Lodi Public Library Board of Trustees

LODI PUBLIC LIBRARY Minutes Date: January 9, 2023 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Closed Session: 5:00 pm Regular meeting: 5:30 pm Lodi Public Library 201 West Locust Street, Lodi, CA. 95240 For information regarding this Agenda please contact: Akiliah Manuel Library Director Telephone: (209) 333-5540 Notice Regarding Public Comments Public Comment may be submitted in the following ways: • In-person – The Lodi Public Library is open to the public in accordance with CDPH and CalOSHA guidelines. • Email amanuel@lodi.gov ➢ Received no later than two hours prior to the meeting • Mail – Lodi Public Library 201 W. Locust Street Lodi, CA. 95240 • Hand delivered to: Lodi Public Library 201 W. Locust Street, Lodi, CA. 95240 ➢ Received no later than two hours prior to the meeting A. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: 5:34 p.m. Trustees Present: Caitlin Casey, Frankie Kooger, Brian Campbell, and Nick Dalebout. Also Present: Director Akiliah Manuel, Foundation President Stuart Krengel, Friends president Kathryn Siddle, library staff Yvette Herrera, and Jazmin Duffy. B. INTRODUCTIONS C. Announcement of Closed Session -- Public Employment – Regarding One Position (1) - Library Director pursuant to Government Code §54957 No reportable action, discussion only. NOTE: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL COMMENCE NO SOONER THAN 5:30 P.M. D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Campbell motioned, Trustee Dalebout seconds. Motion Carries. E. COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC, LIBRARY BOARD, AND STAFF (NON-AGENDA ITEMS) If you wish to address the Library Board, please refer to the Notice at the beginning of this agenda. Individuals are limited to one appearance during this section of the Agenda. (The time allowed per person per non-agenda item for comments made by the public is limited to five minutes.) None F. REPORTS F-1 Library Director Report Building & Technology: • No updates to report.  Staff & Volunteers: • No updates to report. Continuing Education & Meetings: • No update to report. Collections & Materials CATEGORY OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER J NON-FIC 38 71 26 J FIC 55 136 36 AUDIO CD TEEN NON-FIC 16 14 5 TEEN FIC 10 31 8 DVD 0 0 0 ADULT NON FIC 26 58 3 ADULT FIC 68 60 4 TEEN GRAPHIC NOVEL 0 9 0 BIO 0 6 0 LP 7 14 0 Adult Graphic Novel Fic 0 0 0 Adult GN Nonfic 0 0 0 Link + Books Loaned 129 125 101 Link+ Request Filled 104 111 106 Finance: • There are no financial updates to report. Programming & Outreach: Programs: • The community events held at the library in December were the highlight of the month. The Literacy and Programs team, volunteers, and the Teen Advisory Board partnered to host a total of 32 live sessions, with a total of 648 participants. Program Number for sessions Staff/volunteers Total Attendance Story time 4 7/0 169 Cozy Reading 3 1/0 18  1 1/4 36 Mugs & Cocoa 1 3/0 86 Glitter Ornaments 1 3/0 94 Kids Painting 1 3/0 114 Snowpeople Creations 1 3/0 43 Teens/Adults Painting 1 3/0 56 Snowflakes 1 1/3 15 Charm Bracelet Gifts 19 1/5 32 CLC Classes Digital Services CATEGORY OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER COURSERA TBA TBA 0 NORTHSTAR 0 0 0 LinkedIn Learning 1 2 2 A-Z WORLD BRITANNICA ESCOLAR 12 3 65 CULTURE GRAMS 6 3 0 DMV 7 46 4 E-LIBRARY 0 0 0 GALE ARCHIVES UNBOUND GETSETUP TBA 30 TBA VETS NOW TBA 10 280 LIB CENTRAL PQRC 2 2 2 SKILLSHARE 0 1 2 Circulation OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER 3900 6290 9526 Reference OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER 119 89 103 Door Count OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER 7300 7005 5280 Patron Registration OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER 305 218 171 Youth services: • No updates to report. F-2 Private Sector (Trustees’) Investments Report • PNC Bank value on December 31, 2022: $106.30 • Phillips Financial value on December 31, 2022: $149,944.89 F-3 Lodi Public Library Foundation Report – Stuart Krengel • Beginning in the new year, the Lodi Library Foundation has completed an appeal for approximately $15,000 in funding. It will fill a void with the upcoming circulation desk project. The total cost of retrofitting the circulation desk will be $20,000, and the $17,000 donated in conjunction with the appeal will bridge any funding gaps that the foundation may have in order to complete the project. The retrofitting work will begin in March. After the retrofitting is completed, the foundation will hold an unveiling event. Mrs. Paulsen, and her family whose donation made the project possible, will be honored at this event. • On March 30, 2023, the library will host Books, Bubbles, and Brews. • The annual storytelling event will be held in the fall, and this year's storyteller will be Bil Lepp. F-4 Friends of the Lodi Public Library Report – Kathryn Siddle • The Friends held their annual gathering in December to thank all of the volunteers. Despite their limited number of hours at the bookstore, the Friends of the Library raised a total of 20,000 dollars. The primary goal is to continue sponsoring events that the library wishes to host. • Kathryn states the Friends of the Lodi Public library are hoping to expand the Trivia Night event this year at the 5 Window Brewery. F-5 Library Closure March 30, 2023 –– Director Manuel • Trustee Kooger motions to accept F-5 as written, Trustee Campbell seconds. Motion Carries. G. ADJOURNMENT: 5:44 p.m. LODI PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES DATE January 9, 2023 PAGE TWO Pursuant to Section 54954.2(a) of the Government Code of the State of California, this agenda was posted at least 72 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting at a public place freely accessible to the public 24 hours a day. ______________________________ Jazmin Duffy Administrative Clerk **Notice: Pursuant to Government Code §54954.3(a), public comments may be directed to the legislative body concerning any item contained on the agenda for this meeting before (in the case of Closed Session items) or during consideration of the item. All staff reports or other written documentation relating to each item of business referred to on the agenda are on file in the Office of the Lodi Public Library, located at 201 W. Locust Street, Lodi, and are available for public inspection. Agendas and staff reports are also posted on the City’s website at www.lodi.gov. If requested, the agenda shall be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. To make a request for disability-related modification or accommodation contact the City Clerk’s Office as soon as possible and at least 72 hours prior to the meeting date. Language interpreter requests must be received at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting to help ensure availability. Contact Yvette Herrera at (209) 333-5554. Solicitudes de interpretación de idiomas deben ser recibidas por lo menos con 72 horas de anticipación a la reunión para ayudar a asegurar la disponibilidad. Llame a Yvette Herrera (209) 333-5554. For information regarding this Agenda please contact: Akiliah Manuel Library Director Telephone: (209) 333-5540