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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-02-28 BOLT MINS MINUTES LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES FEBRUARY 28, 1996 EASTLAKE LIBRARY 3:30 PM BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Clover-Byram, Vice Chair Williams, Trustees Donovan and Viesca BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Trustee Alexander(due to illness) CITY STAFF PRESENT: Library Director Palmer, Senior Librarian Rosie Diciedue OTHERS PRESENT: Betty and Harry Roche, Robert Coye I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -Meeting of January 24, 1996 MSUC (Viesca/Donovan)to approved the minutes as mailed H. CONTINUED MATTERS A. 1996-97 Budget Director Palmer reported that staff is still working on the Library budget. B. Annual Statement of Economic Interests.. Trustees had received their statements of economic interest. Director Palmer reminded them that these forms are due in the City Clerk's office by April 1 st. III. NEW BUSINESS ACTION A. Donor Recognition Plaques The Friends of the Library have chosen to create a book endowment fund and have allocated $10,000 to seed this fund. In conjunction, the Civic Center Friends Chapter will also allocate $4,200 to create a donor wall to be installed at the Civic Center Library (pending Council approval) to recognize and encourage donations to the Library. MSUC (DonovanNiesca)to support the Friends of the Library endowment and the concept of donor recognition plaques as presented at this meeting. Library Board of Trustees -2- February 28, 1996 -� N. LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT Director Palmer welcomed the Trustees to the EastLake Library and re-introduced Rosie Diciedue, who was introduced to the Trustees at their December meeting. A. EastLake Library-Rosie Diciedue Mrs. Diciedue mentioned the art display in the lobby and invited the Trustees to attend a science fair that weekend. EastLake Library is exploring additional programming for young adults and also expanding the best sellers collection Stag is also making the collection more responsive to public needs. Trustee Viesca suggested working with the new shopping center. Mrs. Diciedue stated that she had already contacted the shopping center to be part of their grand opening. Director Palmerreportedthat stag is working with the school district on the final revision of the contract renewal. This item is expected to go to City Council in May or early June. B. Smart Communities The January Community Forum attracted approximately forty people. City staff was able to get some feedback on what the community wants in terms of on-line access to City and other services. This meeting was followed up by a Key Community Leader meeting. There are two more components to the outreach component of this grant to identify the needs of the community. There will be a bilingual workshop focus group meeting at the South Chula Vista Library on March 5th at.5:30 pm. The second meeting is tentatively scheduled for March 13 for individuals who have not used computers in the past. This meeting will also be held in the South Chula Vista Library. This work wilt be used as a model for other.programs in the State. C. Principal Librarian Appointment Director Palmer reported that Maureen Roeber has been appointed Principal Librarian at the South Chula Vista Library. The Senior Librarian position in Collection Development will remain vacant until the end of the fiscal year until the budget is completed. Library Board of Trustees -3- February 28, 1996 D . CSL Linked Systems.Grant . The Serra Library grant application to link the catalogs of San Diego City and County, Carlsbad and Chula Vista has been approved. This grant will allow access to the holdings of the other libraries by June 30, 1996. E. South Chula Vista Dedication Plaque City Council agreed to the names proposed initially for the plaque with the addition of former Library Director, Rosemary Lane. They then created a policy stating that future plaques would only have the names of the current Council and Board. F. South Chula Vista Library First Anniversary Event The South Chula Vista Library will be open one full year on April 8th. To celebrate this anniversary, an event will be held on March 23 at 10 am. Also included in this celebration will be the dedication of the Children's Mural and the grand opening of the Children's computer Center. G.- YMCA lease of Rancho Del Rey Library Site Staff has drafted and is awaiting the YMCA's review and signature of the lease. H. Monthly Statistics These were in the Trustee's packet. I. Legislative Update A bill has been introduced-into the State Legislature that would allow local jurisdictions to charge a user fee if they are a net lender. A net lending library is one that lend more books to patrons from other jurisdictions than their patrons borrow from other jurisdictions. (Vice Chair Williams arrived at 4:15) Re-authorization of the Library Services and Construction Act{LSCA) is being discussed. A new bill introduced, the Library Services and Technology Act, would remove construction from funding. Under the old LSCA, Chula Vista has received Major Urban Resource Library(NICTRL), Spanish Language Grant, and the ADA Compliance grants. Library Board of Trustees 4- February 28, 1996 I Other Director Palmer reported that the Information Directory Kiosk at the Civic Center (TTSS) is up and running. V. COMMUNICATIONS A. Friends Betty Roche reported that the Umbrella Group did not meet. The Civic Center Friends Group approved funding for the plaques which they feel will bring in more money for books. The new Friends brochure has been completed. The Library distributes these brochures to people applying for new library cards. The Book store earned $2,488.95 in January. Director Palmer encouraged the Trustees to join the Friends of the Library. B. Public Comments Mr. Coye stated that the Eastlake Library is difficult to find. C. Written Comments None D. Board Comments Trustee Viesca- commended Mrs. Diciedue and her staff for the fine service he had received at the EastLake Library. Trustee Donovan- reported that she was very happy to meet at EastLake. Vice Chair Williams -None Chair Clover-Byram- loved the brochure and was happy to meet at EastLake. VI. ADJOURNMENT - The meeting adjourned at 4:34 pm. The next meeting will be on March 27 at 3:30 pm at the South Chula Vista Library. Library Board of Trustees -5- February 28, 1996 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.