Library 2011/02/14
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ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
MEETING LOCATIONDATE/TIME
HaskettLibraryMonday,February 14, 2011
2650 W. Broadway6:30p.m.
Anaheim, CA 92804
CALL TO ORDER -The agenda having been posted at11:00 a.m. onFebruary 8, 2011, the regularmeet-
ing of the Anaheim Public Library Board of Trustees was called to orderbyChairMathisenat6:38p.m.
PRESENTLana BarlowCarolyn Bryant
Laurie CrawfordLinell Mathisen
ABSENT:Roberto Baeza
STAFFCarol Stone, City Librarian, Audrey Lujan, LibraryOperations/Branch Services Manager,
Jennifer Foxx, PTSr. Secretary, Marianne Hugo, Library Services Manager
GUESTSBruce Brown, President, Friends of the Canyon Hills Library
I.INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS AND COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS
A.FRIENDS OF THEANAHEIM PUBLICLIBRARY REPORT: The price of paperbacks in the
book stores is being raised from 25 cents to 50 cents and they are looking at doing a clearance ta-
ble. They are in need of magazine, fiction/non-fiction donationsand plastic bags from the gro-
cery store. The Friends’ have purchased a table at the Anaheim Public Library Foundation Lun-
cheon.
B.FRIENDS OF THECANYON HILLS LIBRARY REPORT:Bruce shared that the Friends have
a new Book Corner Chair, Larry Rushing and gave many thanks to their previous Book Corner
Chair, Gloria Nutt. Larry is terrific;he has built new displays and expanded the sale to include
collectibles. These items have brought inat least a couple of hundred dollars in a short time.
The Friends of Canyon Hills will have a table at the Community Services Volunteer Banquet.
C.FOUNDATION REPORT: The Foundation is working together to put together the Mystery Au-
thor Luncheon on Sunday, April 3, 2011.
D.UNSCHEDULEDORAL COMMUNICATION: Marianne Hugo shared that the goal of the Hai-
ti Campaign was$500for all Orange County Libraries combined. Anaheim Public Library
raised this amount just in our own facilities.
E.WRITTEN COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS: None.
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II.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION:That the Board approved the minutes of the January 14, 2011,meeting as
presented.M/S CB/LB4Ayes
III.UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
IV.NEW BUSINESS
A.AD IN ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION LUNCHEON PROGRAM -The Li-
brary Board agreed to personally sponsor the inside cover of the Anaheim Public Library Foun-
dation Mystery’s Author’s Luncheon Program.
B.LIBRARY BOARD TOUR OF PONDEROSA JOINT SCHOO/PUBLIC LIBRARY –Carol will
arrange a tour of the Ponderosa Joint School/Public Library for the Board.
C.REPRESENTATIVE TO SCLC/SAB –Lana Barlow has to step down as the representative to
the SCLC/SAB. Carolyn Bryantis the alternate representative and will assume the role of repre-
sentative.
V.INFORMATION
A.CITY LIBRARIAN REPORT –Carol informed the Boardthat the Library will be closed on the
citywide holiday forPresidents’ Day on Monday, February 21, 2011. The Library was given a
preliminary budget for 2011/2012,more information will be presented at the next meeting. Carol
asked that Library Board members contact their local legislatures in regard to the Governor’s
eliminationof State funded programs for public libraries.
B.PUBLICITY –Included in packet.
VI.ACTIVITY REPORTS
A.CAPITAL:Carol shared that the Library is facing a challenge in that there currently is no operat-
ing budget for the new Ponderosa Joint School/Public Library for 2011/2012. A grand opening
for Founders’Park is being looked at for July or August 2011.
B.CENTRAL ADULT &YOUTH SERVICES ACTIVITIES & STATISTICS: Central Library’s
usageis going back up to previous levels of use in the renovatedthe Central Library.
C.OPERATIONS ACTIVITIES: Included in packet.
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VI.ACTIVITY REPORTS -CONTINUED
D.BRANCH SERVICES: Audrey reported that the major program for February has been Make
KindnessContagiousmonth. The Library will partnerwith Public Works for the Anti-Litter
poster contest.The Change for Changes program at Sunkist Library purchased new children’s
tables and chairs for the Branch. The Change for Changes program asks patrons to put their
loose change in a jar and the money collected is matched by the Anaheim Public Library Founda-
tion. Carol shared that the use of Haskett’s Self Check Machines accountsfor 72% of their Cir-
culation check out statistics (supported by staff assistance asneeded).
VII.RECOGNITION OF SUPPORT
A.RECOGNITION OFSUPPORT BYBOARD MEMBERS:See VII. B.
B.MONTHLY RECOGNITION OF SUPPORT CERTIFICATE: The Board recognized the SCIT
Interns Mary Pham, Kimberly Huynh, and Dee Nguyen for their hard work at the Central Library.
Linell presented Laurie with acertificate for the employees of Fluor for their donations of books
and magazines to the library.
VIII.BOARD ITEMS
LANA BARLOW: Has already written letters toher local representatives regarding the elimina-
tion of public library funding.
CAROLYN BRYANT: Invited the Board to see the exhibit at the Muzeo -Journeys: A Photo-
graphic Exhibition.
LINELL MATHISEN, CHAIR: Was sorry to miss the Jack Lindquist program at Canyon Li-
brary.
LAURIE CRAWFORD, VICE CHAIR:will not be able to attend the next several meetings due
to a health issue.
IX.MISCELLANEOUS
A.NEXT MEETING: The next meeting will be Monday, March 14, 2011 at the Central Library.
B.ADJOURNMENT: Chair Linell Mathisen adjourned the meeting at 7:31 p.m.
ChairSecretary