Hours for November:
Wednesday, November 11th - Closed
Thanksgiving Week:
Wednesday, November 25th - 10am-2pm
Thursday, November 26th - Closed
Friday, November 27th - Closed
Saturday, November 28th - 9am-2pm
Any questions, please call us at 508 529-6272
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Monday, November 2, 2009
Report of the Library Director for October 2009
Circulation
Circulation for October was 4,451 items. This is a slight decrease from last month, September 2009 (2.1% decrease) and nearly identical to last year, October 2008.
4,737 items were checked out at Upton’s circulation desk.
New Patron Registrations
21 new patrons registered in October, and 88 first graders got library cards as part of the annual field trip.
Collection Development
We added approximately 123 items to our collection in October.
Public Computers
The new printer, laptops and wireless network have been in public use for the last month. The printer is much faster and reliable, and I am planning on removing all but 1 of the small desktop printers. I will retain one for people that want to use their own paper. The laptops have been in high demand, especially with some of our regular teenaged patrons. This frees up the desktop stations for people making a quick visit to check email. The wireless network has been used several times.
My only concern at this point is that the lack of restrictions on the printer is leading to people printing pages they don’t really need, and taking printouts without paying the 10cent fee. I have posted some more signs and staff will be reminding patrons that there is a printing fee.
BBC Audiobooks collection
We have been enrolled in the BBC audiobooks on CD standing order plan since July, and I am pleased with the quality and selection they offer. Most of the new audiobooks are checked out within a few days after I put them on display. By the end of the year, we will be out of space on our current audiobook shelves, so I am thinking of ways to find more space or possibly move that collection again.
Reserve period
We have changed the length of time we hold a requested item for pickup after it arrives in Upton down to 7 business days (9 calendar days), instead of our previous 12-14 days. This change brings us in line with CWMARS policy, and was required so our policy would correspond to some automated features of the CWMARS system, such as the pickup dates included in email notifications and in the online catalog.
Because of this change, we adjusted how we send second notifications. All patrons will now receive a reminder phone call if the item is not picked up within 4 business days, the item will then be held for 3 more business days, and then returned to the owning library.
Aside from a few hiccups (one patron got phonecalls on 3 successive days), the new system seems to be going smoothly, and I have already noticed that holds are being picked up more promptly.
Programs
Library book group: 9 patrons met on October 28th.
Senior book group: 9 people met on October 6th.
Thursday storytime averaged 6 children per session.
TinyTots lapsit averaged 24 participants.
Teen Tuesday was held October 13th.
Library Table: 4 visits, averaged 6 patrons and 20 items.
Special Events in October
October 19th and 26th : The first grade classes from Memorial School visited the library for a tour, and 88 children got new library cards.
Volunteers
16 items were delivered to 2 patrons on October 6th.
Upcoming Events in November:
Library Schedule: Closed Wednesday, Nov 11th, Open 10-2 on Wednesday, Nov 25th, Closed Thursday Nov 26th and Friday Nov 27th, Open 9-2 on Saturday Nov 28th.
Nov 13th: annual ULTRA book buying trip to Barnes & Noble.
Plans for Next Month
1) Remove desktop printers, and continue to evaluate laptop and printer use.
2) Complete action plan update for long range plan.
3) Begin process of annual staff reviews.
Circulation for October was 4,451 items. This is a slight decrease from last month, September 2009 (2.1% decrease) and nearly identical to last year, October 2008.
4,737 items were checked out at Upton’s circulation desk.
New Patron Registrations
21 new patrons registered in October, and 88 first graders got library cards as part of the annual field trip.
Collection Development
We added approximately 123 items to our collection in October.
Public Computers
The new printer, laptops and wireless network have been in public use for the last month. The printer is much faster and reliable, and I am planning on removing all but 1 of the small desktop printers. I will retain one for people that want to use their own paper. The laptops have been in high demand, especially with some of our regular teenaged patrons. This frees up the desktop stations for people making a quick visit to check email. The wireless network has been used several times.
My only concern at this point is that the lack of restrictions on the printer is leading to people printing pages they don’t really need, and taking printouts without paying the 10cent fee. I have posted some more signs and staff will be reminding patrons that there is a printing fee.
BBC Audiobooks collection
We have been enrolled in the BBC audiobooks on CD standing order plan since July, and I am pleased with the quality and selection they offer. Most of the new audiobooks are checked out within a few days after I put them on display. By the end of the year, we will be out of space on our current audiobook shelves, so I am thinking of ways to find more space or possibly move that collection again.
Reserve period
We have changed the length of time we hold a requested item for pickup after it arrives in Upton down to 7 business days (9 calendar days), instead of our previous 12-14 days. This change brings us in line with CWMARS policy, and was required so our policy would correspond to some automated features of the CWMARS system, such as the pickup dates included in email notifications and in the online catalog.
Because of this change, we adjusted how we send second notifications. All patrons will now receive a reminder phone call if the item is not picked up within 4 business days, the item will then be held for 3 more business days, and then returned to the owning library.
Aside from a few hiccups (one patron got phonecalls on 3 successive days), the new system seems to be going smoothly, and I have already noticed that holds are being picked up more promptly.
Programs
Library book group: 9 patrons met on October 28th.
Senior book group: 9 people met on October 6th.
Thursday storytime averaged 6 children per session.
TinyTots lapsit averaged 24 participants.
Teen Tuesday was held October 13th.
Library Table: 4 visits, averaged 6 patrons and 20 items.
Special Events in October
October 19th and 26th : The first grade classes from Memorial School visited the library for a tour, and 88 children got new library cards.
Volunteers
16 items were delivered to 2 patrons on October 6th.
Upcoming Events in November:
Library Schedule: Closed Wednesday, Nov 11th, Open 10-2 on Wednesday, Nov 25th, Closed Thursday Nov 26th and Friday Nov 27th, Open 9-2 on Saturday Nov 28th.
Nov 13th: annual ULTRA book buying trip to Barnes & Noble.
Plans for Next Month
1) Remove desktop printers, and continue to evaluate laptop and printer use.
2) Complete action plan update for long range plan.
3) Begin process of annual staff reviews.
Friday, October 2, 2009
Wireless Hotspot!
The Upton Town Library is now able to provide guest access to its wireless network, thanks to a grant from the Upton Men's Club and iSolve!
Any computer with a wireless ethernet card can now connect directly to the internet at the Upton Library. This service is free to all our patrons.
Any computer with a wireless ethernet card can now connect directly to the internet at the Upton Library. This service is free to all our patrons.
Director's Report for September, 2009
Circulation
Circulation for September was 4,546 items. This is a slight decrease from last month, August 2009 (3.2% decrease) but a slight increase from last year, September 2008 (3.9% decrease).
4,660 items were checked out at Upton’s circulation desk.
New Patron Registrations
18 new patrons registered in September.
Collection Development
We added approximately 150 items to our collection in September.
Highlights from State Financial Form:
This month, the second half of our annual report to the MBLC is due, the financial report and certification application.
We met all the requirements for certification in FY09, the two main ones being the municipal appropriation, and our materials expenditure. We are required to spend at least 19% of our appropriated budget on materials, and in FY09, we spent 22%.
Compared to FY08, our total expenditures for FY09 were nearly equal. We spent significantly less in FY09 on supplies and programs, and slightly less on materials, while spending more on salaries and wages.
Our materials expenses were slightly down in all categories, except for a 9% decrease in book expenses, and a 19% increase in DVD expenses.
The recession hit our trust funds, in FY09 their value decreased by $270, instead of the $2,077 interest income we accrued in FY08.
Public Computers
The new printer, laptops and wireless network have been installed and are ready for public use. The printer and wireless access are currently in use, both are open and unrestricted, not requiring any passwords or special permission to use. This is most convenient for both patrons and staff, but I will be keeping an eye on usage for any potential abuse of the resources.
The laptops need some more work with configuration, software installation and check-out procedures before they are ready for public use. Once the laptops are being used, my plan is to remove one of our current desktop workstations to make room for a display area or more shelving.
Replacement Library Card Policy
Our current policy states that replacement library cards can be purchased for a fee of $3.00. Last year when we began requiring patrons to present their library card for all transactions, we offered free library cards to all patrons. I would like to revisit our library card replacement policy, so all staff can act consistently. I recommend we revise our policy to charge $1.00 for a replacement card, and stop offering free replacement cards.
Programs
Library book group: met on September 30th.
Senior book group: 8 people met on September 1st.
Thursday storytime averaged 5 children per session. Afternoon storytime has resumed, and attendance has been sporadic, ranging from a high of 9 to a low of 2.
TinyTots lapsit resumed on September 11th, and averaged 18 participants.
Teen Tuesday was attended by 11 young adults.
Library Table: 5 visits, averaged 9 patrons and 18 items.
Special Events in September
September 16th, 7 members of Ultra teen group participated in a trivia contest hosted by Shrewsbury public library.
September 17th, Financial Seminar was canceled because of no participation.
Volunteers
16 items were delivered to 2 patrons on September 1st.
Upcoming Events in October
October 19th and 26th, the first grade classes from Memorial school visit the library for a tour and get library cards.
Plans for Next Month
1) Finish preparing new laptops and remove 1 desktop workstation.
2) Prepare action plan update for long range plan.
3) Return to weeding projects.
Circulation for September was 4,546 items. This is a slight decrease from last month, August 2009 (3.2% decrease) but a slight increase from last year, September 2008 (3.9% decrease).
4,660 items were checked out at Upton’s circulation desk.
New Patron Registrations
18 new patrons registered in September.
Collection Development
We added approximately 150 items to our collection in September.
Highlights from State Financial Form:
This month, the second half of our annual report to the MBLC is due, the financial report and certification application.
We met all the requirements for certification in FY09, the two main ones being the municipal appropriation, and our materials expenditure. We are required to spend at least 19% of our appropriated budget on materials, and in FY09, we spent 22%.
Compared to FY08, our total expenditures for FY09 were nearly equal. We spent significantly less in FY09 on supplies and programs, and slightly less on materials, while spending more on salaries and wages.
Our materials expenses were slightly down in all categories, except for a 9% decrease in book expenses, and a 19% increase in DVD expenses.
The recession hit our trust funds, in FY09 their value decreased by $270, instead of the $2,077 interest income we accrued in FY08.
Public Computers
The new printer, laptops and wireless network have been installed and are ready for public use. The printer and wireless access are currently in use, both are open and unrestricted, not requiring any passwords or special permission to use. This is most convenient for both patrons and staff, but I will be keeping an eye on usage for any potential abuse of the resources.
The laptops need some more work with configuration, software installation and check-out procedures before they are ready for public use. Once the laptops are being used, my plan is to remove one of our current desktop workstations to make room for a display area or more shelving.
Replacement Library Card Policy
Our current policy states that replacement library cards can be purchased for a fee of $3.00. Last year when we began requiring patrons to present their library card for all transactions, we offered free library cards to all patrons. I would like to revisit our library card replacement policy, so all staff can act consistently. I recommend we revise our policy to charge $1.00 for a replacement card, and stop offering free replacement cards.
Programs
Library book group: met on September 30th.
Senior book group: 8 people met on September 1st.
Thursday storytime averaged 5 children per session. Afternoon storytime has resumed, and attendance has been sporadic, ranging from a high of 9 to a low of 2.
TinyTots lapsit resumed on September 11th, and averaged 18 participants.
Teen Tuesday was attended by 11 young adults.
Library Table: 5 visits, averaged 9 patrons and 18 items.
Special Events in September
September 16th, 7 members of Ultra teen group participated in a trivia contest hosted by Shrewsbury public library.
September 17th, Financial Seminar was canceled because of no participation.
Volunteers
16 items were delivered to 2 patrons on September 1st.
Upcoming Events in October
October 19th and 26th, the first grade classes from Memorial school visit the library for a tour and get library cards.
Plans for Next Month
1) Finish preparing new laptops and remove 1 desktop workstation.
2) Prepare action plan update for long range plan.
3) Return to weeding projects.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Education Funding Program
Education Funding Seminar
6:30-8:00
September 17th
Upton Town Library
Its back to school time, and some of you may be thinking about saving for your children’s college education.
The Upton Library is hosting a seminar presented by New York Life Insurance Company on Education Funding, including grant and loan options as well as investments. The seminar will be held from 6:30-8:00pm on Thursday, September 17th. Depending on attendance, the seminar will be held either in the Library, or across the street in the Town Hall. Please call Matthew at 508-529-6272 or email mbachtol@cwmars.org with any questions.
6:30-8:00
September 17th
Upton Town Library
Its back to school time, and some of you may be thinking about saving for your children’s college education.
The Upton Library is hosting a seminar presented by New York Life Insurance Company on Education Funding, including grant and loan options as well as investments. The seminar will be held from 6:30-8:00pm on Thursday, September 17th. Depending on attendance, the seminar will be held either in the Library, or across the street in the Town Hall. Please call Matthew at 508-529-6272 or email mbachtol@cwmars.org with any questions.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
Labels
- April 2008 (1)
- april 2009 (1)
- article (1)
- August 2008 (1)
- august 2009 (1)
- budget (1)
- closing (2)
- december 2008 (1)
- director's report (18)
- grant (1)
- hours (1)
- january 2009 (2)
- July 2008 (1)
- july 2009 (2)
- july 4th (1)
- June 2008 (1)
- June 2009 (2)
- libraries in the news (1)
- library hours (1)
- march 2008 (1)
- March 2009 (1)
- may 2008 (2)
- May 2009 (1)
- movies (3)
- news (1)
- news article (1)
- November 2009 (1)
- October 2008 (1)
- October 2009 (1)
- program (1)
- schedule (1)
- September 2008 (1)
- september 2009 (2)
- town crier (3)
- town meeting (3)
- upton men's club (1)
- weather (1)
- wifi (1)
- wireless (1)
 |
| Get a free website hit counter today. |
