Annual Report 2007-2008 Library Lake City Community College The Mission of Lake City Community College is to provide superior, affordable, quality education and enrichment. The Mission of the library is to support the educational and enrichment goals of the college through a well-organized collection of print and non-print materials by providing instruction and access to information that is not bound by time or place. Introduction The most exciting development for the library in 2007-2008 was the progress made toward selecting an architect for the new library. Although the State of Florida experienced severe budget shortfalls, the library budget for books and other materials was preserved, and the budget for 2008-09 was preserved at the same level. This was significant, considering that the college experienced more than a 10% reduction in state funds. Conversations with directors at other Florida community colleges revealed that the library budgets were reduced along with budgets for other college units, but this did not happen at LCCC. It was decided that at this time, it would not be possible to increase staff and add a second reference librarian. However, money was left in the 08-09 budget for part time professional support, to provide for a reference librarian during evening and weekend hours. And most importantly, the money for the new library remained intact. Just prior to the end of the fiscal year, Requests for Qualifications from architects were received, reviewed, and a short list of three was derived. This means that a reasonable schedule would be to have a plan and design for the new library by the end of fall term, 2008, and for construction to begin in spring. This would be a twelve to eighteen month construction project, totaling more than 9 million dollars. In preparation, staff has renewed the effort to weed the collection of old titles, especially pre-1970 titles. Attached is the 2007 Collection Assessment for LCCC, done by the College Center for Library Automation in Tallahassee (CCLA). It indicates that the library has made progress in the area of the social sciences, science and technology, but still has too many old titles, especially in the humanities. For this reason, weeding the collection will continue to have high priority during the 2008-2009 year.
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Annual Report
2007-2008
Library
Lake City Community College
The Mission of Lake City Community College is to provide superior, affordable, quality education and
enrichment.
The Mission of the library is to support the educational and enrichment goals of the college through a
well-organized collection of print and non-print materials by providing instruction and access to
information that is not bound by time or place.
Introduction
The most exciting development for the library in 2007-2008 was the progress made toward selecting an
architect for the new library. Although the State of Florida experienced severe budget shortfalls, the
library budget for books and other materials was preserved, and the budget for 2008-09 was preserved
at the same level. This was significant, considering that the college experienced more than a 10%
reduction in state funds. Conversations with directors at other Florida community colleges revealed that
the library budgets were reduced along with budgets for other college units, but this did not happen at
LCCC. It was decided that at this time, it would not be possible to increase staff and add a second
reference librarian. However, money was left in the 08-09 budget for part time professional support, to
provide for a reference librarian during evening and weekend hours. And most importantly, the money
for the new library remained intact.
Just prior to the end of the fiscal year, Requests for Qualifications from architects were received,
reviewed, and a short list of three was derived. This means that a reasonable schedule would be to have
a plan and design for the new library by the end of fall term, 2008, and for construction to begin in
spring. This would be a twelve to eighteen month construction project, totaling more than 9 million
dollars.
In preparation, staff has renewed the effort to weed the collection of old titles, especially pre-1970
titles. Attached is the 2007 Collection Assessment for LCCC, done by the College Center for Library
Automation in Tallahassee (CCLA). It indicates that the library has made progress in the area of the
social sciences, science and technology, but still has too many old titles, especially in the humanities.
For this reason, weeding the collection will continue to have high priority during the 2008-2009 year.
ANNUAL REPORT
2006-2007
LAKE CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
LIBRARY
The mission of Lake City Community College is to provide superior, yet affordable programs of quality
education and to enrich the lives of citizens in North Central Florida.
The mission of the library is to support the educational and enrichment goals of the College through a
well-organized collection of print and non-print materials by providing instruction and access to
information that is not bound by time or place.
Overview
During academic year 2006-2007 the library experienced growth in the areas of circulation, gate count,
special activities and events, new databases and electronic book collections, and new furnishings
courtesy of a consortium grant. It was also during this year that we learned of plans for a new library on
campus, with funding allocated for planning and site selection in the amount of $840,000, with more
than 9 million dollars requested for the new building.
As in years past, the only area rated more highly than services by our students and library users was the
staff. Survey results indicate that users are very satisfied with the level of service and information
resources available to them.
There were staff changes, as two long time employees completed their DROP period and retired. Other
staff changes reduced personnel costs for the library unit, and are described below under staff.
The library was funded for new materials at the level requested, and staff continued to weed the
collection to discard dated items, particularly in the areas of allied health, technology, and the sciences.
It was also in this fiscal year that, with help from a NEFLIN grant, the library embarked on a new
direction of providing services to users, as well as providing a more welcoming and comfortable
environment in the library. Rules were changed to allow food and drink in the library, even near
computers. Note: to date, only one keyboard has been damaged as a result of these changes. Couches
and comfortable chairs were added, along with friendly table lighting. These changes complimented all
of the special events and activities, which are noted later in the report.
Use Statistics
Discards 596 items @ $13,473
Total items held 6-30-07 and cataloged in LINCC - 79,237
Paper volumes 44,914
AV 3,966
Electronic titles 30,357 cataloged
Total items including un-cataloged electronic books (available through separate database searches in
LINCC) 137,186 (the first community college library in the Florida system to have more electronic books
than paper titles)
Gate Count 58,097 (monthly average 4841, weekly average 1210)
Items added 4,279 (including paper, AV and electronic…most were electronic)
Amount expended on library materials $37,572
Total library expenditures, including materials, staff (not fringe), and operating expenses $242,979
Serials 217 titles…10 added
Electronic serial titles, full text 38,956
ILL Lending – 165 borrowing – 85
Circulation Loans 6,874 (including initial, renewal, but excluding reserves)
Allocation of Materials Budget
49% of the materials budget was spent in the following areas: Allied Health, Vocational Technical,
Education, Business, and Math Science. The remainder was spent on the general collection, reference,
and liberal arts. Following are the amounts expended in the specific areas listed above:
Allied Health $4527
Vocational Technical $2960
Education $2904
Business $1788
Math Science $6217
Staff
During 06-07 the library lost one of its two part time professional librarians, reducing the total to 2.25
FTE, including the library executive director.
Support staff were 3.5, reduced from 4.0 in 05-06; when the evening and weekend staff person retired,
she was replaced by a team of part time staff, including the part time MLS librarians at a reduced cost to
the college due to a decrease in fringe and salary levels. This allowed for a cost saving of $14,857. More
money was saved when two other full time library technicians retired, and new full time staff were hired
at the starting rate, much reduced from the accrued rate for 35 year employees. The amount saved by
this personnel change was $13,851. By switching to a part time team for evenings and weekends, better
and more thorough coverage was achieved at a lesser expense.
Due to upgrades in the Ex Libris Aleph software used by CCLA, the Computer Center for Library
Automation, much training was required for staff. Additional training was needed for new staff.
Following is a list of staff travel, mostly for training opportunities, during 06-07:
In addition to college funding, the library received a mini grant in the amount of $10,000 from NEFLIN,
the Northeast Florida Library Information Network. This provided money for large, good quality bean
bags, some bright and attractive carpets, game tables, and other furniture that made the library more
welcoming and comfortable. It also purchased new display shelving to highlight new books, a cabinet
for music CDs, a magazine display, signage, and a digital camera to record library events and activities.
Surveys and Evaluations
Five surveys were conducted during 06 – 07, some focused on specific events or concerns requiring
feedback from library users. Following are survey results and related memoranda…
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: JIM MORRIS
FROM: VICKIE LEPORE
SUBJECT: GAMING EVENT JULY 28, 2006
DATE: 10/2/2008
Jim,
From the numbers and survey results, I’d call the gaming event a success. I am presently in touch
with the manager of Movie Gallery for the next event. Athletic Dept. would like us to schedule the next
event so that more athletes can participate; Vince Rice requested that we include him in notifications of
upcoming events.
78 Total participants
(53 Registered for tournaments and console games; 25 Other (parents, faculty, internet users,
observers)
Participants from: SFCC, Santa Fe High School, Branford HS, Bell HS, CHS, Fort White HS, Full
Sail College (Winter Park), and Community and LCCC.
27 Survey results:
Are you from the community or LCCC? Yes 14 No 13
Rate the overall quality of event, from 1 – 5 (5 being best rating)
5 (14); 4.5 (1); 4 (8); 3 (3); 2 (1)
Would you attend other programs provided by the college? Yes 26 No 1
Café Politico 7
Jazz and Java 12
Rockin’ in the Stacks 15
Book Club 6
Gaming Event 27
Continued…
What do you like best about the Game-aThon?
variety of games, something to do
make new friends;
“the coming together of people from different backgrounds because of a common
interest”
interacting with other gamers/competitors
trying new games
seeing latest technology in gaming
Halo and competition
food & fun
lots of people playing video games
Tony Hawk
Suggestions and comments for Gaming events?
more games
offer events more often
advertise scheduled tournaments & whether they are one-on-one or teams
Halo2 needs to be more organized
include Nintendo or Sega & their games
Battlefield 2 tournament; more organized
Star Wars Battlefront tournament
Offer Pizza!
advertise prizes for tournament winners,
or advertise tournaments as “bragging rights” events (prizes not necessary)
advertising that reaches more people outside of the college
LEARNING RESOUCES CENTER
STUDENT SURVEY OF LIBRARY SERVICES
Spring 07
The library needs more materials about
Nursing
Library Analysis
Wireless Internet
German
Computers
Manga
Books on Tape
Poetry
Books, Classics, and Cult Novels
Religion
Teaching and Educational jobs
General interest- medical
Fantasy
Anatomy and Physiology more deep
Foreign Language
Sports
Test preparation: FTCE
Nursing
Business Magazines
Business Magazines
How could we improve services to students?
Wireless internet and more movies
Free printing more computers
Wireless internet!!
Greet students more as they enter and exit
Add wireless internet
Get wireless internets/ interwebs
Wireless internet and my artwork
Wireless internet
Keep it quieter
Wireless internet
More computers
More computers STOP making students pay for prints!!!
More computers
Put the tutors back in the learning lab
Increase the collection and variety of foreign language learning materials
Wireless internet
Update more computers some are too slow
Make the on-line catalog much easier
Longer hours, more computers
Wireless internet
Learning Resources Center
Student Survey of Library Services
Very Dissatisfied- 0 Very Satisfied- 5
Noise Level Photocopiers
1. 1 1. 1
2. 2 2. 0
3. 5 3. 10
4. 11 4. 10
5. 31 5. 38
Comfort of Study Areas Onilne Databases
1. 0 1. 0
2. 0 2. 0
3. 4 3. 3
4. 9 4. 10
5. 38 5. 37
Reference Help Online Orientation
1. 0 1. 0
2. 0 2. 1
3. 2 3. 4
4. 9 4. 8
5. 39 5. 35
Circulation Desk
1. 0
2. 0
3. 2
4. 7
5. 40
Availability of Computers
1. 0
2. 3
3. 6
4. 15
5. 40
Availability of Library Materials
1. 0
2. 0
3. 2
4. 9
5. 39
Rank The Top 3 library resources that are most important to you…
Journals- Checked but not Numbered- 1
1. 0
2. 1
3. 1
Books- Checked but not Numbered- 24
1. 5
2. 6
3. 7
Online Journals- Checked but not Numbered- 12
1. 2
2. 4
3. 3
Library Staff- Checked but not Numbered- 27
1. 1
2. 3
3. 5
Online Catalog- Checked but not Numbered- 14
1. 1
2. 4
3. 3
Inter- Library Loan- Checked but not Numbered- 4
1. 0
2. 1
3. 1
Other- Checked but not Numbered- 1
1. Study Rooms
2. Internet- 1
3. Magazines
4. Online Databases
5. Computers
Rate how Strongly you Agree or
Disagree with the following statements
Strongly Disagree- 0 Strongly Agree- 5
I have received instruction how to use this library. 0. 5
1. 2
2. 3
3. 3
4. 7
5. 31
I can locate research and materials I need in the LCR. 0. 0
1. 0
2. 0
3. 9
4. 10
5. 29
I find the online catalog easy to use. 0. 0
1. 3
2. 1
3. 6
4. 11
5. 26
The library staff is friendly and helpful. 0. 0
1. 1
2. 1
3. 0
4. 6
5. 41
Registration Results - Rockin’ the Stacks Library Event April 13, 2007
67 Registrations
427 gatecount
100+ headcount
28 LCCC students ages 16 – 20+
12 CHS 14 - 19
8 no affiliation 13 – 23+
4 Fort White 16 – 18
3 SFCC 19 – 20
6 Children 4 – 11
2 UF 18
1 Homeschool 16
1 Teacher from New Generation
$539.00 for pizza and bands
47 Survey Results for Rockin’ the Stacks Library Event April 13, 2007
Are you a LCCC student? 20 (yes)
27 (no)
(includes 2 described as “not yet,” 1 faculty, and 1 homeschool)
What school do you attend if not a LCCC student?
7 (CHS)
11 (none)
1 (working)
9 (CC grads, registered for next term, Sikeston Career &
Technology, homeschool, faculty/staff)
Rate the event from 1 – 5 with 5 being the best
1 (Rating of 1)
0 (Rating of 2)
8 (Rating of 3)
22 (Rating of 4)
15 (Rating of 5)
Responses to Spring 01 Survey:
I. YOUR suggestions for library materials:
We have ordered & rec’d FTCE books, philosophy and religion
Need to order – Foreign languages (German); cult novels (no titles suggested)
need to display - Religion, Nursing, Manga, General interest/medical
ACTION:
Contacted Religion and Philosophy instructors Tim Moses and Ken Hamilton 6.26.07 (email under Faculty folder)
Tim is selecting a few titles to be placed on reserve for Fall ’07. customize the library orientation so R & P students will be required to peruse the new
titles. display the R&P titles in front of the 100-200 range downstairs.(planned for mid August
for Fall ’07 term.)
II. How can we improve services to students?
ACTION:
Students requested free printing; we will not charge for the first 10 pages, beginning NOW. (students are very happy with this change)
Request that everyone who works on the circulation desk acknowledge & greet everyone who walks into the library.
Jim has contacted Sam Hall, (6.27.07) to request a more “informed response” when patrons ask when we will be getting wireless service.
CCLA is in the process of updating the online catalogue for a friendlier and more intuitive interface.
Use signs from NEFLIN grant to promote the library orientation better.
III. How YOU Rated the Library
42 out of 50 are satisfied with the noise level 47 out of 51 / satisfied with comfort of study areas 48 out of 50 satisfied with reference help 47 out of 49 satisfied with circulation desk 55 out of 64 satisfied with computers 48 out of 59 satisfied with photocopiers 47 out of 50 satisfied with online databases 43 out of 48 satisfied with online orientation 48 out of 50 are satisfied with the availability of library materials. 48 out of 48 can locate materials in the library 37 out of 47 find the catalog easy to use. 47 out of 49 find the library staff friendly and helpful.
IV. The top four library resources most important to YOU:
#1 – Library Staff
#2 – Books
#3 – Online Catalog
#4 – Online Journals
To: Jim Morris
From: Vickie Lepore
Date: 1.23.07
Re: Fall 2006 student satisfaction survey
Message:
Attached to this email you will find the Fall 2006 survey results
Our survey sampling was small. December is not a good time for surveys.
Let’s remember that!
Most responses still fall in the 3 to 5 range, meaning most students are
satisfied to very satisfied with services and instruction.
Our circulation staff is making a positive impact on our students, with the
majority of respondents Very Satisfied with their friendly and helpful
service!
The online catalog receives the least input. It looks like students just skip
over the question. We know that CCLA is working to resolve this problem.
Eventually, I hope we can work towards using another format for surveys.
The paper format is very time-consuming to compile. We are talking with
NEFLIN about an online survey in the future.
The Learning Resources Committee
FALL 2006
STUDENT SATISFACTION (SAMPLING) SURVEY RESULTS
Students marked their level of satisfaction
from 0 (zero) – Very dissatisfied to 5 – Very satisfied
Directions: This section of the report should be read and signed by the appropriate director, executive director, or dean who reports directly to a vice president. In the case of an executive director who reports directly to the president, the executive director should sign. I have read this report and confirm that it is clearly written, understandable, and provides accurate information/data. _____________________________________ Signature of Appropriate administrator (as identified above)
The library is well on its way to accomplishing the three goals outlined in the Review…
Revising and expanding the orientation (this is being expanded in the 2008-2011 strategic plan for the
library to encompass information literacy)
Update the collection, print and non print, especially in the areas of math, science, technology, and
vocational (accomplished)
Pursue funding for a new library (accomplished)
The strategic plan for 08-11 will be included with the annual report for the library, 08-09.