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LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES AGENDA
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA
A. 6:00 P.M. — CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call:
President, Christine DeVries
President Pro Tem, Janet Temkin
Board Member, Luella G. Hairston, Esq. ,. rrrrr
Board Member, Mary Hannah
Board Member, Kristen Murrieta-Morales
B. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
This is the time and place for the general public to address the Library Board of
Trustees on any item listed on the agenda. State law prohibits the Library Board of
Trustees from addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda.The Board
may receive testimony and set the matter for a subsequent meeting.
Comments are to be limited to five minutes per individual or less, as deemed
necessary by the Chair, depending upon the number of individual Members of the
audience. This is a professional business meeting and courtesy and decorum are
expected. Please refrain from any debate between audience and speaker, making loud
noises or engaging in any activity which might be disruptive to the decorum of the
meeting.
C. CONSENT CALENDAR
The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and non-
controversial. They will be acted upon by the Library Board of Trustees at one time
without discussion. Any item may be removed by a Member or member of the audience
for discussion.
C1. Consideration to approve the Minutes of February 7, 2019.
C2. Consideration to approve the Library Revenue Balance Report of 2018/2019 Budget,
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LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES AGENDA
E. DIRECTOR'S STAFF REPORTS
The following items do not legally require any public testimony, although the President
may open the meeting for public input.
131. Consideration and discussion regarding the Library Status Report.
a) Consideration and discussion regarding general announcements. The oral report
will be presented by Julie A. Sowles, Library Director.
b) Consideration and discussion regarding a review of Library Statistics. The report
will be presented by Cara Vera, Library Services Manager.
D2. Consideration and discussion regarding Children's Services, Adult Services and Library
Programming. The oral report will be presented by Brian Sternberg, Assistant Library
Director.
D3. Consideration and discussion regarding HouseCalls Service and Volunteers. Presentation
by Margaret Hatanaka, Adult Supervisor and Kristin Brailey, Biane Circulation Supervisor.
F. BOARD BUSINESS
The following items have been requested by the Library Board of Trustees for
discussion. They are not public hearing items, although the President may open the
meeting for public input.
E1. Consideration to approve proposed changes to the Library's Mission Statement. The oral
report will be presented by Julie A. Sowles, Library Director.
E2. LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES LIAISON REPORT. An oral report will be presented by
Mary Hannah, Board Member.
E3. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS. (Comments to be limited to three minutes per
Board Member.)
G. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR THE NEXT MEETING
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MARCH 7, 2019
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES AGENDA
This is the time for the Library Board of 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.
H. ADJOURNMENT
I, Jennifer Palacios, Library Administrative Secretary of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga, or my designee, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing
agenda was posted on day, Friday, March 01, 2019, seventy-two (72) hours prior to the
meeting per Government Code 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive.
Jennifer Palacios
Library Executive Assistant
City of Rancho Cucamonga
Mission Statement
The mission of the Rancho Cucamonga Public Library is to inform and enrich our community. We strive to
accomplish this by providing access to traditional and technologically innovative resources. We support and
encourage education and the love of reading in a welcoming atmosphere by a knowledgeable, service-oriented
staff.
If you need special assistance or accommodations to participate in this meeting,please contact the
Library at(909)477-2720. Notification of 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make
reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility. Listening devices are available for the hearing
impaired.
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LIHBRAORY SERVICES
DATE: March 7, 2019
TO: Rancho Cucamonga Library Board of Trustees
FROM: Julie A. Sowles, Library Director
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Library Board of Trustees to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of
February 7, 2019.
BACKGROUND:
Attached, please find the minutes for the regular meeting of the Library Board of Trustees taken
and compiled by Executive Assistant II, Jennifer Palacios.
ANALYSIS:
None.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
COUNCIL GOAL(S) ADDRESSED:
Not Applicable.
ATTACHMENT(S):
February 7, 2019 Minutes
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CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
A. CALL TO ORDER
Ther ulr meeting of the Library Board of Trustees was held on Thursday, February 7, 2019, in
the Council Chambers at City all, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga,
California. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by President Pro Tern Temkin. Present
were Members Hannah, Hairston and M urri eta-Morales.
Also present were: Julie A. Sowles, Library Director, Brian Sternberg, Assistant Library Director,
Cara Vera, Library Services Manager, Wess Garcia, Programming Coordinator and Jennifer
Palacios, Executive Assistant II.
B. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
B1. There were none.
C. CONSENT CALENDAR
C1. Consideration to approve Minutes of December 6, 2018.
MOTION: Moved by Member Hairston to approve December 6, 2018 minutes, seconded by
Member Murrieta-Morales. Motion carried 4-0-1.
C2. Consideration to approve the Library Revenue Balance Report of 2017/2018 Budget.
MOTION: Moved by Member Hairston to approve the Library Revenue Balance Report of
2017/2018 Budget, seconded by Member Hannah. Motion carried 4-0-1.
D. LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S STAFF REPORTS
D1. Consideration and discussion regarding the Library Status Report.
a. Consideration and discussion regarding general announcements. The oral report
will be presented by Julie A. Sowles, Library Director.
Library Director Sowles reported on December 15, 2018 the Friends of the Library held their
annual Holiday Potluck Breakfast on the Second Story.The Friends of the Library made a$46,600
donation, resulting in a total annual gift total of$142,000.
Julie A. Sowles, Library Director, reported the new e-book service, Clou dLibrary, went live right
before the holiday closure.
Julie A. Sowles, Library Director, reported the City Council meeting on December 19, 2018 was
the last meeting for Council Members Diane Williams and Bill Alexander. Kristine Scott was sworn
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in as a new Council Member, Board Members Akahoshi, Gilfry and Leal were recognized fort it
service with the City and the it Council recognized Randall ananell Lewis for it $1.5
million donation to the Second to campaign.
Julie A. Sowles, Library Director, stated the Young Adult Services is received a California
State Library Copycat Grant on December 20, 2019. New programs will launch this year
promoting mental health awareness in young adults.
Library Director Sowles stated in early January, Brian Sternberg,Wess Garcia and Linda Engelke
filmed a couple of segments for the 2019 State of the City address coming up on
February 28, 2019.
Julie A. Sowles, Library Director, reported the Biane Library will be getting new table and chairs
in the Children's area, new chairs in the public area and new chairs at both Library Tech Center
locations.
Library Director SowI reported the Library's Integrated Library System (ILS) vendor will be
making changes to the overall look of the online library catalog to make it more user friendly on
digital devices.
Julie A. Sowles, Library Director, reported she met with City staff and designers regarding the
Etiwanda Heights Neighborhood and Conservation Plan to discuss what kind of Library presence
may be needed in this community. Director Sowles stated a duplication of all the Library's
resources and services will not be needed but possibly a store front or vending machine presence
might be considered.
Library Director SowI stated the Library is looking at doing technology differently at that Biane
Library by having six portable Chromebooks available for check out to use within the library.
Julie A. Sowles, Library Director, reported the Library held final interviews for the Library
Technician position and Sasha Grimes was selected. Sasha was formally a Library Assistant and
promoted to this position and her official start date will be February 18, 2019.
Library Director Sowles stated she will be going to Washington D.C. along with two it Council
Members to meet with Federal Representatives to talk out what is going on in Rancho
Cucamonga and to advocate for Library services and resources. Director Sowles will also be
meeting with the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) which distributes grant funds
for museums and libraries.
Library Director Sowl reported Brittany Garcia, Young Adult Services Librarian, had an article
published in VOYA Magazine which discussed the teen Camp Half Blood event held at Biane
Library.
Julie A. Sowles, Library Director asked that the Board save the date for the Serving with a Purpose
Conference on May 23, 2019.
b. Consideration and discussion regarding a review of Library statistics. The report
will be presented by Cara Vera, Library Services Manager.
Cara Vera, Library Services Manager, reviewed the statistics with the Board.
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D2. Consideration and discussion regarding Children's Services, It Services and Library
Programming. The oral report will be presented by Brian Sternberg, Assistant Library Director.
Brian Sternberg, Assistant Library Director, reported there were ten attendees at the Literacy
Division's English Conversation Club on January 22, 2019. The club is held on the second and
fourth Tuesday of each month at Archibald Library.
Assistant Library Director Sternberg stated Black History Night will be on February 22, 2019 at
Blane Library and the theme will be Follow the Music.The family crafts, games and performances
will be all about music. This cultural arts night will be supported by the Library Foundation Board.
Brian Sternberg, Assistant Library Director, reported the Biane Library held School Family Nights
for Terra Vista Elementary on January 24, 2019 and East Heritage Elementary on January 31,
2019. The students participated in: a scavenger hunt is took the students around the building
teaching the about resources being off ered by the Library, a hands-on activity to build their own
Hex Bug maze and a performance by Mad Science which showed the students how to it a
circuit.
Assistant Library Director Sternberg reported the Young Adult Division will be holding a program
for Tweens called Show Us Your Arts Skills. Tweens will be able to view the different mediums of
art and create something for themselves. The event will be held at Archibald Library on
February 9, 2019 and Biane Library on February 23, 2019.
Brian Sternberg, Assistant Library Director distributed a flier for upcoming Second to contract
class calendar.
Kristen Murrieta-Morales, Board Member suggested advertising the English Conversation Club
at Adults Schools.
D3. Consideration and discussion regarding Second to and Beyond. Presentation by Wess
Garcia, Programming Coordinator Librarian and Dianna Lee, Community Partnerships
Coordinator.
Wess Garcia, Programming Coordinator, presented an oral staff report and PowerPoint
presentation (copy on file).
Luella Hairston, Board Member left at 7:00 p.m.
Board Member Murrieta-Morales thanked Mr. Garcia for his visual and engaging presentation.
E. BOARD BUSINESS
El. Consideration to approve proposed changes to the Children's Materials Description and
Shelving, Children's Access and Children's Collection Maintenance Policies. to Report
presented by Julie A. Sowles, Library Director.
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Julie A. owl s, Library Director, recommended eliminating the Children's Materials Description
and Shelving Policy, Children's Access Policy and modify the Children's Collection Maintenance
Policy to be included in a single Collection Policy which will address collection development
activities across all the Library's collections.
MOTION: Moved by Member Hannah to eliminate the Children's Materials Description and
Shelving Policy, Children's Access Policy and to modify the Children's Collection Maintenance
Policy. Seconded by Member Murrieta-Morales. 3-0-2.
E2. LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES LIAISON REPORT. An oral report will be presented
by Mary Hannah, Board Member.
Mary Hannah, Board Member, reported the Library Foundation Board continues to work on the
transition away from the City.
Board Member Hannah stated the Foundation won second place at the Janice Rutherford holiday
baking fundraiser back in December, 2018.
E3. BOARDMEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
F. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
G. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:02 p.m.
Respectf ully submitted,
Jennifer Palacios
Executive Assistant 11
Approved:
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CITY OF RANCIi0 CUCANIONGA
Fiscal Year- 2019 Revenue Bshines 3gURLt
Report Date- Jan 2019 by.Entity,Fund,Org Key&Object Code
58%of year complete
Budget Amount Collected
Object Description Budget 'M'I'D Activity I'M Activily Remaining %
Entity I - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
Fund 290- LIBRARY FUND
Ked 1290000- Library Fund
4312 Library Fines and Fees 0.00 1,655.63 8,768.43 -8,768.43 0.00
4410 Media Rentals 0,00 1.50 18.10 -18J01 0,00
4419 Other Rental/1-case Incorux 2,000.00 375.00 7,217,50 -5,2I7.50 360.87
4512 Library Card&Merchndse Sales 0,00 424.00 2,92128 -2,923.28 Oki)
4515 Interlibrary Loan(ILL) 100.00 30.00 66.00 34.00 6&00
4565 Passport Processing Fees 120,000,40 13,15E70 78,668.20 41,331,80 65,55
4567 Passport Photo Fees 24,000.00 2,496.00 13,633.70 10,34630 5&89
4907 Private Contributions Library 137,000.00 0.00 116,600.00 20,400.00 85.10
4941 Other Re%enue-Acti%cNct OM 6.00 177.50 -177,50 0.00
Toral Fbi Oig K��,v 1296000: 293,100.00 18,144.83 228,092.71 53,00729 80,56
TTotal fbi 1-w0290.- 283,100.00 18,144.83 228,092,71 55,00729 80.56
Tole.iffin,E'nfirly 1: 283,100,00 18,144.83 228,092.71 55,007.29 80.56
Total Net For Repom 283,100.00 18,144.83 228,092.71 55,007.29 80.56
ARCHIBALD LIBRARY
REVENUE REPORT
Fines & Fees Media Rentals Ref Serv, Photo Copy Passports
January-19 $1,,009 39 $0,00 $27,00 $1,,44600 $8,39600
BIANE LIBRARY
REVENUE REPORT
Fines & Fees Media Rentals of Serv. of Copy Passports
January-19 $1,204. 4 $0.00 $300 $85984 $7256 00
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1.)CAMONGA.
DATE: March 7, 2019
TO: Rancho Cucamonga Library Board of Trustees
FROM: Julie A. Sowles, Library Director
INITIATED BY: Cara Vera, Library Services Manage
SUBJECT: LIBRARY USE STATISTICS
RECOMMENDATION:
No recommendation. For information purposes, only.
BACKGROUND:
Library use statistics are kept each month to provide data on the measurable activities of both our
physical and virtual library locations.
ANALYSIS:
Attached is the January 2019 statistics report. These statistics indicate positive borrowing
changes following our new fine and fee-free Circulation policies, and regular program attendance
and library use patterns.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
COUNCIL GOAL(S) ADDRESSED:
Not Applicable.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Library Use Statistics
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General -
Days Open 54 54 29 25 0% 366
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Library Visitors 40,807 41,452 20,921 19,886 -2% 294,099
Items Borrowed - Physical 85,373 76,055 42,056 37,317 12%° 532,699
Items Borrowed- Downloads* 7,131 3,910 n/a n/a 82% 34,938
Information Questions 11,870 13,578 6,161 5,709 _-13% 85,662
Patrons Registered 817 978 - 394 i 395 16% 6,950
Computer Use 5,685 6,369 4,236 1,449 -11% 39,368
\\ Attendance \ \ #afPr rams„ #of Pr rams Attendance 201&2019
Programs
Adult120 141 7 10 -15% 955
Children's _ -1,486 2,273 60_ 78 -35% 16,685
o Outreach 377 19 4 �2 1884% 3,058
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Second Story14 229 1 2 -94% 1,216
sSpecial 33 46 2 3 -28% 3,254
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^' Tech 49 853 8 -42% 447
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Teen 59 7 2 1 743% 348
Tours & Group Visits 370 248 4 4 49% - - 457
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Adult
Pro rare Attendance
Literacy
Adult Literacy 35 32 9% .Children's
Back 2 Basics 0 0 0%
Housecalls ��
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CURRENT MISSION STATEMENT
Rancho Cucamonga Library Services strives to inform and
enrich our community by providing access to traditional and
technologically innovative resources.
We support and encourage education and the love of
reading in a welcoming atmosphere with a knowledgeable,
service-oriented staff.
PROPOSED MISSION STATEMENT
Igniting Curiosity.
Creating Community.
Transforming Lives.
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