HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-03-24; Library Board of Trustees; ; Reference Services Division Overview and UpdateITEM #6
Meeting Date: March 24, 2021
To: Library Board of Trustees
From: Erin Peak, Senior Librarian
Staff Contact: Erin Peak, erin.peak@carlsbadca.gov
Sheila Crosby, sheila.crosby@carlsbadca.gov
Subject: Reference Services Division Overview and Update
District: All
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Executive Summary/Discussion
Senior Librarian Erin Peak will present an overview and update on the Reference Services Division.
Highlights will include services and programs both before and during COVID, community connections,
opportunities for internal growth and projects during the pandemic.
Next Steps
None.
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
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LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Presented by Erin Peak
Senior Librarian
Reference Services Division
Adult & Teens
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Reference Division
Adult & Teens
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Presented by Erin Peak
Reference Division
Adult & Teens
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Reference Division
Adult & Teens
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INFORMATION
Expanding our reach
Virtual Reference
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14 Databases
SORA
Reading recommendations
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INFORMATION
Expanding our reach
Virtual Reference
Lib Chat
14 Databases
SORA
Reading recommendations
Research requests from the city
INFORMATION
Expanding our reach
Virtual Reference
Lib Chat
14 Databases
SORA
Reading recommendations
Research requests from the city
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