Library 2012/02/13ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
MEETING LOCATIONDATE/TIME
HaskettLibrary Monday,February 13, 2012
2650W. Broadway6:30p.m.
Anaheim, CA 92804
CALL TO ORDER -The agenda having been posted at11:00 a.m. onFebruary 7, 2012, the regular meeting of the
Anaheim Public Library Board of Trustees was called to orderbyChairMathisenat6:40p.m.
PRESENT:Carolyn BryantLaurie CrawfordLinell Mathisen
ABSENT:Roberto BaezaLana Barlow
STAFF:Audrey Lujan, ActingCity Librarian,Jennifer Foxx, PTSr. Secretary,
Luz Cayabyab, Principal Librarian
GUESTSHelen Carter, Friends of the Anaheim Public Library, Bruce Brown, Friends of the Canyon
Hills Library
I.INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS AND COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS
A.FRIENDS OF THEANAHEIM PUBLICLIBRARY REPORT: Helen reported that the Friends will
have a clearance book sale on Saturday, March 10. Rick Brown has volunteered to help, which is invalua-
ble. Joe Purtell, Senior Librarian at the Sunkist Branch tried to get subsidized volunteer workers to sell
books onlinefor the Friends via Amazon.com, thisdid not work out.The next annual meeting will be in
October and Jane Newell, Heritage Services Manager will present.
B.FRIENDS OF THECANYON HILLS LIBRARY REPORT:Bruce reported theFriends of the Canyon
Hills Library purchased two tables at the Anaheim Public Library Foundation Mystery Author’s Luncheon.
They are having a major book sale March 19-23,with approximately 70,000 items for sale.Their next
meeting is March 15.
C.FOUNDATION REPORT: The Foundation is submitting an application for the Fluor Grantfor$10,000. A
special thank you to Laurie Crawford and Library staff for writing the grant.The Foundation is submitting
two grants to the Anaheim Arts Council on behalf of the Library.Reservations are being accepted for the
Mystery Author’s Luncheon which will be held onSunday, March 18, 2012.To date190 tickets have been
sold.
D.UNSCHEDULEDORAL COMMUNICATION: Luz Cayabyab, Principal Librarian at Haskett Library
highlighted the work Haskett staff has been doing with the local schools.Staff has been attending back to
school nights and meeting with the Principals.Local high school students have been volunteering and tak-
ing on special projects.
E.WRITTEN COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS: None.
II.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A.APROVAL OF MINUTESOF THE NOVEMBER 14, 2011MEETING:The minutes from the November
14, 2011 meeting were carried over for approval due to lack of voting eligible Board Members.
B.APROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 9, 2012MEETING: The minutes from the January 9,
2012meeting were carried over for approval due to lack of voting eligible Board Members.
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III.UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
IV.NEW BUSINESS:
A.LIBRARY BOARDMEMBERSHPS: Audrey asked the Board Members which organization they would
prefer the Library renew their membership for, American Library Association or CAL TAC. Benefits of
each membership were discussed.
V.INFORMATION
A.
ACTING CITY LIBRARIANREPORT –Audrey thanked the Literacy Coordinator for Orange County
READ for continuing the contract services they provide to Anaheim even though we have lost the grant
funding to pay them. This is a cost savings of $10,000 to Anaheim. The Library is recruiting for part-time
Systems Specialist II and part-time Library Page.All Anaheim Libraries will be closed for Presidents’ Day
on Monday, February 20.
B.VIRTUAL LIBRARY UPDATE –Audrey informed the Board that aVirtual Team (The V Team) has been
organized and is comprised of several staff members. The team will be responsible forupdating the Teen
Website and developing Mobile Apps to promote the Library.
C.ALA IN ANAHEIM UPDATE: Audrey is heading a task force for The American Library Association Con-
ference that will be in Anaheim June 22-26, 2012.The task force will be responsible for helping with the
scholarship bash, volunteer for a day, and working the information booth at the conference. The Anaheim
Transit system will be able to provide transportation for the attendees from the Convention Center to the
Library, Muzeo, etc.The Anaheim Historical Society is looking into having a fundraiser at the Packing
House and developing walking tours.
D.PUBLICITY –Included in packet.
E.LEGISLATIVE UPDATE–None to report.
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.
VII.MONTHLY RECOGNITION OF SUPPORT/CERTIFICATEBY BOARD MEMBERS: The Board
recognized Karen Gerth and Kathleen Pezzetti for their work on the Fluor Grant.
VIII.BOARD ITEMS
LAURIE CRAWFORD, VICE CHAIR: found Kauzbots (stuffed animals for sale) and the money sold from
them goes to different organizationsand causes,and thought it might be worth looking into.She submitted
the grant to Fluorand will let staff know when the winners are announced.
CAROLYN BRANT: attended the Muzeo Exhibit Premiere“The Word Ink & Blood.”Shesuggested the
Library do a display of books on homelessness.
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LINELL MATHISEN, CHAIR:asked if Anaheim had “playaways”for check out (books on tape loaded on
small digital devices). Audrey informed Linell that Anaheim doeshave them and would get the statistics on
them to the Board.
IX.MISCELLANEOUS
A.NEXT MEETING: The next meeting will be Monday, March 12, 2012 at the Central Library.
B.ADJOURNMENT: Chair Linell Mathisenadjourned the meeting at 7:37 p.m.
ChairSecretary