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Home My WebLink About2024-03-27; Library Board of Trustees; ; Library Reports for January and February 2024Meeting Date: March 27, 2024 To: Library Board of Trustees From: Sheila Crosby, Deputy Library Director Katie Nye, Deputy Library Director Staff Contact: Sheila Crosby, Deputy Library Director sheila.crosby@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-5520 Katie Nye, Deputy Library Director katie.nye@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-2094 Subject: Library Reports for January and February 2024 District: All Recommended Action Receive the Narrative Reports and Statistical Reports for January and February 2024. Executive Summary The board will review the library’s monthly narrative and statistical reports for January and February 2024. These reports provide a summary of work completed across all Carlsbad City Library divisions and locations as well as data and information about the services and programs provided for the community. Explanation & Analysis None. Fiscal Analysis No financial impact. Next Steps None. Environmental Evaluation This item does not require environmental review because it does not constitute a project within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act under California Public Resources Code Section 21065 in that it has no potential to cause either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. March 27, 2024 Item #2 Page 1 of 9 LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Staff Report Exhibits 1. Narrative report for January 2024 2. Statistical report for January 2024 3. Narrative report for February 2024 4. Statistical report for February 2024 March 27, 2024 Item #2 Page 2 of 9 Exhibit 1 Carlsbad City Library Monthly Library Report January 2024 Highlights: 1. Winter Reading Challenge The annual Winter Reading Challenge was a great success and far surpassed participation in 2023. In partnership with the local Dave & Buster’s in Carlsbad, those who finished the challenge earned a $20 Power Card voucher, while supplies lasted. See the following statistics: Registrations Completions Rewards Redeemed Minutes Read Adults 374 253 171 110,727 Teens 65 43 34 17,742 Kids 730 544 434 166,414 TOTALS – 2024 1,169 840 639 294,883 TOTALS – 2023 258 212 134 142,926 Programs: 2. Matthew Quirk: The Night Agent On Jan. 6, Library & Cultural Arts Department staff partnered to present author Matthew Quirk discussing his novel “The Night Agent,” in tandem with a special screening of the Netflix show based on his book. The 2-hour event took place in the Schulman Auditorium. Librarian Liza Blue moderated the author discussion and audience Q&A that followed the screening. 180 people attended the event. 3. Just the Facts! Book Club Librarian Emily Hardy hosted the inaugural meeting of “Just the Facts!” Nonfiction Book Club on Jan. 4. The hybrid format book club had 25 people in attendance, 15 joining virtually and ten in person. This book club gathering has achieved a goal of attracting a more diverse demographic of book club participants with significantly more male attendees and individuals under the age of 50, as compared to the Tuesday Night Book Club which this new program replaced. Participants provided positive feedback, especially regarding the hybrid format. March 27, 2024 Item #2 Page 3 of 9 4. English as a Second Language The winter semester of the English as a Second Language (ESL) classes presented in partnership with MiraCosta College started the week of Jan. 22. Two classes are being offered at the Library Learning Center: Multilevel Beginning-Intermediate ESL on Mondays and Wednesdays, and ESL Conversation for Intermediate students on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Special Projects: 5. Exploration HUB Staff are testing demo Windows laptops for the HUB upgrade project. The HUB iMacs will be replaced with Windows laptops providing a more accessible way to serve our patrons with computers on the most popular operating system. HUB staff will work closely with Information Technology colleagues to fine-tune the hardware and software in the HUB’s third iteration. HUB offerings will include crafting, 3D design and printing, and coding and robotics for ages 13 and up. 6. Interview Preparation Workshop An online interview preparation workshop was offered to staff on Jan. 23. The workshop was hosted by Senior Librarian Bill Sannwald, moderated by Training Coordinator Hannah Nelson, and featured a panel consisting of numerous library leaders. Attendees learned about what a successful interview looks like, dissected interview questions with the panel, and participated in a question-and-answer period. The training was recorded so staff who were not able to attend could watch at a later date. March 27, 2024 Item #2 Page 4 of 9 Community Connections: 7. School Tour On Jan. 18, Librarian Emily Hardy and Senior Librarian Bill Sannwald led a Story Time program and tour of the Georgina Cole Library for a group of Valley Middle School students with exceptional needs. Bill and Emily each read a picture book to the group in the Community Room and led them through the different sections of the library. The group seemed to have a good time and learned a lot about the operations of the library, especially enjoying Bill’s tour of the AMH “book robot.” 8. School Presentation On Jan. 8, Principal Librarian Laura Mendez and Library Assistant Christina Lorenzo delivered a presentation about library services for the Army & Navy Academy Professional Development Day. They shared information about Sora, the Winter Reading Challenge, State Parks Passes and more to an audience of 26 educators for middle and high school. 9. School Outreach Principal Librarian Laura Mendez worked with Circulation Services staff and teacher Robert Brown to create and deliver library cards for the Jefferson Elementary first grade class. The school was so happy about the effort that they will include it in their parent newsletter, and work with the library to deliver library cards to other grades in the coming months. March 27, 2024 Item #2 Page 5 of 9 EXHIBIT 2 LIBRARY MONTHLY STATISTICS January 2024 January 2023 January 2024 Total Library Hours Open 1Beginning May 8, 2023, expanded library hours 1 hour daily 600 702 Total Visitors On-site (Includes curbside) 34,597 42,000 Library Services Circulation of Library Materials 73,798 87,730 eAudiobook/eBook/eMagazine Downloads Audio/Video Streaming 20,273 733 25,320 1,126 Circulation Total 94,804 114,176 Reference Questions 11,487 10,577 Technology eResource Use Library Website Sessions In-House Computer Use 7,265 39,219 2,452 5,893 41,074 3,544 Programs, Facility Usage Number of Programs Presented (on-site, off-site, includes virtual) Programs Attendance 90 4,029 93 3,253 Number of Community Rentals Community Rentals Attendance 43 2,641 50 2,964 March 27, 2024 Item #2 Page 6 of 9 Ccarlsbad City Library ml 0000 ~ ~ m D fl □ ~i oOo or-ici C::> Exhibit 3 Carlsbad City Library Monthly Library Report February 2024 Highlights: 1. Author Program On Saturday, Feb. 17, Librarians Ashleigh Hvinden and Liza Blue hosted authors Piper Huguley and Jeffrey Blount in the Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium at the Carlsbad City Library on Dove Lane. 43 people attended this Black History Month event. Ms. Huguley discussed the history of dress designer Ann Lowe, who is famed for designing Jacqueline Onassis’ wedding dress, and Mr. Blount discussed how he received inspiration for his book, “Mr. Jimmy from Across the Way” while reading about a black billionaire. 2. In the Pages of History a Black History Month Event with Breanna J McDaniel Librarian Emily Hardy hosted “In the Pages of History; a Black History Month Event with Breanna J. McDaniel.” 34 people attended the program, and an engaged question and answer session was moderated by Library Technician Amberley Middleton. Partner organization Adventures by the Book hosted a book signing afterward and sold nearly all their supply from Dr. McDaniel. 3. Positionality and Power Workshop In coordination with the author visit and discussion on the same day, Dr. Breanna J. McDaniel, a children’s book author, educator and Black History scholar presented a training to Library & Cultural Arts leadership staff along with Training Coordinator Hannah Nelson. Dr. McDaniel facilitated a discussion on "Positionality and Power” which explores how personal identity shapes leadership styles and team interaction. 4. Ruben H. Fleet Science Center workshop series The Fleet Science Center series of workshops at the Carlsbad City Library began in February. This series is partially supported by Community Arts Grants. The first program of the series started at the Library Learning Center on Feb. 1 at focusing on Color and Light. Three additional programs were presented throughout the month at the other library locations and included subjects on Scribble Bots and Engineering. The workshops will continue throughout March and April. The programs reached max capacity at the Library Learning Center, with a total of 66 participants among the two programs. March 27, 2024 Item #2 Page 7 of 9 Exhibit 3 Community Connections: 5. Carlsbad Village Farmers’ Market Lead Librarian Darin Williamson and Library Technician Jordan Daley attended an outreach event on Feb. 21 at the Carlsbad Farmer’s Market. In addition to donated books, Jordan distributed 110 literacy book bags containing 220 Vox books as part of a grant-funded outreach to raise awareness of the library’s Literacy Services program. Staff spoke to 584 people about children’s programs, the seed library, Career Online High School, and the English as a Second Language classes offered in partnership with MiraCosta College. Other: 6. South Orange County Genealogical Society Visit On Feb. 28, Genealogy & Carlsbad History staff hosted the South Orange County Genealogical Society members visit. Information about the “safari” to visit our collection from their website included this description: “The Cole Library has an entire floor dedicated to genealogy! Over 30,000 books and many journals, society newsletters, microfilm, microfiche, and CD’s. Several computers with access to five paid online subscriptions to great genealogy sites.” March 27, 2024 Item #2 Page 8 of 9 EXHIBIT 4 LIBRARY MONTHLY STATISTICS February 2024 February 2023 February 2024 Total Library Hours Open 1Beginning May 8, 2023, expanded library hours 1 hour daily 573 672 Total Visitors On-site (Includes curbside) 33,797 42,052 Library Services Circulation of Library Materials 68,418 83,995 eAudiobook/eBook/eMagazine Downloads Audio/Video Streaming 17,632 685 23,127 1,045 Circulation Total 86,735 108,167 Reference Questions 10,692 10,232 Technology eResource Use Library Website Sessions In-House Computer Use 6,197 34,019 2,592 5,050 38,763 3,476 Programs, Facility Usage Number of Programs Presented (on-site, off-site, includes virtual) Programs Attendance 98 3,429 112 4,005 Number of Community Rentals Community Rentals Attendance 55 3,019 59 3,714 March 27, 2024 Item #2 Page 9 of 9 (carlsbad City Library m: 0000 ~ ~ [I] 0 fl □ ~t ooo 0