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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-05-26; Library Board of Trustees; ; Library Services during COVID-19ITEM #11 Meeting Date: May 26, 2021 To: Library Board of Trustees From: Suzanne Smithson, Library & Cultural Arts Director Staff Contact: Suzanne Smithson, Suzanne.Smithson@carlsbadca.gov Sheila Crosby, Sheila.Crosby@carlsbadca.gov Katie Nye, Katie.Nye@carlsbadca.gov Subject: Library Services during COVID-19 District: All Recommended Action Receive report. No action needed. Executive Summary/Discussion Staff will update the board on Carlsbad’s library services and programs during the COVID-19 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 None. Page 24 of 24 LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Suzanne Smithson May 26, 2021 Library Services during COVID-19 Current Status •All three library sites open: −Monday –Thursday, 10 a.m. -7 p.m. −Friday –Saturday, 10 a.m. –5 p.m. •Continuing services during open hours: −Curbside service −Staff support in person and via phone, email, text, chat −WiFi garden at Dove Current Status •Interior use of the libraries −Browsing for library materials −Pick up of items on hold −Use of self-checkout equipment −Use of computers −Printing and copying −Assistance at service desks Current Status •Library materials due dates −March 31 due date not extended further −6-week checkout period instead of traditional 3-week checkout •Quarantine time of library materials reduced to 4 days •Limited telecommuting for staff Current Status (online)•Virtual programs −Regular story times, book clubs, genealogy programs, tween programs, etc. −Special programs and music performances •Online research and learning resources available 24/7 •Catalog available 24/7 Next Steps (date tbd) •Yellow tier or other direction (after June 15) •Services −Seating, use of tables & chairs −Limited in-person programs −Resume on-site literacy tutoring −Accept donations of books −Open Friends of the Library bookstores Questions?