HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-06-23; Library Board of Trustees; ; Library Services during COVID-19ITEM #7
Meeting Date: June 23, 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
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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.
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for public viewing and review at least 72 hours before the scheduled meeting date.
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LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Suzanne SmithsonJune 23, 20211:30 p.m.Library Services during COVID‐19
Current Status•All three library sites are open:−Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. ‐7 p.m.−Friday – Saturday, 10 a.m. –5 p.m.−Will stay at these hours for several months•Continuing services during open hours:−Curbside service−Staff support in person and via phone, email, text, chat −Wi‐Fi 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 and WiFi−Printing and copying−Assistance at service desks−Limited seating
Current Status (online)•Virtual programs−Regular story times, book clubs, genealogy programs, tween programs, etc.−Special programs and music performances−Summer Reading Adventure (June 14 – August 8)−TGIF in your Backyard (July 9 – August 27)•Online research and learning resources available 24/7•Catalog and electronic materials available 24/7
Anticipated Next Steps –July−Resume on‐site literacy tutoring−Reduce or eliminate quarantine of library materials–August−Accept donations of books−Friends of the Library open bookstore at Dove−Resume 3‐week circulation period–September−Limited in‐person programs
Questions?