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Board of Trustees Agenda _
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480 Primrose Road—Library Conference Room
SUGGESTED ACTION
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. WARRANTS & SPECIAL FUND Approval
IV. MINUTES Approval
March 28, 2006
V. CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION Information
A. Emergency Contacts (Revised)
B. Revised Behavior Policy (Item IX. A)
C. Scholarship (Item IX. B)
D. Training Expenses (Item IX. C)
E. CIP Brochure (To be distributed at meeting)
F. Library Trustee Newsletter
G. Budget Presentation
--GI. FROM THE FLOOR (Public Comments)
VII. REPORTS
A. City Librarian's Report—Escoffier Information
B. Foundation Report- Escoffier Information
VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Library Budget Information
IX. NEW BUSINESS
✓A Revised Behavior Policy Information/Approval
✓B. Gift to Hannah Van Niekerken Scholarship Fund Information/Approval
.C. Training Expenses for IUG Conference Information/Approval
X. ANNOUNCEMENTS
XI. ADJOURNMENT Adjourn
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Board of Trustees Minutes
March 28, 2006
I. Call to Order
President McCormack called the meeting to order at 5:35pm
11. Roll Call
Trustees Present: Nancy Brock, Bruce Carlton, Deborah
Griffith, Katie McCormack, Pat Toft
Staff Present: Al Escoffier, City Librarian
Sidney Poland, Recorder
III. Warrants and Special Funds
The Trustees approved the warrants for March 14, 2006. M/S/C
(Griffith/Toft)
IV. Minutes
The Trustees approved as written the minutes of the February 21,
and March 1, 2006 meetings. M/S/C (Griffith/Carlton)
V. Correspondence and Attachments
Correspondence and Attachments were reviewed.
The City Librarian specifically noted the Library Use Statistics for the
months of August 2005 through February 2006 emphasizing that
with the new system statistics are compiled differently and that the
method of obtaining this information has changed 3 times. Although
the statistics presently show a decrease in circulation, he feels this
could be somewhat incorrect as the library is consistently busy and
on weekends all 200 seats are full.
VI. From the Floor
No one from the public attended the meeting.
VII. Reports
A. City Librarian's Report - Highlights of Report
1. Library Budget - The proposed budget was submitted
on March 17th. The Council directed the City to include the
following budget increases for the library:
a. $25,000 for hourly employee costs to cover two
additional hours of public service from S:OOpm to
7:OO1im on Friday night.
' b. $33K for the Collection budget
48o Primrose Road•Burlingame•California 94010-4083
Phone(650)558-7474'Fax(650)342-6295'www.burlingame.org/library
2. Some Budget Impacts
�- a. Increase of outsourcing in cataloging and processing
thereby decreasing employee costs and permitting staff
more time to staff public service desks.
b. Implementation of the serials module of Millennium
to replace our manual system.
c. Creation of new Library and Foundation Web pages.
d. Reinstatement of adult programs
3. Personnel Issues
Staff remains down 50 hours per week of librarian time.
One librarian should return to full time in April.
B. Foundation Report
The Foundation is working on the following projects:
a. Creation of Foundation website
b. Introduction of Foundation to the business community
c. Continue efforts to establish a Planned Giving Program
d. Possible publication of two newsletters a year to raise
public awareness of the Foundation's goals.
e. Book Club Exchange Sunday April 2nd 2:00pm Lane
Room
f. Book Sale April 21-23rd Lane Room
�-' VIII. Unfinished Business
A. Library Budget - Budget issues were previously discussed during the
City Librarian's report.
IX. New Business
A. Unattended Children Policy
The Trustees unanimously approved the Unattended Children
Policy. M/S/C (Griffith/McCormack) This policy was written by Sue
Reiterman, Children's Librarian, and her staff in a sincere effort to
encourage parents and guardians to ensure their children's safety and
well being by remaining with them at all times.
X. Announcements
A. Staff Loss - Al Escoffier told the Trustees that staff member
Tracy Hammond passed away March 25th from cancer. The date of
the memorial service has not been determined at this time.
B. April Meeting - President Katie McCormack will not be able to
attend the April 18th Trustees meeting.
C. Public Library Conference - Al Escoffier and Pat Harding
returned from the conference with some new ideas for our library. Al
was especially impressed with the genealogy database presentation
and the Reader's Advisory (what to read next) database.
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March 28,2006
D. PLS Group Community Information Handbook - Trustee
McCormack noted that this handbook is a valuable source of
available community services. Handbooks will be given to Trustees
at the next meeting.
XI. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 6:30pm. The next meeting will be held
April 18, 2006 in the Conference Room.
Respectfully/Submitted,
Alfred H. Escoffier
City Librarian
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March 28,2006
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EMERGENCY CONTACTS AND HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR BURLINcAmE RESIDENTS
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® • For emergencies involving sewer and water lines,streets,
sidewalks and electrical systems:
•Call(650)558-7670 between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
9 To report a police or fire emergency,dial 911 • Call(650)692-0310 for emergencies after regular hours and on
(preferably on a hard line because the dispatch center can see your weekends and holidays
address,but all cell phone carriers in Burlingame are now 911
compatible). • To report problems such as a pothole or street debris,call
• If 911 is not working,you can dial directly into (650)558-7670 between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Burlingame's emergency center by dialing(650)692-0310
and into the county's emergency enter by dialing
(650) 363-4911 for countywide emergencies. 3 To report a power outage to PG&E when the power is
We suggest that you program these numbers into your cell out,call 1(800 743-5002.
phone. For 7-digit emergency numbers for other cities,see the To report an outage once power is restored(even a momentary
white pages of the front of the phone book under outage of only a second or two),call PG&E at 1(800)743-5000.
"City Government Offices."Please do not use these numbers for NOTE: During a major storm when PG&E is coping with many
nonemergencies. outages,PG&E will not give your neighborhood a high priority
For nonemergency matters, call during business hours: until two people report outages from two different addresses.
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Police: (650)777-4100 • Once power is restored, Burhngamers Unwilling to Live with
Fire: (650)558-7600 Blackouts(BULB)requests that you log details of the outage on
Councilmember Terry Nagel's Web site at
http://vvww.terrynagel.com/main.php?Page=370
as part of BULB's ongoing monitoring of power reliability.
�- Before a disaster:
•Identify and practice escape routes from your home.
•Designate a site close to your home to meet in case your home
isn't safe to enter. • To report a problem with a street light:
•Arrange an out-of-the-area contact person and ask family •If the streetlight is on a metal light pole,it is maintained by the
members to call this person to report where they are. City of Burlingame Electrical Division. Call(650)558-7670.
(Long-distance phone service is often restored sooner than local •If the street light is on a wood utility pole,it is maintained by
service.) PG&E. Call 1(800)743-5002.
When a disaster strikes:
•Tune in to radio stations KCBS(740 AM)or KGO(8 10 AM)or
any local TV news station. • Code enforcement problems relate to violations of the city's
•Burlingame's Web site at http://www.burlingame.org will building and planning codes.
post emergency instructions. •To report an emergency code enforcement problem in
•Burlingame employees will assess the damage and set up progress, such as illegal dumping on public or private property,
emergency centers,according to the city's emergency plan. The dumping of toxic substances in storm drains or after-hours
centers will most likely be located at city-owned public construction noise,call the Burlingame Police Department by
buildings,schools, churches or other facilities in safe areas. dialing 911. Please provide the following: (1)a description of
When they are established,these centers will provide medical the illegal act or violation, (2)a physical description of the
care and distribute food and water. violator, (3)a vehicle description and license number and the
•In case of flooding, employees will set up centers to distribute last direction of travel,and(4)the location of the incident.
sandbags. The primary sandbag distribution center is located at NOTE:Legal hours for construction projects in Burlingame are
California Drive and Juanita Avenue. Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday from
•You should be prepared to be on your own for 72 hours. See 9 a.m. to 6 p.m, and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
"Recommended Emergency Supplies"below. • For nonemergency city code violations,such as a zoning issue or
a dispute over a neighbor's construction project,call the Code
Enforcement Bureau at(650)S58-7208.
CONTD.
• Allied Waste(formerly BFI)picks up garbage once a week and • In case of a major emergency,you should be prepared to be on your
collects recycling every other week on the same day as your own for at least 72 hours before help arrives._Think about what yp-**,
garbage day. and your family will need to survive without water,gas or
• To find out what day your pickups are, call(650)592-2411. electricity.
• To see the dates when Allied picks up recycling and learn what The items you need will differ from those of other families. For
items you can put out for recycling,visit example,if you have a baby,you will need diapers. If you have a
http://www.alliedwastesanmateocounty.com/sr_recycling.cfm. medical condition,you will want to have your medical records and
• Composting bins for backyard composting are available through prescriptions handy.
the county's RecycleWorks Program for$35. Call(888)442-2666 • Here are some essential items to stock:
or visit http://www.recycleworks.org/compost/binorder.html • Enough drinking water for each person for at least three days
for additional information on composting. (3 gallons per person). To purify water that has been stored longer
+ Residents are provided two on-call cleanups per year by Allied than 1 year,treat it with one of the following(in order of
at no extra charge. preference): (1)Add 8 drops of unscented liquid chlorine bleach to
•To schedule a pickup,call(650)592-2411 at least 10 days each gallon. Double this dose if the water is cloudy. (2)Add 12
before your regularly scheduled pickup day. drops of 2%tincture of iodine to each gallon. Double this dose if
•For details on what you can discard,visit the water is cloudy. (3)Boil vigorously for 10 minutes, NOTE:
http://www.alliedwastesanmateocounty.com/main.cfm Another source of water is your water heater. Let the water cool
and click on"Scheduling Your Cleanup." first,turn off the cold water supply to the tank,turn off the gas or
•You can also drop off trash at Allied's transfer station at 225 electric heater for the tank and open the drain valve at the bottom.
Shoreway Road in San Carlos. The transfer station is open daily •Water purification supplies:bleach or iodine and eyedropper(see above)
except major holidays. Hours are from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on • Canned foods •Cordless phone
weekdays and from 8 a.m.to 5 p.m. on weekends. For more •Nonelectric can opener •Phone with a cord
information,call(650)592-0255. •Flashlight,portable radio •First aid book,first aid kit and
and spare batteries essential medicines
•Lantern,candles and matches •Extra pair of eyeglasses
•Ax •Extra set of house and car keys
® Burlingame's street sweepers come through neighborhoods early •Sturdy shoes • City map
in the morning,once a week,to pick up leaves, debris and storm •Fire extinguisher •Food,water and restraint
drain pollutants.They can do a better job if you park your cars
•Photocopies of insurance (leash or carrier)for pets
off the street before the sweeping occurs. To learn what day your policies,prescriptions and • Cash and change
street will be swept, call(650)558-7670. important documents (ATMs may not be working)
•Blankets or sleeping bags
• Learn about Burlingame's laws regarding trees. Visit the city's
Web site at http://www.burlingame.org/p_r/trees/trees.htm. + Visit these emergency preparedness Web links:
In case of questions or problems:
•During business hours,call(650)558-7330. http://www.smcsherifEcom/oes Has excellent links to local
•In an emergency(such as a heritage tree being cut down), call information,including American Red Cross,Federal Emergency
911 or(650)692-0310. Management Agency and California Office of Emergency Services.
Also provides a checklist,in Adobe Acrobat format,to print out.
http://www.oes.ca.gov Has good links to state and federal Web
• To see maps of public parking lots near Broadway and Burlingame sites.In an emergency,it will offer up-to-date information
Avenue,go to http://www.burlingame.org and click on the http://www.72hours.org An easy-to-navigate site that tells you
appropriate link under"About Burlingame."If you have trouble everything you need to know to be prepared for an emergency
with a parking meter, call(650)777-4196. For trouble with a http://vN"v.preparenow.org Excellent disaster links for citizens
pay-by-space machine,call(650)766-9610.
+ You can receive a$50 rebate from the city if you install a low- • For other city questions,call(650)558-7200
flow toilet or$75 if you install a high-efficiency washing machine.For • To reach the City Council, email council@burlingame.org,
details,go to http://www.burlingame.org/water/rebates.htm fax(650) 342-8386 or write to:Burlingame City Council,
or call(650)558-7210. City Hall, 501 Primrose Road, Burlingame 94010
UPDATED MARCH 2006
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Burlingame Public Library Behavior Policy
The following rules have been adopted by the Burlingame Library Board of
Trustees for the comfort and safety of all who use and work in the library.
The following are not allowed:
• Behavior that is prohibited by law.
• Bringing food and/or drink into the library.
• Using cell phones.
• Entering the library barefoot and/or without a shirt.
• Damaging or misusing library property or materials.
• Bodily hygiene so offensive as to be disruptive to staff or other patrons.
• Verbally or physically threatening or harassing other patrons or library
staff, including stalking, staring, touching, or using offensive language.
• Running, pushing, shoving, or throwing objects on library premises.
• Making or using any device or equipment that is making loud noise.
• Using library facilities for purposes other than those normally associated
with a library (such as bathing or washing clothes).
• Lying down or sleeping on any floor, table, or seat in the library.
• Smoking within the library or within 20 feet of any library entrance (Gov't
Code section 7597).
• Sexual misconduct.
• Soliciting (e.g., sales, canvassing).
• Animals other than service animals.
• Activity that unreasonably interferes with others' use and enjoyment of the
library or with the functioning of library staff.
Violations of any of the above rules may warrant removal or exclusion from the
library. Staff is authorized to summon the police for noncompliance of the above
rules.
Libraries are public places where each person is responsible for his/her
own safety, the safety of children in their care, and the security of personal
belongings.
Board of Trustees Agenda Item
April 18, 2006
Gift to the Hannah Van Niekerken Scholarship Fund
Background:
Reference Librarian, Tracy Hammond passed away in late March after a
two year struggle with cancer. Tracy leaves behind an 11 year old
daughter, Hannah. A scholarship has been created in her name.
Proposed Action:
Individuals have been contributing to the Scholarship, however I
wondered if the Board would like to make a contribution, either as a
Board as a token, or individually in whatever amount you see fit.
Budget Impact: Undetermined
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
April 18, 2006
Training Expenses for Staff for the IUG Conference
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees consider
payment for the training and travel for two library staff members to the
Innovative User's Group Conference (IUG) in Denver this spring.
Background:
IUG is the national user's group which supports and makes
recommendations for the Millennium online library system. Jurisdictions
may make recommendation for changes, review upcoming new software
releases and vote for changes by jurisdiction. (Burlingame is a voting
member.)
I would like to send Amy Gettle, Library Circulation Supervisor and
Barry Mills, Technology and Technical Support Manager to this 3-day
meeting. I am requesting these funds from the Trustees Special Fund.
Budget Request: $ 1,600.00
Voice of
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ALTAAdvocates
SPRING 2006 — VOLUME '7 , ISSUE -3 - ISSN 1084 -4694
32nd National Library Legislative Day
This year marks the 60th Anniversary of the delegations are much more receptive to trustees
American Library Association's Washington than librarians.
Office and the 32nd National Library
Legislative Day! Join hundreds of library On Monday,May 1, a special briefing day will
supporters from across the country visiting be held at the Holiday Inn on the Hill, 415
members of Congress to share stories about New Jersey Avenue,NW.You will enjoy seeing
libraries in your communities and to talk about other advocates, learning how to share your
the needs and accomplishments of libraries in library stories, and finding out the latest infor-
your area. mation on current legislation. We will be talk-
ing with our Congress members on Monday
A special Lobbying 101 pre-conference will be afternoon and Tuesday with a congressional
held on Sunday,April 30,at the ALA Washington reception on May 2.
Office (New location: 1615 New Hampshire
Ave., NW, First Floor, Washington, D.C.). Registration and further information is available at
Trustees are needed at Legislative Day to repre- www.ala.org/ala/washoff. This site will also give
sent the public.What we do best!Congressional you information on current legislative issues.
Praise for Library Staff
During National Library Week, workers and National at the same time for the first
libraries are encouraged to plan Library Workers'Day. time in American history. Each
a day to recognize and show • Brochure to highlight generation is highlighted with
appreciation for all library the"Library's Unsung what motivators and rewards
workers on Tuesday, April 4, Heroes." are important for that group.
National Library Workers'Day. • "Going the Extra Mile" The Veterans generation wants
Sample buttons,proclamations, award. respect for experience while the
President's Message . . . . . 2 and press releases are at www • Special days for nonpublic Generation Yers want learning
Kansas Trustees . . . . . . . . 3 ala-apa.org/about/nlwd.html. service areas—Technical and development opportunities.
Services Appreciation Day.
ALTA Presidential Here are some ideas about • Food(pizza,lunch,cake). Some top employee motiva-
Candidates. . . . . . . . . . • • • 4 what other libraries are plan- • Wall of Fame,featuring tors are:
ALTA Annual Conference ning (www.ala-apa.org/about/ library staff.
Program Schedule . . . . . . 6 NLWDideas.html). • Post heartwarming stories • Learning activity
about staff hobbies . • Flexible working hours
• Chocolate and roses for • Verbal praise
staff with thank-you cards In a recent article in Benefits . Increased authority
for their great service from Quarterly (21.2, Sec.Qtr. 2005, . Autonomy
the library board. pp. 13-17),Leah Reynolds dis-
• Press releases in the paper cusses the four distinct genera- Plan some appreciation activi-
highlighting local library tions that are in the workforce ties for your library staff.
Presidentls' Message The number-one priority of the twenty thousand
members who participated in the planning process
Planon Attending was increased advocacy for libraries and librarians.
This includes public awareness of the value of li^
braries and librarians, increased research to docu
the New Orleans
ment the value of libraries, legislative advocacy at
Conferencethe national level, and support for grassroots ad-
vocacy at the state and local level. In communities
Get ready to let the good times roll while improv- across the country, libraries of all types continue
ing your library board skills. The ALA/ALTA to be threatened by funding reductions, staff cut-
Annual Conference in New Orleans will be the first backs and even the elimination of libraries alto-
large conference held in that beleaguered city since gether.Librarians and library supporters need more
i Hurricane Katrina.Plans are being made to give us help if they are to win these battles.ALA can—and
the royal treatment—and CNN,ABC, CBS,NBC, should—be as helpful to those seeking to fight bud-
and Fox will be there to show the world that the get cuts,pass a referendum,prevent the closing of
city is back in the conference/tourist business. a school library,build or expand a library building,
or increase library funding as it is to a library facing
Helen Kohlman and Marge Sherrod, New Orleans a censorship challenge.The dues increase will help
Trustees,are working hard to give a grand"Taste of provide the resources, training, and networks that
New Orleans"during our Friday night ALTA Gala. local advocates desperately need.
The event is to be held in beautiful Gallier Hall,the
former City Hall.We can enjoy viewing the stained Your ALTA Board unanimously approved this in-
glass and antique furnishings while tasting food pre- crease.The request for this increase will appear on
pared by outstanding local restauranteurs.There will the spring ballot,and I strongly recommend that you
be entertainment,favors,and so much more! vote for it.Also,be sure to vote for your choice of
ALTA officers. -�
The variety of programs offered during the confer-
ence will cover marketing your library, reaching ADVOCACY NOW
out to your community, making your library safe In addition to attending your state library advocacy
and secure, examining the impact of intellectual day, I hope you will be able to attend National
freedom on libraries, showcasing your library to Library Legislative Day in Washington,D.C.,May
your community in unique ways, and advocating 1 and 2.Your participation is very important, and
for your library using key messages. your experience will be exciting, effective, and
satisfying.
ONLINE ELECTIONS THIS SPRING
Many important issues were addressed during the When you're contacting your local, state, and na-
San Antonio Midwinter Meeting. ALA is request- tional legislators,remember that we legislate how
ing that the membership approve a $10 increase our libraries operate. We make the most efficient
each year for the next three years to help strengthen use of tax dollars in our delivery of service.
the association. Division members benefit from a
financially strong ALA and will benefit from the RESTRUCTURING TASK FORCE
dues increase in a number of ways. Services pro- A Task Force was formed, chaired by Dale Ross,
vided by the association that support the divisions to explore restructuring ALTA. We must find new
include development,legal services,technology,hu- ways to reach out to trustees throughout the nation
man resources, finance and accounting, member- to show them how ALTA can help them be more ef-
ship processing,office space, and utilities.Division fective.Let me know your thoughts on how ALTA
members also benefit directly from the association's could be restructured to better serve its member-
work in areas such as intellectual freedom, legis- ship and reach out to prospective members.
lation, diversity, public information, research, ac-
creditation,copyright,and international relations.A Keep in Touch!
financially stronger ALA will be better able to meet
the needs of the divisions and division members. Jane Rowland jrowland@calumetcitypl.org
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Kansas Trustees VISIONARY LIBRARIES SUPPORT TRUSTEE CE
Anticipating this request from the state librarian,
KLTA sought the financial support of leader librar-
Eye Options
ies.Even with more than eight hundred members, .
Speakers at board meetings? Workshops on re- the multi-year commitment needed to do the job
cruiting trustees,getting more revenue,or evaluat- right for trustee CE was beyond the association's
ing the director?Maybe even state certification of finances.
library boards?
Throughout the summer and fall of 2005,
Trustee continuing education offers so many a team of two KLTA board members vis-
flavors! ited candidate libraries' directors. The
team explained that CE was KLTA's top
Deciding how, what, and why is the task of the priority (www.kslibtrustees.org). Then
Kansas Library Trustee Association's (KLTA) new they asked what kinds of CE needs that h-
Continuing Education (CE) Committee. Working brary's board had.Finally,the team asked
with the State Library, the seven regional systems the library to consider financial support
and others,KLTA will help implement the December that would enable KLTA to participate
2005 Report on Statewide Continuing Education wherever needed—planning, designing,
(CE)for Kansas Librarians and Trustees (www or helping present trustee training. Kansas State Librarian ChrisT,W-
.skyways.org/KSL/admin/statecereport.pdf).
Brandau
Eight visionary libraries provided funds to "t
The Kansas CE report's eleven recommendations underwrite the CE Committee activities, ,
include two on trustees: addressing trustees statewide:
6. "A program of certification for public librarians • Bonner Springs,population 6,777
id public library boards will be developed." • Dodge City,population 25,568 '
`- • Emporia,population 32,516
7. A Kansas Library Leadership Program will be • Hutchison,population 40,783
developed for all types of librarians and trustees • Johnson County,population 381,237 ,
within a competitive application process" • Kansas City,population 150,316
• Olathe,population 105,274 g
The report built on two major 2005 events. In • Topeka&Shawnee County,population ,
April,new State Librarian Christie Brandau called 148,323 ru p
a CE Summit. To prepare for that Summit, a sur-
vey showed that the number-one trustee priority NEXT STEPS
was finance and budget training. (See The Voice, The four-person KLTA CE Committee started
Fall 2005.) In late 2005, five task forces made work in late February with a face-to-face kickoff
recommendations about scope, sequence,delivery meeting.It then switched to e-mails,telecons,and
modes,and certification. PolyCom meetings (via eight statewide audio/
video sites). In early summer, draft recommen-
STATE LIBRARIAN'S CHARGE dations will go to the committee's three advi-
Where does KLTA start its work? With core sors for comments. A status report will be pre-
skills for trustees. Brandau's February 9, 2006, pared for the eight leader libraries during
participation letter requested that"the KLTA CE September. For further information contact me at
Committee discuss the pros and cons of library webemgrp@mindspring.com.
board certification and consider the core skills
that trustees need to function effectively during Ellen Miller, ALTA Regional VP for Kansas,
it board terms. When these core skills are Missouri,Nebraska,and Iowa
�ssttablished,they can be used to build curriculum
for trustee training programs"
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ALA Presidential great programs including the Honor Roll Banquet.
ALTA at a Glance It certainly may be time for ALTA to review its
VnMalamg/alta Candidates potential for increasing membership and its poten-
tial revenue streams.We know that over 90 percent
President: Speak Out about ALTA of the ten thousand public libraries in the Unit(
Jane Rowland States have library boards;this translates into thou-
Executive Director: Dr. Loriene Roy is Professor, School of sands of prospective ALTA members.ALTA might
Kerry Ward Information, and Professor, Center for Women's benefit by examining how other units, or organiza-
and Gender Studies, The University of Texas at tions to which trustees belong, are increasing their
The Voice Austin. She attended the ALTA Board meeting to membership.ALA's revenue sources include dues,
Editor: discuss her campaign for ALA president. grants and awards,products, meetings and confer-
Sharon A. Saulmon ences, and publications. ALTA might review how
ssaulmon@rose.edu What do you see as a meaningful role for trust- other units are increasing their finances through
ees in ALA leadership,on Council and on ALA these traditional sources as well as newer activi-
Contributing Editor: committees? ties, such as online course delivery. Finally,ALTA
Dollester Thorn can continue to monitor new ALA initiatives to see
dthom@ala.org
In 1995, John Berry III, editor-in-chief for where there are potential areas of partnership. For
Design/Production: Library Journal published an editorial titled, example, the impact of the new Certified Public
Christine Velez "Great Libraries Have Great Boards." We might Library Administrator Program may indicate a sim-
ALA Production Services take this one step further and say, "Great Library ilar voluntary certification program for trustees.
Associations Welcome and Recognize Support
from ALTA and its members." Dr. William J. Crowe is Spencer Librarian at
ALTA Mission the Kenneth Spencer Research Library, The
Statement Trustees have much to offer ALA,especially in the University of Kansas.
The Association for
areas of advocacy, continuing education, leader-
ship, and financial management. The challenge What do you see as a meaningful role for trust;-,
Library Trustees and is connecting ALTA membership with the appro- ees in ALA leadership,on Council and on AL
Advocates promotes priate ALA units. This is a task that can only be committees?
and ensures outstanding accomplished through cooperation and the devel-
library service through opment and implementation advocacy agenda for We speak often about diversity in ALA,but many
ALTA by ALTA itself. ALTA membership needs of us may not recognize that seeking out active
educational programs' to communicate with ALA officers,staff,and with participation—in all venues of ALA—by trustees
that develop excellence committees, including the Council Committee or advocates for libraries is a compelling example
in trusteeship and actions on Committees and the Nominating Committee, of how we can rely on diversity to improve the
that advocate access to that prepare nominating slates and invite ALA quality of our work. ALA leaders must ensure,
information for all. members to serve. Similarly, committees making for example,that all who recommend or appoint
appointments need to be advised to consult with committees and working groups are reminded to
ALTA when conducting their work. look beyond those of us who work in libraries—to
ALTA Vision
library educators, too, for example. We need to
Statement What programs would you forward to sustain tell the story better,with examples of successes,to
The Association for ALTA to be a fiscally healthy and productive give us a chance to enrich our shared understand-
Library Trustees and division of ALA? ing of the issues we face and promote possibilities
Advocates will educate for improved results in all that we do together.
While total ALTA membership is approximately 15
and empower library percent of total ALA membership, ALTA remains What programs would you forward to sustain
trustees to advocate for one of the smallest ALA divisions, exceeding only ALTA to be a fiscally healthy and productive
and adopt policies that the membership of ASCLA and only one-third the division of ALA?
promote the highest size of ALSC, the next largest division. Clearly, -�
ALTA members are involved in highly visible Here, the key is to get the ideas of the leade_
quality library and and key activities within ALA, including the new ship of ALTA to inform what ALA leaders,
information services Advocacy Registry, the Advocacy Institutes, and continued on page 6
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more tricks of the trade on selling your library mes-
sage to officials at the local,state,and federal levels.
Learn more key skills and strategies advocates need Welcome
to pitch the library message, close a deal, and walk new ALTA
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away with additional funds and support.Vance will
share techniques on talking to community leaders at membeps'.
all levels, from your neighbors to your representa-
tives in Congress, who control and influence the
� destiny of your library. Through example and role- Debora Cosper
playing she will energize your advocacy campaign Ashland,KY
to effectively reach the decision makers and build
coalitions. Cosponsored with the ALA Washington Rodney Davis
Office.Organizer:Don Roalkvam Norfolk,VA
ALTA Program ALTA—Touching the Community Gregory Gagne
Schedule for 1:30-3:30 P.M. Leesburg,VA
ALTA President's Program Jane Goldman
Annual Conference Session ID:220338 Norfolk,VA
2006 in New Orleans The program is vital in teaching participants how Renee Griffin
to raise awareness of library services and benefits Greensboro,NC
FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 2006 available through ALTA and their local libraries, Gloria Holt
7:30-10:00 P.M. by providing resources and marketing tips which
East Orange,NJ
ALTA Gala include facts,benefits, and unique solutions to the
Session ID: 220443 persistent problem of changing or altering opin- Ann Hutton
ions. Plus, what happens when all of this is in Rochester,MN
dew Orleans is open and welcoming ALA for our place and disaster strikes? How do you regroup?
Annual Conference. A special evening is planned Organizer:Rose Mosley Patrick Kansoer
at Gallier Hall(New Orleans'original city hall), a Morton Grove,IL
magnificent setting on St. Charles Avenue(trolley SUNDAY, JUNE 25, 2006
line) with a Mardi Gras theme to special favors, Who's Watching Your Back?Making Your Linda Kapusta
wine, and fabulous food.You won't want to miss Library Safe and Secure Stillman,IL
this opportunity to see the old along with the new 8-10 A.M. Shirley Martin
(returning)New Orleans at its very best." Education of Trustees Program Lincoln,NE
Session ID: 220352
Join us for this special event and celebrate with the Marilyn Mitchell
ALTA president on her successful year in the won- Will include a building consultant, insurance spe- Port To,WA
derful city of New Orleans. Enjoy the wonderful cialist, and security person to cover materials and
dinner and company. hardware issues. Speakers:Aaron &Alex Cohen, Elizabeth Pugh
of Aaron Cohen Associates Ltd.Organizer:Lillian Clinton,MI
SATURDAY,JUNE 24, 2006 Edelmann
Show Me the Money:Marketing Your
Grace Shore
Library To Stakeholders for Maximum Emerge-Enlighten-Enrich
Clinton,MI
Impact(and Cash!) 10:30 A.M.–NOON Myrtle Solaman
10:30 A.M.–NOON Intellectual Freedom Program Greensboro,NC
ALTA Opening Session Session 111220329
Session ID: 220340 Bill Stewart
Emerge from the throws of darkness, Enlighten Laramie,WY
—his interactive and fact-paced session, Stephanie with the glory of libraries,Enrich with free access
Vance, the advocacy guru of Advocacy Associates to information to keep our democracy strong.Come Warren Stewart
and former congressional staffer will help you gain continued on page 7 Norfolk,VA
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Pr�$�dentlal= r k k Y'u ALTA PLANS someone actually executes job Wyoming came together whe
Candidates
PRACTICAL PUBLICATIONS tasks. Moreover, the research the town could no longer support
t The ALTA Publications Commit- pointed out another conclusion: the branch library. Volunteers
cvrcnnuedftom page 4 tee would like your help planning 88 percent of employees blame hosted bake sales and advo-
including,the president-elect three new publications. These their low opinion of human re- cated with local officials and
and president, need to hear small booklets will be designed sources at least partly on inef- property owners until the library
What opportunities have we to answer questions that many li- fective performance appraisals. was funded. Churchill County
missed .mi the past; for ex brary boards regularly face. The (Workforce Management Week Library in Fallen, Nevada, saw
ample, to strengthen an all- first three in the series will be: 7,no.6 Feb.5-11,2006) an increasing number of new
conference program? Many families and expanded their
of our libraries have people 1. A Library Board's Practical A SMALL PUBLIC LIBRARY materials. The library devel-
of exceptional talent and en= Guide To Evaluating the Each library has a distinct per oped a new five-year plan and
ergy as"trustees, who.often Library Director, Betsy A. sonality based on the popula- is working toward a 4,000-sq.-
are leaders m many spheres Larson,editor(betsy tion it serves.Rural libraries are ft. expansion. (Lauren O'Neill,
inthecommunity.Whe. _e larson@abbott.com) especially unique as they often "A Small Public Library and
hold a meeting in any,region 2. A Library Board's Practical face distinctive issues. Rural Its Community: Case Study
of.the country,wamust offer Guide To Evaluating America comprises 2,288 conn- of Churchill County Library,"
ALTA an opportuintyto sug- the Library Board, ties,containing 83 percent of the PNLA Quarterly 69, no. 4
gest local trustees and advo- Nicholas Spillios,editor nation's land, and home to 21 [Summer 2005]: 12-13,32)
Cates,to speak;to participate (nitros @telusplanet.net) percent of the population. Rural
in panels,and to be honored 3. A Library Board's Practical libraries face significant fund- A Library Board's Practical
for their service in ways Guide To Hiring Experts ing shortages,planning concerns Guide to Finding the Right
more visible to- the mem- (Consultants,Professionals and unease on how to implement Library Director is a ne•
bership at large..We should and Contractors), and maintain technology. book by the Public Library
also ask if there is local in- Christine Lind Hage,editor Association. This step-by-step
terestui"having ALA leaders (Christine.Hage@rhpl.org) Yet small towns are often very manual will help boards define
appear at functions (dedica- conservative and this may mani- the skills they want their new di-
66ns, lectures, etc.) of par.- If you would like to work with fest itself in an unwillingness to rector to have,prepare a recruit-
ticular interest to trustees. our subcommittees to write one accept new ideas. The library ment plan, interview candidates
We must find more ways to. of these booklets,please contact personnel and board members and welcome the new director.
show the ALAI-colors in the. one of our editors. Most of the may share this conservative ap- The booklet is available through
community where our best r work will be done online, and proach, as they see no reason to ALA's ordering department (I-
f
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friends may:want our pres- the goal is to have the publica- change the routines. One solu- 866-Shop-ALA or 1-866-746-
ence fo help them Register tions finished by January 2007. tion to this dilemma is the de- 7252)and costs$20.—Christine
f01r. s summer's conference velopment of the board's skills Lind Hage, PLA representative
at www ata.org/annual. PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS with planning issues.Many state to the ALTA Board
Despite their prevalence, only library agencies provide work-
6 percent of CEOs find per- shops and other educational ALTA ELECTIONS
formance appraisals to be use- training for board members. A ALTA has elections coming up
ful, according to research by board and the library staff must this spring. Please vote online.
Washington, D.C.-based People work together as a team to in Your vote does count.Statements
IQ. Managers cite three main sure that the library plans for the for each candidate are included in
reasons for their dissatisfaction: future,uses its resources wisely, your ballot.Additional informa-
Most systems fail to differenti- and becomes a community in- tion and photos are available on:..
ate between high and low per- formation center. line at www.ala.org/alta. Thank
formers; are too cumbersome to to the quality community leaders
use; and fail to provide relevant Planning and training can make and trustees who have consented
feedback for assessing how well a big difference. Jeffery City, to lead ALTA.
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ALTA Program Schedule continued from page 5 Mark Your
hear speakers Judith Krug, Candace Morgan, and formation. How libraries are a beacon of light for Calendar
Atty. Helen Kohlman examine intellectual free- the community. Our 2006 luncheon will not only
dom issues as it has impacted libraries in the past, please the appetite it will satisfy your imagination Important
the present, and the future. Panelists will discuss as well. Join us for the presentation of the 2006 ALTA Dates
issues that concern libraries and options avail- ALA/ALTA Literacy Award.Organizer:Benjamin
able in today's world. Q & A will be provided. Coleman and Kim Johnson
Organizers:Ruth Newell and Mary Davis
Raise Your Advocacy Comfort Level: NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK
Embracing the Community: The ABC's of Advocacy—Simple Ideas April 2-8,2006
An Ongoing Romance 1:30-3:30 P.M.
NOON-1:30 P.M. Advocacy Program NATIONAL LIBRARY
SOS Luncheon Session ID:220355 WORKERS' DAY
Session ID: 220346 April 4, 2006
Learn simple strategies to increase your com-
The African proverb "It takes a village to raise a fort level in advocacy develop and practice key NATIONAL LIBRARY
child" defines our program "It takes the library messages for your library. Review new materials LEGISLATIVE DAY
to embrace the community." Our program will developed just for trustees and library advocates Preconference April 30
give insight to programs, projects, and activities and learn how to use these materials effectively. May 1-2,2006
that will assist libraries for recruiting families to Speaker: Pat Tavissa for Pat Tavissa Consulting
the library to explore our endless galaxy of in- Organizer: Gail Dysleski ALA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
ALTA Events
June 23-26,2006
Over to You for the library to adequately serve the New Orleans
community.
• It is the trustees' duty to do what they are LIBRARY CARD
— A recent topic on one of ALTA's electronic appointed to—represent the community SIGN-UP MONTH
discussion lists was about what the limitations for the best interests of library service and September 2006
or conflicts are on what an appointed trustee follow the mission approved by the board
can do regarding advocacy or lobbying.While and the city council.The price trustees BANNED BOOKS WEEK
an elected trustee can be the voice of the pub- might pay may be that they are not reap- September 23-30,2006
lic, an appointed trustee may face a conflict pointed,but that was their job.Elected
with the body that appointed that person. officials should expect no less than trust-
ees doing what is best for the library.
• The library's charter may state in brief the Checking local laws may help clarify your
duties of the trustees,and the bylaws may role. In Oklahoma,lobbying is by defini-
also allude to trustee duties.However,state tion someone who is employed to influ-
laws are much more specific about advo- ence legislation.
cacy and lobbying.Advocacy is a way to
support and promote the institution and its You can join-the ALTA discussion list and tap
goals and objectives. into other trustees around the country.ALTA has
• Elected and appointed trustees have,unless created a discussion list for anyone interested in
specifically prohibited,the duty and respon- posting questions or learning more about issues
sibility to advocate for their library.This is affecting America's libraries. If you are a li-
what trusteeship is all about. brary trustee or advocate and wish to subscribe
• When trustees (elected or appointed)have to the ALTAdiscussion list, just send a mes-
to present a budget proposal to a munici- sage to listproc@ala.org.Leave the subject area
pal authority,that is not lobbying,it is blank and in the body of the message type:
fulfilling the trustees'fiduciary responsi-
bility with regard to the funds necessary Subscribe ALTA-L[FIRST NAME][LAST NAME]
A Special Invitation for You
You are cordially invited to attend ALA Annual Conference in New Orleans this
summer. "We're ready for the conference and are excited that trustees are at
., tending the conference to not only network and learn,but support our city," said
Helen Kohlman,a trustee of the New Orleans Public Library. Kohlman attended
the ALTA President's Reception in San Antonio to personally extend the invita-
tion,passing out Mardi Gras beads and spreading the good news about the New
1 Orleans'recovery efforts.
Ruth Newell,past ALTA president,and Helen Kohiman,New
Orleans library trustee,enjoy the President's Reception in "The best thing that you can do for New Orleans is attend conference this sum-
' San Antoniamer,"Kohiman said. Conference attendees will be given opportunities to volun-
,,
' teer in local libraries while they are in New Orleans.
. Register for the conference at www.ala.org/annual.
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City/Library Budget Mid-Year Financial Review
Overview • Actual revenue growth at 5.4%
• Infusion of$ 1.3M from state subventions
FY 2006-2007 iii (VLF&ERAF refund from San Mateo
0 0 County)
• • Hotel Tax up 11% (Doubletree 30%over last
year!)
• Sales Tax up 5% (Burlingame gets 1%of
every dollar spent in the City)
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Budget Model from Finance City Reserves
• Based on 5%growth • Economic Stability $2,000,000
• Based on 3%increase in employee costs • Catastrophic Reserve $2,000,000
• Based on 3% increase in city fees • CalPers Reserve $ 1,200,000
• Based on specific financial reserves • Contingency Reserve $ 500,000
• Centennial Reserve $ 50,000
• Total Designated Reserves $ 5,750,000
Major Council Concerns
Council Response to
Sidewalk maintenance • Cover Communitysts for
Concerns and repair still planning and
homeowner pays development
• • • Guarantee crossing • Library hours and
260 goals were compressed into 000
0 guards in budget collections
60 major goals; of these 13 were e • Invest$4M in • Develop neighborhood
considered for this year infrastructure watch/disaster program
• Reduce"block party' . Install camera traffic
cost to$50.00 surveillance if cost
. Reduce solar power neutral
fees • Restructure alarm fees
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Preliminary Library Budget
Concerns Goals for Library Budget
• 2 more Public hours approved-Need to
determine what these might look like . Increase public service staffing at children's and
• $33K added back into the collections budget reference desks
beginning July 1St.This brings us within 15% . Increase page staffing
of where we were 3 years ago . Continue to increase outsourcing of cataloging and
• Add 2 more shelvers to budget processing
• Stabilize public service staff for reference and • Continue experiment with Automatically Yours for
children's fiction acquisition
• Add page to Technical Services • Look for new ways to provide balance in staff tasks
Major Changes- Beginning
January 2005- February 2006 Many good changes...1
Loss of 10 FTE on State Library Report • Children's library card campaign in
Loss of 40%of state subventions for direct Hillsborough schools- Now up to over 80%!
loan and interlibrary loan • Th Story weekly story hour begins
Cut 65 titles from magazine collection • New library marketing campaign begins
Major reduction in back runs of magazine • Media system upgraded by the Foundation in
collection Lane Room for$28K
Rental Collection dropped
Trustee Mary Herman leaves her post after • Popular Materials Room overhaul by the
12 years Foundation @$20K
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More good changes...2 More good changes...3
• Express check reaches 49%at both libraries • Foundation'Birthday Bash"raises$15K
• Summer enrichment program enhanced for • Foundation supports new collection of"Quick Picks"
teens • Library receives 4 national awards for graphic arts
• New online system installed August 17, 2005 • Burlingame adopts St.Tammany Parish Library as
part of the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina
• More than 600 children participate in summer • Easton Branch appears in Library Journal and
programs American Libraries magazines(December 2005)
• Annual circulation use statistics up 14%
• Library outsourcing expands
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Looking Forward
. Should be a good year ahead!
. We can expect some changes with the new
San Mateo main library opening in August
2006
. One Book/One Community featuring The
Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
. Planning ongoing for Burlingame
Centennial Celebration beginning June
2007
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BURL NOAMI
City Librarian's Report
April 18, 2006
PLS/Millennium Usability Study Results
From the PLS Usability study of the library online catalog, a number of
changes have been made in the functionality of the online database.
Some changes are subtle: commands have been changed to use more
user-friendly language; the format of the opening page has been
highlighted to allow for ease of access to parts of the database through
more obvious links, etc. The revised catalog will debut on Monday, April
10th. Further changes are planned, but many requested changes require
a change in the "hard-wired" software and will need to be done by the
vendor or with future releases of the vendor's product.
Innovative Users Group to Meet
The annual conference for Innovative (Millennium) or IUG users will be
held in Denver later in the year. I have asked Barry Mills and Amy Gettle
to attend and represent Burlingame. This will be a chance to meet with
�.. staff that use the Innovative system across the country. New features as
well as the 2006 software release will be discussed and reviewed. Voting
will take place on recommendations which are desired by member
libraries. I will be asking the Trustees to fund this continuing education
opportunity.
Budget Status
The budget process is nearly complete on the part of the Finance
Department. We have learned that we will be allocated 11 replacement
computers next year, or half the number we should replace on our 5 year
replacement cycle. There will be no other capital equipment requests
from the Library. The Council review will be May 31 st, 6 PM in the Lane
Room.
Personnel Matters
Tracy Hammond passed away on Saturday, March 25 at home with
family. She was well cared for by hospice, friends and family. The library
staff played a strong role in supporting the family through the two year
ordeal. A Memorial reception was held at the Garden Center, on April 6th
in San Mateo for well over 100 people. Tracy was well loved and will be
missed by all.
480 Primrose Road Burlingame•California 940io-4o83 1
Phone(650)558-7474'Fax(650)342-6295•www.burlingame.org/library
Linda Santo returned to full time work the week of April 4th. It's good to
have her back. Our contract cataloger completes her work this week.
Library Page Recruitment Successful
The recruitment of new pages has been very successful. The classified
ads and the recruitment in the library proved successful. We received
solid support from the Human Resources Department. Pages are being
trained and oriented to the library operations. Several pages already had
some library experience which will prove helpful. However Amy Gettle
and Geralyn O'Brien have their hands full with the training and
orientation of new staff. We are hoping the coming weeks will reduce the
shelving lag which has plagued us for sometime.
Behavior Policy
The revised Behavior policy is on your agenda for this meeting. While we
have always had a behavior policy, we felt it was time to revisit it. The
project was spearheaded by Sue Reiterman and Pat Harding, with input
from the staff. It was reviewed and updated by the City Attorney, and is
now ready for your review.
Arts and Crafts Program a Success
The de Young Museum tie-in docent/lecture program on the Arts and
Crafts period drew only 35 on a rainy night. The program was good and
�- we are looking forward to doing more docent programs in the future. The
library's collection on the arts and crafts style is extensive and well used.
Burlingame Library Foundation News
The Library Foundation is moving forward with:
• A strategic planning session planned for Saturday, May 6f.
• Renewed efforts to involve the Burlingame Business community as
library donors.
• The Book Club Exchange Event held Sunday, April 2nd was a great
success with 55 in attendance. Book clubbers from the entire
peninsula, including San Francisco joined the Foundation Board
members for a wonderful exchange of ideas. Homemade treats and
snacks rounded out a very successful afternoon.
Community Information Handbook
The CIP Handbook revision is now ready. I will have copies of it for you at
your meeting. The publication incorporates information from 3
publications published by the Peninsula Library System: the Guide to
Community Resources, the Survival Guide and the Youth Services
Directory. It is intended to serve as a companion to the Community
Information database: cip.plsinfo.org/handbook.htm. More detailed
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information about each agency, including specific eligibility
requirements, can be found there.
Upcoming Events•
• Sunday, April 16, Closed
• Board of Trustees Meeting, Tuesday, April 18, 5:30 PM (Regular date)
•
Foundation/Friends Book Sale, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, April 21, 22, 23,
Lane Room
• Memorial Day, May 29, Closed
• City Council Budget Study Session, Wednesday, May 31St, 6 PM
Alfred H. Escoffier
City Librarian
April 6, 2006
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BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY STATISTICS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2006
patron Statistical Classes - New Adds
�Aegistered Borrowers Previous month's total #Added Total Registered
Burlingame Adults 20,077 146 20,223
Burlingame Children 5,739 28 5,767
Hillsborough Adults 3,005 20 3,025
Hillsborough Children 1,619 17 1,636
Non-San Mateo Co. Borrowers 2,075 17 2,092
Totals 32,515 228 32,743
Circulation Activity Main Easton Branch
Adult Print Materials 17,326 1,070
Children's Print Materials 11,581 2,246
Audio/Visual Materials 11,982 1,632
Circulation Totals
This month total Main 52,096 This month previous year 49,059 6.2 Increase
This month total Branch 5,422 This month previous year 4,811 12.7 Increase
This month Grand Total 57,518 This month previous year 53,870 6.8 Increase
:xpress Check Use
Patrons Items % of Circulation
Main 5,337 20,972 51.3%
Easton 589 2,677 53%
Reference Activity Inter Library Loans
Questions Lent 3,282
Reference 3,588 Borrowed 2,646
Children's 1,462 TOTAL 5,928
Lower Level 2,772
Branch 653
TOTAL 8,475
Collections Main Titles Volumes Main Titles Added Branch Volumes Added
Adult Non Fiction 535 377 7
Children's Non Fiction 179 104 40
YA Non Fiction 0 0 0
Adult Fiction 358 163 44
Children's Fiction 151 74 30
YA Fiction 7 4 1
Cassettes Audio 8 8 1
Compact Discs 392 392 1
Videos 0 0 0
Children's Video 0 0 0
Children's Compact Disc 3 0 0
VD's 120 120 36
Children's DVD's 37 0 0
TOTALS 1,790 1,242 160
BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY STATISTICS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2006
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Fines and Fees Main $10,129.69
Branch* $ 710.49
Total $10,840.18
Main and Easton Deposits
Trustee Special Fund Photocopies/SAM (Main)** $1,440.16
Branch $ 17.95
Total $1,458.11
Estimated User Traffic Main 37,912 Daily Average Main 1,223
Estimated User Traffic Easton 3,655 Daily Average Easton 135
Total User Traffic 41,567 Total Daily Average 1,358
Community Room Adult*
TOTAL MEETINGS HELD 11 Attendance 226
Adult Library Programs Attendance
Lectures, Film Series etc. 0 0
Book Groups 2 30
Children's and Young Adult Attendance
Pre-school Story Time 12 904
oddler Story Time 10 554
otal Story Time 22 Total Story Time Attendance 1,458
Class Visits 0
Preschool Outreach 4 120
Total Class Visits 4 Total Class Visits Attendance 120
Special Programs Spring Poetry Workshop grades 3-5 Attendance 11
Easton Story Times&Special Programs Attendance Questions Easton
Preschool 5 170 Reference 653
Toddler 5 306
Total Programs 10 Total Attendance 476
Class Visits 3 Attendance 96
Easton Internet Usage
User Sessions 1 338
Main Internet User Sessions
Hour, Half Hour, & Express Childrens Total
12,893 330 13,223
BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY STATISTICS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2006
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March Outreach Statistics
Total Number of Active Outreach Patrons 23 regular patrons
Deliveries 28
Pick Ups 4
Books 145
Magazines 4
Videos 4
Books CD 8
Paperbacks 0
DVD's 1
Music CD 1
Total Library Materials 163