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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010/01/14 (Min) Library Board of Trustees CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES A. CALL TO ORDER An adjourned meeting of the Library Board of Trustees was held on Thursday, January 14,2010, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. The meeting was called to order at 6:05 p.m. by President Coberly. Present were Members Haddon, Hairston and Nagel. Also present were: Robert Karatsu, Library Director, Michelle Perera, Assistant Library Director, Cara Vera, Senor Librarian, Karye Hood, Reference Services Coordinator, Casey Marcarello, Reference Librarian,Angelical Trummell,Children's Librarian/Paul A.Biane Library,Carol Durkel, Office Specialist II and Vivian Garcia, Administrative Secretary. B. CONSENT CALENDAR B1. Approval of Minutes: October 21 (Haddon abstained) and December 10, 2009 (Nagel abstained). MOTION: Moved by Member Hairston to approve the minutes for October 21, 2009,seconded by Member Nagel. Motion carried 3-0-1-1 (with Amsler absent). MOTION: Moved by Member Hairston to approve the minutes for December 10,2009,seconded by Member Haddon. Motion carried 3-0-1-1 (with Amsler absent). C. LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S STAFF REPORTS Cl. Library Status Report: Oral reports presented by staff. a. General announcements. Oral report by Robert Karatsu, Library Director. Robert Karatsu, Library Director, stated a copy of the Rancho Cucamonga Library Quarterly News was one of their handouts for the Members. Also,a flyer regarding a CALTAC Workshop on March 13 at the Crowell Public Library in San Marino. If any of the Members would like to attend,please contact Vivian Garcia, Secretary, and she will register you. Michelle Perera,Assistant Library Director,stated that this is grant season. One of the grants being applied for by Library staff is the National Leadership Grant which is due on February 1. b. Review of current statistics. Oral report by Robert Karatsu, Library Director. Library Board Minutes January 14, 2010 Page 2 Robert Karatsu, Library Director, reviewed the statistics with the Board. C2. Budget Report: Report presented by Robert Karatsu, Library Director. Robert Karatsu,Library Director, stated that the revenues were doing pretty well and that items are being checked out. Robert Karatsu, Library Director, stated that there will be a special Council meeting next Tuesday regarding the City's Budget. C3. Children's Services: Oral update by Renee Tobin, Principal Librarian. Angelica Trammell, Children's Librarian/Paul A. Biane Library, presented an oral report on the Children's Services division. She stated that there were holiday programs,a Charlie Brown program and a Cookies and Carols program in December. Isabel Guzman, Library Assistant, and Wess Garcia,Library Assistant,had worked hard on both of the programs. There were over 400 attendees from the programs which were held at both libraries. Angelica Trummell,Children's Librarian/Paul A. Biane Library,stated that the children's staff had turned in the Family Place Grant which is for$15,000. Library staff should receive notification by the end of the month. C4. Archibald Library: Oral update by Karye Hood, Reference Services Coordinator. Karye Hood, Reference Services Coordinator, stated that December was a busy month. She reviewed the stats on page 13 with the Board. She reviewed a flyer of upcoming computer classes with the Board that had been handed out. C5. Paul A. Biane Library: Oral update by Cara Vera, Senior Librarian. Cara Vera, Senior Librarian,stated that in December,there had been a half day In-service for the full time library staff focusing on the second floor of the Paul A.Biane Library. City Manager Jack Lam had started out the in-service with an update on the budget. The guest speaker for the In-service was Amanda Wilcox, Professor at Cal State San Bernardino. She reviewed the stages of child development and the importance of play in their development. Cara Vera, Senior Librarian, stated that Friday, February 19a', would be the fourth annual Black History Cultural Arts Night. The theme would be the Underground Railroad. The event will include music and crafts. Library Board Minutes January 14, 2010 Page 3 D. BOARD BUSINESS DI. Review of expiring terms on Library Board of Trustees. Discussion led by Library Director Robert Karatsu. Robert Karatsu, Library Director, stated that if the Members listed with their terms expiring in June could please let him know if they are interested in being reappointed to the Board. D2. Presentation of Digital Storytelling Training. Oral presentation by Karye Hood,Reference Services Coordinator. Karye Hood, Reference Services Coordinator, stated that the Library had received a$10,000 grant from the State Library for recording of short oral history videos. Staff is creating a small history room at the Paul A. Biane Library. On Friday, June 4t', there will be a Historical Cultural Night Event. Library staff is working with the Planning Department and the local historic groups in the area. Casey Marcarello,Reference Librarian,presented and review the video,"The Paradox of History", which was Brooke Lyon telling about her Great Grandparents that came to Rancho Cucamonga in 1942 with the Board. D3. Brainstorming for 2010. Discussion led by Bob Coberly, President, Library Board of Trustees. President Coberly asked if the Members would be interested in having one of the scheduled meetings to be held at a different location and have a brainstorming session for 2010. The Members agreed to the idea. The meeting will be scheduled for the regularly scheduled February meeting. Staff will work out details. E. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING E1. Analysis on the cost to reach a child through the bookmobile. Library Board Minutes January 14, 2010 Page 4 F. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC None G. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Moved by Member Nagel to adjourn,seconded by Member Hairston. Motion carried,4- 0-1 (with Amsler absent). Meeting adjourned at 7 p.m. Respectfully submitted, V� � Vivian Garcia Administrative Secretary Approved: February 11, 2010