Library 2016/02/08ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
MEETING LOCATION DATE/TIME
Central Library February 8, 2016
500 W. Broadway 5:00 p.m.
Anaheim, CA 92805
CALL TO ORDER — The agenda having been posted at 11:00 a.m. on February 1, 2016, the regular meeting of the
Anaheim Public Library Board of Trustees was called to order by Chair Heywood at 5:04 p.m.
PRESENT: Linda Esping, David Robert "D.R." Heywood, Stan Oftelie, Kenneth Shimogawa,
ABSENT: Michelle Majewski
STAFF: Audrey Luj an, City Librarian, Jennifer Foxx, PT Senior Secretary, Joe Purtell, Supervising
Librarian
GUESTS: Helen Carter, Friends of the Anaheim Public Library, Betsy Kasten, Friends of Canyon Hills
Library
I. INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS AND COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS:
A. FRIENDS OF THE ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY REPORT: The Friends' reserved a table at the
Foundation's Mystery Authors Luncheon and placed an ad in the program. Three members attended and
enjoyed the "Anaheim Reads" kick-off event. The Friends voted to have the Library negotiate a contract
on their behalf with Better World Books and beta test Thrift Books. Jane Newell, and Stephen and Susan
Faessel presented a 1938 film on the Anaheim Flood at their January meeting.
B. FRIENDS OF THE CANYON HILLS LIBRARY REPORT: They currently have 33 active members, 9
Business/Patron Members and 21 Lifetime Members for a total of 63 members. They had 2 people apply
for their Textbook Scholarships. Each semester 5 scholarships of $300 apiece can be awarded for a total
cost of $1,500. A suggestion to occasionally offer books to children attending Story time at Canyon Hills
Library is being investigated. Their next Book Sale will be held April 11-16.
C. ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION REPORT: The Foundation is busy planning the 2016
Mystery Authors' Luncheon, this year's theme is "Brash." They have sold 17 tables to date. The Library
is working to purchase books by the authors who will be speaking at the luncheon with funds donated by
the Foundation.
D. UNSCHEDULED ORAL COMMUNICATION: None.
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II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 11, 2016 MEETING: MOTION: That the Board approve
the minutes of the January 11, 2016 meeting as presented. M/S: SOLE 3 ayes.
III. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
A. BUDGET: Audrey discussed the budget supplementals that the Library Division will be submitting. A
discussion was held on the reduction of statistics in patron services, circulation, etc. and the impact that
more money in the budget could have in raising those statistics.
IV. NEW BUSINESS:
A. ANAHEIM PUBLIC WEBSITE DESIGN: Thomas Edelblute explained how the new City of Anaheim's
website statistics are being calculated.
B. LIBRARY BOARD AD IN ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION AUTHORS' LUNCHEON
PROGRAM: The Library Board agreed to personally sponsor the inside front cover for $150.00.
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C. UPDATE TO LIBRARY DISCARD POLICY: Audrey shared that the Library will be negotiating a
contract with Better World Books on behalf of the Friends of the Anaheim Public Library.
V. INFORMATION
A. CITY LIBRARIAN'S REPORT:
• Audrey thanked the Board for attending the Anaheim Reads Kick -Off Event on January 30, 2016.
• The Detective Panel is February 20th from 2-4 p.m.
• The Library is moving forward with an M.O.U. with the Anaheim City School District for Project
ACES.
B. PUBLICITY: Audrey shared Jane Newell's involvement in the C -SPAN program focusing on Anaheim's
history.
C. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: None.
VI. ACTIVITY REPORTS
A. CENTRAL ADULT & YOUTH SERVICES ACTIVITIES & STATISTICS: Included in packet.
B. OPERATIONS ACTIVITIES: Included in packet.
C. BRANCH SERVICES: Included in the packet.
VII. MONTHLY RECOGNITION OF SUPPORT/CERTIFICATE BY BOARD MEMBERS: The Board
recognized Emily Otis for her PSA on Anaheim Reads and Carol Latham and Camina Sylvestro from Altrusa
for their work on the Creative Writing Contest and Anaheim Reads.
VIII. BOARD ITEMS
D.R. HEYWOOD: Attended the "Anaheim Reads" Kick-off event on January 30 and is looking forward to the
Detective Panel on February 20, 2016.
LINDA ESPING: Enjoyed Emily Otis' enthusiastic PSA regarding Anaheim Reads. Linda inquired if guests
at the meeting are required to state the reason they are attending the meeting and give their name and address.
VICE CHAIR, KENNETH SHIMOGAWA: Offered to have the teen programs at the Library advertised
throughout the schools.
STAN OFTELIE: Requested a future Library Board Meeting be held at ARTIC.
IX. MISCELLANEOUS
A. NEXT MEETING: The next meeting will be March 14, 2016 at Haskett Library.
B. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Heywood adjourned the meeting at 8:04 p.m.