Library 2011/07/11II.
ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
MEETING LOCATIONDATE/TIME
Central LibraryMonday,July 11, 2011
500 W. Broadway6:30p.m.
Anaheim, CA 92805
CALL TO ORDER -The agenda having been posted at11:00 a.m. onJuly 5, 2011, the regular meeting of
the Anaheim Public Library Board of Trustees was called to orderbyChairMathisenat6:39p.m.
PRESENT:Roberto BaezaCarolyn Bryant
Laurie CrawfordLinell Mathisen
ABSENT:Lana Barlow
STAFF:Carol Stone, City Librarian, Audrey Lujan, Library Operations/Branch Services Manager,
Jennifer Foxx, PTSr. Secretary,
GUESTSHelen Carter, President, Friends of the Anaheim Public Library
I.INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS AND COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS
A.FRIENDS OF THEANAHEIM PUBLICLIBRARY REPORT: The Friends made $400.00 from
the Saturday, June 25 Book Sale. They were very appreciative of the help from staff members Ver-
na Sgritta and Rick Brown. Anew money box was installed in the book nook.
B.FRIENDS OF THECANYON HILLS LIBRARY REPORT:Audrey reported on behalf of Bruce
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Brown that July 16, is the 30Anniversary of Canyon Hills Library, the Teddy Bear Picnic and the
Friends of the Canyon Hills Library. The anniversary will be celebrated from 10:30a.m.-2:30p.m.
C.FOUNDATION REPORT: None.
D.UNSCHEDULEDORAL COMMUNICATION: None.
E.WRITTEN COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS: Included in thepacket was an essay from a
student at Madison Elementary,Chelsea Carrillo,about the Anaheim Central Library.
II.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A.APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE MAY 9, 2011.
MOTION:That the Board approve the minutes of the May 9, 2011meeting as presented.
M/S RB/CB3Ayes
B.APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE MAY 23, 2011 SPECIAL MEETING:
MOTION:That the Board approvethe minutes of the May 23, 2011 Special Meeting as
presented.M/S LC/CB 3Ayes
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III.UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None
IV.NEW BUSINESS
A.SCLC/SAB REPRESENTATIVE –A discussion was held regarding the availability of the Board
Members to attend the morning meetings. Carol willcheck with SCLC if a representative is offi-
cially needed or if Board Members canattend as they are able.
MOTION: Carried over to August 2011 meeting.
V.INFORMATION
A.CITY LIBRARIAN REPORT –Carol thanked Linell for purchasing 10 summer reading shirts for
staff and Laurie for her recent in memoriam donations. The Libraries will be closed on Labor Day,
September 5, 2011. Carol shared that the budget is still not resolved and the Library is still in ne-
gotiations with AMEA in developing a proposal to match OCPL. Community Services has been
asked to reduce their budget by $3 million and as part of that the Library will need to reduce our
budget to 6.1 million, this will mean a substantial reduction of staff. In addition,the Library has
been asked to provide LSSI with information regarding the Library’s budget and operations.The
City Council Read Posters are done and will be on display at the libraries very soon.
B.PUBLICITY –None.
VI.ACTIVITY REPORTS
A.CENTRAL ADULT & YOUTH SERVICES ACTIVITIES & STATISTICS:Carol reported that
the Library’s circulation records were higher this fiscal year than last fiscal year even with fewer
hours, mainly due to the increasedusage of the adult collectionat Central. The hourly usage in-
creased 11%.
B.OPERATIONS ACTIVITIES:Included in packet.
C.BRANCH SERVICES: Audrey announced the Founders’Park Grand Opening is scheduled for
Saturday, July 23, 10am-12pm;the program will be at 11am. Carol shared that the Ponderosa Joint
School/Library has a computer lab with new computersdonated by Toshiba that was arranged by
Council Member Kris Murray.
VII.RECOGNITION OF SUPPORT
A.RECOGNITION OFSUPPORT BYBOARD MEMBERS: None.
B.MONTHLY RECOGNITION OF SUPPORT CERTIFICATE: The Board recognized the Friends
of the Anaheim Public Library for their June 25 book sale,it was a hot day and a lot of the Friends
were outside working.
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VIII.BOARD ITEMS
LINELL MATHISEN, CHAIR: None.
LAURIE CRAWFORD, VICE CHAIR: Suggested using the Friends Book Sale for publicity for
other library events.She attended the Anaheim Historical Society’s Annual Banquet at Founders’
Park, Jane gave tours and it really looks good. Laurie shared some publicity from the AustinPublic
Library.
ROBERTO BAEZA: Thanked Audrey for her assistance with a student who had overdue fines.
Juarez Elementary has been chosen to participatein the Dual Immersionprogram for English and
Spanish and they plan to utilize the Spanish Language materials at Sunkist Library.
CAROLYN BRYANT: Met with the Friends of the Anaheim Public Library’s Treasurer and fi-
nished the taxes, balanced the checkbook,and completed reports from January-June. She attended
the Mayor’s Town Meeting and the Chocolate Exhibit Preview at the Muzeo.
IX.MISCELLANEOUS
A.NEXT MEETING: The next meeting will be Monday, August 8, 2011 at the Sunkist Library.
B.ADJOURNMENT: Chair Linell Mathisen adjourned the meeting at 7:35p.m.
ChairSecretary