Library 2013/04/08ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
MEETING LOCATIONDATE/TIME
East Anaheim Branch LibraryMonday,April 8, 2013
8201 E.Santa Ana Canyon Rd.6:30p.m.
Anaheim, CA 92808
CALL TO ORDER -The agenda having been posted at11:00 a.m. onApril 2, 2013, the regular meeting of the
Anaheim Public Library Board of Trustees was called to orderbyChairCrawford at 6:35p.m.
PRESENT:Laurie Crawford,Carolyn Bryant,Linell Mathisen,Stan Oftelie,Lana Petrullo
STAFF:Audrey A. Lujan, City Librarian,Jennifer Foxx, PTSeniorSecretary, Cynthia Hicks, Supervising
Librarian
GUESTS:Bruce Brown, Friends of the Canyon Hills Library
I.INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS AND COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS:
A.ADMINISTER OATH TO NEW LIBRARY BOARD MEMBER: The Oathor Affirmation of Allegiance
for Public Office and Employees was administered to Stan Oftelie.
B.FRIENDS OF THEANAHEIM PUBLICLIBRARY REPORT: The Friends appreciated the attendance of
Board Members Carolyn Bryant and Lana Petrullo at the March 25, memorial for HelmaNagamatsu in the
Central Book Nook. The Friends are in need of new Board Members.
C.FRIENDS OF THE CANYON HILLS LIBRARY REPORT: Bruceshared that theyhave terrific volunteers
and book sales are good. Pamela Galera presented onthe proposed Canyon park projectat their March
Meeting. The Friends of the Canyon Hills Library (FOCAL) sponsored the guest speaker at the Nowrooz
Cultural Program on Saturday, March 16.Several members attended the Community Services Volunteer
Recognition to receive the FOCAL award for donations and volunteer service. Their book sale is scheduled
for April 22-26.
D.ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION REPORT: Audrey thanked the Board Members for
attending the Foundation’s Annual Mystery Authors Luncheon onMarch 17, 2013.The Foundation is in
need of new Board Members.
E.UNSCHEDULEDORAL COMMUNICATION: None.
F.WRITTEN COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS: None.
MOTION: That the Library Board
II.APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE MARCH 11, 2013 MEETING:
approve the minutes of the March 11, 2013 meeting as presented. M/S LB/CB 4Ayes
.
III.UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
IV.NEW BUSINESS:
WELCOME/INTRODUCTION OF NEW LIBRARY BOARD MEMBERS: Stan Oftelie gave a brief
introduction of himself as the newest member of the Library Board.
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V.INFORMATION
A.CITY LIBRARIAN’S REPORT:
Audrey shared the results of the Library Division Communication Workshop and asked Board Members
who attended to share their experience. Audrey commended Joe Purtell and Emily Otis for fielding the
Communication Survey and the Library Division’s Communication Workshop.
Staff will be submitting seven grants for consideration,two to the Anaheim Arts Counciland one each
to Target, American Girl, Build-A-Bear, OC Reforma, and “Pitch an Idea”to the State Library.Audrey
gave kudos to the staff members writing the grants, Karen Gerth, Guadalupe Gomez, Angel Sauceda,
and Rachel Tustin.
Audrey thanked Linell for her donation of eight Summer Reading Fun Shirts for staff (one for each
location including Bookmobile). Staff truly appreciated the gesture.
Audrey shared marketing information from the Public Library Director’s Forum.
Staff has developed a “Library Partner Perk” that staff will give to staff from other city departments to
thank them for their assistance. This perk allows the recipientone free library rental item.
Audrey attended the Living Museum Art Exhibit at Juarez ElementarySchool.
Library staff will be wearing buttons to promote the use of the Library self-check machinesand the
ability to pay fines on the machine.
Audrey shared photos of a “snapshot in time” of teens using the Euclid Branch Library.
All Libraries will be offering programs in conjunction with National Library Week, April 14-20.
Staff will be recognizing the Library’s support groups during National Volunteer Week, April 21-27.
Audrey thanked the Library Board Members for their volunteer service to the Library.
G.PUBLICITY:Included in packet.
H.LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:None.
VI.ACTIVITY REPORTS
A.CENTRAL ADULT & YOUTH SERVICES ACTIVITIES & STATISTICS: Included in packet.
B.OPERATIONS ACTIVITIES: Included in packet.
C.BRANCH SERVICES: Cynthia shared that the number of eBook usage is steadily rising. The Nowrooz
Cultural Program celebrating the Persian New Year at the Canyon Hills Branch Library was held on
Saturday, March 16.The International Arts Center displays art monthly at the East Anaheim Branch
Library.In May,Santiago Canyon CollegeArt Classstudentswill display their art;these displaysbrighten
the walls of the Library.
VII.MONTHLY RECOGNITION OF SUPPORT/CERTIFICATE BY BOARD MEMBERS: The Board
recognizedJoe Purtell and Emily Otis for conducting the staff surveys and Library Division Communication
Workshop.
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VIII.BOARD ITEMS
LINELL MATHISEN –Attended the Nowrooz Cultural Program, Anaheim Public Library Foundation’s
Mystery Authors Luncheon and the Anaheim Historical Society’s Show and Tell. It was Linell’s pleasure
to donate the Summer Reading Fun Shirts for staff. Linell asked if theCommunity Services Volunteer
Recognitionevent could be moved back to the evening.
STAN OFTELIE –None.
LANA PETRULLO–Announcedthat she will not be renewing her term on the Library Board in June as
she will be moving out of Anaheim. She has thoroughlyenjoyed her time on the Board.
CAROLYN BRYANT –Attended the Community Services Volunteer Recognition and the Anaheim Public
Library Foundation’s Mystery Author Luncheon.The Luncheon is the highlight of her year and she was
happy to have her son volunteering through the Key Club.
LAURIE CRAWFORD, CHAIR –Attended the Community Services Volunteer Recognition and the
Anaheim Public Library Foundation’s Mystery Author Luncheon. She brought a wine bottle from the
1930’sto the Anaheim Historical Society’s Show and Tell. Laurie enjoyed being a facilitator at the Library
Division Communication Workshop which she felt was veryenergizing. Laurie made a suggestion on the
promotion of the Library’s self-check machines.
MISCELLANEOUS
A.NEXT MEETING: The next meeting will be Monday, May 13, 2013at the Central Library.
B.ADJOURNMENT: Chair Crawfordadjourned the meeting at 7:59 p.m.
ChairSecretary