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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/5/2012 - STAFF REPORTS - 2.P. ?ALM SpP sy V N F 41poit CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT DATE: December 5, 2012 Consent Calendar SUBJECT: PALM SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012 FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager BY: Director of Library Services SUMMARY The City Council will receive the Fiscal Year 2011-12 Library Board of Trustees Annual Report, pursuant to Article VII, Section VIII of the Bylaws of the Board of Library Trustees. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the Palm Springs Library Board of Trustees Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2011-12 . STAFF ANALYSIS: Pursuant to Article VII, Section VIII of the Bylaws of the Board of Library Trustees, the Board must report to the City Council and to the California State Librarian on the condition of the library, for the year ending the 30th day of June preceding. The reports shall, in addition to other matters deemed expedient by the Board or Director of Library Services, contain such statistical and other information as is deemed desirable by either the City Council and/or the California State Librarian. Staff has worked closely with the Board of Library Trustees to gather accurate and relevant data in order to provide an overarching snapshot of library activities throughout the year. Highlights of the Annual Report will show that over 225,000 people visited the Palm Springs Public Library in the past fiscal year, over 6,000 users obtained new library cards, and there were over 57,000 public computer sessions. The Palm Springs Library is proud to present this information to Council. The City of Palm Springs has a wonderful history of valuing library services. As far back as 1919, well before incorporation, the residents established a public library in a small adobe i a -5 - �-r A. A; �13 AaL � A 12 ITEM NO. ??� City Council Staff Report December 5, 2012—Page 2 Library Annual Report building. As the City grew, the citizens followed the library through more than 12 different locations. With over 100,000 individual items, the Palm Springs Public Library offers a varied and comprehensive collection to the community. FISCAL IMPACT: None. Jean ie Kays, Dire tor- Library Services ames Thompson, Chief of Staff ;g- — David H. Ready, Ci ager Attachments: Palm Springs Public Library Annual Report, Fiscal Year 2011-2012 02 �" ;aem SA%&$a ANNUAL REPORT LibraP U B L I C FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012 ry LIBRASTATISTICS RY . • Library Visits/Door Count:225,405 • Circulation/Materials Checked Out 367,870 • Number of eBook Checkouts: 3,395 • Public Service Hours: 1,840 • Library NEW Card Registrations: 6,229 • Public Computer Sessions: 57,446 .............................................................................. * Number of Programs As the Director of Library Services it is my (Youth/Teen/Adult): 203 honor to present to you the highlights of the past • Number of Program Attendees' S,167 fiscal year, July 2011 to June 2012. We strive each year to offer a wide variety of quality library • Number of Volunteer Hours: 1=5 materials, online services, and programs. We hope • Inter-Library Loans to Others: 1,575 that you visited us, found what you wanted and enjoyed our many terrific resources. • Inter-Library Loans Requested: 1,573 As always, I would like to thank our Library Board of Trustees, Friends of the Palm Springs Library, and the City of • Number of Reference Questions Palm Springs for their support and encouragement. The team of loyal (omitting directional): 23,702 Library supporters makes us a better place. Our Friends of the Palm Springs Library celebrated their 40"' year of service to the library. Congratulations to them for this tremendous accomplishment. The Library is grateful to our donors over the past year, Palm Springs Public Librarywhether you put your spare change in the "fish food fund" donation 300 S. Sunrise Way box, purchased a used book from our Friends book sale, or made a Palm Springs, CA 92262 general contribution. Your financial support, whether large or small •t makes a difference. Every quarter counts! I would like to extend a special thank you to the estate of Jane A. Melcher for their generous donation of $25,000 to the Library Trust Fund. This next year will be more exciting than ever and we hope to see you often at the library. Discover, Enrich, Enjoy, Connect...Make the Library a Part of Your life! I Jeannie Kays" � ¢ ;i Director of Library Services ANNUAL REPORT P u e L I C FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012 Library LIBRARY STATISTICS AT-A-GLANCE # Library Visits/Door Count: 225,405 , A , • ir ul n ri C atioMate c als Checked Out: - j 367,870 i F * Number of e800k Check-outs: 3,395 �j < Public Service Hours: 1,840 I * Library NEW Card Registrations: 6,229 * Public Computer Sessions: 57,446 .............................................................................. * Number of Programs As the Director of Library Services it is my (Youth/Teen/Adult): 203 honor to present to you the highlights of the past * Number of Program Attendees: 5,167 fiscal year, July 201 Ito June 2012. We strive each year to offer a wide variety of quality library + Number of Volunteer Hours: 1,125 materials, online services, and programs. We hope '! that you visited us, found what you wanted and * Inter-Library Loans to Others: 1,575 enjoyed our many terrific resources. * Inter-Library Loans Requested: 1,573 As always, I would like to thank our Library Board of Trustees, Friends of the Palm Springs Library, and the City of * Number of Reference Questions Palm Springs for their support and encouragement. The team of loyal (omitting directional): 23,702 Library supporters makes us a better place. Our Friends of the Palm Springs Library celebrated their 4011 year of service to the library. Congratulations to them for this tremendous accomplishment. The Library is grateful to our donors over the past year, SpringsPalm 'lic Library whether you put your spare change in the "fish food fund" donation 300 S. Sunrise Way box, purchased a used book from our Friends book sale, or made a Springs,Palm general contribution. Your financial support, whether large or small makes a difference. Every quarter counts! I would like to extend a special thank you to the estate of Jane A. Melcher for their generous www.paimspringslibrary.org donation of $25,000 to the Library Trust Fund. This next year will be more exciting than ever and we hope to see you often at the library. Discover, Enrich, Enjoy, Connect...Make the Library a Part of Your Life! rang Jeannie Kays Director of Library services ANNUAL REPORT FISCAL YEAR 2011-12 Page 2 Library Card The Most Valuable Card In Your Wallet! The Palm Springs Library Card gives holders access to materials and services the Library has to offer.As of June 30, 2012 there were 18,264 active Library card holders, with over 6,000 of those signing up for a Library card during the fiscal year. While many are snow birds and short-term visitors, most are full-time residents of Palm Springs and the surrounding cities of Desert Hot Springs,Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert and others. A Library Card allows for up to one-hour per day of FREE computer usage in the Library as well as checking-out books, DVDs, CDs and more. From home, a Library Card allows access to a variety of database resources that the Library provides on our web site.These include: HeritageQuest for Genealogy research, HelpNow providing access to live tutors to assist with homework and test prep,JobNow that helpsjob seekers with their resume and inter- viewing skills and Mango that teaches foreign languages as well as assisting English-as-a-Second-Language learners. There are also resources for magazine and newspaper articles, an encyclopedia and other research tools. Public Events & Classes Lectures, classes,and story times are just a few of the many types of programming the Library creates and presents to the Public of all ages throughout the year. Based on public input and comments,trends,and initiatives,the library staff presents programs that educate, inform and support the life-long learning process for all. NEW:A partnership with Eisenhower Medical Center was introduced to present a once-a-month lecture series called Healthier Living From Head To Toe at the Library. The PC Beyond Basic Computer Instruction classes were expanded and continue to be Swazzle puppets per- popular;wait-listed each month. forms at the Dia de los nino/Dia de Jos libros— The Summer Reading program was revamped to be a D-I-Y Program where students could Day of the Child/Day of work at their own pace.We also added a Spring and Fall month-long reading focused the Book celebration. program with special activities, events and prizes to keep the emphasis on reading all Books were given to all yearlong! children attending. Master RIPe1110s EISENHOWER 11 z Juggler y MEDICAL CE"TER Michael Raynor performs as part G uide e Dogs of the of the Spring Into o me Reading program eBooks—A Growing Trend The use of e-readers,smart phones and tablets has increased the demand for access to download eBooks to check-out from the Library. In addition to the downloadable audiobooks the a • Library offered we introduced eBooks to huge success. Each month has shown an increase a,wioDooke•ellooke a in the numbers of eBooks being checked out, especially with the addition of Amazon Kindle users. From best-sellers to classics the Library offers a wide selection of choices. Discover, Enrich,Enioy, Conim...Make the Library a Part of Your We! 04 ANNUAL REPORT FISCAL YEAR 2011-12 Page 2 Library Card—The Most Valuable Card in Your Wallet! The Palm Springs Library Card gives holders access to materials and services the Library has to offer.As of June 30, 2012 there were 18,264 active Library card holders,with over 6,000 of those signing up for a Library card during the fiscal year.While many are snow birds and short-term visitors, most are full-time residents of Palm Springs and the surrounding cities of Desert Hot Springs,Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert and others. A Library Card allows for up to one-hour per day of FREE computer usage in the Library as well as checking-out books, DVDs,CDs and more. From home,a Library Card allows access to a variety of database resources that the Library provides on our web site.These include: HeritageQuest for Genealogy research, HelpNow providing access to live tutors to assist with homework and test prep,JobNow that helps job seekers with their resume and inter- viewing skills and Mango that teaches foreign languages as well as assisting English-as-a-Second-Language learners.There are also resources for magazine and newspaper articles, an encyclopedia and other research tools. Public Events & Classes Lectures, classes, and story times are just a few of the many types of programming the Library creates and presents to the Public of all ages throughout the year. Based on public input and comments,trends,and initiatives,the library staff presents programs that educate, inform and support the life-long learning process for all. NEW:A partnership with Eisenhower Medical Center was introduced to present a l once-a-month lecture series called Healthier Living From Head To Toe at the Library. The PC Beyond Basic Computer Instruction classes were expanded and continue to be Swaule puppets per- popular;wait-listed each month. forms at the Dia de los nlno/Dfa de los libros— The Summer Reading program was revamped to be a D-I-Y Program where students could Day of the Child/Day of work at their own pace.We also added a Spring and Fall month-long reading focused the Book celebration. program with special activities, events and prizes to keep the emphasis on reading all Books were given to all year longl children attending. ® \, Master PMa! EISENHOWER ` $� Juggler MEDICALCENTER Michael Raynor go performs as part Guide Dogs of the of the Spring Into Desert Story Time Reading program eBooks—A Growing Trend The use of e-readers,smart phones and tablets has increased the demand for access to d0wnload " eBooks to check-out from the Library. In addition to the downloadable audiobooks the B0 B Library offered we introduced eBooks to huge success. Each month has shown an increase audiobooke•eBooks a in the numbers of eBooks being checked out, especially with the addition of Amazon Kindle users. From best-sellers to classics the Library offers a wide selection of choices. Discover, Enrich, Enjoy, Connect...Make the Library a Part of Your Life! 04 2.P. PALM SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011-12: RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the Palm Springs Library Board of Trustees Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2011-12. MATERIALS TO FOLLOW Item No. 2 . P .