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Home My WebLink About2021-06-23; Library Board of Trustees; ; Library Reports for May 2021ITEM #6 Meeting Date: June 23, 2021 To: Library Board of Trustees From: Sheila Crosby, Deputy Library Director Katie Nye, Deputy Library Director Staff Contact: Sheila Crosby, Sheila.Crosby@carlsbadca.gov Katie Nye, Katie.Nye@carlsbadca.gov Subject: Library Reports for May 2021 District: All Recommended Action Receive reports. No action needed. Executive Summary/Discussion The board will review the monthly library narrative and statistical reports for May 2021. These reports provide a summary of work completed across all Carlsbad City Library divisions and locations as well as services and programs presented for the community. 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 • Narrative report for May 2021 • Statistical report for May 2021 Page 6 of 12 LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Monthly Library Report for May 2021 Programs: Five students are currently enrolled in Career Online High School. Four of those students are nearing completion. The Career Online High School recently transitioned from Gale to a new hosting platform, Smart Horizons, which was completed on May 17. TAB (Teen Advisory Board) is a monthly meeting for teens to give input on library services and topics. Four teens attended the May 18 Teen Advisory Board meeting. Librarian Ashleigh Hvinden spoke about the upcoming Summer Reading Adventure program for teens and available opportunities for Teen Advisory Board members to contribute to the new website. Beginning with the month of June, Librarian Ashleigh Hvinden will begin posting the meeting agendas in the Teen Advisory Board section of the website. On May 19, Bennett, a first grader, read to the faithful companion of Library Board Trustee Beth Hulsart for the entire half hour Paws to Read event. While Bennett was the only attendee, he is an amazing reader and enjoyed sharing his books. Staff look forward to the time when this program can be attended in person. For comparison, average Paws to Read attendance at Dove Library pre-pandemic was 40 attendees per session. Projects: The William D. Cannon Art Gallery posted two new videos on its webpage, offering patrons a virtual experience of the current exhibit, “Material Pulses: Seven Viewpoints.” The first video is a virtual tour hosted by Gallery Curator Karen McGuire. The second video offers viewers a time- lapse video showcasing the actual installation of this national touring show. While this exhibit closed on May 23, the videos continue to be available on the webpage. Collections and Technical Services reviewed possible tools for use in reviewing the collection for a current project, a diversity audit. Various approaches were examined, and potential methods/resources for the audit were also discussed. Cataloging staff began to discuss changes in order to reflect diversity goals for the collection and to make finding materials easier for patrons and staff. Website Upgrade •Website preview sessions were held for staff on May 4, 5 and 11 to provide a sneak peek of the newly upgraded Library website prior to the go-live date. These sessions provided a full tour of the new website and provided staff with the opportunity to ask questions. •The website was successfully launched on Monday, May 17. Page 7 of 12 All three library locations participated in the North County Homeless Data Collection project, which entailed observing and collecting demographic data about those experiencing homelessness near the libraries. This initiative supports San Diego County’s efforts to understand the needs of, and provide services for the unsheltered population. Data was tallied and submitted to the city on May 4, who then relayed the information to the county. Staff Accomplishments: Library Assistant Sandra Riggins and Lead Librarian Jennifer Johnson graduated from San Diego State University with their Master of Public Administration degrees. They participated in the program supported by the City of Carlsbad and with a cohort of City of Carlsbad employees. Highlights: May 10, Library & Cultural Arts continued to increase in-person services at all three library locations, including Saturdays at the Georgina Cole Library. This was followed by a substantial increase in hours of service on May 24, when all library sites adjusted to be open six days per week (Mon - Thurs, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Fri & Sat, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.). Page 8 of 12 ALL LIBRARIES OPEN May 17, Library staff gathered at the Georgina Cole Library with the family of Dianna Galindo, a long- time library staff member and friend who passed away in May of 2020. A tree and plaque were dedicated in her memory. The Carlsbad Sculpture Garden re-opened to the public on May 25 with its outdoor gallery oasis. The new retrospective exhibit, Another Glance: Celebrating 25 Years in the Garden celebrates contemporary art pieces by 9 artists in a refreshed landscaped setting where the artwork takes center stage. The outdoor gallery is located at 2955 Elmwood Street and is open Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Page 9 of 12 Tuesdays -Satur,days 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ..,,-' Other: The California Library Association annual conference was held virtually on May 11-15. Twenty- one staff members attended the conference. Interim Principal Librarian Carrie Scott presented at the preconference on the topic of Literacy Coordinator Core Competencies. In addition, she facilitated a breakout room on the COVID Diaries Project at the California Center for the Book’s Adult Services Symposium. Interim Senior Librarian Ally Goodwin presented a session on the topic of Reader’s Advisory Services for Children. Several staff members in Collections and Technical Services virtually attended Library Journal’s “Day of Dialog” which featured panels of writers discussing their upcoming works from across different genres. Such events allow staff who oversee the library’s collection to keep in touch with the literary marketplace. Among the presentations were a panel conversation on Social Justice: Now and Tomorrow, and a conversation with Katie Couric on her new book. Library & Cultural Arts staff are working with the city’s Human Resources team to fill the many position vacancies that were left unfilled during the past 15 months of the pandemic. Across the department, there are currently 8 full-time vacancies and 41 part-time vacancies. Training Coordinator Emily Bruce provided timekeeping and Zoom technical support to Communication & Engagement Department staff at the virtual Town Hall on Homelessness held on May 25. The goal of the town hall sessions was to share information about the city’s current and planned efforts to reduce homelessness and give residents from each district opportunities to raise questions and provide feedback on the topic of homelessness in the community. The Historic Preservation Commission welcomed two new commissioners in the month of May. Patty Schreibman and Raul Diaz joined Library & Cultural Arts liaisons Deputy Library Director Sheila Crosby, Director Suzanne Smithson and Senior Office Specialist Brian Buchholtz for their first meeting on May 10. Page 10 of 12 New Library Accounts Expanded Service Hours in May All Libraries & Curbside Mon-Thurs, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Fri-Sat, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. William D. Cannon Art Gallery Mon, Wed, Friday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Tue, Thurs 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. CARLSBAD CITY LIBRARY 441 in May ’21 6,469 April ’20 to May ‘21 Circulation Services Service May June ’20 to May ‘21 Holds Placed 18,512 278,671 Items Checked Out 27,355 253,921 Items Returned 27,626 282,369 12,688 22,065 20,583 21,892 21,546 18,576 19,964 21,300 19,840 23,115 24,99727,355 19,402 23,830 19,381 23,708 21,932 21,770 25,082 20,674 19,317 30,146 29,50127,626 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 30,000 35,000 Jun-20 Jul-20 Aug-20 Sep-20 Oct-20 Nov-20 Dec-20 Jan-21 Feb-21 Mar-21 Apr-21 May-21 Items Checked Out vs. Items Returned Items Checked Out Items Returned May 2021 Library Website Library@Home 153 Visits in May Biblioteca en Casa Digital services Adult eBookrecommendations Children’s eBook recommendations Youth & familyresources 33,548 Webpage Views in May Virtual Programs •Storytimes •Author Talks •Book Clubs •School Outreach •Workshops 28 Programs Presented in May eBooks/eAudiobooks •233 New Users • 15,540 Downloads •270 Added titles & extra copies in May In-Person Services Limited Occupancy 471 Computer Sessions 455 Account Services Transactions 4,171 Patrons Served in May ITEM #6 Page 11 of 12 l I ~ -----