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Library 2014/12/08ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MEETING MINUTES MEETING LOCATIONDATE/TIME Founders’ ParkMonday,December 8, 2014 400 N. West St.6:30 p.m. Anaheim, CA 92805 CALL TO ORDER –The agenda having been posted at11:00 a.m. onDecember 2,2014, the regular meeting of the Anaheim Public Library Board of Trustees was called to orderbyChair Mathisen at 6:38p.m. PRESENT:Michelle Majewski, Linell Mathisen,Stan Oftelie ABSENTDavid Robert “D.R.” Heywood,Kenneth Shimogawa STAFF:Audrey A. Lujan, City Librarian,Karen Gerth, Acting Library Operations Manager, Jane Newell, Library Services Manager, Jennifer Foxx, PTSenior Secretary GUESTS:Helen Carter, Friends of the Anaheim Public Library I.INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS AND COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS: A.INTRODUCTION OF NEW FULLT-TIME LIBRARY STAFF: Audrey introduced Nissa Perez- Montoya, Principal Librarian–Children’s Services, Emily Otis, Librarian, Katrina Ford, Library Assistant –Bookmobile and Joe Purtell, who was promoted to Supervising Librarian. B.FRIENDS OF THE ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY REPORT: The December book sale raised $300.00. DVDs and CDs were the biggest sellers. The Friends have a couple of potential new members. Special thanks to Lori Shensky for the beautifulflyers she makes for the Friends and to Rick Brown for his help with the book sales.The Friends have donated $5,000 to the 2015 Initiativeto Increase Circulation. C.FRIENDSOF THE CANYON HILLS LIBRARY REPORT: The November 17-22, 2014 Book Sale was a huge success. People who donated 5 non-perishable food items for 2nd Harvest received a bag they could fill with books for no cost. As in the past, those visiting the sale brought donations in order to make room for what they were going to purchase at the sale, so donations were way up that week. Their 50+ members are to be congratulated for their support of and the success of the sale. Then of course there is Larry Rushing whose continual efforts makes all this possible. On November 25, 2014, two FOCAL members attended the City Council Meeting when FOCAL, the Ebell Club of Canyon Hills,and the Anaheim Public Library Foundation were recognized for funding the design and construction of the Canyon Branch quiet study rooms.On December 4, 2014, FOCAL members attended the Dedication of the new enclosed quiet study rooms and also provided some of the refreshments.FOCAL continues to share our generous donation with other APL libraries.The FOCAL Holiday part was held on December 7. D.ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION REPORT:The Foundation sponsored bookmark th contest for K-8grade studentswas successful.The winningbookmark is being mailedout as a fundraiser.Work has begun on the 2015Authors Luncheon. E.UNSCHEDULEDORAL COMMUNICATION: None. Anaheim Public Library Board Meeting December 8, 2014 Page 2 F.WRITTEN COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS: Audrey shared athank you notefrom a patron recognizing Tony Lam and Ginger Antunez. II.APPROVAL OF MINUTESOF THE OCTOBER 13, 2014MEETING: The minutes of the October 13, 2014 meeting were carried over for approval due to lack of voting eligible Board Members. III.UNFINISHED BUSINESS: A.DISCUSSION OF ELECTION OF OFFICERS: A discussion was held onthe timing of the elections. IV.NEW BUSINESS: A.LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING: Approval of the full 2015 Meeting Schedule will be MOTION: carried over to the January meeting when all of the Library Board Members can have input. That the Library Board approve the January 2015 meeting date.M/S: MM/SO 3 Ayes B.REVISED COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT POLICY: The Board added wording to include that the policy is endorsed by the Anaheim Public Library Board of Trustees and referencing the policy on the MOTION: That the Library Statement of Concern Regarding Anaheim Public Library Resources. Board approve the revised Collection Development Policy.M/S: SO/MM3 Ayes V.INFORMATION A.CITY LIBRARIAN’S REPORT: The Library is working with the Altrusa Club of Anaheim to apply fora“One Book, One City” Grant. The book will be the Maltese Falcon. th Staff is looking forways to fund a float in the 4of July parade advertising the Summer Reading Program. The Library has applied for the National Medal for Museum and Library Service, which honors institutions making significant and exceptional contributions to their communities and the Library Community Aware award in addition toseveralother awards and grants. A contest was held to name the 2015 initiative to raise circulation, the wining slogan is “APL, Check it Out.” The ARTIC VIP Opening was held on December 8. Many people stopped by the booth and were impressed to see a library presence. The ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the Canyon Hills Library quiet study rooms. B.PUBLICITY:Included in packet. C.LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: The new State Librarian will be visiting Anaheim in the near future. 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. Anaheim Public Library Board Meeting December 8, 2014 Page 3 VII.MONTHLY RECOGNITION OF SUPPORT/CERTIFICATE BY BOARD MEMBERS: None. VIII.BOARD ITEMS th STAN OFTELIE –On November 7, the 4annual Gift of History event was held at Anaheim Stadium with over 10,000 books handed out to third grade students. It is now a partnership between Gift of Historyand the Orange County Literacy Project. LINELL MATHISEN, CHAIR –Attended the Lioness program at Haskett Library, the Muzeo Quilts VIP Opening, What it’s Like to Go toWarprogram at the Bowers Museum, the ribbon cutting for the quiet study rooms at Canyon, the Friends of Canyon Hills Christmas Luncheon, and Ponderosa for an author talk. MICHELLE MAJEWSKI –Was unable to attend the ARTIC VIP reception due coverage issues at work. IX.MISCELLANEOUS A.NEXT MEETING: The next meeting will be Monday, January 12, 2015, at Central Library B.ADJOURNMENT: Chair Mathisenadjourned the meeting at 8:05p.m.