HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-08-25; Library Board of Trustees; ; Library Quarterly Technology ReportITEM #9
Meeting Date: August 25, 2021
To: Library Board of Trustees
From: Devin Castel, Senior Business Systems Specialist
Staff Contact: Devin Castel, devin.castel@carlsbadca.gov
Subject: Library Quarterly Technology Report
District: All
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Executive Summary/Discussion
The Library Quarterly Technology Report will review technology efforts related to circulation,
computer and virtual library services during the quarter covering April, May and June 2021. The
report will also review two upcoming projects related to the online catalog and the patron
network.
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.
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LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Staff Report
Carlsbad City Library
Technology Report
Senior Business Systems Specialist
Devin Castel
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Technology Report
•Service Data During COVID
•Public Computer and Wireless Use
•Network Upgrade
•Online Catalog Update
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New Library Card Accounts
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New Library Card Accounts = 1,690
April –June 2021
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New Library Card AccountsJune 2020 –June 2021
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June 2020 –June 2021
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Walking magazine's the complete guide to walking for health,
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April –June 2021
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Items Checked Out
Items Checked Out = 96,876
April –June 2021
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Items Returned
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Items Returned = 95,658
April –June 2021
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Wireless
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Wireless Sessions = 14,791
April –June 2021
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Wireless SessionsJune 2020 –June 2021
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Computer Management
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Computer Sessions = 2,113
April –June 2021
*Session time increased from 60 minutes to
120 minutes on June 7, 2021
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Computer Sessions
September 2020 –June 2021
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Patron Computer
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Network Upgrade
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Network Upgrade
•New Digital Information Network
•Library Patron Network Cutover
•California Research & Education Network
•1 Gbps to 10 Gbps
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Phase 1
•Library Guest Wireless
•Self-Check Kiosks & Staff Computers
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•Completed!
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Phase 2
•Library Patron Computers and Printers
•Automated Materials Handling System
•Mid-September
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Online Catalog Update
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Online Catalog Update
•Online Catalog & Web Services
•August 31 –September 1
•Responsive Web Design
•Bug Fixes
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