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Home My WebLink About1996-12-10 PLB MINUTESEnglewood Public Library ji!j:: ji1iil ::1;111 '1;1'1 ! I? · I ~ 1!;11: iill; llil,j i'11:1 ., :~ 1'1 1i!I •"1' l!i•t! 3400 S . Elati St., Englewood, CO 80110 (303) 762-2560 ij:l;: - ---------ui·:1I;; Call To Order/Roll Call Minutes Englewood Public Library Board December 10 , 1996 · ri The regular meeting of the Englewood Public Library Board was called to order by Chairperson , Mary Dounay at 7:06 p .m. PRESENT: M. Dounay , R. Greiner, M. Giffin, S. O'Leary , B. Williams, and M. Heberling. REGRETS: Council Member Habenicht , A. Leonard , S. Ostema , and S. Smithers . ALSO PRESENT : Hank Long , Library Director , and Joan Clayton , Recording Secretary . Instead of Roll Call Board Chair Mary Dounay asked that each Board Member introduce themselves in order to welcome new Youth Board Member , Mike Heberling . In her introduction , Ms . Giffin mentioned that her husband had suffered a heart attack last week but is now doing well. Old Business 96 -21 Motion: That the Minutes of the Library Board Meeting of November 12.1996 be approved as written . Moved by: Bervette Williams Seconded Qy : Margaret Giffin The Motion passed. Mr . Long read a report from Ms. Smithers regarding the Friends of the Library. During the year 1996 , the membership of the Friends has grown to 55. The Friends have 30 individual members , 12 families , 9 honorary members and 4 businesses. From the three fund raising projects , $4,900.85 has been raised and given to the Library. This group has become a real plus for the Library . Ms. Dounay talked about the Book Discussion Group in Ms. Ostema's absence. There will be no meeting in December. Ms. Dounay said there are several new volunteers on the Bookmobile; two at the All Souls stop and three at the Cherrelyn Stop. If anyone knows of someone who is interested in volunteering on the Bookmobile have them call Mary Dounay. Mr. Long reported on the progress of the Volunteer Recognition Committee. Plans are proceeding for the upcoming ceremony, Saturday, January 25 from 10:30 -noon. At this time groups representing volunteers from four areas; the Library, Homebound, Bookmobile and Friends Group will be honored. Three long time volunteers will be honored by having their names engraved on a plaque to be dedicated at the ceremony honoring deceased Library Board Member, Fielding Clayton. The plaque was admired by those present. Due to Ms. Leonard's absence there was no report on the liasion to the Cultural Arts Commission. It was noted that the remaining funds in the Library Board budget each year has been designated for the use of the Library staff to purchase materials. 96 -22 Motion: That any money remaining in the Library Board Fund Budget for 1996 be designated for use by the Library for the purchase of materials. Moved by: Margaret Giffin Seconded by : Bervette Williams The motion passed. With ~he year 1997 the Bookmcbile operation will be funded by the City. The money presently in the Bookmobile account for the operation of the Bookmobile will be looked at in January. New Business Ms. Dounay brought forth for discussion the possibility of doing a staff recognition I appreciation event. The date chosen for this event is Friday, April 18 which falls at the end of National Librar)' Week. Ms. Giffin agreed to chair a sub committee to work on this event. Ms. O'Leary, Mr. Heberling and Ms. Williams also volunteered to help. If other Board Members find they can help with the planning they are asked to contact Ms. Giffin. Mr. Long asked if there were any questions pertaining to his memo that had been sent in the Board packets regarding the Internet terminals and use of same. Ms. Williams stated that she wanted to be on record as stating that the Library be very cautious not to censor access to the Internet. She further went on to state that she felt that Mr. Long had done an excellent job of explaining his position in the memo. Mr. Long said that he and Ms. Pat Jurgens, Automated Services Librarian, had recently visited Denver Public Library, Boulder Public Library and Littleton Public Library to see their Internet , set ups. Ms. Williams asked for clarification on whether or not Englewood would be the first public library to have limiters on the Internet access. Mr. Long said that as of now that is true. Limiters of the "Net Nanny" type will be used only on the two terminals designated for children in the Children's area. Denver Public Library is currently looking into placing limiters on the terminals in their Children's Room. Ms. Giffin mentioned a recent court case in Tennessee which said that parenfs could limit access to materials for their own children but not remove materials from shelves and that children under the age of twelve fall under parental responsibility. Schools are currently looking into this court decision with regard to Internet. Ms. Dounay said she was very pleased with the presentation that Mr. Long and Ms. Jurgens had done for the Board about how to access the Internet.. Mr. Long passed out a handout to those present regarding child safety on the information highway. Information Services is still hoping to provide Internet by December. After January 1 staff will be looking into the possibility of holding public classes on Internet training. There is no further word on the proposed remodelling project. Mr. Long said that he is hoping to be able to phase in the remodelling. He will have more information after he meets with Public Works Director, Chuck Esterly. This year for the first time Mr. Long said he would like to try something different during Tax Time. He would like to stay open the night of April 15th until 11 :00 or 11 :30 p.m. It was felt that this would be a good public relations move for the library. Mr. Long will pursue the possibility of having a U.S. Mail truck come by the library to pick up late returns to be mailed. Help will be needed in addition to staff and Mr. Long said he was hoping both the Board and Friends would step forward. Bill Clayton has offered to provide dinner on the night of April 15 for staff and volunteers working "Tax Nighf. More information will be available as the date nears. Plans are in progress for an Open House on Friday, January 10 from 9 -11 a.m. for the Sophie Equipment. The CD Jukeboxes purchased with monies from the Friends' Bake Sale will be installed sometime in January along with some additional programs. Mr. Long thanked the Board for all their hard work and support for the past year. Members Choice Ms. O'Leary wished everyone a Merry Christmas. Ms. Williams said she was both appalled and pleased at the number of books being donated for the Book Sale in June. She is looking for an empty space to be used for May and June to collect, sort and sell the books for the Book Sale. If anyone knows of such a place please let Ms. Williams know. Ms. Dounay said she had recently attended the State School Board Conference in Colorado Springs. The recent conference she said had been one of the best she had attended. Mr. Heberling said he had been in the recent plays at Englewood High School and it had kept him very busy. Two of the plays performed had been written by students and they had turned out well. Ms. Dounay commented that the School Board had been excited about the performance of plays written by, directed by and acted by the students . Ms. Greiner commented that she had attended with her children and all had like the plays. Ms. Clayton mentioned the upcoming art show at Maddox Elementary . An invrtation to the Art Show, entitled, Go Van Gogh, was passed around the table. Ms. Dounay passed around a Christmas card received from the Library Staff as well as a note from former Board Member, Dorothy Totten. All present were wished a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year . There being no more business the meeting was adjourned at 8: 10 p .m. 12196 jc