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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: April 2019 Operational Report
DATE: April 30, 2019
I. BUILDING MAINTENANCE AND EQUIPMENT
A. Quarterly maintenance and filter changes were performed on the HVAC system.
B. West exterior doors have pulled away from their frames. They were temporarily re-
secured so that the handicapped opener will work. Further work will include replacement
of the insulated safety glass with a lighter-weight option.
II. TECHNOLOGY
A. Bibliotheca replaced a computer in one of the express check kiosks
B. TechLogic is troubleshooting a frequently-jamming automatic materials handler at the
drive-up book drop.
C. Patrons are experiencing authentication issues on public computers. The issue has not yet
been resolved.
III. COLLECTION
A. Adult print materials were selected from the winter and February issues of Library Journal
and the January 15, 2019, issue of Kirkus Reviews. Adult popular fiction with May
publication dates was ordered. Juvenile materials were selected from the November and
December 2018 issues of Booklist. Adult and juvenile audiobooks and videos were
ordered.
B. Weeding in adult fiction P-R and romance M-P was completed. Weeding in easy and
juvenile nonfiction was completed.
IV. PROGRAMS
A. A Senior Surf computer class, taught by a volunteer instructor from the Metropolitan Area
Agency on Aging, was offered on April 3.
B. The Library Board met on April 3.
C. Rita Norberg shared Memories of Columbia Heights, an oral history program, on April 3.
D. Craft Lab: Building with Clay, was taught by Northern Clay Center on April 5.
E. National Library Week was celebrated with a mayoral proclamation at the City Council
meeting and passive adult programming.
F. A 4H STEAM: Polymers, program was held on April 9
G. LEGO Challenge was held on April 10.
H. Drawing to Watercolor, a Legacy-funded program for adults, was offered on April 10.
I. The Youth Services Librarian and the Columbia Academy Media Specialist met with the
Graphic Novel Book Club on April 16.
J. The adult Book Club discussed B.A. Shapiro’s “The Art Forger” on April 17.
K. A Reading Education Assistance Dog and trainer read with youth on April 17.
L. A Curbside Composting seminar for adults was held on April 22.
M. Introduction to Genealogy for adults was offered on April 24.
N. The Adult Services Librarian and Senior Coordinator accompanied a group of seniors to
the Kerlan Collection at the University of Minnesota on April 24.
O. A STEAM Saturday program on mycology was offered by Spark Y on April 27.
P. Four sessions of Family Storytime were offered on Monday mornings.
Q. Eight sessions of Baby Read, Baby Grow were taught on Thursday mornings.
R. Three sessions of 4-H Tech Wizards were offered in partnership with University of
Minnesota Extension staff.
S. Seven classes from the Immaculate Conception School visited.
T. “Buddy Up and Read” volunteers met with adults learning English.
U. English Conversation Circles for adult learners were offered on five Monday evenings and
three Thursday afternoons.
V. Deliveries of materials to At-Home patrons were made.
W. 14 adult volunteers donated 49.5 hours of service; 5 teen volunteers contributed 20.5
hours.
V. STAFF
A. Adult Services Librarian Cortni O’Brien attended the MELSA Adult Programming
Interest Group meeting. She met with the Friends of the Library and Library Foundation.
B. Youth Services Librarian Bri Belanger attended a Minnesota State Library Meetup for
staff serving youth with the ISD 13 Media Specialist. She met with the ACL Youth
Engagement-School-aged (YES!) team. She provided information about library services at
the ECFE Community Baby Shower on May 25.
C. Conditional offers of employment as Library Page were extended to Jacqueline Olson and
Samuel Rinne. They began training on April 29.
VI. FOUNDATION
A. The Foundation met on April 10. The Foundation has requested a prioritized list of
suggestions for expending the gift made in December of 2018.
VII. MISC
A. I met with the city manager and department heads on April 1,15,22, and 29.
B. I met with the Anoka County Library Management Team on April 4.
C. I attended a Minnesota Library Financial Education Workshop on April 23. The workshop
featured experts from the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau, Federal Trade
Commission, Better Business Bureau, FINRA, the Minnesota Attorney General’s office, U
of MN Extension, and others. The workshop sought to build the capacity of library staff to
aid patrons in building financial literacy and avoiding fraud.
D. Patron Alex Jackson Wolf was trespassed from the Library for one year for repeatedly
causing a nuisance and possible drug use.
E. I attended the Anoka County Library Public Service Team meeting on April 24.
F. The City Council has been meeting in the Community Room this month due to a
malfunctioning elevator at City Hall.
VIII. CIRCULATION
March 2018 March 2019
Physical items 10,978 11,183
E-books 737 581
E-audio 325 198* RBDigital n/a
Total Circulation 12,040 11,962*
IX. GATE COUNT AND MEETING ROOM USE
March 2018 March 2019
Gate count 10,277 10,234
Library Programs 38 32
Room Use 358 354
X. COMPUTER/INTERNET USE
March 2018 March 2019
Patron Use (Logins): 2,485 2,346
Computer Use: 4,056 3,677
Minutes Used: 105,660 100,763
Internet Access: 3,710 4,864
Word: 424 400
PowerPoint: 19 8
Excel: 23 19
Calculator: 23 26
Catalog/Databases: 160 162
Microfilm Reader: 0 0
Burlington English 15 50
XI. UNIQUE MANAGEMENT COLLECTION ACCOUNTS
March 2018 March 2019
Accounts Submitted 745 831
Dollars Submitted $147,321.44 $160,626.57
Dollars Received $13,374.28 $20,984.83
Materials Returned $34,986.96 $40,027.29