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Minutes of the regular meeting of the Anaheim Public Library Board`for:JA.uu & ry 24 L
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PRESENT: Glenda Flora, Chairman; Marjorie R`o`throck, ice J id' ,:v
Chairman; Cristian Miller; Mary Lou Pekar and
Patricia (Patsy) Tafolla. 4 ` r
ABSENT: None.
ALSO PRESENT: Connie Blomeyer, Library Board Liaison, Friends
of the Anaheim Public Library; Mary Raffel, Chair-
man, Friends of the Anaheim Public Library; Colleen
Del Mazzio, President, Friends of the Canyon Hills
Library; Mary Jean Erlich, Vice President, Friends of
the Canyon Hills Library; Patricia Earnest, Library
Technical Services Manager; Audrey Lujan, Library
Administrative Services Manager; M. Kevin Moore,
Central Library Manager; and Dave Morgan, Assistant
City Manager, City of Anaheim.
CALL TO ORDER: The agenda having been posted at 11:00 a.m. on January 19, 1996,
the meeting was called to order at 6:33 p.m. by Chairman Glenda Flora.
PUBLIC FORUM: No members of the public were present to address the Board under
this item.
ACTION ON THE MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS OF NOVEMBER 15, 1995 AND
DECEMBER 27. 1995: Marjorie Rothrock moved that the minutes of the November and
December 1995 meetings be approved as submitted. Motion was seconded and carried.
CORRESPONDENCE:
(A) Memorandum dated December 11, 1995 from Audrey A. Lujan, Library
Administrative Services Manager, regarding the receipt of a donation to
the Michael L. Roston Creative Writing Contest Operating Fund from
Joyce Abramowitz.
(B) Letter to Joyce Abramowitz dated December 13, 1995 from Glenda Lee
Flora, Anaheim Public Library Board Chairman, thanking Ms. Abramowitz
for her donation to the Michael L. Roston Creative Writing Contest.
(C) Memorandum dated January 4, 1996 from Audrey A. Lujan, Library
Administrative Services Manager, regarding the receipt of a donation to
the Michael L. Roston Creative Writing Contest Operating Fund from
Franklin Picker.
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(D) Memorandum dated January 18, 1996 from Audrey A. Lujan, Library
Administrative Services Manager, requesting payment approval for
invoice No. 10633 in the amount of $276.00 from the Anaheim Union
High School District for the printing of brochures and posters for the
1996 Michael L. Roston Creative Writing Contest.
Cris Miller moved that invoice No. 10633 from the Anaheim Union
High School District be approved for payment. Motion was seconded
and carried.
LIBRARY REPORT: Dave Morgan noted that he had received a list of questions from
the Library Board Chairman and had asked the Library's three Administrative Managers
to attend this evening's meeting to aid in responding to the questions submitted. Ms.
Flora's first question concerned the status of the Bookmobile. Kevin Moore reported that
the Bookmobile makes 14 stops each week, all of which are located in Community
Development Block Grant low and moderate income target areas. The Bookmobile
began servicing the area off Knott Avenue on Olinda (represented by the Concerned
Citizens of Beach Boulevard) three weeks ago. On the first day 85 people visited the
Bookmobile and 52 library cards were issued. A Wednesday afternoon stop has also
been added on Balsam Avenue off East Street and 125 children came by on the first day.
Bookmobile statistics show that both attendance and circulation are up. Ms. Flora's next
question concerned patron computer access to the World Wide Web. Pat Earnest
explained that the Library currently has six net -ready PCs and noted that the World Wide
Web can be brought up on a PC with special software. Two PCs will be located at the
Central Library and one terminal will go to each branch. Ms. Earnest discussed
censorship issues and internal security. Staff is developing a list of recommended
technological equipment and software for purchase. The Library Board requested that
they be provided with copies of the list at their February 28 meeting. Ms. Flora asked for
information on the book budget. Pat Earnest provided an update on book budget funding
and ordering, noting that $100,000 has been set aside for special materials requested by
staff. Requests thus far have been for Spanish and Asian language books, children's
learning materials and encyclopedias. Ms. Flora's next question concerned the employee
ratio and how the Monday branch openings impacted staffing. Audrey Lujan reported
that the Library Department currently has one vacancy - -a Branch Manager position at the
Haskett Reading Center. A discussion on the impact of the Monday branch openings
followed and it was noted that the early Friday night closing at the branches allows for
single staffing and offsets some of the Monday opening costs. The Library uses part-time
staff to cover the additional hours and relies on Central to provide coverage when the
branches are shorthanded. Ms. Flora asked about the status of a reception for library
donors. Kevin Moore said it was decided to hold the event on a regular basis, but not on
an annual basis. The first reception was held in 1995 and future receptions may be
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scheduled every other or every third year. Thank you letters will be sent out in February
to all those who made donations to the Library in 1995. Ms. Flora also asked for an
update on the Library Foundation's fundraiser. Kevin Moore announced the group will
sponsor a mystery authors luncheon ( "Crime A La Carte ") on April 14 at the Phoenix
Club. The Board Members were invited to serve as celebrity waiters and to encourage
family and friends to attend to support the Library. Dave Morgan noted that Jim
Hathcock may be able to arrange a fundraising concert featuring the group, Bush. Greg
Smith, Stadium/Convention Center General Manager, oversees scheduling for the Pond
and will meet with the Foundation in February to discuss available dates. The next item
on Ms. Flora's list was facility security. Audrey Lujan said she will be meeting with staff
from the Police Department who will walk all the library facilities and make suggestions
to improve security. Colleen Del Mazzio and Mary Jean Erlich from the Canyon Hills
Friends discussed some of the security problems at the Canyon Hills Branch and said the
Friends would like to see "smoke free /drug free area" signs posted, additional lighting
and a security guard on duty from 3:00 -8:00 p.m. They feel the community needs to be
made aware of the vandalism problems. Mr. Morgan asked Audrey Lujan to follow -up
on the matter and to arrange for Emma Harris, the Canyon Hills Library Branch Manager,
to meet with the Park Rangers and someone from the Gang Task Force. Dave Morgan
informed the Board that he had presented his report and recommendations concerning the
Library Department to the City Manager. The City Manager is in support of moving
forward and a staff report is being developed for presentation to the City Council.
LEGISLATION /GOVERNMENT RELATIONS: Glenda Flora encouraged those Board
Members who could fit it into their schedule to attend the CALTAC workshop on
March 16, 1996 at the Corona Public Library.
BOARD COMMENTS:
(A) Cris Miller said he was happy to see representatives from both Friends
groups at the meeting and asked if they had anything they would like to
share with the Board.
Colleen Del Mazzio said the Canyon Hills Friends would like to provide
dinner for the Library Board Members on February 28 when the Board
holds their monthly meeting at the Canyon Hills Branch. Mrs. Del Ma.zzio
said the Friends are attempting to attract new members and would like to
get the Board's approval to offer their new members free use of any of the
the following: one book rental; one tape rental; or four pages of InfoTrac
printing. After discussion by the Board, Marjorie Rothrock moved that the
Friends groups be authorized to offer new members, at no charge, the option
of one book rental; one tape rental; or four pages of InfoTrac printing. The
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motion was seconded and carried. The Canyon Friends expressed concern
about the lack of children's programming at the branch and asked the Board
to encourage staff to develop additional programming for children.
Connie Blomeyer noted that the Friends of the Anaheim Public Library will
be holding their first book sale of the year on February 2 and 3.
(B) Patsy Tafolla reported that she and Glenda Flora have taken their mandatory
Community Development Advisory Board training. She noted that there
was an excellent turnout at the action meeting the following week where
discussion centered on non - profit recommendations.
(C) Glenda Flora said she wanted the Friends to feel welcome to attend the
Board Meetings and to feel free to discuss matters with the Board.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
8:32 p.m.
Chairman Secretary ( J