HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-17-2023-BLT-AGENDA PACKETCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES AGENDA
Newport Beach Central Library
1000 Avocado Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Tuesday, January 17, 2023 - 5:00 PM
Board of Library Trustees Members:
Paul Watkins, Chair
Janet Ray, Vice Chair
Douglas Coulter, Secretary
Barbara Glabman, Trustee
Ash Kumra, Trustee
Staff Members:
Melissa Hartson, Library Services Director
Francine Jacome, Administrative Support Specialist
The Board of Library Trustees meeting is subject to the Ralph M. Brown Act. Among other things, the Brown Act
requires that the Board of Library Trustees agenda be posted at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance of each regular
meeting and that the public be allowed to comment on agenda items before the Commission and items not on the
agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board of Library Trustees. The Chair may limit public
comments to a reasonable amount of time, generally three (3) minutes per person.
The public can submit questions and comments in writing for the Board of Library Trustees to consider. Please send
them by email to the Library Services Department at LibraryBoard@newportbeachca.gov by Monday, January 16, at 4:00
p.m. to give the Board of Library Trustees time to consider your comments. All emails will be made part of the record.
The City of Newport Beach’s goal is to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. If, as an
attendee or a participant at this meeting, you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, we will
attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact Melissa Hartson, Library Services Director, at
least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting to inform us of your particular needs and to determine if accommodation
is feasible at (949) 717-3801 or mhartson@newportbeachca.gov.
NOTICE REGARDING PRESENTATIONS REQUIRING USE OF CITY EQUIPMENT
Any presentation requiring the use of the City of Newport Beach’s equipment must be submitted to the Library Services
Department 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting.
I.CALL MEETING TO ORDER
II.ROLL CALL
III.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV.NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
The City provides a yellow sign-in card to assist in the preparation of the minutes. The
completion of the card is not required in order to address the Board of Library Trustees. If the
optional sign-in card has been completed, it should be placed in the tray provided.
The Board of Library Trustees of Newport Beach welcomes and encourages community
participation. Public comments are generally limited to three (3) minutes per person to allow
everyone to speak. Written comments are encouraged as well. The Board of Library Trustees
has the discretion to extend or shorten the time limit on agenda or non-agenda items. As a
courtesy, please turn cell phones off or set them in the silent mode.
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V.CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under CONSENT CALENDAR are considered to be routine and will all be
enacted by one motion in the form listed below. Board of Library Trustees have received
detailed staff reports on each of the items recommending an action. There will be no separate
discussion of these items prior to the time the Board of Library Trustees votes on the motion
unless members of the Board of Library Trustees request specific items to be discussed and/or
removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. Members of the public who wish to
discuss a Consent Calendar item should come forward upon invitation by the Chair.
A.Consent Calendar Items
All matters listed under CONSENT CALENDAR are considered to be routine and will all be
enacted by one motion in the form listed below. [Board/Committee/Commission] Members
have received detailed staff reports on each of the items recommending an action. There will be
no separate discussion of these items prior to the time the [Board/Committee/Commission]
votes on the motion unless members of the [Board/Committee/Commission] request specific
items to be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.
Members of the public who wish to discuss a Consent Calendar item should come forward to
the lectern upon invitation by the Chair.
Minutes of the Dec 19, 2022 Board of Library Trustees Meeting (pp. 5-12)1.
DRAFT OF MINUTES
Patron Comments (pp. 13-15)2.
Monthly review of evaluations of library services through suggestions and requests
received from patrons.
PATRON COMMENTS
Library Activities (pp. 16-24)3.
Monthly update of library events, services and statistics.
DECEMBER ACTIVITIES
Expenditure Status Report (pp. 25-26)4.
Monthly expenditure status of the library's operating expenses, services, salaries and
benefits by department.
DECEMBER EXPENDITURES
Board of Library Trustees Monitoring List (p. 27)5.
List of agenda items and dates for monthly review of projects by the Board of Library
Trustees.
MONITORING LIST
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VI.CURRENT BUSINESS
A.Items for Review
Circulation Policy (NBPL 12)(pp. 28-48)6.
Staff requests that the Board of Library Trustees review and approve the revisions to
Library Policy NBPL 12, Circulation Policy.
STAFF REPORT
ATTACHMENTS A-C
Internet Use Policy (NBPL 5)(pp. 49-55)7.
Staff recommends that the Board of Library Trustees review and approve revisions
to Library Policy NBPL 5, Internet Use Policy.
STAFF REPORT
ATTACHMENTS A-C
Rules for Acceptable Use of Wireless Internet Connections (NBPL 11)(pp.56-
59)
8.
Staff recommends that the Board of Library Trustees review and approve revisions
to Library Policy NBPL 11, Rules for Acceptable Use of Wireless Internet
Connections.
STAFF REPORT
ATTACHMENTS A-C
NBPL eBranch, Database and Downloadable Services (pp. 60-61)9.
Staff will provide an update and review of the Library eBranch, database and
downloadable services.
STAFF REPORT
Acceptance of Donations (p. 62)10.
Staff recommends that the Board of Library Trustees approve the acceptance of a
donation from the Newport Beach Public Library Foundation and Harbor View
Elementary.
STAFF REPORT
Lecture Hall Update11.
Trustee Ray will report on activities related to the Library Lecture Hall project.
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Balboa Branch Replacement Update12.
Trustee Ray will report on activities related to the Balboa Branch Replacement
project.
Library Services13.
Report of Library issues regarding services, patrons and staff.
B.Monthly Reports
Library Foundation Liaison Reports14.
A. Library Foundation Board - Report of the most recently attended meeting.
B. Library Live Lectures Committee - Report of the most recently attended meeting.
C. Witte Lectures Committee - Report of the most recently attended meeting.
Friends of the Library Liaison Report15.
Trustee update of the most recently attended Friends of the Library Board meeting.
Literacy Services Liaison Report16.
Trustee update of the most recently attended Literacy Services Advisory Board
meeting.
VII.PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Public comments are invited and non-agenda items generally considered to be within the
subject matter jurisdiction of the Board of Library Trustees. Speakers must limit comments to
three (3) minutes. Before speaking, we invite, but do not require, you to state your name for the
record. The Board of Library Trustees has the discretion to extend or shorten the speakers’
time limit on agenda or non-agenda items, provided the time limit adjustment is applied equally
to all speakers. As a courtesy, please turn cell phones off or set them in the silent mode.
VIII.BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES ANNOUNCEMENTS OR MATTERS WHICH
MEMBERS WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION
ACTION OR REPORT (NON-DISCUSSION ITEM)
IX.ADJOURNMENT
DRAFT
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Board of Library Trustees Newport Beach Central Library 1000 Avocado Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92660 Meeting Minutes Monday, December 19, 2022 – 5:00 p.m. I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER – 5:00 P.M. II. ROLL CALL – Roll Call by Francine Jacome, Administrative Support Specialist
Trustees Present: Chair Paul Watkins, Vice Chair Janet Ray, Secretary Douglas Coulter, Trustee Ash Kumra (arrived 5:06 p.m.) Trustees Absent: Trustee Barbara Glabman (excused) Staff Present: Melissa Hartson, Library Services Director
Francine Jacome, Administrative Support Specialist Rebecca Lightfoot, Adult Services Coordinator/Acting Library Services Manager
Annika Helmuth, Branch and Youth Services Coordinator Andrew Kachaturian, Circulation and Technical Processing Coordinator
Leah Duffy, Mariners Reference Librarian Staff Absent: III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Led by Vice Chair Ray IV. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC – Waived V. CONSENT CALENDAR – Administrative Support Specialist Francine Jacome A. Consent Calendar Items
1. Minutes of the November 21, 2022 Board of Library Trustees (BLT) Meeting
Chair Watkins stated that there was a quorum confirmed that the other Trustees did not wish to discuss and/or did not wish to remove items from the Consent Calendar.
Vice Chair Ray noted that she would abstain from voting on the minutes. 2. Patron Comments Monthly review of evaluations of library services through suggestions and requests received from patrons.
Chair Watkins explained he had asked Library Services Director Hartson about LinkedIn learning and directed the BLT to Page 13 and Patron Comment #7.
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Library Services Director Melissa Hartson explained it was a database that was formerly
run by Linda.com. LinkedIn purchased Linda.com and ultimately requested that library patrons sign up for a LinkedIn account. Due to that they canceled the subscription. Many libraries did not want to make patrons sign up for an outside account to access a database. The Library then subscribed to Udemy which was a very similar database featuring a series of personal enrichment classes. Now the Library was happy to be back with LinkedIn learning and offer it again.
Chair Watkins asked if it was like Udemy.
Library Services Director Hartson thought it had more specialized courses. Udemy was not as focused or specialized.
3.Library ActivitiesMonthly update of library events, services, and statistics.
4.Expenditure Status ReportMonthly expenditure status of the library's operating expenses, services, salaries,
and benefits by department.
Chair Watkins noted that 42% through the Fiscal Year (FY) and remained approximately 4.5% underbudget.
5.Board of Library Trustees Monitoring ListList of agenda items and dates for monthly review of projects by the BLT.
Chair Watkins called for the public comment.
Rhonda Watkins, Newport Beach resident, asked if the classes were free because Udemy
classes usually cost money.
Library Services Director Hartson explained that the Library took on the cost for the
patrons by subscribing to the database.
Chair Watkins called for a Motion on the minutes and Consent Calendar and noted that
Vice Chair Ray would abstain from the vote.
Library Services Director Hartson asked if Vice Chair Ray reviewed the minutes or packet.
Vice Chair Ray stated that she had not as she was not there.
Chair Watkins asked if she could second the minutes.
Library Services Director Hartson thought that was acceptable.
Trustee Kumra entered the meeting and stated that he would second the Motion.
Motion made by Secretary Coulter, seconded by Trustee Kumra, and carried (3-0-1-1) to approve the Consent Calendar with the minutes as presented.
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NOES: ABSTENTIONS: Ray ABSENCES: Glabman VI. CURRENT BUSINESS A. Items for Review 6. Circulation Policy Review (NBPL 12) Staff requests that the BLT review and approve the revisions to Library Policy NBPL 12, Circulation Policy. Andrew Kachaturian, Circulation and Technical Processing Coordinator explained that the policy was reviewed a short time ago. Accordingly, the only real change was related to the
policy for the confidentiality of records, which was being repealed at the beginning of 2023 and being replaced in the code.
Chair Watkins acknowledged that Jim Mosher was behind the code change and thanked him for his help. He then called for BLT comments or questions on NBPL 12 and heard none. He called for public comment.
Jim Mosher, Newport Beach resident, thanked Chair Watkins for acknowledging his previous comments. He referred to the first paragraph and asked for clarification on what a guest card was and how it differed from a library patron card. When he asked before staff explained what a guest card was, but he did not believe anyone who read the policy would understand that and how the privileges differed from a regular patron card. He suggested that was missing and could be added in the future. Chair Watkins asked staff to explain the guest card. Library Services Director Hartson explained that a guest card could be obtained by a
patron who did not have a library card and simply wanted to use a computer. In that case staff issued a one-time login for the computer.
Chair Watkins said that it was temporary and easier to obtain than a regular library card. Library Services Director Hartson agreed and said that the guest pass did not allow a person to check out any materials. It was limited access allowing for computer use. Chair Watkins recalled that the policy had some reference to making use of a computer on a temporary basis. Library Services Director Hartson agreed that there was a reference to a computer use only card in the Policy. That was slightly different in that it was a physical card that allowed access to computers multiple times. The guest login was a one-time temporary access. When people requested a guest card repeatedly, they were encouraged to get either a computer use or full access library card. In order to get a guest card someone needed to ask staff to provide a temporary login in. A computer use card holder did not have to ask
staff for a login every time.
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Chair Watkins suggested tabling the item so that the policy could reference guest cards and computer access cards. He asked staff if they needed to do that. Library Services Director Hartson said that they could designate the guest login versus a computer use card and return to the BLT if they wanted to do that. Chair Watkins said that the full library card should be referenced as well. There were three types of access to the library functions. Library Services Director Hartson agreed that could be done.
Chair Watkins asked the BLT what they thought and explained that was the first time he understood the differences between guest access and computer access cards.
Library Services Director Hartson said that staff did not call it a guest access card, they called it a guest pass. It was simply a receipt with a login number. The wording was there, and the policy was working.
Chair Watkins suggested staff take another look at the policy and then the BLT would hear it in January. He further requested a copy of the guest pass and computer access card information. Library Services Director Hartson agreed that could be done. Vice Chair Ray asked why someone would want a computer access card instead of signing up to be a patron of the library. Library Services Director Hartson said that it was used by people who did not have
residency in California. Anyone could get a library card, but in order to get a free library card one needed to be a California resident. For non-California residents it was a $10 annual fee.
Vice Chair Ray explained her son was in a PhD program in Utah and that information would be very helpful for him.
Chair Watkins confirmed that the BLT was okay with postponing the item to January and they agreed. 7. Review Holidays and Meeting Schedule Staff requests that the BLT review the 2023 holidays and meeting schedule. Chair Watkins directed everyone to the schedule on Page 46. He noted that in January and February 2023 the BLT meetings would be on Tuesdays due to Federal holidays. Both the meeting and the holiday schedules were acceptable to him, and he called for BLT comments and questions.
Trustee Kumra thought everything looked pretty standard.
Chair Watkins called for the public comment.
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Jim Mosher, Newport Beach resident, noted that moving the January and February meetings to Tuesday might cause a conflict with City Council meetings. However, all the BLT meetings would conflict with the Aviation Committee meeting which also meets on the third Monday at 5:00 p.m. When those meetings were canceled, he tried to attend the BLT meetings. Chair Watkins thanked Mr. Mosher and called for further comments but heard none. Motion made by Secretary Coulter, seconded by Trustee Kumra, and carried (4-0-0-1) to approve the 2023 holiday and meeting schedule.
AYES: Watkins, Ray, Coulter, Kumra NOES: ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENCES: Glabman 8. Lecture Hall Update Trustee Ray will report on activities related to the Library Lecture Hall project. Library Services Director Hartson reported that the City anticipated going out to bid soon with the hopes of breaking ground in the late spring. The project was moving forward. Chair Watkins called for comments and questions. Vice Chair Ray asked if Mr. Kappel had any updates about when they would break ground. Jerry Kappel, Newport Beach Public Library Foundation CEO (NBPLF), said that the project was projected to break ground in May.
Chair Watkins called for the public comment.
Jim Mosher, Newport Beach resident, noticed that one of the patron comments asked about a performance of the Nutcracker ballet. He asked if the stage would be big enough to allow for that since he did not believe it was intended for events that large.
Library Services Director Hartson explained that it was a very abridged version of the ballet. She did not know if the new Lecture Hall would sustain that event. Staff would continue to consider it as the Friends Meeting Room was also available if they brought the program back. Mr. Kappel believed that the stage was large enough. It was compact, but the abridged version should fit. Rhonda Watkins, Newport Beach resident, asked if there were any challenges with the proposed date.
Mr. Kappel stated that they would not know until the bids came in. Currently, they were not projecting anything. The contractors were preapproved, but the bids were not in.
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Page 6 Chair Watkins confirmed there was no further public comment and received and filed the
report. 9. Balboa Branch Replacement Update Trustee Ray will report on activities related to the Balboa Branch Replacement project. Library Services Director Hartson reported that the design contract was anticipated to go before Council at a January meeting. She promised to keep the BLT updated and let them know which January meeting included the item on its agenda. Chair Watkins asked if bids were open to the first of the year.
Library Services Director Hartson explained that bids had already closed and Public Works was set to go before Council for approval of the design contract.
Chair Watkins called for BLT or public comments and heard none, so he received and filed the report.
10. Library Services Report of Library issues regarding services, patrons, and staff. Library Services Director Hartson announced that they moved up from three stars to four stars for 2019-2020 as awarded by the Library Journal. Newport Beach was one of only 12 libraries in California that received the honor. The service model adopted during the pandemic set Newport Beach apart from other libraries. The Trustees all congratulated staff and stated that they were pleased.
Chair Watkins thought the 4-star recognition was wonderful. He noted that it was impressive that they were only one of 12 in California and the only one in Orange County. He congratulated staff. He announced the Friends used book sale on January 13, 2023.
He also announced the Tuesday, January 17, 2023 BLT meeting. Greg MacGillivray had a new book and was in the Friends Meeting Room on January 28, 2023. The program was $200 per seat but benefited the audio/visual fund for Witte Hall. He encouraged BLT
attendance. B. Monthly Reports
11. Library Foundation Liaison Reports A. Library Foundation Board – Report on the most recently attended meeting. Vice Chair Ray explained that there was no meeting this month, only a holiday party for
the Foundation. Chair Watkins asked if Mr. Kappel had any comments. Mr. Kappel had nothing to add.
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Page 7 Chair Watkins received and filed the report.
B. Library Live Lectures Committee – Report on the most recently attended meeting. Trustee Kumra reported that they met, and the Committee was planning some programs for later in 2023. Chair Watkins stated that there were two more Library Live lectures and announced Omar El-Akkad on February 23 with 50 tickets sold, and Min Jin Lee on April 20 with 111 tickets sold. He confirmed that they were still planning for 2023.
Trustee Kumra stated that they were working on late 2023, early 2024. Chair Watkins called for Trustee or public comment but heard none. He received and filed
the report. C. Witte Lectures Committee – Report on the most recently attended meeting. Chair Watkins reported that Anne Applebaum sold 117 tickets for February 10 and 131 tickets for February 11. He noted that Saturday lectures out-sold Friday lectures. Dr. Arthur Caplan sold 78 tickets for March 3 and 84 tickets for March 4. Cristina Mittermeir sold 81 tickets for March 31 and 91 tickets for April 1. Dr. Jill Lepore sold 93 tickets for April 28 and 107 tickets for April 29. The Friends Meeting Room holds 187 people, and there were 160 at the Bill Plaschke event. He knew that Vice Chair Ray and others were working on pricing for 2023-2024 but no decisions were made. Mr. Kappel explained that once they narrowed down the cost, they would come to him and ask him to make deals.
Chair Watkins called for BLT or public comment, but there was none. He indicated the BLT received and filed the report.
12. Friends of the Library Liaison Report Trustee update on the most recently attended Friends of the Library Board
meeting. Secretary Coulter reported that he did not attend the December meeting of the Friends of the Library, but they sent him the information. The total membership was 835, total Bookstore income was $13,443 and total income, which includes membership fees, was $14,129. He repeated that the next book sale was January 13 and 14 and reminded everyone that the Friday sale was for members only. The current Newport Beach Public Library programs funded by the Friends were the Sunday Musicales, which had regular attendance of 150 to 200 people. One thousand two hundred people attended the Corona del Mar Christmas Walk. The New Year’s event will be held on December 31 and will allow younger patrons to have a celebration. All the programs were well received and
successful. He praised the Friends as an outstanding group of people. Chair Watkins noted that the Friends loved Secretary Coulter and credited him for some
of their success.
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Secretary Coulter said that they were great to work with. Chair Watkins called for BLT and public comment. Hearing none he received and filed the report. 14. Literacy Services Liaison Report Trustee update on the most recently attended Literacy Services Advisory Board meeting. Library Services Director Hartson reported that they were focusing on the year end campaign. They also hosted their holiday party for volunteers a few weeks prior.
Chair Watkins indicated that he and Trustee Glabman attended the holiday party and recognized the hardworking volunteers. He called for Trustee and public comment but
heard none, so he received and filed the report. VII. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS None. VIII. BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES ANNOUNCEMENTS OR MATTERS WHICH MEMBERS WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION, ACTION OR REPORT (NON-DISCUSSION ITEM) Chair Watkins announced that the next BLT meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. He also reminded everyone of the fundraiser for the Witte Hall Technology Fund on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Kappel reminded everyone that $135 of the fee was tax deductible. Administrative Support Specialist stated that she added the new City Council map and the
2023 meeting schedule to their binders. IX. ADJOURNMENT – 5:34 P.M.
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DECEMBER 2022Comment #Date ReceivedSource of CommentStaff MemberStaff Member TitleDate Responded to Patron 112/15/2022EmailRebecca LightfootLibrary Services Manager, Acting12/15/2022212/16/2022EmailRebecca LightfootLibrary Services Manager, Acting12/16/2022How do I get the list of topics and order tickets for the Library talks? Thanks for your help.The Newport Beach Public Library Foundation hosts the Library Live and Witte Lecture series, which are ticketed events. You can find out more about their lineup of programs and order tickets on their website. There is also an option to sign up for the Foundation’s newsletter, so you’ll receive emails about events in advance: https://nbplf.foundation/programs. The Library’s events are free and don’t require tickets, although we do suggest signing up on the reservation list. Our events can be found on our website: www.newportbeachlibrary.org/calendar. You can also sign up for the Library’s eNews and receive emails about our upcoming programs. I hope that helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions. Thank you.NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY PATRON COMMENTSCommentResponseDoes NBPL or Friends of the Library accept used books? My husband is getting rid of some classics. If so, where and when can I take them? Thanks for your help. We live near Mariners branch. Yes the Friends of the Library does take donations of books on behalf of the Library. You can drop them off at Mariners and they will send them over to the Friends. I’ve copied the information regarding donations from their website and included it here. You can find more information about the Friends organization at:https://www.newportbeachlibrary.org/about/friends-of-the-library.BOOK DONATIONSPlease help by following these guidelines for donations:1.We prefer that donations be in small or medium size boxes.2.A maximum of 6 boxes may be dropped off at any one time. If you have a largerdonation, please call the Bookstore at 949-759-9667 and leave a message for Paulor Amy to set up an appointment. We have a dolly available and can supply boxesif needed.3.All books need to be in good, resellable condition. Books should be clean with notears, foxing (spotting around/on edges), broken spines, missing pages, etc.4.Fiction & non-fiction should preferably be from the last 6-10 years except forclassics and history.5 We do take DVDs, CDs, DVD games, vinyl records, and jigsaw puzzles.6.We do not accept:•Encyclopedias unless they're 100 years old or older.•Reader's Digest condensed books.•Medical books, health books, law books, and travel books older than 8 years.•VHS or cassette tapes.If you have questions, email us at nblibfriend@gmail.com. A donation receipt willbe provided if desired. Please let me know if you have any other questions! Thankyou.13
DECEMBER 2022Comment #Date ReceivedSource of CommentStaff MemberStaff Member TitleDate Responded to Patron NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY PATRON COMMENTSCommentResponse312/19/2022EmailMelissa HartsonLibrary Services Director12/20/2022412/21/2022EmailAllison SarnowskiAdministrative Support Technician12/21/2022512/25/2022EmailRebecca LightfootLibrary Services Manager, Acting12/27/2022I came across your organization and was delighted to learn about your efforts. I'd like to speak with you about how we could provide free virtual volunteers to your non-profit. I eagerly await your response. The Library is not interested in adding virtual volunteers to our organization. Thank you for contacting us.Good morning! I'm writing to inquire about renting a meeting room for a non-profit to teach classes to seniors. Where can I find that information? Thank you in advance for your help!Thank you for your interest in meeting rooms at the Newport Beach Public Library. You have a few options depending on the size of your group and your budget. The Central Library has study rooms available on the second floor for groups of 2-5 people. They can be reserved daily on a first come, first served basis. Patrons must present a valid Newport Beach Public Library card in person at the Reference Desk to make a reservation. Please click here for more information: https://www.newportbeachlibrary.org/services/study-meeting-rooms. The Central Library also has the Charles Sword Meeting Room available for groups of 6-14 people. Please see the attached usage guidelines for details. Both the study rooms and the Charles Sword Meeting Room are free of charge to Library patrons. If you have a large group, we recommend you contact the City of Newport Beach Recreation Department for information about facility rentals at the various community centers in the area. Here is a helpful link: https://newportbeachca.gov/government/departments/recreation-senior-services/facility-rentals. I am also attaching a facility rentals packet with detailed information you can review. Good luck and thanks again for your interest in the Library. Happy Holidays!Hope I’m reaching the right person here. My little one and I are thoroughly enjoying the list of useful links you’ve laid out for us! I was trying to find a link to something I loved going through back when I was his age! I’m talking about Encarta, of course. Man I loved that thing. It was sad to see it go. I’ve since tried to find it online but always ended up being fooled, following some download link that led nowhere. You can imagine my surprise when I finally found it, downloaded and installed it on my pc. It brought back a lot of good memories. This is the article I was talking about btw - https://www.newportbeachlibrary.org/ ebranch/databases. I’m rambling on. I’m sorry. I just thought that if you also wanted to add it to the list, it might bring a smile to someone else’s face. And I bet their kids will love it too. This is where I found it btw - https://en.download astro.com/apps/microsoft_encarta. You think it’s worth getting a spot on your list? Thanks a bunch.Thank you for thinking of us, but we are not looking to add any content to our website.14
DECEMBER 2022Comment #Date ReceivedSource of CommentStaff MemberStaff Member TitleDate Responded to Patron NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY PATRON COMMENTSCommentResponse612/27/2022EmailRebecca LightfootLibrary Services Manager, Acting12/27/2022712/27/2022EmailAndy KachaturianCirc. & Tech. Processing Coordinator12/27/2022812/28/2022EmailRebecca LightfootLibrary Services Manager, Acting12/28/2022I have several books reserved until 12/28. Unfortunately I have other problems to take care of. I would like to ask you if it is possible to extend the reservation for a few days. I would really appreciate it.Checking the items that are currently ready to be picked up, none of the three that are ready had other holds waiting, so I was able to regenerate holds on these with a new date. You now have until 1/5 to pick up the items. Hope this helps. Have a great day.I’ve seen info about a book discussion group that takes place one morning a month, but I’m having trouble finding it now. Can you send me a direct link or any way to find info on that please? I’d also appreciate being put in their email list if possible. Thank you!The Newport Beach Public Library Foundation hosts a book discussion group. You can find the information about it on their website: https://nbplf.foundation/ programs/book-discussion-group/. I have added your email address to their eNews, so you should start receiving emails from them as well. Please let me know if you have any other questions! Thank you.Thank you for your interest in renting a room at the Newport Beach Public Library. You have a few options depending on the size of your group and your budget. The Central Library has Study Rooms available on the second floor. The Study Rooms are intended for individuals or groups of 2-5 people. They can be reserved daily at the Reference Desk on a first come, first served basis, in-person only, for a two hour block of time. Patrons must present a valid Newport Beach Public Library card in order to use a Study Room. Please click here for more information: https://www.newportbeachlibrary.org/services/study-meeting-rooms. The Central Library also has the Charles Sword Meeting Room available for groups of 6-14 people. Please see the attached usage guidelines for details. Both the Study Rooms and the Charles Sword Meeting Room are free of charge to Library patrons. If you have a large group, we recommend you contact the City of Newport Beach Recreation Department for information about facility rentals at the various community centers in the area. Here is a helpful link: https://newportbeachca.gov/government/departments/recreation-senior-services/facility-rentals. I am also attaching a facility rentals packet with detailed information you can review. Thank you.I am a friend of a Newport Beach resident who wants to inquire about renting a room on a monthly basis for personal use. If this is a possibility, what is the room capacity and what is the fee? Thank you.15
NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY
To: Board of Library Trustees
From: Melissa Hartson, Library Services Director
Re: Report of Library Activities – January 17, 2022 Meeting
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MELISSA HARTSON, LIBRARY SERVICES DIRECTOR
2022 Year in Review
2022 was a year of transitions. The Library saw a return to pre-pandemic programming and services while
staffing changes were abundant. I am proud of staff’s ability to continue to remain steadfast in serving
the community, their hard work, and adaptability throughout this past year.
A look back at 2022:
•The Newport Beach Public Library earns 4-star status from Library Journal’s Index of Public Library
Service.
•In-person programming returns after a nearly 2-month hiatus at the beginning of the year.
•The Friends of the Library donates $200,000 to support programming and collections. The
Newport Beach Public Library Foundation donates $36,555 to enhance children’s collections and
audio-visual materials.
•Indoor storytimes resume along with class visits to the Library and in-person outreach to the local
schools.
•Volunteers return in-person to give back to the Library and the community.
•Media and Sound Lab receive new Mac and PC computers, software upgrades, a new scanner,
and new audio interface equipment in the Sound Lab.
•New software and equipment are installed to improve public computer reservations and remote
printing. Patrons may print from the Library computers, their own devices, and send print jobs
from home.
•California state park pass circulation launches in the spring.
•4K Blu-rays are added to the collection.
•Newsbank’s California Collection of newspapers is added to the eBranch collection of databases
along with LinkedIn Learning. LinkedIn offers thousands of online courses on a myriad of topics.
•Fiscal Year 2021-22 Statistics:
o Library Visits – 512,178
o Circulation – 1,195,178
o Program Attendance – 41,969
o Website Visits – 852,820
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• Project Adult Literacy (PAL)
o 146 learners served and 7,015 volunteer hours completed in FY 2021-22
o PAL resumes in-person classes, new learner orientations, and tutor training
o Raises over $150,000 in FY 2021-22 with donations from Kappa Kappa Gamma, two
Happy Hour fundraiser events, and other community supporters
o Name change and rebranding from Newport/Mesa ProLiteracy to Project Adult Literacy
• Sculpture Garden Exhibition Phase VII installed and grand opening celebration held in June.
WHEELHOUSE LIST FOR LIBRARY TRUSTEES
• Sunday Musicale, Duo Apollon
Sunday, January 22, 3 p.m.
Friends Meeting Room, Central Library
• All-Staff Meeting
Thursday, February 9
All Locations will open at 10 a.m.
• City Council Planning Session
Saturday, January 28, 9 a.m.
City Council Chambers,
Civic Center
• Witte Lecture: Anne Applebaum
Friday, February 10, 7 p.m.
Saturday, February 11, 2 p.m.
Friends Meeting Room, Central Library
• 500 Summer Stories
NBPL Foundation Benefit
Saturday, January 28, 7 p.m.
Friends Meeting Room, Central Library
• Board of Library Trustees Meeting
Tuesday, February 21, 5 p.m.
Small Conference Room, Central Library
• Meet the Author: Nabil Ayers
Wednesday, February 1, 7 p.m.
Friends Meeting Room, Central Library
ANNIKA HELMUTH, BRANCH AND YOUTH SERVICES COORDINATOR
Branches
December festivities kicked off with Corona del Mar’s annual Holiday Open House. The always popular
event, held each year during the Corona del Mar Christmas Walk, saw an impressive 1,250 attendees. The
Library was decorated for the holidays, with holiday music playing and light refreshments offered to
patrons who stopped in to say hello. In a new partnership, three Newport-Mesa Unified School District’s
Performing Arts groups performed throughout the day. Many parents, siblings and grandparents came to
see their students perform and then stayed to take part in library activities. Kids were excited, lots of items
were checked out and staff promoted online library services. The Library was busy from open to close
with a steady stream of people coming through.
Both Mariners and Balboa hosted festive winter-themed drop-in programs in December. The Winter Seek
& Find Challenge at Mariners was popular with over 60 participants, as was the craft program, Cozy &
Crafty, at Balboa. Mariners and Balboa also completed weeding projects in their respective Adult
collections.
At Mariners, Leah Duffy joined the team as a Librarian I in Adult Reference.
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Youth Services
Youth programs were again popular at Central including the monthly LEGO and Drop-In Crafternoon
programs. Early in the month, two therapy dogs were at the Library for BARK, a program where children
are invited to practice reading aloud to one of the dogs. The program offers a great way for children to
increase their reading skills with a non-judgmental reading companion in a calm environment. Twenty-
two patrons attended, and many asked when we would be offering it again.
All locations took a two-week storytime break for the holidays. During that time, Central welcomed 194
participants to our annual Seek and Find challenge where patrons searched for different images hidden
around the Children’s Room. This year’s theme was all about migrating winter animals. Participants were
excited to work together with other players and learn fun facts about the different winter animals
featured. Caregivers noted that their children enjoy this type of challenge, and we even had a few families
who played each day they visited.
And to round out the year, an astonishing 356 enthusiastic partygoers joined us at Central to ring in the
new year at our annual Noon Year’s Eve event. Visitors arrived to find the children’s room decked out in
festive décor with a variety of themed crafts, games, and activities to keep all ages entertained. The
celebration culminated with a dance themed storytime leading to the grand finale countdown to noon
complete with party hats and a giant balloon drop! For some attendees, this was their first children’s
event at the Library, and many assured us they will return for future programs.
Outreach
On December 13, Library Assistant Greg Johnson, and I spoke to the seventh-grade Social Studies students
at MacArthur Fundamental Intermediate School. The students are currently working on their National
History Day projects, which require extensive research in libraries and archives. Approximately 150
students had the opportunity to receive library cards as well as learn about the Library’s online student
resources. Students and teachers were amazed to learn the Library offers a wide variety of databases free
to use with their library card. The students voted on a scale of 1 to 10 as to the value of the information
they learned, specifically as it applied to their projects, and many students displayed eights, nines, and
tens! It was a great opportunity to promote library resources, teach a valuable lesson in modern research,
and establish a partnership for years to come.
The giving season also brought an invitation from Harbor View Elementary to attend a Flag Deck ceremony
on December 16 where I was presented with a donation collected from a fundraising campaign led by the
school’s Associated Student Body.
ANDREW KACHATURIAN, CIRCULATION AND TECHNICAL PROCESSING COORDINATOR
Staffing
Circulation and Technical Processing are fully staffed, except for Library Pages. A new Library Page
recruitment will be opening with vacancies at the Central, Mariners and Balboa libraries.
REBECCA LIGHTFOOT, ADULT SERVICES COORDINATOR
Programming
On December 11 the Library hosted a Holiday Sunday Musicale featuring ACE Trio. One hundred and forty-
five patrons were in attendance for the festive performance.
Personnel
Library Assistant Griselda Castillo resigned, effective December 21. We are in the process of hiring a new
Library Assistant from the eligibility list.
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JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
2022 2022 2022 2022 2022 2022 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023
Tracked by #searches
A to Z Databases 1244 1237 1194 695 287 741 5398
Ancestry 399 804 390 190 161 171 2115
AskART 19 15 52 14 118 16 234
Brainfuse JobNow/VetNow 23 32 116 38 14 175 398
Britannica School Edition 110 1 336 272 343 378 1440
Gale Archives Unbound 2628 5694 4381 876 8325 5925 27829
Gale Directory Library 7 3 8 6 21 7 52
Gale in Context: Biography 23 11 3 66 45 107 255
Gale in Context: Elementary 0 0 14 60 43 5 122
Gale in Context: Opposing View 3 12 22 22 345 22 426
Gale Literature Resource Center 71 17 33 3 30 8 162
Gale Virtual Reference Library 14 48 61 59 853 57 1092
HeritageQuest 763 396 254 181 7 144 1745
Legal Information Ref Center 44 30 62 31 19 16 202
National Geographic 72 10 17 10 48 19 176
National Geographic Kids 44 40 11 17 51 32 195
NewsBank 1155 1027 1032 1420 1051 913 6598
NoveList Plus 36 47 40 73 48 28 272
NoveList K-8 Plus 44 31 28 45 73 7 228
ProQuest 2152 3766 4596 2479 2462 2366 17821
Proquest eLibrary 9 0 45 6 3 3 66
Reference Solutions Business 903 333 240 371 265 376 2488
Reference Solutions Residential 27 35 31 45 29 16 183
SIRS Discoverer 55 125 188 162 335 235 1100
SIRS Issues Researcher 639 1006 1691 814 1519 1541 7210
World Book Online 26 1 16 32 69 70 214
Tracked by #page views
Artist Works 7 6 6 1 1 6 27
Consumer Reports 2515 2033 1710 2080 2507 2313 13158
CultureGrams 32 65 8 323 307 37 772
Morningstar 255 5349 4381 4098 4108 1746 19937
RealQuest 124 59 45 118 30 15 391
Tumblebooks 19 16 52 14 41 43 185
Value Line 17052 15831 17229 19407 21663 17207 108389
Tracked by courses
Udemy 1600 1550 1224 2013 3073 2669 12129
Tracked by Hours Used
ABC Mouse 15.33 17.25 14.18 22.27 4.75 2.7 76.48
Rosetta Stone 31.76 35.41 45.11 43.55 56.42 48.2 260.45
Notes:
Database FY Comparisons YTD
22/23
Proquest Articles Retrieved 2022-2023
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun AVG.
Business Databases 831 2438 1125 3379 980 948 1617
Newspapers--Current 925 926 1022 1109 907 967 976
Newspapers--Historical 3937 3036 3076 3560 2743 1931 3047
Magazines 15 15 32 22 19 40 24
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NBPL Website Usage 2022-23
Metric Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Average Total
Total Users 35112 38912 38539 39570 31210 35495 36473 218838
New Users 30367 34389 34385 35105 27267 31447 32160 192960
Sessions 67043 71011 68950 69570 57772 61370 65953 395716
Pageviews 235396 246933 231365 230585 200686 199477 224074 1344442
Sessions Per User 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 --
Pages Per Session 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 --
Avg. Session Dur. (min)3 3 3 3 3 3 3 --
Bounce Rate (%)52 55 56 55 52 56 54 --
Today's Business Solutions Wireless (TBS): Total Data Transferred (GB) 2022-23
Location Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Average Total
Balboa 160 310 169 161 105 155 177 1059
CdM 154 186 165 134 160 115 152 914
Mariners 1050 1230 1100 914 884 1130 1051 6308
Central 8250 10240 10150 8990 7590 7510 8788 52730
Total 9614 11966 11584 10198 8739 8910 10168 61011
Today's Business Solutions Wireless (TBS): Total Unique Patrons 2022-23
Location Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Average Total
Balboa 425 396 349 328 272 329 350 2099
CdM 288 305 307 324 286 338 308 1848
Mariners 1028 1184 1337 1279 1178 1193 1200 7199
Central 6605 7207 8221 7690 6991 7173 7315 43887
Total 8346 9092 10214 9621 8727 9033 9172 55033
Today's Business Solutions Wireless (TBS): Average Number of Patrons Per Day 2022-23
Location Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Average Total
Balboa 33 36 36 34 31 33 34 203
CdM 18 19 21 22 18 19 20 117
Mariners 80 89 113 107 95 98 97 582
Central 449 517 597 553 482 478 513 3076
Total 580 661 767 716 626 628 663 3978
Today's Business Solutions Wireless (TBS): Average Usage Per Patron (MB) 2022-23
Location Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Average Total
Balboa 385 801 497 501 394 482 510 3061
CdM 548 625 550 424 574 347 511 3067
Mariners 1040 1070 863 732 769 991 911 5463
Central 1280 1460 1260 1200 1110 1070 1230 7380
Total 3253 3956 3169 2856 2846 2891 3162 18971
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DEC 22 YTD 22/23 YTD 21/22
BALBOA 2,176 16,127 14,538
CdM 2,749 18,465 17,401
MARINERS 18,705 125,745 134,105
CENTRAL 51,392 339,131 359,870
eBooks 6,878 42,995 45,968
eMagazines 2,079 12,266 12,862
eAudiobooks 5,778 35,268 34,716
Streaming Films 723 4,261 4,287
TOTAL 90,480 594,258 623,747
JAN 22 96,955
FEB 22 88,215
MAR 22 99,849
APR 22 93,571
MAY 22 93,733
JUN 22 99,081
JUL 22 104,603
AUG 22 105,684
SEP 22 100,025
OCT 22 100,128
NOV 22 93,338
DEC 22 90,480
TOTAL 1,165,662
12 Month Comparison
NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY - DECEMBER 2022
CIRCULATION
BALBOA
CdM
MARINERS
CENTRAL
eBooks
eMagazines
eAudiobooks
Streaming Films
85,000
90,000
95,000
100,000
105,000
110,000
JAN 22 FEB 22 MAR 22 APR 22 MAY 22 JUN 22 JUL 22 AUG 22 SEP 22 OCT 22 NOV 22 DEC 22
1582914 1598265
1610818
1529391
1464640
1424594
1376041
1084526 1043629
1195151
1000000
1125000
1250000
1375000
1500000
1625000
1750000
FY 12/13 FY 13/14 FY 14/15 FY 15/16 FY 16/17 FY 17/18 FY 18/19 FY 19/20 FY 20/21 FY 21/22
CIRCULATION
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DEC 22 YTD 22/23 YTD 21/22
BALBOA 271 2,032 1,929
CdM 526 4,042 2,636
MARINERS 1,560 10,633 10,785
CENTRAL 4,724 35,721 38,609
TOTAL 7,081 52,428 53,959
12 Month Comparison
JAN 22 8,214
FEB 22 7,787
MAR 22 9,531
APR 22 8,063
MAY 22 8,121
JUN 22 10,283
JUL 22 10,195
AUG 22 9,517
SEP 22 8,793
OCT 22 8,944
NOV 22 7,898
DEC 22 7,081
TOTAL 104,427
NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY - DECEMBER 2022
REFERENCE
BALBOA
CdM
MARINERS
CENTRAL
7,000
7,500
8,000
8,500
9,000
9,500
10,000
10,500
JAN 22 FEB 22 MAR 22 APR 22 MAY 22 JUN 22 JUL 22 AUG 22 SEP 22 OCT 22 NOV 22 DEC 22
184260 190391
168496
162510
157149
156521 163392
131445
78088
105958
70000
90000
110000
130000
150000
170000
190000
FY 12/13 FY 13/14 FY 14/15 FY 15/16 FY 16/17 FY 17/18 FY 18/19 FY 19/20 FY 20/21 FY 21/22
REFERENCE
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DEC 22 YTD 22/23 YTD 21/22
BALBOA 1,841 12,515 11,403
CdM 2,015 14,543 17,732
MARINERS 11,237 67,260 61,980
CENTRAL 29,653 202,189 174,779
TOTAL 44,746 296,507 265,894
12 Month Comparison
JAN 22 37,033
FEB 22 38,312
MAR 22 46,437
APR 22 41,309
MAY 22 36,206
JUN 22 46,987
JUL 22 48,481
AUG 22 50,715
SEP 22 55,489
OCT 22 52,173
NOV 22 44,903
DEC 22 44,746
TOTAL 542,791
NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY - DECEMBER 2022
PATRONS SERVED
BALBOA
CdM
MARINERS
CENTRAL
35,000
37,500
40,000
42,500
45,000
47,500
50,000
52,500
55,000
57,500
JAN 22 FEB 22 MAR 22 APR 22 MAY 22 JUN 22 JUL 22 AUG 22 SEP 22 OCT 22 NOV 22 DEC 22
1074933 1399841
1256238 1209719
1102106 1158344
935953
636072
145463
512178
100000
300000
500000
700000
900000
1100000
1300000
1500000
FY 12/13 FY 13/14 FY 14/15 FY 15/16 FY 16/17 FY 17/18 FY 18/19 FY 19/20 FY 20/21 FY 21/22
PATRONS SERVED IN LIBRARY
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DEC 22 YTD 22/23 YTD 21/22
BALBOA 80 745 469
CdM 1,720 4,255 1,669
MARINERS 353 5,074 2,908
CENTRAL 2,762 30,841 26,403
TOTAL 4,915 40,915 31,449
12 Month Comparison
JAN 22 1,747
FEB 22 2,847
MAR 22 5,065
APR 22 5,684
MAY 22 8,492
JUN 22 7,034
JUL 22 8,910
AUG 22 5,351
SEP 22 7,860
OCT 22 8,647
NOV 22 5,232
DEC 22 4,915
TOTAL 71,784
PROGRAM ATTENDANCE
NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY - DECEMBER 2022
BALBOA
CdM
MARINERS
CENTRAL
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
8,000
9,000
10,000
JAN 22 FEB 22 MAR 22 APR 22 MAY 22 JUN 22 JUL 22 AUG 22 SEP 22 OCT 22 NOV 22 DEC 22
51894
49977
64473 67646
69922
70430
68241
68078
52678
64397
40000
50000
60000
70000
80000
FY 12/13 FY 13/14 FY 14/15 FY 15/16 FY 16/17 FY 17/18 FY 18/19 FY 19/20 FY 20/21 FY 21/22
PROGRAM ATTENDANCE
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LIBRARY EXPENDITURES FY 2022-23
(January 3, 2023)
ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION
ORIGINAL
APPROP
REVISED
BUDGET
YTD
EXPENDED
MONTHLY
EXPENDED
AVAILABLE
BUDGET
I SALARY & BENEFITS
SALARY FULL-TIME REGULAR 2,899,704 2,926,961 1,182,154 202,234 1,744,807
SALARY PART-TIME 1,085,842 1,099,549 373,517 66,806 726,032
BENEFITS 2,099,015 2,241,842 1,006,726 165,528 1,235,116
SALARY & BENEFITS TOTAL 6,084,561 6,268,352 2,562,397 434,567 3,705,955
II MAINT & OPERATION
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE*208,507 208,507 62,520 740 145,987
UTILITIES 309,753 309,753 186,796 5,010 122,957
PROGRAMMING 5,500 7,500 1,641 0 5,859
SUPPLIES**81,970 82,548 33,779 2,250 48,769
LIBRARY MATERIALS 669,740 689,222 368,831 17,096 320,391
FACILITIES MAINTENANCE 187,886 191,550 90,955 8,911 100,595
TRAINING AND TRAVEL 10,681 10,681 989 76 9,692
GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES***24,202 25,202 10,815 2,390 14,387
PERIPHERALS & SOFTWARE 5,000 5,000 0 0 0
INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS 1,588,120 1,588,120 794,060 132,343 794,060
OFFICE EQUIPMENT 2,000 2,000 0 0 2,000
MAINT & OPERATION TOTAL 3,093,359 3,120,083 1,550,384 168,817 1,564,699
LIBRARY BUDGET TOTAL 9,177,920 9,388,435 4,112,781 603,384 5,275,655
*PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - INCLUDE OUTSIDE PRINTING, JANITORIAL, WINDOW SERVICE
**INCLUDES OFFICE , PROCESSING AND JANITORIAL SUPPLIES
***INCLUDES, ADVERTISING, DUES, EVENT INSURANCE
FY 2022-23
As of Jan 3, 2023
Date Funded Amount Purpose
Amt Expended
YTD NotesJan 2023 Wish List
$175,000 New Materials $ - Spending to begin third quarter
$25,000 Programming $ - Spending to begin fourth quarter
Total $200,000 $0
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REVIEWED POLICY REVIEW
Dec 19, 2022 NBPL 12 Circulation Policy Jan 17, 2023
Jan 19, 2021 NBPL 5 Newport Beach Public Library Internet Use Policy Jan 17, 2023
Jan 19, 2021 NBPL 11 Rules for Acceptable Use of Wireless Internet Connections Jan 17, 2023
Feb 16, 2021 NBPL 8 Display and Distribution of Materials Policy Feb 21, 2023
Mar 15, 2021 NBPL 1 Library Use Policy Mar 21, 2023
Apr 19, 2021 NBPL 13 Study Room Policy Apr 17, 2023
Jun 21, 2021 NBPL 4 Children in the Library Policy Jun 19, 2023
Aug 23, 2021 NBPL 14 Friends Meeting Room Aug 21, 2023
Nov 15, 2021 NBPL 15 Library Lecture Hall Nov 21, 2023
Dec 20, 2021 NBPL 10 Laptop/Use Borrowing Policy Dec 18, 2023
Feb 22, 2022 NBPL 3 Library Gift and Donor Policy Feb 20, 2024
Jul 18, 2022 CC I-1 Library Services Policy (Council Policy I -1)Jul 15, 2024
Aug 15, 2022 NBPL 2 Collection Development Policy Aug 19, 2024
Sep 19, 2022 NBPL 9 Expressive Use Areas Sep 16, 2024
Nov 21, 2022 NBPL 6 Media Lab Use Policy Nov 18, 2024
Nov 21, 2022 NBPL 7 Sound Lab Use Policy Nov 18, 2024
Youth Services Update
Policy Review (See List Below)
Review Holidays / Meeting Schedule
Annual Budget - Preliminary Review
Annual Budget - Approval
Branch Update - CDM
Branch Update - Balboa
Library Material Selection
Marketing Update & Social Networking Update
Literacy Program Update
Adult and Reference Services Update
Performance Review of Library Services Director (Closed Session)
Election of Board of Library Trustees Officers/Trustee Liaisons
Financial Report Comparison of Beginning Budget to End of the Year Amended Budget (Every June)
Branch Update - Mariners
Information Technology Update
Proposed Library Closures for Winter Holidays
Media Lab Update
BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES MONITORING LIST
Lecture Hall Update
Balboa Branch Replacement Update
Arts & Cultural Update
Newport Beach Public Library eBranch, Database and Downloadable Services Review
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Board of Library Trustees review and approve revisions to Library Policy NBPL 12,
Circulation Policy.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of the Circulation Policy is to present guidelines for maintaining accurate, efficient, and
consistent service procedures throughout the Newport Beach Public Libraries. The Board of Library Trustees
last updated this policy June 2022 to correct minor grammatical revisions.
Staff now recommend updating two sections of the Circulation Policy to include/update specific code. Under
Section 1, the policy has been updated to include the California Education Code number in reference to
universal borrowing. Under Section 7, the confidentiality of records portion of the policy has been updated
to reflect that CA Government Code § 6267 which has been repealed as of January 1, 2023 and replaced with
CA Government Code § 7927.105.
Lastly, reference to a “guest card,” referred to by staff as a guest pass, has been removed from the Circulation
Policy. Guest passes are temporary computer passes good for the current day only. They are not issued
through our circulation software system and do not allow a patron the ability to check out materials. This
has instead been added to our Internet Use Policy as it pertains to the ability to use a computer.
NOTICING:
This agenda item has been noticed according to the Brown Act (72 hours in advance of the meeting at which
the Board of Library Trustees considers the item).
ATTACHMENT A: Circulation Policy (NBPL 12) – current
ATTACHMENT B: Circulation Policy (NBPL 12) – red-lined
ATTACHMENT C: Circulation Policy (NBPL 12) – revised
TO: BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
FROM: Library Services Department
Melissa Hartson, Library Services Director
949-717-3810, mhartson@newportbeachca.gov
PREPARED BY: Andrew Kachaturian, Circulation and Technical Processing Coordinator
TITLE: Circulation Policy (NBPL 12)
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NBPL 12
Circulation Policy
1.0 Library Patron Cards
Individual Library patron cards are issued to all residents of Newport Beach upon presentation of
proper identification. All applicants under the age of 18 will be required to have a parent/guardian
signature to obtain a library card. Guest cards will not be issued to anyone under the age of 18.
1.01 Under the State Universal Borrowing Agreement, individual Library patron cards will be issued
to persons who do not reside in Newport Beach, but who are residents of the State of California,
utilizing the same criteria as above.
1.02 A family borrower's card will be issued to a non-California resident upon payment of a $10.00
annual fee.
1.03 A replacement for a lost card will be issued upon proof of identification.
1.04 A “computer use only” Library card with no material borrowing privileges may be issued to
persons who wish to use the Library’s public computer workstations and on-line databases. Proof
of identification is necessary.
1.05 Lifetime cards may be issued at the discretion of the Board of Library Trustees.
2.0 Definitions
Library materials are defined as indicated.
2.01 Reference Materials - Materials for use only within the Library facility, including newspapers
and current issues of periodicals.
2.02 General Materials – Most circulating books and audio books.
2.03 Paperbacks (mass market) - Circulating book materials without hard cover bindings.
2.04 Periodicals - Magazines and journals published with established frequency throughout the
year.
2.05 New Books - Newly acquired and recent publications of circulating fiction and non-fiction
books.
2.06 Lucky Day Books – High demand fiction and non-fiction books available for immediate
checkout.
2.07 Rental DVDs/Blu-rays - High demand DVDs/Blu-rays available for a rental fee.
2.08 Compact Discs (CDs) - Circulating recorded music that are on a compact disc.
2.09 DVDs/Blu-rays - Circulating films: feature, documentary, and instructional.
2.10 Video Games - Circulating games requiring a dedicated console with a video interface.
2.11 eBooks - Circulating electronic version of a printed book that may be read or listened to on a
personal computer or hand-held device designed specifically for this purpose.
ATTACHMENT A
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2.12 Streaming Video – Circulating digital video content transmitted through an Internet
connection. Content may be viewed on a personal computer, mobile device, or via a digital media
player.
2.13 Databases - Electronic databases to which the Library subscribes. Many of these databases
may be used remotely.
2.14 Internet - Many additional resources are available on the Internet and can be reached through
library equipment.
2.15 Interlibrary Loan (abbreviated “ILL”) - Service whereby a user of one library may borrow books
or receive photocopies of documents that are owned by another library. Users request materials,
and the Library, acting as an intermediary, identifies owners of the desired item, places the request,
receives the item, makes it available to the user, and arranges for its return.
2.16 Laptops– Circulating computers that may be used in the Library.
2.17 Tech Toys – Circulating media and technology equipment such as a GoPro camera or USB
enabled turntable.
3.0 Loan Periods
Loan periods and renewals for materials vary as stated below. Eligible items will automatically
renew for four additional loan periods if the item has not been reserved.
3.01 Reference Materials, including newspapers and the current issues of periodicals, may not be
checked out.
3.02 The loan period for General Materials is 21 days and may be renewed for four additional 21-
day periods if the item has not been reserved.
3.03 The loan period for Paperbacks is 21 days and may be renewed for four additional 21-day
periods if the item has not been reserved.
3.04 The loan period for circulating Periodicals is 21 days and may be renewed for two additional
21-day periods. Current issues and bound volumes of Periodicals may not be checked out.
3.05 The loan period for New Books is 21 days and may be renewed for four additional 21-day
periods if the item has not been reserved.
3.06 The loan period for Lucky Day Books is 7 days and may not be renewed.
3.07 The loan period for Rental DVDs/Blu-rays is 1 day and may not be renewed.
3.08 The loan period for Compact Discs is 21 days and may be renewed for four additional 21-day
periods if the item has not been reserved.
3.09 The loan period for Non-rental DVDs/Blu-rays is 7 days and may be renewed for four additional
7-day periods if the item has not been reserved.
3.10 The loan period for Video Games is 7 days and may be renewed for four additional 7-day
periods if the item has not been reserved.
3.11 The loan period for eBooks is 7, 14, or 21 days.
3.12 The loan period for streaming video is 3, 5, or 7 days.
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3.13 The loan period for Laptops is 1 hour and may be renewed for 20-minute increments as long as
there is not a waiting list. These devices are for use within the Library building only. See the
LAPTOP USE policy for more details.
3.14 Loans of certain materials are made to teachers for classroom use and to the homebound, with
a loan period of 4 weeks.
3.15 The loan period for ILL items is determined by the lending library.
3.17 The loan period for Tech Toys is 7 days and may not be renewed.
4.0 Fines and Fees
Library patrons are responsible for returning borrowed materials by the end of the loan
period. Library materials are considered in circulation until checked-in at a Newport Beach Public
Library.
4.01 Overdue fines are charged for materials returned after the due date. The fine schedule is
established by the Board of Library Trustees and reviewed on a biennial basis.
4.02 Library patrons are responsible for the replacement cost of lost materials, plus a processing
charge.
4.03 Overdue fines are not charged to patrons registered in the homebound program.
5.0 Library Privileges
The Library reserves the right to refuse borrowing privileges to patrons who abuse Library
privileges. Such patrons may be identified as delinquent. Delinquent may be defined by the
following circumstances:
5.01 A patron whose record shows unpaid fines and fees of $5.00 or more.
5.02 A patron who has ten overdue items outstanding.
5.03 A patron who has moved without notifying the Library of the current correct address.
6.0 Placing of Reserves
Library patrons are permitted to place reserves on General Materials, New Books, Paperbacks,
Compact Discs, eBooks, Tech Toys, Non-rental DVDs/Blu-rays and Video Games in the
collection. Reserves may also be placed for these materials, which are “on order”.
7.0 Confidentiality of Patron Records
All patron use records of any library which is in whole or in part supported by public funds shall
remain confidential and shall not be disclosed by a public agency, or private actor that maintains or
stores patron use records on behalf of a public agency, to any person, local agency, or state agency
except as follows:
(a)By a person acting within the scope of his or her duties within the administration of the library.
(b)By a person authorized, in writing, by the individual to whom the records pertain, to inspect the
records.
(c)By order of the appropriate superior court.
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As used in this section, the term “patron use records” includes the following:
(1)Any written or electronic record, that is used to identify the patron, including, but not limited to,
a patron’s name, address, telephone number, or e-mail address, that a library patron provides in
order to become eligible to borrow or use books and other materials.
(2)Any written record or electronic transaction that identifies a patron’s borrowing information or
use of library information resources, including, but not limited to, database search records,
borrowing records, class records, and any other personally identifiable uses of library resources
information requests, or inquiries.
This section shall not apply to statistical reports of patron use nor to records of fines collected by the
library.
California Government Code § 6267
(Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 80, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2012.)
Library employees must refer all court-ordered requests to the Library Services Director.
8.0 Special Conditions
8.01 Fees for Use.
Use fees are charged for the Rental DVD/Blu-ray collections. These fees are established by the
Board of Library Trustees and reviewed on a biennial basis.
8.02 Patrons must be 18 years of age or older to checkout DVDs/Blu-rays, Video Games and Tech
Toys.
8.03 A fee is charged for Interlibrary Loan (ILL) service.
9.0 Circulation Policies Schedule of Fines/Fees.
The fine schedule is established by the Board of Library Trustees and reviewed on a biennial basis.
9.01 Rental Fees
•Rental DVDs/Blu-rays - $1.00 per day
9.02 Fines for Overdue Materials:
•General Materials - $0.25/day to Maximum
•DVDs/Blu-rays (non-rental) - $0.25/day to Maximum
•Paperbacks, Periodicals - $0.25/day to Maximum
•New Books - $0.25/day to Maximum
•CDs - $0.25/day to Maximum
•Lucky Day Books -$0.25/day to Maximum
•Rental DVDs/Blu-rays - $1.00/day to Maximum
•Video Games - $1.00/day to Maximum
•Laptop - $5.00/hour to Maximum
•ILL - $0.25/day to Maximum
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•Tech Toys - $5.00/day to Maximum
Maximum Fines:
•General Materials, Audio Books, Lucky Day Books and ILL Materials - $10.00
•Paperbacks, Periodicals - $5.00
•DVDs/Blu-rays - $10.00
•CDs - $10.00
•Video Games - $20.00
•Laptops - $1,200.00
•Tech Toys - $100.00
9.03 Replacement Cost of Materials - Actual Replacement Cost of Item
When replacement cost cannot be determined, the following averages apply:
•General Materials - $20.00
•Periodicals & Paperbacks (mass market) - $ 5.00
•DVDs/Blu-rays - $25.00
•CDs - $20.00
•Video Games - $50.00
•Laptops and/or peripherals- $1,200.00
•Interlibrary Loan (ILL) - Cost as determined by the lending library
•Tech Toys - $400.00
When materials are replaced, fines paid are applied to replacement and processing charge. The
following Processing Charges apply in addition to Replacement Costs:
•General Materials, DVDs/Blu-rays, CDs and Video Games - $10.00
•Paperbacks (mass market)/Periodicals - $3.00
•Tech Toys - $20.00
9.04 Other Fees:
•Replacement of Compact Disc Cases - $1.00
•Replacement of DVD/Blu-ray/BOCD Case - $4.00
•Fee for Damage to Barcode or RFID tag on Library Materials - $1.00
•Interlibrary Loan Fee (per item): $5.00
Approved January 19, 1988
Amended February 16, 1988
Amended July 19, 1988
Amended Nov. 21, 1989 - Effective January 2, 1990
Amended March 19, 1991 - Effective July 1, 1991
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Amended August 13, 1992 - Effective October 1, 1992
Amended April 20, 1993 - Effective July 1, 1993
Amended August 17, 1993 - Effective September 1, 1993
Amended November 2, 1993 - Effective January 1, 1994
Section 9.04 - Effective July 1, 1995
Amended November 21, 1994 - Effective January 1, 1995
Amended August 15, 1995 - Effective October 1, 1995
Amended September 19, 1995 - Effective October 1, 1995
Amended August 19, 1997 - Effective October 1, 1997
Amended November 17, 1998 - Effective January 1, 1999
Amended December 19, 2000 - Effective January 1, 2001
Section 6.02 (reevaluate September 2001)
Amended March 20, 2001 - Effective April 1, 2001
Amended July 20, 2004 - Effective September 30, 2004
Amended June 20, 2006 - Effective June 21, 2006
Amended October 17, 2006 - Effective October 18, 2006
Amended March 16, 2010 - Effective May 15, 2010
Amended by the BLT December 5, 2011 - Approved by City Attorney December 22, 2011
Final Approval by the Board of Library Trustees on February 6, 2012
Amended and Approved by the Board of Library Trustees on September 4, 2013
Amended and Approved by the Board of Library Trustees on September 22, 2014
Amended and Approved by the Board of Library Trustees on February 16, 2016
Amended and Approved by the Board of Library Trustees on February 27, 2018
Amended and Approved by the Board of Library Trustees on June 15, 2020 – Effective July 13, 2020
Amended and Approved by the Board of Library Trustees on June 20, 2022
This Policy will be periodically reviewed by the Board of Library Trustees on the first to occur of (i) as
circumstances may require or (ii) every two years from the date of adoption, last amendment, or last
review. Adopted, last amended, or last reviewed on June 20, 2022.
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1.0 Library Patron Cards
Individual Library patron cards are issued to all residents of Newport Beach upon presentation of
proper identification. All applicants under the age of 18 will be required to have a parent/guardian
signature to obtain a library card. Guest cards will not be issued to anyone under the age of 18.
1.01 Under the State Universal Borrowing Agreement (California Education Code § 18731),
individual Library patron cards will be issued to persons who do not reside in Newport Beach, but
who are residents of the State of California, utilizing the same criteria as above.
1.02 A family borrower's card will be issued to a non-California resident upon payment of a $10.00
annual fee.
1.03 A replacement for a lost card will be issued upon proof of identification.
1.04 A “computer use only” Library card with no material borrowing privileges may be issued to
persons who wish to use the Library’s public computer workstations and on-line databases. Proof
of identification is necessary.
1.05 Lifetime cards may be issued at the discretion of the Board of Library Trustees.
2.0 Definitions
Library materials are defined as indicated.
2.01 Reference Materials - Materials for use only within the Library facility, including newspapers
and current issues of periodicals.
2.02 General Materials – Most circulating books and audio books.
2.03 Paperbacks (mass market) - Circulating book materials without hard cover bindings.
2.04 Periodicals - Magazines and journals published with established frequency throughout the
year.
2.05 New Books - Newly acquired and recent publications of circulating fiction and non-fiction
books.
2.06 Lucky Day Books – High demand fiction and non-fiction books available for immediate
checkout.
2.07 Rental DVDs/Blu-rays - High demand DVDs/Blu-rays available for a rental fee.
2.08 Compact Discs (CDs) - Circulating recorded music that are on a compact disc.
2.09 DVDs/Blu-rays - Circulating films: feature, documentary, and instructional.
2.10 Video Games - Circulating games requiring a dedicated console with a video interface.
2.11 eBooks - Circulating electronic version of a printed book that may be read or listened to on a
personal computer or hand-held device designed specifically for this purpose.
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2.12 Streaming Video – Circulating digital video content transmitted through an Internet
connection. Content may be viewed on a personal computer, mobile device, or via a digital media
player.
2.13 Databases - Electronic databases to which the Library subscribes. Many of these databases
may be used remotely.
2.14 Internet - Many additional resources are available on the Internet and can be reached through
library equipment.
2.15 Interlibrary Loan (abbreviated “ILL”) - Service whereby a user of one library may borrow books
or receive photocopies of documents that are owned by another library. Users request materials,
and the Library, acting as an intermediary, identifies owners of the desired item, places the request,
receives the item, makes it available to the user, and arranges for its return.
2.16 Laptops– Circulating computers that may be used in the Library.
2.17 Tech Toys – Circulating media and technology equipment such as a GoPro camera or USB
enabled turntable.
3.0 Loan Periods
Loan periods and renewals for materials vary as stated below. Eligible items will automatically
renew for four additional loan periods if the item has not been reserved.
3.01 Reference Materials, including newspapers and the current issues of periodicals, may not be
checked out.
3.02 The loan period for General Materials is 21 days and may be renewed for four additional 21-
day periods if the item has not been reserved.
3.03 The loan period for Paperbacks is 21 days and may be renewed for four additional 21-day
periods if the item has not been reserved.
3.04 The loan period for circulating Periodicals is 21 days and may be renewed for two additional
21-day periods. Current issues and bound volumes of Periodicals may not be checked out.
3.05 The loan period for New Books is 21 days and may be renewed for four additional 21-day
periods if the item has not been reserved.
3.06 The loan period for Lucky Day Books is 7 days and may not be renewed.
3.07 The loan period for Rental DVDs/Blu-rays is 1 day and may not be renewed.
3.08 The loan period for Compact Discs is 21 days and may be renewed for four additional 21-day
periods if the item has not been reserved.
3.09 The loan period for Non-rental DVDs/Blu-rays is 7 days and may be renewed for four additional
7-day periods if the item has not been reserved.
3.10 The loan period for Video Games is 7 days and may be renewed for four additional 7-day
periods if the item has not been reserved.
3.11 The loan period for eBooks is 7, 14, or 21 days.
3.12 The loan period for streaming video is 3, 5, or 7 days.
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3.13 The loan period for Laptops is 1 hour and may be renewed for 20-minute increments as long as
there is not a waiting list. These devices are for use within the Library building only. See the
LAPTOP USE policy for more details.
3.14 Loans of certain materials are made to teachers for classroom use and to the homebound, with
a loan period of 4 weeks.
3.15 The loan period for ILL items is determined by the lending library.
3.17 The loan period for Tech Toys is 7 days and may not be renewed.
4.0 Fines and Fees
Library patrons are responsible for returning borrowed materials by the end of the loan
period. Library materials are considered in circulation until checked-in at a Newport Beach Public
Library.
4.01 Overdue fines are charged for materials returned after the due date. The fine schedule is
established by the Board of Library Trustees and reviewed on a biennial basis.
4.02 Library patrons are responsible for the replacement cost of lost materials, plus a processing
charge.
4.03 Overdue fines are not charged to patrons registered in the homebound program.
5.0 Library Privileges
The Library reserves the right to refuse borrowing privileges to patrons who abuse Library
privileges. Such patrons may be identified as delinquent. Delinquent may be defined by the
following circumstances:
5.01 A patron whose record shows unpaid fines and fees of $5.00 or more.
5.02 A patron who has ten overdue items outstanding.
5.03 A patron who has moved without notifying the Library of the current correct address.
6.0 Placing of Reserves
Library patrons are permitted to place reserves on General Materials, New Books, Paperbacks,
Compact Discs, eBooks, Tech Toys, Non-rental DVDs/Blu-rays and Video Games in the
collection. Reserves may also be placed for these materials, which are “on order”.
7.0 Confidentiality of Patron Records
Library employees must refer all court-ordered requests to the Library Services Director.
The Library shall, at all times, abide by California Government Code § 7927.105, which provides as
follows:
California Government Code § 7927.105
(a)As used in this section, the term “patron use records” includes both of the following:
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(1)Any written or electronic record that is used to identify a library patron and is provided by the
patron to become eligible to borrow or use books and other materials. This includes, but is not
limited to, a patron’s name, address, telephone number, or email address.
(2)Any written record or electronic transaction that identifies a patron’s borrowing information
or use of library information resources. This includes, but is not limited to, database search
records, borrowing records, class records, and any other personally identifiable uses of library
resources, information requests, or inquiries.
(b)This section does not apply to either of the following:
(1)Statistical reports of patron use.
(2)Records of fines collected by a library.
(c)All patron use records of a library that is in whole or in part supported by public funds shall
remain confidential. A public agency, or a private actor that maintains or stores patron use records
on behalf of a public agency, shall not disclose those records to any person, local agency, or state
agency, except as follows:
(1)By a person acting within the scope of the person’s duties within the administration of the
library.
(2)By a person authorized in writing to inspect the records. The authorization shall be from the
individual to whom the records pertain.
(3)By order of the appropriate superior court.
(Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 614, Sec. 2. (AB 473) Effective January 1, 2022. Operative January 1,
2023, pursuant to Sec. 7931.000.)
All patron use records of any library which is in whole or in part supported by public funds shall
remain confidential and shall not be disclosed by a public agency, or private actor that maintains or
stores patron use records on behalf of a public agency, to any person, local agency, or state agency
except as follows:
(a)By a person acting within the scope of his or her duties within the administration of the library.
(b)By a person authorized, in writing, by the individual to whom the records pertain, to inspect the
records.
(c)By order of the appropriate superior court.
As used in this section, the term “patron use records” includes the following:
(1)Any written or electronic record, that is used to identify the patron, including, but not limited to,
a patron’s name, address, telephone number, or e-mail address, that a library patron provides in
order to become eligible to borrow or use books and other materials.
(2)Any written record or electronic transaction that identifies a patron’s borrowing information or
use of library information resources, including, but not limited to, database search records,
borrowing records, class records, and any other personally identifiable uses of library resources
information requests, or inquiries.
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This section shall not apply to statistical reports of patron use nor to records of fines collected by
the library.
California Government Code § 6267
(Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 80, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2012.)
Library employees must refer all court-ordered requests to the Library Services Director.
8.0 Special Conditions
8.01 Fees for Use.
Use fees are charged for the Rental DVD/Blu-ray collections. These fees are established by the
Board of Library Trustees and reviewed on a biennial basis.
8.02 Patrons must be 18 years of age or older to checkout DVDs/Blu-rays, Video Games and Tech
Toys.
8.03 A fee is charged for Interlibrary Loan (ILL) service.
9.0 Circulation Policies Schedule of Fines/Fees.
The fine schedule is established by the Board of Library Trustees and reviewed on a biennial basis.
9.01 Rental Fees
•Rental DVDs/Blu-rays - $1.00 per day
9.02 Fines for Overdue Materials:
•General Materials - $0.25/day to Maximum
•DVDs/Blu-rays (non-rental) - $0.25/day to Maximum
•Paperbacks, Periodicals - $0.25/day to Maximum
•New Books - $0.25/day to Maximum
•CDs - $0.25/day to Maximum
•Lucky Day Books -$0.25/day to Maximum
•Rental DVDs/Blu-rays - $1.00/day to Maximum
•Video Games - $1.00/day to Maximum
•Laptop - $5.00/hour to Maximum
•ILL - $0.25/day to Maximum
•Tech Toys - $5.00/day to Maximum
Maximum Fines:
•General Materials, Audio Books, Lucky Day Books and ILL Materials - $10.00
•Paperbacks, Periodicals - $5.00
•DVDs/Blu-rays - $10.00
•CDs - $10.00
•Video Games - $20.00
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•Laptops - $1,200.00
•Tech Toys - $100.00
9.03 Replacement Cost of Materials - Actual Replacement Cost of Item
When replacement cost cannot be determined, the following averages apply:
•General Materials - $20.00
•Periodicals & Paperbacks (mass market) - $ 5.00
•DVDs/Blu-rays - $25.00
•CDs - $20.00
•Video Games - $50.00
•Laptops and/or peripherals- $1,200.00
•Interlibrary Loan (ILL) - Cost as determined by the lending library
•Tech Toys - $400.00
When materials are replaced, fines paid are applied to replacement and processing charge. The
following Processing Charges apply in addition to Replacement Costs:
•General Materials, DVDs/Blu-rays, CDs and Video Games - $10.00
•Paperbacks (mass market)/Periodicals - $3.00
•Tech Toys - $20.00
9.04 Other Fees:
•Replacement of Compact Disc Cases - $1.00
•Replacement of DVD/Blu-ray/BOCD Case - $4.00
•Fee for Damage to Barcode or RFID tag on Library Materials - $1.00
•Interlibrary Loan Fee (per item): $5.00
Approved January 19, 1988
Amended February 16, 1988
Amended July 19, 1988
Amended Nov. 21, 1989 - Effective January 2, 1990
Amended March 19, 1991 - Effective July 1, 1991
Amended August 13, 1992 - Effective October 1, 1992
Amended April 20, 1993 - Effective July 1, 1993
Amended August 17, 1993 - Effective September 1, 1993
Amended November 2, 1993 - Effective January 1, 1994
Section 9.04 - Effective July 1, 1995
Amended November 21, 1994 - Effective January 1, 1995
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Amended August 15, 1995 - Effective October 1, 1995
Amended September 19, 1995 - Effective October 1, 1995
Amended August 19, 1997 - Effective October 1, 1997
Amended November 17, 1998 - Effective January 1, 1999
Amended December 19, 2000 - Effective January 1, 2001
Section 6.02 (reevaluate September 2001)
Amended March 20, 2001 - Effective April 1, 2001
Amended July 20, 2004 - Effective September 30, 2004
Amended June 20, 2006 - Effective June 21, 2006
Amended October 17, 2006 - Effective October 18, 2006
Amended March 16, 2010 - Effective May 15, 2010
Amended by the BLT December 5, 2011 - Approved by City Attorney December 22, 2011
Final Approval by the Board of Library Trustees on February 6, 2012
Amended and Approved by the Board of Library Trustees on September 4, 2013
Amended and Approved by the Board of Library Trustees on September 22, 2014
Amended and Approved by the Board of Library Trustees on February 16, 2016
Amended and Approved by the Board of Library Trustees on February 27, 2018
Amended and Approved by the Board of Library Trustees on June 15, 2020 – Effective July 13, 2020
Amended and Approved by the Board of Library Trustees on June 20, 2022
Amended and Approved by the Board of Library Trustees on January 17, 2023
This Policy will be periodically reviewed by the Board of Library Trustees on the first to occur of (i) as
circumstances may require or (ii) every two years from the date of adoption, last amendment, or last
review. Adopted, last amended, or last reviewed on June 20, 2022..January 17, 2023.
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Circulation Policy
1.0 Library Patron Cards
Individual Library patron cards are issued to all residents of Newport Beach upon presentation of
proper identification. All applicants under the age of 18 will be required to have a parent/guardian
signature to obtain a library card.
1.01 Under the State Universal Borrowing Agreement (California Education Code § 18731),
individual Library patron cards will be issued to persons who do not reside in Newport Beach, but
who are residents of the State of California, utilizing the same criteria as above.
1.02 A family borrower's card will be issued to a non-California resident upon payment of a $10.00
annual fee.
1.03 A replacement for a lost card will be issued upon proof of identification.
1.04 A “computer use only” Library card with no material borrowing privileges may be issued to
persons who wish to use the Library’s public computer workstations and on-line databases. Proof
of identification is necessary.
1.05 Lifetime cards may be issued at the discretion of the Board of Library Trustees.
2.0 Definitions
Library materials are defined as indicated.
2.01 Reference Materials - Materials for use only within the Library facility, including newspapers
and current issues of periodicals.
2.02 General Materials – Most circulating books and audio books.
2.03 Paperbacks (mass market) - Circulating book materials without hard cover bindings.
2.04 Periodicals - Magazines and journals published with established frequency throughout the
year.
2.05 New Books - Newly acquired and recent publications of circulating fiction and non-fiction
books.
2.06 Lucky Day Books – High demand fiction and non-fiction books available for immediate
checkout.
2.07 Rental DVDs/Blu-rays - High demand DVDs/Blu-rays available for a rental fee.
2.08 Compact Discs (CDs) - Circulating recorded music that are on a compact disc.
2.09 DVDs/Blu-rays - Circulating films: feature, documentary, and instructional.
2.10 Video Games - Circulating games requiring a dedicated console with a video interface.
2.11 eBooks - Circulating electronic version of a printed book that may be read or listened to on a
personal computer or hand-held device designed specifically for this purpose.
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2.12 Streaming Video – Circulating digital video content transmitted through an Internet
connection. Content may be viewed on a personal computer, mobile device, or via a digital media
player.
2.13 Databases - Electronic databases to which the Library subscribes. Many of these databases
may be used remotely.
2.14 Internet - Many additional resources are available on the Internet and can be reached through
library equipment.
2.15 Interlibrary Loan (abbreviated “ILL”) - Service whereby a user of one library may borrow books
or receive photocopies of documents that are owned by another library. Users request materials,
and the Library, acting as an intermediary, identifies owners of the desired item, places the request,
receives the item, makes it available to the user, and arranges for its return.
2.16 Laptops– Circulating computers that may be used in the Library.
2.17 Tech Toys – Circulating media and technology equipment such as a GoPro camera or USB
enabled turntable.
3.0 Loan Periods
Loan periods and renewals for materials vary as stated below. Eligible items will automatically
renew for four additional loan periods if the item has not been reserved.
3.01 Reference Materials, including newspapers and the current issues of periodicals, may not be
checked out.
3.02 The loan period for General Materials is 21 days and may be renewed for four additional 21-
day periods if the item has not been reserved.
3.03 The loan period for Paperbacks is 21 days and may be renewed for four additional 21-day
periods if the item has not been reserved.
3.04 The loan period for circulating Periodicals is 21 days and may be renewed for two additional
21-day periods. Current issues and bound volumes of Periodicals may not be checked out.
3.05 The loan period for New Books is 21 days and may be renewed for four additional 21-day
periods if the item has not been reserved.
3.06 The loan period for Lucky Day Books is 7 days and may not be renewed.
3.07 The loan period for Rental DVDs/Blu-rays is 1 day and may not be renewed.
3.08 The loan period for Compact Discs is 21 days and may be renewed for four additional 21-day
periods if the item has not been reserved.
3.09 The loan period for Non-rental DVDs/Blu-rays is 7 days and may be renewed for four additional
7-day periods if the item has not been reserved.
3.10 The loan period for Video Games is 7 days and may be renewed for four additional 7-day
periods if the item has not been reserved.
3.11 The loan period for eBooks is 7, 14, or 21 days.
3.12 The loan period for streaming video is 3, 5, or 7 days.
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3.13 The loan period for Laptops is 1 hour and may be renewed for 20-minute increments as long as
there is not a waiting list. These devices are for use within the Library building only. See the
LAPTOP USE policy for more details.
3.14 Loans of certain materials are made to teachers for classroom use and to the homebound, with
a loan period of 4 weeks.
3.15 The loan period for ILL items is determined by the lending library.
3.17 The loan period for Tech Toys is 7 days and may not be renewed.
4.0 Fines and Fees
Library patrons are responsible for returning borrowed materials by the end of the loan
period. Library materials are considered in circulation until checked-in at a Newport Beach Public
Library.
4.01 Overdue fines are charged for materials returned after the due date. The fine schedule is
established by the Board of Library Trustees and reviewed on a biennial basis.
4.02 Library patrons are responsible for the replacement cost of lost materials, plus a processing
charge.
4.03 Overdue fines are not charged to patrons registered in the homebound program.
5.0 Library Privileges
The Library reserves the right to refuse borrowing privileges to patrons who abuse Library
privileges. Such patrons may be identified as delinquent. Delinquent may be defined by the
following circumstances:
5.01 A patron whose record shows unpaid fines and fees of $5.00 or more.
5.02 A patron who has ten overdue items outstanding.
5.03 A patron who has moved without notifying the Library of the current correct address.
6.0 Placing of Reserves
Library patrons are permitted to place reserves on General Materials, New Books, Paperbacks,
Compact Discs, eBooks, Tech Toys, Non-rental DVDs/Blu-rays and Video Games in the
collection. Reserves may also be placed for these materials, which are “on order”.
7.0 Confidentiality of Patron Records
Library employees must refer all court-ordered requests to the Library Services Director.
The Library shall, at all times, abide by California Government Code § 7927.105, which provides as
follows:
California Government Code § 7927.105
(a) As used in this section, the term “patron use records” includes both of the following:
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(1) Any written or electronic record that is used to identify a library patron and is provided by the
patron to become eligible to borrow or use books and other materials. This includes, but is not
limited to, a patron’s name, address, telephone number, or email address.
(2) Any written record or electronic transaction that identifies a patron’s borrowing information
or use of library information resources. This includes, but is not limited to, database search
records, borrowing records, class records, and any other personally identifiable uses of library
resources, information requests, or inquiries.
(b) This section does not apply to either of the following:
(1) Statistical reports of patron use.
(2) Records of fines collected by a library.
(c) All patron use records of a library that is in whole or in part supported by public funds shall
remain confidential. A public agency, or a private actor that maintains or stores patron use records
on behalf of a public agency, shall not disclose those records to any person, local agency, or state
agency, except as follows:
(1) By a person acting within the scope of the person’s duties within the administration of the
library.
(2) By a person authorized in writing to inspect the records. The authorization shall be from the
individual to whom the records pertain.
(3) By order of the appropriate superior court.
(Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 614, Sec. 2. (AB 473) Effective January 1, 2022. Operative January 1,
2023, pursuant to Sec. 7931.000.)
8.0 Special Conditions
8.01 Fees for Use.
Use fees are charged for the Rental DVD/Blu-ray collections. These fees are established by the
Board of Library Trustees and reviewed on a biennial basis.
8.02 Patrons must be 18 years of age or older to checkout DVDs/Blu-rays, Video Games and Tech
Toys.
8.03 A fee is charged for Interlibrary Loan (ILL) service.
9.0 Circulation Policies Schedule of Fines/Fees.
The fine schedule is established by the Board of Library Trustees and reviewed on a biennial basis.
9.01 Rental Fees
• Rental DVDs/Blu-rays - $1.00 per day
9.02 Fines for Overdue Materials:
• General Materials - $0.25/day to Maximum
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• DVDs/Blu-rays (non-rental) - $0.25/day to Maximum
• Paperbacks, Periodicals - $0.25/day to Maximum
• New Books - $0.25/day to Maximum
• CDs - $0.25/day to Maximum
• Lucky Day Books -$0.25/day to Maximum
• Rental DVDs/Blu-rays - $1.00/day to Maximum
• Video Games - $1.00/day to Maximum
• Laptop - $5.00/hour to Maximum
• ILL - $0.25/day to Maximum
• Tech Toys - $5.00/day to Maximum
Maximum Fines:
• General Materials, Audio Books, Lucky Day Books and ILL Materials - $10.00
• Paperbacks, Periodicals - $5.00
• DVDs/Blu-rays - $10.00
• CDs - $10.00
• Video Games - $20.00
• Laptops - $1,200.00
• Tech Toys - $100.00
9.03 Replacement Cost of Materials - Actual Replacement Cost of Item
When replacement cost cannot be determined, the following averages apply:
• General Materials - $20.00
• Periodicals & Paperbacks (mass market) - $ 5.00
• DVDs/Blu-rays - $25.00
• CDs - $20.00
• Video Games - $50.00
• Laptops and/or peripherals- $1,200.00
• Interlibrary Loan (ILL) - Cost as determined by the lending library
• Tech Toys - $400.00
When materials are replaced, fines paid are applied to replacement and processing charge. The
following Processing Charges apply in addition to Replacement Costs:
• General Materials, DVDs/Blu-rays, CDs and Video Games - $10.00
• Paperbacks (mass market)/Periodicals - $3.00
• Tech Toys - $20.00
9.04 Other Fees:
• Replacement of Compact Disc Cases - $1.00
• Replacement of DVD/Blu-ray/BOCD Case - $4.00
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• Fee for Damage to Barcode or RFID tag on Library Materials - $1.00
• Interlibrary Loan Fee (per item): $5.00
Approved January 19, 1988
Amended February 16, 1988
Amended July 19, 1988
Amended Nov. 21, 1989 - Effective January 2, 1990
Amended March 19, 1991 - Effective July 1, 1991
Amended August 13, 1992 - Effective October 1, 1992
Amended April 20, 1993 - Effective July 1, 1993
Amended August 17, 1993 - Effective September 1, 1993
Amended November 2, 1993 - Effective January 1, 1994
Section 9.04 - Effective July 1, 1995
Amended November 21, 1994 - Effective January 1, 1995
Amended August 15, 1995 - Effective October 1, 1995
Amended September 19, 1995 - Effective October 1, 1995
Amended August 19, 1997 - Effective October 1, 1997
Amended November 17, 1998 - Effective January 1, 1999
Amended December 19, 2000 - Effective January 1, 2001
Section 6.02 (reevaluate September 2001)
Amended March 20, 2001 - Effective April 1, 2001
Amended July 20, 2004 - Effective September 30, 2004
Amended June 20, 2006 - Effective June 21, 2006
Amended October 17, 2006 - Effective October 18, 2006
Amended March 16, 2010 - Effective May 15, 2010
Amended by the BLT December 5, 2011 - Approved by City Attorney December 22, 2011
Final Approval by the Board of Library Trustees on February 6, 2012
Amended and Approved by the Board of Library Trustees on September 4, 2013
Amended and Approved by the Board of Library Trustees on September 22, 2014
Amended and Approved by the Board of Library Trustees on February 16, 2016
Amended and Approved by the Board of Library Trustees on February 27, 2018
Amended and Approved by the Board of Library Trustees on June 15, 2020 – Effective July 13, 2020
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Amended and Approved by the Board of Library Trustees on June 20, 2022
Amended and Approved by the Board of Library Trustees on January 17, 2023
This Policy will be periodically reviewed by the Board of Library Trustees on the first to occur of (i) as
circumstances may require or (ii) every two years from the date of adoption, last amendment, or last
review. Adopted, last amended, or last reviewed on January 17, 2023.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff requests that the Board of Library Trustees review and approve revisions to Library Policy NBPL 5,
Internet Use Policy.
DISCUSSION:
The Internet Use Policy establishes the expectations regarding use of the Library’s internet. Staff is
recommending the Board approve one minor addition to the policy to help clarify the difference between a
Computer Use Only card and a Guest Pass. The change to the policy clearly outlines the requirements for
acquiring a Guest Pass. This change will help patrons and staff apply the policy more consistently.
An additional grammatical change is also recommended.
NOTICING:
This agenda item has been noticed according to the Brown Act (72 hours in advance of the meeting at which
the Board of Library Trustees considers the item).
ATTACHMENT A: Internet Use Policy (NBPL 5) – original
ATTACHMENT B: Internet Use Policy (NBPL 5) – redlined
ATTACHMENT C: Internet Use Policy (NBPL 5) – revised
TO: BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
FROM: Library Services Department
Melissa Hartson, Library Services Director
949-717-3810, mhartson@newportbeachca.gov
PREPARED BY: Rebecca Lightfoot, Acting Library Services Manager
TITLE: Internet Use Policy (NBPL 5)
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NBPL 5
Internet Use Policy
The Newport Beach Public Library (“Library”) information resources include access to the World
Wide Web (“internet”). Access to the internet supports the Library's mission to serve as the
cultural, educational, and informational heart of Newport Beach. The internet enables the Library to
supplement its collection by providing information of a serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific
value to patrons beyond the Library’s physical collection.
Use of the Library’s internet requires a Library card number. Those ineligible for a free Library card,
for example, out-of-state visitors, may be issued a free " internet use only" (no borrowing
privileges) card by presenting some personal identification. Guest passes are also available on a
temporary basis.
The internet and its available resources contain a wide variety of material and opinions from varied
points of view. The Library does not monitor and has no control over the information on the
internet. Not all sources on the internet provide accurate, complete, or current information. Library
patrons may need to question the validity of the information they find. In offering internet access,
the Library cannot control access points which often change rapidly and unpredictably. Library
patrons access the internet as they deem appropriate, and the Library is not responsible for any
access points they reach. Library patrons access the internet and Library computers, laptops, or
other electronic devices on an “as-is” basis and at their own risk. The Library is not responsible for
any harm or offense that may arise out of such use, including but not limited to, fraud, loss of
private or personal information, viruses and malware, or other harmful misconduct.
Internet filtering software is utilized by the Library and is designed to block content harmful to
minors. The Library cannot guarantee, and therefore does not assume responsibility for, the
reliability or accuracy of the filtering software. Any Adult Library patron who is unable to access a
lawful website that is not harmful to minors may request Library staff to unblock access to that
website. Library staff shall respond to requests regarding the filtering software promptly.
Use of the Library’s internet, computers, laptops, or other electronic devices may be suspended or
revoked pursuant to the procedures set forth in the NBPL Use Policy (NBPL 1), available on the
Library’s website, if the user engages in any activity that violates any applicable law, rule,
regulation, or policy. Materials obtained or copied on the Library’s computers or over the Library’s
internet may be subject to copyright laws. Library patrons assume all risk associated with his or her
use of the Library’s internet, computers, laptops, or other electronic devices. The Library is not
responsible for any misuse of the Library’s internet or the Library’s computers, laptops, or other
electronic devices.
The Internet and Children
As with other Library materials, parents and guardians of children, not the Library, are responsible
for their children’s use of the internet. While it is the responsibility of parents and guardians to
establish rules for their children’s use of the internet, the Library has taken steps to assist parents
and guardians in this task. The Library has installed internet filtering software on all public
ATTACHMENT A
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computers that is designed to prevent content harmful to minors from being accessed. This service
has proven to be reliable in blocking such material from appearing on these devices.
However, due to the fact that some content providers deliberately attempt to thwart blocking
programs, some children seek to overcome blocking programs, and because the filtering software
may not recognize all content that should be blocked, the Library does not guarantee that content
harmful to minors will not be accessed by children. Appropriate use of the Library’s internet must
be the responsibility of parents and guardians. Parents are encouraged to
read https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/topics/protecting-kids-online and view the resources for
parents and guardians at http://www.netsmartz.org/Parents.
Approved by the Board of Library Trustees - November 11, 1996
Adopted - February 24, 1997
Amended & Reassigned – April 8, 2003
Amended & Reassigned – August 17, 2004
Amended & Reassigned – May 7, 2012
Revised and Amended - January 22, 2019
Revised and Amended – January 19, 2021
Formerly I-22
This Policy will be periodically reviewed by the Board of Library Trustees on the first to occur of (i) as
circumstances may require or (ii) every two years from the date of adoption, last amendment, or last
review. Adopted, last amended, or last reviewed on January 19, 2021.
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NBPL 5
Internet Use Policy
The Newport Beach Public Library (“Library”) information resources include access to the World
Wide Web (“internet”). Access to the internet supports the Library's mission to serve as the
cultural, educational, and informational heart of Newport Beach. The internet enables the Library to
supplement its collection by providing information of a serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific
value to patrons beyond the Library’s physical collection.
Use of the Library’s internet requires a Library card number. Those ineligible for a free Library card,
for example, out-of-state visitors, may be issued a free " internetcomputer use only" (no borrowing
privileges) card by presenting some personalvalid identification. Guest passes are also available on a
temporary basis. Guest passes will not be issued to patrons under the age of 18 and require
identification.
The internet and its available resources contain a wide variety of material and opinions from varied
points of view. The Library does not monitor and has no control over the information on the
internet. Not all sources on the internet provide accurate, complete, or current information. Library
patrons may need to question the validity of the information they find. In offering internet access,
the Library cannot control access points which often change rapidly and unpredictably. Library
patrons access the internet as they deem appropriate, and the Library is not responsible for any
access points they reach. Library patrons access the internet and Library computers, laptops, or
other electronic devices on an “as-is” basis and at their own risk. The Library is not responsible for
any harm or offense that may arise out of such use, including but not limited to, fraud, loss of
private or personal information, viruses and malware, or other harmful misconduct.
Internet filtering software is utilized by the Library and is designed to block content harmful to
minors. The Library cannot guarantee, and therefore does not assume responsibility for, the
reliability or accuracy of the filtering software. Any Adult adult Library patron who is unable to
access a lawful website that is not harmful to minors may request Library staff to unblock access to
that website. Library staff shall respond to requests regarding the filtering software promptly.
Use of the Library’s internet, computers, laptops, or other electronic devices may be suspended or
revoked pursuant to the procedures set forth in the NBPL Use Policy (NBPL 1), available on the
Library’s website, if the user engages in any activity that violates any applicable law, rule,
regulation, or policy. Materials obtained or copied on the Library’s computers or over the Library’s
internet may be subject to copyright laws. Library patrons assume all risk associated with his or her
use of the Library’s internet, computers, laptops, or other electronic devices. The Library is not
responsible for any misuse of the Library’s internet or the Library’s computers, laptops, or other
electronic devices.
The Internet and Children
As with other Library materials, parents and guardians of children, not the Library, are responsible
for their children’s use of the internet. While it is the responsibility of parents and guardians to
establish rules for their children’s use of the internet, the Library has taken steps to assist parents
and guardians in this task. The Library has installed internet filtering software on all public
ATTACHMENT B
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computers that is designed to prevent content harmful to minors from being accessed. This service
has proven to be reliable in blocking such material from appearing on these devices.
However, due to the fact that some content providers deliberately attempt to thwart blocking
programs, some children seek to overcome blocking programs, and because the filtering software
may not recognize all content that should be blocked, the Library does not guarantee that content
harmful to minors will not be accessed by children. Appropriate use of the Library’s internet must
be the responsibility of parents and guardians. Parents are encouraged to
read https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/topics/protecting-kids-online and view the resources for
parents and guardians at http://www.netsmartz.org/Parents.
Approved by the Board of Library Trustees - November 11, 1996
Adopted - February 24, 1997
Amended & Reassigned – April 8, 2003
Amended & Reassigned – August 17, 2004
Amended & Reassigned – May 7, 2012
Revised and Amended - January 22, 2019
Revised and Amended – January 19, 2021
Revised and Amended – January 17, 2023
Formerly I-22
This Policy will be periodically reviewed by the Board of Library Trustees on the first to occur of (i) as
circumstances may require or (ii) every two years from the date of adoption, last amendment, or last
review. Adopted, last amended, or last reviewed on January 19, 2021January 17, 2023.
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NBPL 5
Internet Use Policy
The Newport Beach Public Library (“Library”) information resources include access to the World
Wide Web (“internet”). Access to the internet supports the Library's mission to serve as the
cultural, educational, and informational heart of Newport Beach. The internet enables the Library to
supplement its collection by providing information of a serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific
value to patrons beyond the Library’s physical collection.
Use of the Library’s internet requires a Library card number. Those ineligible for a free Library card,
for example, out-of-state visitors, may be issued a free computer use only" (no borrowing
privileges) card by presenting valid identification. Guest passes are also available on a temporary
basis. Guest passes will not be issued to patrons under the age of 18 and require identification.
The internet and its available resources contain a wide variety of material and opinions from varied
points of view. The Library does not monitor and has no control over the information on the
internet. Not all sources on the internet provide accurate, complete, or current information. Library
patrons may need to question the validity of the information they find. In offering internet access,
the Library cannot control access points which often change rapidly and unpredictably. Library
patrons access the internet as they deem appropriate, and the Library is not responsible for any
access points they reach. Library patrons access the internet and Library computers, laptops, or
other electronic devices on an “as-is” basis and at their own risk. The Library is not responsible for
any harm or offense that may arise out of such use, including but not limited to, fraud, loss of
private or personal information, viruses and malware, or other harmful misconduct.
Internet filtering software is utilized by the Library and is designed to block content harmful to
minors. The Library cannot guarantee, and therefore does not assume responsibility for, the
reliability or accuracy of the filtering software. Any adult Library patron who is unable to access a
lawful website that is not harmful to minors may request Library staff to unblock access to that
website. Library staff shall respond to requests regarding the filtering software promptly.
Use of the Library’s internet, computers, laptops, or other electronic devices may be suspended or
revoked pursuant to the procedures set forth in the NBPL Use Policy (NBPL 1), available on the
Library’s website, if the user engages in any activity that violates any applicable law, rule,
regulation, or policy. Materials obtained or copied on the Library’s computers or over the Library’s
internet may be subject to copyright laws. Library patrons assume all risk associated with his or her
use of the Library’s internet, computers, laptops, or other electronic devices. The Library is not
responsible for any misuse of the Library’s internet or the Library’s computers, laptops, or other
electronic devices.
The Internet and Children
As with other Library materials, parents and guardians of children, not the Library, are responsible
for their children’s use of the internet. While it is the responsibility of parents and guardians to
establish rules for their children’s use of the internet, the Library has taken steps to assist parents
and guardians in this task. The Library has installed internet filtering software on all public
ATTACHMENT C
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computers that is designed to prevent content harmful to minors from being accessed. This service
has proven to be reliable in blocking such material from appearing on these devices.
However, due to the fact that some content providers deliberately attempt to thwart blocking
programs, some children seek to overcome blocking programs, and because the filtering software
may not recognize all content that should be blocked, the Library does not guarantee that content
harmful to minors will not be accessed by children. Appropriate use of the Library’s internet must
be the responsibility of parents and guardians. Parents are encouraged to
read https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/topics/protecting-kids-online and view the resources for
parents and guardians at http://www.netsmartz.org/Parents.
Approved by the Board of Library Trustees - November 11, 1996
Adopted - February 24, 1997
Amended & Reassigned – April 8, 2003
Amended & Reassigned – August 17, 2004
Amended & Reassigned – May 7, 2012
Revised and Amended - January 22, 2019
Revised and Amended – January 19, 2021
Revised and Amended – January 17, 2023
Formerly I-22
This Policy will be periodically reviewed by the Board of Library Trustees on the first to occur of (i) as
circumstances may require or (ii) every two years from the date of adoption, last amendment, or last
review. Adopted, last amended, or last reviewed on January 17, 2023.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Board of Library Trustees review and approve revisions to Library Policy NBPL 11,
Rules for Acceptable Use of Wireless Internet Connections.
DISCUSSION:
Patrons use several of their own devices, such as laptops, tablets, and smartphones when they visit the
Newport Beach Public Library. These devices are typically Wi‐Fi capable, therefore an easily accessible Wi‐Fi
network is an expected amenity for those at any of our facilities. Newport Beach Public Library reports Wi‐
Fi session statistics to the State Library and they are considered an important indicator concerning how
visitors access online resources at the library. Wi‐Fi usage is also an output measure for determining Star
status in the Library Journal Index.
Staff deems that the policy continues to remain effective and recommends minor changes to the policy,
changing “library” to “Library”.
NOTICING:
This agenda item has been noticed according to the Brown Act (72 hours in advance of the meeting at which
the Board of Library Trustees considers the item).
ATTACHMENT A: Rules for Acceptable Use of Wireless Internet Connections (NBPL 11) – original
ATTACHMENT B: Rules for Acceptable Use of Wireless Internet Connections (NBPL 11) – redlined
ATTACHMENT C: Rules for Acceptable Use of Wireless Internet Connections (NBPL 11) – revised
TO: BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
FROM: Library Services Department
Melissa Hartson, Library Services Director
949‐717‐3810, mhartson@newportbeachca.gov
PREPARED BY: Melissa Hartson, Library Services Director
TITLE: Rules for Acceptable Use of Wireless Internet Connections (NBPL 11)
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NBPL 11
Rules for Acceptable Use of Wireless Internet
Connections
Regardless of whether Wi-Fi source originates from the Library premises or outside the Library,
patrons are subject to the library's Internet Use Policy.
1.Wireless users who do not follow the Internet Use Policy may be asked to stop using the
wireless connection inside the library, be excluded from all City libraries and/or be prosecuted.
2.The Library's wireless connection is unencrypted. Use of the wireless connection is at the user's
own risk. By using this connection, users acknowledge that security errors and hacking are an
inherent risk associated with any wireless service. For that reason, users expressly agree that
they knowingly assume such risk, and further agree to hold the Library harmless from any
claim or loss arising out of, or related to, any such instance of hacking or other unauthorized
use or access into the user's computer.
3.The Library accepts no responsibility for any software downloaded and/or installed, email
opened, or sites accessed while patrons are on the wireless internet connection. Any damage
done to the user's equipment or self from viruses, identity theft, spyware, plug-ins, or other
internet-borne programs is the sole responsibility of the user; and the user indemnifies and
holds harmless the Library from any such damage.
4.The Library accepts no responsibility regarding the ability of user-owned equipment to connect
to the wireless network. Library staff will not change settings on user’s equipment.
5.Unauthorized downloading of copyrighted material(s) is strictly forbidden and will result in
suspension or revocation of Library privileges and may result in formal notification to the
appropriate local law enforcement office.
Notice: Warning of Copyright Restrictions
As a Library user, your ability to post or link to copyrighted material is governed by United States
copyright law. The library reserves the right to delete or disable any post or link that, in the
judgment of library staff, violates copyright law. In accordance with 17 U. S. Code Section 512
(i)(1)(A), the library may terminate a patron’s access to the system or network for disrespect of the
intellectual property rights of others, or for repeat infringements of copyright. The library has
adopted this policy and will make all reasonable effort to enforce it in appropriate circumstances.
Adopted by the Board of Library Trustees on February 21, 2017
Amended by the Board of Library Trustees on January 22, 2019.
Amended by the Board of Library Trustees on January 19, 2021.
This Policy will be periodically reviewed by the Board of Library Trustees on the first to occur of (i) as
circumstances may require or (ii) every two years from the date of adoption, last amendment, or last
review. Adopted, last amended, or last reviewed on January 19, 2021.
ATTACHMENT A
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NBPL 11
Rules for Acceptable Use of Wireless Internet
Connections
Regardless of whether Wi-Fi source originates from the Library premises or outside the Library,
patrons are subject to the library's Internet Use Policy.
1.Wireless users who do not follow the Internet Use Policy may be asked to stop using the
wireless connection inside the Librarylibrary, be excluded from all City libraries and/or be
prosecuted.
2.The Library's wireless connection is unencrypted. Use of the wireless connection is at the user's
own risk. By using this connection, users acknowledge that security errors and hacking are an
inherent risk associated with any wireless service. For that reason, users expressly agree that
they knowingly assume such risk, and further agree to hold the Library harmless from any
claim or loss arising out of, or related to, any such instance of hacking or other unauthorized
use or access into the user's computer.
3.The Library accepts no responsibility for any software downloaded and/or installed, email
opened, or sites accessed while patrons are on the wireless internet connection. Any damage
done to the user's equipment or self from viruses, identity theft, spyware, plug-ins, or other
internet-borne programs is the sole responsibility of the user; and the user indemnifies and
holds harmless the Library from any such damage.
4.The Library accepts no responsibility regarding the ability of user-owned equipment to connect
to the wireless network. Library staff will not change settings on user’s equipment.
5.Unauthorized downloading of copyrighted material(s) is strictly forbidden and will result in
suspension or revocation of Library privileges and may result in formal notification to the
appropriate local law enforcement office.
Notice: Warning of Copyright Restrictions
As a Library user, your ability to post or link to copyrighted material is governed by United States
copyright law. The library Library reserves the right to delete or disable any post or link that, in the
judgment of library Library staff, violates copyright law. In accordance with 17 U. S. Code Section
512 (i)(1)(A), the library Library may terminate a patron’s access to the system or network for
disrespect of the intellectual property rights of others, or for repeat infringements of copyright. The
library Library has adopted this policy and will make all reasonable effort to enforce it in
appropriate circumstances.
Adopted by the Board of Library Trustees on February 21, 2017
Amended by the Board of Library Trustees on January 22, 2019.
Amended by the Board of Library Trustees on January 19, 2021.
Amended by the Board of Library Trustees on January 17, 2023.
This Policy will be periodically reviewed by the Board of Library Trustees on the first to occur of (i) as
circumstances may require or (ii) every two years from the date of adoption, last amendment, or last
review. Adopted, last amended, or last reviewed on January 19, 2021January 17, 2023.
ATTACHMENT B
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NBPL 11
Rules for Acceptable Use of Wireless Internet
Connections
Regardless of whether Wi-Fi source originates from the Library premises or outside the Library,
patrons are subject to the library's Internet Use Policy.
1.Wireless users who do not follow the Internet Use Policy may be asked to stop using the
wireless connection inside the Library, be excluded from all City libraries and/or be prosecuted.
2.The Library's wireless connection is unencrypted. Use of the wireless connection is at the user's
own risk. By using this connection, users acknowledge that security errors and hacking are an
inherent risk associated with any wireless service. For that reason, users expressly agree that
they knowingly assume such risk, and further agree to hold the Library harmless from any
claim or loss arising out of, or related to, any such instance of hacking or other unauthorized
use or access into the user's computer.
3.The Library accepts no responsibility for any software downloaded and/or installed, email
opened, or sites accessed while patrons are on the wireless internet connection. Any damage
done to the user's equipment or self from viruses, identity theft, spyware, plug-ins, or other
internet-borne programs is the sole responsibility of the user; and the user indemnifies and
holds harmless the Library from any such damage.
4.The Library accepts no responsibility regarding the ability of user-owned equipment to connect
to the wireless network. Library staff will not change settings on user’s equipment.
5.Unauthorized downloading of copyrighted material(s) is strictly forbidden and will result in
suspension or revocation of Library privileges and may result in formal notification to the
appropriate local law enforcement office.
Notice: Warning of Copyright Restrictions
As a Library user, your ability to post or link to copyrighted material is governed by United States
copyright law. The Library reserves the right to delete or disable any post or link that, in the
judgment of Library staff, violates copyright law. In accordance with 17 U. S. Code Section 512
(i)(1)(A), the Library may terminate a patron’s access to the system or network for disrespect of the
intellectual property rights of others, or for repeat infringements of copyright. The Library has
adopted this policy and will make all reasonable effort to enforce it in appropriate circumstances.
Adopted by the Board of Library Trustees on February 21, 2017
Amended by the Board of Library Trustees on January 22, 2019.
Amended by the Board of Library Trustees on January 19, 2021.
Amended by the Board of Library Trustees on January 17, 2023.
This Policy will be periodically reviewed by the Board of Library Trustees on the first to occur of (i) as
circumstances may require or (ii) every two years from the date of adoption, last amendment, or last
review. Adopted, last amended, or last reviewed on January 17, 2023.
ATTACHMENT C
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ABSTRACT:
The eBranch component of the Newport Beach Public Library consists of databases and downloadable
eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, and streaming video. The eBranch is promoted as the 24/7/365 resource
that is accessible anywhere and at any time. Many patrons take advantage of the services provided under
the eBranch.
DISCUSSION:
Online resources continued to remain popular during 2022. Databases remain an essential and well-used
resource for the community and staff. The Library is proud to offer over 40 databases that specialize in
topics that appeal to all age groups and interest levels. Several databases have over 1,000 uses a month,
including Gale’s Archives Unbound, NewsBank, ProQuest, Consumer Reports, Morningstar and Value Line.
The Library added LinkedIn Learning in December of 2022. It was very popular with our patrons under its
former name of Lynda.com. LinkedIn Learning has over 13,000 online classes on a variety of topics relating
to business, graphic design, photography, software development and more. We are pleased to be able to
offer it to the community once again. The Library also added the California Collection of newspapers
through NewsBank in April of 2022, which offers access to over 500 local area papers, including The Daily
Pilot, with back issues going back to 2010.
Staff is always on the lookout for ways to improve database selections, evaluating new databases and
existing ones to see if they still meet the needs of the community.
eBranch
Service Provided Vendor
eBooks and audiobooks OverDrive
eMagazines Flipster and OverDrive
Streaming Video Kanopy
Downloadable eBooks and audiobooks: The Library has seen a slight decrease in checkouts since reaching
a height in 2020. In 2021, combined checkouts totaled over 165,000, whereas in 2022 combined checkouts
were 154,439. The numbers in 2020 were slightly higher (over 170,000) due to the pandemic. In 2012,
when Amazon started allowing libraries to circulate Kindle books, eBooks surpassed audiobooks. While
TO: BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
FROM: Library Services Department
Melissa Hartson, Library Services Director
949-717-3810, mhartson@newportbeachca.gov
PREPARED BY: Rebecca Lightfoot, Adult Services Coordinator
TITLE: NBPL eBranch, Database and Downloadable Services
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audiobooks still have not caught up, they are closing the gap. In 2020 the difference between eBooks and
audiobooks was over 38,000, in 2021 it was 26,000, and in 2022 it was 14,000.
Streaming Video: The Library introduced Kanopy, a streaming video service, in December of 2017. Kanopy
offers access to over 27,000 films, ranging from documentaries to feature films, indie, and foreign films.
The Kanopy collection includes titles from PBS, The Criterion Collection, and The Great Courses. In August
2021 Kanopy added major motion pictures from Warner Bros., MGM, and Lionsgate to their
downloadable offerings. OverDrive acquired Kanopy and as of September of 2022 no longer offers their
own separate streaming movie service.
Downloadable Magazines: The Library offers a collection of magazines through OverDrive, which are
accessible through the popular Libby app. The Library also continues to subscribe to Flipster, another
downloadable magazine service, that offers a different range of magazines than OverDrive.
NOTICING:
This agenda item has been noticed according to the Brown Act (72 hours in advance of the meeting at
which the Board of Library Trustees considers the item).
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Board of Library Trustees approve the acceptance of a donation from the
Newport Beach Public Library Foundation and Harbor View Elementary.
DISCUSSION:
The Newport Beach Public Library Foundation received a $5,000 check from the John and Gail Krueger
Family Foundation. The donation is for new DVDs and Blu-rays specifically for the Balboa Branch Library.
Harbor View Elementary School students held a fundraiser and chose to donate the proceeds to the
Newport Beach Public Library. The students presented the Library with a check for $350. This gift will be
used to augment the Library’s children’s collections at all locations.
Staff recommends the acceptance of this donation by the Library Board of Trustees. If accepted, these
donations will be allocated into the Library Materials operating account.
NOTICING:
This agenda item has been noticed according to the Brown Act (72 hours in advance of the meeting at
which the Board of Library Trustees considers the item).
TO: BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
FROM: Library Services Department
Melissa Hartson, Library Services Director
949-717-3810, mhartson@newportbeachca.gov
PREPARED BY: Rebecca Lightfoot, Adult Services Coordinator
TITLE: Acceptance of Donations
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