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Library reports record card registrations, steady checkouts after mall move; outreach events draw hundreds
Summary
Library staff reported the highest recent total registered borrowers, steady physical checkouts dominated by Escondido residents, growing digital checkouts (Overdrive/Libby largest), and several outreach events — including a career fair with about 43 employers and roughly 200 job seekers.
Reno, library director, told trustees the library has seen record-high total registered borrowers in recent months, noting an increase of about 2,000 registered borrowers between June and August and reporting a total near 98,000 at the time of the meeting. Reno said the number remains high in part because accounts are not cleared quickly; card registration renewals occur every three years under current policy.
Reno said digital materials continue to grow: OverDrive/Libby accounts for the majority of digital checkouts, with Hoopla second and a variety of other online resources contributing smaller monthly totals. Link+ checkouts remain steady in the roughly 300-per-month range.
Staff presented usage changes after…
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