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ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
MEETING LOCATION DATE /TIME
Haskett Library Monday, April 12, 2010
2650 W. Broadway 6:30 p.m.
Anaheim, CA 92804
CALL TO ORDER - The agenda having been posted at 11:00 a.m. on April 6, 2010, the regular meeting of the
Anaheim Public Library Board of Trustees Nvas called to order by Chair Brvant at 6:35 p.m.
PRESENT Roberto Baeza
Laurie Crawford
Lana Barlow Carolvn Brvant
Linell Mathisen
STAFF Carol Stone, City Librarian Audrey Lujan, Library Operations /Branch Services Manager
Jennifer Foil, Division Secretary Marianne Hugo, Library Services Manager
GUESTS Helen Carter, President, Friends of the Anaheim Public Library
Bruce Brovm, President, Friends of the Canyon Hills Library
Diane Sargent
L INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS AND COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS
A. FRIENDS OF THE ANAHEIM PUBLIC REPORT: Helen shared that the Friends are ready to pay their
part of the Friends Book Nook area at the renovated Central Library when it is completed. The members
enjoyed the Mysten- Author's Luncheon.
B. FRIENDS OF THE CANYON HILLS LIBRARY REPORT: Bruce BroN -,n shared the Friends of the
Canyon Library s Newsletter that the Library staff publishes for them.
C. FOUNDATION REPORT: The Foundation's Mystery Author's Luncheon Nvas held on Sunday, March
14.
D. UNSCHEDULED ORAL COMMUNICATION: Marianne Hugo highlighted the public campaign to
donate new books and Best Sellers. Carol also invited the Board members who are on Facebook to
"Friend" the Anaheim Public Librarv. Carolvn Brvant shared an email she received from a patron at
Canyon Library regarding the noise level.
E. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS: Audrey shared a certificate of recognition that was
given to Marianne Hugo from Senator Lou Correa's Office recognizing Nvomen who contribute to their
community. Carol shared thank you notes to the Bookmobile from one of their stops and a patron com-
ment form regarding the email notification system.
11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MARCH 8, 2010 MEETING MINUTES:
MOTION: That the Board approved the minutes of the March 8, 2010 meeting as presented.
M/S LM /LB 4 Ayes
III. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
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IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. CHANGE OF TIME FOR LIBRARY BOARD MEETINGS IN THE DISTRICT: A discussion Nvas held
by the Board and it Nvas decided that there Nvas no need to change the meeting to an earlier time to ac-
commodate the new closing time of 8pm at Anaheim Libraries.
V. INFORMATION
A. CITY LIBRARIAN'S REPORT: Carol shared that patrons who have an email address on file are now
receiving an Anaheim Public Library Newsletter via email. Carol discussed the half -day Division Meet-
ing Nvhich Nvas held on March 31, addressing the restructuring of Library staff and Part 3 of a Nvorkshop
on How to Handle Difficult People presented by the Senior Librarians. Carol handed out a list of Gov-
ernment Officials to the Board.
B. PUBLICITY: Included in packet.
VI. ACTIVITY REPORTS
A. CAPITAL: Carol updated the Board on the Central Library renovation, the Ponderosa Joint -Use Library
and the Securitv Camera installation.
B. CENTRAL ADULT & YOUTH SERVICES ACTIVITIES & STATISTICS: Included in packet.
C. OPERATIONS: Highlighted the Eco - Friendly Library Cards paid for by a grant from the Anaheim Pub-
lic Utilities Department.
D. BRANCH SERVICES: Audrev shared a newsletter from Imperial School that advertised Library pro-
grams at the Canyon Librarv. Staff has been trying to Nvork in collaboration Nvith the local schools in this
area for Nears and this is the first time progress has been made.
VII. RECOGNITION OF SUPPORT
A. RECOGNITION OF SUPPORT BY BOARD MEMBERS: Carolyn recognized Joe Purtell for his crea-
tion of the "Annoyance Log" for staff. Roberto acknoNvledged the Foundation for their Nvonderful Nvork
on the Mvstery Author's Luncheon.
B. MONTHLY RECOGNITION OF SUPPORT CERTIFICATE: The Board recognized the Anaheim Pub-
lic Utilities Department for their generous support of the Eco - Friendly Library Cards.
VIII. BOARD ITEMS:
LANA BARLOW: Lana enjoyed the Volunteer Recognition Reception and thanked Carolyn Bn-ant for
introducing her to people she doesn't know at various events they attend.
CAROLYN BRYANT, CHAIR: Carolvn attended the Volunteer Recognition Reception, Muzeo's Frog
Feeding program and the Mystery Author's Luncheon.
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LINELL MATHISEN, VICE CHAIR: Linell enjoyed the Mysten- Author's Luncheon and Nyas sore- to
miss the reception for the Library retirees but could not get to the second floor Nyithout the elevator.
LAURIE CRAWFORD: Laurie shared that Women's Day Magazine is having a Library contest to N-,
in about your Librarv. Laurie hosted the Anaheim Colon,* Potluck.
ROBERTO BAEZA: Roberto attended the Mvstery Author's Luncheon and Nyas impressed, many of his
school district colleagues also attended.
IX. MISCELLANEOUS
A. NEXT MEETING: The next meeting Nyill be Monday, May 10, 2010 at the East Anaheim Library.
B. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Carolyn Brvant adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Chair
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