Library 2009/11/09III
ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
MEETING LOCATION
Haskett Library
2650 W. Broadway
Anaheim, CA 92804
DATE /TIME
Monday, November 09, 2009
6:30 p.m.
AGENDA ACTION TAKEN 1
CALL TO ORDER - The agenda having been posted at 11:00 a.m. on November 3, 2009, the
regular meeting of the Anaheim Public Library Board of Trustees was called
to order by Chair Carolyn Bryant at 6:38 p.m.
PRESENT Roberto Baeza
Lana Barlow
Carolyn Bryant
Laurie Crawford
Linell Mathisen
STAFF Audrey Luj an, Library Operations /Branch Services Manager
Jennifer Foxx, Division Secretary
Marianne Hugo, Library Services Manager
GUESTS Helen Carter, Friends of the Anaheim Public Library
Brice Brown, Friends of the Canyon Hills Library
L INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS AND COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS
A. FRIENDS OF THE The Friends Annual Meeting was held on Monday, October 26,
ANAHEIM PUBLIC at the Haskett Library. Marianne Hugo gave a presentation on the
LIBRARY REPORT Summer Reading Program. Helen thanked Roberto Baeza for
selling eight Friends memberships.
B. FRIENDS OF THE Brice Brown, President introduced himself and gave a brief
CANYON HILLS overview of the group's support of the Canyon Hills Library.
LIBRARY REPORT
C. FOUNDATION None.
REPORT
D. UNSCHEDULED None.
ORAL
COMMUNICATION
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L INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS AND COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS
(CONTINUED)
E. WRITTEN Included in packet.
COMMUNICATION
FROM OTHERS
H. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. OCTOBER 12, 2009
MEETING MINUTES
MOTION: That the Board approve the October 12, 2009 minutes as presented.
M/S LM/LB 3 Ayes
III. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. ANAHEIM PUBLIC Revisions to the wording of the Bylaws were reviewed.
LIBRARY BYLAWS
OF THE BOARD
MOTION: That the Library Board approve the revisions to the
Anaheim Public Library Bylaws of the Board as presented.
M/S RB/LM 5 Ayes
B. MONTHLY BOARD A final draft of the certificate was reviewed and approved by the
RECOGNITION Board. The first certificate will be given to Ellen Fusco, Library
CERTIFICATE FOR Services Manager for her work on the California Library
LIBRARY STAFF Association Conference.
C. AD IN ANAHEIM The Library Board agreed to sponsor the inside cover of the
PUBLIC LIBRARY Anaheim Public Library Foundation Mystery's Author's Luncheon
FOUNDATION Program in March 2010, provided the cost is close to last year's.
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III.
LUT
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(CONTINUED)
D. SCLC /SAB Carolyn Bryant was nominated as the Alternate SCLC /SAB
ALTERNATE Representative.
REPRESENTATIVE
MOTION: That the Library Board nominate and elect Carolyn Bryant as the Alternate
SCLC /SAB Representative for a term to September 2010.
MS RB/LM 5 Ayes.
NEW BUSINESS
A. LIBRARY BOARD The 2010 Library Board Meeting Scheduled was presented.
OF TRUSTEES
MEETING SCHEDULE
MOTION: That the Library Board approve the Anaheim Public Library Board
of Trustees 2010 Meeting Schedule as presented. M/S LC/LB 5 ayes.
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VI.
INFORMATION
A. SUMMER READING
GAMES /PROGRAM
WRAP UP
B. CITY LIBRARIAN'S
REPORT
C. PUBLICITY
ACTIVITY REPORTS
Marianne Hugo presented the results of the Summer Reading
Program.
Carol shared information regarding the No Commercial Use Policy
and how it relates to tutoring in the library.
Included in packet.
A. CAPITAL Carol updated the Board on the Ponderosa Joint School /Public
Library project.
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VI. ACTIVITY REPORTS
(CONTINUED)
B. CENTRAL ADULT & Carol highlighted that circulation overall as compared to last year
YOUTH SERVICES is up even though the libraries have reduced hours.
ACTIVITIES &
STATISTICS
C. OPERATIONS Included in packet.
D. BRANCH SERVICES Audrey shared the results of a survey taken at all the libraries to
determine if patrons were interested in renting Blu Ray Movies
from the library. Audrey also promoted the Teen Book Clubs that
began at the libraries.
VII. RECOGNITION OF SUPPORT
Linell recognized the volunteers who helped moved the Central
Adult/Teen Library to the Wildan Building. Laurie recognized the
Bookmobile's participation in the Halloween Parade.
VIII. BOARD ITEMS
LANA BARLOW Lana handed out bookmarks she brought for the Board from
her trip to Australia.
CAROLYN BRYANT Carolyn attended the California Library Association
CHAIR Conference. Carolyn reported that a friend had a
wonderful experience at the East Anaheim Library.
She also shared that she is looking into helping with the
issue of Police response time.
LINELL MATHISEN Linell visited the temporary location for the Adult/Teen
Library and was pleased with the amount of patrons on
opening day. Linell noted that the lights were not on in the
parking lot after dark.
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VIII. BOARD ITEMS
LAURIE CRAWFORD Laurie went to the Halloween Parade, attended the October
Colony Potluck and promoted the Adult/Teen Library.
Laurie shared information on an author that would be
willing to do a program for the library.
ROBERTO BAEZA Roberto attended the California Library Association
Conference. Roberto promoted literacy at Juarez School
by having students and faculty dress up as their favorite
character from a book and carry the book, they were
encouraged to check out the books from the library.
IX. MISCELLANEOUS
A. NEXT MEETING The next meeting will be Monday, December 14, 2009, at the
East Anaheim Library.
B. ADJOURNMENT Chair Carolyn Bryant adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p.m.
Chair
Secretary