HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-01 Library Board ReportColumbia Heights Public Library
Library Board Report - January 2022
COLLECTION
Book displays focused on New Year’s resolutions, new
books, and the Winter Reads adult reading program.
Adult print books were purchased based on selections
from Booklist 9/15, 10/1, 10/15; Kirkus Reviews
9/15/21, 10/1/21, 10/15/21; Library Journal 10/2021;
January and February publications of bestselling
authors or within popular series; patron requests and
necessary replacements.
Juvenile print books were purchased based on
selections from Booklist 9/1/21, 10/1/21; Growing
Minds 10/2021; Kirkus Reviews 9/2021; School Library
Journal 9/2021, 10/2021; patron requests and
replacements.
Weeding was completed in adult mystery collection.
PROGRAMS, VIRTUAL EVENTS, SELF DIRECTED ACTIVITIES
NAME DATE INTENDED AUDIENCE ATTENDANCE
English Language Conversation Circle 1/3 Adult 1
Winter Reads (1/10-2/25) 1/10 Adult In process
English Language Conversation Circle 1/10 Adult 3
Embroidery: Experimenting with Stitches 1/10 Adult 9
Adult Book Club: American Dirt 1/19 Adult 9
Wine and Words Book Club: The Music Shop 1/21 Adult 8
Family Storytime 1/24 Children (0-5) 14
English Language Conversation Circle 1/24 Adult 5
Baby Read, Baby Grow 1/27 Children (0-5) 13
Artist Trading Cards 1/27 Children (6-11) 7
Family Storytime 1/31 Children (0-5) 21
English Language Conversation Circle 1/31 Adult 2
Art from the Heart Card making 1/31 Adult 10
TOTAL Programs = 14 102
FACILITY USAGE 2022 2021
Visitors 4,934 3,913
Public Uses of Study and Meeting Rooms 163 0
Marie Olofsdotter teaches Art from the Heart
Columbia Heights Public Library Library Board Monthly Update – January 2022
STAFF
Eliza Pope, Youth Services Librarian, began 1/3. She
o was trained and oriented.
o began planning for the re-installation of the early learning play space this spring.
o installed juvenile displays and shifted the juvenile graphic collection.
o supervised and prepared bulk loans for Immaculate Conception School.
o prepared and presented preschool storytime and baby read, baby grow classes.
Georgia Cook, Library Supervisor, began training 1/19.
Allison Muotka, Library Page, resigned 1/24.
Maria Fink, Library Page, resigned 1/25.
Rosa Boda, Library Page – Substitute, resigned 1/24.
Winnie Coyne, Clerk, completed an annual performance evaluation.
Cortni O’Brien, Adult Services Librarian
o met with the Columbia Heights Public Schools Communication Committee.
o served as the liaison to the Friends of the Library.
o delivered library materials to four “At-Home” patrons
Renee Dougherty, Director
o Learned strategies for serving youth and adults experiencing homelessness from Anoka
County Human Services, Hope 4 Youth, YMCA, and Guild Services staff.
o participated in Anoka County Library Management Team and Public Service team
meetings and weekly meetings of City department and division leadership.
o served on an interview panel for the IT Help Desk Technician.
VOLUNTEERS Total Hours Served
Adult 4 18
Teen 0 0
TECHNOLOGY
The Director assisted the Information Technology Director with an initial application for E-Rate, a
Federal Communications Commission program to make telecommunications and information services
more affordable for schools and public libraries.
PUBLIC COMPUTER USAGE 2022 2021
Users 781 604
Sessions 971 1049
Minutes 33,534 38,711
MISCELLANEOUS
The City Council approved the elimination of overdue fines for people borrowing materials at
the Columbia Heights Public Library effective 3/1/22.
The library hosted a traveling exhibit from the Minnesota State Library; “Fix-a-Leak” emphasized
the importance of saving water by fixing drippy faucets and toilets.
The glass display case featured a “Winter Reading” display as well as promotional material for
the upcoming pet bed-making program.
Ten patrons with $75 or more in fines were referred to Unique Management compared to three
in January 2021.