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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-05-21; Library Board of Trustees; MinutesI ITEM # 2 MINUTES MEETING OF: DATE OF MEETING: May 21,2003 TIME OF MEETING: 4:OO PM PLACE OF MEETING: LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Library Board Room - 1775 Dove Lane CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Jerry Tarman called the meeting to order at 4:OO PM. ROLL CALL: Present: Library Board Trustees Gleason Huss, Page, Swette, and Tarman Absent: Trustee Kamenjarin Also Present: Cliff Lange, Library Director Heather Pizzuto, Principal Librarian, Dove Lane Dawn Tacker, Library Management Assistant Carolyn Hoard, NSDCGS Liaison Arthur Wood, Friends of the Library Liaison 7 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the April 16, 2003 meeting were approved as submitted. MONTHLY LIBRARY DIVISION HEADS REPORTS: The board expressed interest in the dyslexia awareness workshop co-hosted by Adult Learning and the San Diego Branch of the International Dyslexia Association in April and Library Director Lange promised to schedule Adult Learning Program Director, Lynda Jones, on the agenda of future meeting, to provide a more in-depth report on the workshop. There was also a question about the EGGSTRAVAGANZA hosted by the Library and Recreation Departments during April. Library Director Lange explained that this is the first of several programs under development by a committee representing all three departments within Community Services (Library, Arts and Recreation) in an effort to share resources and staff while providing exceptional programs. This first effort was a huge success with over 450 participants. - F Library Board of Trustees Page 2 Minutes of May 21, 2003 Meeting CENTRO UPDATE: As promised, this item will continue to be on the agenda until the final home for the Centro has been determined and Library Director Lange reported that there were several sites and alternatives currently being considered. No decisions have been made and he will keep the board informed. LIBRARY FINES AND FEES: Library Director Lange turned the floor over to Library Management Assistant, Dawn Tacker, who distributed a corrected copy of the proposed new fines and fees schedules, which are being submitted to the City Council for approval as part of the overall budget for the next fiscal year. There was some discussion over the change in fees for the meeting facilities and Trustee Page expressed delight that the “holds” fee will now only be charged to a patron if they fail to pick up the item being held. By proper motion and vote (4-0) the Library Board approved the proposed new fines /c and fees schedules. DIRECTOR’S REPORT: Sirsi Update - Program Manager for the Library, Chris Pickavet, has been working with Sirsi’s Jeannie Peters to finalize the implemental schedule and Library Director Lange will keep the board informed each month as to the status of the installation. State Budget impact - There is still no clear projection as the State budget has not been signed. Summer Reading Program - The childrens’ divisions at all three locations are getting ready to kick off this year’s summer reading program which has a jungle theme. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY: Liaison Arthur Wood reported on the May meeting held by the Friends and announced the upcoming Annual Meeting scheduled for June 25fh at the Carlsbad City Library on Dove Lane. There will be a short business meeting with hors d’oeuvres followed by a screening of “Fahrenheit 451” in the Ruby B. Schulman Auditorium. - He also reported that the Friends are interested in assisting with a “One Book” citywide program if the Library will undertake the project. Also, there has been a decrease in the number of books donated reducing the available stock for the book store. F Library Board of Trustees Page 3 Minutes of May 21,2003 Meeting GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Liaison Hoard reported on the programs hosted by the society this past month as well as those planned for June and the summer months. PUBLIC COMMENT: None LIBRARY BOARD COMMENTS: The board expressed interest in the total cost for the Summer Reading Program and Library Director Lange promised to get them that information. ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the meeting was adjourned at 500 PM. - Respectfully sutpitted, Cissie Sextdn Ad mi n istra tive Secretary