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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApr 20 OR (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: April 2020 Operational Report DATE: April 30, 2020 I. BUILDING MAINTENANCE AND EQUIPMENT A. Public Works staff did spring clean-up of landscaping. B. Nick Olberding re-glued countertops at the “ask me” desks. II. TECHNOLOGY A. IT staff added two additional access points to boost the Wi-Fi signal beyond the building. It is strongest in the grassy entrance court and the parking lot near the book drop. III. COLLECTION A. Adult print materials were selected from the December 1st issue of Kirkus Reviews. Anticipated May bestsellers from popular authors, replacement copies of worn titles, and Spanish language books were ordered. Juvenile print materials were selected from the November issues of Booklist and School Library Journal, and the November and December issues of Growing Minds. B. Weeding in adult fiction was completed in C-J. Weeding of easy fiction (E) continued. IV. PROGRAMS AND VIRTUAL EVENTS A. Virtual Storytimes were offered via Facebook Premiere on four Mondays in April. B. Two experimental contactless deliveries of materials were made to At-Home patrons. C. Videos introducing Transparent Languages and Creativebug databases, and curbside pick- up of holds were posted to Library’s Facebook page. D. A National Library Week proclamation was read by the Mayor at the April 27 City Council meeting. E. The Adult Services Librarian and Clerk Typist launched an online trivia contest. F. Graphic Novel book club met online on April 29. G. The Youth Services Librarian made virtual visits to Early Childhood and Family Education classes on April 28-30. V. STAFF A. Library Clerk Winnie Coyne and I met for her annual performance evaluation. VI. FOUNDATION VII. MISC A. I met with the city manager and department heads on April 6, 13, 21, and 27. B. I met virtually numerous times with the Anoka County Library Management Team. C. I listened to calls with state library directors and State Librarian on April 2 and 16. D. I met with the Anoka County Library Public Service Team on April 22. E. I participated in a cybersecurity and information technology recovery audit with city department heads on April 24. F. I met with the city manager, emergency operations manager, and police chief on April 29 to plan for library reopening upon the lifting of the governor’s stay at home order. G. Cellular tower installation in the vacant lot began. VIII. LIBRARY CLOSURE A. Due dates of borrowed items have been extended through June 1. B. Library staff continue to provide reference and referral via telephone and email between 9 am and 5 pm on weekdays. C. The automated drive up book return remained open. D. The Wi-Fi “City Public” network signal strength was boosted to extend further into the parking lot. E. Mail and other deliveries resumed on April 13. F. Contactless curbside pick-up of holds began April 13. By month-end 160 people were served. IX. CIRCULATION January 2019 January 2020 Physical Items 10,671 10,040 Ebooks 658 702 Eaudio 312 322 Total Circulation 11,641 11,064 February 2019 February 2020 Physical Items 9,123 10,136 Ebooks 557 665 Eaudio 263 307 Total Circulation 9,943 11,108 March 2019 March 2020 Physical Items 11,183 6,413 Ebooks 581 809 Eaudio 274 304 Total Circulation 12,038 7,526 X. GATE COUNT AND MEETING ROOM USE March 2019 March 2020 Gate count 10,234 5,068 Library Programs 32 11 Room Use 354 214 XI. COMPUTER/INTERNET USE March 2019 March 2020 Patron Use (Logins): 2,346 1,275 Computer Use: 3,870 2,098 Minutes Used: 100,763 56,266 Internet Access: 4,864 2,491 Word: 400 290 PowerPoint: 8 15 Excel: 19 24 Calculator: 26 4 Catalog/Databases: 162 82 Microfilm Reader: 0 n/a Burlington English 50 35 Census Website n/a 57 XII. UNIQUE MANAGEMENT COLLECTION ACCOUNTS March 2019 March 2020 Accounts Submitted 831 896 Dollars Submitted $160,626.57 $173,251.84 Dollars Received $20,984.83 $21,830.38 Materials Returned $40,027.29 $44,009.93