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LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Deeember 2, 1998 LIBRARY CONFERENCE ROOM 3:30 PM
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Clover, Trustees Charett,Deason, Valdovinos,
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Viesca
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Library Director Palmer,Diane Bednarski,Paula Brown
OTHERS PRESENT: Nancy Lemke
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -.Meeting of October 28, 1998
MSUC (Deason/Charett)to approve the minutes of the October 28, 1998 meeting as
mailed.
_J IL CONTINUED MATTERS
A. Library Facilities Master Plan
Trustees received the Library Master Plan in their packets. Chair Clover reported
that she would attend the December 8, 1998 Council meeting when this would be
reviewed.
B. Proposition L
Director Palmer reviewed efforts by various groups to support this measure.
III. NEW BUSINESS
A. Application for ABE, Section 321 grant funds for the Chula Vista Literacy Team
MSUC (DeasonNaldovinos)to support the Literacy Teams application for these
funds.
B. Library Automation Project-Report by Principal Librarian Diane Bednarski
Principal Librarian,Diane Bednarski, reported that the library is finalizing the
request for proposal for a new integrated online library system. The new system
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will allow the Library to run the Rancho del Rey library and facilitate such
activities as automated book selection and fund accounting, provide access to the
public access catalog through the web, allow patron to place holds and renewals,
send overdue notices by phone or EMail and allow quicker access to materials.
The new system will be able to be updated easily and because of this flexibility,
should be viable longer than the last system. The new system should be up and
running between July and September of 1999.
IV. LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT
A. Appointment of New Trustee
The City Council has selected George Hartman to replace Jose Viesca on the
Library Board. He will be sworn in on December 8, 1998. ,
B. Growth Management Oversight Commission
This report was included in the Trustees packets. The Growth Management
Oversight Commission voted to raise the threshold from .5 to .6 square feet per
capita. "
C. Southwestern Library College Proposal
This issue does not appear to be viable at this time.
D. Professional Development Day
Trustees were invited to attend the staff coffee and workshops during the Library's
Staff Development Day on December 10, 1998.
E. Monthly Statistics
None
F. Legislative Update
Included in the Trustees packets.
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G. Other
Director Palmer reported that Library staff will participate in the Chula Vista Yule
Parade. The Director and Assistant Director will ride in antique vehicles and staff
will perform as a synchronized book truck drill team. In January banners will be
hung along Fourth and F Streets saying "Libraries Change Lives".
V. COMMUNICATIONS
A. Friends
Nancy Lemke stated that the Friends held two book sales in the past few months.
Civic Center Library earned $660 and the South Chula Vista Library earned $385.
Assistant Director Brown reported that the Friends of the Library would
distributing carnations to library patrons on December 3rd, 4th and 5th. -
B. Public Comments
None
C. Written Comments
None
D. Board Comments
None
VI: ADJOURNMENT -The meeting adjourned at 5:15 pm. The next Library Board of
Trustees meeting will be held on January 27, 1999.