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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-15 PSPL Annual Report Library Visits/Door Count: 272,056  Circulation/Materials Checked Out: 434,625  Number of eBook Check-outs: 11,995  Public Service Hours: 2,526  Library NEW Card Registrations: 5,142  Public Computer Sessions: 85,541  Number of Programs (Youth/Teen/Adult): 359  Number of Program Attendees: 8,555  Number of Volunteer Hours: 902.5  Inter-Library Loans to Others: 1,456  Inter-Library Loans Requested: 645  Number of Reference Questions (omitting directional): 32,973  Number of Downloaded Music: 17,414 Palm Springs Public Library 300 S. Sunrise Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 760-322-READ (7323) www.palmspringslibrary.org MAIN LIBRARY STATISTICS AT-A-GLANCE WELWOOD MURRAY MEMORIAL LIBRARY STATISTICS SINCE OPENING (February 2015—June 2015)  Library Visits/Door Count: 30,517  Public Service Hours: 1,584  Public Computer Sessions: 6,688 ANNUAL REPORT FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015 As the Director of Library Services, it is my honor to present to you the highlights of the past Fiscal Year, July 2014 to June 2015. The Palm Springs Public Library team is proud of its accomplishments this year, and saw an 8% increase in visitors over the previous year. The circulation of our physical collection increased slightly but our electronic-item circulation went through the roof! E-book circulation increased 29% and downloaded music increased 237%. Public computer usage increased 16% with an average of 33 computer users every hour that we were open. We strive each year to offer a wide variety of quality library materials, online services, events, and programs. We are glad to see you making use of your Library. I am very proud of the Library staff. They want to make sure everyone enjoys their visit. The staff works hard to ensure the Library has the best collection and appealing programs. I could not do my job without my amazing team. Accomplishments this year include purchasing a high-quality, preservation- level scanner for our Accessing the Past project, and developing our Born to Read program in partnership with Friends of the Palm Springs Library and Desert Regional Medical Center. One of the biggest highlights this past year was the reopening of Welwood Murray Memorial Library. Look for us to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Welwood Murray Memorial Library, February 19, 2016. I would like to thank our program sponsors, donors, Library Board of Trustees, Friends of the Palm Springs Library, the newly-formed Palm Springs Public Library Foundation, and the City of Palm Springs for their advocacy and financial support. We are also grateful to our volunteers. Our volunteer program showed an increase of 37% this year. Thank you to all who got involved in some way. Join a book club, attend a lecture, or bring your family to one of our youth or teen programs. Discover, Enrich, Enjoy, Connect…Make the Library a Part of Your Life! Jeannie Kays, Director of Library Services READ to the RHYTHM Summer Reading Program 2015 Programs were available for youth, teen, and adult age groups, including a Five-Book Challenge and a Book Bingo game. Weekly performers, events, and many other activities were held throughout the summer. To encourage attendance, the Library held weekly drawings for each age group. Winners received bags or backpacks filled with books, gift certificates, passes, and merchandise, generously provided by local businesses and organizations. The Friends of the Palm Springs Library provided the funds to purchase three Xbox 360 Kinect console systems as grand prizes, one winner per age group. The iconic, and newly renovated, Welwood Murray Memorial Library was reopened by Palm Springs Mayor Steve Pougnet, members of the City Council, and the Library Board of Trustees on February 19, 2015. The ribbon cutting ceremony took place on the 74th anniversary of the original opening of the building. In celebration of the reopening and anniversary, cupcakes and com- memorative wooden postcards depicting the building were given out to the public. This downtown historic building serves many purposes. It is a branch of the main Library, providing FREE Wi-Fi, public computers, printers, and a browsing collection of national magazines and daily newspapers. It is also an historical archives research library in partnership with the Palm Springs Historical Society. In addition, the Welwood Murray Memorial Library serves as a visitor and tourist information site, staffed by the Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism. Visit www.welwoodlibrary.org for hours, events, and community room rental information. ANNUAL REPORT FISCAL YEAR 2014-15 Page 2 TOTAL SIGN-UPS: 952 Youth—654 Teen—136 Adult—162 TOTAL COMPLETIONS: 162 TOTAL PROGRAMS: 51 TOTAL ATTENDANCE: 2,650 Welwood Murray Memorial Library Reopens! Accessing the Past: Digital History Collaborative Grants, Gifts and Accolades The City of Palm Springs and surrounding areas of the Coachella Valley have a rich history as a play- ground to the stars, the inspiration for unique archi- tecture, and a place with deep roots. Many people seek information about our popular residents, as well as our local legends and historic sites. As information specialists, members of the Palm Springs Public Library staff have taken the lead in our community to bring multiple organiza- tions together to share our local history resources, making them available to the world in an online searchable database. Items archived include local newspapers, photographs, directories, social registers, flight manuals, and more. Accessing the Past Digital History Collaborative is a cooperative partnership with the Palm Springs Public Library, City of Palm Springs, Library Board of Trustees, California State Library, and other community partners. This program is supported in part by the U. S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian. The Library received several special gifts, grants and awards this year, including:  Harold & Lorraine Kropitzer Trust—$226,665.66  Webb Foundation—$2,500 for Accessing the Past  California State Library—$60,000 for Accessing the Past  Library Board of Trustees—$50,000 for Accessing the Past  Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, Spa Hotel Furniture voucher—$750  Friends of the Palm Springs Library—$40,000 annual gift  California Library Association—PR Excellence Award for Accessing the Past. This award honors the highest quality efforts of California libraries in promoting and communicating their message to their customers.