Library 2013/06/10ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
MEETING LOCATION DATE/TIME
Canyon Hills Library
400 Scout Trail
Anaheim, CA 92807
Monday, June 10, 2013
6:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER - The agenda having been posted at 11:00 a.m. on June 3, 2013, the regular meeting of the
Anaheim Public Library Board of Trustees was called to order by Vice Chair Bryant at 6:37 p.m.
PRESENT: Carolyn Bryant, Linell Mathisen, Stan Oftelie
ABSENT: Laurie Crawford
STAFF: Audrey A. Luj an, City Librarian, Jennifer Foxx, PT Senior Secretary, Cynthia Hicks, Supervising
Librarian
GUESTS: Bruce Brown, Friends of the Canyon Hills Library, Helen Carter, Friends of the Anaheim Public
Library
L INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS AND COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS:
A. FRIENDS OF THE ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY REPORT: Jane Newell attended the May Meeting
and the Friends appreciated Jane sending them a copy of the report she did. Materials are needed for a
book sale. Books have been purchased with the funds the Friends donated to the Library in the name of
Carolyn Bryant's son Jacob. Enthusiastic members are wanted for the Friends Board.
B. FRIENDS OF THE CANYON HILLS LIBRARY REPORT: Bruce reported that the Friends would
resume publishing a monthly newsletter. Donations for their book sales have recently increased.
C. ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION REPORT: The Foundation will elect officers at the
June meeting. The Change for Changes accounts must be spent by the end of June for the next fiscal
year. Through the Foundation the Library was awarded two Anaheim Arts Council Grants for $2,000
each.
D. UNSCHEDULED ORAL COMMUNICATION: Cynthia Hicks highlighted summer programs at the
Canyon Hills Library. Canyon's Talks & Treats Book Club has become so large that a book club has
been established at East Anaheim Library and a children's book club is being established.
E. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS: Included in packet.
IL APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE MAY 13, 2013 MEETING: The minutes of the May 13, 2013 meeting
were carried over for approval due to lack of voting eligible Board Members.
III. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
IV. NEW BUSINESS:
A. ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY MISSION STATEMENT: Audrey shared the updated Anaheim Public
Library Mission Statement: "Promotes literacy, lifelong learning, and a love of reading through
traditional print materials as well as virtual services. Anaheim Public Libraries are community gathering
places that foster a more informed and connected community."
MOTION: That the Library Board approve the revised Anaheim Public Library Mission Statement
as presented. M/S LM /SO 3Ayes.
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B. PRESENTATION OF PROPOSED LIBRARY DIVISION BUDGET FISCAL YEAR 2013/2014: Audrey
presented the proposed Library Division Budget that will be going before Anaheim City Council on June
18, 2013. Two items were approved for this budget year 2012/2013, purchasing new software that links
the cash register, credit card machine, and Integrated Library System and adding additional security
cameras in Circulation areas. Audrey thanked staff from the Finance Department for their help.
V. INFORMATION
A. CITY LIBRARIAN'S REPORT:
The Library is participating in the Anaheim Youth Services Initiative. This is a comprehensive
report that identifies gaps in services for youth and underserved geographic areas.
The Library would like to have a presence at ARTIC.
The Technology Petting Zoo is being planned for the Library. This program will allow patrons to
test out various electronic devices, such as iPads, Kindles, etc. to see which best meet their needs in
an unbiased, library centered setting.
B. PUBLICITY: Included in packet.
C. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: The California Library Association (CLA) is continuing to work on an
effort to connect public libraries to the Corporation for Education Networks Initiatives in California
(CENIC) Backbone. CLA and the State Library are participating in a discussion regarding the feasibility
of adding public libraries to CENIC's existing high - bandwidth, high- capacity Internet work that currently
connects schools, colleges, and universities to a statewide network.
VI. ACTIVITY REPORTS
A. CENTRAL ADULT & YOUTH SERVICES ACTIVITIES & STATISTICS: Audrey informed the Board
that the Library statistics form will change as of July 1. The statistics will include the virtual statistics as a
Virtual Branch. A discussion was held on the recording of statistics.
B. OPERATIONS ACTIVITIES: Included in packet.
C. BRANCH SERVICES: Audrey highlighted the upcoming Summer Reading Programs, such as
"Chocolate Chip Pancakes with Chef Lauren" and "Alpacas in the Library." Carolyn Bryant stated that
she was very happy to see the community embracing the Ponderosa Joint -Use Library.
VII. MONTHLY RECOGNITION OF SUPPORT /CERTIFICATE BY BOARD MEMBERS: The Board
recognized the Coordinator of the Work Creation Program in Anaheim. This is a joint collaboration
that provides social skills training for adults with disabilities through volunteering at the library.
VIII. BOARD ITEMS
STAN OFTELIE — Stated that Per ARTICLE IX. APPOINTIVE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, Section
908, of the Anaheim City Charter - The Anaheim Public Library Board shall have the power and duty to:
"Within sixty days after the close of each fiscal year, report to the City Council on the condition of the
libraries for the preceding fiscal year and on such other matters deemed expedient by the Library Board" and
requested this item be placed on the Library Board Agenda for July.
LINELL MATHISEN — None.
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CAROLYN BRYANT — Attended a Chamber event and shared that the mural at the Central Library was part
of a presentation from the Anaheim Arts Council regarding Art in Public Places.
MISCELLANEOUS
A. NEXT MEETING: The next meeting will be Monday, July 8, 2013 at the Central Library.
B. ADJOURNMENT: Vice Chair Bryant adjourned the meeting at 8:07 p.m.
Chair
Secretary