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MI10JTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
CARLSBAD CITY LIBRARY
JUNE 14, 1971
Meeting opened at 8:00 P.M. with, the following members present: Anita Donahue,
, ^on Kickethier, Marge Howard-Jones and Dorothy Read. Librarian
Cole and guests, Clay TVeist and Ray Brookha'rt were also present.
OLD BUSINESS
Minutes of the May 10 mooting were read and approved,
The Board heard a letter from ^V. and Mrs. Dana Blaynoy of Oceanside, Calif,
in regard to their bequest to the Carlsbad ^ity Library of the sum of
$25,000 to be used for purchase of genealogical materials. The donors wish
to make available a research center for genealogists under such terms as
were discussed in the special meeting of March 26, 1971 (see minutes for
details) City Attorney, Mr. Moe and City Onager, Mr. Arnold have been sent
copies of this letter. •
Marge Howard-Jones will inform the Art Gifts Committee of this generous offer
and of the •'•ndian head statute, another gift which is included in the Blayneys '
• will.» •• -
C.I.C. meeting
Dorothy Read reported her attendance at the May meeting a-t C.I.C. and
commented especially on the remarks made by one citizen in attendance,
Mr. Cliff Billot, in regard to the usage of the library. Mr. Billot mis-_
takenly believed that the library was not being used to capacity and that
circulation haa not increased since the move to the new building. Actually,
circulation of materials has doubled in the past two years and the library
is used extensively by all age groups and especially by students from
high school and college in the evenings, Mrs. Read was able to'explain
these facts to those in attendance,
Store-Front Library-progress report '
Bill Hill reported that he has discussed this possibility again with City
Planner, Joe Olinghouse and that another office is being looked for since
the owner of the present location is opposed to use of the office for a
mini- library. The Board will continue 'to encourage Mr. ^linghouse and the
Director of ",U.D» to look for quarters where the H,U.^. philosophy could
be implemented more fully,
Budget
Bill Hill attended the meeting of City Council last week when the budget was
under study but reported nothing definite, had been decided abou* the needs of
the library as articulated in the library budget.
However, Bill did learn that the ^ity Council minutes of June 1, 1971 seem
to indicate a misunderstanding relative to gifts made 'to the City Library,
Ordinance A072 charges the Lii)rary Board with the responsibility of this
type. Specifically in question \ms the $3,500 raised by Friends of the ^i
an incorporated group, for the purpose of aiding the library. Bill Hill,.as
chairman, will write a letter to the ^ity Council explaining the situation.
CITY OF CARLSBAD
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
CARLSBAD CITY LIBRARY ' ' p&ge 2
JUNE 14, 1271 • '
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Mrs. Cole indicated that both the gardening; and custodial staff time and
responsibilities to the library need to be more clearly delineated since
this money ($4,000) is now part of the library budget. Services in both
areas are inadequate to fill the needs of the present.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT
Mrs. Cole reported that many school classes are now touring the library and
viewing the museum exhibit din the mezzanine*
A program "Beyond Books" was recently conducted by the library for the
Carlsbad "omen's Club for the purpose of giving members a glimpse of the
multi-media approach of the library and explaining the varied services offered
the community. ' .
^n July 25 the Braille Mobile from the Bcaille Institute in LOS Angeles
will be open for viewing in the library parking lot during that day.
Friends of the Librarv are being asked to contact blind members of the
community and arrange transportation for them to attend the exhibit,
SUrj.:er Rea'ding Club will have "The "ild, Wild West" as a theme this year
and children can register in the Indian tepee set up in the library.
Armchair Travel Program - "Through Europe with camera and fork" is the.
provocative title of the next travel program to be held in the library Wednesday
^une 23. ^iss Banks and Miss ^armichael will show their slides and narrate their
adventures in ^-urope. '^'he public is invited to see this lively and entertaining
program.. ' .
In the offing is a six weeksfilm making program to be conducted by Keith Eanssei
of Palomar College. It is a cooperative venture of the local schools, colleges
and the erra system and is open to all age groups. Exact dates will be
announced soon.\
Meeting closed at 9:25 P.M.
Respectfully submitted.
Anita Donahue, secretary