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LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
March 21, 2001 LIBRARY CONFERENCE ROOM 4:00 PM
All Items May be considered for Action
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL Trustees Hartman P , Hubbard P , Pasqua P , Chair Deason P ,
Vice Chair Clover E
City Staff Present: David Palmer, Stephanie Loney, Paula Brown, Jolrn Corbett,
Nora McMartin
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Meeting of February 21, 2001
MSUC (Pasqua/Hartman) to approve the minutes of the February 21, 2001 meeting as
mailed.
II. REPORT FROM COLLECTIONS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER,
SENIOR LIBRARIAN STEPHANIE LONEY
Collection Development Librarian, Stephanie Loney, gave the Trustees an overview of
the Library's system-wide approach to ordering and purchasing materials. An annual
selection plan has been developed which provides fresh materials when they are most
likely to be circulated, such as children's books during the summer reading program
and videos during summer vacation.
The public can suggest materials to add to the collection. Patrons may fill out a green
sheet, or go to the catalog and make suggestions.
III. CONTINUED MATTERS
A. East Side Library
In a meeting with City management staff it was determined that the joint school
library was not feasible. The Library Master Plan recommendation for a 30,000
sq. ft. library at El Rancho del Rey will now be used as the basis for the grant
application. Staff has begun discussions with the Chula Vista Elementary
School District in formalizing a cooperative agreement.
Trustees were invited to attend the meeting with the School District on April 4 at
the South Chula Vista Library. Trustee Hubbard reported that the school has an
interschool delivery system, which could be employed to deliver Library books to
the students at the school.
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Trustees were asked to endorse the Library's application to begin work on the
Prop 14 grant for the Rancho Del Rey Site.
MSUC (Hubbard/Hartman) The Library Board of Trustees approved the
Proposition 14 proposal, with the adjustment to the Rancho Del Rey Site.
B. Appointment of Board member(s) to Eastside Library Advisory Committee
Trustees were in agreement that the Library Board commit itself to having one
representative at each Citizen's Advisory Committee meeting
C. FY 2001-03 Budget
Director Palmer delineated a list of enhancements that the library is requesting:
These included: Printed materials for the Summer Reading Club, materials
budget increase of$5,000 with a second$5,000 increase in the following year,
EastLake Sunday hours, new book drops, $8,000 to continue working with the
fund raising consultant, increasing hours at the South Chula Vista Branch, and
additional DASH after school sites.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. April Meeting
Several Trustees indicated that they will not be available at the time of the April
meeting.
MSUC (Hubbard/Hartman) That the Library Board not hold an April meeting,.
unless it necessary for budget purposes.
V. LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT
A. Monthly Statistics
None
B. Legislative Update
None
C. Other
John Corbett, Principal Librarian, reported that the Library was successful in
obtaining a$7,200 matching grant for opac enhancement. This grant will allow
The Library Place, to load jacket art, book covers, table of contents, authors'
notes, etc. on to the Library `s web site. This will make our web site more like
Amazon.com. Funds must be expended by June 30.
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VI. COMMUNICATIONS
A. Friends -None
B. Public Comments—None
D. Written Comments—None
E. Board Comments
Trustee Hubbard reported that he was impressed with last month's report on the
children's literacy program. He purchased 24 books that were a favorite in his
family to be donated to this program.
VII. ADJOURNMENT - The next Library Board of Trustees meeting will be held on
May 16, 2001.
COMPLIANCE WITH AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
The City of Chula Vista, in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests
individuals who may need special accommodation to access, attend and/or participate in a City
meeting, activity or service request such accommodation at least forty-eight hours in advance for
meetings and five days for scheduled services and activities. Please contact JoAnn Howard for
specific information at 691-5193 or Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf(TDD) (619) 476-
5357. California Relay Service is available for the hearing impaired.
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JoAnn Howard
Library Board Secretary