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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLibrary Board - Minutes - 04/11/1996Council Liaison: Chris Kneeland Staff Liaison: Linda Saferite Chairperson: Al Stone Phone: 416-0784 w 484-9119 A regular meeting of the Library Board was held on Thursday, April 11, 1996, in the Ben Delatour Room of the Fort Collins Public Library. The following Library Board members were present: Al Stone, Linda Knowlton, Anne Ostrye-Macdonald, Jack Steele, and Jacqueline Wallace, M. Madeleine Wawro Staff Members Present: Linda Saferite, Michael W. Powers, Dean Willms, Barbara Crandall, Marjorie Teklits Friends of the Library Liaison: Shirley Chase Guest Speaker: Jack Schanz, Chair, Library Fund Committee The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by the Chairperson, AI Stone. The minutes of the March 14, 1996 meeting stand as written. Copies of memos Chair AI Stone sent to the Mayor and City Council on behalf of the Library Board concerning Support for Civic Center Planning, Recommendations on Impact Fees or Excise Taxes and 1997 Budget Issues were distributed to the Board. A. General Reports - Linda Saferite On the Job With Barbara Crandall, Outreach, Homebound & Volunteer Coordinator Barbara described the outreach services she provides to persons who are not able to access the library, her work with yellow shelf books, and how she coordinates the services of 60 to 80 volunteers. She also explained to the Library Board how appreciative the homebound are to have library material brought to them. - General Report - Linda Saferite A long time, frequent customer recently passed away, and his family requested memorial donations be made to the Library for the purchase of books on tape. A total of $840 has been received thus far, and the purchase of the material will make a very nice addition to the Library's collection. The Library has lowered the amount to $25 for accounts sent to the collection agency. As a result, there is a higher return rate and materials are back in circulation faster. Draft charts showing capital funds needed to reach and maintain three books per capita from 1998-2004 and books per capita if capital funds are not added were distributed. Mike Powers encouraged Board members to attend the session of the April 16 City Council meeting which will address impact fees and advised them that, if passed, a portion of the fees collected would go towards library facilities or materials. Copies of a brochure describing the August 15-18 CLA-CEMA Joint Conference were given to the Board as possible training opportunity. Copies of a brochure published by the Colorado State Library describing Colorado Libraries in 2001 were given to the Board. Following their General Meeting on April 1 Oth, the Friends of the Library were given a tour which included the World Wide Web, CD -Rom, First Search and Kid's Cat areas so that they could see what their funds have purchased for the Library. The Library's check -in room is being remodeled and Board members will be able to see what progress has been made at the next meeting. Plans for the Summer Reading Program are well underway. The program starts the week after Memorial Day and will run through the end of July. Kids can receive incentive prizes for reading through the end of August. - "How'd we do's?" Jack Steele commented about the many positive customer remarks concerning CD-Rom's. Al Stone said that this gift from the Friends of the Library is very much appreciated. B. Board Member Reports - Civic Center Advisory Committee - Anne Ostrye-Macdonald Anne mentioned that plans are to include a performance center between Cherry and Walnut Streets. The next meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. on May 2 and more details will be available at that time. - Library Fund Committee - Linda Knowlton, Jack Schanz a. Appoint Vacancy: Anne Ostrye-Macdonald suggested a name to fill the vacancy and will contact her to see if she is interested. Jack Schanz suggested that the person who is chosen have a financial, publicity, and fundraising background. Linda Knowlton will obtain the cost of an advertisement to fill the vacancy on the business page of The Coloradoan and will also speak to people from United Way 2 to see if they know of any candidates to fill the vacancy. b. Chair Report - Jack Schanz Jack distributed copies of a Future Earnings Prospects and Endowment Management Report, A Short History of the Library Fund and the Library Fund Committee's Annual Report which offered five suggested guidelines for future donations to the Fund which the Library Board will review. The Committee will be meeting quarterly and will schedule meetings dates after Library Board meetings next year so that information can be more easily communicated. Linda Saferite reported that the accumulated income received from the fund in the amount of $12,247 will be spent on picture books (30%), books on tape (200/*), adult books (40%) and young adult books (10%). OLD BUSINESS A. Community Awareness Task Force Copies of the library services video, "The Future is Now", were distributed to Board members for their use in increasing interaction between the Library and the community. B. CaWtal Improvement Task Force Anne Ostrye-Macdonald will meet with other members and report back next month. C. Joint Lib= Open House and Update - Linda Saferite Linda thanked the Board members who were able to attend the April 1 Open House. Comments from the public about the design were overwhelmingly positive. NEW BUSINESS A. Joint Library Name - Linda Saferite A motion was made by Linda Knowlton to accept the proposed name "Harmony Library" (or "Harmony Road Library") for the joint library; it was seconded by Madeleine Wawro and approved by a vote of 4 to 2. B. Advocacy Workshop and CLA Legislative Day - Jacqui Wallace, Jack Steele Jack Steele and Jacqui Wallace summarized bills concerning measures to promote the use of technology in learning, the creation of a tax credit for donations of high technology property to educational institutions, and the development of a statewide telecommunications network and technology in schools and libraries which are being considered by the Legislature as well as a proposed Parental Rights Amendment. The Colorado Library Association supports the bills and opposes the amendment. Copies of the fact sheets they received concerning the bills and the amendment will be distributed to Board Members. Shirley Chase's term as Friends of the Library liaison has ended, and a replacement will be appointed. The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Marjorie Teklits