Alamogordo Public Library www.alamogordolibrary.com
PROGRAMMING & SERVICES VIRTUAL DATABASES As expected, we did see an increase in digital usage during the peak of the pandemic illustrated by activity in FY2019 and then by this last complete year, FY2021. The graph below shows the additional utilization of the business search database, A to Z; the account for OverDrive, digital audiobooks / eBooks; and that of Freegal, the library’s digital streaming music offering. VIRTUAL PROGRAMS Storybook Character Scavenger Hunt, Pumpkin Decorating Contest, Halloween Costume Contest, Indie Author Day, Share Your Heart With Us, and the annual Summer Reading Program with the theme “Tails & Tales”. DIGITAL OFFERINGS Additional e-book and audio-book offerings were available to eligible library cardholders within the County. New services included being able to place items on hold through the library’s online catalog from home to be pulled by library staff, the addition of video story times, video craft lessons, a virtual Indie Author book talk event, a virtual twist on the annual Halloween costume contest, and a livestreamed musical concert by one of our frequent musical guests.
MAJOR PROJECTS •
Utilizing remaining State ICIP funds from the public restroom renovation, replacement of three (3) HVAC units have been ordered.
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Plexiglass enclosures around the Circulation, Reference, and Children’s counters were added to aid in patron/staff health preservation.
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Security cameras have been installed throughout the building for additional patron/staff/materials safety and preservation.
FY22 - WHAT IS NEXT? The library is currently researching the possibility of a self-service kiosk to assist in the circulation of materials and to offer another option for a no-contact check-out process for patrons. Information is also being gathered on the efficacy of utilizing a programmable digital marquee off of the 10 th Street main thoroughfare of the city to promote the library’s programs and services. Such a marquee could be shared with City Hall to communicate pertinent City information to the community as well.
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