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LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Regular Meeting—April 18, 1979
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In the absence of President Munn, Tom Hammond called the meeting to order at
3:00 p.m. In attendance were Trustees Brownley, Falkenstein, and Hammond.
Also: Mrs. Hoder, Library Administrative Assistant (for budget discussion
only); Mrs. Cole, Library Director; Mrs. McWilliams, Genealogy; and Miss
Ayars, Friends.
The minutes of March 21 were corrected as follows. Mr. Hammond was directed
to write a letter requesting the Council to place CLSA reimbursement monies in
the future, etc. At the top of page 2, after the word "advisory", should be
added, "in finance, personnel, and management." It was moved by Mrs. Brownley
and seconded by Mr. Falkenstein that the minutes be accepted as corrected.
Carried unanimously. *
Committee Reports
Building and Grounds—Mr. Hammond reported that the stairway is still pendin*
Budget—After an analysis by Mr. Falkenstein and general agreement that
it is a good, realistic budget, a lengthy discussion followed.
Personnel—Mrs. Brownley commented on the good news that Ray Brookhart has
been rehired effective June 1. She added that after negotiations between
the city and the union are settled, she will seek information from the
Personnel Department regarding personnel procedures and policies. The
long-awaited reclassification study has been received. Mrs. Brownley
offered to work with Mrs. Cole in attempting to correct any mis-classifi-
cation of library personnel which may still exist.
Old Business
CLSA Funds—The second quarter's reimbursement to Carlsbad amounts to
$3,752.00. After reference to the memo from the Children's Librarian
to the City Librarian dated March 7, 1979, concerning Collection
Deterioration, Tom Hammond moved, seconded by Mrs. Brownley that this
money be designated for use by Children's Services and be supported by a
categorizing of needs in the Children's Division. Motion carried
unanimously.
New Business
City Revenues and Expenditures: La Costa Area—Mr. Frank Lilley has been
retained by La Costa Land Co. to do an analysis for them of City
revenues and expenditures for the La Costa area. Board members strongly
supported the Library Director in pointing out that the central library
serves (or is available to serve) all residents. In a community of this
size, it was pointed out, distance is not a great deterrent to those who
desire library service. In addition, La Costa receives Bookmobile
service.
International Year .of the Child—Attention was called to the Resolution on
Children's Library Services prepared by the Serra Cooperative Library
System Children's Committee for the White House Conference.
White House Conference on Libraries—The list of the White House Conference
California Delegation (31 delegates, 13 alternates) was made available
to Board members.
Regional Advisory Board Meeting—Mrs. Cole explained that this board is a
lay group and is advisory to the Serra System Board of Directors. She
suggested that we have Patra Straub, a member, report to us at one of
our meetings. The Board concurred.
Friends
Miss Ayars reported a total of $1,078.10 raised in eight Magazines and Little
Things sales. She also outlined progress on the Broadway opening. A
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CARLSBAD CITY LIBRARY
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Regular Meeting—April 18, 1979 (cont'd)
Steering Committee 'of 25 has been named. Each will be responsible for the
sale of 100 tickets. Starting May 1, there will be a table in the library
where tickets may be purchased. .They will also be sold at a booth at the
Village Faire. The Friends have 4000 tickets to sell.
The final membership meeting will be held Tuesday, June 12. There will
be a recognition of volunteers and new officers will be elected.
Genealogical Society
Mrs. McWilliams reported that $1,200 has been give this fiscal year for
purchase of books in addition to all the books that have" been donated.
Also, Society members give many hours of volunteer work to this section,
staffing it every afternoon from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Librarian
text meeting: Wednesday, May 16, 3:00 p.m.
Mrs. Cole called attention to the California Library Trustees and Commis-
sioners State Directory and suggested that ordinances be sent for from
other libraries in order to compare administrative and advisory boards.
fleeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
M. Brownley, Acting Secretary