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2007 Annual Report (PDF) y r a r b i e 7 L T f R c i O i l P b y E u L R 0 P c L A d r U n a N a l N r 0 e o A v f e e l C t i 2 L No n- Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Cleveland, OH Cleveland Public Library Permit No. 408 325 Superior Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 4411 4 -1271 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Library staff and friends are annual participants in Parade the Circle COVER: The day care center of the West Side Ecumenical Ministry was the first to take advantage of the “On the Road to Reading” program. The new mobile unit visits 31 sites weekly, where pr e- K teachers and care providers use a certified curriculum created by Library staff to introduce children to the world of books and reading. “On the Road to Reading” also services 12 pediatric and Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) centers throughout the community. David Fritz, Vice President of Public Affairs, University Circle, Inc.; Holly Carroll, Deputy Director; Maritza Rodriguez, Secretary, Board of Trustees; The Most Reverend Richard G. Lennon, Bishop of Cleveland; Sister Juanita Shealey; Alice G. Butts, President, Board of Trustees; MISSION STATEMENT Venerine L. Branham, Board of Trustees at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day commemorative celebration where Bishop Lennon was the keynote speaker. The Harry Potter Bus Tour The mission of the Cleveland Public Library is to (top) Charlene A. Jones, Board of Trustees; author Thrity Umrigar; visited our Rockport Branch , Alice G. Butts, President, Board of Trustees; and Holly Carroll, Deputy one of only two libraries in be the best urban library system in the country Director, at the Writers and Readers series. Ohio that were on the tour. by providing access to the worldwide information that people and organizations need in a timely, convenient, and equitable manner. Comments from Board President The Peopl e’ s Universit y: Alice G. Butts Striving For Excellence Our community is fortunate to have what many consider to be one of the nation’s Members of the finest public libraries. Faced with many opportunities and challenges, Cleveland Board of Library Trustees Public Library continues to create new and exciting ways to not only service the Vision needs of Greater Clevelanders, but also to expand programming, resources, and access to library collections. of “The People’s Universit y” is to be the This annual report looks back on the many accomplishments and success stories learning place for a diverse community, of 200 7. Throughout the year the Library continued to strengthen partnerships with inspiring people of all ages with the love many community organizations and forge new relationships to work toward shared of books and readin g, advancing the goals. In addition, goals and initiatives of the 2002 Strategic Plan moved forward, pursuit of knowledge, and enhancing the providing the highest standards of information and service to all residents. quality of life for all who use the Library. As we look to the future, we are excited about the opportunities and projects for 2008. As President of the Board of Library Trustees, it has been my pleasure and Charlene A. Jones Thomas D. Corrigan Maritza Rodriguez Alice G. Butts honor to serve you in 2007. The Board salutes the Library staff and administration Vice President Vice President Secretary President who strive each day to achieve excellence in library service and continued growth of Through June 2007 Beginning September 2007 Cleveland Public Library. Our staff acts as caring role models to a new generation of readers, inspiring our citizens to reach for the rich rewards of an ever-expanding global connectedness. Alice G. Butts President, Board of Trustees Venerine L. Branham Lori McClung Vita C. Redding Alan Seifullah Rick Werner Through February 2007 Beginning March 2007 Beginning July 2007 1 The Urban Libraries Council Conference was held at Cleveland Public Library on May 4-5 to explore how Cleveland Public Library libraries can be resources for addressing urban issues. (left to right) Rose Zitiello, Manager, Bank Relations, City of Cleveland; Sari Feldman, Executive Director, Cuyahoga County Public Library; Christopher Ronayne, Your Neighborhood Library President, University Circle, Inc.; Deborah L. Sutherland, Mayor, City of Bay Village; Steven A. Minter, Executive in Residence at Cleveland State University; Andrew A. Venable, Jr., Director; Martín Gómez, President, Urban Fosters Learning Libraries Council, and Cleveland City Councilman Joe Cimperman. and Literacy for Life The Library’s Staff Holiday Chorus performed in the Louis Stokes Wing under the direction of Andrew A. Venable, Jr., Director. Programs for Youth at Your Library Andrew A. Venable, Jr., Director, with Teen Read Week In May of this year your participants (top) and with Summer Reading Club community proudly hosted participant at the program’s finale. The Preservation Department receives the 2007 “The Changing Face of Cities,” Award for Outstanding Commitment to the Preservation and Care of Collections. Attending the presentation part of the Urban Libraries Council’s Laura Wallencheck; Elizabeth Bardossy; Alice G. Butts, Partners for Success conference President, Board of Trustees; Ann Olszewski, CPL Preservation Manager; Lawrence L. Reger, President, series, which explores how libraries Heritage Preservation; Eryl Wentworth, Executive Dance performance during Hispanic Heritage Month . Director, American Institute for Conservation of Historic can be resources for addressing urban and Artistic Works; Andrew A. Venable, Jr., Director; issues. Library professionals from Albert Albano, Director, Intermuseum Conservation Association (ICA); Andrea Chevalier, Senior Conservator, across the country convened in ICA; Lyla Chilkcutt; Gloria Massey; and Renee Pride. Cleveland to talk about the vital role Message from the Director urban libraries play in cultivating com - promises. You have taken full advan - This year Cleveland Public Library garnered significant national recognition. On June 25 munity and fostering knowledge and tage of our enhanced services; this is our reward for six years of hard work “The People’s University On Wheels” visited Capitol Hill , where we served as exemplary innovation. Cleveland was the ideal and dedication. backdrop for the welcoming of Members of Congress during the American Library site for this gathering of dedicated Association Annual Conference and for a press conference led by ALA president Loriene library leaders; in the last six years This annual report provides a record Roy. Your Library also co-hosted Cleveland’s first national Urban Libraries Council we’ve transformed your Cleveland of our accomplishments in 2007. Conference in May, and received the 2007 Award for Outstanding Commitment to the Public Library based on your aspira - During its production we secured your Preservation and Care of Collections from the American Institute for Conservation of tions. You asked for increased hours of most significant vote of confidence; Historic and Artistic Works and Heritage Preservation on April 4. operation in neighborhood Branches; on March 4, 2008, Issue 2, a five- In September, following a Community Attitude Survey by TRIAD Research Group, Harry and the Potters event at for more programs for children, young year, 5.8 mill replacement property our Lake Shore Facility. which revealed that Cleveland voters are very positive about their Library , a series of Town adults, senior citizens, and New tax levy passed by a more than Hall Meetings were held to discuss the status of our five library service initiatives. Sixty Americans; and for more computers sixt y-five percent margin. We remain percent of voters supported their Library and our new plan on May 6, 2003. Your support and computer classes. We promised committed to our goal of ensuring remains steadfast; as this annual report goes to press, we are celebrating the March 4, 2008 to meet these needs and we kept our that the Main Library and Branches passage of a 5.8 mill replacement property tax levy . Clearly, your response to our new are the center of our city’s neighbor - initiatives has been very positive! hoods. Our buildings are as lively as This year we also strengthened our ongoing partnership with the Cleveland Metropolitan We presented more than 13,800 programs at CPL, in schools the people who work and serve, and School District ; to improve the academic performance of Cleveland’s students, full sets of and daycare and community centers. study, read, gather, create, and learn school textbooks are now available in our 28 neighborhood Branches and Youth Services within them. This 2007 annual report Department, Main Library, on a non-circulating basis. Our programs were attended by more illustrates just how engaged you are The State Auditor’s Office issued a good audit for our Year 2006 financial records, than 142,500 Library patrons. in your Library’s programs, exhibi - thereby continuing our history of earning good audits as custodians of the public ’s trust. tions, and activities. Thanks to the Plans are underway for relocating the Garden Valley Branch into the new Bridgeport combined efforts of our staff, Board, Place, building a new Rice Branch , and renovating the Woodland Branch . community partners, an d— most Thank You Cleveland for your confidence in and support of “The People ’s Universit y”! importantl y— our dedicated patrons, Chess for Success event (left) at Main Library. Cleveland Public Library is a center Children perform during of dynamic innovation and creativity. Chinese Lunar New Year tw o-day celebration. Most importantly, however, our build - ings are places where lifelong learn - ing happens. Your Library inspires Andrew A. Venable, Jr. literacy for life. Director 2 3 Patrons borrowed more than 5.4 million items from the Library Readin g/ Literacy for Life Over 3.9 million people visited a Cleveland Public Library We answered more than 2.1 million questions And more than 389,500 items were added to the collection TEEN The annual Read, Baby, Read! Reading Celebration was held at Cleveland Public Library’s Lake Shore Facility auditorium on May 15.
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