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10-390Counci► File # 10-390 Green Sheet # 3/p (o$� (n RESOLUTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 �g 29 30 31 [« Presented by PAUL, MINNESOTA CELEBRATING NATIONAL BOOKMOBILE DAY 2010 WIIEREAS, librazies everywhere play a vital role in supporting the quality of life in their communities; and, Wf�REAS, library workers aze frained professionals, helping people of all ages and backgrounds find and interpret the information they need to live, learn and work in a challenging economy; and, WHEREAS, for over 90 years, boolanobiles have played a vital role in fulfilling the mission of the Saint Paul Public Library, bringing the resources of the Library and the expeRise of library staff directly to those in our communiTy who face barriers in using a library branch; and, WHEREAS, bookmobiles are modern, changing and dynamic mobile information centers for the 21 st century, providing not just books, but DVDs, music, literacy materials, resources for job searches, internet access, library programming, and more; and, WHEREAS, the Saint Paul Public Libraty's Bookmobile works in collaboration with fifry community partners every two weeks, from education providers to senior residential communities to organizations conducting second-shift programs; and, WHEREAS, as an extension of libraries, bookmobiles are part of the American Dream - places for opportunity, education, se]f-help and lifalong learning; and, WITEREAS, bookmobile use is up nationwide among all types of library users; and, WHEREAS, librazies, librarians, library workers and supporters across America are celebrating National Bookmobile Day during National Library Week; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, thatthe Saint Paul City Council celebrates Wednesday, April 14, 2010, as National Bookmobile Day in the City of Saint Paul and encourages all residents to visit the Saint Paul Public Library's Bookmobile that day to take advantage of the wonderCul library resources available at the library, brought directly to the community by bookmobiles. Requested by Department of: � Form Approved by City Attorney By: AdopYio� Certified by Co cil Secretary By: , Approve b�`1G a Date 7�0 7�fci By: /� Form Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council By: Approved by the Office of Financial Services � Adopted by Council: Date ��/���j//d 10-39 � Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet � DepaRmenUOfficelCouncil_ �ate Initiated_ co-�°U°°�� 14APR2010 Green Sheet NO: 3106816 ConWCt Person & Phone: Deaartment SentTo Person InitiaVDate Ellen Biales y a "n"� 0 26&8671 I ouoctl De artmentD'uector Assign Z ' Clerk Gti Cierk Must Be on Co�ncil Agenda by (Datej: Number 3 � 14-APR-10 For Routing 4 � �_� Doc.Type:RESOLUTION Order 5 E-DOCUment Required: Y Document Contact: �ean Birkholz Contact Phone: 266-8673 Total # of Signature Pages _(Clip All Locations for Signature) Action Requested: Celebrating Nationa] Bookmobile Day, Wed�esday, April 14, 2010 Recommendations: Approve (A) or Reject (R): Personal Service Contrects Must Answer the Following Questions: Planning Commission 1, Has this person/firm ever worked under a crontract for this department? CI8 CAmmittee Yes Na Civil Service Commission 2. Has this person/firm ever been a city employee? Yes No 3. Does this person/firm possess a skill not normally possessed by any curtent city employee? Yes No F�cpiain all yes answers on separate sheet and attach to green sheet. lnitiating Problem, Issues, Opportunity (Who, What, When, Where, Why): Advantages If Approved: Disadvantages If Approved: Disadvantages If Not Approved: ToWI Amount of Transaction: CosUR¢venue Budgeted: Funding Source: ActiviTy Number: Financial Infortnation: (Expla+n) April 14, 2010 10:52 AM p age � �� SAINT PAUL � PUBLIC L I B RARY An Int�oduction to Saint Paul Public LibraYy's Bookmobile Bringing the LibYa�y to You! S'aint I'aul �'ublic �ib�aYy's Book�nobile 10-390 10-390 Bookxnobile Fact Sheet • Saint Paul Public Library Bookmobile service dates back to ig17. Since then, the Library has owned siY vehicles. • The current Bookmobile was purchased in 2005 and was manufactured by Moroney Bookmobiles of Massachusetts. • The &ookmobile is owned and serviced by the City's Department of Public Works and leased by the Library. • Every two weeks, the Bookmobile visits forty-to-fifty regularly scheduled sites throughout the City of Saint Paul. • In addition, the Bookmobile staff assembles quarterly deposit collections for customers at care centers. . The vehicle is just over 36 feet long and i2 feet, 2 inches tall and weighs around 24,00o pounds when loaded with around 500o items. • The Bookmobile features a power side awning. . There is a microwave and a refrigerator, but no bathroom • The roof vents (with fresh air intake fans) and air conditioners are remotely controlled. Skylight windows run along both sides of bookmobile for natural lighting. s A rear view camera with dashboard monitor is used when backing-up. A front-view camera provides interior security with images burned to a Plash Card. • There is a speaker system with AM f FM radio, CD player, and a public address/intercom system. . There are two laptops for staff that use Sprint wireless connectivity for circulation use and Internet access. • The tank can hold 6o gallons of diesel fuel. • Taia Morley designed the colorful outside "wrap." • 'Phe Computerized Leveling System enables the Bookmobile to raise the front or back of the vehicle so it becomes more 1eve1. • The Air-Ride seats provide a comfortable journey. • Other custom features include: a vinyl floor, a patterned countertop covering, under-the-desk heaters, magazine & pamphlet holders, and a built-in file drawer. 10-390 SAtNT PAUL � PUBLIC LIBRARY Saint Paul Publzc Lib�a�y's Bookmobile ��°iragang tdae Libr�a� to �'ou! f::�� �� i°, Working in partnership with a variety of organizations, the purpose of the Saint Paul Public Library's Bookmobile is to ensure the mission, services and collections of the Library are known by and accessible to communities that face barriers in using the Library's fixed facilities. The Bookmobile visits 45-to-50 sites on a regular basis in a two-week cycie. Sites served by the Bookmobile fit into one of three categories: o Housing Communities for Older and/or Disabled Adults o"Second Shift" (After-School) Sites at Locations Accessible to Children and Families o Organizations Serving Children and Families At alllocations served, the Bookmobile works with community partners to ensure the site's population ( clientele consists mainly of those who face difficulties in accessing a public library facility due to transportation, cultural, language or other barriers. As space and time permit, Bookmobile customers are provided with the same level of service one would find at a fixed library facility, including library card registration, loans of a11 Cypes of materials, reserving materiais, programming, and receiving answers to xefexenoe questions and requests for information. In 2009, the Bookxnobile began txial use of a mobile Wi-Fi system that provides public Tnternet access via a"hot spo2" unit located on the vehicle. Because of parking considerations, the Bookmobile is unable to serve some care centers in Saint Paul. Instead, these arganizations reoeive a quarterly deposit of materials assembled by Bookmobile staff for residen2s' use. Due to its visibiliry and mobility, the Boolanobile raises awareness and appreciation of the Saint Paul Public Library among ali residents of the city by appearing at numerous community festivals, events and parades. 10-390 Ses-vace to Older and/ar Disabled �idults The Bookmobile partners with non-profit, public, and private providers of high-density housing to provide library service to their residents, many of who face barriers that prohibit ready access to the Library's fixed facilities. 2009 Communitv Partners • Bethel Care Center • Cerenity Senior Care Cerenity — Humboldt Cerenity - Marian • Como by the Lake (Perennial Management) • Episcopai Homes Carty Heights Episcopal Church Home Iris Park Commons Seabury • Franciscan Health Community Highlandson Graham Our Lady of Good Counsel Riverview Highlands St. Mary's Home • Galtier Health • Graham Place : A Stonebridge Community • Hayes Residence • Lyngblomsten Lyngblomsten Residence Superior Street Cottages • Lynnhurst (Golden Living Center) • Parkway Gardens (Metes & Bounds) • Pathways on the Park (Goodman Group) * Phalen Shores • Rockwood Place (Stuart Management) • Saint Paul Public Housing Agency Cleveland Hi-Rise Dunedin Hi-Rise Edgerton Hi-Rise Front Hi-Rise . Hamline H-Rise Montreal Hi-Rise Neill Hi-Rise Ravoux Hi-Rise Seal Hi-Rise Valley Apartments Wilson Hi-Rise Sholom Community Alliance, Shalier Family Campus Bentson Family Residence Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Apartments Shirley Chapman Sholom Home East Wilder Park Condominiums (Wiider Park Association) Wilder Square (Wilder Foundation) Investment) -�: � �t �.�a � � ,�� { �. . .�'��.-�� , � �: en�� s .l' ! v 9 w _ __=�"` .. 10-390 � � � � 10-390 Service to Childrera and Familaes In order to reach children & families who are unable to regularly visit one of the Library's fixed facilities, the Bookmobile collaborates with community partners to provide library service to high-density residences, underserved neighborhoods, and organizations that promote literacy. 2009 Community Partners: "Second Shift" • Afton View Apartments (Thies & Talle Management) • Ames Lake Neighborhood Apartments (Reai Estate Equities) • Common Bond Communities Skyline Tower Torre de San Miguel Homes Westminster Place • Como Park Lutheran Church • Grand Pre by the Park (Champion Apartments) • Liberiy Plaza (Gavzy Group) • Minnesota Literacy Council Summer Reads VISTA Pairs • Saint Paul Public Housing Agency Dunedin Terrace McDonough Homes Mt. Airy Homes Roosevelt Homes • Saint Timothy's Lutheran Church • Sibley Manor : A Caring Apartment Community 2009 Community Partners: Or�anizations ServingChildren & Families • Charter Schools Community School of Excellence • Child Care Centers Lexington Kids Christian Chi1d Care Wilder Child Development Center • City of Saint Paul Division of Parks & Recreation: Citywide Team Bluff Homes / Shamrock Court Frost Lake Playground 1 Lockwood Playground Phalen Lake Recreation Center "Tot Time" 10-390 • City of Saint Paul Division of Parks & Recreation: S'More Fun Battle Creek Groveland Park North Dale Northwest Como • City of Saint Paul Division of Parks & Recreation: Youth Job Corp • Hmong Youth Education Service Summer Reading Camp • Private Schools Nativity Early Learning Center (Nativity Parish) 5t. Francis — St. 3ames United (Elementary School) • Saint Paul Public Schools Battle Creek (Magnet School) Benjamin E. Mays (Magnet School) Bruce Vento (Neighborhood School} Bush Memorial (Special Needs Students) Discovery Cluhs (Before-and-After School Care) Frost Lake (Magnet School) Highwood Hills (Neighborhood School) Hubbs Center for Lifelong Learning McDonough Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) Mississippi Creative Arts (Magnet School) SPPS Elementary ALC Summer School Chelsea Heights Dayton's Bluff Farnsworth Franklin Maxfield University Academies at North End Elementary 10-390 Servic� to the City und Community-at-Large The Bookmobile participates in community festivals and parades. These appearances generate interest in the Bookmobile and the Saint Paul Public Library, as well as fostering a feeling of inclusion in the City's many diverse communities. — - -- A Sample o{2009 Com�nufzi Events Invest Saint Paul Community Days Winter Carnival Parade White Bear Avenue Parade Rondo Day Parade Highland Fest Rice Street PaTade Frogtown LEAP Forward into Fall National Night Out (Sibley Manor) City of Saint Paul Employee Picnic Hmong Arts Fest ArtStart EcoArts Festival Rice Street Safety Fair Prevent Child Abuse Family Fun Day Jimmy Lee Recreation Center Beach Party PuWicLbrac� sAiNr� ��� L*�� INfORM•CN6AGE+