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Library 2017/11/13 (2)ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MEETING MM TTFS, MEETING LOCATION DATE/TIME Central Library November 13, 2017 500 W. Broadway 5:00 p.m. Anaheim, CA 92805 CALL TO ORDER — The agenda having been posted on November 7, 2017 the regular meeting of the Anaheim Public Library Board of Trustees was called to order by Chair Laviguer at 5:05 p.m. PRESENT: Rose Chen David Laviguer, John Leos, Stan Oftelie ABSENT: Claudia Perez -Figueroa STAFF: Audrey Lujan, City Librarian, Jennifer Foxx, PT Senior Secretary, Joe Purtell, Supervising Librarian, Chloe Van Stralendorff, Communications Specialist II GUESTS: Helen Carter, Friends of the Anaheim Public Library, Kris Lasher, Friends of Canyon Hills Library L INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS AND COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS: A, FRIENDS OF THE ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY REPORT: The multi -media sale is Saturday, December 2, 2017 at the Central Library. The Book Nook continues to bring in over a $1,000 a month with help from East Anaheim, Euclid, and Haskett Libraries. New members are needed as they have an aging Board. Audrey has introduced fundraising ideas to the Friends. The City Council gave proclamations to the Friends of the Anaheim Public Library and the Friends of the Canyon Hills Library for National Friends of the Library week. Donnations of books, magazines, DVDs, and CDs are always needed. B, FRIENDS OF THE CANYON HILLS LIBRARY REPORT: They are conducting their Annual Fall Book Sale and Christmas Boutique, November 13th-I8th. On Saturday, books will sell for $2.00 abag. On October 5th, Young Adult Author Lilliam Rivera visited Canyon Hills Library for a book talk about her debut novel, The Education of Margot Sanchez. Ms. Rivera's presentation built understanding of authorship among our teenage and adult Library patrons by giving helpful strategies of ways to present one's writing. She was recently named by the Los Angeles Times "A 2017 Face to Watch." On September 21, FOCAL officers for 2018 were elected: President Barbara Rosen, Vice President Cindy Guziak, Secretary Karen Lockwood., Treasurer Berdella Smith, Membership Louise Fry, Book Selling Betsy Kasten & Donna Clark,. The same committee chairpersons will remain in place, and a new position was established: Administrative Support to Elected Officers Kris Lasher. C. ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION REPORT: The Foundation was honored to present $20,000 to the City Council in September in their continuing support of the eBook collection. The Foundation has its theme and authors for the 23rd Annual Mystery Authors Luncheon for April 15th, 2018. The theme is High Tide and Homicide and authors are D.P. Lyle, Patricia Smiley, Matt Coyle, and guest moderator, author Robin Burcell. Please save the date. Just a reminder that the holidays are right around the corner and the Foundation is hoping that if you use Amazon you will choose to order through Amazon Smiles and choose the Anaheim Public Library Foundation as your charity of choice. The Foundation has redesigned book bags that are being delivered to be sold at the libraries. D. UNSCHEDULED ORAL COMMUNICATION: None. E, WRITTEN COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS: Audrey shared thank you notes from students from Anaheim Elementary School District. IL APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 14, 2017. The minutes were approved as presented. ITEM NO. 03 Anaheim Public Library Board Meeting November 13, 2017 Page 2 III. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: A. MEMORIAL TREE AT HASKETT FOR FORMER LIBRARY BOARD MEMBER KENNETH SHIMOGAWA: David shared that the ceremony was held on October 19, 2017, with the family and most of the current and former Library Board Members in attendance. B. ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL ON THE CONDITION OF THE LIBRARIES FOR FISCAL 2016/17 PER ARTICLE IX. APPOINTIVE BOARDS AND COMISSIONS, SECTION 908: MOTION: THAT THE LIBRARY BOARD APPROVE THE ANAEHIM PUBLIC LIBRARY REPORT TO THE CITY COUNICL AS PRESENTED. M/S: JL/RC — 4 ayes C. LIBRARY RULES OF CONDUCT: The City Attorney's Office is reviewing the possibility of having the Rules of Conduct made into an Ordinance that will also apply to other Community Services facilities that directly serve the public. Stan requested a quarterly report of incidents that involved police, ambulance, etc. IV. NEW BUSINESS: A, SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING: Chloe Van Stralendorff presented the social media marketing strategies and growth. Audrey thanked the Anaheim Public Library Foundation for funding the Library's social media marketing initiative. B. CITY COUNCIL POLICY — BOARD AND COMMISION STAFF WORK: Audrey shared the City Council Policy regarding Board and Commission Staff Work. C. CITY COUNCIL POLICY — POET LAUREATE: Joe Purtell shared the policy. Stan Oftelie volunteered to serve on the selection committee as the Library Board representative. V. INFORMATION A. CITY LIBRARIAN'S REPORT: • Audrey updated the Board on the Heritage Services, Central Green Space, and replacement Bookmobile capital projects. CDBG funding has been approved for these projects and Bookmobile has community funding in the amount of $20,000. • The partnership between the Library and the Orange County Probation Office continues to be successful. • The Library is beginning a permanent loan program to get age appropriate books to kids in need to keep. These books are obtained from First Book grants and the Library only pays the shipping costs, which is covered by the Friends of the Anaheim Public Library so that no City funding is used. • Audrey gave kudos to Joe Purtell for the NEA Big Read programming. • The ACES MOU with the AESD has been signed and the students will be entered into the system in December. Staff continues to reach out to school districts that serve Anaheim residents. • Library staff Tasneem Watts and Tony Lam, along with the Anaheim Union High School District Librarian Regina Powers, presented Anaheim Public Library's ACES program at the California Library Association. • The Developer Impact Fees are still under review by the City Council. • The Library is working with Public Works to have the Haskett Library parking lot re -striped. Anaheim Public Library Board Meeting November 13, 2017 Page 3 • The Mayor offered Library staff that work with children and teens the opportunity to attend the Wonder movie screening that is being held as part of the #ChooseKindness campaign. The Library is offering programing to coincide with the campaign. B. BUDGET: None. C, PUBLICITY: None. D. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: None. VI. ACTIVITY REPORTS A. STATISTICS: Included in packet. B, ACTIVITY REPORTS: Included in packet. VII. MONTHLY RECOGNITION OF SUPPORT/CERTIFICATE BY BOARD MEMBERS: The Board recognized Joe Purtell for coordinating the NEA Big Read. VIII. BOARD ITEMS MEMBER JOHN LEOS —None. MEMBER ROSE CHEN — Requested to have the WAND tree lighting ceremony flyers available at the Haskett Library for the public. VICE CHAIR, STAN OFTELIE: None. CHAIR DAVID LAVIGUER: Looking forward to the December meeting at Founders' Park. IX. MISCELLANEOUS A. NEXT MEETING: The next meeting will be December 11, 2017 at Founders' Park. B. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Laviguer adjourned the meeting at 6:30 p.m.