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LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Regular Meeting -- January 17, 1979
The meeting was called to order at 3:00 P.M. by President Munn.
In attendance were Trustees Brownley, Cipriano (3:10), Falken-
stein, and Hammond.
Also Present were Mrs. Cole, Library Director; Charlene Kennedy,
Reference Librarian; Mrs. Casler, City Council; Miss Ayars,
Friends of the Library and Mrs. McWilliams, Genealogical Society.
The meeting began with the introduction to the Trustees of Char-
lene Kennedy, newly hired reference Librarian. Mrs. Kennedy
comes to Carlsbad from Milwaukee, where she spent 5 years in the
Science and Industry Division of the Milwaukee Public Library.
She discussed her job there, in the Business Information Service,
with reference to her plans for expanding Carlsbad Library's
service to local business and industry. She distributed to the
Trustees a sheet detailing collection needs at the Library in the
field of business and outlining steps to be taken to implement
a viable program here.
The December 20 minutes were approved as submitted.
Committee Reports
Building and Grounds--Mr. Hammond reported that the two spaces
for handicapped patrons had been added to the parking lot.
It was noted that already some problems had developed with
non-handicapped patrons using the spaces.
, Mr. Hammond will report to the Trustees in February re-
garding the stairway from the mezzanine.
Budget—Mr. Falkenstein reported that through a typographical
error when the Finance Department was typing the budget,
the funds for the Audio Visual Clerk were included, but
the position was not. A memo from the Finance Director,
dated December 19, 1978 shows that the correct total of
employees in the Library should read 20 instead of 19.
Personnel—Mrs. Brownley reported that the city-wide reclas-
sification would be ready in 2 weeks.
Old Business
Master Plan—The Board will meet with Ray Holt on January 31
at 3:00 P.M. to discuss the master plan.
CLSA Funds—Mrs. Munn stated that she had discussed with Mayor
Packard her concern about the Council placing CLSA funds
in a separate account.
Mr. Falkenstein moved, with a second from Mrs. Brownley,
that we request an agenda bill asking for money from these
funds to be used to implement Mrs. Kennedy's plans for our
Business and Industry section. Mr. Hammond suggested we
obtain a figure from Mrs. Kennedy rather than requesting
funds in a general way. Mrs. Brownley suggested we approve
the motion and call on Mrs. Kennedy to have a specific
figure and background information before the bill goes to
Council. As finally stated, the motion called for the
Board to request that CLSA funds, in the amount deemed
necessary by Mrs. Kennedy, be used for the Business and
Industry collection. The motion passed unanimously. Mrs.
Munn .asked that Mrs. Kennedy have the details by the
January 31 meeting with Mr. Holt.
Statistics--Circulation in December was up 1,324 over December
1977. Refer to the sheet for complete statistics.
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CARLSBAD CITY LIBRARY
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Regular Meeting -- January 17, 1979 -- cont'd
New Business
North County Forum—Mr. Falkenstein reported that Rex Wilson
gave a presentation on local journalism on January 3 and
announced that he will discuss Chinese relations on
February 7.
Donations—Mr. Hammond showed the Board a watercolor by the
late Henry Meier, a gift to the Library from an anonymous
benefactor. The Board unanimously voted to accept the gift
with appreciation. (It should be noted that Mrs. Meier
made the selection of the painting as one most appropriately
representing Mr. Meier's spirit.)
In addition, Mrs. Cole showed the Board part of the col-
lection of old and fascinating books donated to the Library
by Mrs. Beth Murphy of Carlsbad-By-The-Sea.
Also shown were an assortment of magazines and pamphlets
given by Mr. Tom Turner of Fallbrook.
Sheet Music and Maps--Geoff Armour continues to work on
building the map collection.
Mrs. Cole reported that Mrs. Dorothy Kelly has provided in
her will that the Library receive her collection of sheet
music.
Genealogy
Mrs. McWilliams noted that the Society had donated 55 books
and seven volumes of periodicals. She announced that on
February 27, Daphne Hills, a distinguished English genealo-
gist, "will sp.eak in the Library conference room at 10:00 AM.
Friends
Miss Ayars stated that the "little things" sale on January 15
took in $160 (a total of $636 for all the sales). The next
sale will be on February 26.
The Friends have gained 140 new members since August, in-
cluding 11 life members and 2 patrons.
On January 16, Mmes. Brownley, Otwell, and Schramm discussed]
the Library master plan at the Friends meeting. I
The Art Auction will be held on March 16 at 7:30 P.M.
Librarian
Mrs. Cole reported that Mr. Baldwin will soon begin negotiation
on land east of the Library.
In closing, Mrs. Munn noted that the Camera Club has a standing
reservation for the conference room that will conflict with the
Board's intention to use the room on February 13 for the master
plan discussion with the Council.
Meeting adjourned at 4:20 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Tom Hammond
Secretary
Next meeting February 21, 3:00 P.M.