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Home My WebLink AboutAugust 6, 2014 COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY APPROVED BOARD OF TRUSTEES 9/3/2014 MINUTES August 6, 2014 The meeting was called to order by Chair Patricia Sowada at 6:32 p.m. Members present were: Nancy Hoium, Steve Smith, Patricia Sowada, and Barbara Tantanella. Also present: Council Representative Tami Diehm, Library Director Renee Dougherty, and Recording Secretary Stacey R. Hendren. Not present: Catherine Vesley. Guest: Dave Larson, Task Force Chair. The minutes of the July 2, 2014, Board meeting were approved as mailed. The bill list dated 7/9/14 of 2014 bills was reviewed. It was moved, seconded, and passed that the bills be paid. The bill list dated 7/23/14 of 2014 bills was reviewed. It was moved, seconded, and passed that the bills be paid. Board members noted the purchase of a convertible throw, a tablecloth with the library’s name and logo for use at events. The 2014 accounting dated 8/6/14 was reviewed. Smith commended the library staff on the detail given in the operational reports and noted the increase in gate count for July 2014 over July 2013. Old Business: 1.A graphical comparison of gate count and internet use over a year-long period was given to the Board. Members noted that the internet use is static, while the gate count fluctuates and discussed the limited amount of computers, how services are limited, and how the library could provide a broader range of services with more computers. 2.Board Members discussed steps towards a new library. Members noted the importance of being prepared for large and small questions. Dougherty remarked that many patrons are happy with the service and programs of the current library and asked members to consider how to convey the benefits of a new library. Tantanella described the fantastic American Girl and author programs located in a cramped space with limited lighting. Diehm recommended talking to the Police/Fire staff about their transition to a new building. Smith recommended highlighting the ways in which children learn with visuals, movement, activities, and the opportunity to exercise creativity. Smith expressed that the great service at the library is due to the staff and that the library staff will remain consistent. Additionally Smith highlighted that a new library would allow adults the opportunity to contemplate, kids the opportunity to move, and give teens a place to go and be together. Dougherty shared the success of the recent Anime/Manga program where teens came together and interacted around a common interest. Members noted that they have received tremendous support from the community for a new library, but acknowledged the need to inform the community about the referendum and the importance of voting. Discussion continued regarding the formation of a community group in support of a new library, the recent petition requesting a referendum, and the role of the Library Foundation, Library Board, and Library staff in Library advocacy. Dougherty 1- 8/6/14 invited Board members to attend the Monday night City Council meeting concerning the decision regarding the petition and referendum. st 3.Dougherty submitted the final bills for the 21 Century Learning grant. Children’s programming will be continued with in house planning and budget. New Business: 1.Members received a handout showing a five year analysis of library usage including; Gate count, Internet users, Internet minutes, circulation and reference questions. Smith noted the fairly consistent annual gate count and stated that a broader range of services, visibility, ease of access, meeting rooms, and study rooms would increase gate count and the only way to drive service is to build a new library. Smith asserted the importance of using the information to identify potential opportunities for growth in service. Items from the Floor: 1.The Board received updated contact information for members. 2.The Board was invited to the Annual Foundation Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser on September 10, 2014 from 4:30-7 p.m. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:37 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Stacey R. Hendren Recording Secretary, Library Board of Trustees The City of Columbia Heights does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with disabilities to participate in all City of Columbia Heights services, programs, and activities. Attachments: 2012-2013 Internet Users and Gate count, Use of Library 2009-2013 2- 8/6/14 May April March February January December November October September August July June May December April March November February October January September December November August October July September August June July May June April May April March March February February January January CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Use of the Library 2009-2013 D·;-Ò· Gatecount*20092010201120122013 January8,1677,6648,8668,5928,368 140,000 February8,4337,9278,4459,1338,350 March10,09511,49410,40510,1809,304 120,000 April9,85610,0919,5379,6969,595 100,000 May8,4559,7659,0299,9338,156 June11,87013,32412,18812,07110,732 80,000 July12,96013,00611,17712,08511,953 60,000 August10,47112,00312,24211,90710,445 September9,0899,2758,8109,4438,992 40,000 October8,93510,0669,57510,0479,530 20,000 November8,5718,5628,3148,3597,444 December7,3197,4038,0237,4776,814 0 114,221120,580116,611118,923109,683 *20092010201120122013 Internet Users*20092010201120122013 L·;©;·;© January1,2391,0091,2591,4451,210 February1,2551,0081,1261,3241,167 20,000 March1,4121,3921,5121,5041,360 April1,3561,1931,3581,3681,469 15,000 May1,1481,1221,2751,3571,228 June1,4211,2201,5931,5871,393 10,000 July1,4261,4791,5601,5301,630 August1,1991,6171,8881,7101,480 September1,2281,4591,4651,3191,391 5,000 October1,3091,5061,5831,4981,578 November1,1801,3621,3901,3481,202 0 December1,0261,1851,3291,0991037 *20092010201120122013 15,19915,55217,33817,08916,145 Internet Minutes20092010201120122013 L·;©;·azÒ·; January46,90437,64849,14964,56053,592 February49,66641,53744,06660,71852,131 900,000 March54,51250,63660,23267,21059,174 800,000 April49,53643,65855,06761,11362,632 700,000 May42,50040,08255,37562,28953,016 June54,33144,88273,02270,33256,349 600,000 July54,63258,89368,91067,26970,969 500,000 August44,24764,74683,13775,29365,410 400,000 September45,13657,22964,11458,67160,643 300,000 October42,75360,44170,98366,62766,611 200,000 November42,05553,68962,56362,67459,687 100,000 December36,45345,38060,84149,13052,238 0 562,725598,821747,459765,886712,452 20092010201120122013 9,3799,98012,45812,76511,874 Internet Hours Circulation*20092010**2011**2012**2013 /z©-Ò·z January9,1659,5879,87910,19310,256 February9,3629,1759,24010,6329,671 March10,69212,32711,94110,95410,210 140,000 April10,16610,4999,94810,27910,465 120,000 May8,8079,4729,15310,0958,784 100,000 June12,05513,99112,36312,95110,976 July12,77313,22412,06712,29313,066 80,000 August10,46112,27112,50812,77210,624 60,000 September9,57710,6209,7139,77910,206 40,000 October9,70010,8129,73110,62310,505 November9,36710,0699,49310,2819,048 20,000 December8,5808,8099,0158,7727957 0 120,705130,856125,051129,624121,768 *20092010**2011**2012**2013 *Reduced hours **Includes e-books w;E;©;-;vÒ;·z Reference Questions20092010201120122013 17,77114,35216,60114,54716,068 20,000 18,000 16,000 14,000 12,000 10,000 8,000 6,000 4,000 2,000 0 20092010201120122013