HomeMy WebLinkAboutLB Agenda: 04/15/2021CITY OF ARCADIA
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Arcadia Public Library Board of Trustees
Regular Meeting Agenda
Thursday, April 15, 2021 4:30 p.m.
Location: Library Conference Room, 20 W. Duarte Road, Arcadia
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COVID-19
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Arcadia Public Library Board of Trustees will be conducted virtually and the public is
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CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL:
Barbara Delphey, Chair
Janet HasBrouck, Chair Pro-Tempore
Miriam Carter, Trustee
Alice Wang, Trustee
Elizabeth Renfrew, Trustee
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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unless waived by the Library Board. Under the Brown Act, the Library Board is prohibited from
discussing or taking action on any item not listed on the posted agenda. The matter may
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REPORTS FROM LIBRARY TRUSTEES / LIAISONS
Announcements / Statements / Future Agenda Items
REPORTS FROM THE DIRECTOR
Announcements / Statements / Future Agenda Item
a. Director’s Update
b. Monthly Statistical Report: March 2021
c. Monthly Report Narrative: March 2021
d. Financial Report: March 2021
e. COVID-19 Updates
f. Library Building Open Hours
g. COVID-19 Emergency Code of Conduct Supplement (Draft)
h. Friends of the Library Gift for FY 2020-2021
新型冠状病毒（COVID-19）
作为阿凯迪亚市减缓 COVID-19 传播努力的一部分，本次阿凯迪亚市公共图书馆董事会会议
将以虚拟方式召开，不鼓励公众参加。根据《布朗法案》，仍将向公众提供发表评论意见的
能力。对于希望以虚拟形式参加会议的公众，会议将通过电话会议形式召开。
设立了一条会议专线，允许公众通过电话旁听会议。但仅限通过电子邮件接受公众评论意
见。
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i. Staff Update
j. Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage
k. Flyers/articles/posters/attachments
Children’s Room Calendar - April 2021
Arcadia History Room Featured Historical Picture: Easter Bunnies!
Virtual Computer Learning Lab Schedule – Spring 2021
Money Smart: Get Smart with your money!
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and can be acted on by
one roll call vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless members of the Library
Board, staff, or public request that a specific item be removed from the Consent Calendar for
separate discussion and action.
a. Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of March 18, 2021
Recommended action: Approve
ADJOURNMENT
The Library Board will adjourn this meeting to May 20, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. in the Conference Room
of the Library, 20 W. Duarte Road, Arcadia.
March Fiscal Year to Date March March Average
2021 2020-21 2019-20 2020 2019 2018-20
CIRCULATION
Gate count 0 0 324,128 14,869 43,313 19,394
Circulation 17,011 154,280 657,870 44,945 82,628 48,195
Adult 2,629 22,459 104,296 5,782 13,884 7,432
Teen 574 4,343 16,488 893 2,236 1,234
Juvenile 7,052 56,557 291,035 15,351 40,530 20,978
Digital Collection 6,715 61,307 46,377 7,089 4,492 6,099
In-House Use check-ins 41 9,614 200,886 15,830 21,486 12,452
*Express Check 0 406 173,345 6,477 23,178 9,885
Registrations 130 1,214 2,589 103 381 205
Overdues 44 394 2,017 295 187 175
Reserves 8,323 64,127 11,532 718 1,281 3,441
TECHNICAL SERVICES
Materials cataloged 1,080 8,089 9,289 1,089 1,247 1,139
Materials discarded 984 12,866 18,033 3,012 1,622 1,873
Interlibrary loan (ILL) 0 0 322 3 51 18
Bindery 0 112 233 0 0 0
Serials Processed 493 3,576 3,821 479 388 453
ADULT SERVICES
Reference questions 1,229 12,890 23,751 1,382 4,062 2,224
Total Reference 722 7,530 11,806 626 2,173 1,174
Total Other 507 5,360 11,945 756 1,889 1,051
Adult Programs (virtual) 4 43 120 4 17 8
Views 309 3,032 2,471 141 523 324
Teen Programs (virtual) 1 14 70 3 11 5
Views 140 1,324 4,677 74 264 159
24/7 Reference email 34 489 2,503 276 241 184
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Reference questions 236 2,028 18,145 945 3,067 1,416
Total Reference 146 1,337 12,972 685 2,117 983
Total Other 90 681 5,173 260 950 433
Special programs (virtual) 5 64 76 4 7 5
Views 133 1,273 3,851 67 445 215
Storytime/Class Visits/Scouts 14 62 105 2 19 12
Views 275 967 5,172 42 833 383
STATISTICS
Volunteer Hours 215 786 5,294 260 783 419
Website Visits 9,163 75,398 28,935 0 6,990 5,384
Other Service Point questions 864 8,017 12,589 1,164 2,412 1,480
REVENUES
Fines & Fees 2,490.91$ 8,694.86$ 28,956.76$ 1,512.53$ 4,305.65$ 2,769.70$
Auditorium -$ -$ 6,225.00$ -$ 780.00$ 260.00$
Lost books 588.05$ 1,278.28$ 4,567.39$ 234.61$ 643.46$ 488.71$
ECC Registrations -$ -$ 2,340.00$ 20.00$ 6.67$
Gifts & grants -$ 24,971.18$ 79,386.06$ -$ 200.00$ 66.67$
Passport Services 8,220.40$ 19,729.45$ 49,690.00$ 3,830.00$ 11,565.00$ 7,871.80$
Total 11,299.36$ 54,673.77$ 171,165.21$ 5,597.14$ 17,494.11$ 11,463.54$
Development
Administration
Arcadia Public Library
Monthly Statistical Report
Fiscal Year 2020-21
Information & Materials
Management
Program & Collection
* Self-check machines down, no stats available.
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ARCADIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
MONTHLY REPORT – MARCH 2021
Highlights: In March, Library administration staff worked on the operating and capital
improvement budget components for the Library and Museum. All documents were submitted for
consideration to the Finance Department and City Manager in a timely manner. One-on-one
budget meetings with the City Manager and Director are planned for April, with public budget
study sessions planned for May 4 and May 18. Staff submitted three new programs for
consideration, specifically the Radio Frequency Identifier Conversion (RFID) project, Smart
Lockers for outdoor pickup, and the Aspen Arcadia Discovery module that was implemented this
fiscal year but after the budget process last fiscal year. Most libraries in the San Gabriel Valley
are moving toward reopening in April and May. Arcadia Public Library staff began preparations
for reopening in May, including participating in a Library-wide task force to study safety and
customer services issues.
Adult Programs, Classes, Technology Literacy, and Events:
Meet Your Match, a new program designed to connect readers
with librarians, premiered in March. Patrons were asked to fill out
a Google form describing their reading interests and preferences,
and how they would like to be contacted. Staff, demonstrating their
readers advisory skills, responded with five recommended books.
One patron responded: “Thank you so much for the
recommendations and getting back to me so quickly…. Love all
the other recommendations and I'm incredibly excited to get
started with them! … There's just something so wonderful about
having recommendations from a human instead of reviews on an
app! Thank you and the Arcadia Library for reminding me how
much I enjoy reading and helping me branch out of YA!” Adult Recess taught basic felt embroidery
in March, while the online edition of International Film Program featured The King's Choice. The
Last Days of Café Leila, by Donia Bijan, was discussed at this month’s two sessions of Bookish,
the adult book discussion group. A Learning Lab geared toward job seekers was taught in mid-
March. Students learned the ins and outs of JobNow, an electronic resource provided by the
California State Library. They learned how to craft a resume using provided templates, research
job listings, and use JobNow’s resume assistance program and interview practice sessions with
a job coach. A JobNow microlesson was shared later in March on how to create resumes, using
JobNow’s resume builder and templates. Viewers wanting to learn more were directed to the
Library’s Learning Lab LibGuide and future Learning Lab classes.
March Activity
Front Door Pick-Ups: 2,323
Physical Items Checked Out: 9,187
eBooks/Audiobooks/Magazines Downloaded: 4,557
Virtual Programs/Attendance: 24/857
Passports Issued: 196
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Teen Programing: Make-it or Bake-it aired on March 11. Teen volunteers filmed a video
demonstrating how to weave friendship bracelets. Craft kits were made available to those
interested in making their own bracelets.
Children’s Programming and Services: In celebration of Read Across
America, 558 Seuss-themed craft kits were distributed to families at the
Library’s front entrance. The kits included a craft, small gift, and
instructions for tuning into a pre-recorded video featuring two Seuss
stories and a craft demonstration. In addition, 20 special tickets were
placed in random circulating Dr. Seuss books: nine tickets were
discovered by patrons and redeemed for free Seuss books provided by
the Library. The monthly Book Buddies programs continued with teen
volunteers, from the Assistance League of
Arcadia, reading stories aloud through Zoom.com. The Library’s annual
Bookmark Contest kicked off and encouraged children, ages 14 years
and younger, to pick-up or download an entry form, then design and
submit a bookmark based upon the theme Reading Colors Your World.
Eight winning bookmarks will be selected, professionally printed, and
distributed to kids throughout the summer. Kids, teens, and adults are
invited to participate in the Library’s Family Reading Program in which participants read and
record book titles for the opportunity to win prizes in weekly and grand prize drawings.
Customer Services: The front-door pick-up service continues to be popular: Over 2,300
appointments were scheduled in March, with a one-day high of 124. The online reserve system
is key to this process: 8,323 holds were placed this month. With the reopening of the economy
and travel options, demand for passports has surged. Telephone inquiries increased from 165 in
February, to 407 in March. The number of passports processed increased from 89 in February,
to 196 in March, and the number of photos taken doubled in this period.
Collections: Cataloging and Acquisitions continued work on several on-going projects: the “cozy”
mystery labeling project, and both the Kanopy and catalog update projects. Shelving Management
focused on shifting projects in Adult and Teen collections designed to make the collections more
accessible and visible. Dr. Seuss Enterprises announced that six books written by children’s
author, Theodor Geisel, would no longer be published due to racially insensitive content. The
Arcadia Public Library owns multiple copies of five of the six titles. One set of the titles has been
moved to the Library’s juvenile reference collection and the others will continue to circulate at this
time for patrons who want to learn more about or read the books in question. The most popular
item in the Adult collection this month was The Midnight Library, by Matt Haig. The most popular
title in the Children’s collection this month was the graphic novel Sisters, by Raina
Telgemeier. For teens, the top title was Catching Fire, by Suzanne Collins.
Facilities and Technology: The Library is getting ready to re-open the
building to the public. Staff are actively discussing procedures and finalizing
protocols for safety measures, directional signs, adjustments to seating, and
traffic flow measures put in place in June 2020. Information Services continues
to work with the City’s IT department to resolve application issues on some
Windows 10 computers. Several of the Library’s web pages have been
updated with new content. All self-check machines stopped working on March
29. A service call was placed the same day and Bibliotheca is currently working
on the issue along with Information Services. Special signage was created by
administration staff to promote the Friends of the Library’s outdoor book sale.
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Staff and Training: The recruitment began for a full-time Library Technician with testing in mid-
March. Fifteen candidates were interviewed during the first round and five finalists were
interviewed during the last week in March. A candidate will be chosen by the beginning of April.
Two Account Services staff gave their notices, and the Library has received approval to open
recruitment for aides. Longtime Aide Sharon Malone, who has worked for the Library for 16 years,
first as a shelver, then as an Account Services Aide, will be retiring April 22. Viridiana Gonzalez’s
last day will be April 30. Adult and Teen Services staff attended training on Beanstack, services
to “pandemic-fatigued” customers, providing mental-health information, and financial literacy
programming for teens. Staff also attended training on mental health support, as well as resolving
conflicts, leadership, essential analytical skills, and KnowledgeWave Office 365 training. Staff
also continued to participate in Summer at Your Library networking and the Building Equity Based
Summers through California Libraries and Communities program.
Community Outreach/Collaboration/Volunteers: Children’s Services staff contacted office
administrators at two private schools, Holy Angels and Barnhart School, to share information
about Library programs and services, including Arcadia Public Library’s Five Screen-Free Ways
to Enjoy Spring Break. There were virtual class visits with three first and second grade classes
from Longley Way Elementary School, as well as four first grade classes from Holly Avenue
Elementary School. Staff attended the PTA Council meeting at the beginning of the month.
Children’s staff also met with staff from the Recreation department to discuss summer
programming and with representatives from the Kids Support Group, to discuss hosting a mental
health program for children. Administration staff attended the Southern California Library
Cooperative meeting with area directors. Staff attended the Arcadia Historical Society fundraiser,
“Murder at the Baldwin Ranch.” Staff also attended the PTA Council meeting where the Gilb
Museum staff were recognized and presented with the PTA Council Honorary Service Award.
Marketing and Publicity: Staff highlighted Anita Baldwin on social media for Women’s History
Month: “Anita M. Baldwin (1876-1939), with a Mahruss-Arabian stallion, was the only daughter
born to Arcadia's founder Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin and his third wife, Jane Virginia Dexter. She
was a composer, philanthropist, patriot, horsewoman, mother, seamstress, poet, cookbook
author, and an animal advocate, a true Renaissance woman. A statue of Anita Baldwin is
scheduled to be unveiled this fall at the Le Meridien Hotel in Arcadia.” In partnership with the
Smithsonian, a virtual poster exhibit, Picturing Women Inventors, was shared online and via social
media. This exhibit celebrates the innovations of American women.
APL 04/2021
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we reopen the Library to the public.
Please follow staff direction and instructions during your visit.
Any person not following the COVID-19 Code of Conduct will be asked to comply or to
leave the Library and its premises.
If you have any COVID-like symptoms or have been exposed to the virus, please do not
enter the building.
Library visitors, over the age of 2 years, are required to wear a face mask that covers the
nose and mouth at all times.
Practice safe social distancing and stay 6 feet apart from Library visitors and staff.
No food or drink is allowed in the Library.
Children, 11 and under, must always be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older.
Parents and caregivers are responsible for monitoring and regulating the behavior of their
dependents, including making sure that minors over the age of 2 wear masks and follow
social distancing guidelines.
Building capacity and seating will be limited, and subject to change.
COVID-19 CODE OF CONDUCT SUPPLEMENT
An addendum to the Library’s Code of Conduct
DATE: April 15, 2021
TO: Library Board of Trustees
FROM: Darlene Bradley, Director Library and Museum Services
SUBJECT: Friends of the Library Trust Fund FY 2020-2021
SUMMARY
Each year, the Friends of the Library make an unrestricted cash donation to the Library
for the purpose of providing programs, services, and collections above and beyond what
the City can reasonably provide for the community. Traditionally, the Friends of the
Library gift has been used primarily to support the children’s summer reading program
and teen programming and collections. This year, the Friends of the Library very
generously, even with the Friends Bookstore mostly closed, donated $35,000. Below is
how this money is being divided up.
Friends of the Library Trust Fund for FY 2020-2021
Children’s Programming & Collections 714 2246 $15,000
Dial-A-Story 714 2243 $ 1,159
Teen Programming & Collections 714 2248 $10,000
Adult Programming & Collections 714 2243 $ 2,500
Printer-On Contactless print service 714 2243 $ 1,143
Special Programming/Printing/Supplies for Reopening 714 2243 $ 3,500
Printing 714 2243 $ 1,700
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Have you joined the
Family Reading Program?
There’s still time. Visit
arcadiaca.beanstack.org/reader365
Spring Break
Bags for
K — 8 Grades
Available
10:00 am-7:00 pm
Library Closed
Sign-ups for
April Book Buddies
& Funology LIVE!
10 -11 am:
Priority registration
for Arcadia residents.
Proof of residency
required.
11 am onward:
Open registration
Spring Break Bags
For K — 8 Grades
Available
10:00 am-7:00 pm
Spring Break Bags
For K — 8 Grades
Available
10:00 am-7:00 pm
Pre-Recorded Program
Family Storytime
Adventures
2—8 years
10:15 am
Spring Break Bags
For K — 8 Grades
Available
10:00 am-7:00 pm
Spring Break Bags
For K — 8 Grades
Available
10:00 am-7:00 pm
Spring Break Bags
For K — 8 Grades
Available
10:00 am-7:00 pm
Library Closed
Pre-Recorded Program
Family Storytime
Adventures
2—8 years
10:15 am
Live Program
Virtual Book Buddies*
Ages 5 and 6 years
5:00 pm
*Registration required
Annual Bookmark
Contest Ends
Library Closed
Pre-Recorded Program
Family Storytime
Adventures
2—8 years
10:15 am
Live Program
Funology LIVE!*
Salt Art
3rd—8th grades
2:00 pm
*Registration required
Library Closed
Sign-ups for
May Book Buddies
10 -11 am:
Priority registration
for Arcadia residents.
Proof of residency
required.
11 am onward:
Open registration
Pre-Recorded Program
Toddler Storytime
24—47 months
10:15 am
Live Program
Virtual Book Buddies*
Ages 5 and 6 years
5:00 pm
*Registration required
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
Arcadia Public Library - Jerry Broadwell Children’s Room A P R I L 2 0 2 1
Photo Release: All participants in Library programs, events, and classes may be photographed or videotaped for Library promotional purposes. Notify Library
staff if you prefer not to be photographed.
Our thanks to the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library for providing funding for our programs, events, and classes.
PLEASE NOTE
The Library is currently closed to the public and in-person
programming has been cancelled into the foreseeable future.
The children’s events listed on this calendar will be
provided in a virtual format. Please visit the
Library’s online Events Calendar for more information.
ONLINE STORYTIMES
Please Note: Storytimes are pre-recorded, unless
otherwise indicated. Visit the Library’s online
Events Calendar for links to the programs.
Family Storytime Adventures — 2 to 8 years
Wednesdays at 10:15 am
April 7, 14 & 21, 2021
Toddler Storytime on Facebook Premiere — 24 to 47 months
Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at 10:15 am
Join us for a pre-recorded storytime with a craft
demonstration, just right for toddlers. Craft kits
will be available for pick-up, while supplies last,
at the Library’s front entrance beginning
Tuesday, April 20, 2021.
No pick-up appointment needed.
Toddler Craft Kit Pick-Up Hours:
Monday—Thursday: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday—Saturday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
VIRTUAL BOOK BUDDIES
Designed especially for kids ages 5 and 6 years old.
Listen to fun stories read aloud by the Assisteens, an
auxiliary of the Assistance League of Arcadia.
This is a live program hosted via Zoom.com.
APRIL SESSIONS
Thursday, April 15; 5:00 pm (ages 5 and 6 years)
Thursday, April 29; 5:00 pm (ages 5 and 6 years)
April sign-ups begin Monday, April 5, 2021.
MAY SESSION
Thursday, May 6; 5:00 pm (ages 5 and 6 years)
May sign-ups begin Monday, April 26, 2021.
10:00 am-11:00 am: Priority registration, for Arcadia
residents, by phone. Must provide proof of residency.
11:00 am onward: Open registration by phone.
Please phone 626-821-5566 to register.
April 2021 Calendar of VIRTUAL Events
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Annual Bookmark Contest
For ages 3 – 14 years
Monday, March 1, 2021 – Saturday, April 17, 2021
Whose bookmark will be selected for the
Arcadia Public Library’s Bookmark Contest?
It could be yours! Visit the Library’s front entrance or
the Youth Services webpage to access an entry form.
All bookmark contest entry forms must be
submitted to the Library no later than
Saturday, April 17, 2021 before 5:00 pm.
Spring Break Activity Bags
For Kindergarten — 8th Grades
Available April 5—10, 2021
Pick up a free activity packet and have some spring
break fun at home. Bags will be available for pick-up,
while supplies last, at the Library’s front entrance,
beginning Monday, April 5, 2021.
No pick-up appointment needed.
Activity Bag Pick-Up Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Friday – Saturday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Family Reading Program
Monday, March 22, 2021 – Saturday, May 1, 2021
Kids, teens, and adults may register online for the
Library’s Family Reading Program, then read and log
up to 25 book titles to earn VIRTUAL badges. There will be
weekly prize drawings for kids. And kid, teen, and adult
participants who earn at least one VIRTUAL badge will
automatically be entered into a grand prize drawing
for one of five $25 Amazon gift cards. Use the link on the
Library’s website – www.ArcadiaCA.gov/Library
to register and log.
TWEEN AND MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM
Funology LIVE!
For 3rd — 8th grades
Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 2:00 pm
Don’t miss this virtual live hands-on exploratory
crafting program designed especially for 3rd to 8th graders.
This month, there will be a demonstration of how to do salt art.
This program will be hosted on Zoom.com and
registration is required.
Sign-ups begin Monday, April 5, 2021.
10:00 am-11:00 am: Priority registration for Arcadia
residents by phone. Proof of residency required.
11:00 am onward: Open registration by phone.
Please phone 626-821-5566 to register.
Arcadia Public Library • Jerry Broadwell Children’s Room
20 West Duarte Road ~ 626-821-5566
www.ArcadiaCA.gov/Library
Arcadia History Room Featured Historical Picture
Photograph courtesy of the Arcadia History Collection, Arcadia Public Library. ID#1878A (April‐May 2021)
Easter Bunnies!
A boy and girl are shown with live Easter bunnies in this circa 1950s photograph, with four
other children standing behind them, at Arcadia County Park. The Hugo Reid family statue is in
the background, but this statue has since moved to a location between the Gilb Museum of
Arcadia Heritage and the Arcadia Community Center. Photograph by Paul Kennedy, Arcadia, CA.
If you are interested in Arcadia’s rich history, visit either the Arcadia History Room located at
the Arcadia Public Library or the Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage. The Arcadia History Room is
shown by appointment only. Call 626‐821‐5569 for more information on the Library’s collection
or 626‐574‐5440 for more information about the Museum’s collection.
Arcadia Public Library
20 W. Duarte Rd., Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 821-5569 www.ArcadiaCA.gov/Library
Digital learning from the comfort of
your home at your own pace.
Additional resources & information
available:
Access classes anytime after the
premiere date on the Library's
YouTube channel.
In our free virtual computer
Learning Lab classes you'll receive
information & resources on current
technology topics to take your
skills to the next level.
arcadiaca.libguides.com/learninglabs
Spring 2021
Virtual
Computer
Learning Lab
Class Schedule
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YouTube channel:
Business Research: Start-up & Beyond
Premiere: Thursday, April 22nd
Harness the power of ReferenceUSA, a
powerful database that offers instant
access to comprehensive business &
consumer listings. This powerful tool will
provide you with information on business
industries, your competition, & potential
customers.
Discover Library Materials & Collections
Premiere: Wednesday, April 28th
Have you tried our new Arcadia
Discovery catalog yet? Our new catalog
has plenty of new features &
functionality. This class will show you
how to take your searching to the next
level all while easily managing your
Library account.
Language Learning: First Step to Fluency
Premiere: Wednesday, May 19th
Traveling soon? Why not speak in the
country’s native tongue? Learning a new
language can be difficult, but it doesn’t
have to be, with Mango Languages!
Comprised with over 70+ languages, this
fun, dynamic eResource will teach you
grammar, vocabulary, & pronunciation, all
while boosting your cultural IQ!
Podcasts 101
Premiere: Wednesday, May 26th
Out of shows to watch? Feeling fatigue
from too much screen time? Try a
podcast! This class will introduce you to
the world of podcasts, help you get
started, demonstrate some popular
podcast apps, & offer suggestions on
finding podcasts that are right for you.
Instagram for Beginners
Premiere: Wednesday, June 16th
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ARCADIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
20 W. DUARTE RD., ARCADIA, CA 91006
WWW.ARCADIACA.GOV/LIBRARY - (626) 821-5569
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LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2021
NOTE: As part of the City of Arcadia’s COVID-19 transmission mitigation efforts, and in
accordance with California Executive Order N-25-20 suspending some terms of the Brown Act,
this meeting was conducted virtually by teleconference.
CALL TO ORDER – Chair Barbara Delphey called the meeting to order at 4:36 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Trustee Miriam Carter
ROLL CALL: Chair Barbara Delphey, Trustees Miriam Carter, Janet HasBrouck, Elizabeth
Renfrew, and Alice Wang; Councilmember Paul Cheng (City Council Liaison);
Director of Library & Museum Services Darlene Bradley (Secretary); Library
Services Managers Roger Hiles and Pat Smith.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – None
REPORTS FROM LIBRARY TRUSTEES / LIAISONS
Councilmember Cheng reported he had been working with the Herald Christian Center to
organize vaccination clinics at the Community Center, and they had complimented City staff for
being so well organized. Councilmember Cheng added he was now working to secure quantities
of face masks for local schools. Trustee HasBrouck stated she had nothing to report but wondered
when in-person Board meetings would resume. Director Bradley replied in-person meetings will
probably resume with the April meeting. Trustee Carter stated she had enjoyed the Teen “de-
stressing kit” put out by Adult & Teen Services. Trustee Renfrew reported the “pop-up” Friends’
Book Sale was going really well, and on the previous Saturday had sold $128 worth of books.
She asked if the Friends could continue to use the “pop-up” location in front of the building after
the reopening, because of its greater visibility. She added that she had attended the virtual book
discussion and felt it was a good discussion thanks to the supportive staff. Trustee Wang stated
she was sorry to have missed the February Board meeting. Chair Delphey expressed thanks to
the staff in the chat room for their assistance with using eBooks. She added that she had also
visited the City’s homeless hub, which she found interesting.
Trustee Renfrew made a motion to excuse Trustee Wang from missing the February 18, 2021
Board meeting. Trustee Carter seconded, and the motion was carried on a voice vote.
AYES: Chair Delphey, Trustees Carter, HasBrouck, Renfrew
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
REPORTS FROM THE DIRECTOR
Announcements/Statements/Reports
Director’s Update: Director Bradley reported the Library is tentatively planning to re-open on
May 3 for limited-hours “grab-and-go” service. She has asked Library Managers Hiles and Smith
to work out a schedule that will include open hours on two nights and being opened on Saturdays.
Directory Bradley also added the Library has resumed using Unique Management Services to
assist in retrieving long overdue items, which has resulted in some patron complaints as well as
some record high lost book and fine payments. Director Bradley also reported the Library’s
operating budget for FY 21/22 had been turned in. Chair Delphey commented that it sounds like
things are moving in the right direction.
Monthly Statistical Report: February 2021: Chair Delphey stated it looked like circulation
numbers were holding steady, and it was nice to see volunteer hours being reported again.
Monthly Report Narrative: February 2021: Chair Delphey stated it was impressive the staff was
working on making operations more efficient. Director Bradley commented it had been decided to
postpone the collection inventory so staff could focus on getting ready for the re-opening. She
added the library was requesting money to convert to RFID circulation and security technology in
the new budget, and if approved, the data from the RFID conversion could be used as a de-facto
inventory. Trustee HasBrouck asked if the Board could advocate for this with the City Council,
and Director Bradley replied there would be public budget study sessions where public comments
would be possible. Trustee Renfrew asked if the Friends’ “pop-up” book sale could be promoted
using the Library’s social media accounts, and Director Bradley said it would be done.
Financial Report: February 2021: Director Bradley reported the Library’s spending for natural
gas had gone over the budgeted amount, possibly since staff are following COVID-19 advisories
about hand washing.
COVID-19 Update: Director Bradley reported many of the staff have begun being vaccinated.
Staff Update: Director Bradley stated although most of the Library’s openings remain frozen, a
recruitment for a Library Technician position is in progress and she has just received approval to
replace two departing Library Aides.
Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage: Director Bradley reported she believed the Museum would
be re-opening in July. She also reported on the Museum’s virtual Transcribe-A-thon, and over 50
letters were transcribed from the Anthony Wilkinson collection.
Staff Reports to the Council: Director Bradley noted $5,000 had been received from the Richard
Seaver ’78 Trust for the purchase of new books, and the gift had been formally accepted by the
City Council.
Flyers/Articles/Posters/Attachments: Director Bradley noted the Spring “virtual” reading
program would begin Monday, March 22, and the “Dial-A-Story” program had already begun.
CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of February 18, 2021
Recommended action: Approve
Trustee HasBrouck asked that the wording in the minutes for the February meeting concerning
longevity pay be clarified. The motion to approve the consent calendar as corrected was moved
by Trustee HasBrouck, seconded by Trustee Carter, and carried on a voice vote.
AYES: Chair Delphey, Trustees Carter, HasBrouck, Renfrew, and Wang
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Delphey adjourned the meeting at 5:37 p.m. to Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. in the
Conference Room of the Library, 20 W. Duarte Road, Arcadia.
Approved:
______________________________ _______________________________
Barbara Delphey, Chair Darlene Bradley, Secretary
Minutes prepared by: Roger Hiles