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Library staff says January was busiest month on record, issues new anniversary cards
Summary
Library staff reported January was exceptionally busy, announced 1,000 anniversary-plus-50 cards with barcode changes that could affect Libby reservations, and noted declines in mass-market paperback availability.
Steve, the library staff member giving the report, told trustees that January had been unusually busy. "The month of January, was exceptionally good. It actually was the busiest month ever," he said, highlighting a surge in visits and circulation.
Staff announced a run of 1,000 anniversary-plus-50 library cards; Steve warned that swapping patrons to the new card changes the barcode and "can affect your, Libby stuff," but staff can add a backup barcode on the new cards to preserve holds and reservations. He also described publishing market changes that have already reduced mass-market paperback supply and said the library will continue ordering hardbacks and trade paperbacks. Trustees asked about staffing and whether the city conducts exit interviews; Steve said the city's personnel department handles exit interviews, and he and trustees discussed program attendance trends, noting teen programs remain the hardest to attract (recent teen painting program had about "6 or 7" attendees).
