Minutes_Library Board of Trustees Update 11.16.2023Copyrighted
January 3, 2024
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 01.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings of December 18, 2023; Civil Service
Commission of December 13, 2023; Library Board of Trustees Update
of November 16, 2023; Zoning Board of Adjustment of December 14,
2023.
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
City Council Proceedings of December 18, 2023 Supporting Documentation
Civil Service Commission of December 13, 2023 Supporting Documentation
Library Board of Trustees Update of November 16, Supporting Documentation
2023
Zoning Board of Adjustment of December 14, 2023 Supporting Documentation
Carnegie -Stout Public Library
Library Board of Trustees Update
From the Meeting November 16, 2023
Present: Victor Lieberman, President; Alanda Gregory, Vice -President; and Trustees,
Robert Armstrong, Greg Gorton, Christy Monk, and Pam Mullin
• The Board approved library expenditures
• Library year-to-date statistics are seeing some trending increases. Total
circulation is up 8%, visitor count is up 13%, and computer and Wi-Fi usage is up
60%. Maker Space Visits are up 38%
• The library is adding a new streaming service that features Spanish -language
movies, television series, children's content, live theatrical performances and live
opera. The Shelf TV is a new platform for public libraries built. Promotion of the
service will begin this Winter.
• The database software ResCarta, which provides access to the Telegraph Herald
archives has had a significant software upgrade. The upgrades include faster
searching speeds and enhanced security features.
• A new laser cutter/engraver has been added to the Maker Space. The previous unit
had reached its end -of -life and replacement parts are no longer available. The new
unit is much larger and has the capability for some larger and exciting new
projects.
• The December/January Art @ your Library installation will open on December 1.
Fourteen local artists will be featuring their work for the holiday show, which will
be on display until January 22.
October 2023 Highlights
Count
Total Checkouts
39,341
Total Visitors
16,871
Total Program Attendance
2,476
Total Computer/Wi-Fi Use
17,196
ULibraoard of Trustees
Victor Lieberma , Board Presi ent
Alanda Gregory, Vice -President
Andy Bland, Board Secretary
Robert Armstrong
Greg Gorton
Christy Monk
Pam Mullin
Nick Rossman, Library Director