Library 2013/09/09ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
MEETING LOCATION DATE/TIME
Central Library Monday, September 9, 2013
500 W. Broadway 6:30 p.m.
Anaheim, CA 92805
CALL TO ORDER - The agenda having been posted at 11:00 a.m. on September 3, 2013, the regular meeting of the
Anaheim Public Library Board of Trustees was called to order by Chair Crawford at 6:36 p.m.
PRESENT: Carolyn Bryant, Laurie Crawford, David Robert “D.R.” Heywood, Linell Mathisen, Stan Oftelie
STAFF: Audrey A. Lujan, City Librarian, Jennifer Foxx, PT Senior Secretary
GUESTS: Bruce Brown, Friends of the Canyon Hills Library, Betsy Kasten, Friends of the Canyon Hills
Library
I.ADMINISTER OATH TO LIBRARY BOARD MEMBER:
The Oath or Affirmation of Allegiance for Public Office and Employees was administered to Stan Oftelie.
II.INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS AND COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS:
A.FRIENDS OF THE ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY REPORT: The Friends are working to increase
book donations. Their annual meeting will be October 28. A holiday themed book sale will be held on
Saturday, December 3, 2013.
B.FRIENDS OF THE CANYON HILLS LIBRARY REPORT: Bruce introduced Betsy Kasten who will
assume the office of President of the Friends of Canyon Hills Library in September. The August book
sale was very successful and raised $2,307. The next book sale will be November 12-16 at Canyon Hills
Library. Book sales continue to increase due to the addition of Saturday hours and book donations are up.
Bruce invited the Board to attend their next meeting on September 19, 2013.
C.ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION REPORT: No report as there was no meeting in
August.
D.UNSCHEDULED ORAL COMMUNICATION: None.
E.WRITTEN COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS: None.
III.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION: That the Library Board
A.APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE MAY 13, 2013 MEETING:
approve the minutes of the May 13, 2013 meeting as presented. M/S: SO/CB 3 Ayes
MOTION: That the Library Board
B.APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE JUNE 10, 2013 MEETING:
approve the minutes of the June 10, 2013 meeting as presented. M/S: SO/CB 3 Ayes
MOTION: That the Library
C.APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 12, 2013 MEETING:
Board approve the minutes of the August 12, 2013 meeting as presented. M/S: DH/CB 4 Ayes
A discussion was held on the metrics to measure the success of the Library Division Mission Statement
that was presented at the August 12, 2013 meeting.
IV.UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
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V.NEW BUSINESS:
MOTION: That the Library Board nominate and elect Laurie Crawford as
A.ELECTION OF CHAIR:
Chair of the Library Board for a term to October 2014. M/S LM/CB 5 Ayes
MOTION: That the Library Board nominate and elect Linell
B.ELECTION OF VICE CHAIR:
Mathisen as Vice Chair of the Library Board for a term to October 2014. M/S CB/SO 5 Ayes
C.SEGMENTED MARKETING – PARTNERSHIP WITH PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT: Audrey
shared that the Library will be partnering with the Public Utilities Department to conduct segmented
marketing. Utilities will be sending out free coupons for LED light bulbs to utility customers in January.
To receive the light bulb the resident will take the coupon to either the Sunkist Branch Library or the
Ponderosa Joint-Use Library. The Utilities Department will sponsor an eco-friendly library card as part of
this promotion.
VI.INFORMATION
A.CITY LIBRARIAN’S REPORT:
Audrey shared the Library Division Internal Communication Follow-Up Survey Results. This was
a year-long initiative to improve communication throughout the Library Division. Results show
improvement of 5% or more in each category.
The November Library Board Meeting is cancelled.
The iNovah Project is software that will link the Integrated Library System to the credit card
machine and the cash register. This project will result in a variety of efficiencies as well as a solid
audit trail.
The Library along with the Human Resources Department is conducting a Classification &
Compensation Study for the full-time represented employees at the Library.
Audrey shared the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Accomplishments.
The Anaheim Historical Society will hold its Citrus Festival on September 14, at Founders’ Park.
They will be presenting two plaques and a check for $6,000 to the Library.
B.PUBLICITY: Included in packet.
C.LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: None.
VII.ACTIVITY REPORTS
A.CENTRAL ADULT & YOUTH SERVICES ACTIVITIES & STATISTICS: An error was noted in the
amount of registered card holders for fiscal year 2012/2013.
B.OPERATIONS ACTIVITIES: Included in packet.
C.BRANCH SERVICES: Included in packet.
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VIII.MONTHLY RECOGNITION OF SUPPORT/CERTIFICATE BY BOARD MEMBERS: The Board
recognized Juan Gomez for doing a fantastic job with the Anaheim Arts Council sponsored Youth Art Classes
and Galas at the Haskett Branch Library and Ponderosa Joint-Use Library. Founders’ Park Docents were also
recognized for their contributions.
IX.BOARD ITEMS
DAVID ROBERT “D.R.” HEYWOOD – Requested clarification on library card holder borrowing privileges
from other cities and more information on the Target Grant that was awarded to the Central Children’s Room.
He attended a Silent Movie Night, which was a fundraiser for the Anaheim Halloween Parade.
LINELL MATHISEN – Attended the presentation on the Library Capital Projects by Pamela Galera, it was
very interesting and she appreciated Pamela’s time.
STAN OFTELIE – Attended the presentation on the Library Capital Projects by Pamela Galera.
CAROLYN BRYANT, VICE CHAIR – Attended the Youth Art Gala at the Ponderosa Joint-Use Library.
She offered congratulations to Regina Powers, Part-time Librarian for her new job and appreciates the
dedication that Regina has shown to the Anaheim Public Library. Carolyn will be scheduling a Bookmobile
ride-a-long.
LAURIE CRAWFORD, CHAIR – Attended the Colony Pot Luck and made a plea for book donations for the
Friends of the Anaheim Public Library. She also visited Founders’ Park to see the new furniture, etc. at the
Woelke-Stoffel House and enjoyed seeing the Docents in their costumes. Laurie has scheduled her
Bookmobile ride-a-long.
X.MISCELLANEOUS
A.NEXT MEETING: The next meeting will be Monday, October 14, 2013 at the Euclid Branch Library.
B.ADJOURNMENT: Chair Crawford adjourned the meeting at 8:04.