Library 2012/07/09ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
MEETING LOCATIONDATE/TIME
Founders’ParkMonday,July 9, 2012
400 N. West Street6:30p.m.
Anaheim, CA 92805
CALL TO ORDER -The agenda having been posted at11:00 a.m. onJuly 3, 2012, the regular meeting of the Anaheim
Public Library Board of Trustees was called to orderbyChairMathisen at6:34p.m.
PRESENT:Lana BarlowCarolyn Bryant Laurie CrawfordLinell Mathisen
ABSENT:Roberto Baeza
STAFF:Bob Wingenroth, City Manager, Audrey Lujan, ActingCity Librarian,
Jennifer Foxx, PTSr. Secretary, Jane Newell, Library Services Manager
GUESTS:Bruce Brown, Friends of the Canyon Hills Library, Helen Carter, Friends of the Anaheim Public
Library
I.INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS AND COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS
A.FRIENDS OF THEANAHEIM PUBLICLIBRARY REPORT: Helen reported that the Friends are
planning another mini sale sometime in the fall. They recently receiveda large donation of books on behalf
of the estate of Mary Raffle, former President of the Friends of theAnaheim Public Library.
B.FRIENDS OF THE CANYON HILLS LIBRARY REPORT: Bruce shared the that Friends of the Canyon
Hills Library (FOCL) member Larry Rushing received the Anaheim Hills citizen of the year award. FOCL
will hold a mini book sale during the Teddy Bear Picnic Program at the Canyon Hills Library on Saturday,
July 14, 2012.Bruce invited the Board to attend the FOCAL meeting on Thursday, July 19.
C.ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION REPORT: Audrey reported that the Foundation has
requested a wishlist from the Library.The Foundation has recently approved purchases for an area rug for
the children’s area of the Sunkist Library, books for the children’s and teen collectionsat the Euclid
Library, and stacking chairs forthe Canyon Hills Library.A Foundation sponsored author program will be
held on September 15, 2012 at the Canyon Hills Library and will feature Authors Sue Jaffarian and Darrell
James.
D.UNSCHEDULEDORAL COMMUNICATION: Bob Wingenroth, City Managerthanked the Library
Board for whatthey do for the City of Anaheimand spoke on the importance of libraries in the community.
E.WRITTEN COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS: None.
F.FOUNDERS’ PARK TOUR: Jane Newell conducted a tour of Founders’ Park for the Library Board.
II.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION: That the Board
A.APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE APRIL 9, 2012 MEETING:
approve the minutes of the April 9, 2012 meeting as presented. M/S CB/LC3Ayes
.
MOTION: That the Board
B.APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE MAY 14, 2012 MEETING:
approve the minutes of the May14,2012 meeting as presented. M/S LC/CB3Ayes
.
MOTION: That the Board
C.APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE JUNE 11, 2012 MEETING:
approve the minutes of the June 11, 2012 meeting as presented. M/S LB/LC3Ayes
.
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III.UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
IV.NEW BUSINESS:
A.AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE RECAP: Audrey shared that the
American Library Association Annual (ALA) Conference was a huge success. Preliminary estimatesare
that 15,000-22,000librarians from all across the world attended. The Muzeo hosted the International
Librarians Reception sponsored by the International Relations Round Table on June 25. Over 500
librarians from more than 80 countries attended.Audrey thanked the Anaheim ALATask Force for helping
to coordinate the event. Joanne Hardy volunteered to coordinate the volunteers for the event securing 120
volunteers for the Anaheim ALA Conferenceat no charge. Audrey sharedmarketingstrategies and
innovativeideas that she learnedfrom the workshops she attended atthe ALA Conference.
V.INFORMATION
A.ACTING CITY LIBRARIAN’S REPORT:
Audrey announced thatGuadalupe Gomez has been reinstated to the Library Services Manager position
as a result of the resignation of Marianne Hugo. Guadalupe will be the Library Services Manager for
the Haskett Branch Library and the PonderosaJoint Use Library. In addition Guadalupe will be taking
on some System-wide roles.Luz Cayabyab, who was the Principal Librarian at the Haskett Branch
Library,will assume responsibility forCentral Public Services.
The Ponderosa Joint Use Library Grand Opening will be Saturday, September 29, 2012.
A recruitment is in progress for a full-time Supervising Librarian. This position will be responsible for
the oversight of the East Region (Canyon and East Anaheim) Libraries.
Recruitments are underway for Part-Time Librarian and Part-Time Library Technician.
Audrey attended the Ponderosa Park Neighborhood Fun Day and was very happy to meet members of
the community.
B.PUBLICITY:Included in packet.
C.LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:The Governor signed the budget bill and left $4.7 million in funding for
libraries and literacy.
VI.ACTIVITY REPORTS
A.CENTRAL ADULT & YOUTH SERVICES ACTIVITIES & STATISTICS: Included in packet.
B.OPERATIONS ACTIVITIES: Included in packet.
C.BRANCH SERVICES: Jane shared a letter from Aditya Aggarwal, a third grade student at Horace Mann
School. He received at grantfrom the National Park Trust. His class of 35 students plus parents visited La
PalmaPark in June. Jane assisted Parks staff by providing a history of the La Palma Park site, with
photographs. Park staff discussed conservation methods and assisted the students with “mulching” several
trees in the park.
VII.MONTHLY RECOGNITION OF SUPPORT/CERTIFICATE BY BOARD MEMBERS:The Board
recognized Joanne Hardy for coordinating the volunteers for the American Library Association Annual
Conference on behalf of the Anaheim Public Library.
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VIII.BOARD ITEMS
CAROLYN BRYANT –Attended the American Library Association Conference. Carolyn shared that she
has had residents express their interest in having the Canyon Hills Library reopened on Saturdays.
LINELL MATHISEN, CHAIR –None.
LAURIE CRAWFORD, VICE CHAIR –Volunteered as an usher for the American Library Association
ConferenceScholarship Bash. Laurie mentioned that her sister-in-law is an author and would be available
for programs for the Library.
LANA BARLOW –Enjoys that Anaheim feels like a small community even though it is a big City.
IX.MISCELLANEOUS
A.NEXT MEETING: The meeting scheduled for August 13, 2012 will be cancelled.
B.ADJOURNMENT: Chair Mathisenadjourned the meeting at 7:39 p.m.
ChairSecretary