HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-01-19 - BLT - 08 Corona Del Mar Branch Library Project Update___________________________________________________________________________________
DISCUSSION:
Library staff is preparing a closure plan for the branch. A “closing the CDM Branch” committee has been
formed to work out the plan needed to make the eventual closure of the branch as trouble-free as
possible. In addition to Library Admin members Dave Curtis, Debbie Walker and Melissa Kelly, members
include Andrea Jason (current CDM Branch Librarian), Melissa Hartson, Julie Duncan and Daniel
Becerra. Melissa H, Julie and Daniel bring with them the expertise of their departments which include
Collection Development, Technical Processing and Circulation. The committee met first in early
December and most recently in January 11. The January meeting was held at CDM and in addition to
committee members, attended by Mark Vukojevic from Public Works (project manager). Mark
discussed the closure timeline in greater detail and answered general questions about the project. The
group will meet at least once a month in the time leading to the closure and more frequently if
necessary as the target date approaches.
While a closure date has not yet been established, staff is preparing for the transfer of collections,
computer equipment, and furniture.
Children’s programming will be provided during the closure at the Community Youth Center at Grant
Howald Park. Concierge service will be maintained at OASIS during the closure so residents can pick up
their holds and return items. Staff has requested that the book drop remain at the CDM Branch site
during the closure for the convenience of our customers and for continuity purposes.
The Friends of the Library are considering holding a sale at the branch in of items that will not be kept in
storage or integrated into the collections at other branches.
NOTICING:
This agenda item has been noticed according to the Brown Act (72 hours in advance of the meeting at
which the Board of Library Trustees considers the item). l.]
TO: BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
FROM: Tim Hetherton, Library Services Director
949-717-3810, thetherton@newportbeachca.gov
PREPARED BY: Tim Hetherton, Library Services Director
TITLE: Corona Del Mar Branch Project update