Library 2015/01/12ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
MEETING LOCATIONDATE/TIME
Central LibraryMonday,January 12, 2015
500W.Broadway6:30 p.m.
Anaheim, CA 92805
CALL TO ORDER –The agenda having been posted at11:00 a.m. onJanuary 5, 2015, the regular meeting of the
Anaheim Public Library Board of Trustees was called to orderbyChair Mathisen at 6:32p.m.
PRESENT:David Robert “D.R.” Heywood,Michelle Majewski, Linell Mathisen,Stan Oftelie,
Kenneth Shimogawa
STAFF:Audrey A. Lujan, City Librarian, Nissa Perez-Montoya, Principal Librarian, Jennifer Foxx, PT
Senior Secretary, Tony Lam, Librarian, Rosemarie Perrone, Librarian
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.FRIENDS OF THE ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY REPORT: The Friends have a new member. There is
an ongoing need for paperback books,DVDs and CDs. The Book Nook sales remain steady. The Friends
will purchase a table at theAnaheim Public Library Foundation Authors’Luncheon.
B.FRIENDSOF THE CANYON HILLS LIBRARY REPORT: The holiday luncheon took place on
December 7, 2014 with 44 people in attendance. A former member has passed away and the Friends of
Canyon Hills Librarywill be purchasing a book for the collection in her name. FOCAL members donated
over 1,700 hours to Canyon Hills Libraryand their book sales, etc.,netted over $25,000 in 2014.
C.ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION REPORT:The Foundation Authors Luncheon is now
accepting reservations;the date is March 29, 2015 and the theme is “Behind the Badge.” The Police
Department sponsored an author for $1,500 and the Anaheim Police Association is donating $500.
D.UNSCHEDULEDORAL COMMUNICATION: None.
E.WRITTEN COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS: Audrey shared a patron comment form thanking the
library for the care staffgives to the community.
II.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION: That the Board
A.APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 13, 2014 MEETING:
approve the minutes of the October 13, 2014 meeting as presented. M/S MM/DR 3Ayes.
MOTION: That the Board
B.APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 8, 2014 MEETING:
approve the minutes of the December 8, 2014 meeting as presented. M/S SO/MM 3Ayes.
II.UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
MOTION: That the Library Board
A.LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETINGSCHEDULE:
approve the Library Board of Trustees Meeting Schedule for 2015 as presented.M/S: SO/KS5Ayes
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III.NEW BUSINESS:
A.“BOOKS ON THE GO” PRESENTATION: Tony Lam and Rosemarie Perrone presented information on
the Anaheim Public Library’s book vending machine at ARTIC, “Books on the Go.”
III.INFORMATION
A.CITY LIBRARIAN’S REPORT:
Audrey thanked Michelle and Kenneth for contacting the Superintendent regarding “The Big Read –
Anaheim” (previously referred to as “One Book, One City” Grant). The Library would like to show
the movie The Maltese Falconat the Cook Auditoriumat the conclusion of “The Big Read –
Anaheim.”
An architect has been selected for the Euclid/Sunkist Renovation.We are very appreciative of the
assistance of the Public Works Department during this process.
The Library has applied for the National Medal for Museum and Library Service, which honors
institutions making significant and exceptional contributions to their communities and the Library
Community Aware award,in addition to several other awards and grants.
Audrey shared the current list of patron collection recommendations.
B.PUBLICITY:Included in packet.
C.LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: Audrey shared that the Governor is proposing to cut $4,000,000 from libraries.
IV.ACTIVITY REPORTS
A.CENTRAL ADULT & YOUTH SERVICES ACTIVITIES & STATISTICS: Included in packet.
B.OPERATIONS ACTIVITIES: Included in packet.
C.BRANCH SERVICES: Included in packet.
V.MONTHLY RECOGNITION OF SUPPORT/CERTIFICATE BY BOARD MEMBERS: The Board
recognized staff, donors, etc.,involved in making “Books on the Go” a reality at ARTIC.
VI.BOARD ITEMS
KENNETH SHIMOGAWA –Attended the Gingerbread House making program at Haskett Library.
Guadalupe Gomez and the volunteens were veryhelpful.
STAN OFTELIE –Requesteda copy of the finalized version of the Library Collection Development Policy,
approved at the last Board Meeting.
LINELL MATHISEN, CHAIR –Visited ARTIC to see “Bookson the Go.”
MICHELLE MAJEWSKI –Spoke to the AUHSD Superintendent regarding “The Big Read, Anaheim” who
was very supportive.
VII.MISCELLANEOUS
A.NEXT MEETING: The next meeting will be Monday, February 9, 2015, at Sunkist Library.
ADJOURNMENT: Chair Mathisenadjourned the meeting at 7:50p.m.