| LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT | |||||||||
| Tuesday, June 8, 2021 | |||||||||
| LIBRARY NEWS | |||||||||
| The Friends of the Poynette Library sponsored a huge Book Sale on Sat., May 15th. The proceeds were used for additional flowers in the "Poynette Naturally" outdoor area pots. The Friends also purchased a pergola to enhance the area behind the library for community use. The Strategic Plan Committee met on Wed., May 26 for the first of two in-person public meetings to discuss survey data & learn how we can better serve our community. Jodi Bailey conducted a staff meeting on May 27th. Staff learned details about the new LinkCat app, thanks to training provided by Kelly Anderson. There were 5 Curbside pick-up appointments scheduled by patrons from May 3-28. The library was closed in honor of Memorial Day on May 31st. | |||||||||
| LIBRARY SERVICES | |||||||||
| Wi-Fi Report 2020: Meraki Wireless Device Usage (Hub 1+2+3) | |||||||||
| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | ||||||
| January | 1,391 | 1,217 | 765 | 562 | |||||
| February | 1,294 | 1,736 | 757 | 594 | |||||
| March | 1,320 | 1,916 | 703 | 704 | |||||
| April | 1,106 | 1,765 | 253 | 662 | |||||
| May | 1,259 | 1,622 | 301 | 732 | |||||
| June | 1,502 | 1,240 | 383 | ||||||
| July | 1,168 | 1,703 | 481 | ||||||
| August | 1,450 | 1,469 | 474 | ||||||
| September | 1,075 | 2,379 | 531 | ||||||
| October | 1,351 | 1,647 | 549 | ||||||
| November | 1,199 | 1071 | 582 | ||||||
| December | 1,638 | 739 | 663 | ||||||
| TOTAL | 15,753 | 18,504 | 6,442 | 3,254 | |||||
| Computer Usage Report: # of "Unique Client" Logins | |||||||||
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |||||||
| January | 265 | 409 | 398 | ||||||
| February | 340 | 412 | 407 | ||||||
| March | 425 | 396 | 463 | ||||||
| April | 373 | 171 | 441 | ||||||
| May | 403 | 202 | 476 | ||||||
| June | 466 | 244 | |||||||
| July | 435 | 298 | |||||||
| August | 376 | 307 | |||||||
| September | 393 | 331 | |||||||
| October | 428 | 377 | |||||||
| November | 428 | 372 | |||||||
| December | 438 | 440 | |||||||
| TOTAL | 4,770 | 3,959 | 2,185 | ||||||
| LIBRARY SERVICES (CONTINUED) | |||||||||
| Circulation | Checkouts: # Items | ||||||||
| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | ||||||
| January | 5,274 | 3,712 | 4,067 | 2,770 | |||||
| February | 5,204 | 4,832 | 3,491 | 3,510 | |||||
| March | 4,827 | 4,559 | 2,384 | 3,559 | |||||
| April | 4,729 | 4,354 | 363 | 3,267 | |||||
| May | 4,501 | 4,148 | 618 | 2,549 | |||||
| June | 5,302 | 4,571 | 1,612 | ||||||
| July | 5,177 | 5,136 | 3,024 | ||||||
| August | 4,545 | 4,039 | 2,875 | ||||||
| September | 3,963 | 3,728 | 2,898 | ||||||
| October | 4,763 | 3,976 | 2,881 | ||||||
| November | 4,180 | 3,575 | 2,636 | ||||||
| December | 3,682 | 3,367 | 2,368 | ||||||
| TOTAL | 56,147 | 49,997 | 29,217 | 15,655 | |||||
| Change in YTD Checkouts: | -41.56% | 42.64% | |||||||
| Overdrive Circulation | |||||||||
| Electronic Checkouts: ebooks, e-audio, e-video | |||||||||
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |||||||
| January | 519 | 551 | 715 | ||||||
| February | 465 | 490 | 707 | ||||||
| March | 485 | 559 | 786 | ||||||
| April | 456 | 694 | 627 | ||||||
| May | 399 | 749 | |||||||
| June | 508 | 667 | |||||||
| July | 506 | 641 | |||||||
| August | 470 | 677 | |||||||
| September | 497 | 631 | |||||||
| October | 511 | 671 | |||||||
| November | 506 | 678 | |||||||
| December | 443 | 608 | |||||||
| TOTAL | 5,765 | 7,616 | 2,835 | ||||||
| 2021 PROGRAMS | |||||||||
| Storytime on the Go and the Story Windows programs continued in May. Katy Hanousek provided support to patrons by frequently updating and monitoring the library's website and FaceBook page. Katy created 30 "Floral Take & Make" kits for participants who pre-registered. Thanks to The Green Stem for assisting us with the purchase of earth star plants for the kits. Katy & Jodi collaborated with Officer Spurbeck of the Poynette Police Dept. to schedule an Internet Safety Program for students that will be hosted at the library later this summer. Katy created & displayed the Summer Reading Program baskets & instructed staff on Beanstack registration & use. | |||||||||
| 2021 Programs (Continued) | |||||||||
| Date | Event | Target Audience | Format | On-Going | Number of Participants | ||||
| May, 2021 | 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten | Children (Ages 0-11) | Self-Directed | 41 | |||||
| May, 2021 | Baby Board Book Program | Children (Ages 0-11) | Self-Directed | 0 | |||||
| May, 2021 | Teen Book Reviewer Program | Young Adult (12-18) | Self-Directed | 13 | |||||
| May, 2021 | Story Windows | All Ages | Self-Directed | (No data) | |||||
| May, 2021 | StoryTime On-the-Go | All Ages | Self-Directed | 8 | |||||
| May, 2021 | Daycare Outreach: Themed Book Bundles | Children (Ages 0-11) | Self-Directed | 0 | |||||
| May 5-7, 2021 | Floral Take and Make Kits | All Ages | Self-Directed | 30 | |||||
| May 26, 2021 | Strategic Plan Community Event | Adults | Self-Directed | 10 | |||||
| TOTAL | 8 | 54 | 48 | ||||||
| CONTINUING EDUCATION/ MAY MEETINGS | |||||||||
| Jodi met with the Friends of Poynette Library & attended a virtual SCLS Audio Book Circuit meeting (5/4). Jodi virtually participated in an ALA grant webinar (5/5) and hosted the Chamber of Commerce meeting in our new outdoor area (5/12). Jodi collaborated with the Friends of the Poynette Library Secretary to purchase pots, soil & plants for the outdoor area (5/14). Jodi volunteered at the Friends Book Sale (5/15), attended a Strategic Plan Committee meeting & a Chamber of Commerce event (5/18). Jodi participated in a virtual webinar on weeding the collection (5/19), an SCLS All-Director Zoom meeting (5/20) & a Columbia Co. Director Zoom meeting (5/21). Jodi attended the Poynette Village Board meeting (5/24), a Strategic Plan survey results public meeting and a DPI broadband webinar (5/26). Jodi conducted a staff meeting where Kelly Anderson trained us on the new LinkCat app (5/27). Katy attended "Product Update: Beanstack's New Features" (5/27). All staff continue to complete phishing / computer safety training modules required by SCLS. | |||||||||
| BUDGET REPORT | |||||||||
| Village of Poynette: Library’s Capital Expenditure Fund balance = $4,288 (to be spent by 2025) | |||||||||
| Deposits | |||||||||
| Date | Deposits | Amount | |||||||
| Village Library Account | 5/7/2021 | Fines & Fees (check - copies) | $18.00 | ||||||
| 5/7/2021 | Fines & Fees (cash) | $54.75 | |||||||
| 5/7/2021 | Donation (K. Nelson Memorial) | $500.00 | |||||||
| 5/7/2021 | Friends of Poy Library donation (SRP performer/prizes) | $600.00 | |||||||
| 5/7/2021 | ALA: LTC Small & Rural Library Grant | $3,000.00 | |||||||
| 5/20/2021 | Fines & Fees (cash) | $52.80 | |||||||
| 5/20/2021 | Fines & Fees (check - lost library book) | $5.00 | |||||||
| 5/20/2021 | Fines & Fees (SCLS 1st Qtr E-Commerce) | $14.86 | |||||||
| Deposits (Continued) | |||||||||
| Library Checking Account at Hometown Bank | 5/7/2021 | Misc. Cash Donations (Undesignated) | $4.25 | ||||||
| 5/20/2021 | $4.65 | ||||||||
| Total | $4,254.31 | ||||||||
| Expenses | |||||||||
| Vouchers | Amount | Description | |||||||
| Amazon | $3,016.64 | Books; Book Donations (Kemp/Nelson); Programs; Office Supplies: Friends donation purchase (pergola) | |||||||
| Complete Office | $806.00 | Chairs & bench for outdoor area (ALA Funds) | |||||||
| High Country Electric | $831.94 | Installation of LED bulbs; add CAT6 port (self-check) | |||||||
| Pestec | $35.00 | Pest control for May | |||||||
| Piggly Wiggly | $5.98 | Water bottles for Strategic Plan public meetings (ALA) | |||||||
| Rhyme | $132.48 | Copier | |||||||
| South Central Library System | $238.00 | Group Public Performance Movie Lic. (6/1/21 - 11/30/22) | |||||||
| Verizon | $10.02 | Mobile Hotspot (05/24 - 06/23/21) | |||||||
| VISA | $487.83 | Books; Programs; ALA grant funds; staff training; Prime | |||||||
| Shining Bright | $225.00 | May | |||||||
| CenturyLink | $151.00 | Phone & fax - May | |||||||
| Alliant Energy | $261.33 | Electric & gas - May | |||||||
| Salaries | $7,942.78 | Paid on 05/06 & 05/20 | |||||||
| Total | $14,144.00 | ||||||||
