the packet, and asked for comments or questions.
Board Trustee CHeureux stated she continues to be impressed with the adult learning program; particularly
with the Emblem Club Adult Learner Grant work.
President Moss stated that she is pleased the librarians are meeting with the school teachers and hopefully
getting feedback in letting the libraries know when certain assignments and programs are forthcoming
where materials will be needed by the students.
Dr. Lange stated that there seems to be a new spirit of cooperation in interaction between the libraries and
the schools, and he is very pleased with that.
November 15,1995 LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Page 2
MONTHLY LIBRARY DIVISION HEADS REPORTS: (Continued)
Board Trustee L'Heureux inquired whether the setf-check out machine is being used, and Dr. Lange said
that unfortunately it is not being used as much as had been anticipated. He.said in talking with the
representatives from 3M, they indicated that the machines that are the most successful are those installed
at the circulation desk. The new machines can also check out videos and audios, and that will help. Or.
Lange stated that all the libraries have experienced this difficulty when patrons are checking out more than
just books.
LIBRARY BOARD COMMENTS
President Moss reported that MiraCosta Community College asked her to report to the Board that they
bring a group of twenty re-entry students to the library to show them how to use the library, and they really
appreciate the help they get from staff.
RESTRUCTURING CALIFORNIA PUBLIC LIBRARIES JOINT TASK FORCE REPORT - discussion
Or. Lange stated this item is a carry-over from the prior meeting and he asked for any questions from the
Board Members.
Board trustee L'Heureux stated she liked the ideas, as they were so logical arid clear, and she wondered
whether the ideas are implemented.
Dr. Lange said the California Library Association will carry these ideas forward, and with the support of he
other participating organizations, it is a more powerful document. The time line is 1997 for implementation.
Board Trustee Woodward said he was in favor of the libraries being free and available to everyone.
Dr. Lange said it is a case of fee versus free, and he supports the idea of the basic services being free,
but allowing libraries to evduate added services.
CALIFORNIA LIBRARY SERVICES ACT PROGRAM - discussion
Dr. hge referred to the program distributed to the Board Members at the previous meeting for their
perusal and stated he would answer any questions.
President Moss inquired whether this could fit in with the Headstart Program, and Or. Lange stated it is
difficult getting children and perents to participate.
COFFEE CART UPDATE - discussion
Dr. hge reported that seven companies attended the mandatory meeting and five submitted responses
to the RFP. Two companies have been chosen and will be interviewed further and asked to provide a
sample of their products. He listed some of the qualifications taken into consideration and said they will
pay $25 a day for use of the space, or 8 percent of the gross receipts, whichever is larger.
In reply to query from President Moss regarding the opening date, Dr. Lange said that the target date to
open is January 1998.
November 15,1995 LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Page 3
LIBRARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR FY 1994-95
Dr. Lange referred to the copy of the report contained in the packet. He said that circulation is down, but
that was due to the closing of the library for eight days in June for the re-carpeting. He said he wrote a
memorandum to the City Manager and City Council calling attention to the decrease in budget and staff,
and the increase in the book collection and circulation.
Board Trustee Curtin commented that with the figures in the report it is easy to see why people's opinion
of Carlsbad can be influenced by this library.
CHANGE IN LIBRARY INTERNAL ORGANIZATION
Dr. Lange referred to his memorandum dated November 7,1905, regarding the change in library structure.
He said that the plan is to use people more effectively in the library, and this has been implemented in the
Circulation and Reference Divisions. The overall reaction has been positive.
Geoff kmour stated that there are ten different operational divisions and there will be more cross-training
and more combining of divisions where that is possible. He said that the cross-training will result in a
larger pool of staff able to do more jobs. The term Adult Services is a misnomer, since that does include
Children Services. He said that perhaps the term Public Services would be better.
Dr. Lange stated that the public never hears the terms anyway; that they are for internal use only.
REPORT ON CALIFORNIA LIBRARY ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE. NOVEMBER 11 - 13, - 1995
Dr. Lange reported on the recent conference at Santa Clara, and said that one of the items to be focused
on is to increase the lobbying in Washington. He stated he has been Chairman of the Membership
Committee and will hold that position next year as well. They had a contest for the longest continuing
member of the Association, and there were six people entered in the contest. The winner was Carma Lee
of San Diego, who joined the Association in'lb30. She has been a member for 65 years.
INTERNET DEMONSTRATION BY CHRIS PICKAVET. LIBRARY TECHNICAL SERVICES
This item was moved to the end of the agenda.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Or. bnge referred to copies of the agenda bills included in the packet. One agenda bill is to authorize
the library to apply for a grant from the California Library Literacy Service. One agenda bill is to accept
the $41,057.21 donation from the Friends of the Library, and the third is appointing Library Board Trustee
Woodward to the Serra Cooperative Library System Advisory Board.
Or. hnge called attention to the Library Link newsletter, stating it is the first issue of this newsletter and
hopefully will provide more internal communication,
Dr. bnge stated the library foundation is still on hold at this time.
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November 15,1995 LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Page 4
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY:
Barbara Otwell stated she had no report at this time.
President Moss asked Ms. Otwell to tell the Friends of the Library how very pleased this Board was with
the large donation.
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETV:
Or. Lange reported the Society held a bazaar yesterday, and netted $500.
SERRA ADVISORY BOARD:
Board Trustee Woodward reported there was a Reference Committee meeting in Oceanside, but the
minutes have not been released. The next meeting of Serra will be in Escondido at the Public Library, and
Dr. binge and Board Trustee Woodward will attend.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
ADJOURNMENT:
By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of November 15, 1 W5, was adjourned at 4:25 p.m., for an Internet
demonstration in the ljbrary Technical Services Division.
./ Respectfully submitted ,
Harriett Babbitt"
Minutes Clerk
ADULT LEARNING PROGRAM Monthly Report
October 1995
- 1. Publisher Buvs Learner‘s Book
On October 19, adult learner Kevin Nolan received a letter and contract from
editor Ruth Vander Hart of Open Door Boob, a series published by CRC
Publications. CRC Publications is a division of the Christian Reformed Church,
headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Kevin had submitted a story/short
book he had both written and illustrated, and CRC Publications was offering him
$300 for the rights to the story and illustrations. Kevin’s story, called Beyond Fear
and Pride, is set in the Old West and is about a cowboy who was unable to read.
Much of the story contains elements from Kevin’s own life, inchding a strong
Christian message and struggles with fear and pride in learning to read. Open Door Books is a series of Bible studies and Christian-theme books published for
adult new readers. The other authors in the series are professional writers. CRC
Publications hopes not only to publish Kevin’s book as part of this series but also
to distribute it to tutors in churches which are setting up literacy programs.
- 2. Emblem Club Adult Learner Grant
Oceanside Emblem Club is again recognizing an adult learner in the Adult
Learning Program with a $500 grant toward further education or training.
Confidentiality is central to adult literacy programs, and the Emblem Club and
Adult Learning Program have agreed to respect the confidentiality of grant
recipients who request it. This year’s winner is a man in his forties who has been
in the program for several years and will use the grant money to pay for
approximately 20 different tests for full certification as an auto technician.
3. Tutor and Learner Orientations
On October 2, six potential tutors attended a New Tutor Orientation, which was
presented by Coordinator Lynda Jones, 2 learners, and 2 tutors. On October 26,
two New Learner Orientations were conducted by 3 experienced learners for 7
new learners. .
- 4. Tutor/Learner Ratios
One of the goals of the Adult Learning Program’s Strategic Plan is to provide
quality instruction to an increasing number of learners while the number of
available volunteers decreases. The strategy adopted was to increase the number
of tutors who are tutoring more than one learner, either in a small group or one-
to-one. Prior to Strategic Planning, only 2-3 tutors had more than one learner.
As of the end of October, this number had increased approximately 700%.
Thirteen tutors now tutor more than one learner in a variety of settings: team-
teaching a writing class of 6 learners, facilitating a reading group of 4 learners,
tutoring a pair of learners simultaneously, tutoring separate learners at different
hours, and being available for “drop-in tutoring” for learners with changing
schedule needs. Several learners now have more than one tutor, as well; for
example, a learner may have a one-to-one tutor and also attend the writing class.
Adult Learning Program
October 1995
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Literacv Grant Application
A plan of service and budget for the library's 95/96 State Library's matching
grants to literacy programs were prepared. The library is eligible to receive
$21,148. The application will be on the City Council's November 7 agenda.
San Diwo Council on Literacy
On October 25, Council President Jim Greene announced that Jeff Stafford,
Executive Director of the Council, is taking a 6-8 month leave of absence,
effective immediately, for health reasons. No interim director will be hired; Mr.
Greene will meet with Council staff to maintain the Council's work.
- Staff
VISTA Volunteer Shirley Taylor was on vacation October 2-13. Coordinator
Lynda Jones attended CityFit workshops for supervisors October 11, 18, 24, and
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CARLSBADrnLIBRARY ,'
CE"'R0 DE INFORMACION
Monthly Report
October 1995
1.- Adult h-0- ' . On October 11, an adult educational presentation was held at the
Senior Center auditorium. The presentation was about Leo Cad0 Ranch, and was
conducted by Joan E. Kindle, a Volunteer Curator for the City of Carlsbad. The
presentation drew a total of 127 adults. The Spanish Literacy group met eight times
during the month of October.
2.- children's pros?? . Regular bilingual storyhours on Wednesday mornings and
Thursday afternoons continued during October. The Sewing Club met five times this
month.
3.- Tour at the Centra. On November 31, a 5th grade class from Pine Elementary School
came to the Centro de Informaci6n for a tour. Centro Supervisor Lizeth Simonson showed
the students the materials available at the Centro.
4.- Libraw Staff Meetinn. On October 26, the library staff meeting was held at the Centro
de Informacicin. Centro Supervisor Lizeth Simonson welcomed the group and showed the staff the location of the materials available at the Centro. She also explained about the
services that the Centro provides in the community. Library staff had the opportunity to
look around the room and ask questions.
5. New Bookcases. Using Partnerships for Change funds, the Centro was able to purchase
and install several new bookcases at the end of October.
6.- Homework Center. Thanks to the donation of two computers and a printer by
Assistant City Manager Frank Mannen and his wife Chana, and Ms. Ann E. Gosman, the
Centro de Informaci6n was enabled to start a Homework Center. This Homework Center
is already being used by school-age children. The computers allow the children to utilize
the word-processing and printing capabilities. The students now have access to computers
after school to do their written homework and to gain computer skills.
7.- PFC'Ouartd~ReDo rt. The fourth quarterly report of the 94/95 year was submitted
to the State Library.
8.- Substitute. Due to the resignation of our staff member Olivia Reyes, the Centro has
been using a bilingual substitute, Susan GutiCrrez who also substitutes at the Main Library.
Library staff are working with the Human Resources Department and With cornunity
agencies to fill the position permanently.
9. Bookmarks about the New h%m. Centro Supervisor Lizeth Simonson translated into
Spanish the text of bookmarks that explain the status of the new library. These bookmarks
will be handed it out at the libraries to the patrons who request information about the new
library.
CHILDREN ' S DIVISION
MONTHLY STATEMENT
OCTOBER 1995
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With reference questions breaking 2,500 and circulation nearly 21,000 the month of
October broke a few records.
implemented by Children's staff.The attendance for the month crept over 1,000 with
storyhours recording nearly ha1 f of the attendance.
There were a total of 36 programs planned and
Because of its popularity with patrons, Storycraft was expanded to two sessions a
month last year, and has continued on that basis this year. Even with expanding so
that more could participate in this program, both sessions are always filled. Next
month, the age level suggested will go from 4 to 6, instead of 3 to 5. \
Our annual Halloween Party was highlighted by Magician Craig Stone, who dazzled children
and parents with his wit and skill.
children enjoyed.
Carl sbad Library.
He had lots of audience participation which the
This program was made possible by funds from the Friends of the
Storyhour had a very special guest. Nancy St. John, librarian, storyteller, songstress
and guitar player performed at both storyhours on Tuesday morning. She came in costume
and involved children and parents in songs and stories.
Due to patrons' requests, Bedtime Storyhour was reinstated this year, but, like any
new program, it will have to build it's patron base.
so that working parents can come with the whole family.
This program is in the evening
Library skills classes have concluded for this year with 4th through 6th graders
graduating from classes on using the library and how to find items in the library.
Storytime, one of the two programs that continues throughout the year, had a
sudden influx of attendance this fall. This program is basic storyhour, with
a few songs and fingerplays and the reading of two books.
Prime Time Club started this month.
Club members learn about different kinds of literature, listen to Doris read selections
from the various types of literature, and earn credit for reading at home or at school.
They can turn in their credits for small prizes or. save them for larger prizes. This
is a valuable program for encouraging children when they are just beginning to read on
This is a program for lst, 2nd, and 3rd graders.
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My area of concern with the Automation Committee centers on the concept of a
"Homework Resource Center." With a sub-comi ttee comprized of key staff, we have
been given the charge to set up for this program at each site.
and challenging effort that will assist our students in answering their homework
needs.
It is an exciting
As a result of our Education Focus Group meetings, Char Kennedy and I have been
meeting with teachers and librarians at the Junior and Senior High Schools. We have
been networking and trying to find better ways we can serve our schools.
teachers and librarians have been responsive in informing us about upcoming homework
assignments. We have a1 so explored other ways we can communicate more ei'+ctively.
Both
This outreach to the schools has dramatically increased our school class visits to
the library and the application for student library cards.
the "Tips for Teachers" pamphlet which explains ways we can help each other. We feel
we have been successful in our strategic plan in that our Library tlission Statement,
"Reach out to the community to build cooperative relationships, promoting a sense of
ownership in the 1 i brary."
\ Every teacher has received
In the future we are also planning a video production in cooperation with the schools,
the Carlsbad Youth Theatre, Media Services and Daniels Cablevision.
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COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT AND ACQUISITIONS STATISTICS REPORT October 1995 Current Month Fiscal
Items Received B&T Direct PMSC Total to Date Year ......................................
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Books - Adult
2 I 248 Main 519 142 661 Branch 155 33 188 352 Centro 0 16 16 61 subtotal 674 191 865 2,661
.\ Books - Children
\ Main 114 162 Branch 101 134 Centro 0 15 subtotal 215 311
276 836
235 324
15 203
526 1,363
Audio - Adult 81 13 94 510
Audio - Children 8 14 22 229
Video 29 11 45 85 446
Total Received 1,007 540 45 1,592 5 I 209
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Direct-ordered Videos Cataloged at PMSC
videos
B & T = Baker & Taylor PMSC = Professional Media Services Corporation
Geneal.ogy - Local. History Statistics FY 199c- 199b 0CtOBE:L
HOLDINGS : Current
Month
Additions
Total
Add i t ions
Current FY
Total Total
Holdings Holdings
Last FY
Ti t12s
Volumes
I43 48
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33 4sy 33,244
y3: 32/ 43,044 ,
Volumes Cataloged in INLEX
a77
Description of holdings: Titles
4,621 )&, 26g Non-Circ. rs; 741
s/6 4 86Y Circ.
Books
Books - Microform
Periodicals - Bound
Periodicals - Microform
Maps Microfilm (census, etc .I
Books - GEN-CIRC
CD-ROMs
“i- Microforms added this month:
/?, 939
478
J Film
Fiche
37 7.031 - 44
CALENDAR YEAR GOALS:
Volunteer hours
Programs held
At tendance
NSDCGS book/equipment expenditures
This month re
4
Total calendar year
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ACTIVITY: This
Month
This
Month
Last FY
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+, - Total Total This FY Last EY
Reference questions I, - Daily average so
Researchers registered I, 0 z3
Circulating checkout 17.5 Daily average Y
Daily average 9 75-
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DISTRIEKJTION OF RESEARCHERS:
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LA COSTA BRANCH LIBRARY Monthly Report October 1995
CIRCULATION
Branch circulation totaled 22,929 for October. This total included 9,430 children's items, 11,184 adult items and 2,315 video tapes. daily circulation averaged 955 and hourly, 86. Total circulation increased 8 percent over October, 1994.
USERS
This month's user count was 18,399, an average increase of 6 percent over last year. The average daily count was 764 and
1 hourly, 68.
CHILDREN'S
October threw its magic spell over the children's room as the back to school mood changed to the excitement of grinning jack-o- lanterns, spooks and scarry stories. Homework assignment focused on early man, Indians and explorers. The special program for the month given by Nancy St.John and sponsored by the Friends of the library, drew 150 children of all ages. The children's room was packed with parents and kids enjoying new and traditional stories of the season. Morning storyhours also took advantage of the season with Autumn and Halloween themes.
C.D.ROM
The Branch library achieved access to the I1towertv at city hall. This allows the Branch library users the same C.D. ROM access to current materials as the Main users have. There does seem to be some glich in the system which slows the timing of the access. However., we have been assured by Information Systems that they will do what they can to make improvements.
NEW STAFF
Aestar Beraki-Adams began work as a page this month. She and her now fifth grade son have been strong library users for the last five years. Her extreme interest and support of libraries is most refreshing. She often shares fond childhood memories of her mother and their Saturday morning visits to the downtown Chicago Public library. Libraries have always been her very own magical world. For Aestar, working in a library is a dream come true.
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City Manager
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REFERENCE ACTIVITIES FOR OCTOBER, 1995
Reference questions totaled 7403 during the month of October.
a decrease of 11 35. There were a total of 1901 Reserves, an
increase of 185 over last year. Online Search Requests totaled 70,
an increase of 21 over last year. Interlibrary Loans totaled 89
\ items received and 75 items were sent to other libraries.
During the month of September, there were 6 Reference Classes
and 1 Library Tour.
Callie Ahrens attended an Investment in Excellence Facilitators'
Meeting on October 3.
Char Kennedy and John Quarterone met with teachers from Valley
Junior High School to talk about cooperation between the library and
schools for assignments, classes and tours on October 5 and October 19.
On October 1 1, 18,24,and 31, Char Kennedy and Susan Simpson attended
CityFit Training for managers at the Safety Center.
Cathy Mi I ler presented an InMagic database demonstration of the
Carlsbad Journal and Sun newspaper index for reference staff members
on October 12.
Char attended a Strategic Planning Staff Implementation Committee meeting
on October 19, to discuss the proposed new Information Desk and its duties.
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Technical Services Report
October 1995
In October, Technical Services staff added 1,279 books and 312 audiovisual items to the library's collection. A total of 430 books and 81 A-V items were withdrawn from the collection.
Patrons with computers used .the dial-access catalog 411 times in
A total of 1,556 books were checked out by patrons using the self-checkout machine. This was 2% of the total circulation, a
percentage that has been steady for many months.
\ October. Main Street usage was 110.
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In the course of a year, the library sends out about 25,000 notices to patrons, letting them know that they have materials overdue and that materials they have on hold have come in and are
waiting for them. For many years, we have used the same mailing form that other city departments use, a plain but serviceable mailer with red stripes. Recently, we found a supplier that sells a mailer imprinted with the widely recognized Library Logo,
the outline of a person reading a book, that is also used on street signs. printing equipment in October and mailed out, drawing several
favorable comments. As soon as the current supply of the old mailers is exhausted, we will switch to the new ones. they will stand out in the patrons' mailboxes as something special.
The mailers were tested successfully on our
We hope
Few months go by without some Internet-related activity, and October was no exception. Four members of the Serra Cooperative Libras-system have applied for state funds through the Linked Systems Project administered by the State Library. If our grant
application is approved, the four libraries (Carlsbad, Chula Vista, San Diego Public, and San Diego County) will be able to provide workstations at each library that will provide access to the catalogs of the other three libraries using software developed by our respective vendors following a national standard called 239.50. Computers using this standard can translate a
search on one system into the same search on another system. other words, the patron doesn't have to know the different ways to search for an author or a title or a subject in each and every system. Grant applications are time-consuming to write, but if they are successful, the effort is worth it. We won't know if this one is successful until December.
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November 7, 1995
TO: LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
FROM: Library Director
CHANGE IN LIBRARY STRUCTURE
The single most frequently raised issue in the staff survey was the need for further
training and orientation, particularly as a way to break down the lack of understanding
and cooperation between existing divisions. To help correct this situation and to
make better use of staff, to encourage more cross-training, to provide closer supervi-
sion, to remove some of the barriers to cooperation and communication, and
generally to streamline the organization, the library is moving toward restructuring its
operational divisions. This move is also one of the implementation strategies tied to
the first goal in our Strategic Plan: "The Carlsbad City Library staff sees opportunity
in change, develops creative approaches and takes action."
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Effective December 1, 1995, the existing Circulation and Reference divisions will be
combined into a single unit. This new division will be named Adult Services, recog-
nizing that for the time being this term does not include Genealogy. One planned
change within the new operation will be to have cross-training of clerical staff at the
Periodicals and Circulation desks. The expectation is that we will be moving eventu-
ally toward a Public Services Division that will also include Children's Services once
we get into the new Main Library. A staffing plan for the Cole Library in the north has
not yet been developed and will depend in part on the size and shape of operations
placed in that building.
There will also be some changes in specific responsibilities handled by staff in this
new operation. These changes will be announced as they are developed by supervi-
sors over the next few weeks. The intent is to make the most efficient and effective
use of the staff we have and to improve services to the public. Other supervisory
changes that will be instituted immediately include placing the Administrative Clerk
(Gabe) under the Account Clerk (Pam Strojny) and shifting the Mail Clerk (Bev Wade)
to the new Adult Services Division. Also approved in the new Division will be at least
two Library Technician positions, people who will be trained to serve as lead supervi-
sors during evening and Saturday hours and who will be given tasks now handled by
staff who can be used more effectively elsewhere.
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CIRCULATION
MAIN LIBRARY
Print /Audio
Video
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Video
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CARLSBAD CITY LIBRARY
STATISTICS
October 1995
GRAND TOTAL:
REFERENCE OUESTIONS
Centro
Genealogy
Children's
Adult
Online
Branch
MEDIA/GRAPHICS PROJECTS
Media
Graphics
TOTAL :
Oct. Oct.
1994 1995 % Chanse
61,020 60,182 -1
11,013 9,533 - 13
16 24 + 50
72 , 049 69,739 -3
19,010 20,952 + 10
2,438 2,311 -5
21,448 23 , 263 +8
1 -. 94 , 661 94,323 ---
311 124 - 60
1,258 1,250 -1
2,420 2,539 +5
8,538 7,403 - 13
28 104 + 271
2,223 2,597 + 17
14 , 778 14,017 -5
36 42 + 17
40 37 - 8 a:.
76 79 +4
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Oct. - 1994
Oct.
1995 % Chanse
PEOPLE COUNT (Daily Average)
Centro
Main Library
Branch
127 135
1,844 1,661
695 764
+6 - 10 + 10
TOTAL : 2,560 2,666 -4
ATTENDANCE AT PROGRAMS
Centro
Genealogy
Adult Main
Children's Main
Branch
457 369
147 184
31 70
774 1,016
58 333
1,467 1,972
- 19 + 25 + 126 + 31 + 484
TOTAL :
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+ 34
INTERLIBRARY LOANS - + 24 - + 30 + 10 - 13
Requests by Carlsbad
Received by Carlsbad
Requests of Carlsbad
Filled by Carlsbad
115 143
98 127
290 318
86 75
NEW REGISTRATIONS
Centro
Main Library
Branch .L ' . .. 1 ,. .'.
TOTAL :
23 43
1,093 973
346 322
+ 87 - 11
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1,462 1,338 -a
ITEMS ADDED + 23 1,290 1,591
ITEMS WITHDRAWN - 51 ..+
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