MUNICIPALITY OF CHATHAM-KENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT LIBRARY SERVICES INFORMATION REPORT
TO:
Mayor and Members of Council
FROM:
Kathryn Goodhue, B. Sc., MLIS CEO / Chief Librarian
DATE:
March 8, 2012
RE:
Chatham-Kent Public Library 2010 Annual Report
This report is for the information of Council. BACKGROUND The Chatham-Kent Public Library (CKPL) produces an annual report each year to promote the successes of the year and keep the community informed about library activities. COMMENTS Feedback on the Library’s earlier annual reports from Councillors, donors, Library patrons, and staff and trustees from other libraries has been very positive. A total of 500 copies have been produced. They were sent to the Library’s most generous donors and will also be displayed and distributed in all Library locations. One of the CKPL highlights for 2010 was the renovation of the Bothwell Branch, which now has central air and is completely accessible from the entrance to the shelving to the washrooms. The very successful free income tax clinics were hosted for the second year, assisting over 75 low income individuals. Local authors continue to be supported by CKPL with ten different local authors holding book signings across the system. More teens used the Library in 2010 with an increased usage of 6.7% over 2009 in the young adult collections. Copies of the 2010 Library Annual Report have been supplied to the members of Council, as an attachment to this report. CONSULTATION Consultation for this report was not required.
Chatham-Kent Public Library 2010 Annual Report
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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: The cost for 500 copies of the Chatham-Kent Public Library 2010 Annual Report was approximately $400 and was covered by the Library’s base printing budget. Prepared by:
Reviewed by:
_____________________________ Kathryn Goodhue, B. Sc., MLIS CEO / Chief Librarian
______________________________ Paul Lacina, Acting General Manager Community Development
Attachment: Chatham-Kent Public Library 2010 Annual Report P:\RTC\Library\2012\March 26 - 2010 Library Annual Report.doc
For a recommended donation of $25 or more, staff will select a brand new hardcover title; for lesser amounts, a suitable paperback can be chosen. A bookplate identifying the recipient, donor and occasion will be placed inside the front cover.
A sincere thank you to the following individuals & clubs who made donations over $100 in 2010: Blenheim Community Senior Citizens Group Blenheim Rotary Bothwell Optimist Club Chatham-Kent Arthritis Bluebird Club Chatham-Kent Community Foundation Chatham-Kent Dickens Fellowship Dresden Coffee Girls & Pals Fairport Rebekah Lodge Friends of the Blenheim Library Friends of the Ridgetown Library Kiwanis Club of Ridgetown Ladies Auxiliary Canadian Legion May Court Club of Chatham Merlin Beautification Committee Randolph Churchill Chapter IODE Retired Women Teachers of Ontario Ridgetown IODE Confederation Chapter Ridgetown Rotary Club Rotary Club of Chatham Rotary Club of Chatham Sunrise Rotary Club of Dresden Thamesville Tops Thamesville La Sertoma Tilbury Lioness Club Tilbury Optimist Club Women of the Moose Chapter 1030 Muriel & John Smyth Ross Stennett Stacey VanDaele Elaine Warriner Case Wessels
Joan Allin Paul & Gwen Beardsall Maryann, Karl & Jasmine Boehmke N. Lynne Brown Margaret Chinnick Ron & Cherie Coristine Bill & Carolyn Cornish Judy Cumming & Family Morris & Shirley Cuthbertson Keith & Susanne Drew Lillian Denomy Sue Easun Margaret Escott Margaret Fay Lawanna Huscroft Karen Kennedy Moira Kerr Derrick Lammers Barb & George Lyszak Ruthven MacLean Gloria Magee Sharon McDonnell Darcy McKeough Win Miller Maureen Myers Joseph Douglas O'Neill Mary Marg Pakulis Arlene Powell David & Anita Pudwell Chuck & Gail Scott Ted & Susanne Simpson
We would also like to thank the others who contributed financially or provided volunteer assistance to the ChathamKent Public Library throughout the year. Receipts for income tax purposes are issued for donations of $10 or more. For more information, contact the Administration Office at 519-354-2940 ext. 239.
WALLACEBURG WHEATLEY
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BLENHEIM BOTHWELL CHATHAM
2010 ANNUAL REPORT
… making connections
RIDGETOWN THAMESVILLE TILBURY
DRESDEN HIGHGATE MERLIN
Literary Angels
“Staff are very friendly and helpful. I can always count on assistance and I don’t feel that I am a bother or that my questions are trivial.”
Chatham-Kent Public Library Board Members Diane Daly — Chair Don Robinet Paul Bélanger Christie Dawson Susanne Drew Josette deBrouwer Marg Eberle Councillor Anne Gilbert Councillor Steve Pinsonneault Councillor Tom McGregor Councillor Bill Weaver
Dresden Branch— reading to municipal park program group
“This library is a beehive of activity. What a great place to be with all the books, etc that are offered to us.”
Tilbury Branch— children’s area
More Teens at the Library
Summer Reading Club
Teen usage was up 6.7% from 2009 and up 39.7% from 2008. Why? More budget dollars are being devoted to young adult materials.
In 2010, over 1,700 Chatham-Kent children were registered for the Summer Reading Club. Over the course of the summer, 266 programs were offered with approximately 9,000 participants. Circulation of children’s material during the program was over 59,000 items! The summer reading club was sponsored by TD Bank. Prizes and incentives were sponsored by the many community service groups through out CK.
2008 14,263
2009 22,178
2010 23,657
CKPL continues to foster partnerships in the Community and within Municipal Departments: In partnership with Economic Development, two Small Business workshops were hosted – Market Research and Business Plans In partnership with the Public Health Unit – Healthy Eating Seminars Many branches had the Chatham-Kent Police Services Canine Unit visit to introduce children to the working dogs and to answer questions Chatham-Kent Employment Resource Centre – CKPL continues to provide job searching resources and information sessions to assist CK residents as they prepare to return to the workforce
323,647 items in collection
23,523 items added to collection
146,170 holds placed
803,767 items circulated
The eBook collection was launched in mid-December. In the first two weeks, 83 titles were checked out and between December 24-27 over 40 more titles were checked out Patrons increasingly took advantage of the wireless service available at CKPL. Usage rose by 106% over 2010
Bothwell Branch Upgrades Bothwell branch received a much needed renovation in 2010. The branch is now located in the old fire hall, two doors down from the old location. The floor plan and layout are open and airy with a new circulation desk, shelving, carpet, and paint. The entire facility now offers an accessible door, shelving, tables and washroom. The branch also has central air!
CKPL’s first fundraiser was a success. “A Shadow on the Household” was held Saturday, January 30th with a sold-out audience. Many thanks to Bryan Prince and his family for all of their hard work and assistance CKPL completed a Community Hours Survey CKPL hired a consultant to work on a Marketing Strategy Plan
Meeting Community Needs:
Bryan Prince—A Shadow on the Household
Free tax assistance was offered to low-income citizens through the Canada Revenue Agency’s “Community Volunteer Income Tax Program” Students and tutors are using space at the Blenheim branch as a quiet study area A three-part job search workshop was hosted by local consultant, Pat Bossence
630,185 patrons served
3,876 reference questions answered
Technology
Highlights
Partnerships
Highlights:
428,025 visitors to website
79,621 customers accessed internet workstations
82,326 customers accessed online databases
1,872 programs offered
19,233 people attended programs
“Ladies are always awesome, friendly and helpful”
Beyond the Library Walls: CKPL staff travelled the community to promote awareness of library resources: Seniors’ Fairs in Tilbury and Blenheim The CK Youth Festival, with over 4,000 people in attendance The Learn, Share, Grow Festival at the Kinsmen Auditorium The Newcomers’ Fair
Support for Local Authors: Jane Anne Deighton – The Last Chapter(s) – End of Life Care Guide Kelley Armstrong— Kim Cottrell – Jimmy has the Bugaloo Zoo Flu signing books Kathryn Millard – Nugget Janet Forsyth – Use the Sunday Dishes Reverend Lloyd George Brown – Here & There: A Novel Elsie Thoonen & Jim Rutherford – Stories Behind the Mural John B. Lee – Dressed in Dead Uncles Robert Dinning – Heaven’s Casting Room Kelley Armstrong – Darket Power Trilogy Lou Ann Soontiens & Jim Gilbert – Breach of Faith, Breach of Trust “Don’t ever take away this library, I like the people who work here. I like how helpful they are and how the system works here. One of my favourite places.”
Annual Report 2010
Library Use - 2010 How the community is using CKPL – Weekly Average 7 973 people 7,973 l th through h th the d door 15 457 items physically circulated 15,457 369 CK residents attended p programs g at the Library y
New ways of using the Library Weekly averages - 2010 Information Database access
1 583 1,583
Library b a y website ebs e hits s
8,231 8, 3
Library catalogue hits (to renew books or place holds)
3,417
Wireless access
403 hours
Prosperous and Thriving Community Work closely with the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program through Canada Revenue Agency To provide no cost income tax preparation to low income earners
Key Message – CKPL works with community partners to meet the needs of the CK residents
Prosperous and Thriving Community CKPL worked with the Employment Resource Centre to provide job searching resources and information sessions to assist CK residents as they prepare to return to the workforce.
Key message – Meeting the needs of CK residents
Prosperous and Thriving Community CKPL continues to foster partnerships in the Community and within Municipal Departments In partnership with Economic Development, two Small Business workshops were hosted – Market Research and Business Plans Key message – Meeting the needs of CK entrepreneurs
High Quality Environment through Innovation Technology CKPL’s e-Book collection was launched in midDecember 2010. In the first two weeks 83 titles were checked out out. 2 2,883 883 audio books were checked out. Key message – Improving technological literacy in CK community
Healthy, Healthy Active Citizens Partnered with Public Health to provide: › Healthy eating
workshops for empty nesters › Access to pedometers p › Resources to improve health and wellness
Key message – CKPL working with the Health Unit for Healthy, Active Citizens
Teens at the Library More Teens at the Library Teen usage was up 6.7% from 2009 and up 39.7% from 2008. Why? More budget dollars are being devoted to young adult materials.
2008 14,263
2009 22,178
2010 23,657
Key message – Creating collections of relevance to teens
Summer Reading Club In 2010 2010, over 1 1,700 700 Chatham Chatham-Kent Kent children were registered for the Summer Reading Club. Over the course of the summer, 266 programs were offered with approximately 9,000 participants. Circulation of children’s material during the program was over 59,000 59 000 items! The summer reading club was sponsored by TD Bank. Prizes and incentives were sponsored by many community service groups through out CK. Key message – CKPL helping to maintain reading skills over the summer months
Facility Updates Bothwell Branch received a much need renovation in 2010. The branch is now located in the former fire hall, two doors down from the former location. The floor plan and layout are open and airy with a new circulation desk, shelving, carpet, paint and central air. The entire facility now offers an accessible door, shelving, g tables and washroom.
Chatham-Kent Public Library Chatham...making connections
