Library 2012/01/09ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
MEETING LOCATIONDATE/TIME
CentralLibrary Monday,January 9, 2012
500 W. Broadway6:30p.m.
Anaheim, CA 92805
CALL TO ORDER -The agenda having been posted at11:00 a.m. onJanuary 3, 2012, the regular meeting of the
Anaheim Public Library Board of Trustees was called to orderbyVice ChairCrawfordat6:37p.m.
PRESENT:Lana BarlowCarolyn BryantLaurie Crawford
ABSENT:Roberto BaezaLinell Mathisen
STAFF:Terry Lowe, Director, Community Services, Audrey Lujan, ActingCity Librarian,
Jennifer Foxx, PTSr. Secretary,Thomas Edelblute, Library Public Access Systems Coordinator,
Lori Shensky, Graphic Artist
GUESTSBruce Brown, Friends of the Canyon Hills Library
I.INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS AND COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS
A.FRIENDS OF THEANAHEIM PUBLICLIBRARY REPORT: Audrey reported that the Friends will ap-
prove their 2012 budget for the Library at their next meeting. Joe Purtell, Senior Librarian at the Sunkist
Branch is working on getting subsidizedvolunteer workers to sell books online for the Friends via Ama-
zon.com to earn more revenue and rebuild theFriends’reserves.
B.FRIENDS OF THECANYON HILLS LIBRARY REPORT:Bruce reported their annual holiday dinner
recognizing their volunteerswas a success with 42 people in attendance.The collectible and figurines con-
tinue to be big sellers.The Friends of Canyon Hills Library will be having a huge book sale in April.
C.FOUNDATION REPORT: Reservations are being accepted for theMystery Author’s Luncheon which will
beheld onSunday, March 18, 2012.The Library Board agreed to personally sponsor an ad in the Lunch-
eon’s program.
D.UNSCHEDULEDORAL COMMUNICATION: Terry Lowe congratulated Audrey on her appointment of
Acting City Librarian.The plan is to have the position permanentlyfilled within six months.He has visit-
edthe branches and wasimpressed by the level of service that continuesdespite the recent budget reduc-
tions.Terry described the impact that AB 1028has on the part-time employees within the City.
E.WRITTEN COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS: None.
II.APPROVAL OF MINUTESOF THE NOVEMBER 14, 2011MEETING:The minutes from the November 14,
2011 meeting were carried over for approval due to lack of voting eligible Board Members.
III.UNFINISHED BUSINESS:None.
IV.NEW BUSINESS:
A.THREE YEAR TECHNOLOGY PLAN–Thomas Edelblute presented the Three Year Technology Plan
that is sent to the California State Library. This document is used when applying for grants from the Cali-
fornia State Library.
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B.PREVIEW NEW & ENHANCED LIBRARY WEBSITE-Lori Shensky presented the new Anaheim Public
Library website.
V.INFORMATION
A.ACTING CITY LIBRARIANREPORT –Audrey updatedthe Board on the transition. Karen Gerth will be
Acting Library Operations/Branch Services Manager, however, Audrey will be retaining supervision of the
Branches at this time, and EllenFusco will become Acting Library Services Managerover Central Public
Services.Audrey is very impressed with the staff. Staff hasfound creative ways to continue programming
levels. She shared a list of what staff will do, programs, crafts, etc. to promote the Mayor’s Make Kindness
Contagious initiative.
B.PUBLICITY –Included in packet.
C.LEGISLATIVE UPDATE–Audrey reported that the Governor’s Trigger Bill will be in effect for 2012/13.
This means a loss of approximately$138,000 in State funding, money that was primarily used for Library
materials. The loss of this money in addition to the potential loss ofCDBG and Redevelopment money is a
huge loss of funding for the Division as well as the Department. Audrey will keep the Board apprisedin
regard to the plans for the 2013/14 State funding.
VI.ACTIVITY REPORTS
A.CENTRAL ADULT & YOUTH SERVICES ACTIVITIES & STATISTICS: Included in packet.
B.OPERATIONS ACTIVITIES: Included in packet.
C.BRANCH SERVICES: Included in packet.
VII.RECOGNITION OF SUPPORT
A.RECOGNITION OFSUPPORT BYBOARD MEMBERS: None.
B.MONTHLY RECOGNITION OF SUPPORT CERTIFICATE: The Board recognized Carol Stone for her
dedication and devotion to the Anaheim Public Library.Lori Shensky, Graphic Artist for her creativity and
persistence on the Library’s new and improved website.
VIII.BOARD ITEMS
LAURIE CRAWFORD, VICE CHAIR: Fluor, the company she works foris celebrating their centennial by
creating a Centennial Community Fund and will award 10 different $10,000 awards to the top 10 project
ideas submitted for community enhancements, five in the United States and five globally.She thought this
was a good opportunity for the Library. The Board will be presenting Carol Stone with a gift at her retire-
ment party.
CAROLYN BRANT: Attended the Friends mini book sale and the Library Division Holiday party.She
suggested that the Library’s website have a placewhere patrons can donate money to purchase a specific
book that the Library does not have and be the first one to check it out,basically donate a book to your
community.She also suggested a button on the website that says “donate to the library” so that patrons can
make monetary donations online.
LANA BARLOW:Shared information she brought back from the Cleveland Public Library.
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IX.MISCELLANEOUS
A.NEXT MEETING: The next meeting will be Monday, February 13,2012at the HaskettLibrary.
B.ADJOURNMENT: Vice Chair Laurie Crawfordadjourned the meeting at 7:57p.m.
ChairSecretary