Library staff report RFID rollout, Carlsbad Reads Together wrap; trustees honor outgoing Chair Moran
May 27, 2026 | Carlsbad, San Diego County, California
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Deputy Library Director Krasabe provided several operational updates and read a recognition letter for outgoing Chair Moran at the May 27 meeting.
Krasabe said the library’s RFID self‑check units are being deployed at the Dove Lane location this week, with other locations to follow, and that staff expect the new equipment to arrive in early August (which shortened the summer reading schedule by one week). She reported that Carlsbad Reads Together concluded in April and that staff will present a final report next month. Krasabe also noted that TGIF concerts begin June 19 at Stagecoach Park.
To honor Chair Moran’s four years of service (2022–2026), Krasabe read a letter from Director Smithson and presented a certificate noting accomplishments including elimination of overdue fines, restoration of Sunday hours, adding the Hoopla streaming service, and updates to the collection and development policy to comply with California AB 18‑25.
Krasabe closed the staff comments and the chair adjourned the meeting at 4:31 p.m.
Why it matters: The RFID rollouts will change circulation workflows and self‑service capacity across library locations; staff signaled more operational updates to come.
Krasabe said the library’s RFID self‑check units are being deployed at the Dove Lane location this week, with other locations to follow, and that staff expect the new equipment to arrive in early August (which shortened the summer reading schedule by one week). She reported that Carlsbad Reads Together concluded in April and that staff will present a final report next month. Krasabe also noted that TGIF concerts begin June 19 at Stagecoach Park.
To honor Chair Moran’s four years of service (2022–2026), Krasabe read a letter from Director Smithson and presented a certificate noting accomplishments including elimination of overdue fines, restoration of Sunday hours, adding the Hoopla streaming service, and updates to the collection and development policy to comply with California AB 18‑25.
Krasabe closed the staff comments and the chair adjourned the meeting at 4:31 p.m.
Why it matters: The RFID rollouts will change circulation workflows and self‑service capacity across library locations; staff signaled more operational updates to come.
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