HomeMy WebLinkAboutLibrary Board - Minutes - 01/11/2006LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING — JANUARY 11, 2006
6:00 P.M.
Council Liaison: Ben Marvel Staff Liaison: Brenda Cams
(Phone 221-6670)
Chairperson: Ralph Olson
(Phone: 898-0863)
A regular meeting of the Library Board was held on January 11, 2006 in the Ben Delatour Room
of the Main Library at 201 Peterson Street. The following Library Board members were present:
Nina Bodenhamer, Don Oehlerts, Ralph Olson, Mary Robertson, and Molly Thompson.
Library Board Members Absent:
City Staff Members Present:
Friends of the Library Liaison:
Visitor:
Bob Burns, Melissa Pattison
Brenda Cams and Marjorie Teklits
Absent
Jean Blaylock, League of Women Voters
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Acting Chairperson Don Oehlerts. Mary
Robertson moved to approve the minutes of the November 3, 2005 meeting; Nina Bodenhamer
seconded the motion, and it was unanimously approved.
Correspondence:
Brenda read a portion of a letter from the American Library Association to Don Oehlerts in
appreciation for his lifetime membership and loyalty over the years. Don has been a member of
the organization since the 1960s and is a highly esteemed author of books in the library field.
A copy of Ben Manvel's comments concerning the 2006 Library Board Work Plan was included
in Board packets. The report will be revised if Council requests clarification.
Copies of reappointment letters to the Board for Ralph Olson and Molly Thompson were shared.
Their new terms expire December 31, 2008 and December 31, 2009 respectively.
Copies of the Colorado Association of Libraries Legislative Agenda and Legislative Committee
Plan for Long -Term Sustainable Growth for Library Programs were shared.
The Library Trust is planning a second fundraising event on Sunday, March 51h at Harmony
Library. The theme of the brunch will feature a Dr. Seuss-like character, and guest speaker
Jamie LaRue will talk about alternate funding and Library Districts in Latimer County.
Reports/Presentations:
a. Director's Report - Brenda Cams
Brenda asked if any other Board members were available to attend the Library District
Workshop on January 3151, and Nina said she may be able to attend.
A draft of the Board's 2005 Annual Report was included in Board packets.
Board members present reviewed the yearly schedule of committee reports and made a
few revisions for 2006. Copies will be distributed at the next meeting.
A Community Summit on Fort Collins' Future is scheduled from noon to 5 p.m. on
January 21 at the Hilton Hotel. The Mayor will convene a group of community leaders to
facilitate a dialog about the city's future and how community leaders can work together
to make it happen. The public is welcome to attend.
As mentioned in the written Director's Report, Circulation statistics were very
impressive: as of the end of December, 2,107,909 items circulated in 2005, a 4.3%
increase over 2004. In addition over 239,651 holds were placed, representing an 8%
increase over 2004.
Nina mentioned the addition of book club kits to the collection and commented that the
titles selected represent a lot of thought -provoking choices for the public.
Brenda mentioned that staff is active in the community read program; this year's
selection is The Color of Water. A grant from the Bohemian Foundation will cover the
expense of bringing the author to Fort Collins.
The library received lots of compliments in "How'd we do?" customer comment forms.
Former Council member Marty Tharp has joined the Friends of the Library and will head
up their advocacy committee.
b. Friends of the Library —
As a representative from the Friends was not available at tonight's meeting, a report will
be postponed until February.
C. Public Relations
Molly is planning to start the next newsletter and the Board offered the following topic
suggestions:
. 2005 statistics
Library volunteers
The Friends of the Library honoring Larry Webber on January 171h
Reduction in Library hours
Interesting customer comments
Brenda added that a Library Awareness Team is meeting next week to brainstorm library
promotion ideas and ways to build awareness. Mary said it is important to focus on
sustaining the library and insuring its future.
Old Business
a. 2005 Annual Report
Copies of the draft report were distributed. Don Oehlerts moved to approve the report as
written; Nina Bodenhamer seconded the motion, and it was unanimously approved. All
commented that Bob Burns' attachment regarding emerging trends was very worthwhile
to the report.
New Business
a. Election of Officers
Ralph Olson and Mary Robertson volunteered to act as the nominating committee for the
election of officers at the February meeting.
Other
Mary Robertson asked about the outcome from the November Council Work Session on
alternate library funding as she wasn't able to attend the entire meeting. Brenda said
Council will consider the issue in February as part of a broader need for city funding
needs. Ralph added that he felt the session ended on a positive note. Mary said she
would be interested in viewing the Council meeting tape.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Marjorie Teklits
Administrative Secretary