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Board of Trustees Agenda P4
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March 16th, 1999
480 Primrose Road- Conference Room
SUGGESTED ACTION
1. CALL TO ORDER:
2. ROLL CALL:
3. BILLS: Approval
City Checks: $ 39,549.24
Special Fund: $ 862.01
Duncan Funds: $ .00
4. MINUTES: Approval
5. CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION: Information
a. Letter: Thank you to Internet Volunteer
b. Duncan Trust Statement of Activity
c. Library of California Press Release
d. Legislative Update
e. Letter: Hillsborough Burlingame Newcomer's
f. Internet Status Report - Escoffier
�- g. Employee Achievement Awards
h. Volunteer Recognition
6. FROM THE FLOOR (Public Comments):
7. REPORTS: Information
a. City Librarian's Report: Escoffier
b. Foundation Report: Herman
c. System Advisory Board- Robertson
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
a. None
9. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Internet Service - Morton Discussion
b. Employee Achievement Awards Procedures - Morton Discussion/Action
10.ADJOURNMENT: Adjourn
Agenda.
UBaURLING�E
B U R L I N G A M E
P U B L I C
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Burlingame Public Library
Board of Trustees
Minutes
February 16th, 1999
1. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting of February 16th, 1999 was called to order by President Dunbar at
4:30pm.
2. ROLL CALL:
Trustees Present: Coar, Dunbar & Morton
Trustees Absent: Berger & Herman
Staff Present: Alfred Escoffier, City Librarian
Judy Gladysz,Administrative Secretary
3. BILLS:
M/S/C (Coar/Morton) unanimously to approve the bills as presented.
4. MINUTES:
None
5. CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION:
Correspondence was mailed in the packets.
6. FROM THE FLOOR (Public Comments):
None
7. REPORTS:
a. City Librarians Report:
Mr. Esc6ffier reviewed his report. Brief discussion followed.
b. Foundation Report: Herman:
Trustee Dunbar reported the Foundation had tentatively scheduled it's
"Elegant Affair" fund raiser to be held on April 15th but'now it will be held
sometime in September or October.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
None
9. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Employee Achievement Awards Procedure/Review:
Tabled until March Board Meeting.
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b. Plan of Service:
A draft of the Plan of Service had been mailed to the Trustees. It was
reviewed and some discussion followed.
10. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting of February 16th, 1999 was adjourned at 5:15pm with the next
meeting scheduled for March 16th, 1999 at 4:30pm in the Board Room.
Respectfully submitted,
Alfred H. Escoffier
City Librarian
Trustees Minutesf
02/17/99
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City Librarian's Report
March 16, 1998
_National Library Week Events!
Volunteer Recognition Event- April 15- An event to honor our many volunteers
Teen Poetry Cafe- April 16- Successful poetry event will be repeated this year
Introduction of WebPac catalog for the public
Author Event- April 18- Nationally known mystery writer Deborah Crombie
Friends Book Sale will be held April 23-25
Plan of Service Published!
The Library "Plan of Service-1999-2001" has been published. Staff has begun
implementation, including allocation of time and other resources.
Use Statistics Stabilize
Library circulation statistics for the past 18 months in the new building have
leveled off at a 10-12% increase. The traffic in the building (number of users through
the door) continues to be just above 20%.
Technology Update for Our Users
WebPac, which was demonstrated to the Board several months ago, is in the
final stages of "debugging" and should be linked to the PLS Homepage by March 10,
1999. This will allow patrons to access our catalog from home over the Internet.
The address for the PLS Homepage changed to: www.pisinfo.org. This should
make the address easier for patrons and staff to remember.
It is now possible to "Telnet" from all of the library public Internet terminals.
"Book Cafe" is now available as a link from the PLS Homepage. This is a site run
by PLAN that allows staff and patrons to read and write book reviews. It is being billed
as an "online book discussion group."
A terminal will be installed shortly in the Electronic Gallery to allow patrons to
practice their "mouse" skills. Several librarians felt this would be useful for some of our
patrons who need basic computer training. This terminal will run a mouse tutorial.
Programs, Outreach, Exhibits
Esther was invited to speak to the World Cultures group of the Hillsborough
Burlingame Newcomers Organization. They were very interested in the library and the
services we offer. They have requested library tours for the entire group in April. Two
sessions will be held: one during the day and one in the evening.
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The Millbrae "English as a Second Language" students toured the library once
again. Most of the students live in Burlingame and are preparing to enter college. They
were particularly interested in the automated magazine search program.
New exhibits in February including one highlighting the Burlingame community's
focus on teen issues, and a long term display of some of the library "treasures" from our
historical collection on California and local history.
Volunteer Program
Twelve volunteers contributed 79 hours in February performing a wide variety of
tasks including: caring for plants, processing new paperbacks, processing new rental
books, processing book and magazine discards, sorting and processing book
donations.
New Twist on Trivia!
The Millard Fillmore Trivia Hunt for the high school students was held the
weekend of February 6'h and 7'h. The rules have been altered to require that the answer
be verified by a print source (not the Internet!). Students may use the Internet to help
locate the answer, but it must be from a recognized printed source. This greatly
increased their activity in the library, but it was very positive and we did not have any
problems.
Literacy Breakfast/County 2000
The 3`d annual Literacy Breakfast was held on February 26'h, with State Senator
Jackie Speier as moderator. The audience included teacher and literacy specialists
from throughout the county. The County 2000 program (sponsored by Peninsula Library
System) offered three speakers who had accomplished a great deal in the area of
literacy for young children. Clearly one of our most important roles as librarians and
parents is encouraging children to read and write effectively. Despite the access to
technology in our county, children are lost if they cannot be active, engaged readers.
Coming Events
• Library Board Meeting, March 16, 4:30 pm, Conference Room
• Commissioner's Dinner, March 19, 6:30 pm, Sheraton Gateway
• Easter Sunday, April 4, Closed
• National Library Week, April 11-17th
Alfred H. Escoffier/City Librarian/March 1, 1999
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STATISTICS FOR FEBRUARY 1999
REGISTERED BORROWERS: Total Registered
Burlingame Adults 13,475
Burlingame Children 3,965
Hillsborough Adults 2,100
Hillsborough Children 1 ,120
Universal Borrowers 745
Total Registered Borrowers: 21 ,400
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CIRCULATION ACTIVITY: Main Branch
Adult Print Materials(books, periodicals, pamphlets, paperbacks) 20,972 937
Children's Print Materials (books, periodicals, pamphlets, paperbacks) 9,212 1,151
Audio Visual Materials(records, cassettes, films, videos, cd's) 5,342 113
TOTALS: 35,526 2,201
Main Total 1999 Circ: 35,526 Main Total 1998 Circ: 36,274 = 2.10% Dec.
Branch Total 1999 Circ: 2,201 Branch Total 1998 Circ: 2,252 = 2.20% Dec.
Grand Total 1999 Circ: 37,727 Grand Total 1998 Circ: 38,526 = 2.00% Dec.
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REFERENCE ACTIVITY: Questions Directions
Reference 3,084 568
Children's 1,150 861
Lower Level 1,101 2,802 ILL Borrowed: 2,234
Branch 217 127 ILL Lent: 3,147
Total: 5,552 4,358 ILL Total: 5,381
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COLLECTIONS: MAIN BRANCH TOTAL
VOLUMES/TITLES VOLUMES TOTAL VOLUMES
Ad.Non-Fiction 133,005 /116,435 5,215 138,220
Ch.Non-Fiction 24,190 / 22,795 2,360 26,550
YA Non-Fiction 1,950 / 1,755 110 2,060
Ad. Fiction 55,770 / 52,525 6,230 62,000
Ch. Fiction 20,695 / 18,510 6,080 26,775
YA Fiction 3,010 / 2,730 385 3,395
Reference 5,600 / 5,400 200 5,800
Totals: 244,220 /220,150 20,580 264,800
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OTHER MATERIALS:
Pamphlets 28,600 Paperbacks 3,395 Maps 1,735 Records 1,500
Cassettes 12,320 Video Tapes 2,585 Compact Discs 2,030
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Deposited with the City Treasurer: Main: 6,790.31 Branch: 259.68
Xerox: 611.64 Room: .00
1010 Donations 868.00 CLSA: .00
User Traffic: Total: 17,;15'6 = 1,287 per day Children's Programs: 30 Attendance: 684
Children's Programs for the year 1999: 30 with a total attendance of 684 children
Date : Sat, 20 Feb 1999 16 :20 : 08 -0800 (PST)
From: Sue Reiterman <reiterma@pls . lib.ca.us>
To: Al Escoffier <escoffia@pls . lib. ca.us>
Cc: Esther Cummings <cummings@pls. lib. ca.us>
Subject : Internet instruction
received an e-mail from our most recent Internet student, which I
particularly enjoyed because it WAS electronic. I thought you both would
like to hear her response to the library' s efforts to help her make sense
of the Internet, and so I forwarded it to you.
Date : Sat, 20 Feb 1999 16 :20 :47 -0800 (PST)
From: Sue Reiterman <reiterma@pls . lib.ca.us>
To : Al Escoffier <escoffia@pls. lib.ca.us>
Cc : Esther Cummings <cummings@pls. lib.ca.us>
Subject : THANK YOU (fwd)
---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date : Fri, 19 Feb 1999 12 :30 :10 EST
F- nm: OmiEva@aol .com
REITERMA@PLS.LIB.CA.US
Subject : THANK YOU
DEAR SUE, THANK YOU FOR ARRANGING A COMPUTER LESSON FOR ME WITH JUDY. IT WAS
VERY, VERY HELPFUL. . AND REALLY, I CAN'T THANK YOU AND JUDY ENOUGH. SUDDENLY
THE SCRAMBLE I SAW ON THE SCREEN BEFORE, MAKES SENSEII
IT WAS A PLEASURE TO MEET YOU AND I HOPE I'LL SEE YOU AGAIN ON MY VISITS TO
THE LI`BRARY. . . . AND WILL YOU ONCE MORE MENTION TO JUDY HOW MUCH I APPRECIATED
HER INPUT, AND HOW GRATEFUL I AM.
GOOD WISHES EVA JELLIN
( ENI NSU LA
CO )dMUNITY
FOU \ DATION
November 3, 1998 DDUN
Burlingame Public Library
Mr. Al Escoffier
480 Primrose
Burlingame , CA 94010
Dear Al,
It's amazing how fast the year has gone by...the
holidays are nearly upon us and we're sending your third
quarter fund statement.
This has been a phenomenal year for grants at the
Foundation. To date, we've already made grants
totaling $17.5 million — with $10.5 million of that
total coming from Advised Funds. And we've received
gifts from donors totaling $31 million. Now, we're
gearing up for year-end—our "busiest season."
L Please don't hesitate to call us know if you have
any questions or concerns about your Fund. Best wishes
for the coming holidays.
incerely, P.S. In light of recent volatility in the market,
you may have questions about your Fund's
investment performance. If you would like to
discuss your concerns, please call Vera Bennett
Sterlin K. Speirn at (650) 358-9369.
Preside
1700 SOUTH EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 300 SAN MATEO, CALIFORNIA 94402-3049
TEL: (650) 358-9369 FAX: (650) 358-9817
and 3000 SAND HILL ROAD, BUILDING 3,SUITE 140 MENLO PARK,CALIFORNIA 94025-7118
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30098.558.1
DDUN
Peninsula Community Foundation
Roger & Jean Hunt Duncan
Statement of Activity
For the period 07/01/1998 through 09/30/1998
Available for Currently Permanently
Grants Unavailable Restricted
SOURCE OF FUNDS
Interest&Dividends,Net 0.00 6,020.48 0.00
Gains(Losses),Realized 0.00 1,316.53 0.00
Gains(Losses),Un-Realized 0.00 (99,790.05) 0.00
USE OF FUNDS
Administrative Fees 0.00 (1,098.82) 0.00
TOTAL ACTIVITY: 0.00 (93,551.86) 0.00
Balance Sheet
As of 09/30/1998
ASSETS
Cash (1,098.82)
Investment Pool 786,605.81
TOTAL ASSETS: $785,506.99
LIABILITIES 0.00
Available for Currently Permanently
Grants Unavailable Restricted
NET ASSETS
Net Assets on 07/01/1998 118,574.00 204,900.73 555,584.12
Increase(Decrease) 0.00 (93,551.86) 0.00
Net Assets on 09/30/1998 118,574.00 111,348.87 555,584.12 785,506.99
TOTAL LIABILITIES&NET ASSETS: $785,506.99
Funds"Available for Grants"are based on the Foundation's 5%distribution policy.
76102.4782
DDUN
Peninsula Community Foundation
�- Roger & Jean Hunt Duncan
Charitable Activity
For the period 01/01/1998 through 09/30/1998
Date Descriytion Amount
Grants Awarded
04/09/98 Burlingame Public Library 20,000.00
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The
Library THE LIBRARY OF CALIFORNIA ... FOR PUBLIC LIBRARIANS
fResource-sharing for public libraries, supported by State funding, has been a major success. It has
traditionally built upon the strengths of public library collections: if one library did not own an
California item, another library was likely to have it. The next stage is to extend this resource-sharing
program to other types of libraries. It is not the mission of public libraries to collect some types
of materials, but they may be available in an academic, school, or special library.
The Library of California is a statewide plan to bring together the information and resources of
all 8,000 California libraries (public, college, corporate, hospital, law, medical, museum, prison,
research, school, special, university) for the use of all Californians, from each California library.
The Library of California builds upon the current California Library Services Act (CLSA), which
is limited to public libraries. There will be a smooth transition of all CLSA services into the
/ Library of California program, which expands resource-sharing support to all types of libraries
statewide. Libraries of all types will be reimbursed for services and information they provide to
people who are not part of their regular clientele.
HOW COULD IT BENEFIT THE LIBRARY? Examples:
Using the electronic library card provided by her public library, the mayor searches the library
resources of a private college specializing in crime prevention. She locates the relevant source and
requests the information electronically, and it is delivered on her office computer.
A public librarian consults his colleague in a corporate library, a member of the Library of
California, for advice on search strategies for a new online database of business information. The
corporate librarian not only provides a recommendation but, later, presents a workshop on the
topic for other librarians in the region.
KEY CONSIDERATIONS
• The Library of California builds upon the California Library Services Act, expanding it to all
types of libraries and adding new services while maintaining the existing CLSA programs
• It builds and supports a digital telecommunications infrastructure and develops new
technologies for service delivery both in the library and to users outside the library
• New state-funded grant opportunities will be made available for public libraries in such areas
as technology enhancements (Z39.50 linkages), preservation, coordinated collection
development, cataloging, and retrospective conversion
• It opens doors to libraries and resources that were previously unobtainable or accessible only
at a cost
• There will be increased opportunity for cost-effective cooperative projects, such as shared
database licenses, with other libraries of all types
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Date : Fri, 26 Feb 1999 14 :36 : 58 -0800
From: Linda Crowe <crowel@pls . lib.ca.us>
To : Adelia Lines <alines@netcom. com>, Al Escoffier <escoffia@pls . lib.ca.us>,
Billie Dancy <bdancy@dancysoft . com>,
Frank Vaskelis <vaskelis@smcccd. cc . ca.us>,
Jane Light <jane . light@ci . sj . ca.us>,
Joseph Green <joegreen40@hotmail .com>,
Karen Fredrickson <fredrick@pls . lib. ca.us>,
KG Ouye <ouyekg@pls . lib. ca.us>,
Linda Wood <lwoadm@alaml . lib. co. alameda. ca.us>,
Margaret McGowan <pmcgowan@ci .alameda. ca.us>,
Marilyn Baker-Madsen <mbakerma@class .org>,
Marilyn Hayward <hayward@smcccd.cc . ca.us>,
Mary Jo Levy <mary_jo_levy@city.palo-alto. ca.us>,
Nancy Lewis <lewisn@pls . lib.ca.us>,
Regina Minudri <reginam@sfpl . lib.ca.us>,
Sarah Jane Amoroso <amorosos@pls . lib. ca.us>,
Susan Fuller <sfuller@hgmail . lib. co. santa-clara.ca.us>,
Susan Gallinger <livermor@class .org>,
Susan Holmer <holmers@pls . lib. ca.us>,
Susan Ozubko <susan.ozubko@ci.mtnview. ca.us>,
Terry Jackson <jacksont@pls . lib. ca.us>,
Valerie Sommer <sommery@pls . lib. ca.us>,
Vickey Johnson <vjohnson@ci . sunnyvale . ca.us>,
Susanna Gilden <gildens@pls . lib.ca.us>,
Gus Petropoulos <petropoulos@smcccd. cc . ca.us>,
Linda Crowe <crowel@pls . lib.ca.us>, Tom Hewitt <hewitt@smcccd.cc .ca.us>,
Gregg Atkins <atkins@smcccd.cc. ca.us>,
Karen Rollin Duffy <krduffy@ci . santa-clara. ca.us>
Ibject : [Fwd: LOBBYIST UPDATE FOR LIBRARY SYSTEMS AND LEG NETWORK CONTACTS]
Linda D. Crowe 25 Tower Road
Executive Director San Mateo CA 94402-4000
BALIS/PLS/SVLS Phone : (650) 349-5538 X3040
Fax: (650) 349-5089
[ Part 2 : "Included Message" ]
Date : Wed, 24 Feb 1999 11 : 04 :38 -0800 (PST)
From: California Library Association <info@cla-net .org>
To: ca-lib-legis@ucdavis .edu
Subject : LOBBYIST UPDATE FOR LIBRARY SYSTEMS AND LEG NETWORK CONTACTS
February 22, 1999
TO: LIBRARY SYSTEMS AND LEG NETWORK CONTACTS
FROM: Mike Dillon, Lobbyist
r- NEWS FROM THE CAPITOL
BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEES BEGIN HEARINGS - LETTERS ON PLF NEEDED
This year CLA has made full funding for the Public Library Foundation (PLF)
program a top legislative priority. Funding for the PLF currently stands at
$38, 870, 000 thanks to the $20 million augmentation provided in last year' s
budget . You will recall that last year the Budget Subcommittees on
Education Finance in both houses, as well as the Budget Conference Committee
approved a $43 . 8 million augmentation to the PLF, which would have brought
ie program to "full funding" for the first time in its history. Despite
1-cne hard work of CLA, and the full support of the legislature, Governor
Wilson nonetheless reduced the augmentation by $23 . 8 million. According to
the State Library, the population adjustment amount required to fully fund
the PLF this year is $70, 081, 000 .
This week the Budget Subcommittees will begin their weekly meetings with an
"overview" hearing. The State Library issues will receive preliminary
discussion on Wednesday, April 21 in the Senate (Assembly date TBA) and then
will be subject to further discussion and vote in mid-May. Recommendations
of the subcommittee will then be forwarded to the larger Budget Committee who
will either accept the report, or decrease or delete specific items .
The two Budget Subcommittees on Education Finance determine whether or not
there will be additional Public Library Foundation funding this year. Without
subcommittee action and support, the PLF will almost assuredly not receive
consideration when the full Budget Committee adopts the various subcommittee
recommendations .
Consequently, all CLA members are urged to write the members of the Assembly
and Senate BudgetSubcommittees on Education Finance in the next two weeks .
In your letters, please request full funding of the Public Library
Foundation (Budget Item #6120-221-0001) in the amount of $70 , 081, 000 . The
only way in which the PLF will receive any consideration for additional
Widget funding on the day the State Library Budget is presented is if the
bcommittees literally receive hundreds of letters on the issue . Please
'r'ake a moment TODAY to write each member listed below:
ASSEMBLY BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE NO. 2 ON EDUCATION FINANCE
Assemblywoman Sarah Reyes (Chair)
Assemblyman Jack Scott
Assemblyman Bill Leonard
Assemblyman Scott Wildman
Assemblyman Robert Pacheco
SENATE BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE NO. 1 ON EDUCATION FINANCE
Senator Jack O' Connell (Chair)
Senator Joe Dunn
Senator Jim Brulte
Senator Adam Schiff
Note : Your letters should include examples of cuts your library has been
forced to make in recent years, and what you would use the additional
funding for. Please encourage your friends, groups, trustees, interested
citizens, etc . to also write letters to members of the subcommittees .
II . HISTORY ON THE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION
CLA was successful in 1982 in• securing passage of SB 958 , by Senator
- Olsen, which established the Public Library Foundation program (PLF) . The
gram is intended to secure relief for libraries after Proposition 13 and
the subsequent ERAF shifts found libraries in dire financial straits . The
PLF makes grants to local libraries on the basis of a 9 to 1 local to State
match. In the 1996-97 session, the Legislature approved a $12 million
increase to the fund, which was
reduced by Governor Wilson to a $7 million increase. In the 1997-98
session, the Legislature approved a $10 million increase to the fund, which
was reduced to $3 million as a result of the decision to repay the PERS
settlement . When this $3 million augmentation was approved by the Governor,
he fund totaled $18 . 9 million. Last year, the Legislature appropriated a
- .otal of $62 . 75 million for the program, and the Governor subsequently
reduced this amount down to its current level of $38 . 8 million. This
amount is the highest level at which the PLF has ever been funded, but is
still only approximately 541 of "full
funding. "
III . DR. STARR IS RE-APPOINTED BY GOVERNOR AS STATE LIBRARIAN
We would like to extend congratulations to Dr. Kevin Starr on his
re-appointment as State Librarian. Dr. Starr was officially re-appointed by
Governor Gray Davis on February 11, 1999 . On Sunday of that week, the
Sacramento Bee featured an editorial approving of the Governor' s
appointment, calling Dr. Starr "the Public' s Librarian. " The article states
that under Starr' s tenure
he"has been a leader in efforts to launch the networked Library of
California, and to make state library resources digitally available. . .His
articulate, enthusiastic support for literacy, public libraries, history,
scholarship and California studies is a blessing throughout the state . "
CLA members might also be interested to know that the Library of California
was featured in the February 21, 1999 (Sunday) edition of the Sacramento Bee
on the front page. The article is entitled, "Grandiose vision for library
use, " and features interviews with both Dr. Kevin Starr and Barbara Will of
the State Library.
IMPORTANT DATE TO REMEMBER:
CLA Legislative Day * April 27, 1999 * Sacramento
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Status of Internet Service
March 1, 1999
Public access to the Internet has been available at.the Burlingame Public
Library since January 1995. It has been a lively and popular resource for our
users and staff alike. The uniqueness of the Internet is that it opens the door
to a wide variety of information on an endless variety of topics. The Internet
has become a standard source of information for libraries and individuals in
a very short period of time.
Community Access to the Internet
Burlingame Public Library users are well educated and, for the most part,
computer literate. According to a recent survey, over 65% of our users have
access to a computer at home, work or school. Library Internet users often
have access to the Internet elsewhere.
To look at the use another way, the library provides access to the Internet for
the approximately 35% of our users who do not have another means of
access to the Internet. Staff sees repeat users for whom the library provides
their only access to the online world.
Service from 7 Workstations
Public Internet service is provided from seven public workstations in the main
library. Four workstations are available on first come, first served basis.
Reservations are taken for one-hour sessions. Forty-eight sessions are
available per day and the workstations are typically in constant use.
A fifth workstation is available in an "Express" mode for 15-minute
intervals. We ask that users self regulate their time on this terminal.
A sixth terminal is available near the reference desk for use with a reference
librarian. Reference librarians use this terminal to work together with
patrons to answer their questions.
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A seventh terminal is available in the Children's Room. This terminal is
filtered with a product called "CyberPatrol." The product was chosen for its
�— compatibility with our network, virus and security systems, as well as its
ease of use. Our reference librarians tested 5 products before choosing
"CyberPatrol." The library has had a few complaints concerning the filter;
either that it does not filter out "objectionable" material, or that it filters too
much material.
Although we do not yet have an accurate count of Internet use, I would
estimate it to be 3,000-4,000 sessions per month.
Public Internet Training
In the past year, the library offered two series of Internet training classes:
one for parents and children, and one for adults. By far the most popular
classes were for adults (70+ persons per class). The focus of the classes was
the beginning user. For both of these series, the Foundation funded the
programs to allow for an outside Internet trainer. Following evaluation of the
program, we decided to conduct the Internet training with in-house staff. The
training materials and outline are nearing completion for the next set of
classes.
Typical Internet User
The typical user is an adult accessing information on a variety of subjects for
business, research, or information. Children's use of the Internet is relatively
small. This is likely because local elementary and high schools have
computer labs and provide access to young people to the Internet on a
regular basis. Also, our survey shows many local families computers in the
home.
The adult user is often a computer "beginner," and may or may not have
access to a computer elsewhere. In recognition of this, staff recently set up a
new training station that focuses on "mouse driving skills" to assist the user
in how to use a mouse.
Hardware and Software Problems
Thanks to our Technology staff, the hardware and software problems we
experienced early on with the Internet have diminished greatly. In addition,
since the public terminals were moved to the Lower Level, and public
service staff provides oversight, user behavior has improved. The desk staff
..� holds identification for use of the workstations. Desk staff assist with
technical problems, most of which have to do with printing or re-booting
"frozen" terminals.
The oversight of the Lower Level staff has been moved from the Circulation
Supervisor to the Reference Supervisor and a Library Assistant II will
shortly be charged with the responsibility for scheduling the 15+ people who
work at the service desk. Special training sessions have been held for all
Lower Level desk staff. Lower Level Desk staff could be a librarian, or a
library assistant depending on availability. Questions and problems that
cannot be handled by the Lower Level desk staff are referred to the reference
librarian on duty at the Reference Desk.
Service Expansion
Internet service has evolved over the past few years from a single terminal
"experiment" to a regular part of library service. We plan to add two more
terminals in fiscal year 1999-2000, if budget allows.
Interestingly enough, we are even beginning to see a return to a reliance on
print resources, when they are the "best" information on a topic. Librarians
are information navigators who are focusing more on finding the best source
of specific information, which could be the Internet, but could just as easily
be a book, magazine, newspaper or referral to another resource.
In the future, we plan to offer library computer-related classes in the
following areas: effective use of the online catalog (Dynix); effective
searching on the Internet; and effective and efficient use of specialized
electronic databases such as Magazine Index, and the Community
Information file. To help the community access basic computer classes, the
library continues to maintain a list of local computer classes available in the
community.
We are pleased to be able to offer state of the art Internet service to our users
and to have the support of the City, the Foundation and the community in
our efforts.
Alfred H. Escoffier
City Librarian
,� March 1, 1999
EMPLOYEE ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
AUGUST BOARD MEETING:
Nomination forms and notice to library employees and set a date to be returned
to Board President's mailbox. Should be mid-September.
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EPTEMBER BOARD MEETING:
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Past Board President and Board Secretary choose no more than 3 winners.
The selection process shall including highlighting the reasons for nomination. The
winners are then presented to the other Board Members at the September meeting
with recommendations. The Secretary to the Board shall write the commendation
letters, to each nominee, using the highlighted information. See sample letter.
Librarian supplies award forms for calligraphy for the 3 winners.
Calligraphy is done by : Lynette Watterson
819 Fairfield Road 0y f)
Burlingame, CA 94010
579-7512
-� Plaques are also kept in the Library.
Forms have to be hammered. Find someone who can do this.
Letters of nomination are sent to nominee's homes after the Staff Meeting in
October.
• Copies of all letters go to the City Librarian and then placed in the respective
personnel files. (see sample of attached letter). Do not mail copies of the winners
letters, they will be given out at the General Staff meeting.
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Allow plenty of time for this, as well as time for the $100 award checks. Library
Secretary will supply a check request form to be taken.to Rahn Becker in Finance at.
City Hall. Library Secretary shall make out the check request forms, less the names of
the winners. Board President'shall fill'-in the names of the check recipients before /f "
giving to Finance Director. Check requests should be given to Finance Director no �+,t
later than 3 weeks prior to Staff meeting in October.
,,,��OCTOBER GENERAL STAFF MEETING: �
Employee Achibvement Awards are presented to the winners by the Board
Members. Winner shall receive a plaque, letter and check for $100.
�-� Empl.Achievement Guidelines
JG 8/2/94 per Jane Taylor
MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 2, 1999
TO: Board of Trustees, Burlingame Public Library
FROM: Sue Reiterman, Volunteer Coordinator
RE: Volunteer Recognition Event
Thank you so much for your on-going support of the Volunteer Program here at the library.
We are planning a Volmteer Recognition Tea during National Library Week, to be held on
Thursday, April 15, from 4-5:30 p.m. in the Lane Community Room. Along with honoring the
contributions of our wonderful Trustees, Friends and Foundation Boards, and in-house
volunteers, we are also inviting those community members who helped create the new Library
Plan of Service.
We here at the library appreciate the help of all our community partners and we look forward
to this celebration. It may interest you to know that just our in-house volunteers, including the
Friends of the Library, have given over 1400 hours of service in the past calendar year. Many
others of you have also given your time and talent, and we do hope you all will join us that day.
Thank you for making this event in particular possible with your sponsorship. If the Board
President would care to say a few words on this occasion, we would be delighted to include that
in the schedule of the day.
LIBRARY BOND BILL SET FOR HEARING
The 1999 Library Bond bill, SB 3 by Senators Rainey, Burton, and Alpert, has
been set for hearing on March 24, 1999 in the Senate Education Committee .
der the proposed $1 billion bond measure, cities, counties, and districts
'would apply for grants through the State Librarian, and funds would be
allocated based upon comprehensive criteria, including need and ability to
successfully
complete a project .
You will recall that last year' s library bond measure received immense
competition from other prominent bond measures at the end of the 1998
session, when the only bond measure that was able to obtain passage was that
of the $9 . 2
billion school bond. This year, CLA will once again be in competition with
various bonds such as water, parks, transportation, housing and education
technology. Thus, it is critical that CLA members and other interested
parties help us to intensify the effort by writing the members of the Senate
Education Committee today to urge their support of SB 3 , when the bill is
before them on March 24 .
As a note, legislative staff are good about placing constituent letters or
general support letters from the field in the Assembly member or Senator' s
committee binder prior to the hearing. This system allows the legislator to
review your letter in advance of the hearing. Letters arriving at least a
week before the hearing date will be listed on the committee analysis .
(e .g. The staff of Local Government and the Education Committees, which
both meet on Wednesdays, must have your letter by the previous Thursday at
--on, in order to be recognized on the analysis) . In some cases, CLA member
� :ters have often been quoted directly in the distributed analysis, which
is another important reason that your letter arrive early.
The members of the Senate Education Committee are :
Senator Dede Alpert (Chair, and joint author of SB 3)
Senator Richard Alarcon
Senator Wes Chesbro
more. . .
Senator Joe Dunn Senator Dick Monteith
Senator Tom Hayden Senator Deborah Ortiz
Senator Ray Haynes Senator Jack O' Connell
Senator Teresa Hughes Senator Byron Sher
Senator Pete Knight Senator John Vasconcellos
Senator Bruce McPherson
Sample Address :
The Honorable Dede Alpert
Chair, Senate Education Committee
State Capitol
Sacramento, CA. 95814
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IMPORTANT DATE TO REMEMBER:
`- CLA Legislative Day * April 27, 1999 * Sacramento
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California Library Association
Date : Wed, 10 Mar 1999 11 : 57 : 10 -0800 (PST)
From: California Library Association <info@cla-net .org>
Reply-To : calix@listproc. sjsu.edu
To: LISTSERV@listproc . sjsu.edu, CLA <CALIX@SJSUVMI .SJSU.EDU>
bject : Legislative Day 1999
18th Annual Legislative Day in Sacramento, Tuesday, April 27 !
If you care about libraries, attend the 18th Annual CLA/CSLA Legislative Day
on Tuesday, April 27, in Sacramento. This is your opportunity to impact the
legislative process by personally contacting your elected representatives
and impressing them with your wishes for library support . Contact is made
in groups having arranged meetings with legislators through the network
contact list . Be assured you will not be making visits solo but in a group
of colleagues .
CLA members will receive details and a registration form in the March 1999
newsletter in the mail .
Also posted on the CLA Web site at http: //www. cla-net .org are details and a
registration form for this event .
The end of the day concludes with a hosted reception in the office of State
Librarian Dr. Kevin Starr. Save the date and come to Sacramento for
legislative work that can really make a difference to the future of
California' s libraries . We hope to see you there.
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PENINSULA LIBRARY SYSTEM
Library Materials Budgets
FY 1998—99
Total $ Per Capita $
Burlingame 291,192 7.92
Daly City 270,500 2.62
Menlo Park 182,830 5.85
Redwood City 405,900 5.40
San Bruno 157,479 3.80
San Mateo City 357,674 3.67
South San Francisco 217,241 3.67
City Library Average 4.70
San Mateo County 3.47
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Joan Manini, Head
Children's & Young Adult Services
March 8, 1999
TEEN POETRY CAFE
Burlingame Public Library is proud to present the second annual Teen Poetry Cafe on _
Friday, April 16, 1999. This year we are fortunate to have Susan Wooldridge, author of
POEMCRAZY, both lead the Workshop and host the Open Mic reading which follows.
The Workshop will be held at 4 p.m. in the Lane Community Room and is for teens ages
13-19. This program is free but space is limited and registration is required. Call 342-1283 to
register.
— The Open Mic reading will take place afterward at 7 p.m. in the Lane Community Room.
Wooldridge will host this event too and all teens are welcome.
Espresso and snacks will be provided. These programs are free and sponsored by the
Friends and the Library Foundation. 011342-1283 for more information.
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Phone ( 650 ) 342 - 1038 • Fax ( 650 ) 342 - 1948 • www . pis . lib . ca . us / pis / pls . html