| LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT | |||||||||
| Tuesday, May 11, 2021 | |||||||||
| LIBRARY NEWS | |||||||||
| Poynette Library received a $3,000 grant from American Library Association (ALA) in May. Jodi Bailey wrote an article which was published in the Poynette Press and began taking the e-course required by grant guidelines. Jodi met with the Friends of the Poynette Library, making plans to enhance the outdoor area behind the library, utilizing the grant & other funds. The Strategic Plan Committee met and selected Wed., May 26 & Thrs., June 10 for their community in-person meetings to discuss the survey data. They will continue to collect survey data through May 15. There were 14 Curbside pick-up appointments scheduled by patrons from April 1-30. | |||||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| 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 | 2,522 | |||||
| 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 | |||||||
| 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 | 1,709 | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| 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 | 13,106 | |||||
| Change in YTD Checkouts: | -41.56% | 26.52% | |||||||
| 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 | |||||||
| 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 | 2,208 | ||||||
| 2021 PROGRAMS | |||||||||
| Storytime on the Go and the Story Windows programs continued in April. Katy Hanousek provided support to patrons by frequently updating and monitoring the library's website and FaceBook page. We celebrated National Library Week April 5-9, which included a coloring contest, guessing contest, FaceBook mystery contest, cookie giveaway and an on-line video compilation of the library's recent updates. On April 22nd, we participated in a virtual program in collaboration with other Columbia County Libraries called "Spirits of Earth" which taught participants about effigy mounds in Wisconsin. Katy provided St. Peter's daycare with three "Book Bundles" (bugs/bees; flowers; Mother's Day) throughout the month of April. | |||||||||
| 2021 Programs (Continued) | |||||||||
| Date | Event | Target Audience | Format | On-Going | Number of Participants | ||||
| Feb. 22 - Apr. 16 | BINGO | All Ages | Self-Directed | 11 | |||||
| April, 2021 | 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten | Children (Ages 0-11) | Self-Directed | 41 | |||||
| April, 2021 | Baby Board Book Program | Children (Ages 0-11) | Self-Directed | 0 | |||||
| April, 2021 | Teen Book Reviewer Program | Young Adult (12-18) | Self-Directed | 13 | |||||
| April, 2021 | Story Windows | All Ages | Self-Directed | (No data) | |||||
| April, 2021 | StoryTime On-the-Go | All Ages | Self-Directed | 9 | |||||
| April, 2021 | Daycare Outreach: Themed Book Bundles | Children (Ages 0-11) | Self-Directed | 3 | |||||
| April 5-9, 2021 | Coloring Contest for Nat. Library Week | Children (Ages 0-11) | Self-Directed | 33 | |||||
| April 5-9, 2021 | Guessing Contest for Nat. Library Week | All Ages | Self-Directed | 36 | |||||
| April 5-9, 2021 | Video Compilation for Nat. Library Week | All Ages | Self-Directed | 87 | |||||
| April 6, 2021 | Cookie Giveaway for Nat. Library Week | All Ages | Self-Directed | 100 | |||||
| April 8, 2021 | FB Mystery Contest for Nat. Library Week (Led by Katy) | Adults | Live Virtual | 12 | |||||
| April 22, 2021 | Spirits of Earth: Effigy Mounds in Wisc. (Col. Co.) | All Ages | Live Virtual | 80 | |||||
| TOTAL | 10 | 54 | 371 | ||||||
| CONTINUING EDUCATION/ APRIL MEETINGS | |||||||||
| Dave Kreklow attended a virtual SCLS Circulation Services User Group meeting (4/1). Jodi met with the Friends of the Library and the Chamber Scholarship Committee (4/6). Jodi attended a virtual SCLS Delivery Committee meeting (4/8), a Village Management team meeting (4/13), a Chamber of Commerce meeting (4/14), and a one-on-one monthly meeting with Martin Shanks, Village Administrator (4/15). Jodi attended a virtual Columbia Co. All-Director meeting (4/16) and virtual ALA grant orientations (4/21 & 4/27). Jodi attended the Poynette Village Board meeting (4/26), a Strategic Plan Committee meeting (4/27), and an SCLS webinar "Library Social Workers" (4/28). Jodi met with a contractor re: bids for the outdoor area (4/29) and began completing the modules for the e-course required by the ALA grant. Katy attended 3 webinars: "From Plexiglass to Physical Distancing: Library Spaces in 2021" (4/15); SCLS "Virtual Job Fair" (4/21); and DPI's "Showcase of Successful Projects that Extend Broadband" (4/29). 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 | 4/14/2020 | Fines & Fees (cash) | $77.05 | ||||||
| 4/14/2021 | Fines & Fees (check for lost book) | $13.00 | |||||||
| 4/14/2021 | Donation (Joan Melba Roth memorial) | $100.00 | |||||||
| 4/28/2021 | Friends of Poynette Library donation (DVD series) | $91.94 | |||||||
| 4/28/2021 | Fines & Fees | $45.65 | |||||||
| Deposits (Continued) | |||||||||
| Library Checking Account at Hometown Bank | 4/14/2021 | Misc. Cash Donations (Undesignated) | $15.10 | ||||||
| 4/28/2021 | $2.60 | ||||||||
| Total | $345.34 | ||||||||
| Expenses | |||||||||
| Vouchers | Amount | Description | |||||||
| Amazon | $1,439.91 | Books; Donations (Kemp/Friends/Nelson); Programs | |||||||
| APG (Adams Publishing Group) | $757.50 | Strategic Plan Survey printing/distrib./newspaper ads | |||||||
| Midwest Tape | $68.98 | Audio Book; DVD Series (Friends Donation) | |||||||
| Poynette Press | $65.00 | Subscription Renewal 06/2021 - 06/2022 | |||||||
| Rhyme | $182.82 | Copier | |||||||
| Verizon | $10.02 | Mobile Hotspot (04/24 - 05/23/21) | |||||||
| VISA | $526.46 | Books; Maintenance & Office Supplies; Programs | |||||||
| WiLS | $54.25 | Transparent Language Renewal 2/1/2021 - 01/31/2022 | |||||||
| Shining Bright | $225.00 | April | |||||||
| CenturyLink | $147.55 | Phone & fax - April | |||||||
| Alliant Energy | $295.39 | Electric & gas - April | |||||||
| Salaries | $7,606.32 | Paid on 04/08 & 04/22 | |||||||
| Total | $11,379.20 | ||||||||
