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Board of Trustees Agenda _
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July 17, 2007—9.30pm ce
480 Primrose Road-Library Conference Room
SUGGESTED ACTION
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. WARRANTS & SPECIAL FUND Approval
IV. MINUTES Approval
Library- Board of Trustees' Minutes June 19, 2007
V. CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION Information
A. ALA: Librarians Transform Communities
B. June 2007 Statistics
C. Review of Revolving& Trustee Accounts & Duncan Trust Fund
VI. FROM THE FLOOR (Public Comments)
i. REPORTS
A. City Librarian's Report—Escoffier Information
B. Foundation Report- Escoffier Information
VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. PLS Advisory Board Nomination Discussion/Approval
B. Library Centennial Task Force Discussion/Approval
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. Election of Officers Approval
B. September Meeting Date Change Approval
C. Bronze Lions - Public Art Discussion/Approval
X. ANNOUNCEMENTS
XI. ADJOURNMENT Adjourn
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Board of Trustees Minutes
June 19, 2007
I. Call to Order
Secretary Griffith called the meeting to order at 5:30pm.
II. Roll Call
Trustees Present: Nancy Brock, Bruce Carlton, Deborah
Griffith, Katie McCormack
Trustee Absent: Pat Toft
Staff Present: Al Escoffier, City Librarian
Sidney Poland, Recorder
III. Warrants and Special Funds
The Trustees unanimously approved the Warrants. M/S/C
(McCormack/Brock)
IV. Minutes
The Trustees unanimously approved as written the minutes for the
May 15; 2007 meeting. M/S/C (McCormack/Brock)
V. Correspondence and Attachments
A. May 2007 Statistics
The Trustees reviewed the statistics which continue to show a
decrease in circulation at the main library and an increase at the
Easton Library.
VI. From the Floor - No one from the public attended.
VII. Reports
A. City Librarian's Report - Highlight of Report
1 Library Centennial October 19, 2009 - The City
Librarian suggested forming a joint committee composed of
two Library Trustees and two Foundation board members to
oversee and help produce the library centennial events.
2. Harry Potter Evening - On July 20, 2007, the Library
will open its doors at 10:00pm for a special Harry Potter event.
The evening will begin with a variety of activities for children
and culminate with parents and children walking to Books,
Inc. to pick up pre-purchased copies of the final Harry Potter
book.
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3. "Big Box" Programming - Peninsula Library System has
applied for a grant from The California State Library to bring
"big" name programs to selected venues throughout the Bay
Area.
4. Children and Adult Summer Programs - The
traditional "Family Fun Nights", which have been well attended
in the past, begin on June 19th. Murder, Mystery and
Mayhem is the theme for the adult Movie nights. Bill Lewellen
of the San Mateo County Forensic Lab was the featured
speaker at the first adult event held June 18th.
5. Appointment of Trustees - The City Council
reappointed Katie McCormack and Pat Toft to serve for an
additional 3 year term on the Library Board of Trustees.
B. Foundation Report
The Foundation board is in the process of looking for a new data
base program.
VIII. New Business
A. Burlingame Historical Mural
The City Librarian advised the Trustees that the Silicon Valley
Foundation rejected the joint request of the Burlingame Library and
the Burlingame Historical Society to fund a $10,000 restoration of _
the Burlingame Historical Mural.
B. Library Cafe Concept
The Trustees reviewed the preliminary drawing and commentary
prepared by Group 4 for a terrace cafe in the library. The Library
Foundation originally proposed the idea of a cafe and upon reviewing
the information from Group 4, has requested the City Librarian to
contact libraries that have cafes and obtain information on
management and cost effectiveness. The Trustees wanted to look
into other areas in the library that might be conducive to a cafe.
C. Unattended Children's Policy
The Trustees approved the Unattended Children's Policy as
amended. M/S/C (McCormack/Griffith) The policy will not be
posted but will personally be given by a staff person to the parent of
the disruptive child.
IX. Announcements
A. System Advisory Board
Trustee McCormack, who has served two terms as the Library's
representative to the System Advisory Board, gave a brief summary
of the responsibilities that the position would entail and how the
Board serves the Peninsula Library System. Her term has been
completed and the City Council will need to appoint a new board
member.
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June 19,2007
B. Directional Signs - The City Librarian advised the Trustees
that new directional signage will be placed in the appropriate places
when specific collections such as biographies are moved in the
Spring.
C. Change of September Meeting Date - The Trustees have
requested that the September meeting date be placed on the July
agenda in order that a change in the scheduled date could be made.
X. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 6:30pm. M/S/C (Griffith/McCormack)
The next meeting will be held on July 17, 2007 at 5:30pm in the
Library Conference Room.
Respectfully Submitted,
Alfred H. Escoffier
City Librarian
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Transforming communities starts
with transforming ourselves .
Librarians and libraries have been through a decade of
great change, spurred by a revolution in technology. Now is
not the time to stop.
We have changed how we do business. Now we must
change how others see us. Marketing and communication
must become as important as delivering the service. .
We have a unique moment in time to transform the way
the world perceives us, to build on the things that we do sod
well and set the stage for the next century of library service.
We know that when libraries are transformed by
new services, programs, renovations or new buildings, the
communities we serve are in turn transformed.
When customers realize they are getting more from their
libraries, they become advocates and passionate supporters
for what we do.
Change isn't easy, but it is the key to our future. I hope
the ideas and suggestions in this tip sheet will inspire you.
Leslie Burger, ALA President, 2oo6-2007
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Tips for Creating Change
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s Be passionate about libraries. 5 Be willing to take risks.
• Believe 150 percent in the power of libraries to change lives, • Don't be afraid to take chances in the workplace.
enhance productivity, influence social policy, improve educa- • Ask for the money that you need. Make the case for why you
tional levels,and help businesses maintain a competitive edge. need more.
• Be proud of working in a library. Remember librarians, • Look for creative ways to finance projects.
libraryworkers and library advocates are leading the charge ....................................•••••..............................
on some of the most important policy issues of our times— 6 Become the change you want to see.
filtering on the Internet,the USA Patriot Act, defending First • Lead by example.
Amendment freedoms. • Keep your eye on the vision for the library.
• Remember, if we aren't passionate about what we do, • Be relentless about promoting the changes you hope
no one else will be either. to implement.
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2 Think strategically and create a 7 Build a culture that welcomes and
vision to guide the future. rewards change.
• Think competitively and creatively. • Develop a team that encourages a free flow of ideas.
• Continually assess your library's strengths and • Take time to retreat from day-to-day activity to learn about
weaknesses. each other's unique strengths and talents.
• Identify opportunities and threats that will either advance or • Work with your supervisor or director to help him or her
detract from your vision. achieve the operational changes needed.
3 step outside the box. s Think all library, all the time.
• Determine what it will take to change the way people think • Read the newspaper, magazines,weblogs and surf the web to
about and react to your library,whether it's belly dancers, identify trends that might have an impact your library.
cooking, community forums, human rights festivals or • Visit other libraries during your travels.
community reads. • Participate in professional associations.
• Examine current practices.Are they customer-friendly? "..................••.....................................•••.•.......
• Consider practices of other libraries and competitors and 9 Raise the library's profile.
determine what might work in your library. • Engage in shameless promotion at social and business events.
"""• """""""""""""""..............................•• • Communicate! Develop a single message that can be shared
4 Never stop learning. by everyone on the library staff,trustees, Friends and advocates.
• Transforming libraries means transforming ourselves as well. • Create a strong brand or identity for your library.
• Take advantage of the continuing education opportunities ..............................•••...•..................................
available through ALA,your state or regional library so Believe that everything is possible.
association, regional consortia and other avenues to broaden • Identify a dream and make it happen.
your horizons. • Remain positive even in the face of minor setbacks.
• Be flexible, realistic and open to new ideas. • Never give up!
—Leslie Burger,ALA President,2oo6-2007
Profiles in CTransformation is powerful. The librarians
profiled here are only a few of many who have
risked change and reaped the benefits.
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Sandra Feinberg, Director Q. How did you approach change?
Middle Country Public Library Any major work we do is done in collaboration with
Centereach, New York other experts in their fields, starting with the
Staff: 305 (56 full time) Parent/Child Workshop. Everything grew from there.
Budget: $12.5 million We also intensified efforts to tell our story. A politician
Population served: 60,679 told me, "Get on the offensive and never get off."
............................................................... Now we've become a place that people come to and
Sandra Feinberg knew that having a baby would say, "Will you try this?" People are constantly calling.
change her life. What she didn't anticipate
was the transformative effect it would have on her Q. What was your biggest challenge?
career and library. Continually re-inventing the library and ourselves.
When she returned to work as a children's librarian It's exhilarating but exhausting. I used to have an
in the late `los, she began to focus on parents and occasional slow, boring day. Now there is no downtime.
helping them raise happy, healthy, literate children. We're on the front line the entire time.
Realizing that she needed more expertise, Feinberg
developed partnerships with schools, literacy groups Q. What advice would you give to another library?
and other community organizations. Today more than You can't do it alone.You have to partner with community
200 libraries in 23 states have adopted her model groups/nonprofits/schools. Stay open. Try not to say
known as the Family Place Libraries. "no" right away. Just say, "Let me think about that,_or
Since becoming library director in 1991, Feinberg "Let me do some research and see if that's been t
has focused on transforming the entire library into anywhere else." Never be afraid to call on other people
a learning and activity center, and she continues and ask them what they think. Let other people help
to leverage the power of community partnerships. you with the new reality of a public library. When you,
Last year the Suffolk Community Council named her ask their opinion, you get their support.
Long Island Woman of the Year.
Feinberg is the winner of the 2007 Public Library Q. What resources would you recommend?
Association (PLA) Charlie Robinson Award sponsored • Other libraries—many have undertaken some
by Baker &Taylor to honor a public library director wonderful initiatives. Calling them will save a lot
who has been a risk taker and change agent. of energy.
• People—especially potential partners. If we get an
_ idea, it's usually because someone has come to us.
always the . "Family-Centered Library Handbook,"
change that wilt occur in the Sandra Feinberg, New York: Neal-Schuman, 2007.
• Beyond Books: The Middle Country Public Library
next two years (DVD), Centereach, N.Y.: Middle Country Public
the change that Library, 2007. Contact petersonjoan@mcpl.lib.ny.us.
the next ten. Don't,let yourself
For more information:
. nto feinbergsandra@mcpl.lib.ny.us
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Lucy Hansen, Lead Librarian Q. What was your biggest challenge?
Biblioteca Las Americas First, involving students, staff, administration, parents,
Mercedes,Texas the school board and community in helping to establish
Students: 1,500 (two high schools) our vision, discussing the issues, focusing on outcomes,
Budget: $590953 choosing how to move forward, taking the leap of
Staff: 9 (3 full-time librarians) making a decision, locating funding, and then planning
through all the steps down to the tiniest details.
Biblioteca Las Americas moved from a cramped 4,500 Second, ensuring implementation by taking action,
square-foot space to a 33,000 square-foot freestanding overcoming the force of habit, tackling the paperwork,
facility on )an. 1, 1998. But the physical transformation and focusing on the positive throughout the process.
was only the beginning. You need to have excellent staff who share the vision
With support from an Empowerment Zone grant, and are forward-thinking.You need to hire talented,
the staff expanded from four to nine and the creative, student-centered, cooperative people, and
library extended its hours for student and public use. you may need to help those who cannot adapt find
Students attend rock concerts in the library's main another home.
area. Dance groups and string quartets practice in
conference rooms. Students give presentations, and Q. What advice would you give to other libraries?
community organizations hold meetings in the 128-seat • Listen to all of your patrons and to your staff.
lec' i hall. ESL and GED classes are offered in the Brainstorm together and talk things through. Think
everrmgs and on Saturdays. together about why you are contemplating this
The library also sponsors Viva, an award-winning change and what outcome(s) you hope to achieve.
student-peer tutor project with a goal of increasing Where is it that you want to be? What is your goal?
community health literacy.The project has evolved to How will you know when you have reached it?
include a summer institute, online symposium and • Once you reach consensus, make a detailed Plan A,
school-wide health fair. along with contingency plans B and C. Learn
The library's online services include a rich web site, technology. Implement the plan. Act!
online catalog, databases with home access, email • When you make mistakes, admit them and make
reference service, and an online reservation and things right.
service request system. . Carry on with good cheer and always look to the
The library received the 2oo6 American Association next level.
of School Librarians (AASL) National School Library
Media Program of the Year Award sponsored by Follett Q. What resources would you recommend?
Library Resources • Outreach Evaluation Resource Center, National
Network of Libraries of Medicine
Q. How did you approach change? http://nnim.gov/evaluation/
We see change as a constant and actually seek it out • AASL Advocacy Toolkit: www.ala.org/ala/aasl/
by listening to our students and looking for ways aaslproftools/toolkits/aas[advocacy.htm
to reach them and meet their needs. Generally we plan
very carefully, using a logic model to focus on out- For more information:
co ;. We may make an action plan with a detailed lucy.hansen@stisd.net
timf[ine that lists each action, persons responsible, http://bla.stisd.net
resources needed, and evaluation method. We also
look at our district plan, state and national standards,
and conduct surveys and needs assessments.
Profiles in Change
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Richard Meyer, Director "it is not the strongest of the
Georgia Tech Library & Information Center
Atlanta, Georgia species that survives, nor the
Students: 18,000 most intelligent, but the
Budget: $12 million
Staff: 120 (35 librarians) one most responsive to change."
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Six years ago, the Georgia Tech library had fallen
off the campus map.
Library visits had dropped an average of 5 percent
a year for the past 15 years, with students and faculty
complaining that the library had become irrelevant. The
library interiors were drab, with collections dominating Q. What was your biggest challenge?
the space.The library was not part of campus discussions We had to work a lot with the computer center. They
about technology, speak a different language. It took several weeks for us
Today the library is again recognized as the heart to begin to understand each other. Now we work very
and soul of the campus. Faculty praise the library's effectively as a team.
digital delivery systems. Computer login records show
that almost every student visited the library at least Q. What advice would you give to another library?_
once during the last school year. One student reported . Stay current. Know what faculty are involved in,
turning down a Fulbright scholarship at another what's changing in the world that impacts us.
campus to attend Georgia Tech because of the library's . Bring in experts to share.
information commons area. A columnist for the campus • Focus on what is most important and do a couple
newspaper cited the library for its efforts to gather of things really well. People want to support
and use student input—claiming it was the first time successful things.
she had seen that happen. • Give your staff free rein. Let them figure out what
The library was awarded a 2007 Association of the needs are and how to address them.
College & Research Libraries (ACRE) Excellence • Become the nexus of engagement with
in Academic Libraries Award sponsored by Blackwell's undergraduates. Provide them with the tools they
Book Services. need to succeed.
Q. How did you approach change? Q. What resources would you recommend?
We began to listen to students and faculty. • Libraries Designed for Learning, Scott Bennett.
For example, we hada team go to five study areas Council on Library and Information Resources
around campus to interview students. It wasn't about (CLIR), 2003, No. 122.
asking, "What can we do to help you?" It was to find . Library as Place: Rethinking Roles, Rethinking
out what they were doing and figure out how we could Space, CUR, 2005, No. 129.
help them do it better. We now have a Student Advisory
Council representing various groups. Our students For more information:
and faculty told us to move swiftly and effectively richard.meyer@library.gatech.edu
to provide digital content and to make our services http://smartech.gatech.edu/handle/1853/12982
evident and relevant. A five-year strategic plan was
crafted with both librarian and staff participation.
had a second retreat, hired the same facilitator and did
strategic planning. We identified five strategic areas
that we all agreed we wanted to focus on, and then set
up management teams to identify key objectives and
Number of students: 4,500 develop a three-year plan for each area.
(60% Hispanic/Latino, mostly female)
Budget: $875,000 Q.
Staff: 15 full-time (8 library faculty) The biggest challenge was recasting the library image.
The perception of the library was so negative. It was
When Lucinda Zoe says her library could be "the a huge culture shift to even acknowledge there was a
poster child for transformation," she isn't kidding. library, that there was anything in it and that the
When she arrived in 2001, the library had had 10 library faculty could be an active partner in the learning
chief librarians in 10 years. Two staff librarians had not process. Students didn't use it. Faculty didn't use it.
spoken to each other in five years. There were They didn't refer people there. We've had to keep
no Technical Services, no instructional programs. putting ourselves out there.
The library was in such bad shape that the college
was in danger of losing accreditation. Q.
Today the library is the "go-to" place for faculty . Invest as much in your support staff as you do in
and students. All freshmen are required to take the your professional staff. When the message is that
li�y's three information literacy workshops. The you care about them, want them to be happy, they
library publishes an award-winning poetry journal and give back. It creates synergy. Empowering and
regularly hosts open mics, poetry and other events. investing in them is the key to transformation.
On its home page, the library asks, "How are we . If they don't give you money, go find it—write grants!
doing?" and regularly receives comments such as, . Tie everything you do to the mission of the college.
"I think this library gives so much support to all You are the best friend of the college. You want to
students. Keep up the good work." make that visible and clear in your reports to the
The library received a 2007 ACRL Excellence in president and provost. It's basic management stuff
Academic Libraries Award sponsored by Blackwell's but we forget it.
Book Services.
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Q• . ACRL Harvard Leadership Institute
We latched on to the college mission statement. www.ala.org/ala/acrl/acrievents/upcomingevents/
We identified the most important initiatives—student . Frye Leadership Institute
retention, writing across the curriculum, general Sponsored by the Council on Library and Information
education, language acquisition—and attached Resources, EDUCAUSE, and Emory University
ourselves to them.The turning point was investing www.fryeinstitute.org
some extra funds from the Chancellor's office, around
$6,000, in professional and staff development. We had For more information:
a two-day "Professional and Program Development" LZOE@hostos.cuny.edu
retreat in June 2004 to examine our organizational www.hostos.cuny.edu/library/
cI 'e, our programs, and our work life. We hired an
exzr lent facilitator/consultant. The next year we
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While their libraries are very different, the four Today's library users enjoy an unprecedented
directors profiled have more than a little in common array of tools and services on- and off-line. Yet the
when it comes to transforming their libraries. future of libraries and free access to information
cannot be taken for granted.
• All recognize a need for libraries to become more Too many people still are not aware of the
active partners in learning and to create resources and assistance available at their community,
environments and programs that support that role. school or campus library—or choose to turn
• Whether it's through surveys, focus groups or elsewhere. Too many decision-makers question the
chatting one-on-one, they make a point of value of a library in an electronic age.
listening—and responding to what they hear. Transformation begins with a strategic plan,
• They are generous in giving credit to their staff a mission, vision and services that both
members and recognizing the unique talents and address and anticipate needs. But it's not enough
energy each brings. if libraries are to be recognized as essential,
• All say investment in staff development is critical. relevant services. There must also be a plan to
• Communication is a priority—with their staffs, as communicate library services in a consistent and
well as with external constituents. powerful way. Put the two plans together and
• They see change as an ongoing process. Nothing is you have a marketing plan.
so good that it can't be improved. Marketing is about creating an experience that
• They look to other libraries for inspiration and people will seek out in person or online. It means
guidance and are glad to give others the benefit of getting smart about how we communicate—Navin-
their experience. a clear and consistent message, identifying key
• They appreciate the power of partnerships. audiences and getting strategic about how we reach
• All have strategic plans. out to them.
• While lack of funds can be an obstacle, they say it Marketing encompasses communication in all
also can spur creativity. All are adept at seeking out- forms—advocacy, advertising, publicity, partnerships,
side funding through grants, gifts and partnerships. public relations, print, electronic, word of mouth.
• They evaluate constantly and don't hesitate to Getting savvy about how we use these tools and
make adjustments. techniques is key to our future.
• - "You really can change
• the world if you care enough."
• Marian Wright Edelman
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ThreeThings
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The Changing Academic Library: Operations,
Cultures, Environments. John Budd.
Should Know About ACRL Publications in Librarianship, No. 56.
Marketing Constancy and Change in the Worklife
of Research University Librarians.
1. Marketing is everyone's job. Rebecca Watson-Boone. ACRL Publications in
2. It's about people—not what's on the shelf. Librarianship, No. 51.
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Gettiner StartedThe Small but Powerful Guide to Winning
Big Support for Your Library. www.ala.org/ala/olos/
.�- ® oloscommittees/rnt/advocacy.htm-i --our
Learn more about how to develop a marketing/ "Technology for Results: Developing
communication plan and find tools you can use in the Service-Based Plans," Diane Mayo. Chicago:
@ your library@ toolkits developed as part of ALA's American Library Association, August, 2005.
Ca, -iign for America's Libraries. "Creating Policies for Results: From Chaos
-vols for public, school and academic libraries can to Clarity," Sandra Nelson and June Garcia.
be found at www.ala.org/@yourtibrary. You'll find Chicago: American Library Association, 2003.
sample messages, downloadable art and a wealth of
strategies for reaching out to students, parents, "The New Planning for Results: A Streamlined
media, funders and more. Approach," Sandra Nelson. Chicago: American
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Tools You Can
For Youth Librarians
"New Directions in Library Services
ALA Advocacy Center: Issues &Advocacy to Young Adults," Patrick Jones. Chicago:
www.ala.org Young Adult Library Services Association
(YALSA), 2002.
Library Technology Reports:
www.techsource.ala.org/ltr/ "Excellence in Library Service to
Young Adults," 5th edition. Chicago: Young Adult
Smart Libraries Newsletter. Library Services Association (YALSA), 2007.
www.techsource.ala.org/sln/ www.alastore.ala.org
State ofAmerica's Libraries: www.ala.org/2007state Partnership for 21st Century Skills:
www.21stcenturyskills.org
ALS _ mmunications Handbook for Librarians:
www.ala.org/ala/pio/mediare[ationsa/ YALSA Wiki:
availablepiomat/commhandbook.htm http://wikis.ala.org/yalsa/index.php/Main_Page
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For more resources to help transform your library, Office for Diversity (OFD)
check out the following ALA units. www.ala.org/ala/diversity/diversity.htm
ALA Editions Office of Government Relations (OGR)
www.ala.org/ala/ourassociation/publishing/ www.ala.org/ala/washoff/contactwo/ogr/
alaeditions/editions.htm ogrofficegovernment.cfm
ALA Graphics Office for Information Technology Policy (OITP)
www.alastore.ala.org/ www.ala.org/ala/washoff/contactwo/oitp/
oitpofficeinformation.cfm
American Association of School Librarians (AASL)
www.ala.org/aast/ Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF)
www.ata.org/oif/
Association for Library Collections &
Technical Services (ALCTS) Office for Literacy and Outreach Services (OLDS)
www.ala.org/atcts/ www.ala.org/ala/olos/literacyoutreach.htm
Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) Office for Research and Statistics (ORS)
www.ala.org/atsc/ www.ala.org/ala/ors/researchstatistics.htm _
Association for Library Trustees and Public Information Office (PIO)
Advocates (ALTA) www.ala.org/pio/
www.ala.org/alta/
Public Programs Office (PPO)
Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) www.ala.org/ala/ppo/publicprograms.htm
www.ala.org/acrl/
Public Library Association (PLA)
Association of Specialized and www.ala.org/pla/
Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA)
www.ala.org/ascia/ Reference and User Services Association (RDSA)
www.ala.org/rusa/
Library Administration and
Management Association (LAMA) Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA)
www.ala.org/lama/ www.ala.org/aicts/
Library and Information Technology Association (LI TA) Washington Office
www.ala.org/lita/ www.ata.org/ala/washoff/washingtonoffice.cfm
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BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY STATISTICS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2007
Patron Statistical Classes - New Adds
Registered Borrowers Previous month's total #Added Total Registered
Burlingame Adults 22,077 129 22,206
Burlingame Children 6,469 48 6,517
Hillsborough Adults 3,23-6 14 3,250
Hillsborough Children 1,797 18 1,815
Non-San Mateo Co. Borrowers 2,370 16 2,386
Totals 35,949 225 36,174
Circulation Activity Main Easton Branch
Adult Print Materials 14,549
1,618
Children's Print Materials 10,421 2,280
Audio/Visual Materials 10,571 1,031
Circulation Totals
This month total Main 47,293 This month previous year 49,373 4.0%increase
This month total Branch 5,487 This month previous year 4,835 13% increase
This month Grand Total 52,780 This month previous year grand 54,208 3% decrease
Patrons Items % of Circulation
Main 4,931 20,1000
Easton 622 56/o
2,958 59%
Reference Activity Inter Libra Loans
Questions Lent 3,749
Reference 2,944 Borrowed 2,402
Children's 1,407 TOTAL 6,151
Lower Level 2,339
Branch 624
TOTAL 7,314
Collections Main Titles Volumes Main Titles Added Branch Volumes Added
Adult Non-Fiction 424 287 4
Children's Non-Fiction 10 6 1
YA Non-Fiction 0 0 0
Adult Fiction 276 119 20
Children's Fiction 99 48 22
YA Fiction 372 227 4
DVD Fiction Adult 85 35 22
DVD Fiction JUV 39 12 20
DVD Fiction YA 7 6 0
DVD Non-Fiction Adult 49 47 0
FBCKD
VD Non Fiction JUV 0 0 0
D Non-Fiction YA 0 0 0
Adult121 90 26
ildren's BKCD 10 90
BKCD 7 6 0
Music Adult 41 38 0
-cD Music JUV 10 6 0
CD Music YA 0 0 0
Totals 1,550 936 119
BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY STATISTICS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2007
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sines and Fees Main $7,835.03
Branch* 535.05
Total $8,370.08
Main and Easton Deposits
Trustee Special Fund Photocopies/SAM (Main $1,126.47
Photocopies/SAM Branch) 27.70
Total Branch and Main $1,154.17
Estimated User Traffic Main 33,947 Daily Average Main 1,132
Estimated User Traffic Branch 3,388 Daily Average Easton 130
Total User Traffic 37,335 Total Daily Average 1,262
Community Room Adult*
TOTAL MEETINGS HELD 5 Attendance 140
Adult Library Programs Attendance
Lectures, Film Series etc. 3 100
Book Groups 1 15
=Childrernl'snd Young Adult Programs Attendance
're-school Story Time 7 220
oddler Story Time 4 268
Total StoryTime 11 Total Story Time Attendance 488
Class Visits Elementa 109 2,500
Preschool Outreach Visits N/A N/A
Total Class Visits 109 Total Class Visits Attendance 2,500
Special Programs
Dad&me 49
Family Fun Night: Cross Pulse Rhythm 95
Family Fun Night: Songs of the Sea 109
Wizard Rock Concert: Remus Lupins 34
Special Programs Total 287
Easton Story Times&Special Programs Attendance Questions Easton
Preschool 2 62 Reference 624
Toddler 2 121
Total Pro rams 4 Total Attendance 183
Class Visits elementa 1 Attendance 32
Class Visits reschool N/A
Total Class Visits 1 Total Attendance 32
BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY STATISTICS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2007
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Easton Internet Usage
User Sessions 1 600
Main Internet User Sessions
Hour, Half Hour, & Express Childrens Total
9,562 344 9,906
May Outreach Statistics
Active 17
Semi Active 11
Total Outreach Patrons 27
Deliveries 4
Pick Ups 28
Books 75
Paperbacks 24
Audio Books 13
Music CD's 12
DVD's 12
Magazines 14
Total Library Materials 150
Revolving Account Funds
(Includes unrealized gains)
As of 6/30/2007
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Account Balance
ASSETS
Cash and Bank Accounts
Amazon.com 1,092.19
Children's Reading Club(designated) 805.79
Children's Spanish Collection 2,474.17
Davenport(Elizabeth)Fund 140.00
Friends of the Library 4,144.77
Gifts to Staff 200.00
Land's End 112.96
Large Print Books 26.69
Manini(David)Fund 1,813.00
Moose(Gladys)Fund 100.00
Postcard Sales 389.22
Staff Education-LSTA 1,092.00
Staff Recognition 785.70
Stone Mem. Lecture Fund(dsgn.) 491.85
Volunteer Program(designated) 973.05
Writers Club 150.00
TOTAL Cash and Bank Accounts 14,791.39
TOTAL ASSETS 14,791.39
LIABILITIES 0.00
OVERALL TOTAL 14,791.39
Trustees Account Funds
As of 6/302007
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Account Balance
Bank Accounts
Anderson(O. E. E.)Fund 20,000.00
Donations-Children(designated) 250.00
Donations-Misc 1,493.54
Duncan-Misc 1,355.64
Duncan-Fine Arts(designated) 4,010.76
Ellis Memorial_ 23.75
Farrell(Julia)Fund 6,644.06
Interest -151.95
Jackson(Dorothea)Fund 10,000.00
Peltier Memorial Fund 1,270.00
Pine(Jane and David) Fund 1,000.00
Schmidt(Mary Jane)Fund 1,565.00
Schroeder(Alice)Fund 1,215.00
Shinnyo-En USA Fund 812.78
Thigpen(Dorothy)Fund(designated) 1,000.00
Trader(John Thomas)Fund 24210.00
Xerox Fund 28,872.76
TOTAL Bank Accounts 81,571.34
OVERALL TOTAL 81,571.34
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City Librarian's Report
July 17, 2007
Summer Programs Thrive!
This is our biggest summer yet for programming. Highlights of the
program include:
• June 12t11- The Dad 8s Me event was well attended by Dads and
children alike. The Puppet Art Theater Co. performed to an
audience of 50.
• June 19th- Family Fun Night #1, featuring "Crosspulse Rhythm
Duo" playing to an enthusiastic crowd of 95.
• June 23rd, Wizard Rock Concert: Remus Lupins with 35
attendees.
• June 26t", Family Fun Night #2, Songs 8s Tales of the sea, with
109 in attendance
The Family Fun Nights continue through July on Tuesday evenings at
7 PM.
Class Visits at an All Time high!
Class visits to Burlingame and Hillsborough classrooms were at an all
time high for June with 109 classes visited reaching 2,500 children.
In this way each class gets a few minutes with one of our librarians
and an introduction to our summer activities. The personal touch
really helps bring the children in.
Harry Potter Pre-Release Party!
There is considerable excitement in the community, as well as the
entire staff about our Harry Potter Pre-release party on Friday, July
20th. Costumed staff will lead a number of activities including crafts,
song, and a special presentation of the magic of"Magic Dan."
Refreshments will be served and the entire library will be the home of
Harry and his friends. At 11:45, the entire group, led by Police Chief
Jack van Etten, will proceed over to Books, Inc., to purchase books.
We already have over 170 signed up for this event. All are welcome!
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Phone(650)558-7474-Fax(65o)342-6295•www.burlingame.org/library
Adult Summer Reading Program Launches
Our first ever adult reading program has launched successfully. Eight
programs are planned and several have already been held. Those
already held include:
• June 18t11, CSI: San Mateo County. Live program
• June 21St, Movie Night: Dial M for Murder
• June 281h, Movie Night: National Treasure
• July 5th, Movie Night: Cold Case Files
• July 12th, Movie Night: Wait Until Dark
There will be several other programs, including:
July 18th, Best Selling mystery authors Cara Black and Cornelia Read
July 19th, Movie Night: Young Sherlock Holmes
July 26th, Movie Night: Raiders of the Lost Ark
Burlingame Historical Images on Display.
The Library continues to host an exhibit of paintings and photographs
of Burlingame during the months of June and July 2007 in
celebration of the Centennial Year from the Studio Shop and the Art
Attack galleries in Burlingame. —
"One Book, One Community."
The program list for the October reading initiative is now complete.
Nearly 60 programs are being planned for the One Book program this
year featuring Isabel Allende. Programs will feature Chilean history
and culture; California Gold Rush; the Chinese during the Gold Rush;
the role of women in the Gold Rush; wine-tasting and food
demonstrations; and a host of other events. I wrote a grant proposal
for the project to the Silicon Valley Community Foundation. We also
have a grant proposal in to the Target Corporation pending.
Trusteeships Appointed.
I am personally very pleased that Pat Toft and Katie McCormack were
reappointed to the Library Board of Trustees for another 3 year term.
Congratulations!
American Library Association Conference
The City Librarian attended the ALA Conference in Washington in late
June. It was a very valuable conference in many ways. I am enclosing
a copy of something that I thought was quite useful from one of the
program sessions, entitled "Libraries Transform Communities." I have
enclosed a copy for your review.
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Among the keynote speakers who were the most memorable was Ken
Burns, the author/filmmaker, whose newest effort will be on the
history of World War II, which will be forthcoming this fall. Also of
note was Robert Kennedy Jr., who is an environmental activist and
attorney. He discussed the importance of the environmental
movement and of the role of librarians in bringing information to the
public. He signed his book "Crime against Nature" at the event. He is
also the author of a book on saving the Hudson River and a children's
picture book on St. Francis of Assisi, illustrated by former Burlingame
resident Dennis Nolan. The City Librarian also attended an event
featuring Tina Brown, former editor of Vanity Fair and the New
Yorker, discussing her latest book "The Diana Chronicles."
Spanish Language Collection Celebrated!
The De La Rosa Company has given the library a gift of$ 5,000.00 to
purchase much-needed Spanish language books for children. The
books will be showcased during a special bilingual program on
Tuesday, July 10th at 7 PM. Performer Juan Sanchez, Finance
Director Jesus Nava and members of the De La Rosa organization will
be on hand to welcome the collection to the library.
Alfred H. Escoffier
City Librarian
July 9, 2007
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Library Board of Trustees
July 17, 2007
Item: PLS System Advisory Board Membership
Background:
The Peninsula Library System, made up of 8 public library jurisdictions
and the San Mateo Community College District libraries, has a citizen's
advisory board called the "PLS System Advisory Board." Known as the
SAB, the group meets 4 times a year on a quarterly basis. The primary
focus is to act as an advocate group for the libraries.
The major event of the year is the annual Issues Breakfast in the spring.
Past speakers have included: Susan Hildreth, State Librarian; Jackie
Speier, State Senator; Gene Mullin, State Assemblyman, etc.
The meetings are usually held at the PLS offices on 25th Avenue in San
Mateo about 4:30 in the afternoon on a Tuesday.
It would be helpful to have a Trustee willing to serve on this Board to
represent Burlingame. If this is not possible, I would like permission to
request a member of the Library Foundation Board to serve.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that a Trustee volunteer to serve on the SAB for a 2
year term. The two year term needs to be confirmed by the City Council.
Alternate Recommendation:
It is recommended that a Library Foundation Board member volunteer to
serve on the SAB for a 2 year term. The 2 year term needs to be
confirmed by City Council.
Library Board of Trustees
July 17, 2007
Item: Library Centennial Task Force
Background:
The Burlingame Public Library will celebrate its official Centennial
October 19, 2009. The Board has recommended and the Library
Foundation has agreed this should be a joint effort of both groups. By
law, only 2 members of the Library Board may meet and serve (Brown
Act).
The 2 Trustees would take the leadership role in requesting assistance
from the Library Foundation Board and from other volunteers. They
would also help determine the activities to be celebrated.
After brainstorming of Trustees, Foundation and library managers, the
short list of potential projects is:
• Time Capsule
• Calendar of Library Development over the years
• Library Centennial Street Fair
• Customized "Read" posters by local celebrities
• Rare Book Appraisal Clinic (can be done with Pacific Book Auction)
• Roll back fines to 1909 level for a week or two (would take Board
action)
• Fund a large project for the library
• Antiques Road Show type event with Bonham 8a Butterfields
• Publication of a Library Cook Book
• Published history of the library
• Teen Battle of the Bands
Recommendation:
It is recommended that 2 Trustees volunteer to serve on the Burlingame
Library Centennial Committee to help lead the library centennial project.
Several library managers will join the committee.
Library Board of Trustees
July 17, 2007
Item: Election of Officers
Background:
The Library Board of Trustees holds an annual Election of Officers. There
are two officers for the Board: President and Secretary.
Past practice is that we rotate the officers through each of the members.
The rotation would now be Deborah Griffith, President and Bruce
Carlton, Secretary.
This requires a majority vote of the Board.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Trustees hold an election and elect officers
for service from July 2007 through June 2008.
Library Board of Trustees
July 17, 2007
Item: Change in September Trustee Meeting Date
Background:
Due to vacations, it is recommended that the monthly meeting of the
Library Board of Trustees meet one week earlier on September 1 It
instead of September 18th.
This requires a majority vote of the Board and a written 72 hour notice
for the public.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Trustees approve changing of the official
meeting of the Library Board of Trustees for September 2007 from
September 18th to September 1 lth.
Library Board of Trustees
July 17, 2007
Item: Lions Sculptures
Background:
When the main library building was built the intention for the pedestals
at the front porch was for sculptures to be placed there. At the time, we
were considering Lion sculptures in bronze. The then-Board reviewed
this option and felt that the expenditure at the time ($ 20,000.00) was
too much to pay.
At the recent American Library Association Conference, the City
Librarian found some handsome Lions sculptures for $ 5,400.00. This
was a special "show price" of 40% off the regular price of$ 9,000.00. The
Lions are smaller than those originally planned for the location,
approximately 4 feet by 2 feet.
I feel this would add a special touch to the front of the building and
would be a welcome addition to the front of the building. They would
also be a fitting gift for the Library's upcoming Centennial.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Library Board purchase and authorize
installation of the bronze lion sculptures. Upon approval of the purchase
by the Board, the installation would require approval by the City Council.
Verde Bronze Reclining Lions
(Pair- one left facing, one right facing)
Randolph Rose Collection, New York
Size: 48L X 16W X 23H
Space on porch plinth: 62L X 22 1/2W
Retail cost: $ 9,000.00 the pair
ALA Show price: $ 5,400.00 the pair