Library 2014/07/14ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
MEETING LOCATION DATE/TIME
Central Library Monday, July 14, 2014
500 W. Broadway 6:30 p.m.
Anaheim, CA 92805
CALL TO ORDER – The agenda having been posted at 11:00 a.m. on July 8, 2014, the regular meeting of
the Anaheim Public Library Board of Trustees was called to order by Chair Mathisen at 6:32 p.m.
PRESENT: David Robert “D.R.” Heywood, Michelle Majewski, Linell Mathisen, Stan Oftelie
ABSENT: Kenneth Shimogawa
STAFF: Audrey A. Lujan, City Librarian, Jennifer Foxx, PT Senior Secretary
GUESTS: Helen Carter, Friends of the Anaheim Public Library, Betsy Kasten, Friends of the Canyon Hills
Library
I.INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS AND COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS:
A.ADMINISTER OATH TO LIBRARY BOARD MEMBER: The Oath or Affirmation of Allegiance for
Public Office and Employees was administered to Michelle Majewski.
B.FRIENDS OF THE ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY REPORT: Their next meeting is July 28, 2014.
The monthly book sales from all the libraries total approximately $1,000. A major book sale is tentatively
scheduled for August 23, 2014.
C.FRIENDS OF THE CANYON HILLS LIBRARY REPORT: The Big Bang Book Sale receipts were
$1,160. Betsy Kasten expressed thanks to two members of First Team Estates Realty who coordinated a
book donation campaign for the library. Approximately 450-500 books were donated. The Friends of the
Canyon Hills Library sent 145 boxes of books to the Central Library for the Friends of the Anaheim
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Public Library book sales. Their next meeting will be held on July 17 at 10 a.m. in the Multipurpose
Room at Canyon Hills Library.
D.ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION REPORT: Audrey will present the Library Board
Certificate of recognition to Kevin Moore at the Foundation Meeting/Dinner on July 20.
E.UNSCHEDULED ORAL COMMUNICATION: None.
F. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS: Audrey shared a thank you letter to Canyon for
World Book night.
MOTION: That the Library Board
II.APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE JUNE 9, 2014 MEETING:
approve the minutes of the June 9, 2014 meeting as presented. M/S: SO/DR 3 Ayes
III.UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
A.2014/15 LIBRARY DIVISION BUDGET:
The City Council approved the FY 2014/15 budget.
IV.NEW BUSINESS:
A.WELCOME/INTRODUCTION OF NEW LIBRARY BOARD MEMBERS: Newly appointed
Library Board Member Michelle Majewski was introduced.
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B.REVIEW OF ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL ON THE CONDITION
OF THE LIBRARIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013/14 PER THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE,
ARTICLE IX. APPOINTIVE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, SECTION 908: The Board discussed
wording for the report. The revised report will be presented to the Library Board at the August meeting
for approval.
V.INFORMATION
A.CITY LIBRARIAN’S REPORT:
Audrey shared highlights from the American Library Association Annual Conference.
B.PUBLICITY: Included in packet.
C.LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: Modest gains for public libraries were included in the State Budget, including
funding for Broadband, Literacy, and the California Library Services Act.
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/CERTIFICATE BY BOARD MEMBERS: The Board
recognized Hermosa Village for making parking improvements to allow the Bookmobile to continue to stop
there.
VIII.BOARD ITEMS
STAN OFTELIE – None.
DAVID ROBERT “D.R.” HEYWOOD, VICE CHAIR – Visited the Packing House several times and is
happy to see it continues to be very busy.
LINELL MATHISEN, CHAIR – Loved that your library card barcode can be used via the Anaheim Public
Library app on a smartphone. Great feature for when you forget to bring your library card with you.
MICHELLE MAJEWSKI – Thanked the Board for the warm welcome.
IX.MISCELLANEOUS
A.NEXT MEETING: The next meeting will be Monday, August 11, 2014, at the Haskett Branch Library.
B.ADJOURNMENT: Chair Mathisen adjourned the meeting at 7:57 p.m.