HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-01-27; Library Board of Trustees; ; Library Board of Trustees Work Plan for 2020-21ITEM #8
Meeting Date: January 27, 2021
To: Library Board of Trustees
From: Suzanne Smithson, Library & Cultural Arts Director
Staff Contact: Suzanne Smithson, suzanne.smithson@carlsbadca.gov
Subject: Library Board of Trustees Work Plan for 2020-21
District: All
Recommended Action
Accept proposed work plan for 2020-21.
Executive Summary/Discussion
Fiscal Year 2019-20 offered Boards and Commissions their first opportunity to create work plans which
would be presented and approved by City Council. The Library Board of Trustees Work Plan for 2019-20
was approved in January 2020. In March 2020, much of the work came to a standstill as the Covid-19
public health pandemic gripped the world and Carlsbad. The proposed 2020-21 work plan continues the
majority of work from 2019-20 with minimal modifications and additions. The work of the Library Board
of Trustees is governed by Carlsbad Municipal Code 2.16.
Next Steps
Present proposed 2020-21 work plan to City Council. Proceed with work on work plan as described.
Fiscal Analysis
None.
Public Notification
Public notice of this item was posted in keeping with the Ralph M. Brown Act and was available for
public viewing and review at least 72 hours before the scheduled meeting date.
Exhibits
• 2019-20 work plan; approved by City Council January 2020
• 2020-21 proposed work plan
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
ITEM #8
City of Carlsbad
Library Board of Trustees Work Plan
Fiscal Year 2019-2020
I. Mission Statement
ATTACHMENT A
The mission of the board of library trustees is to advise the city council in matters pertaining to library
services, as well as the rules and regulations necessary to operate the library.
II. Composition
The board of library trustees shall consist of five members, appointed by the mayor with the approval
of the city council.
Ill. FY 2019-2020 Goals & Tasks
The City of Carlsbad Library Board of Trustees has selected to focus on the following goals and tasks:
• Appoint one of its members as chair of the board to serve for a term of one year
• Provide to the city council for its approval an annual work plan of activities to be undertaken
and a subsequent report of its accomplishments
• Review and approve rules and regulations of the library as developed and revised from time
to time
• Review and approve the library's response to the California Public Library survey submitted
annually to the California State Library
• Receive reports on and maintain knowledge of library services and programs:
o serve as a liaison from the community on its needs and interests
o serve as an ambassador to the community in promoting library services
• Receive an annual report on safety and security of library facilities
• Provide community perspective on issues and interests related to library service delivery and
facilities
• Provide recommendations on the proposed budget and use of community contributions for
the delivery of library services
• Maintain awareness of and promote community support of the library, and of opportunities
to collaborate with other community partners
• Promote progressive and innovative delivery of services to ensure the library remains in the
forefront of community life
• Advise the city council on resource sharing among library jurisdictions
• Provide community perspective in the strategic planning of library services
• Participate in relevant events, community meetings and conversations on behalf of the board
of library trustees
• Serve on relevant city committees as a representative of the board of library trustees
ITEM #8
ATTACHMENT A
City of Carlsbad
Library Board of Trustees Work Plan
Fiscal Year 2019-20202020-2021
I. Mission Statement
The mission of the board of library trustees is to advise the city council in matters pertaining to library
services, as well as the rules and regulations necessary to operate the library.
II. Composition
The board of library trustees shall consist of five members, appointed by the mayor with the approval
of the city council.
Ill. FY 2019-2020 2020-2021 Goals & Tasks
The City of Carlsbad Library Board of Trustees has selected to focus on the following goals and tasks:
• Appoint one of its members as chair of the board to serve for a term of one year
• Provide to the city council for its approval an annual work plan of activities to be undertaken
and a subsequent report of its accomplishments
• Review and approve rules and regulations of the library as developed and revised from time
to time
• Review and approve the library's response to the California Public Library survey submitted
annually to the California State Library
• Receive reports on and maintain knowledge of library services and programs:
o serve as a liaison from the community on its needs and interests
o serve as an ambassador to the community in promoting library services
• Receive an annual report on safety and security of library facilities
• Provide community perspective on issues and interests related to library service delivery and
facilities
• Provide recommendations on the proposed budget and use of community contributions for
the delivery of library services
• Maintain awareness of and promote community support of the library, and of opportunities
to collaborate with other community partners
• Promote progressive and innovative delivery of services to ensure the library remains in the
forefront of community life
• Advise the city council on resource sharing among library jurisdictions, as needed
• Provide community perspective in the strategic planning of library services
• Participate in relevant events, community meetings and conversations on behalf of the board
of library trustees
• Serve on relevant city committees as a representative of the board of library trustees as requested (e.g. review website, Carlsbad Reads Together, etc.)
Commented [SS1]: Dept has not done this; staff are happy to do this should the Board desire