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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-05-08 PLB MINUTES• • • Englewood Public Board Call To Order/Roll Call 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, CO 80110 303-762-2560 Voice 303-783-6890 FAX Minutes Englewood Public Library Board May 8, 2007 Cha irperson, Mark Adams at 7:04 p.m, called the meeting of the Englewood Public Library Board to order. PRESENT : M. Adams , T . Kruk , K. Pilgrim , C. Ransick, Y. Russell , B. Williams and Council Member, Ray Tomasso. ABSENT: L. Cah ill, Margaret Freeman (excused), J. Grazulis , and School Board member, Sherry Scaggiari Also Present: Hank Long , Library Director and Joan Clayton , Recording Secretary. 07-12 Motion: That the minutes of the meeting of April 10, 2007 be approved as amended. Moved by: Chris Ransick Seconded by: Bervette Will iams The Motion passed. The next meeting of the Friends of the Library will be on Wednesday, May 23rd at All For The Better Ice Cream Store at 7 p.m . There was a short discussion about the monthly statistics . The statistics reflect the trend in society of so many demands on people's time that leisure activities such as pleasure reading are showing a decline . The statistics from the Job Kiosk show more and more use which Mr. Adams, who has been job hunting, was quick to point out cuts in to the leisure time spent by many. These are areas being looked at by the Five -Year Planning Committee. Mr. Long provided a brief overview in a handout form of preliminary budget requests for 2008. These requests include downloadable audio books and being open more hours during the week . Mr. Ransick said that the literacy numbers are also showing a drop at Arapahoe Community College . The current generation of students is a very different generation. They have had more toys , but not necessarily more books. Mr. Ransick says he is seeing generational changes meaning that readers tend to be older. The Five -Year Planning Committee will have their next meeting tomorrow night. (May 9) At the previous meeting the Committee came up with a Mission Statement and goals for the next five years. At the next few meeting the Committee will come up with action plans for each of the goals discussed. Then the Committee will present their report to the Board and later it will go to City Council. Mr. Adams said he found the current issue of Vanity Fair's editorial page to be of interest. He read briefly from some of the comments published about the March cover of Vanity Fair. The comments were mixed, with some quotes being similar to those expressed to the Board at last month's meeting by members of the community. -1 - ,,-' Mr. Long noted that in the Board 's packet there were copies of two policies which needed updating . The first policy, Public Posting I Distribution of Literature needs to be updated by removing outdated references to the Bookmobile . The second policy , Comprehensive Collection Development & Maintenance Policy has been re -written to reflect current practices , e .g . non -book materials . There was a brief discussion about the Collection Development Policy. Mr. Adams asked that copies of the old Collection Development Policy be included in the packet for the next meeting so that the Board could compare the policies. 07 -13 Motion: That the Policy for Public Posting I Distribution of Literature be accepted as written, striking out references to the Bookmobile . Moved by: Yvonne Russell Seconded by: Bervette Williams The Motion passed . There was a brief discussion of the 2008 Budget Requests . Mr. Long reported that the Volunteer Reception on Saturday, May 5 had been well received with about 50 people in attendance. Member's Choice Ms. Russell said she just loved the recent Author Open House . Her husband had recogn ized a need for coffee for the authors and started a "coffee cart" using a book cart which went over very well. She said she would not be at the June meeting. Mr. Kruk said his business had been horrible in April, yet now in May it is booming! Things are good . Life revolves around kids , aging parents. His wife's father passed away recently in Virginia Beach , Virginia. • Mr. Tomasso said that the City Council Budget Workshop is scheduled for Saturday, May 19. His house • now has a roof, 4 walls and siding on all but 1 side. It is all coming together. Mr. Tomasso 's father is coming to live with him. It will be a challenge moving him from the house he has lived in for 60 years!. Ms . Pilgrim said she and her family will be going to San Diego in 2 weeks to see her son , David graduates from college with a degree in Business. Her son now is job interviewing in Cal ifornia , though he will be home this summer. Life is busy but good. Ms. Clayton thanked everyone for their help with the Author Open House. From all reports it was a resounding success! One of the nicest things to arise from the Open House is the Girl Scout Troop who helped with the Author Reception became so excited about actually meeting an author that the girls have decided to have a book club . Their first meeting will be May 24 in the Board Room with local author, Lynda Sandoval who the girls met at the Open House. Mr. Adams said he also had enjoyed the Author Open House. One of the people he met was a publisher who he has since connected with about his book. His parents are mid way through their 2 month visit. All is going well. His wife is back to work and he is looking for work! Mr. Ransick said his son who had played Junior Varsity baseball this spring at college was recently put in to pitch in the last inning of the last Varsity game . He did so well that the coach has said he will be on the vars ity team next year. Ms. Williams said she has many tulips blooming from the bulbs she planted after her trip last spring to Holland. Not much exciting is going on in her life. All present were reminded to visit the exhibit at MOA titled,"ArchiTEXTure : Reinventing the book". There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8 :05 p.m. - 2 - •