Library 2010/01/11III
ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
MEETING LOCATION
Canyon Library
400 Scout Trail
Anaheim, CA 92807
DATE /TIME
Monday, January 11, 2010
6:30 p.m.
AGENDA ACTION TAKEN 1
CALL TO ORDER - The agenda having been posted at 11:00 a.m. on January 5, 2010, the
regular meeting of the Anaheim Public Library Board of Trustees was called
to order by Chair Carolyn Bryant at 6:35 p.m.
PRESENT Roberto Baeza
Carolyn Bryant
Linell Mathisen
Lana Barlow
ABSENT Laurie Crawford
STAFF Carol Stone, City Librarian
Audrey Luj an, Library Operations /Branch Services Manager
Jennifer Foxx, Division Secretary
Karen Gerloff, Library Services Manager - Canyon
Jane Newell, Library Services Manager — Heritage Services
GUESTS Pamela Galera, Sr. Community Services Project Planner
Brice Brown, President, Friends of the Canyon Hills Library
David Wain, Vice - Chair,
East Anaheim Neighborhood Council
Pete Boss
L INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS AND COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS
A. FRIENDS OF THE
ANAHEIM PUBLIC
LIBRARY REPORT
B. FRIENDS OF THE
CANYON HILLS
LIBRARY REPORT
Carol shared that the Friends Book Nook at Central is not making
the same money at the interim location. The Friends are in need of
of paperbacks and popular non - fiction.
Brice Brown promoted the Friends of Canyon Hills book store at
Canyon. Brice also shared the financial and volunteer support that
the Friends give to Canyon Library.
C. FOUNDATION None.
REPORT
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AGENDA ACTION TAKEN 2
L INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS AND COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS
(CONTINUED)
D. UNSCHEDULED David Wain thanked Carol and Audrey for addressing issues that
ORAL he has brought to their attention previously. He also requested
COMMUNICATION that the Bookmobile Map list a guide to the stops. Pete Boss,
thanked the Library for services and mentioned that he was sad to
see Saturday hours eliminated at Canyon Library. Karen Gerloff
promoted the services at Canyon Library and highlighted the
volunteer hours given at Canyon Library.
E. WRITTEN Thank you cards from the Danbrook Stop to the Bookmobile were
COMMUNICATION shared as well as a thank you card to Canyon Library from a patron.
FROM OTHERS
H. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. DECEMBER 14, 2009
MEETING MINUTES
MOTION: That the Board approve the December 14, 2009 minutes as presented.
M/S RM /LM 3 Ayes
III. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. PONDEROSA JOINT/
SCHOOL LIBRARY
B. HERITAGE PARK
INTERPRETIVE
SIGNAGE
Audrey and Pamela Galera addressed security concerns for
Ponderosa Joint/School Library and outlined the measures
taken as well as implementation of Police Department
recommendations.
Pamela and Jane presented the interpretive signage that will
located on the OK Trail in the soon to be named Founders Park
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AGENDA ACTION TAKEN 3
V. INFORMATION
A. CITY LIBRARIAN'S Carol updated the Board on the current budget situation facing
REPORT the City and how it will affect the Library Division.
B. PUBLICITY A newspaper article regarding Friday with Fido at the Canyon
Library was shared.
VI. ACTIVITY REPORTS
A. CAPITAL Carol updated the board on the Central Library renovation.
B. CENTRAL ADULT & Carol does not believe that circulation will be higher than last year
YOUTH SERVICES due to reduction of open hours and reduction of the materials
ACTIVITIES & budget.
STATISTICS
C. OPERATIONS Included in packet.
D. BRANCH SERVICES Audrey shared that the Teen Advisory Boards for the various
branches are donating magazine subscriptions through the Coke
Rewards Program.
VI. RECOGNITION OF SUPPORT
A. RECOGINTION OF Carolyn & Linell recognized Keely Hall and the Bookmobile staff
OF SUPPORT BY for continuing to service to the public when the Bookmobiles
BOARD MEMBERS broke down by going out in a Library van and checking out
materials to patrons.
B. MONTHLY The Board recognized a library employee for providing excellent
RECOGNITION OF service.
SUPPORT
CERTIFICATE
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AGENDA ACTION TAKEN 4
VII. BOARD ITEMS
LINELL MATHISEN Linell attended the Napoleon Exhibit at the Muzeo and
VICE CHAIR enjoyed it. Linell shard an article regarding express library
outlets.
ROBERTO BAEZA Roberto handed out bookmarks he brought for the Board
from his trip to Japan.
LANA BARLOW Lana thanked Carolyn for the tickets to the Napoleon
Exhibit.
CAROLYN BRYANT Carolyn was a prize winner in the Anaheim Apps Contest
CHAIR and attended the winners' reception.
VIII. MISCELLANEOUS
A. NEXT MEETING The next meeting will be Monday, February 8, 2010 at the
Sunkist Library.
B. ADJOURNMENT Chair Carolyn Bryant adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m.
Chair Secretary