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CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
TO:
Columbia Heights Public Library Board of Trustees
FROM:
M. Rebecca Loader, Library Director
SUBJECT:
August operational report
DATE:
August 30, 2011
I. BUILDING MAINTENANCE AND EQUIPMENT
A.Master Mechanical wrapped the pipes for the new boiler 8/3. The radiator covers were
painted 8/4. The boiler went down 8/10 and had to be re-started.
B.RW Ceilings and Walls repaired the damage to the Boardroom ceiling 8/16. Staff has been
able to move all the materials back into place.
C.Orkin inspected for various critters 8/16.
D.Water leaked through the north door of the basement after the torrential rainfall of 8/16. No
materials were lost. Public Works had to pump out the drain the following morning. This
leak is historical at the Library and results when the ground water saturates the block wall.
No materials were lost.
E.Fidelity buffed the Activity Room floors 8/19.
F.Dalco performed preventive maintenance and minor repairs on the roof 8/22.
G.The print release station went live on 8/22.
H.Replacement of the fixtures in the upstairs Women’s Restroom is scheduled for 8/24.
I.The picnic table and bench were delivered 8/24.
II. COLLECTION
A.Six hardcover book orders were placed during the month. Orders for DVD’s and spoken
word CD’s were also placed.
B.Adult weeding is in progress and partially completed up through Fiction C and 628.
C.I reviewed book standing orders for changes in 2012.
D.A Large Print order was placed to supplement the Library’s standing orders.
E.The periodical order was reviewed for drops/adds before renewal for 2012.
III. PROGRAMS
A.Summer Reading Program ended 8/31. The theme for 2011 was “Bookawocky.”
B.Four films were shown as part of the Summer Matinee program in August.
C.Ten Penny Tunes presented a special storytime 8/2.
D.The American Girl Party 8/11 honored all the American Girl dolls. Abracadoole handled the
crafts and Kelly, Cristy, and Dan deserve kudos for all the work they did on the program and
decorations. Every girl left the program with a smile on her face.
E.Renee spoke to the new teachers at ISD #13 8/24 about services available to students
through the Library.
F.Renee met with the Adult Book Club 8/31 to discuss Ape house.
G.The Library Board met 8/3 with four members in attendance.
H.The Summer Volunteens were recognized for all their hard work at a reception in their honor
8/25. Library Board Members Nancy Hoium, Pat Sowada, and Catherine Vesley
participated in the program, which was organized by Kelly and Dan. A Powerpoint featuring
the Volunteens at work was presented.
IV.TECHNOLOGY
A.The second stage of the public PC’s acquired through support from the Gates Grant were
installed 8/2. The Library now has 8 internet PC’s and 3 catalog/online databases PC’s
available for the public. All PC’s are the same model and IS can do updates remotely.
Thanks to Jesse for all his hard work in putting the project together.
B.Ramon completed the TechAtlas inventory required by the Gates Grant 8/18.
C.The IS Department installed a new server rack in the print room 8/21 and were able to
consolidate the equipment into one area.
V.STAFF
A.I met with the Pages 8/23 to negotiate Fall schedule.
B.Stacey, Ramon, and I met with the City website consultant 8/2 to go over the materials
needed for submission.
C.Stacey and I took pictures for a Powerpoint about the building 8/17.
D.Staff received training on how to use the print release station during the week of 8/22.
E.Linda Magee and I reviewed applications for the Temporary Children’s Librarian position
and interviewed candidates on 8/30.
VI.FOUNDATION
A.The Foundation Board met 8/1 with six members present. Publicity materials for the
Spaghetti dinner were distributed. Final planning and details were discussed. The fundraiser
at the Heights Theatre in December was discussed, and the Board decided to not hold a silent
auction this year. The Lighthouse Pancake Breakfast 8/5 benefited the Foundation.
VII. MISC
A.Major projects:
a.Budget work
b.Foundation’s Spaghetti Dinner publicity items
c.Scheduling
d.Recruitment and interviewing
e.Website content
VIII CIRCULATION
Circulation Building
JULY 2010 JULY 2011
13,224 12,067
IX GATE COUNT AND MEETING ROOM USE
Gatecount Meeting Room Use
JULY 2010 JULY 2011 JULY 2010 JULY 2011
13,006 11,177 14 19
X INTERNET BROWSER USE
JULY 2010 JULY 2011
Patron Use:
1,479 1,560
Computer Use:
1,582 1,560
Minutes Used:
58,893 68,910
XI. UNIQUE MANAGEMENT
July 2011
Accounts submitted 120
Dollars submitted $19,520.81
Dollars received $599.70
Materials returned $1,599.45