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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999/10/07 - Agenda Packet - Library Board of Trustees DECLARATION OF POSTING OF AGENDA VIVIAN GARCIA states and declares as follows: I presently am, and at all times mentioned herein have been, the Administrative Secretary of the Library of Rancho Cucamonga. Acting in that capacity, on /-~u~o~., ~/~O , at ~C~.D~ I posted a true and correct copy of the meeting agenda date~ ~*+o~ 7f 1~77 at 10500 Si,it Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct and that this declaration was executed on $~. 30, /~? , at Rancho Cucamonga. DEBORAH KAYE CLARK, LIBRARY MANAGER City of Rancho Cucamonga ¥ivian Garcia, Administrative Secretar~ City of Rancho Cucamonga LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES AGENDA CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA REGULAR MEETING First Thursday 7:00 p.m. October 7, 1999 Civic Center Council Chambers 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730 City Councilmembers William J. Alexander, Mayor Diane Williams, Mayor Pro Tem Paul Biane, Councilmember James V. Curatalo, Councilmember Bob Dutton, Councilmember Boardmembers Robert Howdyshell, President Edward E. Swistock, President Pro Tem Donna Bradshaw, Boardmember Doris Dredd-Lee, Boardmember Joyce Womack, Boardmember  PAGE Board of Library Trustees Agenda Regular Meeting, October 7, 1999 A. CALL TO ORDER 1. Roll Call: Howdyshell , Bradshaw Dredd-Lee , Swistock and Womack B. CONSENT CALENDAR The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. They will be acted upon by the Board at one time without discussion. Any item may be removed by a Boardmember or member of the audience for discussion. 1. Approval of Minutes: September 2, 1999. 2. Approval of updated Closing Policy. 3. Approval of new patron classification: Out of State Patron. Limited to use in the Technology Center. C. LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S STAFF REPORTS The following items do not legally require any public testimony, alt'hough the President may open the meeting for public input. 1. Library Status Report: oral report presented by staff. 2. Budget report: report presented by Deborah Clark, Library Director. 3. Library Card Promotion for Kids: oral report by Deborah Clark, Library Director, on marketing proposal to plan a campaign to place a library card in the hands of each Rancho Cucamonga Youngster 4. Telethon 2000: a) Theme Proposal for Library Foundation: oral report by Deborah Clark, Library Director and Principal Librarian Robert Karatsu, in charge of Telethon production.  PAGE Board of Library Trustees Agenda Regular Meeting, October 7, 1999 2 D. BOARD BUSINESS The following items have been requested by the Board of Library Trustees for discussion. They are not public hearing items, although the President may open the meeting for public input. 1. Update on Master Plan process: Survey. Report presented by J_7 Deborah Clark, Library Director. 2. Update on Donor Wall: omi update presented by Deborah Clark, Library Director. 3. Library Board of Trustees Retreat: Board member Dredd-Lee. 4. Teen Read with NBC. E. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING This is the time for the Board of Library Trustees to identify the items they wish to discuss at the next meeting. These items will not be discussed at this meeting, only identified for the next meeting. F. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC This is the time and place for the general public to address the Board of Library Trustees. State law prohibits the Board from addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda. G. ADJOURNMENT I, Vivian Garcia, Library Administrative Secretary of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on Thursday, September 30, 1999, 6:00 p.m. seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting perGovernment Code 54953 at 10500 Civic Center Drive. STAFF REPORT DATE: October 7, 1999, 1999 TO: President and Members of the Board of' Library Trustees Jack Lam, AICP, City Manager FROM: Deborah Kaye Clark, Library Manager SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF MINUTES RECOMMENDATION Approval of the Minutes o£the Regular Meetings of the Board of Library Trustees for September 2, 1999. BACKGROUND Attached, please find the minutes for the Regular Meetings of the Library Board of Trustees listed above, taken by Library Clerk Rosie Manela and compiled by Library Secretary, Vivian Garcia. //~pectfully submitted, ~-~/~ ~ CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Regular Meeting A. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Library Board of Trustees was held on September 2, 1999, in the Council Chambers of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. and President Howdyshell led the pledge of allegiance. Present were Boardmembers Bradshaw, Dredd-Lee and Womack. Also present were: Deborah Clark, Library Director, Robert Karatsu, Principal Librarian, Renee Tobin, Children's Supervisor, Loft Hopkins, Literacy Coordinator and Rose Manela, Literacy Assistant. B. CONSENT CALENDAR B 1. Approval of Minutes: August 5 (Womack abstained). MOTION: Moved by Boardmember Bradshaw to approve the consent calendar, seconded by President Howdyshell. Motion carried 3-0-1-1 (with Swistock absent). C. LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S STAFF REPORTS C 1. Library Status Report: oral report presented by staff. Deborah Clark, Library Director, gave an oral report on the status o£the Library. Renee Tobin, Children's Services Supervisor, shared that the Medieval Faire hosted over 200 youngsters and the Summer Reading Program had 1,932 participants. Boardmember Womack commented on how well the Faire went and the great job staff did in preparing for the event. C2. Budget Report: presented by Deborah Clark, Library Director. Deborah Clark, Library Director, reviewed the budget sheets with the Library Board. Deborah Clark, Library Director, stated that the circulation statistics would be in the Board packets. Library Board Minutes September 2, 1999 Page 2 C3. Approval to require cash payment in lieu of return of materials for items in Stage Two collections: presented by Deborah Clark, Library Director. Deborah Clark, Library Director, reviewed the recommendation with the Board. MOTION: Moved by President Howdyshell for approval, seconded by Boardmember Womack. Motion carried, 4-0-1 (with Swistock absent). C4. Update on "Back to Basics" Grant: report presented by staff Renee Tobin, Children's Services Supervisor gave an oral report updating the Board on the Back to Basics program. Loft Hopkins, Literacy Coordinator, stated that the fall session would start September 20 for 12 weeks. Staff anticipates 25 groups for a total of 75 children. C5. Library Birthday Party: oral report presented by Renee Tobin, Children Services Supervisor. Renee Tobin, Children's Services Supervisor reviewed the events for the Fifth Birthday Event on Saturday, September 25 with the Library Board. Boardmember Womack suggested contacting the media clerks and the librarians at the schools about the event. C6. Telethon 2000: a) Meeting with Comcast and Charter Communication: report by Deborah Clark, Library Director. Deborah Clark, Library Director, reviewed her meeting with Comcast and Charter Communication with the Board, noting that both agencies committed to participating. b) Meeting of Youth/Schools Subcommittee: report by committee members. Boardmember Womack reviewed the timeline on page 27 with the Board. D. BOARD BUSINESS D1. Update on Mater Plan process: oral report presented by Deborah Clark, Library Director. Library Board Minutes September 2, 1999 Page 3 Deborah Clark, Library Director, reviewed handout Item D1 with the Library Board. D2. Update on Donor Wall: oral report presented by Deborah Clark, Library Director, based on the August 4 meeting of the Donor Wall Subcommittee. Deborah Clark, Library Director, presented an update on the Donor Wall with the Library Board, including two sample renderings from the artist at U. S. Bronze. D3. American Library Association conference: oral report from Lori Hopkins, Literacy Coordinator. Lori Hopkins, Literacy Coordinator gave an oral report on the American Library Association conference that she attended in July. D4. Library Board of Trustees Retreat: Boardmember Dredd Lee Boardmember Dredd Lee asked the Library Board if they were interested in having a Library Board Retreat. The Board could create a mission statement and goals for the Library Board. She also suggested having a retreat later which would include staff's involvement. Boardmember Womack suggested the retreat could be after the master plan survey had been done to include discussion of the survey. Boardmember Bradshaw agreed to the idea. President Howdyshell would like to set goals and suggested involving Council. D5. California Library Association conference: report presented by Deborah Clark, Library Director. Deborah Clark, Library Director, stated that if any of the Boardmembers were interested in attending to let her know before September. E. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING E 1. Marketing Plan to increase the number of Rancho Cucamonga youth with Library cards. E2. Library Board Retreat. 4 Library Board Minutes September 2, 1999 Page 4 E3. Teen Read with NBC. F. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC None G. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Moved by President Howdyshell to adjourn, seconded by Boardmember Dredd Lee. Motion carried, 4-0-1 (with Swistock absent). The meeting adjourned at 8:09 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Vivian Garcia Administrative Secretary Approved: CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA STAFF REPORT DATE: October 7, 1999 TO: President and Members of the Board of Library Trustees Jack Lam, AICP, City Manager FROM: Deborah Kaye Clark, Library Director SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF UPDATED CLOSING POLICY RECOMMENDATION That the Library Board approve the attached policy amending the Closing/Opening Policy to reflect actual time worked during open and closing procedures. BACKGROUND~NALYSIS The original Closing Policy was adopted in 1995 with a section containing language on dealing with the accounting of time worked in excess of the hour the library closes to the public. In the interest of streamlining the time recording process and reflecting time worked, staff proposes to make the work schedule of individuals required to stay past closing for routine library business reflect ½ hr. past the closing time. At the same time, staff will limit the number of employees responsible for remaining past the hour, while still requiring all safety standards be met (ie. No fewer than two employees left in the building; staff leaves in groups, not alone, etc.) FISCAL IMPACT Minimum. ~aye~lly submitted, Library Director CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA CLOSING/OPENING POLICY POLICY NO.: PAGE 1 OF 3 EFFECTIVE: 2/2/95 REVISED: APPROVED: 2/2/95 PURPOSE: The Rancho Cucamonga Public Library is first and foremost a service organization. The closing policy is designed to accomplish the following: 1. Provide service excellence during all open hours at the Rancho Cucamonga Public Library-- whether those services be given at the very moment of opening or 5 minutes to closing time. 2. Ensure the safe and timely departure of library patrons. 3. Ensure the safety of staff. 4. Provide for the fair remuneration of staff. OPENING ROUTINE: All service desks will be manned, all computers functional and all systems ready for operation when the doors are opened. CLOSING ROUTINE: Below are the guidelines for use in services offered prior to closing. SERVICES AVAILABLE UP UNTIL CLOSING TIME: Our three primary services will be delivered until the official time of closing. These are: 1. Circulation checkout functions 2. Reference assistance 3. Children's information assistance and oral reports during Summer Reading Game 4. Technology Center assistance SERVICES LIMITED BY TIME BEFORE CLOSURE: 15 minutes before closure: Library Cards: Library cards will be issued up until 15 minutes prior to closing. After that time, Circulation Staff has the right and responsibility to determine if the situation will allow exceptions to that policy. Example: If there is no line, if business is slow, there is no reason to Closing/Opening Policy Page 2 of 3 disallow a library card application. However, if there is a line of patrons waiting, the policy exists for the greater good of the patrons waiting for service. Flexibility is the key to interpreting this policy in a service oriented fashion. Remember, argun with the patron will result in more time spent and a negative reaction from other patrons waitin Reference staff has the ultimate responsibility and authority to interpret this policy. 5 Minutes Before Closure: Restrooms: The restrooms are locked at 5 minutes to the hour to assist with the safe evacuation of the building. However, if someone requests use of the restroom, staff is expecte~ to exercise flexibility unless some potential danger to public or staff is foreseen (i.e., patron appears intoxicated, influenced by drugs or seriously ill). Photocopying Machines, Technology Center Computers and Typewriters: Patrons should be alerted by closing staff at the 15 minute warning and again at 5 minutes to closing to expedite clearing of that room. Should a typing patron demand access to the machine to receive full use of the coin he/she deposited, Librarian in charge should be notified to deal with the situation and make the final decision for action. ANNOUNCEMENTS: At 30 minutes prior to closing the following will be announced: The time is The library will be closing in 30 minutes. If you wish to apply for a card, you must present you completed application to the Circulation staff by At 15 minutes prior to closing the following will be announced: The time is The library will be closing in 15 minutes. If you have materials to check out please do so now. At closing the following will be announced: The time is The Library is closed. We will open again tomorrow at Closing/Opening Policy Page 3 of 3 SIGNAGE: Signs will be posted where appropriate, notifying patrons of these time frames for service. LEAVING THE LIBRARY: Safety issues require that staff members leave in units, rather than individually. Pages will be the first dismissed, at closing time. Service Desk employees and Library Monitors will leave together when closing procedures are completed. Make sure everyone in your Division has left the building at the same time and has either been picked up c safely departed in their vehicles. Emergencies: Should circumstances require that staff stay later than normal closing procedures require, two individuals must remain until the situation is corrected. There are no exceptions to this safety rule. Youngsters on the Premises: It occasionally occurs that youngsters 12 and under waiting for a parent or guardian are left on the premises unattended. It is the responsibility of the Librarian in Charge and one other staff person to wait with the youngsters until the arrival of the guardiar If, after 1/2 hour, the guardian does not arrive, the police should be called and involved in the process. ACCOUNTING FOR TIME WORKED IN CLOSING/OPENING: In spite of the best planning, signage, and notification, closing routines result in staff working beyond the official closing time. To accommodate that fact, the following time-keeping procedures will be followed: 1) Part time Page employees will leave together, promptly at closing. 2) All part time employees working service desks or serving as Library Monitor at closing will add 15 minutes after the hour of closing as their recorded time worked. 3) All part time employees responsible for opening routines will be scheduled to begin work at 15 minutes prior to opening. 4) All full time employees working service desks at closing will arrange with their Divisio Head to accommodate the 15 minutes often required to provide good service to our public. 5) Should the staff member be required to remain for more than 15 minutes after closing, Administration should be notified of the occurrence and how it was resolved. Each staff member should work with her/his Division Head to determine a fair method of recording this additional work time. C~T¥sTAFF OF RANCHOLIBRARY REPORT CUCAMONGA ~ DATE: October 7, 1999 TO: President and Members of the Library Board of Trustees Jack Lam, AICP, City Manager FROM: Robert Karatsu, Principal Librarian SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF NEW PATRON CLASSIFICATION: OUT OF STATE RECOMMENDATION That the Library Board approve the creation of a separate patron type for "out of state" customers which would allow them use of the Technology Center only. BACKGROUND In order to use the Library's Technology Center, the Library requires a valid Rancho Cucamonga Public Library card. One criteria for acquiring a Rancho Cucamonga Public Library card is a valid California Drivers License or ID. Upon occasion, we receive requests for use of the Technology Center from out of state residents (primarily to check email.) We propose creating a special category for this use and issuing a library card for purposes of identification. No borrowing privileges are extended with this card. This card will be blocked from checking out any material, and will be identifiable by a computer sticker on the front of the card. This card may be obtained using any form of valid out of state identification (i.e. driver's license, state ID card.) This "Technology Center Only" card may be issued to other non- residents (i.e. international visitors) with approval of the Librarian in charge. FISCAL IMPACT Minimal (the cost of the card will be balanced by the revenue generated by the use of the Technology Center.) Respectfully submitted, Robert Karatsu Principal Librarian /0 STAFF REPORT DATE: October 7, 1999 TO: President and Members of the Board of Library Trustees Jack Lam, AICP, City Manager FROM: Deborah Kaye Clark, Library Director SUBJECT: STATUS OF 1999/2000 BUDGET RECOMMENDATION No recommendation. For information only. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS Schedule A, titled Revenue Report September 1999 available at the meeting. Schedule B, titled Balance Sheet September FY 1999/2000" available at the meeting. Schedule C*, titled Library Expenditures 1999/2000" is an accounting of all fimds expended so far this fiscal year, showing 25% of library funds expended or encumbered at 25% into the fiscal year. Also included are the expenditure figures for Literacy and Redevelopment Agency funds. ectfully submitted, Deborah Kaye cmr..~ Library Director * Funds encumbered through September 29, 1999. Schedule C LIBRARY EXPENDITURES JUL AUG SEP TOTALS SPENT PER FUNDS % % OF 199912000 CATEGORY REMAINING SPENT YEAR PERSONNEL 2S% 1100 REGULAR SALARIES $519,960 $35,694 $36,168 $37,069 $108,932 $108,932 $411,028 21% 1200 OVERTIME SALARIES $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0% 1300 PART TIME SALARIES $302,690 $18,414 $19,590 $17,280 $55,285 $55,285 $247,405 18% 1900 FRINGE BENEFITS $200,940 $16,745 $16,745 $16,745 $50,235 $50,235 $150,705 25% TOTAL PERSONNEL $1,023,590 $70,854 $72,503 $71,095 $214,452 $2t4,452 $809,t38 2t% OPERATIONS 3100 TRAVEL & MEETINGS $5,000 $685 $4,315 14% ALA Conference $0 Clark - workshops $15 $15 Karatsu-workshops $0 Meeting Supplies $43 $43 California Air Tickets $0 ILS Workshops $0 CLA Conference $160 $467 $627 CALTAC Workshop $0 CLA Legislative Day $0 3300 MILEAGE $5,000 $t,tt9 $3,881 22% Auto Allowance $4,200 $350 $350 $350 $1,050 $1,050 $3,150 25% Reimbursement $800 $0 $69 $731 9% Garcia $22 $19 $41 Pages $8 $8 Manela $0 Corwin $20 $20 Tobin $0 3900 MAINTENANCE/OPER $161,500 $70,159 $91,341 43% Visa $0 Cash Receipts $0 Printing/Postage $2,000 $0 $1,223 $777 61% Printing $1,218 $1,218 Postage $5 $5 Office Supplies $18,000 $0 $9,849 $8,151 55% Cataloging Supplies $1,433 $632 $1,519 $3,583 Computer Table/Book trucks $275 $275 Photography $114 $90 $204 8 Ave. graph[cs $0 Office Depot $2,000 $3,000 $5,000 Office machine repair $0 Letterhead $0 Miscellaneous $0 Petty Cash $0 Computer supplies $767 $767 Stationary $0 Federal Express $19 $19 Board Supplies $0 Special Program Supplies $10,000 $0 $971 $9,029 10% Children's Supplies $0 Children's Programs - Friends $139 $139 Administration Office supplies $165 $165 Interlibrary Loan $10 $10 Moving message sign $0 Summer Reading Program (FR) $233 $369 $54 $657 Foundation Expenses $0 Literacy Projects $0 Volunteer Supplies $0 Reference On-line $0 Advertising/Promotions $3,000 $0 $0 $3,000 0% National Library Week - Friends $0 Recruitments $0 Telethon $0 Float (Friends funded) $0 Books/Materials $125,000 $57,931 $67,069 46% Bookstore rush $3,000 $3,000 Young Adult Books $0 Childmns Books $7,237 $1,952 $9,189 Adult Books $24,529 $277 $24,806 Reference Books $2,139 $130 $85 $2,354 Literacy Books $669 $669 Rental Collection $5,812 $84 $5,896 Reference CD's $0 Circulating Instructional CD's $0 Large Print Books - Friends $2,284 $2,284 Books on Tape - Friends $3,502 $565 $2,666 $6,732 Video $1,000 $1,000 CD's (music) $2,000 $2,000 Spanish Language $0 Magazines/Publications $10,000 $155 $30 $185 $185 $9,815 2% Training $2,500 $0 $0 $2,500 0% Bindery $1,000 $0 $0 $1,000 0% 3932 Equipment Maint/Depmc. $7,980 $0 $0 $7,980 0% 3956 DUES $2,100 $t60 $t,950 7% American Library Assoc. $450 $0 $0 $450 0% MCLS Associate Membership $150 $150 $150 $150 $0 100% California Library Assoc. $0 $0 $0 $0 #DIV/0! Inland Library system $1,500 $0 $0 $1,500 0% CALTAC 0 $0 $0 $0 #DIV/0! 3960 GENERAL LIABILITY $4,220 $352 $352 $704 $704 $3,516 17% 6028 CONTRACT SERVICES $132,000 $47,681 $84,319 36% Encumbrances $0 Offic Equip/Maintenance $6,000 $144 $144 $4,341 $5,856 72% Xerox Fund $861 $3,336 $4,197 Book Processing $20,000 $2,000 $2,000 $4,000 $4,000 $16,000 20% OCLC $0 $1,000 $1,000 ($1,000) #DIV/0! S.B. County $50,000 $0 $0 $50,000 0% Collection Agency $5,000 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $3,000 40% Self Check Maintenance $3,000 $6,250 $6,250 $6,250 ($3,250) 208% Telephone Maintenance $3,000 $1,400 $1,400 $1,400 $1,600 47% Computer Tech Services $35,000 $28,691 $28,691 $28,691 $6,309 82% Library Master Plan $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $0 100% 8019 TELEPHONE $16,000 $2,951 $13,049 18% 989-8277 (Rotary line) $366 $355 $721 181-1185 (T1 line) $206 $203 $409 948-9900 $428 $428 $417 $1,272 476-2793 (ISDN Line) $210 $210 $419 980-0871 (EMS & Security) $0 980~,361 (Elevator) $0 987-3271 (Irrigation Sprink.) $0 987-9671 $0 989-6904 (Public Fax) $0 481-6724 $29 $29 MCI $101 $101 802t WATER UTILITIES $3,000 $6t 4 $2,386 20% Inside Use $224 $224 Landscaping $353 $353 Fireline water $37 $37 8022 ELECTRIC UTILITIES $48,000 $10,099 $5,296 $15,395 $15,395 $32,605 32% TOTAL LIBRARY BUDGET $1,408,390 $186,834 $87,857 $89,219 $363,910 S353,910 $1,054,480 25% LITERACY EXPENDITURES JUL AUG SEP SPENT PER FUNDS % % OF 199912000 CATEGORY REMAINING SPENT YEAR PERSONNEL 25% 1100 REGULAR SALARIES $38,705 $988 $2,512 $544 $4,045 $34,660 10% 1900 FRINGE BENEFITS $15,020 $1,252 $1,252 $1,252 $3,755 $11,265 25% TOTAL PERSONNEL $53,725 $2,240 $3,764 $1,796 $7,800 $45,925 15% OPERATIONS 3100 TRAVEL & MEETINGS $1,000 $20 $12 $32 $968 3% 3300 MILEAGE $800 $0 $800 0% 3900 MAINTENANCEIOPER $3,290 $3,290 0% Printing/Postage $0 Printing $300 $0 Postage $0 Office Supplies $1,490 $106 $106 $1,384 7% Instructional Materials $1,500 $59 $75 $134 $1,366 9% 6028 CONTRACT SERVICES $3,790 $1,895 $948 $0 $2,843 $948 75% TOTAL LITERACY BUDGET $62,605 $6,453 $8,563 $3,698 $18,714 $51,931 30% REDEVELOPMENT EXPENDITURES FY 1999/2000 TOTALS FUNDS % % OF JUL AUG SEP SPENT REMAINING SPENT YEAR OPERATIONS 25% Maintenance/Operations $140,000 $79,033 44% Books $20,000 $18,566 $1,267 $722 $20,555 ($555) Bus[ness Magazine Index $12,500 $0 $12,500 Magazine Index $9,500 $0 $9,500 Dynix System upgrades $70,000 $40,412 $40,412 $29,588 Reference Center Magazines F $14,500 $0 $14,500 Health Reference Center $8,500 $0 $8,500 SubTotal $18,566 $1,267 $41,134 $60,967 $79,033 Contract Services $0 $0 Master Plan Update $24,000 $24,000 $24,000 $0 Planning, Survey & Design $10,000 $0 $10,000 Donor Wall CAPITAL OUTLAY Project Improvement Costs $12,000 $0 $12,000 Fixed Asset Acquisition $5,000 $2,104 $2,896 42% Chairs $1,896 Cliff's Rack $208 Sub Total $1,898 $0 $208 $2,104 TOTALS $191,000 $20,463 $1,267 $41,342 $20,463 $103,929 11% CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA STAFF REPORT DATE: October 7, 1999 TO: President and Members of the Board of Library Trustees Jack Lam, AICP, City Manager FROM: Deborah Kaye Clark, Library Director SUBJECT: UPDATE ON MASTER PLAN PROCESS: SURVEY RECOMMENDATION For information only. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS Part of the Library Master Plan process includes participation in a 20 minute telethon survey, to be conducted by a professional marketing group. The library is allowed 30 questions maximum in the survey. Attached is the first rough draft of questions the library staff expressed interested in asking; the second draft redefined after reducing the number of questions to stay within the budgeted time frame. FISCAL IMPACT None. Library Director LIBRARY SURVEY QUESTIONS - FIRST ROUGH DRAFT General Demographic Information Desired: Ethnicity Gender Age Education Household Income Household Composition Length of residency Residency in north, south, east or west of the city Language other than English spoken in the home Are you or is someone in your household disabled? Do you have access to a personal computer at home? In your office? At school? Do you have dial out capability through a personal computer at home? In your office? At school? Library Specific Information Desired: 1. Have you or someone in your family used the Rancho Cucamonga Public Library-- that is, either come to the library or telephoned the library during the past 2 years? 1. Yes - Skip to Question 4 2. No 3. I don't know 2. Why have you not used the library during this period? (Check as many as apply.) 1. Haven't had a need to use it. 2. Don't know what the library has to offer me. 3. Not enough time. 4. Hours are not convenient. 5. I use a neighboring library. (name of library ) 6. I buy my own books & magazines. 7. Library too far away. 8. Not enough parking. 9. Library too crowded/noisy. 10. Books I want not available. 11. Books in my primary language not available 12. I use the Intemet 13. Other 3. During the past twelve months, which of the following library services have you used at any library? I'll read the list to you. (Read list; check all that apply and add any comments.) 1. Telephoned the library to obtain information 2. Visited the library to locate information. 3. Spent time reading/researching in the library. 4. Borrowed books. 5. Borrowed videocassettes. 6. Borrowed CD's. 7. Borrowed CD ROM's. 8. Borrowed Books on Tape. 9. Your child attended a children's program at the library. 10. Used personal computers/Internet. 11. Used electronic databases to find information. 12. Attended a class or program. 13. Borrowed books or library materials in a language other than English. 14. Other 4. What would encourage you to use the Rancho Cucamonga Public Library? IF RESPONDENT IS NOT A USER, SKIP TO QUESTION 7 5. We would like you to help us learn how you rate services at the Rancho Cucamonga Public Library. Please respond to the following as to whether you strongly agree, agree somewhat, neutral, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree: I am generally happy with service from staff. I can usually find what I'm looking for at the library I can usually attend the children's programs I'm interested in I can usually find a computer available in the library to search for materials The Library doesn't have enough books/materials The library is so crowded I can't find a seat I can never find a place to park 6. During the past twelve months, which of the following services of the Rancho Cucamonga Public Library have you used at least once? I'll read the list to you. (Read list; check all that apply and add any comments.) 1. Telephoned the library to obtain information 2. Visited the library to locate information 3. Spent time reading/researching in the library 4. Borrowed books 5. Borrowed videocassettes 6. Borrowed CD's 7. Borrowed CD ROM's 8. Borrowed Books on Tape 9. Your child attended a children's program at the library 10. Used the Technology Center/Internet 11. Used electronic databases to find information 12. Attended a class on technology or the Internet 13. Borrowed books or library materials in a language other than English' 14. Used the Library's Web Site to find information 15. Other 7. Do you have suggestions to enhance the services offered now at the Rancho Cucamonga Public Library? 8. The Rancho Cucamonga Public Library would like to determine your interest in expanding library services in the city. Please express your interest in the following areas of potential expansion by indicating whether you are very willing, somewhat willing, neutral or very unwilling to pay increased taxes to support the following: 1. Longer hours at the existing facility 2. Purchasing more books/materials 3. Opening a Branch location to add materials and relieve crowding 4. Expanding the existing facility 5. Increase technology capability to provide more services on line to your home or office 9. Do you have other suggestions that would be helpful to library planning for the City of Rancho Cucamonga in the future? LIBRARY SURVEY QUESTIONS - SECOND REDUCED DRAFT General Demographic Information Desired: Ethnicity Gender Age and number of persons in household Education Household Income Household Composition Location by sub-area of City Access to computer with modem communication at home, work or school? Library Specific Information Desired: 1. Number of household members with a Rancho Cucamonga Library card 2. Frequency of personal library service usage in past year 3. Time of day/day of week, time of year most often use library service 4. Reason for little or no library service usage 5. Frequency of usage in past year of 13 listed library service 1. Telephoned the library to obtain infomaation 2. Visited the library to locate information. 3. Used the Library's Web Site to find information 4. Borrowed books. 5. Borrowed videocassettes. 6. Borrowed CD's. 7. Borrowed CD ROM's. 8. Borrowed Books on Tape. 9. Your child attended a children's program at the library. 10. Used personal computers/Intemet. 11. Used electronic databases to find information. 12. Attended a class or program. 13. Borrowed books or library materials in a language other than English. 6. Rating 7 Rancho Cucamonga Library I am generally happy with service from staff. I can usually find what I'm looking for at the library I can usually attend the children's programs I'm interested in I can usually find a computer available in the library to search for materials The Library doesn't have enough books/materials The library is so crowded I can't find a seat I can never find a place to park 7. One most important library service needed in Rancho Cucamonga 8. Importance rating of 5 Rancho Cucamonga library service improvements 1. Longer hours at the existing facility 2. Purchasing more books/materials 3. Opening a Branch location to add materials and relieve crowding 4. Expanding the existing facility 5. Increase technology capability to provide more services on line to your home or office STATISTICS SEP 99 SEP 98 FY 99100 FY 98/99 Days Open 28 29 86 90 Items Borrowed 52,004 51,850 159,820 163,949 Average Daily 1,857 1,788 1,858 1,822 % Change 4% 2% Pab'ons Registered 1,047 1,089 2,669 3,005 Average Daily 37 38 31 31 % Change 0% 0% Information Questions 7,741 7,915 21,374 21,495 Average Daily 276 273 249 239 % Change 1% 4% Items Classified 2,356 1,574 5,883 5,194 % Change 50% 13% Volunteer Hours 442 233 1,907 1,398 % Change 47% 27% ADULT SERVICES Information Questions 5,325 5,255 15,287 15,275 Average Daily 184 181 527 527 % Change 1% 0% Programs/Classes Attendance 12 27 12 27 # of Sessions 1 2 I 2 Aver. per session 12 14 12 14 Tours/Group Visits To the Library 15 0 15 0 Number of Tours 2 0 2 0 Aver. per session 8 0 8 0 CHILDRENS SERVICES Information Questions 2,416 2,660 6,087 6,220 Average Daily 83 92 210 214 % Change -9% -2% Toddler Time 272 0 414 0 # of Sessions 10 0 16 0 Aver. Per session 27 0 26 0 Preschool Storytime Attendance 343 401 1,035 1,093 # of Sessions 18 18 50 49 Aver. per session 19 22 21 22 Aftemchool Storytime Attendance 131 122 616 580 # of Sessions 7 4 21 18 Aver. per session 19 31 29 33 Specfal Events Program Attendance 50 15 385 377 # of Sessions I 3 3 21 Aver. per session 50 5 128 18 Group Visits to Library 34 267 145 144 # of Sessions 2 9 6 7 Aver. per session 17 30 24 21 Outreach Visits by Staff 95 0 95 0 # of Visits 1 0 I 0 C2 Schedule A REVENUE REPORT FINES MEDIA LIBRARY REF REFUNDS September 1999 & FEES RENTALS SALES SERV. September I $124.55 $185.88 $2.78 $0.00 $140.00 September 2 $253.64 $214.11 $0.00 $10.00 $76.00 September 3 $176.45 $182.13 $0.00 $3.00 $0.00 September 4 $346.04 $218.41 $2.78 $2.00 $50.95 September 7 $282.20 $223.94 $0.00 $3.50 $140.00 September 8 $267.33 $173.18 $2.78 $50.00 $120.00 September 9 $346.45 $179.85 $0.00 $5.00 $40.00 September 10 $208.18 $158.53 $2.78 $0.00 $0.00 September 11 & 12 $455.70 $330.98 $2.78 $12.00 $80.00 $0.00 $0.00 ;0.00 $0.00 $0.00 September 13 $347.40 $162.27 ;2.78 $0.00 $120.00 September 14 $448.65 $146.01 ;0.00 $2.00 $40.00 September 15 $276.55 $179.65 ;0.00 $3.00 $40.00 September 16 $397.40 $147.49 ;2.78 $0.00 $80.00 September 17 $158.60 $155.71 ;2.00 $0.00 $60.00 September 18 & 19 $487.70 $328.81 ;0.00 $0.65 $40.00 $0.00 $0.00 ;0.00 $0.00 $0.00 September 20 $503.15 $137.22 ;0.00 $0.00 $20.00 September 21 $399.40 $175.28 ;0.00 $0.00 $60.00 September 22 $435.02 $153.95 ;2.78 $0.00 $20.00 September 23 $515.97 $179~65 ;0.00 $6.00 $0.00 September 24 $110.25 $130.17 ;0.00 $2.00 $60.00 September 25 & 26 $384.10 $342.89 ;0.00 $4.00 $20.00 $0.00 $0.00 ;0.00 $0.00 $0.00 September 27 $593.18 $140.00 ;2.78 $0.00 $20.00 September 28 $308.80 $138.49 ;0.00 $0.00 $60.00 September 29 $282.14 $139.31 ;2.78 $8.00 $60.00 September 30 $301.45 $144.11 ;0.00 $0.00 $40.00 $8,410.30 TOTALS: $7,023.35 $4,668.02 $29.80 $111.15 $1,386.95 September 98 TOTALS $6,864.04 $5,795.95 $33.36 $219.07 % CHANGE 2% -19% -11% -49% 98/2000 Rev 98/99 Rev. TOTAL LIBRARY INCOME $11,832 $12,326 99/2000 Proj: Daily Average Fines $242.18 $285.72 Daily Average Media $181.15 $178.58 Daily Average Sales $1.28 $0.00 Daily Average Ref. Fees $10.08 $8.57 DAILY TOTALS $434.70 $472.87 GAIN/LOSS ON PRO J: ($1,183) PERSONNEL EXPENSES Part time Salades $19,414 $23,284 GAiN/LOSS ON PRO J: $3,870 BALANCE $2,686.62 C2 Schedule B BALANCE SHEET SEPTEMBER FY 1999/2000 Revenues Earned Projected Loss/Gain Fines & Fees $20,657 $25,026 ($4,369) -17.5% Media Rentals $16,838 $15,625 $1,213 7.8% Sales $82 $0 $82 Technology/Print Fees $2,401 $4,998 ($2,597) -52.0% Information Services Fees $395 $250 $144 57.7% Direct Loan $9,787 $8,000 $1,787 22.3% Totals: $50,160 $53,900 ($3,739) -6.9% Part Time Salaries Spent Projected Loss/Gain $57,795 $69,852 $12,057 Balance for Year through September $8,318 Projected End of the Year Donations: Received Projected Over/Under Friends $10,000 $50,000 ($40,000) Foundation $10,100 $30,000 ($19,900) (Includes $10,000 targeted for donor wall)