| LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT | |||||||||
| Tuesday, March 9, 2021 | |||||||||
| LIBRARY NEWS | |||||||||
| The Library was closed due to inclement weather on Feb. 4th. Jodi Bailey completed DPI's 2020 Annual Report, the Library Board approved it at their February 9th meeting and it was submitted to SCLS for final review. Jodi also submitted the final ALA Grant proposal. Library staff assisted 5th grade teachers and students with materials for their History Night projects. We also noticed a significant increase in circulation in February. There were 17 Curbside pick-up appointments scheduled by patrons from Feb. 1-26. | |||||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| April | 1,106 | 1,765 | 253 | ||||||
| May | 1,259 | 1,622 | 301 | ||||||
| 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 | 1,156 | |||||
| Computer Usage Report: # of "Unique Client" Logins | |||||||||
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |||||||
| January | 265 | 409 | 398 | ||||||
| February | 340 | 412 | 407 | ||||||
| March | 425 | 396 | |||||||
| April | 373 | 171 | |||||||
| May | 403 | 202 | |||||||
| 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 | 805 | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| April | 4,729 | 4,354 | 363 | ||||||
| May | 4,501 | 4,148 | 618 | ||||||
| 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 | 6,280 | |||||
| Change in YTD Checkouts: | -41.56% | -17.94% | |||||||
| Overdrive Circulation | |||||||||
| Electronic Checkouts: ebooks, e-audio, e-video | |||||||||
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |||||||
| January | 519 | 551 | 715 | ||||||
| February | 465 | 490 | |||||||
| March | 485 | 559 | |||||||
| April | 456 | 694 | |||||||
| 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 | |||||||
| 2021 PROGRAMS | |||||||||
| Storytime on the Go and the Story Windows programs continued in February. Katy Hanousek provided support to patrons by frequently updating and monitoring the library's website and FaceBook page. Katy created Valentine Take & Make Bags and 72 children enjoyed the fun crafts and treats. On Feb. 18, we participated in a Columbia Co. collaborative virtual program on Mary Todd Lincoln in honor of President's Day. BINGO began on Feb. 22 and 11 patrons participated. The first lucky participant to get a BINGO wins $25 in books/games of their choice. | |||||||||
| 2021 Programs (Continued) | |||||||||
| Date | Event | Target Audience | Format | On-Going | Number of Participants | ||||
| Feb., 2021 | 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten | Children (Ages 0-11) | Self-Directed | 41 | |||||
| Feb., 2021 | Baby Board Book Program | Children (Ages 0-11) | Self-Directed | 0 | |||||
| Feb., 2021 | Teen Book Reviewer Program | Young Adult (12-18) | Self-Directed | 13 | |||||
| Feb., 2021 | Story Windows | All Ages | Self-Directed | (No data) | |||||
| Feb., 2021 | StoryTime On-the-Go | All Ages | Self-Directed | 4 | |||||
| Feb 8-12, 2021 | Valentine Take & Make Bags | All Ages | Self-Directed | 72 | |||||
| Feb. 18, 2021 | Mary Todd Lincoln Virtual (not pre-recorded) | All Ages | Self-Directed | 26 | |||||
| Began Feb. 22 | BINGO | All Ages | Self-Directed | 11 | |||||
| TOTAL | 8 | 113 | |||||||
| CONTINUING EDUCATION/ FEBRUARY MEETINGS | |||||||||
| Jodi attended a virtual SCLS All Director meeting and met with the Friends of the Library (Feb. 2). Jodi attended a virtual Annual Report meeting (Feb. 5), the Poynette Chamber of Commerce meeting (Feb. 10), met with Martin Shanks, Village Administrator, and attended the SCLS Delivery Committee virtual meeting (Feb. 11). All staff continue to complete phishing / computer safety training modules required by SCLS. Jodi attended the Strategic Plan Committee meeting (Feb. 15) and a Columbia County Director virtual meeting (Feb. 19). Jodi attended the Poynette Village Board meeting (Feb. 22) and an ALA grant review meeting (Feb. 24). We continued training with our new part-time employee in February. Katy attended webinars on "Beanstack Administrative Essentials" and "Beanstack Summer Points Model" (Feb. 25). | |||||||||
| BUDGET REPORT | |||||||||
| Deposits | |||||||||
| Date | Deposits | Amount | |||||||
| Village Library Account | 2/10/2021 | Fines & Fees | $25.45 | ||||||
| 2/10/2021 | Dane Co. (Adj. County Payment) | $763.00 | |||||||
| 2/10/2021 | Lake Wisc. Lions Donation | $100.00 | |||||||
| 2/17/2021 | Fines & Fees | $35.15 | |||||||
| 2/17/2021 | Dodge Co. (Adj. County Payment) | $3.00 | |||||||
| 2/17/2021 | Columbia Co. Library Service Fund | $61,971.00 | |||||||
| 2/24/2021 | Fines & Fees | $72.95 | |||||||
| 2/24/2021 | Sauk Co. (Adj. County Pymt) | $50.15 | |||||||
| 2/24/2021 | Town of Arlington Donation | $500.00 | |||||||
| 2/24/2021 | Donation for Book Purchase (M. & D. Johnson) | $200.00 | |||||||
| Deposits (Continued) | |||||||||
| Library Checking Account at Hometown Bank | 2/10/2021 | Misc. Cash Donations (Undesignated) | $11.80 | ||||||
| 2/17/2021 | $4.25 | ||||||||
| 2/24/2021 | $11.20 | ||||||||
| Total | $63,747.95 | ||||||||
| Expenses | |||||||||
| Vouchers | Amount | Description | |||||||
| Amazon | $1,188.32 | Books / Donations / Music / DVD / Programs | |||||||
| Complete Office | $67.20 | Office Supplies | |||||||
| Kilbourn Public Library (Wisc Dells) | $335.00 | 2021 Large Print Book Rotation | |||||||
| Midwest Tape | $100.44 | DVDs | |||||||
| Piggly Wiggly | $29.03 | Programs | |||||||
| Portage Daily Register | $385.99 | 52 Week Subscription Renewal; 6 days/week | |||||||
| Rhyme | $132.61 | Copier | |||||||
| SCLS | $45.95 | Bulk Barcode Label Order | |||||||
| Verizon | $17.05 | Mobile Hotspot (02/01 - 03/23/21) | |||||||
| VISA | $111.10 | Programs; Large Print Books | |||||||
| Shining Bright | $225.00 | February | |||||||
| CenturyLink | $146.82 | Phone & fax - February | |||||||
| Alliant Energy | $656.31 | Electric & gas - February | |||||||
| Salaries | $7,622.89 | Paid on 02/11 & 02/25/2021 | |||||||
| Total | $11,063.71 | ||||||||
