Library 2012/03/12ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
MEETING LOCATIONDATE/TIME
CentralLibrary Monday,March 12, 2012
500W. Broadway6:30p.m.
Anaheim, CA 92805
CALL TO ORDER -The agenda having been posted at11:00 a.m. onMarch 6, 2012, the regular meeting of the
Anaheim Public Library Board of Trustees was called to orderbyChairMathisenat6:31p.m.
PRESENT:Roberto Baeza Carolyn BryantLaurie CrawfordLinell Mathisen
ABSENT:Lana Barlow
STAFF:Audrey Lujan, ActingCity Librarian,Jennifer Foxx, PTSr. Secretary
GUESTSHelen Carter, Friends of the Anaheim Public Library, Bruce Brown, Friends of the Canyon
Hills Library
I.INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS AND COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS
A.FRIENDS OF THEANAHEIM PUBLICLIBRARY REPORT: Helen reported that the Friends book sale
has been rescheduled to Saturday, April 28, 10am-3pm. The Friends purchased an ad in the Anaheim
Public Library Mystery Authors Luncheon program. They are looking for a glass fronted cabinet that will
lock to display items for auction in their book nook. Donations of magazines, books, CDs, DVDs, and
plastic bags are always needed.
B.FRIENDS OF THECANYON HILLS LIBRARY REPORT:Bruce reported theFriends of the Canyon
Hills Library (FOCAL)meeting is Thursday, March 15. Their majorbook sale is March 19-23. The
Friends purchased two tables at the Anaheim Public Library Foundation Mystery Author’s Luncheon and
they will be attending the Volunteer Recognition Luncheon. They are working on their Spring Newsletter.
Bruce shared that a writerfor the Anaheim Hills News was the first FOCAL President.
C.FOUNDATION REPORT: The Foundation has sold over 250 tickets to date for the Mystery Authors
Luncheon. Foundation members continue to work hard on the luncheon which is Sunday, March 17. The
Foundation submittedtwo grants to the Anaheim Arts Council on behalf of the Library.
D.UNSCHEDULEDORAL COMMUNICATION: Audrey announced that Ellen Fusco, Principal Librarian
has resigned and introduced Cynthia Hicks, PT Principal Librarian. Cynthia will be evaluating the position
vacated by Ellen to determine appropriate duties andsupervisory structure, prior to proceeding with a
recruitment.
E.WRITTEN COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS: Audrey shared an article from OC Weekly featuring
the Klu Klux Klan and theirhistory in Anaheim and other Orange County cities that featured information
from the Anaheim Heritage Center.
II.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION: That the Board
A.APPROVAL OF MINUTESOF THE NOVEMBER 14, 2011MEETING:
approve the minutes of the November 14, 2011meeting as presented. M/S RB/LC 3Ayes
.
B.APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 9, 2012MEETING: The minutes from the January 9,
2012meeting were carried over for approval due to lack of voting eligible Board Members.
MOTION: That the Board
C.APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 13, 2012 MEETING:
approve the minutes of the February 13, 2012meeting as presented. M/S CB/LC 3Ayes
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III.UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
IV.NEW BUSINESS:
A.DEMONSTRATION OF DOWNLOADABLE AUDIO BOOKS: Demonstrationcancelled due to technical
problems with the product. Given that other Librarieshave experienced similar issues the Librarywill be
pursuing other vendors for this product.
V.INFORMATION
A.ACTING CITY LIBRARIANREPORT–Audreyshared the budget process with the Board. The entire
Library Division budget was done by Karen Gerth and Keely Hall.
The Anaheim Public Library was awarded the California Family Place Libraries Grant for the Sunkist
Branch Library and on May8, 2012,there will be a site visit from the National Family Place staff. At this
site visit, our accomplishments will be celebrated and a Family Place banner signifying the Library as a
recognized Family Place Library Site will be presented. We are firming up plans to have a small ceremony.
Audreyis working with the Library Foundation to implement Carolyn’s suggestionthat the Library add a
“donate now” button on the Library web site where patrons could donate money to the Library online.
The American Library Association Annual Conference committee is looking for volunteers to work their
Scholarship Bash.
B.PUBLICITY –Included in packet.
C.LEGISLATIVE UPDATE–There is currently no money from the California State Library for Public
Library Funding inthe California State Budget.
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.MONTHLY RECOGNITION OF SUPPORT/CERTIFICATE BYBOARD MEMBERS: The Board
recognized Karen Gerth and Keely Hall for their work on the Library Division Budget.
VIII.BOARD ITEMS
ROBERTO BAEZA –None.
CAROLYN BRANT: looking forward to the Anaheim Public Library FoundationMystery Authors
Luncheon.
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LINELL MATHISEN, CHAIR: also looking forward to the Anaheim Public Library Foundation Mystery
Authors Luncheon. Unfortunately, she cannot attend the Volunteer Recognition Luncheon due to it being
during a work day.
LAURIE CRAWFORD, VICE CHAIR: will be attending the Women’s History Month Event and the
Anaheim Public Library Foundation Mystery Authors Luncheon. The Flour grant winners will be
announced on March 19.
IX.MISCELLANEOUS
A.NEXT MEETING: The next meeting will be Monday, April 9, 2012 at the East Anaheim Branch
Library.
B.ADJOURNMENT: Chair Linell Mathisenadjourned the meeting at 7:21p.m.
ChairSecretary