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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011/01/06 (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 6, 2011, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. The meeting was called to order at 6 p.m.by President Hairston. Present were Members Amsler, Coberly, Hairston and Temkin. Also present were: Robert Karatsu, Library Director, Michelle Perera, Assistant Library Director, Renee Tobin, Principal Librarian, Cara Vera, Senor Librarian, Karye Hood, Reference Services Coordinator,Allen Callaci,Back to Basics Coordinator, Rosie Manela,Adult Literacy Coordinator, Carol Durkel, Office Specialist II and Vivian Garcia, Administrative Secretary. B. CONSENT CALENDAR Bl. Approval of Minutes: December 2, 2010. MOTION: Moved by Member Amsler to approve the minutes, seconded by Member Coberly. Motion carried 4-0-1 (with Haddon absent). President Hairston requested that Public Communications be moved up at this time. F. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC President Rebecca Davies of the Library Foundation Board presented an oral report to the Members on Telethon 2011 and the 2011 Library Calendar. 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 the Libraries had been closed starting December 24 through December 29. Opened on December 30 and 31 and then closed January 1 and 2. He stated that Monday, January 3, 2011, was the busiest day ever in the Library's history. Library Board Minutes January 6, 2011 Page 2 Robert Karatsu,Library Director, stated that the State Library had contacted staff this afternoon and the Rancho Cucamonga Public Library had received two new grants. The first one is for$100,000 for the Rancho KIDS, Part IV. The grant is to fund additional Play and Learn Islands to loan out to other Libraries. The second grant is for$75,000 for the Local History 2.0: Portal to the Past. This grant will be used to create a branded local history web site that will include hundreds of photos of local history, virtual tours of historic houses, an interactive on-line time line, historic aerial photographs additional digital and oral stories and photos of items from the Rancho Cucamonga local history archive. Robert Karatsu, Library Director, stated the Friends of the Library at their annual December breakfast meeting presented a check to the Mayor for$50,000. The total amount donated from the Friends for the calendar year 2010 is $125,000. President Hairston stated the breakfast was a fantastic event. The volunteers were very proud of their donation. b. Review of current statistics. Oral report by Robert Karatsu, Library Director. Robert Karatsu, Library Director, reviewed the statistics with the Board. C2. Budget Report: Report presented by Robert Karatsu, Library Director. Robert Karatsu, Library Director, reviewed the budget with the Members. C3. Children's Services: Oral update by Renee Tobin, Principal Librarian. Renee Tobin, Principal Librarian,reviewed the December events with the Members which included the Spark of Love Toy Drive and the annual Cookies and Carols programs. Renee Tobin, Principal Librarian, stated staff will be hosting a two day Performer's Showcase at the Cultural Center next week. C4. Archibald Library: Oral update by Karye Hood, Reference Services Coordinator. Karye Hood,Reference Services Coordinator,reviewed the December classes with the Board. There were twenty attendees at the Intro to E-bay Class on December 14. Attendees of the computer classes tend to start with the beginning class and continue to the last class offered in the series. Karye Hood, Reference Services Coordinator, stated that there were 692 check-outs of the e-books and e-audio books. Library Board Minutes January 6, 2011 Page 3 C5. Paul A. Biane Library: Oral update by Cara Vera, Senior Librarian. Cara Vera, Senior Librarian, stated Passports had been very busy this week. There were twenty-five phone calls today for Passports. This coming Saturday is full. Cara Vera, Senior Librarian, stated there will be a special event, Super Sportstacular Night,a tribute to sports on Friday, January 28, from 7 to 9 p.m. D. BOARD BUSINESS D1. Review of book, "In the Night Kitchen" by Maurice Sendak. Staff report attached. Discussion moderated by President Hairston. President Hairston reviewed the staff report with the Members of the Board. President Hairston stated that her thoughts were that the book was not appropriate in the current collection. She felt the book should be moved from the picture book collection to the juvenile fiction collection. Member Temkin stated that the book had been checked out over 300 times and this was the first complaint on the book. She stated that she felt the book was in the appropriate place and should remain in the Easy section of the Library. Member Coberly stated that parents should monitor what their child reads and should review the book before checking it out. He stated that he felt the book should not be moved from the Easy section of the Library. Member Amsler asked what the age was for the juvenile collection. Renee Tobin, Principal Librarian, stated the juvenile collection is from third to seventh or eighth grade. Member Temkin stated that the reading level of the book is not third grade. Member Amsler stated that children are more at risk at watching television than reading a book at the Library. She stated that book should remain as a picture book. After discussion, the following motion was made. Library Board Minutes January 6, 2011 Page 4 MOTION: Moved by Member Temkin for the book, "In the Night Kitchen"by Maurice Sendak to remain in the picture book selection where it is currently shelved, seconded by Member Coberly. Motion carried 3-1-1 (with Haddon absent). D2. Overview of"Back to Basics" and Adult Literacy Programs. PowerPoint Presentation by Back to Basics Coordinator Allen Callaci and Adult Literacy Coordinator Rosie Manela. Back to Basics Coordinator Allen Callaci presented a PowerPoint presentation on the Reading Enrichment Program to the Board. Adult Literacy Coordinator Rosie Manela presented a PowerPoint presentation on the Literacy Program to the Board. E. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING El. Telethon 2011 E2. 24/7 Services G. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Moved by Member Amsler to adjourn, seconded by Member Temkin. Motion carred 4- 0-1 (with Haddon absent). Respectfully submitted, Vivian Garcia Administrative Secretary Approved: March 3, 2011