HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000/04/06 - Agenda Packet - Library Board of Trustees DECLARATION OF POSTING OF AGENDA
¥I¥IAN 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 .3--~O~O~ ,
at ~oO~,~I posted a true a~d correct copy of the meeting
agenda dated ~ ~ at 10500 Civic
Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga.
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is
true and correct and that this declaration was executed on
'3~30-~ , at Rancho Cucamonga.
DEBORAH KAYE CLARK, LIBRARY MANAGER
City of Rancho Cucamonga
¥ivian Garcia, Administrative
Secretary
City of Rancho Cucamonga
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
AGENDA
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
REGULAR MEETING
First Thursday
7:00 p.m.
April 6, 2000
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
~l~.~ Board of Library Trustees Agenda
Regular Meeting, April 6, 2000
3_
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: February 3, 2000
C. LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S STAFF REPORTS
The following items do not legally require any public testimony,
although 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. Copies available at the meeting.
3. Proposed Budget for 2000/2001: for review. Report presented by
Deborah Clark, Library Director. Copies available at the meeting.
4. Telethon 2000: oral update by Staff.
5. Night at MacDonalds: fundraiser on April 13th at the MacDonalds
located at north Haven. Oral report presented by Renee Tobin,
Children's Services Coordinator.
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: Oral report presented by
Deborah Clark, Library Director.
--~l~ Board of Library Trustees Agenda
Regular Meeting, April 6, 2000
2
~-. Update on the Library Cards to Second Graders in elementary
schools. Oral report by Renee Tobin, Children's Services
Supervisor.
3. California Legislative Day: Opportunity for participation.
April 24th & 25~h. Oral report by Deborah Clark, Library
Director. Flier attached.
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, March 30, 2000, 6:00
p.m. seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting per Government
Code 54953 at 10500 Civic Center Drive.
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 February 3, 2000, 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 7:03 p.m. and President Howdyshell led
the pledge of allegiance. Present were Boardmembers Bradshaw, Dredd Lee, Swistock and
Womack.
Also present were Deborah Clark, Library Director, Renee Tobin, Children's Supervisor and Vivian
Garcia, Administrative Secretary.
B. CONSENT CALENDAR
BI. Approval of Minutes: January 6, 2000.
MOTION: Moved by Boardmember Swistock to approve the minutes, seconded by President
Howdyshell. Motion carried 4-0-0-1 (Dredd Lee abstained).
C. LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S STAFF REPORTS
Cl. Library Status Report: oral report presented by staff.
Deborah Clark, Library Director, stated that January was an exciting month balancing Telethon,
budget and day to day high use patterns. Robert Karatsu has been busy with the new Dynix
System upgrade and the new automated voice for Telecirc. The "live" voice belongs to Library
Clerk Barbara Tuckerman.
Renee Tobin, Children's Services Supervisor, stated that storytime attendance was up in January.
However, storytime enrollment patterns have changed. Staff has survey forms available for
parents to gauge preferences regarding days and times storytimes are available. Staff has changed
the storytime on Saturday to a Family Storytime for children two to eight years old. Currently, space
allows parents to attend with their children.
Renee Tobin, Children's Services Supervisor, stated that a Back to Basics Tutor Training was held
in January. There are fifteen new tutors with seven returning tutors and a total of sixty students.
There are not enough tutors for approximately eight of the students. The new session starts next
week and will last for twelve weeks.
Library Board Minutes
February 3, 2000
Page 2
Renee Tobin, Children's Services Supervisor, stated that professional storyteller Victoria Burnett
will be presenting a storytime on Saturday for Black History month.
C2. Budget Report: presented by Deborah Clark, Library Director.
Deborah Clark, Library Director, went over the budget sheets with the Library Board.
C3. Literacy Program Reorganization: report presented by Deborah Clark, Library Director.
Deborah Clark, Library Director, went over the proposed reorganization with the Library Board,
which would eliminate a full time Librarian I and Clerk position, replacing them with two full time
Library Assistants.
MOTION: Moved by President Howdyshell to approve the reorganization, seconded by
Boardmember Dredd Lee. Motion carried 5-0.
C4. Telethon 2000: update by staff.
Deborah Clark, Library Director, stated that so far $22,600 has been pledged for the Telethon. Dean
Colley with the Hot August Night will be performing Saturday night.
Deborah Clark, Library Director, stated that there will be business cards for the Boardmembers to
hand out to for the Telethon. The cards should be ready Monday and were a donation from Eight
Avenue Graphics.
D. BOARD BUSINESS
D1. Update on Master Plan process: Survey. Oral report presented by Deborah Clark, Library
Director.
Deborah Clark, Library Director, stated that the survey material is in "rough draft form" and is not
available at this time.
D2. Joint Library Board and Council Meeting: Dates for review. Oral report presented by
Deborah Clark, Library Director.
Deborah Clark, Library Director, stated that the dates would be delayed until April and there was
no official action to be taken at this time.
Library Board Minutes
February 3, 2000
Page 3
D3. Library Board Retreat: Discussion of items the Library Board wishes to cover during the
retreat. Carry over from November Board meeting.
Boardmember Dredd Lee stated this item could wait until April after the Telethon.
E. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
El. Update on the Library Cards to Second Graders in schools.
E2. Telethon
E3. Survey
F. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
None
G. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Moved by President Howdyshell to adjourn, seconded by Boardmember Swistock.
Motion carried, 5-0. Meeting adjourned at 7:44 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Vivian Garcia
Administrative Secretary
Approved:
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LIBRARY EXPENDITURES JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR TOTALS SPENT PER FUNDS % % OF
'199912000 CATEGORY REMAINING SPENT YEAR
PERSONNEL 75%
1100 REGULAR SALARIES $519,960 $19,822 $35,342 $57,830 $40,118 $46,963 $38,746 $38~888 $39,074 $38,657 $355,440 $355~440 $164,520 68%
1200 OVERTIME SALARIES $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $6 0%
1300 PART TIME SALARIES $302,690 $9,698 $19~660 $29,139 $21,722 $21,543 $21,019 $18,447 $2t402 $22,943 $185,573 $185,573 $117,117 61%
1900 FRINGE BENEFITS $200,940 $16,745 $16,745 $18,745 $16,745 $16,745 $16,745 $16,745 $16,745 $16,745 $150,705 $150,705 $50,235 75%
TOTAL PERSONNEL $t,023,590 $46,265 $71,747 $t03,7t4 $78,585 $851251 $76,510 $74,080 $77,22~ $78,$45 $691,718 $691,7t8 $33'1,872 68%
OPERATIONS
$t09 TRAVEL & MEETINGS $5,000 $2,'102 $2,898 42%
ALA Conference $0
Hood - workshop $205 $205
Clark - workshops $15 $26 $41
Karatsu-workshops $0
Meeting Supplies $53 $9 $45 $106
California Air Tickets $0
ILS Workshops $60 $60
CLA Conference $622 $511 ($86) $82 $1,129
CALTAC Workshop $0
CLA Legislative Day $560 $560
3300 MILEAGE $5,000 $$,685 $1,3'15 74%
Auto Allowance $4,200 $178 $323 $485 $323 $323 $323 $323 $323 $330 $2,931 $2,931 $1,269 70%
Reimbursement $800 $0 $755 $45 94%
Garcia $22 $19 $20 $24 $27 $11 $51 $73 $246
Pages $8 $22 $11 $20 $31 $56 $147
Manela $25 $25
Corwin $20 $20
Conference Mileage $316 $316
3900 MAINTENANCEIOPER $~ 83,860 $'148,901 $34,959 8~%
Encumbrances $17,133 $97 $17,230
Visa $0
Cash Receipts $0
Printing/Postage $2,000 $0 $2,000 0%
· Printing $0
Postage $0
Office Supplies $t8,000 $18,729 ($729) 104%
Library Cards $1,256 $1,256
Barcodes $1,761 $1,761
Cataloging Supplies $129 $t,267 $2,208 $170 $95 $2,245 $782 $6,896
Computer Table/Book trucks $172 $172
Photography $257 $36 $56 $349
8 Ave graphics $0
Office Depot $15 $3,561 $558 $526 ($5) $2,000 $6,656
Office machine repair $0
Letterhead $63 $63
Miscellaneous $184 $5 $4 $234 $428
Petty Cash ($9) ($9)
Computer supplies $555 $273 $22 $60 $3 $84 $997
Stat~ona~' $43 $43
Federal Express $19 $18 $27 $14 $14 $91
Board Supplies $25 $25
Special Prograro Supplies $10,000 $2,088 $7,912 21%
Children's Supplies $9 $167 $11 $187
Children's programs - Friends $200 $161 $30 $249 $640
Administration Office supplies $20 $6 $29 $264 $320
Interlibrary Loan $10 $50 $20 $21 $23 $124
Signs $241 $241
Summer Reading Program (FR) $19 $246 $311 $576
Foundation Expenses $0
Literacy Projects $0
Volunteer Suppties $0
Reference On4ine $0
Adve~tising/Promtaions $3,000 $870 $2,130 29%
National Librar7 Week - Friends $38 $38
Recruitments $0
Telethon $794 $794
Float (Fdends funded) $38 $38
Bcoks/Materials $125,000 $110,743 $14,257 89%
Bookstore rush $146 $560 $946 $4,530 $1,632 $274 $1,040 $9,128
Young Adult Books $215 $215
Childrens Books $91 $2,109 $563 $1,651 $2,843 $188 $7,444
Brodad Books $29,244 $6,783 $5,765 $694 $1,424 $175 $11,000 $55,086
Reference Books $638 $674 $313 $116 $2,376 $3,349 $798 $1,221 $9,486
Literacy Books $0
Rental Collection $0
Reference CD's $19,687 $19,687
Circulating Instructional CD's $746 $2,000 $2,746
Large Pdnt Books - Friends $11 $96 $291 $398
Books on Tape - Friends $29 $427 $781 $31 $9 $49 $44 $428 $1,797
Video $137 $205 $863 $1,030 $60 $808 $3,103
CD~s (music) $676 $478 $500 $1,654
Spanish Language $0
Software Maintenance $5,700 $711 $6,411
Magazines/P ubli~ations $10,000 $155 $30 $2,137 $34 $551 $6,653 $9,560 $9,560 $440 96%
Training $2,500 $0 $0 $2,500 0%
Binder' $1,000 $500 $500 $500 $500 50%
3932 Equiproent MaintJDeprec $7,980 $7,980 $7,980 $7,980 $0 100%
3986 DUES $2,t00 $t,943 $t57 93%
American Library Assoc. $450 $195 $195 $195 $255 43%
MCLS Associate Membership $150 $150 $150 $150 $0 100%
California Library Assoc $0 $335 $335 $335 ($335} #DIV/0!
Inland Library system $1,500 $1,218 $1,218 $1,218 $282 81%
CALTAC 0 $45 $45 $45 ($45) #DIV/0!
3960 GENERAL LIABILITY $4,220 $352 $352 $352 $352 $352 $352 $352 $2,464 $2~464 $1,756 58%
6028 CONTRACT SERVICES $134,639 $73,308 $61,334 54%
Encumbrances $12~964 $5,000 $10,000 $27~964
Offic Equip/Maintenance $6,000 $0 $1,530 $6,000 26%
Xerox Fund $1,494 $36 $1 ~530
Contract Salaries $1,895 $1~400 $1,891 $3,291
Book Processing $19,000 $2,014 $1,817 $871 $136 $1,174 $2,928 $8,941 $8,941 $10,059 47%
OCLC $1,000 $219 $175 $80 $222 $696 $304 0%
S.B. County $50,000 $0 $0 $50,000 0%
Collection Agency $5~000 $780 $450 $467 $1,697 $1,697 $3~303 34%
Self Check Maintenance $3~000 $0 $0 $3~000 0%
Telephone Maintenance $3~000 $0 $0 $3,000 0%
Computer Tach Services $35,000 $28,691 $28,691 $28,691 $6,309 82%
Evening Meeting Charges $0 $50 $50 $50
Library Master Plan $10,000 $0 $0 $10,000 0%
Landscaping Carryovers $744 $445 $445 $445 $299 60%
8019 TELEPHONE $16,000 $t0,117 $5,883 63%
989-8277 (Rotary line) $416 $365 $355 $347 $381 $374 $397 $2,636
181-1185 (T1 line) $209 $203 $418 $209 $209 $1,247
949-9900 $431 $428 $851 $444 $823 $415 $3,392
476-2793 (ISDN Line) $210 $420 $210 $426 $1,265
980-0871 (EMS &Security) $56 $110 $57 $110 $56 $56 $445
980-4361 (Elevator) $27 $54 $28 $54 $27 $27 $218
987-3271 (Irrigation Sprink.) $23 $46 $24 $46 $22 $22 $184
987-9671 $0
989-6904 (Public Fax) $29 $61 $30 $31 $152
481-6724 $27 $58 $31 $116
MCI $67 $101 $99 $103 $93 $463
802i WATER UTILITIES $3,000 $2,002 $998 67%
Inside Use $224 $232 $198 $219 $872
Landscaping $353 $333 $171 $126 $983
Fireline water $37 $37 $37 $37 $147
8022 ELECTRIC UTILITIES $48,000 $0 $5,262 $5,296 $5,508 $4,353 $3,671 $3,307 $3,479 $30,877 $30,877 $t7,t23 64%
TOTALLISRARYBUDGET $1,433,388 $55,825 $168,170 $136,502 $104,489 $98,531 $127,447 $99,853 $89,687 $111,821 $992,324 $975,093 $458,295 68%
REDEVELOPMENT EXPENDITURES
FY 199912000 TOTALS FUNDS % % OF
JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR SPENT REMAINING SPENT YEAR
OPERATIONS 78%
Maintenance/Operations $142,893 ($2,422) 102%
Books $20,000 $18,566 $1,267 $722 $756 $21,310 ($1,310)
Business Magazine Index $12,500 $8,149 $8,149 $4,351
Magazine Index $9,500 $7,618 $7,618 $1,882
Dynix System upgrades $70,000 $40,412 $47,244 $327 ($3,750) $84,233 ($14,233)
Reference Center Magazines F $14,500 $15,346 $15,346 ($846)
Health Reference Center $8,500 $8,658 $8,658 ($158)
Sub Total $18,566 $1,267 $41,134 $756 $8,149 $47,244 $327 $31,622 ($3,750) $145,315 ($2,422)
Contract Services $0 $0
Master Plan Update $24,000 $24,000 $24~000 $0
Planning, Survey & Design $t0,000 $10,000
Donor Wall $0
CAPITAL OUTLAY
Project Improvement Costa $t2,206 $0 $12,206
Fixed Asset Acquisition $5,000 $5,000 70%
Chairs $1,896 $1,896
Cliff's Rack $208 $208
Shelving $1,396 $1,396
Sub Total $1,896 $0 $208 $0 $0 $1,396 $3,500
TOTALS $194,098 $20,463 $1,267 $4t,342 $756 $8,149 $48,640 $327 $3t,622 ($3,750) $148,815 $24,783 77%
LITERACY EXPENDITURES JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR SPENT PER FUNDS % % OF
'1999/2000 CATEGORY REMAINING SPENT YEAR
PERSONNEL 75%
1100 REGULAR SALARIES $38,705 $988 $2,512 $1,145 $3,389 $3,464 $5,576 $2,086 $2,098 $2,098 $19,161 $19,544 50%
1900 FRINGE BENEFITS $15,020 $1,252 $1,252 $1,252 $1,252 $1,252 $1,252 $1,252 $1,252 $1,252 $8,762 $6,258 58%
TOTAL PERSONNEL $53,725 $2,240 $3,764 $2,397 $4,641 $4,716 $6,827 $3,338 $3,349 $3,349 $27,922 $25,803 52%
OPERATIONS
3100 TRAVEL & MEETINGS $1,000 $20 $12 $42 $9 $83 $917 8%
3300 MILEAGE $800 $67 $48 $115 $685 14%
3900 MAINTENANCEIOPER $3,290 $3,290 0%
Printing/Postage
Printing $300 $0
Postage $0
Office Supplies $1,490 $106 $51 $532 $40 $688 $802 46%
Instructional Materials $1,500 $59 $75 $285 $419 $1,081 28%
6028 CONTRACT SERVICES $3,790 $1,895 $948 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,843 $948 75%
TOTAL LITERACY BUDGET $62,605 $4,214 $4,799 $2,902 $4,749 $4,767 $7,701 $3,338 $3,349 $3,389 $32,070 $31,642 51%
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STATISTICS FEB 2000 FEB 99 FY 99/00 FY 98/99 Page 1
Days Open 28 27 227 232
Items Borrowed 61,772 59,138 440,308 448,014
Average Daily 2,206 2,190 1,940 1,931
% Change 1% 0%
Patrons Registered 1,084 1,158 7,462 8,127
Average Daily 39 43 33 31
% Change -10% 6%
information Questions 11,272 10,471 58,568 70,133
Average Daily 403 388 258 302
% Change 4% -15%
Items Classified 1,742 1,755 12,467 13,641
% Change -1% -9%
Volunteer Hours 557 255 3,459 2,537
% Change 54% 27%
ADULT SERVICES
Information Questions 6,775 6,078 37,809 44,543
Average Daily 234 210 1304 1536
% Change 10% -18%
Programs/Classes Attendance 0 0 47 185
# of Sessions 0 0 5 - 10
Aver. per session 0 0 12 19
Tours/Group Visits To the Library 0 0 75 150
Number of Tours 0 0 5 4
Aver. per session 0 0 15 38
CHILDRENS SERVICES
Information Questions 4,497 4,393 20,759 25,590
Average Daily 161 163 716 882
% Change -1% -19%
Toddler Time 165 0 1219 0
# of Sessions 8 0 52 0
Aver. Per session 21 0 23 0
Preschool Storytime Attendance 221 347 2,127 2,502
# of Sessions 12 16 115 122
Aver. per session 18 22 18 21
Afterschool Storytime Attendance 155 97 1133 1,065
# of Sessions 8 3 50 32
Aver. per session 19 32 23 33
Special Events Program Attendance 29 83 444 664
# of Sessions 1 5 5 46
Aver. per session 29 17 89 14
Group Visits to Library 59 125 457 812
# of Sessions 5 7 27 38
Aver. per session 12 18 17 21
Outreach Visits by Staff 0 0 95 740
# of Visits 0 0 I 3
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STATISTICS MAR 2000 MAR 99 FY 99100 FY 98~99 Page 2
Days Open 31 31 258 263
Items Borrowed 62,284 67,259 502,592 515,273
Average Daily 2,009 2,170 1,948 1,959
% Change -7% -1%
Patrons Registered 1,101 1,160 8,563 9,287
Average Daily 36 37 33 31
% Change -5% 7%
Information Questions 10,226 11,056 64,853 75,898
Average Daily 330 357 251 289
% Change -8% -13%
Items Classified 2,037 1,170 14,504 14,811
% Change 74% -2%
Volunteer Houm 752 982 4,211 3,519
% Change -31% 16%
ADULT SERVICES
Information Questions 6,285 5,765 44,094 50,308
Average Daily 217 199 1520 1735
% Change 8% -14%
Programs/Classes Attendance 0 0 47 185
# of Sessions 0 0 5 10
Aver. per session 0 0 12 19
Tours/Group Visits To the Library 15 0 90 150
Number of Tours 1 0 6 4
Aver. per session 1 0 15 38
CHILDRENS SERVICES
Information Questions 3,941 5,291 20,759 25,590
Average Da[iy 127 171 716 882
% Change -26% -19%
Toddler Time 0 0 1219 0
# of Sessions 0 0 52 0
Aver. Per session 0 0 23 0
Preschool Storytime Attendance 255 369 2,382 2,871
# of Sessions 10 16 125 138
Aver. per sessmn 26 23 19 21
Afterschool Storytime Attendance 138 152 1271 1,217
# of Sessions 8 4 58 36
Aver. per sessmn 17 38 22 34
Special Events Program Attendance 195 10 639 674
# of Sessions 7 1 12 47
Aver. per session 28 10 53 14
Group Visits to Library 48 0 505 812
# of Sessions 3 0 30 38
Aver. per session 16 0 17 21
Outreach Visits by Staff 900 9 995 740
# of Visits 1 0 2 3
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REVENUE REPORT FINES MED~A LIBRARY REF REFUNDS
February 2000 & FEES RENTALS SALES SERV.
February 1 $443.10 $172.68 $0.00 $12.00 $60.00
02-Feb $301.45 $206.79 $0.00 $2.00 $40.00
03-Feb $561.05 $175.47 $0.00 $10.00 $40.00
04-Feb $127.65 $172.24 $0.00 $2.00 $40.00
February 5 & 6 $670.66 $345.16 $0.00 $0.00 $40.00
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
07-Feb $579.05 $207.32 $0.00 $4.00 $0.00
08-Feb $535.26 $197.97 $0.00 $7.25 $60.00
09-Feb $638.81 $217.50 $0.00 $0.00 $40.00
10-Feb $310.31 $203.21 $2.78 $0.00 $100.00 ~
11-Feb $242.38 $215.66 $0.00 $0.00 $40.00
February 12 & 13 $591.80 $385.18 $2.78 $10.00 $200.00
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
14-Feb $356.45 $153.97 $0.00 $9.00 $80.00
15-Feb $619.68 $205.57 $0.00 $4.90 $80.00
16-Feb $609.40 $213.05 $0.00 $10.00 $40.00
17-Feb $512.65 $230.26 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
18-Feb $284.75 $183.12 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
February 19 & 20 $692.74 $384.12 $5.56 $0.00 $40.00
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
February 21 - Closed
22-Feb $373.29 $241.39 $0.00 $10.25 $80.00
23-Feb $598.09 $234.46 $0.00 $2.00 $40.00
24-Feb $293.90 $268.12 $0.00 $0.00 $80.00
25-Feb $321.80 $186.11 $0.00 $3.00 $20.00
February 26 & 27 $686.54 $406.63 $2.78 $0.00 $60.00
28-Feb $754.70 $178.80 $0.00 $0.00 $60.00
29-Feb $585.69 $273.03 $2.78 $0.00 $60.00
$11,691.22
TOTALS: $10,391.22 $5,657.81 $16.68 $86.40 $1,300.00
February 99 TOTALS $9,193.61 $4,778.95 $50.71 $41.55
% CHANGE 13% 18% -67% 108%
99/2000 Rev 98/99 Rev.
TOTAL LIBRARY INCOME $16,152 $14,065
99~2000 Proj:
Daily Average Fines $358.32 $285.72
Daily Average Media $189.51 $178.58
Daily Average Sales $0.40 $0.00
Daily Average Ref. Fees $10.08 $8.57
DAILY TOTALS $558.31 $472.87
GAIN/LOSS ON PRO J: $2,649
PERSONNEL EXPENSES
Part time Salaries $21,402 $23,284
GAIN/LOSS ON PRO J: $1,882
BALANCE $4,530.45
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REVENUE REPORT FINES MEDIA LIBRARY REF REFUNDS
March 2000 & FEES RENTALS SALES SERV.
1-Mar $469.77 $200.78 $0.00 $3.25 $40.00
02-Mar $288.72 $211.45 $0.00 $32.00 $140.00
03-Mar $450.19 $211.68 $0.00 $0.00 $40.00
March 4 & 5 $697.94 $445,15 $0.00 $0.00 $80.00
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
6-Mar $701.33 $189.18 $0.00 $15.00 $0.00
07-Mar $566.50 $218.96 $0.00 $3.00 $80.00
08-Mar $485.20 $236.28 $0.00 $0.00 $40.00
09-Mar $429.17 $169.23 $2.78 $34.00 $40.00
10-Mar $328.68 $206.88 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
March 11 & 12 $745.68 $316.56 $0.00 $0.00 $60.00
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
13-Mar $435.86 $177.33 $0.00 $0.00 $60.00
14-Mar $651.79 $212.15 $0.00 $0.00 $60.00
15-Mar $538.25 $224.64 $8.35 $0.00 $60.00
16-Mar $403.39 $220.49 $0.00 $2.00 $20.00
17-Mar $137.05 $123.68 $0.00 $0.00 $20.00
March 18 & 19 $717.67 $281.11 $0.00 $0.00 $40.00
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
20-Mar $628.70 $122.55 $0.00 $0.00 $120.00
21-Mar $504.14 $194.52 $0.00 $0.40 $20.00
22-Mar $571.95 $218.16 $0.00 $0.00 $20.00
23-Mar $331.93 $182.22 $0.00 $6.30 $20.00
24-Mar $375.41 $141.80 $0.00 $0.00 $20.00
March 25 & 26 $580.17 $354.22 $0.00 $10.45 $120.00
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
27-Mar $723.39 $167.80 $0.00 $10.00 $0.00
28-Mar $585,54 $222.81 $2.78 $1.00 $60.00
29-Mar $529,18 $219.34 $0.00 $0.00 $60.00
30-Mar $381,49 $194.77 $2.78 $0.00 $80.00
31-Mar $339,65 $147.61 $0,00 $2.00 $40.00
$13,598.74
TOTALS: $12,258.74 $5,811.35 $16,69 $119,40 $1,340.00
March 99 TOTALS $10,666.12 $5,598,51 $25.03 $455.00
% CHANGE 15% 4% -33% -74%
99/2000 Rev 98/99 Rev.
TOTAL LIBRARY INCOME $18,206 $15,745
99/2000 Proj:
Daily Average Fines $422.72 $285,72
Dally Average Media $199.69 $178,58
Daily Average Sales $0.20 $0.00
Daily Average Ref, Fees $10.08 $8.57
DAILY TOTALS $632.68 $472.87
GAIN/LOSS ON PRO J: $4,954
PERSONNEL EXPENSES
Part time Salaries $22,343 $23,284
GAIN/LOSS ON PRO J: $941
BALANCE $5,895.10
D3
LIBRARY LEGISLATIVE DAYS
APRIL 24 & 25, 2000
Sponsored by
California Library Association
California School Library Association
FRIENDS & FOUNDATIONS
Of California Libraries
WHO: All Library Staff, Advisory Board Members, Commissioners, Trustees,
Friends, Supporters, Citizens
HOW: Complete the registration form found in the March CLA Newsletter or
Call CLA (916-447-8541) to request a registration form and return to CLA
by April 14.
To qualify for pre-registration rate: $20 for member of any group
Above; $30 for non-member of any group above; Lunch (optional)
$20. On-site registration fees range between $30 (members) and $40
(non-members)
WHAT
AND
WHERE: Monday: Pre-workshop - Sacramento Public Library, 801 I Street
Returning for 2000, a pre-legislative day workshop sponsored by the
FRIENDS & FOUNDATIONS of California Libraries on Monday,
April 24, l:30pm-5pm. This free half-day briefing will provide
Tactics and insights for effective legislative work.
Tuesday: Visit Legislators - Sacramento Convention Center,
1400 J Street
8-8:45am Sac Convention Center, registration & coffee, Room 202
9-10:15am Legislative briefing
10:30-3:30pm Visit legislators
11:45-1 pm Lunch and networking at convention center; Room 204
WHY: To learn effective legislative techniques
To make our presence known in Sacramento
To show legislators that libraries are supported by people throughout
the state
To thank legislators for their past support of libraries
To tell legislators how libraries have improved the lives of Californians
and why support is imperative during this period of statewide
economic improvement
HOTEL: Make your hotel reservations early and before the April 4 cutoff: Call
The Best Western Sutter Hotel Sacramento directly at (916) 441-1314 and
Tell them you are with the California Library Association. Single or
Double: $99.
TRAVEL: To take advantage of special discounted fares on designated airlines, call
Antelope Corporate Travel at (800)466-6874; group discount rates
Available on United and Southwest Airlines. Refer to LIBRARY
CODE 4.
INFORMATION: Lydia Carpenter, Legislative Day Co-Chair, 209-937-8394
Arm Cousineau, Legislative Committee Chair, 707-421-6510
California Library Association, 916-447-8541.
D2
R A NC h O C U C A M O N G A
PUBLIC LIBRARY
SlaffReport
TO: Deborah Clark, Director
FROM: Renee Tobin
DATE: April 3, 2000
SUBJECT: Update on Library Cards to Second Graders
With our recent plans for a bookmobile to go into service in early 2001 I think we need
to reconsider the goal to register every second grader for a library card. I would like to
look instead at how me might register all students at the schools we intend to visit with
the bookmobile. If most students have library cards when the bookmobile arrives initial
visits won't have to focus on library card registration.
There are nineteen public elementary schools within the city limits of Rancho
Cucamonga. Once we prioritize which schools we are initially going to reach with the
bookmobile we can begin to target those schools for library card registration from
September through December 2000. Possible plans include:
1. Children's and/or circulation staff visit one or more schools per week for 14 weeks.
Staff may speak to teachers and administrators as well as classes or assemblies.
Library card applications are distributed to classrooms. Teachers collect completed
applications by a set date for library staff to pick up. After processing at the library,
cards are mailed to students' homes along with a letter to parents. Two year-round
calendar schools could be contacted during the summer months.
2. Library staff attend back to school nights in the fall to promote library cards to
students and their families. Applications are completed at these events and cards
mailed to students' homes along with a parent letter.
3. Publicize "Library Card Sign-Up Month" in September 2000 at all area schools. Tie-
in to this ALA sponsored event with posters, news releases and other products
offered through ALA's catalog and website. Place posters and library card
application packets in all public schools. Parents and children may return the
applications to the library or library staff may pick up completed applications during
the fourth week of September. New borrowers would receive cards in the mail in
early October.
4. Library staff develop an application packet for wide distribution. Included are library
card applications, an introduction to the new bookmobile service, and information on
available library services.
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CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
FISCAL YEAR 2000101 ANNUAL BUDGET SUMMARY
DEPARTMENT: Library FUND: 02
DIVISION: Library COST CENTER: 4532
APPROPRIA I ION DETAIL
1998/99 F~scal Year 199912000 F~sca) Year 2000/01
Library Adopted Adopte~ ~--st~mated Dept Manager
OBJECT # Budget Budget 6~30~2000 Request Rcmd
prr- KS(JNNrg:L
110C Regular Salaries 450,530 519,960 519,960 556,670 556,670
1300 Part time Salades 254,380 302,690 290,000 303,000 295,000
190C Fdnge Benefits 174,290 200,940 200,940 214,530 214,370
PersonneITotal: 879,200 1,023,590 1,010,900 1,074,200 1,056,040
OPERATIONS
3100 Travel & Meetings 4,000 5,000 5,000 4,000 4,000
3300 Mileage 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,200 5,200
3900 Maintenance & Operations 163,330 161,500 214,000 215,000 194,000
3932 Equipment Maintenance/Depreciation 4,440 7,980 8,930 8,310 520
3933 Emergency & Routine Vehicle & Equipment Rental 380 0 0 0 0
3956 Dues 2,100 2,100 2,050 2,150 2,150
3960 General Liability 4,220 4,220 4,220 4,390 4,080
6028 Contract Services 175,450 132,000 139,000 135,000 133,000
8019 Telephone Utilities 15,000 16,000 18,000 18,000 18,000
8021 Water Utilities 4,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
8022 Electric Utilities 48,000 48,000 48,000 48,000 48,000
9000 Transfers Out 0 0 32,170 0 0
Operations Total: 425,920 3154,800 479,370 443,050 411,950
CAPITAL OUTLAY
7047 Computer Equipment 32,000 0 0 0 0
Capital Outlay Total: 32,ou0 o 0 0 0
Department Total: 1,337,120 1,408,390 1,490,270 1,517,250 1,477,990
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
FISCAL YEAR 2000/01 PERSONNEL ALLOCATION
DEPARTMENT: Library FUND: 02
DIVISION: Library COST CENTER: 4532
FY 99/2000 Fiscal Year 2000/01
AcJoptecl Uept. Mgr. ~cmcls. A(3opted
OBJECT # Budget Request Autl3. Funcle(~ Budget
1100 PEI;{$(..)NNEL - FULL TIME:
Library Director 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Principal Librarian 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Librarian II 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Librarian I 300% 200% 200% 200 °/~ 200%
Library Assistant II 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Library Assistant I 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
~,dministrative Secretary 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Library Clerk 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Library Clerk 25% 0% 0% 0% 0%i
Library Page I 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Library Page II 100% 100% 100%, 100% 100~
Librarian I 50% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Assistant Library Director 0% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Library Assistant I 0% 25% 25% 25% 25%
Library Assistant I 0% 50% 50% 50% 50°/6
ALSO SEE:
California Literacy Campai.qn Grant IFund 111)
Librarian I 50% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Library Assistant I 0% 75% 75% 75% 75%
1 0, PERSONNEL ~ OVERTIME
113~0~0 PERSONNEL - PART TiME
Library Clerks, Pages, Assistant, Monitors 4900% 4900% 4900% 4900% 4900%
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
FISCAL YEAR 200010'1 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE DETAIL
DEPARTMENT: Library FUND: 02
DIVISION: Library COST CENTER: 4532
APPROPHIATION DE] AIL
199`5/99 Fiscal Year 199912000 Fiscal Year 2000101
Adopted Adopte~ Estimatea Dept Manager
OBJECT # Budget Budget 6/30/2000 Request Rcmd
3100 TF~IAVI::L & MI::I:: I INr,5,S
Library Meetings 4,000 5,000 5,000 4,000 4,000
Subtotal: 4,000 §,ou0 ,5,000 4,0gu 4,000
3300 MILEAGE
Auto Allowance 4,200 4,200 4,200 4,200 4,200
Reimbursement 800 600 800 1,000 1,000
Subtotal: 5,000 5,ooo 5,000 5,200 5,200
3900 MAINTENANCE & OPERATION
Pdnting & Postage 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Office Supplies 18,000 18,000 20,000 20,000, 20,000
Special Programs Supplies 8,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
Books/Materials 100,000 100,000 150,000 150,000 130,000
Magazines!Publications 10,000 10,000 12,000 12,000 12,000
Training 4,500 2,500 1,000 2,000 1,000
Bindery 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Collection Agency-Trans World (Specialty - Libraries)* 3,000 0 0 0 0
Book Replacement Fund 16,830 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000
Advertising/Promotion 0 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Subtotal: 16;~,330 1151,b0[} Z14,ouu 215,90o 194,00o
3932 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE/DEPRECIATION
Depreciation: Equipment 1,930 590 1,540 520 520
Computers 2,510 7,390 7,390 7,790 0
Subtotal: 4,440 7,9`50 ~,9;50 ~,310 .520
3933 EMERGENCY & ROUTINE VEH. & EQUIP. RENTAL
Credit Card Equipment 380 0 0 0 0
Subtotal:
3956 DUES
American Library Association 450 450 450 450 450
California Library Association 150 150 100 200 200
Inland Library System 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
* See Object 6028
Subtotal: 2,100 2,100 ;z,050 2,150 2,150 i
PAGE 1 OF 2 PAGE 1 TOTAL: 179,250 181,580 234,980 234,660 205,870
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
FISCAL YEAR 2000101 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE DETAIL
DEPARTMENT: Library FUND: 02
DIVISION: Library COST CENTER: 4532
APPROPRIATION UI- I AIL
1996/99 Fiscal Year 1999/2000 l-~scal Year 2000101
Adopted Adopted Estimated Dept Manager
OBJECT # Budget Budget 6/30/2000 Request Rcmd
3950 (SENERAL LIABILI I Y
4,220 4,220 4,220 4,390 4,080
Subtotal: 4,220 4,220 4,220 4,390 4,060
6028 CONTRACT SERVICES
Office Equipment/Machines Maintenance 6,000 6,000 7,000 8,000 8,000
Computer Maintenance 3,000 3,000 7,000 7,000 7,000
Book Processing & Technical Services For Collection 25;000 20,000 22,000 25,000 25,000
S.B. County 100,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000
Computer Technical Services 32,000 35,000 35,000 37,000 35,000
Telephone Maintenance Service 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Landscape Maintenance 6,450 0 0 0 0
Collection Agency * 0 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000
Library Master Plan Update 0 10,000 10,000 0 0
Subtotal: 175,450 132,000 139,000 135,000 133,000
8019i TELEPHONE UTILITIES
15,000 16,000 18,000 18,000 18,000
Subtotal: 15,000 16,000 16,000 16,000 16,000
8021 WATER UTILITIES
4,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Subtotal: 4,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
8022 ELECTRIC UTILITIES
48,000 48,000 48,000 48,000 48,000
Subtotal: 46,000 48,000 46,000 46,000 46,000
9000 rRNASFERS OUT
Transfer Out To Fund 111 (CA Literacy Grant) 0 0 32,170 0 0
· Pdor To FY 98~99 Recorded
Under Object 3900 Subtotal: 0 0 32,170 o o
PAGE 2 OF 2 DEPARTMENT TOTAL: 425,920 384,800 479,370 443,050 411,950
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
FISCAL YEAR 2000/01 CAPITAL DETAIL
DEPARTMENT: Library FUND: 02
DIVISION: Library COST CENTER: 4532
AHPROHh{IA 1 ION Ut:: 1 AIL
1008109 Fiscal Year 1909/2000 Fiscal Year 2000101
Adopted Adopte~ Estimate(~ Dept Manager
OBJECT # Budget Budget 6~30~2000 Request Rcmd
7044 GAPITAL (.)U I LAY/EQUIPMENT
Subtotal: 0 0 0 0 0
7045 CAPITAL OUTLAY/VEHICLES
Subtotal: 0 0 0 0 0,
7047 CAPITAL OUTLAY/COMPUTER EQUIPMENT
Network Computer Upgrades 6,000 0 0 0 0
Circulation Dumb Terminal/Printer 1,000 0 0 0 0
Dynix System Upgrade 7,500 0 0 0 0
Telecirc II Dynix Component 7,500 0 0 0 0
CD Rom Server Upgrade 10,000 0 0 0 0
Subtotal: 32,000 0 0 0 0
Capital Outlay Total: 32,000 0 0 0 0
SF- ~
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
FISCAL YEAR 2000/01 ANNUAL BUDGET SUMMARY
DEPARTMENT: Library FUND: 02
DIVISION: After School Learning Program COST CENTER: 4533
APPHOPKIATION DETAIL
1998/99 F~SCal Year 1999/200D F~scal Year 2000/01
Library Adopted Aaopte~ Est~matea uept Manager
OBJECT # Budget Budget 6/30/2000 Request Rcmd
PERSONNEL
1100 Regular Salaries 0 0 0 13,390 13,390
1300 Part time Salades 0 0 0 16,000 16,000
1900 Fdnge Benefits 0 0 0 5,270 5,270
Personnel Total: o 0 0 34,15§0 34,~560
OPERATIONS
3100 Travel & Meetings 0 0 0 0 0
3300 Mileage 0 0 0 0 0
3900 Maintenance & Operations 0 0 0 500 500
3956 Dues 0 0 0 0 0
3960 General Liability 0 0 0 20 20
6028 Contract Services 0 0 0 1,000 1,000
Operations Total: 0 0 0 I 1,520 1,520
CAPITAL OUTLAY
Capital Outlay Total: 0 D 0 0 0
Department Total: 0 0 0 36,180 36,180
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
FISCAL YEAR 2000/01 PERSONNEL ALLOCATION
DEPARTMENT: Library FUND: 02
DIVISION: After School Learning Program COST CENTER: 4533
FY 9912001 Fiscal Year 2000/01
Adopted Dept. Mgr. Hcmas. Adopted
OBJECT # Budget Request Auth. PunOed Budget
1 'l UUPI-P(~5(JNNI::L - PULL I
ALSO SEE:
Library (Fund 02)
Library Assistant 0% 50% 50% 50% 50%
1300 PERSONNEL - PART TIME
Library Clerks, Pages 0% 75% 75% 75% 75%
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
FISCAL YEAR 2000/01 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE DETAIL
DEPARTMENT: Library FUND: 02
DIVISION: After School Learning Program COST CENTER: 4533
APPRC)F-'I"{IA 1 ION DETAIL
1996199 I-~scal Year 199912000 F~scal Year2000/01
Adopted Adopted Estimated Dept Manager
OBJECT # Budget Budget 6/30/2000 Request Rcmd
3100 TRAVEL & MEF'I ING$
Subtotal: g 9 0 0 0
3300 MILEAGE
Subtotal: 0 o 0 0 0
3900 MAINTENANCE & OPERATION
Office Supplies 0 0 0 500 500
Subtotal: 0 0 0 5u0 500
3956 DUES
Subtotal: 0 0 u 0 9
3960 GENERAL LIABILITY
0 0 0 20 20
Subtotal: 0 0 9 zu 20
6028 CONTRACT SERVICES
Tutor Training 0 0 0 1,000 1,000
Subtotal: u 0 0 1,000 1 ,ODO
DEPARTMENT TOTAL: 0 0 0 1,520 1,520
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
FISCAL YEAR 2000101 ANNUAL BUDGET SUMMARY
DEPARTMENT: Library FUND: 02
DIVISION: Bookmobile Services COST CENTER: 4534
AFI~INL)FNIA I IUN UI- 1 AIL
199Ul99 I-~scal Year 1999/2[JOU Fiscal Year
Library Adopted A(~opted Estimate~ IJept Manager
OBJECT # Budget Budget 6/30/2000 Request Rcmd
pEESUNN~'L
1100 Regular Salades 0 0 0 28,140 0
1300 Part time Salaries 0 0 0 ~ 16,000 42,800
1900 Fringe Benefits 0 0 0 10,730 860
Personnel Total: 0 0 u ~:)4,~ 7u 43,66o
OPERATIONS
3100 Travel & Meetings 0 0 0 0 0
3300 Mileage 0 0 0 300 300
3900 Maintenance & Operations 0 0 0 52,000 52,000
3931 Vehicle Maintenance 0 0 0 12,000 6,000
3960 General Liability 0 0 0 640 580
6028 Contract Services 0 0 0 0 0
Operations Total: u 0 u ~4,f~4u
CAPITAL OUTLAY
7044 Equipment 0 0 0 10,000 10,000
7045 Vehicles 0 0 0 200,000 200,000
7047 Computer Equipment 0 0 0 10,000 10,000
Capital Outlay Total: u u u ;~zu,uuu zzu,(Joo
Department Total: 0 0 0 339,810 322,540
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
FISCAL YEAR 2000/01 PERSONNEL ALLOCATION
DEPARTMENT: Library FUND: 02
DIVISION: Bookmobile Services COST CENTER: 4534
FY 99/2000 Fiscal Year 2000101
^aoptea Dept. Mgr. I~cmas. ^ooptea
OBJECT # Budget Request ^urn. hunaea Budget
1100 P~KSUNNEL-hULL lIME
1300 PERSONNEL - PART TIME
~ib~ Cl~k~'P~e~:'~-'~ ~"~'~'~ ~ ....... ~' ~ -' '-0% - ~ ~75% ' ~-17~ ~75~ .... 175%
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
FISCAL YEAR 2000/01 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE DETAIL
DEPARTMENT: Library FUND: 02
DIVISION: Bookmobile Services COST CENTER: 4534
APPHr..)FHIA I IUN DETAIL
1998/99 Fiscal Year 199912000 hscal Year 200D/01
Adopted Adopted Estimated Dept Manager
OBJECT # Budget Budget 6/30/2000 Request Rcmd
3100 TRAVEL & MEE1
Subtotal: U 0 0 0 0
3300 MILEAGE
Reimbursement 0 0 0 300 300
Subtotal: 0 0 0 300 300
3900 MAINTENANCE & OPERATION
Materials 0 0 0 50,000 50,000
Office Supplies 0 0 0 2,000 2,000
Subtotal: 0 0 0 ~x,uuu ~2,000
3931 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
Maintenance 0 0 0 12,000 6,000
Subtotal: 0 0 U 12,000 6,gDO
3960 GENERAL LIABILITY
0 0 0 640 580
Subtotal: 0 0 0 640
6028 CONTRACT SERVICES
Subtotal: 0 0 0 0
DEPARTMENT TOTAL: 0 0 0 64,940 58,880
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
FISCAL YEAR 2000/01 CAPITAL DETAIL
DEPARTMENT: Library FUND: 02
DIVISION: Bookmobile Services COST CENTER: 4534
Adopted Aclopte0 Isst~matea I.)ept Manager
OBJECT # Budget Budget 6/30/2000 Request Rcmd
Racks, Stands Tables, Chairs 0 0 0 10,000 10,000
Subtotal: 0 u u 10,uou 1u,000
704~ CAPITAL OUTLAY/VEHICLES
Bookmobile 0 0 0 200,000 200,000
7047 CAPITAL OUTLAY/COMPUTER EQUIPMENT
4 Standard Computers 0 0 0 10,000 10,000
Capital Outlay Total: 0 0 0 220,000 220,000
SI~- I~
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
FISCAL YEAR 2000/01 ANNUAL BUDGET SUMMARY
DEPARTMENT: Library FUND: 02
DIVISION: Library Board of Trustees COST CENTER: 4535
APPM(JPMIAI ION DE IAIL
1990/99 Piscal Year 1999/2000 P~scal Year 2UU(J/01
Library Adopted A~opte(~ ~-st~mated Dept Manager
OBJECT # Budget Budget 6/3012000 Request Rcmd
Personnel Total: 0 0 0
OPERATIONS
3100 Travel & Meetings 0 o 0 3,000 3,000
3300 Mileage 0 0 0 0 0
3900 Maintenance & Operations 0 0 0 0 0
3956 Dues 0 0 0 350 350
3960 General Liability 0 0 0 0 0
6026 Contract Services 0 0 0 0 0
Operations Total: U O U
CAPITAL OUTLAY
Capital Outlay Total: U
j Department Total: 0 0 0 3,350 3,350
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
FISCAL YEAR 2000/01 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE DETAIL
DEPARTMENT: Library FUND: 02
DIVISION: Library Board of Trustees COST CENTER: 4535
AI~PI~O[~HIA I IUN L)I~ I AIL
1~8/~ I-iscal Year 1999/zoou I-iscal Year 2000/L)1
Adopted AciopteO ~-sttmate(l Uept Manager
OBJECT # Budget Budget 6/30/2000 Request Rcmd
Legislative Day 0 O 0 300 300
State Library Conference 0 0 0 700 700
National Library Conference 0 0 0 2,000 2,000
3300 MILEAGE
Subtotal: U U U U U,
3900 vlAINTENANCE & OPERATION
Subtotal: o g U
3956 DUES
CALTEC 0 0 0 130 130
American Library Association 0 0 0 220 220
Subtotal: L) 0 U :JSO 3,5U
3960 GENERAL LIABILITY
0 0 0 0 0
Subtotal: 0 0 O 0
6028 ;ONTRACT SERVICES
Subtotal: u U U O u
DEPARTMENT TOTAL: 0 0 0 3,350 3,350
PHASE 1: Start-Up
BCP to Finance Dept for State Library Administrative Staff
State Library Staff Recruitment
Bond Act Board Appointments
PHASE 2~ional & Rulemaking ~
Hire State Library Staff & Set Up Physical Office
Organizational Board Meetings
Title 24 Building Standards Rulemaking
Title 5 Program Regulations Rulemaking
PHASE 3: Grant Applications .
Grant Applications Prepared, Submitted & Evaluated
Board Grant Award Decisions & Contracts
P.AS ruct lose
Construction of Library Building
State Grant Payments
Final Audit & Project Close Out
BILL NUMBER: SB 3 ENROLLED
,, BILL_TEXT
PASSED THE SENATE SEPTEMBER 9, 1999
PASSED THE ASSEMBLY SEPTEMBER 7, 1999
AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY SEPTEMBER 7, 1999
AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY AUGUST 30, 1999
AMENDED IN SENATE J~JLY 15, 1999
AMENDED IN SENATE JUNE 30, 1999
AMENDED IN SENATE APRIL 6, 1999
INTRODUCED BY Senators Rainey, Burton, and Alpert and Assembly
Members Havice and Torlakson
(Principal coauthors: Senators McPherson and Schiff)
(Principal coauthors: Assembly Members Cunneen, Longville, Soto,
Thomson, and Villaraigosa)
(Coauthors: Senators Chesbro, Costa, Johnston, Karnette, Kelley,
O'Connell, Perata, Solis, and Speier)
(Coauthors: Assembly Members Aroner, Bock, Calderon, Cardenas,
Correa, Davis, Florez, Jackson, Kuehl, Leach, Lempert, Lowenthal,
Mazzoni, Romero, Scott, Washington, and Wildman)
DECEMBER 7, 1998
An act to add Chapter 12 (commencing with Section 19985) to Part
11 of the Education Code, relating to financing a public library
construction and renovation program, making an appropriation
therefor, and by providing the funds necessary therefor through an
election for, and the issuance and sale of, bonds of the State of
California and by providing for the handling and disposition of those
funds, and declaring ~he urgency thereof, to take effect
immediately.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
SB 3, Rainey. California Reading and Literacy Improvement and
Public Library Construction and Renovation Bond Act of 2000.
Existing law establishes the California Library Construction and
Renovation Bond Act of 1988, which authorized the issuance pursuant
to the State General Bond Law of bonds in the amount of $75,000,000
for the purpos~ of financing a special library construction and
renovation program.
This bill would enact the California Reading and Literacy
Improvement and Public Library Construction and Renovation Bond Act
of 2000, which would authorize the issuance pursuant to the State
General Bond Law of bonds in the amount of $350,000,000 for the
purpose of financing a library construction and renovation program
administered by the State Librarian.
The bill would provide for submission of the bond act to the
voters at the statewide primary election on March 7, 2000, and would
become operative upon adoption by the voters at that election.
This hill would declare that it is to take effect immediately as
an urgency statute.
'k~u~ PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFOP. NIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS~
SECTION 1. Chapter 12 (commencing with Section 19985) is added to
Part 11 of the Education Code, to read:
C~APTER 12. CALIFOP~NIA READING AND LITERACY IMPROVEMENT AND
PUBLIC LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION A~D RENOVATION BOND ACT OF 2000
Article 1. General Provisions
19985. This chapter shall' be known and may be cited as the
California Reading and Literacy Improvement and Public Library
Construction and Renovation Bond Act of 2000.
19985.5. The Legislature finds and declares the following:
(a) Reading and literacy skills are fundamental to success in our
economy and our society.
(b) The Legislature and Governor have made enormous strides in
improving the quality of reading instruction in public schools.
(c) Public libraries are an important resource to further
California~s reading and literacy goals both in conjunction with the
public schools and for the adult population.
(d) The construction and renovation of public library facilities
is necessary to e~pand access to reading and literacy programs in
California~s public education system and to expand access to public
library services for all residents of California.
19986. As used in this chapter, the following terms have the
following meanings:
(a) "Committee" means the California Library Construction and
Renovation Finance Committee established pursuant to Section 19972.
(b) "Fund" means the California Public Library Construction and
Renovation Fund.
(c) "Board" means the California Public Library Construction and
Renovation Board. This board is comprised of the State Librarian,
the Treasurer, the Director of Finance, an Assembly Member appointed
by the Speaker of the Assembly, a Senator appointed by the Senate
Rules Committee, and a member appointed by the Governor.
Legislative members of the board shall meet with, and participate
in, the work of the board to the extent that their participation is
not incompatible with their duties as Members of the Legislature.
For the purposes of this chapter, Members of the Legislature who are
members of the board shall constitute.a joint legislative co~ittee
on the subject matter of this chapter.
Article 2. Program Provisions
19987. The proceeds of bonds issued and sold pursuant to this
chapter shall be deposited in the California Public Library
Construction and Renovation Fund, which is hereby established.
19988. All moneys deposited in the fund, except as provided in
Section 20011, are continuously appropriated to the State Librarian,
notwithstanding Section 13340 of the Government Code, and shall be
available for grants to any city, county, city and county, or
district that is authorized at the time of the project application to
own and maintain a public library facility for the purposes set
forth in Section 19989.
_1998~_._ The grant funds authorized pursuant to Section 19988, and
the matching funds provided pursuant to Section 19995, shall be used
by the recipient for any of the following purposes:
(a) Acquisition or construction of new facilities or additions to
existing public library facilities.
(b) Acquisition of land necessary for the purposes of subdivision
(a). 2
(C) Remodeling or rehabilitation of existing public library
facilities or of other facilities for the purpose of their conversion
to public library facilities. All remodeling and rehabilitation
projects funded with g~ants authorized pursuant to this chapter shall
include.any necessary upgrading of electrical and telecommunications
systems to accommodate Internet and similar computer technology.
(d) 'Procurement or installation, or both, of furnishings and
equipment required to make a facility fully operable, if the
procurement or installation is part of a construction or remodeling
project funded pursuant to this section.
(e) Payment of fees charged by architects, engineers, and other
professionals, whose services are required to plan or execute a
project authorized pursuant to this chapter.
19990. Any grant funds authorized pursuant to Section 19988, or
matching funds provided pursuant to Section 19995, may not be used by
a recipient for any of the following purposes: (a) Books and other library materlals.
(b) Administrative costs of the project, including, but not
limited to, the costs of any of the following:
(1) Preparation of the grant application.
(2) Procurement of matching funds.
(3) Conduct of an election for obtaining voter approval of the
project.
(c) Interest or other carrying charges for financing the project,
including, but not limited to, costs of loans or lease-purchase
agreements in excess of the direct costs of any of the authorized
purposes specified in Section 19989.
(d) Any ongoing operating expenses for the facility, its
~personnel, supplies, or any other library operations.
19991. All construction contracts for projects funded in part
through grants awarded pursuant to this chapter shall be awarded
~through competitive bidding pursuant to Part 3 (commencing with
Section 20100) of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code.
~-/ 19992. This chapter shall be administered by the State Librarian.
The board shall adopt rules, regulations, and policies for the
implementation of this chapter.
19993. A city, county, city and county, or district may apply to
the State Librarian for a grant pursuant to this chapter, as follows:
(a) Each application shall be for a project for a purpose
authorized by Section 19989.
(b) An application may not be submitted for a project for which
construction bids already have been advertised.
(c) The applicant shall request not less than fifty thousand
llars ($50,000) per project.
19994. (a) The State Librarian shall consider applications for
nstruction of new public library facilities submitted pursuant to
Section 19993 in the following priority order:
(1) First priority shall be given to joint use projects in which
the agency that operates the library and one or more school districts
have a cooperative agreement.
(2) Second priority shall be given to all other public library
projects.
(b) The State Librarian shall consider applications for remodeling
or rehabilitation of existing public library facilities pursuant to
Section 19993 in the following priority order:
(1) First priority shall be given to public library projects in
the attendance areas of public schools that are determined, pursuant
to regulations adopted by the board, to have inadequate
infrastructure to support access to computers and other educational
technology.
(2) Second priority shall be given to all other projects. 3
19995. (a) Each grant recipient shall provide matching funds from
any available source in an amount equal to 35 percent of the costs
of the project. The r~maining 65 percent of the costs of the
project, up to a maximum of twenty million dollars ($20,000,000) per
project, shall be provided through allocations from the fund.
(b) Qualifying matching funds shall be cash expenditures in the
categories specified in Section 19989 which are made not earlier than
three years prior to the submission of the application to the State
Librarian. Except as otherwise provided in subdivision (c), in-kind
expenditures do not qualify as matching funds.
(c) Land donated or otherwise acquired for use as a site for the
facility, including, but not limited to, land purchased more than
three years prior to the submission of the application to the State
Librarian, may be credited towards the 35 percent matching funds
requirement at its appraised value as of the date of the appllcation.
This subdivision shall not apply to land acquired with funds
authorized pursuant to Part 68 (commencing with Section 100400).
(d) Architect fees for plans and drawings for library renovation
and new construction, including, but not limited to, plans and
drawings purchased more than three years prior to the submission of
the application to the State Librarian, may be credited towards the
~35 percent matching funds requirement.
19996. (a) The estimated costs of a project for which an
application is submitted shall be consistent with normal public
con~L~ct~n costs in the applicant's area.
(b) An applicant wishing to construct a project having costa that
exceed normal public construction costs in the area may apply for a
grant in an amount not to exceed 65 percent of the normal costs up to
a maximum of twenty million dollars ($20,000,000) per project if the
applicant certifies that it is capable of financing the remainder of
the project costs from other sources.
19997. Once an application has been approved by the board and
included in the State Librarian's request to the committee, the
amount of the funding to be provided to the applicant may not be
increased. Any actual changes in project costs are the full
responsibility of the applicant. If the amount of funding that is
provided is greater than the cost of the project, the applicant shall
return that portion of the funding that exceeds the cost of the
project to the fund. If an applicant has been awarded funding by the
board, but chooses not to proceed with the project, the applicant
shall return all of the funding to the fund.
~p 19998. (a) In reviewing applications, as of establishlng the
part
riorities set forth in Section 19994 the board shall consider all
of the following factors:
(1) Needs of urban and rural areas.
(2) Population growth.
(3) Age and condition of the existing library facility.
(4) The degree to which the existing library facility is
inadequate in meeting the needs of the residents in the library
service area and the degree to which the proposed project responds to
the needs of those residents.
(5) The degree to which the library's plan of service integrates
appropriate electronic technologies into the proposed project.
(6) The degree to which the proposed site is appropriate for the
proposed project and its intended use.
(7) The financial capacity of the local agency submitting the I
application to open and maintain operation of the proposed library
for applications for the construction of new public libraries.
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(b) If, after an application has been submitted, material changes
occur that would alter the evaluation of an application, the State
Librarian may accept an additional written statement from the
applicant for consideration by the board.
19999. (a) A facility, or the part thereof, acquired,
constructed, or remodeled, or rehabilitated with grants received
pursuant to this chapter shall be dedicated to public library direct
service use for a period of not less than 20 years following
completion of the project.
(b) The interest of the state in land or a facility, or both,
pursuant to the funding of a project under this chapter, as described
in subdivision (a), may be transferred by the State Librarian from
the land or facility, or both, for which that funding was granted to
a replacement site and facility acquired or constructed for the
purpose of providing public library direct service.
(c) If the facility, or any part thereof, acquired, constructed,
remodeled, or habilitated with grants received pursuant to this
chapter ceases to be used for public library direct service prior to
the expiration of the period specified in subdivision (a), the board
is entitled to recover, from the grant recipient or the recipient's
successor in the maintenance of the facility, an amount that bears
the same ratio to the value of the facility, or the appropriate part
thereof, at the time it ceased to be used for public library direct
service as the amount of the grant bore to the cost of the facility
or the appropriate part thereof. For purposes of this subdivision,
the value of the facility, or the appropriate part thereof, is
determined by the mutual agreement of the board and the grant
recipient or successor, or through an action brought for that purpose
in the superior court.
(d) Notwithstanding subdivision (f) of Section 16724 of the
Government Code, any money recovered pursuant to subdivision (c)
shall be deposited in the fund, and shall be available for the
purpose of awarding grants for other projects.
Article 3. Fiscal Provisions
20000. Bonds in the amount of three hundred fifty million dollars
($350,000,000), exclusive of refunding bonds, or so much thereof as
is necessary, may be issued and sold for deposit in the fund to be
used in accordance with, and for carrying out the purposes expressed
in, this chapter, including all acts amendatory thereof and
supplementary thereto, and to be used to reimburse the General
Obligation Bond Expense Revolving Fund pursuant to Section 16724.5 of
the Government Code. The bonds, when sold, shall be and constitute
a valid and binding obligation of the State of California, and the
full faith and credit of the State of California is hereby pledged
for the punctual payment of b6th principal of and interest on bonds
as the principal and interest become due and payable.
20001. The bonds authorized by this chapter shall be prepared,
executed, issued, sold, paid, and redeemed as provided in the State
General Obligation Bond Law (Chapter 4 (commencing with Section
16720) of Part 3 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code),
and all of the provisions of that law apply to the bonds and to this
chapter and are hereby incorporated in this chapter as though set
forth in full in this chapter.
20002. (a) For purposes of this chapter, the California Library
Construction and Renovation Finance Committee established pursuant to
Section 19972 is the "committee" as that term is used in the State
General Obligation Bond Law.
(b) For purposes of the State General Obligation Bond Law, the
California Public Library Construction and Renovation Board
established pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 19986 is
designated the "board."
20003. The committee shall determine whether or not it is
necessary or desirable to issue bonds authorized pursuant to this
chapter in order to carry out the actions specified in this chapter,
including all acts amendatory thereof and supplementary thereto, and,
if so, the amount of bonds to be issued and sold. Successive issues
of bonds may be authorized and sold to carry out those actions
progressively, and it is not necessary that all of the bonds
authorized to be issued be sold at any one time.
20004. There shall be collected each year and in the same manner
and at the same time as other state revenue is collected, in addition
to the ordinary revenues of the state, a sum in an amount required
to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds each year. It is
the duty of all officers charged by law with any duty in regard to
the collection of the revenue to do and perform each and every act
that is necessary to collect that additional sum.
20005. Notwithstanding Section 13340 of the Government Code,
there is hereby appropriated from the General Fund in the State
Treasury, for the purposes of this chapter, an amount that will equal
the total of the following:
(a) The sum annually necessary to pay the principal of and
interest on bonds issued and sold pursuant to this chapter, as the
principal and interest become due and payable.
(b) The sum necessary to carry out Section 20006, appropriated
without regard to fiscal years.
20006. For the purposes of carrying out this chapter, the
Director of Finance may authorize the withdrawal from the General
Fund of an amount or amounts not to exceed the amount of the unsold
bonds that have been authorized to be sold for the purpose of
carrying out this chapter. Any amounts withdrawn shall be deposited
in the fund. Any money made available under this section shall be
returned to the General Fund, with interest at the rate earned by the
money in the Pooled Money Investment Account during the time the
money was withdrawn from the General Fund pursuant to this section,
from money received from the sale of bonds for the purpose of
carrying out this chapter.
20007. The board may request the Pooled Money Investment Board to
make a loan from the Pooled Money Investment Account, in accordance
with Section 16312 of the Government Code, for the purposes of
carrying out this chapter. The amount of the request eha11 not
exceed the amount of the unsold bonds that the committee has, by
resolution, authorized to be sold for the purpose of carrying out
this chapter. The board shall execute any documents required by the
Pooled Money Investment Board to obtain and repay the loan. Any
amounts loaned shall be deposited in the fund to be allocated by the
board in accordance with this chapter.
20008. Any bonds issued and sold pursuant to this chapter may be
refunded by the issuance of refunding bonds in accordance with
Article 6 (commencing with Section 16780) of Chapter 4 of Part 3 of
Division 2 of Title 2 of the Government Code. Approval of the
electors of the state for the issuance of bonds under this chapter
shall include the approval of the issuance of any bonds issued to
refund any bonds originally issued or any previously issued refunding
bonds.
20009. All money deposited in the fund that is derived from
premium and accrued interest on bonds sold pursuant to this chapter
shall be reserved in the fund and shall be available for transfer to
the General Fund as a credit to expenditures for bond interest. 6
20010. The Legislature hereby finds and declares that, inasmuch
as the proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized by this chapter are
not "proceeds of taxes" as that term is used in Article XIIIB of the
California Constitution, the disbursement of these proceeds is not
subject to the limitations imposed by that article.
20011. Amounts deposited in the fund pursuant to this chapter may
be appropriated in the annual Budget Act to the State Librarian for
the actual amount of office, personnel, and other customary a~d usual
expenses incurred in the direct administration of grant projects
pursuant to this chapter, including, but not limited to, expenses
incurred by the State Librarian in providing technical assistance to
an applicant for a grant under this chapter.
SEC. 2. Section 1 of this act shall take effect upon the adoption
by the voters of the California Library Construction and Renovation
Bond Act of 2000, as set forth in Section 1 of this act.
SEC. 3. Section 1 of this act shall be submitted to the voters at
the March 7, 2000, statewide primary election in accordance with
provisions of the Elections Code and the Government Code governing
submission of statewlde measures to voters.
SEC. 4. Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, all ballots
of the election shall have printed thereon and in a square thereof,
the words: "California Reading and Literacy Improvement and Public
Library Construction and Renovation Bond Act of 2000" and in the same
square under those words, the following in 8-point type: "This act
provides for a bond issue of three hundred fifty million dollars
($350,000,000) to provide funds for the construction and renovation
of public library facilities in order to expand access to reading and
literacy programs in California's public education system and to
expand access to public library services for all residents of
California." Opposite the square, there shall be left spaces in
which the voters may place a cross in the manner required by law to
indicate whether they vote for or against the act.
Where the voting in the election is done by a means of voting
machines used pursuant to law in the manner that carries out the
intent of this section, the use of the voting machines and the
expression of the voters' choice by means thereof are in compliance
with this section.
SEC. 5. This act is an urgency statute necessary for the immediate
preservation of the public peace, health, or safety within the
meaning of A~ticle IV of the Constitution and shall go into immediate
effect. The facts constituting the necessity are:
In order for this act to appear on the March 7, 2000, statewide
primary ballot, and, at the earliest possible time, expand access to
reading and literacy programs in California's public education system
and expand access to public library services for all residents of
California, it is necessary for this act to go into immediate effect.
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Clark, Deborah
From: csllds [csllds@library.ca.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2000 1:36 PM
To: "Public Library Directors"
Cc: "LDS Consultants"
TO: California Public Library Directors
cc: Dr. Kevin Starr, Cameron Robertson
LDS Consultants
FROM: Bessie Condos Tichauer
Children and Youth Services Consultant
DATE: April 05, 2000
SUBJECT: Public Library Director's Forum
I enjoyed seeing most of you in Santa Barbara. Enclosed is information that
was recorded on the flip charts during the brainstorming session on joint use.
Copies of Dr. Holowbow's presentation (META Reseamh) will be sent to you on
disk as a power point file later this week. The full text of the META
Research, which is available on the CSL Website, was not widely distributed
because of the cost. I hope that you will use the data in your jurisdictions.
Luis Hererra's handouts from his presentation on "Community Collaborations" is
also included on the disk as a Microsoft Word file.
Copies of the forum registration packet will be sent to those of you who were
unable to attend the forum.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions, (916) 653-8293 /
btichauer@library.ca.gov.
California State Library
Library Directors' Forum
Tuesday, March 21-Thursday, March 23, 2000
Santa Barbara
JOINT-USE FLIP CHARTS
First Flip Chart
Shared training
Shared collection development
Sharing resources via M.O.U.s (Memos of Understanding)
Sharing staff
info Literacy Training
Committed library use by teachers
Direct access to public library databases
Library professionals visiting schools. School professionals
visiting
public library
Formal contracts to confirm what is already being done
Public library develop career/job center on campus
Community service for students in public library
formalize contracts
Creating physical space in buildings for collaborative activities above
and beyond what is already being done
Special resources/space for home~schoolers
After-hour programs for students who come with parents
Preschool literacy outreach (bookmobile)
Electronic access to textbooks at libraries
!
Distance learning sites (with infrastructure in place)
Website/clearinghouse where experiences like Scottsdale are
available
Creation of a Joint Use Specialist at State Library
Joint intranet for improved communication between schools and
libraries
Second Flip Chart
Joint-Use Definitions
Bookmobile service to rural areas
Technology linkages for sharing information
Delivery amongst libraries in state
Homework centers
Physical proximity
Class visits
Virtual reference
Shared author visits
Adult literacy for parents
Sharing staff
Reading readiness for parents with young children
Tutoring centers
Training of all new teachers (library orientation)
Computer access for public at school location (virtual library)
Adult education at public library
Age level specific program in school facility (YA programming in
school)
Jobs for high school students in public library (ROP)
Incorporate ideas in the application
Study space/meeting space
Classroom aspect kids spend year in museum
Inter Library Loan to teachers (borrowing for schools from other
~ublic libraries)
Placement of textbooks in public library (in use)
Pre-school literacy (outreach bookmobiles)
Schools doing more with adult learning (partnering)
Only K-12
Special teacher loan cards (no monetary fines)
Preservation of local history (school and public library)
After school learning centers (labs word processing, papers)
English as a Second Language
Portion of library website especially designed to be useful to
students
ADDITIONAL
Migrant Education Resource Center
Build and run connected computer centers in schools
Build intranet to connect schools
Build community learning centers in the barrios/neighborhood centers
collections
technology
meeting
facility
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New Capistrano Library Takes a Page From the Past
· Education: School-public facility is O.C.'s first. Once popular in rural U.S., new ventures meet
mixed success.
By KATE FOLMAR, REBECCA HARRIS, Special to The Times
In an effort to save money and perhaps get more books in the bargain, the Capistrano school
district has joined a national trend by hooking up with the county to plan a shared library in
Ladera Ranch.
The cooperative would be the Orange County public library system's first foray into a joint-
use institution.
The idea of shared school-public libraries is gaining popularity, experts say. Californians can
expect to see more such proposals after passing a $350~mi]lion library bond measure last month.
A clause in the measure gives funding priority to joint library projects--although the
interpretation of that wording is still vague.
The ventures have worked well in some cases. But other school-public libraries have been
beset by problems that range fi.om irksome to frightening.
In San Jose, for example, where a library is located on a high school campus, the public can't
use that branch whenever a fistfight or weapons discovery at the school causes a lock down.
Elsewhere, the elderly or parents with young children have complained about walking past
crowds of rowdy teenagers to get to the books. Public library hours have been restricted. City
librarians have been ordered by principals to preside over study halls or detention for students.
Experts also worry, given the intense concern over school safety, about strange adults traipsing
across campus.
The two types of libraries even profess distinct missions. One works to support school lessons,
giving students some of their first primers on lnternet-usage and information gathering; the other
provides a diverse collection for everyone from leisure readers to film buffs.
The two systems can also offer different salary plans, with union-represented school librarians
often making more than their public library peers.
"The general consensus is they have been tried and have not been successful except in very
unusual settings," usually small, close-knit areas, said Shirley Fitzgibbons, an associate professor
at Indiana University's School of Library and Information Science, who has researched combined
libraries.
"For a community or a state to go into this as a panacea for all the money they haven't spent
on school libraries for the last 30 years--that's promising something that can't be done."
In her research, Fitzgibbons found about 180 combined-use libraries nationwide. Separately,
the state estimates that California is home to 30 to 50 shared libraries. It's hard to pin down
numbers because new joint libraries are planned and others have quickly disband.
Capistrano planners say they will address security and access concerns in their library by
having separate floors--and separate entrances--for students and the public at the $14-million,
kindergarten-through-eighth-grade Ladera Ranch school. The library is expected to open in 2003.
Ideally, that arrangement would allow everyone access to a book on tape or magazine all day
long while keeping interaction between students and the wider community at a minimum.
Officials stress tight planning so neither students nor residents are given short shrift.
They have an ally in Ken Hall, an influential education consultant in Sacramento. Hall
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contends combined projects are the best way to invest the public's money. Many of these
concerns strike him as pretexts for the real worry: job protection.
"Maybe it's very callous on my part, but I've evaluated every one [of the concerns raised] and
I can't find one of those arguments persuasive," Hall said. "lfthose librarians put as much time
into trying to make joint-use work as they put into saying why it won't work, I think [shared
libraries] would work."
Once Popular in Rural Areas
Certainly, shared-use success stories exist, Fitzgibbons said.
Shared libraries once predominated in rural areas, where neither schools nor communities
could scrape up enough resources to create libraries of their own. The concept date back at least
100 years, Fitzgibbons said.
"The '50s were the heyday" of joint-use, according to Beverly Goldberg, senior editor of
American Libraries magazine, published by the American Library Assn. "Nowadays, it's the old-
fashioned business model--cut out the waste .... It's perceived by the powers that be that these
will save a lot of money--with one building instead of two. Somehow, it doesn't work that way."
Many details remain murky about the Ladera Ranch library, including whether students and
teachers would get dibs on materials during school hours and whether the library would be
staffed by the school, the county or both. Officials haven't settled on where to put children's
books, but they are playing with the idea of two collections, one on each floor, Cary Brockman,
Capistran's facilities manager.
The first floor, a library and media center for students, would be unavailable to the public
while classes are in session. The upstairs library would be open to the public all day. After
school, both floors of the building would be available to everyone, said John Adams, Orange
County head librarian.
For security's sake, the library is to be built on the perimeter of the campus near the school
parking lot, where it can also be guarded against unsanctioned trips across campus.
But those provisions don't satisfy Elliott Duchon, a Riverside County school administrator
whose office handles Orange County facilities consulting for the state Education Department.
"They will have to undergo some serious safety considerations to make it work," and ensure
children's safety and privacy, Duchon said.
The county will pay $1.5 million toward the library--fees collected from Rancho Mission
Viejo LLC, Ladera's developer. The Capistrano Unified School District's financial contribution is
hazier, because the library's cost is included in the $14-million to $16-million price tag for the
new school, said David Doomey, the district's assistant superintendent for facilities planning.
Ladera students and residents could both benefit from the plan. The community, which likely
couldn't support a library on its own, would get one. Students would be able to choose from
about 15,000 books, rather than 2,000 or so.
In south Glendale, city and school officials are pooling their resources to revitalize a densely
packed, mostly poor neighborhood around Edison Elementary School with a $35-million project
revolving around a school, park, library and community center.
With state and local funding, the groups hope to finish the project in late 2002. As envisioned,
the joint-use library would be attached to the elementary school, which would be in the expanded
Pacific Park, said Supt. Jim Brown.
A more ambitious project is under way in San Jose, where the city and the state university are
sharing the $I 74-million cost of building a nine-story library to be shared by residents and
university students alike.
The library, scheduled to open in 2003 with separate city and university staffs who will serve
all equally, will be "a living laboratory" for combined university-public libraries, said Jane Light,
San Jose's city librarian.
The San Jose library system already has a branch on the crammed campus of Independence
High School on the east side of town.
That pairing has presented more challenges, Light acknowledged. The occasional fistfight or
the presence of a weapon on campus sends the school into lock-down--with staff blocking
outsiders from the parking lot. "If a mom with two preschoolers in the car is told, 'Sorry, we have
to shut down for a few hours, if you want to come back then,' many won't come back," Light
said.
Joint Efforts Elsewhere
Difficulties large and small afflicted shared libraries in Kansas City, Mo., and Louisville, Ky.
In Kansas City, seven of 14 branch libraries used to be in schools specifically designed for
sharing library space. That decades-old system is no more.
As the city grew more urban, and students were bused in to its high schools, many residents
started feeling alienated from the joint-use branches, said city Library Director Dan Bradbury.
Parking was scarce.
Some senior citizens and parents of young children--libraries' key daytime patrons--said they
felt too intimidated by roughhousing teens to venture into the branches. Even though librarians
worked for the city, not the schools, some principals treated them like employees, assigning them
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to watch over detention or study halls.
A study eventually determined it would have been more cost-effective to ferry books to
patrons via taxicab than keep the branch open. With the help of new library funding, the system
was disbanded.
An uneasy alliance persists in Louisville's one joint-use branch at a middle school.
The library houses children's and adult collections. The adult books am behind locked doors
during school hours, when only children use the library and school employees staff it. After 3
p.m., the city stafftakes over, the doors are unlocked and anyone can come in, said Craig
Buthod, city library director. School employees only work day shifts and city employees have the
weekend and evening shifts.
"I would not design a setup like this again," Buthod said.
The poster project for joint-use projects sits in Olney, a rural community of 3,500 in north-
central Texas.
A combination of community soul-searching and vast dissatisfaction with lackluster school
and public libraries led to the creation of the Olney Community Library and Arts Center in the
1970s.
The result, a library of 31,000 volumes and networked computers, is the envy of larger
communities. The center, on a campus with an elementary, middle and high school, is headed by
Library Director Jeanie Spivey, a former teacher and current school district employee.
Here, every niggling detail is pinned down, from finances (the school district pays two-thirds
to three-quarters of operating costs) to keeping adolescents away from adult novels during school
hours (young-adult books are marked with red dots, so when preteens bring dot-less books up for
checkout during class time, they are told to try again after school.)
The computer system Olney uses is one for a group of schools, so Intemet access is
automatically filtered. The one time a stranger sidled up to a teenage girl, a staff member just
phoned the girl's father--a police officer, as it happened.
"I've had people call me and ask how it works," Spivey said. "The main thing, I'd say, is: Do
your homework. Don't do it because someone wants to save [the cost of] a building. You've got
to have a unified community."
Times librarian Sheila A. Kern contributed to this report.
Public Library on School Grounds
A public school that would house a combination public library/school in Ladera Ranch is
raising questions about whether saving money compromises campus safety. Public access to the
children's library could also be a concern.
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