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Home My WebLink About2016-04-18 - BLT - 03 Library Activities NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY To: Board of Library Trustees From: Tim Hetherton, Library Services Director Re: Report of Library Activities – April 18, 2016 Meeting _________________________________________________________________________________ TIM HETHERTON, LIBRARY SERVICES DIRECTOR See you later, Dave Curtis Library Services Manager Dave Curtis was appointed as the new Director of the Orange Public Library on April 11. During his tenure as Library Services Manager, Dave revamped the Popular Library, re-branded the Media Lab and spruced up Mariners and Balboa with fresh paint and furniture. Soon the Electronic Village will benefit from the Dave Curtis treatment. Little and big things he did to our buildings are making a big difference. Dave has also been a valuable liaison to City IT and served as manager for the CENIC project, which in layman’s terms will make Internet access in the Library crazy-fast - 100-Gigabits per second - with access to research and educational networks previously beyond our grasp. Dave also worked with Web Team to jump-start the eBranch and enhance the look and functionality of our soon-to-be- revealed new web page. He immediately became the Library’s hiring manager in 2014 and is responsible for all the great new additions to our staff who are becoming our valued colleagues and are making a huge difference to our customers. Dave augmented the Library Use Policy and generally informed his work with a customer-centered philosophy that I greatly appreciate. So I wasn’t the least bit surprised when he told me that the City of Orange had hired him as Library Director and that he was leaving NBPL on Thursday, April 21. I am glad that I have had the opportunity to cross paths with Dave. He has been a great advisor and a good friend. I wish him the best of luck at Orange Public Library where the public and staff will benefit from his leadership and the same “fresh eyes” he brought to NBPL. Newport Harbor Alumnae Panhellenic On Wednesday, March 23, I presented an overview of NBPL resources and services to the Newport Harbor Alumnae Panhellenic at the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club. An Alumnae Panhellenic Association is a community based organization, affiliated with National Panhellenic Conference, whose membership is composed of representative alumnae from NPC member group fraternities. Alumnae Panhellenics offer alumnae of the 26 member groups of the National Panhellenic Conference further leadership and social opportunities, beyond the college years. An APH represents an ongoing commitment of women to promote and foster the Greek experience. The Newport Harbor Alumnae Panhellenic works to foster constructive relationships with the colleges and universities in the Southern Orange County area. They have both local alumnae chapter representatives and social members who provide input and governance. They provide scholarships to National Panhellenic Conference women through two different awards. The Daphne Award goes to National Panhellenic Conference women who attend the University of California, Irvine (UCI); and the Minerva Award recognizes outstanding National Panhellenic Conference women who attended one of our 15 area high schools and now attend a Southern California Council of Alumnae Panhellenic area university. CENIC As mentioned earlier, over the past year, Dave Curtis has worked with City IT to help NBPL participate in the CENIC project. As the CENIC website states: “CENIC – the Corporation for Education Network Initiatives in California - connects California to the world, advancing education and research statewide by providing the world-class network essential for innovation, collaboration and economic growth. The nonprofit organization operates the California Research and Education Network (CalREN), a high-capacity network designed to meet the unique requirements of over 20 million users, including the vast majority of K-20 students together with educators, researchers and other vital public-serving institutions. CENIC’s Charter Associates are part of the world’s largest education system; they include the California K-12 system, California Community Colleges, the California State University system, California’s Public Libraries, the University of California system, Stanford, Caltech, and USC. CENIC also provides connectivity to leading-edge institutions and industry research organizations around the world, serving the public as a catalyst for a vibrant California.” What this means for NBPL: faster Internet connectivity (100-Gigabit per second), more bandwidth, and new access to research and educational networks. DAVE CURTIS, LIBRARY SERVICES MANAGER Lighting improvements got underway upstairs at Central in March. Sunset Lighting started refitting a dormant lighting system with bulbs and ballasts. The improved lighting in reading areas is noticeable and appreciated by staff and our users. The work on the upgrading of the public computing area at Central saw electrical work completed and new network cabling installed. Furniture fabricators finished up the custom pieces. New desks, computers, chairs and layout will be done next week! MELISSA KELLY, SUPPORT SERVICES COORDINATOR Facilities The new public use copiers, were purchased and installed by the City’s IT department. The new copiers offer customers the choice of color copying as well as black and white. The copiers were installed at the Central Library, 1st & 2nd floor, the Mariners Branch and the Balboa Branch. The Library chose to wait until the new construction is completed at the Corona del Mar Branch before installing a new copier at that location. The Library has asked Finance and IT to hold the funds that were allocated for the CDM copier until the next fiscal year. The palm trees in front of the Central Library were trimmed and had the fruit bundles removed before they could fall to the ground. Literacy Literacy continues the testing of the State’s on-line tutor training program and we have graduated our first group of tutors who completed their training online. City Projects The Library worked with the City’s Purchasing Agent on rating potential vendors for the city-wide custodial contract and copier maintenance contract. DEBBIE WALKER, BRANCH AND YOUTH SERVICES COORDINATOR Branches Programming at branches was varied in March. Balboa hosted a Fairy Tale Crafts event while Mariners celebrated Dr. Seuss’s birthday and children visiting CDM made kites, flags and wind chimes for a “Windy Craft” themed program. Outreach opportunities included a first grade class visit to Balboa by Newport Elementary students and a group of Daisy Girl Scouts got a “behind the scenes” look at library operations at the Mariners Branch. The March Library Board of Trustees meeting was held at Balboa where Branch Librarian Evelyn Rogers presented the Balboa Branch annual report and fielded questions from Board members regarding Branch operations. In personnel news, Part-time Library Assistant Sarah Emmerson began her transition to fill the position at Mariners that was vacated when Alex Jenkins was promoted to the Librarian I position. Youth Services Forty children and their adults attended a “Spring Gardening and Crafts” at Central on March 17. Not only did participants have the chance to hear a variety of stories about gardening and plants, every child in attendance decorated a “spring” bag and planted sweet peas out in the Children’s Garden in a container they were able to take home (in their bag). The NBPL Foundation sponsored Making Memories program offered two “Art in the Spring” workshops where participants created their own fantastic creatures while learning a variety of art techniques. The City Arts Commission sponsored another extremely popular Festival Ballet Theatre program on Saturday, March 19. The Friends Room at Central was filled to capacity as families enjoyed a presentation of the beloved classical ballet, “Sleeping Beauty.” Teen Services YAAC members welcomed Librarian Alex Jenkins as a guest and gave their feedback on the Teen Center at Central. They also discussed current movies and books and had fun with Easter-related trivia. Due to the Spring Break schedule there will be no YAAC meeting in April. NATALIE BASMACIYAN, ADULT SERVICES COORDINATOR Manuscripts Book Discussion Group The March meeting of the NBPL Foundation’s Book Discussion Group was held on the 9th and David Mitchell’s book Black Swan Green was discussed. 38 people attended. Next month’s group will be held on April 13th. The group will be discussing the book Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel. This event is held in the Friend’s Room from 9:30-11:00 a.m. on the second Wednesday of the month from September to June. The event is free and open to the public. Teen Tech Week Event Librarian Alex Jenkins and Library Assistant Greg Johnson hosted a Teen tech Week event in the Media Lab. Attendees learned about the Media Lab and Sound Lab resources, and observed demonstrations of the equipment. 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MARCH 2016 CIRCULATION BALBOA CdM MARINERS CENTRAL Ebooks/Emagazines 115,000 120,000 125,000 130,000 135,000 140,000 145,000 150,000 155,000 160,000 APR 15 MAY 15 JUN 15 JUL 15 AUG 15 SEP 15 OCT 15 NOV 15 DEC 15 JAN 16 FEB 16 MAR 16 1443078 1622573 1701476 1575518 1818709 1588822 1582953 1582914 1598265 1610818 1250000 1375000 1500000 1625000 1750000 1875000 2000000 FY 05/06 FY 06/07 FY 07/08 FY 08/09 FY 09/10 FY 10/11 FY 11/12 FY 12/13 FY 13/14 FY 14/15 CIRCULATION Mar-16 YTD 15/16 YTD 14/15 BALBOA 566 5,645 7,157 CdM 493 5,357 5,906 MARINERS 3,225 35,559 43,895 CENTRAL 9,096 76,498 68,457 TOTAL 13,380 123,059 125,415 12 Month Comparison APR 15 12,692 MAY 15 14,263 JUN 15 16,126 JUL 15 15,778 AUG 15 14,319 SEP 15 14,919 OCT 15 14,529 NOV 15 12,679 DEC 15 11,868 JAN 16 13,228 FEB 16 12,359 MAR 16 13,380 TOTAL 166,140 NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY - MARCH 2016 REFERENCE BALBOA CdM MARINERS CENTRAL 0 3,000 6,000 9,000 12,000 15,000 18,000 21,000 24,000 APR 15 MAY 15 JUN 15 JUL 15 AUG 15 SEP 15 OCT 15 NOV 15 DEC 15 JAN 16 FEB 16 MAR 16 170972 182445 178028 181315 211742 199880 191567 184260 190391 168496 120000 140000 160000 180000 200000 220000 240000 FY 05/06 FY 06/07 FY 07/08 FY 08/09 FY 09/10 FY 10/11 FY 11/12 FY 12/13 FY 13/14 FY 14/15 REFERENCE Mar-16 YTD 15/16 YTD 14/15 BALBOA 4,788 38,916 41,581 CdM 4,006 31,184 31,158 MARINERS 25,331 206,875 222,307 CENTRAL 59,490 646,959 651,546 TOTAL 93,615 923,934 946,592 12 Month Comparison APR 15 98,777 MAY 15 104,310 JUN 15 106,559 JUL 15 116,020 AUG 15 107,032 SEP 15 88,366 OCT 15 101,348 NOV 15 128,375 DEC 15 93,126 JAN 16 88,403 FEB 16 101,276 MAR 16 93,615 TOTAL 1,227,207 NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY - MARCH 2016 CUSTOMERS SERVED IN LIBRARY BALBOA CdM MARINERS CENTRAL 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000 110,000 120,000 130,000 140,000 150,000 160,000 170,000 APR 15 MAY 15 JUN 15 JUL 15 AUG 15 SEP 15 OCT 15 NOV 15 DEC 15 JAN 16 FEB 16 MAR 16 874854 977200 1239790 1200664 1258585 1258902 1131330 1074933 1399841 1256238 600000 775000 950000 1125000 1300000 1475000 1650000 FY 05/06 FY 06/07 FY 07/08 FY 08/09 FY 09/10 FY 10/11 FY 11/12 FY 12/13 FY 13/14 FY 14/15 CUSTOMERS SERVED IN LIBRARY Mar-16 YTD 15/16 YTD 14/15 BALBOA 195 1,167 855 CdM 789 5,917 5,171 MARINERS 1,268 7,954 7,367 CENTRAL 3,641 34,073 31,445 TOTAL 5,893 49,111 44,838 12 Month Comparison APR 15 5,100 MAY 15 4,286 JUN 15 10,249 JUL 15 7,999 AUG 15 4,775 SEP 15 7,920 OCT 15 4,956 NOV 15 3,745 DEC 15 4,527 JAN 16 4,388 FEB 16 4,908 MAR 16 5,893 TOTAL 68,746 PROGRAM ATTENDANCE NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY - MARCH 2016 BALBOA CdM MARINERS CENTRAL 0 2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 10,000 12,000 APR 15 MAY 15 JUN 15 JUL 15 AUG 15 SEP 15 OCT 15 NOV 15 DEC 15 JAN 16 FEB 16 MAR 16 44286 37280 41987 43419 28680 53534 51570 51894 49977 64473 0 15000 30000 45000 60000 75000 90000 FY 05/06 FY 06/07 FY 07/08 FY 08/09 FY 09/10 FY 10/11 FY 11/12 FY 12/13 FY 13/14 FY 14/15 PROGRAM ATTENDANCE