Library 2011/03/14
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ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
MEETING LOCATIONDATE/TIME
Ponderosa Elementary SchoolMonday,March 14, 2011
2135 S. Mountain View Ave6:30p.m.
Anaheim, CA 92802
CALL TO ORDER -The agenda having been posted at11:00 a.m. onMarch 8, 2011, the regular meeting of
the Anaheim Public Library Board of Trustees was called to orderbyChairMathisenat6:50p.m.
PRESENTCarolyn BryantRoberto Baeza
Linell Mathisen
ABSENT:Lana BarlowLaurie Crawford
STAFFCarol Stone, City Librarian, Terry Lowe, Community Services Director,
Ymelda Ventura,ActingSr. Secretary
GUESTSBruce Brown, President, Friends of the Canyon Hills Library
I.INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS AND COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS
A.FRIENDS OF THEANAHEIM PUBLICLIBRARY REPORT:
The Board voted to buy a half page ad for the Mystery Author's Luncheon program.
The Board is considering selecting one Friday each month to monitor a book table somewhere in
the Central library or outside at the entrance. Paperbackbooksare now 50 cents each beginning
March 1st.
B.FRIENDS OF THECANYON HILLS LIBRARY REPORT:
Bruce reported that the Friendshavereceived a lot of porcelain donations, such as saltand pepper
shakers, coffeemugs, cookie jars, etc. These items brought in $330.Larry Rushingis the new
Book Corner Chair.The Friendshave purchased two tables for the Foundation’sMystery Author’s
Luncheon.
C.FOUNDATION REPORT: Carol reported that theFoundation is very busy pulling together and
workinghard for theMystery Author’sLuncheon onSunday, April 3, 2011.
D.UNSCHEDULEDORAL COMMUNICATION:
Terry Lowe thanked all the people that made the Ponderosa Joint project possible. He saidthat
School Principals, Teachers & Librarians are very important Community Leaders.Terry reported
that he is working on getting spending authority past July 1 and then hopes to challenge the busi-
ness community to help. Terry would like to see Ponderosa Joint Library open every day after
school so that the kids that go to Ponderosacan use it as a resource.
E.WRITTEN COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS: Carol Stone shared an Anaheim Hills News
article in which Jacob Bryant (Carolyn Bryant’s son) receivedcommendations at the Women’s Di-
vision of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce 2011 Spotlight on Youth Awards.
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II.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes from the February 14, 2011meeting were carried over for approval to the April meeting
due to lack of voting eligible Board Members.
III.UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None
IV.NEW BUSINESS
A.POLICY –CAROL STONE
MOTION: That the Library Board approve the Donation of Books, Magazines and Me-
dia Guidelines as presented.M/S
The Donation of Books, Magazines and Media Guidelines was reviewed and discussed. Item failed
due to lack of asecond motion.
V.INFORMATION
A.CITY LIBRARIAN REPORT Carol thanked the Board, and theFriends for the letters that they sent
to the State Representativesin support of California Public Library funded programs. She reported
that the Governorhad eliminatedfunding for any public Library Programs from the State of Cali-
fornia, but thanks to thephone calls, emails andletters,thejoint committee in the Legislature,re-
tained all programs with partial funding.
Carol announcedthat the Centralcomputersnow haveJiJiThePenguin–This web basedskills
program is Mathematic based. The program collaborationwith Anaheim City School District is
now on all the Central Children’s computers. That means that children and their parents can come
in and build their Math skills.
Carol announced that the Anaheim Library Foundation wrote a “Helping Hands” grant request to
the Anaheim Community Foundation asking for $10,000 donation to support bringing e-books into
the Anaheim Public Library System.
B.PUBLICITY –none
VI.ACTIVITY REPORTS
A.CAPITAL:The Ponderosa Joint project is now complete and it will be taken off the Capital
ProjectsReport.Carol will keep the Board informed of operations. The Capital Projects report
piece for the Board meeting willbe dropped.Theboard will be updated on Founders’Parkin the
Heritage Services report.
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B.CENTRAL ADULT &YOUTH SERVICES ACTIVITIES & STATISTICS: Carol is looking to
see if there is a way to have both bookmobile vehicles be used with one program in case one of
them breaks down.
C.OPERATIONS ACTIVITIES: Carol shared that she was sorry to belosing Verna Sgritta. Carol
added that Verna is an incredible member of the Library staff, but will be retiring in June. Verna
Sgritta is currently in charge of the Literacy program and Library Collection Support. Verna’s posi-
tion, which is Principal Librarian,will be replaced by a Sr. Office Specialist.
D.BRANCH SERVICES: None
VII.RECOGNITION OF SUPPORT
A.RECOGNITION OFSUPPORT BYBOARD MEMBERS:The Board recognized the Branch
Managers for their creativity and for their effort in communication with the Board thru the wonder-
ful monthly reports.
B.MONTHLY RECOGNITION OF SUPPORT CERTIFICATE: The Board agreed to present Bob
Gardner, Ponderosa School Principalwith the March Recognition of Support Certificatefor his
support of the Joint Libraryand for his passion forthe community.
VIII.BOARD ITEMS
ROBERTOBAEZA:Said that it was great to see the Ponderosa Jointopening. He said that itis a
beautiful facility.He thanked the Ponderosa staff for accommodating theBoard meetingthere.He
also announced that he will be completing his doctorate by the end of June or in July.
CAROLYN BRYANT: Said that she was fortunateto attend the Ponderosa Joint opening. She said
that it is beautiful.
LINELL MATHISEN, CHAIR: Said that the Ponderosa Joint facility is beautiful. She also said
that she wrote letters to legislators this month.She also mentioned that she had members of the
community talk to her regardingtheir concern about achronic Euclid Library parking situation.
Linell made a donation to purchase Summer Reading Program shirts for the Library Staff.
IX.MISCELLANEOUS
A.NEXT MEETING: The next meeting will be Monday, April 11, 2011 at the Central Library.
B.ADJOURNMENT: Chair Linell Mathisen adjourned the meeting at 7:55p.m.
ChairSecretary