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Library 2018/02/12ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MEETING MINUTES MEETING LOCATION DATE/TIME Sunkist Library February 12, 2018 901 S. Sunkist 5:00 p.m. Anaheim, CA 92806 CALL TO ORDER — The agenda having been posted on February 7, 2018, the regular meeting of the Anaheim Public Library Board of Trustees was called to order by Chair Laviguer at 5:04 p.m. PRESENT: David Laviguer, John Leos, Stan Oftelie, Claudia Perez -Figueroa ABSENT: Rose Chen STAFF: Brent Dennis, Community Services Director, Audrey Lujan, City Librarian, Thomas Edelblute, Senior Library Services Manager, Joe Purtell, Supervising Librarian, Donald Hilliard, Jr., Library Technology Systems Administrator, Jennifer Foxx, PT Management Assistant GUESTS: Helen Carter, Friends of the Anaheim Public Library, Ginny Gardner, Anaheim Public Library Foundation, Kris Lasher, Friends of the Canyon Hills Library L INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS AND COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS: A. FRIENDS OF THE ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY REPORT: The next multi -media sale will be March 3, 2018 at the Central Library. The Friends purchased a table at the Anaheim Public Library Foundation's Mystery Authors Luncheon. The book nook continues to be a good source of income. They are actively seeking new members. B. FRIENDS OF THE CANYON HILLS LIBRARY: FOCAL members conducted a workday in late January to process recent book donations. Books in poor condition for selling are being shared with book gifting endeavors in Anaheim, bringing free books to families who would not likely otherwise be able to own books. Refinement of the outdoor area to the east of the Library continues. Thanks to a generous donation and working with City of Anaheim guidelines, a split rail fence is being built to define the area. C. ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION REPORT: The Anaheim Public Library Foundation is accepting reservations by mail and online for the Mystery Authors Luncheon on April 15, 2018. Book bags are for sale at almost all Anaheim Public Library locations. They thanked the Friends of Anaheim Public Library and the Friends of the Canyon Hills Library for their sponsorship by placing an ad in the program. The Foundation also thanks Audrey Lujan, Joe Purtell, Thomas Edelblute, and other Library staff for actively pursuing sponsorships for the Foundation. The author event with Christopher Lentz on February 5th was successful. The Foundation is sponsoring another author event with local author Harvey Gomberg, Monday, February 261h, from 6:00pm — 7:30pm at the Central Library. D. UNSCHEDULED ORAL COMMUNICATION: None. I Nalkyj Am asK� u],1u1�1�1[N:7I 00111!1111111 :t635Eel rel"19, INQ s - II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 8, 2017: The minutes were approved as presented. IlI MWto1►:MXY� A. LIBRARY RULES OF CONDUCT: The City Attorney's Office is reviewing the possibility of having the Rules of Conduct made into an Ordinance that will also apply to other Community Services facilities that directly serve the public. Anaheim Public Library Board Meeting February 12, 2018 Page 2 IV. NEW BUSINESS: A. LIBRARY HOURS SURVEY: Brent reported that Library staff has put together a draft survey to see if the Library's operational hours are still serving the needs of the residents. The survey will help determine if changes are needed to current library hours at each location. If additional hours are to be added additional full-time staff will be needed for safety and operational reasons. Two Board Members and Library staff will meet to incorporate the Library Board's input in the format of the survey. These surveys will be available at each library location as well as online. B. LIBRARY BOARD AD IN ANAHIEM PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION AUTHROS' LUNCHEON PROGRAM: The Library Board agreed to personally sponsor the inside front cover for $150.00. C. POET LAUREATE: Stan reported that the committee has put forth a recommendation for the Poet Laureate to the Cultural and Heritage Commission. V. INFORMATION • The Capital Projects report was revised to include the funding source for each project. • The Library is partnering with the Anaheim Police Department to create a Public Safety Leadership Library that will feature a collection of mentoring materials. The Anaheim Fire Department and Human Resources Department have joined this partnership. Public Service Announcements are being done for the Police and Fire Department talking about the importance of reading leadership materials. They are also working with the Police Department Pipeline to possibly establish a teen collection for those interested in a career in public safety. • Staff is waiting to hear if the Library will receive the NEA Big Read for 2019. If the grant is received the book will be A Lesson Before Dying by Ernest J. Gaines and will take place during Black History Month. • The Bookmobile will be celebrating its 60th Anniversary on February 14, 2018. • AnaCon was a huge success, attendance exceeded last year. B. BUDGET: An issue with the system has delayed the budget process. C. MARKETING: Audrey shared the Marketing Highlights from 2017. D. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: None. VI. ACTIVITY REPORTS A. STATISTICS: Stan expressed concern for the circulation of materials statistics. B. ACTIVITY REPORTS: Included in packet. VII. MONTHLY RECOGNITION OF SUPPORT/CERTIFICATE BY BOARD MEMBERS: The Board recognized Joe Purtell for his role on the Poet Laureate Committee. MEMBER JOHN LEOS: The OC Probation teens participated in the robotics event and loved it. Anaheim Public Library Board Meeting February 12, 2018 Page 3 MEMBER CLAUDIA PEREZ-FIGUEROA: Attended the Black History Parade and enjoyed seeing the Bookmobile there. Claudia would like to have the City Council Members and School Board Members invited to the Library Board Meetings. VICE CHAIR, STAN OFTELIE: None. CHAIR DAVID LAVIGUER: Requested information on the possibility of patrons working off library fines. A. NEXT MEETING: The next meeting will be March 12, 2018 at the Heritage Center. B. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Laviguer adjourned the meeting at 6:35 p.m.