Library Board of Trustees

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CALL TO ORDER 3. INTRODUCTION OF NEW LIBRARY TRUSTEE, LESLIE LIDDELL 4. MEETING MINUTES 4.1 Minutes - February 25, 2025 - Draft Approval of the minutes of the regular Library Board of Trustees' meeting of February 25, 2025. 5. CONSENT CALENDAR All items listed on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine matters, status reports or documents covering previous City Council action. The items listed on the Consent Calendar may be enacted in one motion. With the concurrence of the City Council, a Council member or any person in attendance may request that an item be removed for further consideration. 5.1 Board Graph, Stats, Calendar, and Flyers 6. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC Persons wishing to address the City Council are requested to state their name and city of residence for the record. This portion of the agenda is intended for general public comment only, which means it is limited to items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council that are not listed on the agenda. Please note that state law prohibits the City Council from discussing or taking action on items not listed on the agenda. The City Council will appreciate your cooperation in keeping your comments brief. Please observe a three- minute limit for communications. 7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 7.1 Library Report - March 2025 7.2 Heritage Room Policy 7.3 eCollections and Aspen Report 7.4 Vets Connect Report 8. TRUSTEE COMMUNICATIONS Page 2 of 60 9. ADJOURNMENT Corona City Hall Online, All the Time- www.coronaca.gov NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: If you challenge any items on the agendas in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Library Board of Trustees at or prior to this public hearing. Agendas for all Library Board of Trustees' meetings are posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting in the breezeway display case at City Hall. A complete agenda packet is available for public inspection during business hours at the Corona Public Library. Any materials relating to an item on the agenda which are distributed to all, or majority of all, members of the Library Board of Trustees after the posting of the agenda will also be available at the same time for public inspection during business hours at the Corona Public Library. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the ADA Coordinator at (951) 736-2235. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. [28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II]. MEETING IS BEING RECORDED Page 3 of 60  DRAFT City of Corona Library Board of Trustees' Minutes Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 5:30 p.m. Council Chambers 400 S. Vicentia Avenue Corona, CA 92882 Trustees Present: Aisha Kennerly Cherise Leonard Shirley Towler-Hayes Ruth Heineman _____________________________________________________________________ 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Trustee, Shirley Towler-Hayes, led the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. CALL TO ORDER Chair, Aisha Kennerly, called the meeting to order at 5:32PM. 3. MEETING MINUTES 3.1 Minutes - November 19, 2024 - Draft The minutes of the regular board meeting held on November 19, 2024, were approved. Moved by: Ruth Heineman Seconded by: Cherise Leonard Aye (4): Aisha Kennerly, Cherise Leonard, Shirley Towler-Hayes, and Ruth Heineman MotionAPPROVED (4 to 0) 4. CONSENT CALENDAR 4.1 Board Graph, Stats, Calendar, and Flyers The Consent Calendar was accepted. Moved by: Cherise Leonard Seconded by: Shirley Towler-Hayes Aye (4): Aisha Kennerly, Cherise Leonard, Shirley Towler-Hayes, and Ruth Heineman 1 Page 4 of 60  DRAFT MotionAPPROVED (4 to 0) 5. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC None. 6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 6.1 Library Report - February 2025 Director, Donna Finch, introduced Library Manager, Daniell Whittington, and the report to be presented. Daniell presented the Library report for February 2025. The Trustees provided comments. 6.2 Collections Report Library Manager, Daniell Whittington, introduced Librarians Denise Lizarraga, and Lissete Ocampo and the Collections Report. Denise presented the report on the Children's Collection, and Lissete presented the report on the Teen Collection. The Trustees provided comments and appreciation of the staff. 6.3 Literacy Report Library Manager, Daniell Whittington, introduced Librarian, Jaime Heller, and Library Specialist II, Abril Raya and the Adult & Family Literacy report. Jaime presented the Adult Literacy report and Abril presented the Family Literacy report. The Trustees provided comments and appreciation. 6.4 Friends of the Corona Public Library Report Terri Siegert Jaggers, Vice President, the Friends of the Corona Public Library provided a report on everything that the Friends of the Corona Public Library have accomplished recently. Trustees provided comments and appreciation of the Friends and their support for the Library. Director, Donna Finch, also expressed how grateful she is for all the Friends do and the partnership that has been created. 7. TRUSTEE COMMUNICATIONS Vice Chair, Leonard, mentioned that the Friends have moved from so many fundraisers to supporting the Library through Community Outreach. They will be partnering with the Library on the 2nd ReaderCon event. They have an amazing Community Outreach Chair, Becky Dell, who gets a lot of things to incentivize people to buy from the book shop. They will be having an Easter Bunny photo opportunity in April as well. They are trying to bring more people back into the Library. 8. ADJOURNMENT 2 Page 5 of 60  DRAFT The meeting was adjourned at 6:41PM. Katherine Backus Meeting Recorder 3 Page 6 of 60  Library Collection Management 2024/25 Period Ending 28 February 2025 Approved: Measure X LCE Program Expenditures $11,862 $9,803 $21,665 Spent: 79.0% Cumulative: Measure X Books $23,826 $19,460 $4,366 Spent: 81.7% Cumulative: Measure X Collection HQ $26,574 $25,174 Spent: 105.6% Approved: Measure X Electronic Info Resources $97,065 $92,619 $4,446 Spent: 95.4% Cumulative: Books $43,726 $75,000 $31,274 Cumulative: Spent: 58.3% Electronic Info Resources $80,442 $78,921 $1,521 Spent: 98.1% Approved: Audio Visual $0 $5,000 $5,000 Approved: Spent: 00.0% Subscriptions $309 $2,500 $2,191 Spent: 12.4% Cumulative: *Total Library $1,694,997 $2,424,035 $729,038 Spent: 69.9% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Measure X Electronic Measure X Measure X *Total Electronic Measure X Subscriptions Audio Visual Info Books Collection LCE Program Library Info Books Resources HQ Expenditures Resources Expenditures and Encumbrances $1,694,997 $309 $0 $78,921 $43,726 $92,619 $26,574 $19,460 $11,862 Account Balance $729,038 $2,191 $5,000 $1,521 $31,274 $4,446 ($1,400) $4,366 $9,803 Spent 69.9% 12.4% 0.0% 98.1% 58.3% 95.4% 105.6% 81.7% 79.0% Percentages represent funds used or encumbered to date. *Total Library Collection Management includes full and part-time staff. Page 7 of 60 Page 8 of 60 Page 9 of 60 Page 10 of 60 Page 11 of 60 Corona Public Library Events - April 2025 LIBRARY HOURS WWW.CORONACA.GOV/LIBRARY • (951) 736-2384 • 650 SOUTH MAIN ST. Mon - Thu 10:00am - 8:00pm Fri 10:00am - 6:00pm Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat 1:00pm - 5:00pm WEEKLY WEEKLY WEEKLY WEEKLY WEEKLY On the Go Adaptive Art Class BIWEEKLY HERITAGE ROOM Preschool Storytime Preschool Storytime All Ages Ages 3 - 5 HOURS Ages 14+ with Caregivers Ages 3 - 5 Spanish Bilingual 2:00pm - 4:00pm 10:00am - 12:00pm 10:15am - 10:50am 10:15am - 10:50am Storytime Mon - Thu 10:00am - 7:45pm Buena Vista Park F.A.M. Room High Desert Room Ages 3 - 7 Fri 10:00am - 1:30pm High Desert Room April 11th & 25th 2:00pm - 5:45pm Genealogy Class Toddler Storytime Little Ones Storytime Sat 1:00pm - 4:45pm Homework Center* Ages 18 - 36m w/ Caregivers 3:30pm - 4:00pm Ages 18+ Ages 0 - 24m w/ Caregivers Grades K - 6 10:20am - 10:45am High Desert Room Please call (951) 279-3593 3:30pm - 5:30pm 12:30pm - 1:45pm F.A.M. Room 10:20am - 10:45am for questions, or more Computer Learning Center F.A.M. Room MONTHLY information. CLOSED March 31st On the Go STEM for Little Twigs Learning Lab (downstairs) Maker Exchange All Ages Homework Center* Ages 1 - 6 w/ caregivers Ages 10 - 15 1:30pm - 3:30pm Grades K - 6 April 4th VETS CONNECT 3:00pm - 6:00pm Eagle Glen Park BIWEEKLY 3:30pm - 5:30pm 10:00am - 11:30am HOURS Located in Children's Room Adaptive Story Hour Homework Center* CLOSED April 3rd F.A.M. Room Homework Center* Learning Lab (downstairs) Wed 10:00am - 12:00pm Ages 14+ with Caregivers Grades K - 6 April 14th & 28th Grades K - 6 3:30pm - 5:30pm Math Tutor StoryWalk® Please call (951) 279-3739 for more information. 3:30pm - 5:30pm CLOSED April 2nd 10:00am - 11:30am Learning Lab (downstairs) High School and College CLOSED April 1st Merging F.A.M. Room 4:00pm - 5:30pm Learning Lab (downstairs) Math Tutor literacy, PASSPORT MONTHLY CLOSED April 3rd physical HOURS High School and College High Desert Room activity, Genealogy Meeting Math Tutor 4:00pm - 5:30pm MONTHLY and fun! Passport Services are by Ages 18+ High School and College April 7th CLOSED April 2nd at Mountain Gate appointment only. 4:00pm - 5:30pm High Desert Room Fiction Book Club OPEN DURING PARK HOURS 6:00pm - 7:45pm CLOSED April 1st Ages 18+ 3100 S. Main Street Mon - Thu 10:20am - 7:00pm F.A.M. Room High Desert Room Maker Exchange April 17th Fri 11:00am - 4:00pm Mystery Book Club Ages 16+ BIWEEKLY 6:00pm - 7:30pm 10:30am - 11:30am OPEN+ Ages 18+ Board Room Located in Children's Room April 7th Dungeons & Dragons HOURS 6:30pm - 7:30pm Ages 16+ BIWEEKLY Sat 10:00am - 1:00pm Board Room April 1st & 15th Vets Connect Book Club 5:30pm - 7:30pm For Veterans Apply for Open+ for access to Volunteer Orientation Board Room April 2nd & 16th the library outside of walk-in Ages 12+ 10:30am - 12:00pm hours. Must be 18+ and in good April 21st Board Room standing. 6:30pm Apply at: coronaca.gov/library Read to a Dog F.A.M. Room Grades K - 6 April 9th & 23rd 2:30pm - 3:30pm High Desert Room @coronalibrary KEY *Free registration required All Ages On the Go Child Teen Adult Adaptive (Special Needs) Page 12 of 60 In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in any event, please contact the ADA coordinator at (951) 736-2266. Scheduled events are subject to change in cases of staff shortage, inclement weather, or other unforeseen circumstances. Check @CoronaLibrary for schedule updates. SPECIAL EVENTS STUDY ROOMS NOW EASIER THAN EVER TO BOOK! Reserve your study space online with your Corona Public Library Card or CNUSD Smart Pass! Perfect for solo cramming or group projects Ages 14+ Page 13 of 60 Visit https://coronacalibrary.libcal.com ALL WEEK LONG C o r o n a P u b l i c L i b r a r y HERITAGE ROOM Library Exhibit OPEN HOURS National Library Week March 31 - April 5 ALL AGES The Library’s Heritage Room preserves so many precious memories of our city, people, and surroundings. Decades To honor the amazing work of the library, visit the Heritage Room for a flash back of old memories from the 1920s to today! The exhibit will showcase library images, artifacts, videos, and more. You never know, lifelong Corona residents might see some familiar faces! Exhibit open during Heritage Room hours. Monday - Thursday: 10am-7:45pm Friday: 10am-1:30pm & 2:00pm-5:45pm Saturday: 1pm-4:45pm DURING LIBRARY OPEN HOURS ALL AGES Decade Drop-Ins Informal activities available all week long at the community tables found in the Teens on Main. They are a reminder that libraries of today are not just a one-stop place for books; they are dynamic spaces of where people can gather, play, share experiences, and build community connections. Mon & Tues: 60s & 70s I-Spy DURING LIBRARY OPEN HOURS Wed & Thur: Teen Books Through the Decades sorting activity and coloring sheets Fri & Sat: 90s and Early 2000s Cartoon Memory Game My Generation Poll and Toy Trivia Discovery What decade were you born in? Share your answer ALL AGES anonymously and watch the poll numbers rise as you root for your generation! Can you match each toy with the decade in which it was first released? Take the quiz and submit your response for a chance to win a prize! Both activities can be found in the main hallway! Your Library, Then & Now In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in any event, please contact the 14 of 60 Free activities for all ages! Page ADA coordinator at (951) 736-2266.  March 31st - April 5th, 2025 | NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK MON. 10 AM- 8 PM Books to Movies Through the THUR. 10:15 AM - Back to the 80s Storytime MARCH 31 F.A.M. Decades APRIL 3 11 AM COMMUNITY F.A.M. ROOM A Movie Marathon Monday COMMUNITY A Special Combined Storytime for ALL AGES ROOM Preschool and Little Ones Join us for a thrilling movie marathon! Enjoy a selection of beloved films adapted from books AGES 0-5 Storytimes have been a cherished tradition in libraries for Movie Schedule: throughout the decades. Bring your family and generations. Join us at our totally rad 80s-themed storytime! 1930s - Wizard of Oz (G)-10:00am friends for a day of cinematic adventure. Rock your brightest neon threads and dive into some wicked 1940s - Lassie Come Home (G)-11:50am rhymes, tubular tunes, and gnarly tales featuring an extra- 1970s - Escape to Witch Mountain (G)-2:00pm terrestrial, a green ghost, and zoo animals who just wanna 1990s - Matilda (PG)-3:55pm cut footloose! 2000s - Holes (PG)-5:45pm Free snacks and drinks available while supplies last. Limit one per guest. 5:30 PM - 7 PM Escape Room F.A.M. COMMUNITY Do you dare to weasel out the gold from 10 AM- 11 AM ROOM TUES. MOUNTAIN Guided StoryWalk® the enchanted chest? APRIL 1 GATE PARK Dog Breath! The Horrible Trouble with 7-12 Grade Ahoy there, mateys! Travel back in time and sail the high Hally Tosis by Dav Pilkey seas with this pirate themed escape room. Race the clock ALL AGES with your friends and beat the puzzles to get the treasure. Walk the StoryWalk® trail with library staff and hear a Space is limited. No registration is required. story from the 1990s! A craft activity will also be available. The StoryWalk® trail is always open for self- paced use during park hours. Location: Mountain Gate Park, 3100 S. Main St. FRI. APRIL 4 10 AM - S.T.E.M. for Little Twigs 11:30 AM 2 PM- 4 PM Family Sock Hop F.A.M. Stimulate critical thinking skills with hands on F.A.M. COMMUNITY COMMUNITY Join us for a fun afternoon at our Library Family Sock ROOM activities geared around science, technology, ROOM Hop! Enjoy '50s-themed crafts, engaging literacy engineering, and math! activities, and classic tunes. Bring your family, wear AGES 1-6 ALL AGES colorful socks (and shoes), and have a blast from the Caregivers must be present! past! WED. 3 PM- 5 PM F.A.M. Tie Dye Maker Event 6:30 PM - Millennial Prom Night 9:30 PM APRIL 2 COMMUNITY F.A.M. It’s totally like Prom 2.0 ROOM The Maker movement is transforming contemporary COMMUNITY libraries in an exciting way. Join us for a groovy tie-dye ROOM Remember the days of frosted tips, butterfly clips, flip AGES 6+ event! Get ready to unleash your creativity as you twist, phones, and hoT TOpIc baND teEs <3? Get ready to relive fold, and dye your very own creations. AGES 21+ your past and party like it’s 1995 (to 2010)! Totally kick it No registration needed. Space is limited. If program with your crew and don’t miss out, as this night will be all reaches capacity, patrons may be turned away. Valid ID required that and a bag of chips. IC AP UBL at the door. What’s the 411? ON ARY B R 3 PM- 5 PM 2 beer limit. Adult & Family Literacy Showcase L I LIBRARY A killer DJ set full of your favorite 90s & early 2000s LOBBY jams – from Britney to *NSYNC, TLC to Blink-182 Visit our program and service showcase! Staff will be Totes delicious food trucks: Fuego Me Up!, LA Hot Dogs available at our booth to introduce and answer any & Munchies, & Good Roots Coffee ALL AGES questions about literacy services. Need a break from the dancefloor? Chillax and decompress with board games, coloring, and other Corona Adult Literacy Services (CALS) and partner super cool activity stations. organizations, Calbright Online College and TODEC will Page 15 of 60 90s or 2000s style looks encouraged but not required. have booths located in the lobby. Celebrate Día at the library April 30, 2025 Children's Day/Book Day, commonly known as Día, is a celebration of children, families, and reading that culminates yearly. Join us for an all ages celebration at the Corona Public Library, where we'll feature: A special multilingual storytime in English, Spanish, French and Vietnamese. Frances Aldama Martinez A passport activity that allows children Community Room to "travel the world" and explore various 2:30-4:30PM countries through fun activities. In compliance with the American with This program is supported in part by the California Disabilities Act, if you need special Library Literacy Services program funded by the U.S. assistance to participate in any event, Institute of Museum and Library Services under the please contact the ADA coordinator at Page 16 of 60 provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, (951) 736-2266 administered in California by the State Librarian.  Celebra Día en la biblioteca 30 de abril de 2025 El Día del Niño/Día del Libro, comúnmente conocido como Día, es una celebración de los niños, las familias y la lectura que culmina anualmente. Acompáñenos a una celebración para todas las edades en la Biblioteca Pública de Corona, donde presentaremos: Una hora de cuentos multilingüe especial en inglés, español, francés y vietnamita. Una actividad de pasaporte que permite a Salón Comunitario los niños "viajar por el mundo" y explorar Frances Aldama Martinez varios países a través de actividades divertidas. 2:30-4:30PM En cumplimiento con la Acta para Este programa esta apoyado en parte por el programa de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades, Servicios de alfabetización de la biblioteca de California si necesita asistencia especial para financiado por el Instituto de Servicios de Museos y participar en este evento, Page 17 of 60 Bibliotecas de EE. UU. conforme a las disposiciones de la comuníquese con el Coordinador de la Ley de Tecnología y Servicios de Bibliotecas, ADA al (951) 736-2266 administrado en California por el Bibliotecario del Estado.  Millennial Prom Night es Ag + 21 D i d I @ l Va re d Re q ui e Do or Remember the days of frosted th r bee tips, butterfly clips & flip 2 mit li phones? Dress up and relive your past and party like it’s Apr. 4 1995 (to 2010)! 6:30-9:30pm Featuring a killer DJ, food trucks, games and more. frances aldama martinez community room Corona Public Library In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you 650 S. Main St. need special assistance to participate in this session, please 951-736-2384 contact the ADA coordinator at (951) 736-2266. www.CoronaCA.gov/Library Page 18 of 60  noche de prom Milennial S A DE ED + 21 e er q ui ción re ca Se ifi a la t ¿Recuerdas los días del en da . id áli ada cabello parado con puntas v r en t d e e mit ezas rubias, los pasadores de lí erv 2 c mariposa y los teléfonos plegables? ¡Vístete y revive 4 DE ABR. tu pasado y festeja como si 6:30-9:30pm fuera 1995 (a 2010)! Con un DJ súper padre, gastronetas, juegos y más. Cuarto de comunidad Frances Aldama Martinez Corona Public Library En cumplimiento con la Acta para Estadounidenses con 650 S. Main St. Discapacidades, si necesita asistencia especial para participar en 951-736-2384 este evento, comuníquese con el Coordinador de la ADA al www.CoronaCA.gov/Library Page 19 of 60 (951) 736-2266  MY GYM - STORYTIME Free 30 Minute Activity or f Classes of HOSTED Children s! All Age BY: FRIDAY, APRIL 25 a r t in e z dama M Fr a n c e s A l NO REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED, y Room BUT PLEASE NOTE THAT C o m m u n it SPACE IS LIMITED. FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN OF VARIOUS ACTIVITIES MAY AGES ARE WELCOME TO JOIN DURING THE ALL-AGES TIME SLOT. INCLUDE: Games Class Schedule: Songs Puppet Shows 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM Ages 0-2 years Tumbling Skills 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Ages 3-5 years And More! 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM All Ages Corona Public Library In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you 650 S. Main St. need special assistance to participate in this session, please 951-736-2384 Page 20 contact the ADA coordinator at (951) 736-2266. of 60 www.CoronaCA.gov/Library HORA DE CUENTOS MY GYM de ¡Clases des activida de 30 s gratuitas para minuto todas niños deades! las ed PRESENTADO POR: VIERNES, IL DE AB R 25 it a r io mun NO SE REQUIERE REGISTRACIÓN, Salón Co z s A l d a m a M a r t in e PERO POR FAVOR TENGA EN CUENTA QUE Franc e EL ESPACIO ES LIMITADO. LAS FAMILIAS CON NIÑOS DE DISTINTAS LAS ACTIVIDADES EDADES PUEDEN PARTICIPAR DURANTE EL HORARIO PARA TODAS LAS EDADES. PUEDEN INCLUIR: Juegos Canciones Horario de clases: Espectáculos de 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM Edades 0-2 años títeres Acrobacias para 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Edades 3-5 años niños pequeños 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM Todas las edades y mas! Corona Public Library En cumplimiento con la Acta para Estadounidenses con 650 S. Main St. Discapacidades, si necesita asistencia especial para participar en 951-736-2384 este evento, comuníquese con el Coordinador de la ADA al Page 21 of 60 www.CoronaCA.gov/Library (951) 736-2266  Wildfire Preparedness April 24th 6:00-7:30PM Frances Aldama Martinez Community Room Are you Wildfire- Ready? Discover essential tips on wildfire prevention, preparedness, and how to safeguard your home and family in the event of a wildfire. In partnership with the City of Corona Fire Department. No registration required Ages 18+ Corona Public Library In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you 650 S. Main St. need special assistance to participate in this session, please 951-736-2384 contact the ADA coordinator at (951) 736-2266. www.CoronaCA.gov/Library Page 22 of 60  Preparación para incendios forestales 24 de abril 6:00-7:30PM Cuarto de comunidad Frances Aldama Martinez ¿Estás preparado en caso de incendios forestales? Descubra consejos esenciales sobre prevención y preparación para incendios forestales y cómo proteger su hogar y su familia en caso de un incendio forestal. En asociación con el Departamento de Bomberos de la Ciudad de Corona. No es necesario registrarse Edades 18+ Corona Public Library En cumplimiento con la Acta para Estadounidenses con 650 S. Main St. Discapacidades, si necesita asistencia especial para participar en 951-736-2384 este evento, comuníquese con el Coordinador de la ADA al www.CoronaCA.gov/Library (951) 736-2266 Page 23 of 60 Library Report Daniell Whittington Library Manager Page 24 of 60 March 25, 2025  Library Building Corona Public Library KultureCity • Signage is here and up! • Quiet Areas – Heritage Room 16 • Headphone Areas - Community Room and Children's Room • KultureCity sensory bags are available for in-library use & checkout Page 25 of 60 Library Programming National Library Week Decades of Discovery • March 31 – April 5 • Monday – Movie Marathon • Tuesday – Family Sock Hop • Wednesday – Tye Dye Maker • Thursday – 80s Storytime • Friday – Millennial Prom • All Week – Heritage Room Exhibit Page 26 of 60  Library Building OneLegacy Informational Booth • OneLegacy Ambassadors will be at the library to discuss organ 16 donation on March 31st • OneLegacy display will be up for the month of April Page 27 of 60  Literacy & Community Engagement Upcoming Events Family Sock Hop Teen Escape Room Millennial Prom Night Sweet & Sour Science April 1st, 2-4p April 3rd, 5:30-7p April 4, 6:30-9:30p April 9, 2-3:30p Page 28 of 60 01 02 03 Top of the Charts! February Top Titles - Fiction 1. Pokémon Adventures (Pokémon Adventures, Vol. 1-), Kusaka – 39 04 05 06 2. My Hero Academia, Horikoshi – 35 3. Demon Slayer, Gotouge - 22 4. Naruto, Kishimoto – 22 5. Bleach, Kubo - 18 6. Unleashed, Pilkey - 15 Page 29 of 60 01 02 03 Top of the Charts! February Top Titles – Non-Fiction 1. Primary Phonics set 3, Makar - 18 2. Primary Phonics set 1, Makar – 12 04 05 06 3. The Young Oxford Library of Science - 8 4. Primary Phonics set 2, Makar – 7 5. Primary Phonics set 5, Makar - 7 6. Biomes of the World, Allaby - 4 Page 30 of 60 Page 31 of 60  Library Board of Trustees Library Incident Updates • February - March: • Suspensions – 0 • Drugs & Drug paraphernalia – 1 • Incident Reports – 0 • Library Materials Consideration - 1 Page 32 of 60  Looking Ahead Upcoming Items March 31- April 4 National Library Week – Decades of Discovery • Available for all ages! City of Corona Guided Hikes – Hunters of Cleveland National Forest April 12 • Check in at 7:30am; Hike begins at 8am • Hagador Trail Music and Arts Festival April 19 • Historic Civic Center, 1p-8p • Vendors, Live Bands & Entertainment • Wine Garden April 22 Library Board of Trustees Meeting • National Library Week Recap • Mayor's Youth Council Page 33 of 60 Questions? daniell.whittington@CoronaCA.gov 951-279-3728 Page 34 of 60 Purpose The W.D Addison Heritage Room collects, organizes, and shares materials regarding the history of Corona and surrounding areas. These materials include important records, personal papers, and other items with lasting historical value. Collection Management The process of organizing the collection – such as adding new items, arranging, describing, and cataloging – will follow professional archival standards and guidelines. Acquisitions The library aims to gather as much material as possible related to the history, economy, and culture of the area. The Heritage Room accepts donations, transfers, and purchases. Staff pursue grant funding as well as monetary and physical donations. The decision to select and preserve records of historical value is the responsibility of the Library Manager and staff retain the right to determine if a donation is not an appropriate addition for the collection The Heritage Room will collect within the limits of available storage space, ability to organize items in a timely manner, and capacity to care for and provide access to materials. The library will also consider the best placement of materials to avoid splitting or scattering collections. Statement of Deaccessioning The Heritage Room may remove duplicated or materials which do not fit the collection. Removal of items will follow acquisition rules, and local, state, and federal laws. Staff will attempt to offer these materials back to the donor or their family, or to other institutions. Page 1 of 5 Page 35 of 60 Deed of Gift & Donation Forms The W.D. Addison Heritage Room does not accept materials from outside the City of Corona without the legal transfer of title, deed of gift, or other official acknowledgment. All gifts are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Donors must obtain their own tax valuations from qualified appraisers. The Heritage Room only accepts donations with a legal document confirming the donation. Donors must locate their own qualified appraiser for their own tax valuation. Gifts are tax deductible according to the law. Using the Collection & Room The Heritage Room invites researchers and history enthusiasts to use the collection. Most materials are available for public access. However, fragile or uncatalogued materials will only be accessible with the help of library staff. Items should be returned to the tables when finished so they stay flat. Folding or bending items, writing on top of them, or using a writing instrument to point on them are not allowed. Only one folder, photo folder, box, or book at a time should be used. When finished, items should be handed back to staff or placed on the book cart for proper reshelving. Items need to be kept in the order found and staff should be alerted if they are out of order. The Library’s Code of Conduct applies in the Heritage Room. Visitors need to follow all rules and instructions and be respectful. Bulky items, food, water, and bags are to be placed under the table. Pencils / writing instruments, phones, and cameras are permitted in the room. The Heritage Room does not allow digital, and computer equipment brought from the outside. The Memory Lab is available for patrons to scan and digitize their own items or materials from the Heritage Room. The lab has a scanner for photos, books, and manuscripts, as well as equipment for digitizing film and video. Staff will help but will not digitize for patrons. If an individual needs copies made by staff, there will be a fee incurred. Please ask staff for more details. Page 2 of 5 Page 36 of 60 Photographs, postcards, slides, and other fragile materials cannot be scanned without staff assistance. The Heritage Room is designated as a Quiet Area. Low talking is allowed, but phone calls and louder conversations should be moved out of the room. Devices should be set to silent. Occasionally, there will be staff-led tours in the room, and there will be signs to let patrons know ahead of time. Copyright law applies to many items in the Heritage Room. Reproductions may require permission from the copyright owner before being published. The Heritage Room is monitored for security, and any theft or damage to the collection will be reported to the Corona Police Department. Fragile Collections Some items in the Heritage Room are fragile. Staff work hard to protect and preserve these materials. Staff may ask you to follow special rules to keep them safe. Fragile materials include: • Glass negatives • Newspaper microfilm • Film collection • Artifacts • Oversize photos • Panoramic photos • Maps Only staff are allowed to handle the materials listed above. If patrons need access to them, staff will be called in to assist. Gloves will be required to protect the items. The Heritage Room may consider other items as fragile as needed. Items pre-1950 should always be handled with care. Collection Priorities and Limitations Page 3 of 5 Page 37 of 60 The Heritage Room welcomes donations related to the history of Corona and its surrounding areas. Staff focus on donations and items on the library’s history, the citrus industry, local American indigenous peoples, transportation, architecture, plants, animals, water issues, and mines. The library will not collect routine City records, materials about areas outside of Corona, or partial collections when most of the material is already in another institution. The Heritage Room will avoid collecting materials that other institutions are focused on, unless there is a strong connection to the existing collection. If materials are not a good fit, the staff will direct donors to the appropriate place. • Correspondence Electronic or Digital Material Types of Materials We Accept • Diaries and similar first-person We accept the following materials for donation: accounts Printed or Published Material • Maps, surveys, and similar items • Biographies and autobiographies • Organizational records • Books and pamphlets • Professional, personal, and • Directories family papers • Ephemera • School records • Maps • Memoirs and other primary sources Audiovisual Material • Moving images • Photographs of all varieties • Newspapers • Engravings • Periodicals • Lithographs • Sound recordings • Moving images • Student publications (yearbooks, school • Music newspapers) • Oral histories • Postcards Manuscript and Archival Material • Posters • Audio recordings • Videos and similar materials • Business records The Heritage Room prefers non-digital materials but will accept digital version of they meet preservation standards. Digital materials may be added to the Corona Heritage Online repository when appropriate. Page 4 of 5 Page 38 of 60 Volunteering & Internships The Heritage Room welcomes volunteers and interns who want to preserve the history of Corona. Internships are available through schools with programs in archives, museums, and libraries. Interns must follow their school’s requirements and go through the onboarding process with the Volunteer Coordinator. Interns need to set specific goals during their internship, as well as a schedule during their internship semester. Volunteers start with orientation and paperwork given by the Volunteer Coordinator. After approval, they can begin their training with a Heritage Room staff member for their volunteer work. Volunteer tasks may include: • Giving tours of the displays and room • Preparing documents for scanning (i.e., removing staples or paperclips, numbering) • Scanning materials • Creating search tags (metadata) for digital files • Reading newspapers and clipping relevant articles • Filing photos, documents, etc. Both interns and volunteers must follow staff instructions to ensure safety for themselves and the collection. Statement on Harmful Material Materials in the W.D. Addison Heritage Room are historical in nature and reflect the society in which they were produced. As such, they may contain racial, gender, sexual, religious, and other language and imagery that are offensive by today's standards. The documents, images, publications, and other materials have been retained to fully represent the materials in their original format. If the offensive text is not in the original, but in a finding aid, catalog record, or other description created by library employees, please contact the W.D. Addison Heritage Room to bring this to our attention. Implemented: Revised: Page 5 of 5 Page 39 of 60 Heritage Room Policy Daniell Whittington Library Manager Page 40 of 60 March 25, 2024  That the Library Board of Trustees review, The Ask provide feedback, and recommend approval of the W.D. Addison Heritage Room Policy. Page 41 of 60 City Council Meeting January 1963 Corona Carnegie Public Library, 1920  Heritage Room Policy The W.D. Addison Heritage Room reopened in October 2024. During the past five months, staff have assessed the use of the room and the collections to create a policy ensuring the longevity of the collections. Heritage Room Policy Discusses proper use of the room, collections management, acquisitions, volunteering, and internships. Guidelines of Composition • Based on best practices and guidelines of local history rooms. • Reviewed by archivists at the University Special Collections and Archives at Cal State Fullerton, and the Robert E. Ellingwood Model Colony History Room at Ontario City Library. Page 42 of 60 Victor Yorba's Bulldog Named "Dolly", 1890 Construction of Prado Dam, ca. 1939-40.  Overview Heritage Room Policy 01 Acquisitions & Deaccessioning • Acquire material relating to the history of Corona and surrounding area. 03 Fragile Collections • Glass negatives • Newspaper microfilm • Operate within the limits of storage • Film collection space, processing times, and conservation of items. • Artifacts • Removal of items will follow archival • Oversize photos guidelines. • Panoramic photos • Maps 02 Using the Collection & Room • Overview of how to use items (i.e. only at the tables, one folder at a time) 04 Detailed List of Items Accepted • Printed and published material • Manuscript and archival material • Bags, food, water are underneath the table. • Audiovisual material • Memory Lab • Electronic or digital material • Fragile items handled by staff only • Copyright law and Code of Conduct in effect 05 Volunteering & Internships • Internships overview • Volunteering opportunities & potential assignments Page 43 of 60  Last Notes Heritage Room • Heritage Room accepts items pertaining to the history, economic, social, and cultural life of the Policy Recap City of Corona and surrounding areas. • Library Code of Conduct is in effect in the Heritage Room. • Heritage Room has designated fragile items in the collection. These items are to be retrieved by staff. • We welcome volunteers and interns to help with certain projects and activities in the Heritage Room. Page 44 of 60 Mobil Gas Station and Country Store on Ontario and Fullerton, ca. 1960  That the Library Board of Trustees review, The Ask provide feedback, and recommend approval of the W.D. Addison Heritage Room Policy. Page 45 of 60 City Council Meeting January 1963 Corona Carnegie Public Library, 1920  Daniell.Whittington@CoronaCA.gov Questions? 951-736-3728 www.CoronaCA.gov/library Page 46 of 60 eCollections & Aspen Report Jennifer Marlatt, MLIS Librarian Page 47 of 60  3% Physical The Library Collection Total Size: 2,431,702 16 Physical Items: 82,238 97% eCollection eCollection: 2,349,464 15 items per resident Print and digital formats are now included in state and federal book stock recommendations. Page 48 of 60  eCollections 34,354 items 182,122 items 281,517 items 1,851,471 items 1% of the collection 8% of the collection 12% of the collection 79% of the collection Movies & Series eBooks & Audiobooks eBooks, Audiobooks, eBooks, Audiobooks, Pay-per-use Model Leased &Single Copy Use & Magazines Comics, Movies, & Series Simultaneous Use Consortium Collection Leased & Single Copy Use Pay-per-use Model Consortium Collection Simultaneous Use Participation in CloudLibrary CloudLink & The Palace Project consortia have increased our eBook & audiobook collections by 20%. This has helped us achieve our FY27 Strategic Plan objective to: “Access materials through larger network. Explore joining consortia for access to more materials.” Page 49 of 60  eCollection Usage 71,395 Borrows 130% FY25 has seen a dramatic 20% of Library Circulation increase in eCollection usage. Hoopla accounts for 60% of $116,000 Budget the eCollection circulation & budget. Page 50 of 60 Aspen Discovery New public catalog that integrates eCollections, study room reservations, online resources, & local history collection. Aspen LiDA App Debuts April 21st Page 51 of 60  Aspen LiDA App FY25 Strategic Plan objective achieved: “Improve electronic collection access and ease of use. Explore providing electronic library cards.” Page 52 of 60  Thank you! Questions? Jennifer.Marlatt@CoronaCA.gov Page 53 of 60 Veterans Connect @ the Library Martin Villegas Library Specialist II Page 54 of 60 3/25/25 Program Overview What we do • Office Hours: Wednesdays, 10am – 12pm (looking to expand soon) • Reference Help: Local resources, eligible benefits, applications, housing, employment, healthcare, and more! • Events: Outreach at City-hosted events; occasional programs hosted by the Library Page 55 of 60  Meet the team Ne w a n d Fa m ilia r Fa ce s David Carol Sally Book Club Lead/Host Gail Office Hours/Support Lead Volunteer Office Hours/Support Page 56 of 60 City of Corona What we’ve been up to Fin ish in g o u t la st ye a r st r o n g ! • Veterans Resource Fair Attendees included - Assemblymember Cervantes’ Office - Corona Vet Center - Norco College Veterans Center - Right at Home • Amber Waves of Grain Promoted Vet Connect resources and the upcoming Veteran Memorial project. Page 57 of 60 City of Corona Looking ahead Co n n e ct - Su p p o r t - En r ich • Back to square one: Goal is to expand office hours and presence outside of the office • Plan quarterly events and attend other events around Corona Page 58 of 60 City of Corona Veterans Connect Book Club Dive r se Se le ct io n o f Bo o k s • Biweekly book club 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month • 10:30am -12:00pm in the Grace Taber Board Room (downstairs) • Coffee and Donuts! Page 59 of 60 City of Corona 6 Thank you for your support! Amber Waves of Grain Committee Corona Elks Lodge #2045 Women’s Improvement Club of Corona Questions? 951–736–2389 Martin.Villegas@CoronaCA.gov www.coronaca.gov/library Page 60 of 60