HomeMy WebLinkAboutSept 2018 Op Rpt (RD)
Columbia Heights Public Library
3939 Central Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421-3932 ▪ Ph: 763-706-3690
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
TO: Columbia Heights Public Library Board of Trustees
FROM: Renee Dougherty, Library Director
SUBJECT: September 2018 Operational Report
DATE: September 28, 2018
I. BUILDING MAINTENANCE AND EQUIPMENT
A. Exterior windows were washed.
B. Permeable pavers in the parking lot, part of the drainage system, were sealed to increase
longevity.
C. Repainting of parking lines was completed.
D. Quarterly preventive maintenance and filter changes were done on the HVAC system.
E. One of the parking lot cameras was replaced.
F. Construction of the LED monument sign began.
II. TECHNOLOGY
A. Staff implemented a new procedure for generating computer guest passes. The new
procedure makes more efficient use of staff time while continuing to provide limited
computer access for those without library cards.
III. COLLECTION
A. Adult book selections were made from the May, June and July issues of Booklist, the June
15th issue of Kirkus Reviews, and the May and June issues of Library Journal. Adult
fiction with October publication dates and popular paperbacks were ordered. Juvenile
selections were made from the May issues of School Library Journal and Growing Minds.
Juvenile graphic novels and board books for infants were ordered.
B. Weeding in adult nonfiction 800s was completed. Weeding in the 900s started. Weeding
in juvenile fiction continued.
IV. PROGRAMS
A. Scrabble Club for adults was hosted by the Friends of the Library on September 4 and 18.
B. Senior Surf computer instruction for older adults was offered on September 5.
C. The Library Board met on September 5.
D. Open to Business consultant Kathleen DuChene was available on September 11.
E. The Friends of the Library met on September 12.
F. A LEGO Challenge for kids was offered on September 12.
G. A new teen program, a Graphic Novel book club, was offered at Columbia Academy on
September 18. This monthly, offsite program is funded through the 21st Century
Community Learning Centers grant extended to the library for 2018-19.
H. The adult Book Club met on September 19 to discuss “Good as Gone” by Amy Gentry.
I. A two-part “Birdwatching in the Heights” course was offered on September 19 and 26.
J. A “Vivid Vase” art instruction course for adults was offered on September 24. This course
was made possible through funding from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
K. The Teen Advisory Board met on September 26.
L. A STEAM Saturday program for kids was offered on September 29. This monthly
program is funded through the 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant.
M. Family Storytime sessions were offered on three Monday mornings and repeated in the
evenings.
N. Three sessions of Baby Read, Baby Grow were offered on Thursday mornings.
O. Five classes from the Immaculate Conception School visited the library.
P. Two sessions of 4-H Tech Wizards for teens were offered in partnership with University
of Minnesota Extension staff.
Q. “Buddy Up and Read” volunteers met with adults learning English.
R. English Conversation Circles for adult learners were offered on four Thursdays.
S. Deliveries of materials to At-Home patrons were made.
T. Adult volunteers donated 38 hours of service; teens volunteers donated 11 hours.
V. STAFF
A. Youth Services Librarian Bri Belanger participated in a review of the 2018 summer
reading program with staff from Anoka County Library.
B. Cortni O’Brien, Brianna Belanger, Kelly Olson and I volunteered at the Foundation’s
Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser.
VI. FOUNDATION
A. The Foundation held their annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser on September 12. Over 225
people attended.
VII. MISC
A. I met with the city manager and department heads on September 4, 10, 17, and 24.
B. I met with the Management Team of the Anoka County Library on September 6 and 13.
C. On September 20, I met with City staff and representatives from Anoka County behavioral
health, housing and homelessness programs to discuss possible responses to growing
numbers of individuals experiencing homelessness on Central Avenue.
VIII. CIRCULATION
August 2017 August 2018
Physical items 10,978 11,621
E-books 720 871
E-audio 216 266* missing RB Digital
Total Circulation 11,914 12,758
IX. GATE COUNT AND MEETING ROOM USE
August 2017 August 2018
Gate count 11,229 10,526
Library Programs 23 19
Room Use 219 251
X. COMPUTER/INTERNET USE
August 2017 August 2018
Patron Use (Logins): 2,831 2,794
Computer Use: 4,658 4,724
Minutes Used: 119,820 123,695
Internet Access: 2,458 5,076
Word: 444 409
PowerPoint: 17 8
Excel: 25 25
Calculator: 6 12
Catalog/Databases: 238 185
Microfilm Reader: 0 n/a
Burlington English n/a 49
XI. UNIQUE MANAGEMENT COLLECTION ACCOUNTS
August 2017 August 2018
Accounts Submitted 688 778
Dollars Submitted $136,228.75 $153,380.45
Dollars Received $9,389.36 $18,388.75
Materials Returned $31,666.76 $36,557.45