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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - Library Advisory Board - Meeting Date: 5/13/2015 City of Glendale Library Advisory Board Meeting Minutes Velma Teague Library 7010 North 58th Avenue Glendale Arizona 85301 Wednesday, May 13, 2015 6:00 p.m. Call to Order Chairperson Wilson called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00pm. Board members Shelly, Grajeda, Fallucca, Collett, Vice Chairperson Sommer, and Chairperson Wilson were in attendance. Michael Beck, Chief Librarian, and Karen Reed, Library Manager, were present from the City of Glendale. In the audience was previous Chairperson of the Board Karen Aborne. n. Approval of Minutes — March 11, 2015 — Chairperson Wilson asked if there were any revisions or corrections to the minutes of March 11, 2015. Board member Fallucca stated she could not vote for approval, as her comments should have been included in the minutes. After some discussion, there was a motion made by Vice Chairperson Sommer to table the minutes. Board member Shelly seconded the motion, which was approved unanimously. Chairperson Wilson called for a motion for the minutes of April 8, 2015. Vice Chairperson Sommer noted recognition of her appointment, as Vice Chairperson should be included in the minutes. Mr. Beck said Board member Fallucca, although absent, was excused. That should be noted as well. Board member Grajeda made a motion to approve the April 8, 2015, minutes as revised. Board member Collett seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. ui. Business from the Floor— Chairperson Wilson asked for any Business from the Floor. Ms. Karen Aborne, Glendale citizen, introduced herself and stated she would be returning to the Board for a third term. She asked if when the Board tours the Media Center could there also be a tour of the book dispenser building proposed then as well. Ms. Aborne stated that Council member Aldama asked to Minutes - Library Advisory Board Meeting May 13, 2015 Page 2 extend the library hours for the summer at Velma Teague. She said she was interested if the library would be opening early, stay open later, or what was being proposed. iv. Library Board Member Recognition Mr. Michael Beck, Chief Librarian, recognized outgoing Board member Grajeda for his service. Board member Grajeda was the teen member volunteering on the Board. The Board wished him well in his future endeavors. v. Velma Teague Branch Library Tour and Renovation — Chairperson Wilson called for this item. Mr. Beck and Administrative Librarian Greg Kinder provided a walking tour of the newly renovated Velma Teague Library. Mr. Kinder provided details as to what had been removed and replaced beginning with the carpet, which was 17 years old. He stated the adult computer lab was relocated to the Adult area of the library thus keeping adults somewhat out of the children's area. The Board took a walking tour of the Velma Teague Library (6:16pm to 6:31 pm). vi. Summer Reading Program — Chairperson Wilson called for this item. Ms. Merideth Jenson-Benjamin, Administrative Librarian for Public Service at the Main Library, said the Summer Reading Program has been offered for many years. She said reading over the summer helps kids do better when they return to school. Studies conducted since 1970 show that kids who do not read during the summer vacation could possibly be as much as two grades behind those children who do read. She added it has been proven that reading relieves stress. Ms. Jenson-Benjamin discussed the library's upcoming summer reading programs through a Prezi demonstration. She provided some background regarding the program from what it has been in the past and what is taking place this year. She noted the summer reading program will be open for all ages and runs from June 1 through August 1. Ms. Jenson-Benjamin reviewed some other upcoming summer events coming to the libraries. Board member Fallucca asked if there was a paper application that she could distribute to encourage people to apply for a library card. Ms. Jenson-Benjamin said no, and explained the process. Minutes - Library Advisory Board Meeting May 13, 2015 Page 3 Ms. Jenson-Benjamin added at the peak of the program there were 7,000 youth enrolled in the Summer Reading Program. She added there is no budget for this program next year. Board member Grajeda asked if there would be additional venues added to the Culture Pass Program. Ms. Jenson-Benjamin said there would not be any added. In fact, she said the Children's Museum would no longer be participating at the end of May and The Phoenix Zoo would no longer be participating after June 2015. This item was for information only. vu. Chief Librarian Update Chairperson Wilson asked for the Chief Librarian Update. Mr. Beck presented and updated members on current library activities, operations and projects. • Main Library Carpet Installation — Mr. Beck said on Friday, May 15, the Main Library would have new carpet installed in all the public areas. He noted the carpet was approximately 25 years old. • Two LSTA (Library Services Technology Act) Grants Awarded — Mr. Beck said two grants were awarded totaling approximately $64,000. These are federal funds administrated through the Arizona State Library. Ms. Reed provided more details of the grants received. The first was entitled, "Tell Your Story at Your Library", and carries a literary focus. A total of$22,450 was received from this grant request. Ms. Reed said the second was written by Kristen Fletcher-Spear and was entitled, "Do Something Atat Your Library", which was awarded in the amount of $39,689. This was to increase technology skills and digital literacy of the patrons. • Media Center Library Concept — Mr. Beck said staff was advised to explore the possibility of having a library located on the third floor of the Media Center. • Upcoming Programs — Ms. Reed reminded that the Summer Reading Program would begin June 1. • Other — Mr. Beck read information received from the Economic Development Department regarding the potential location of the light rail through the downtown area of the City of Glendale. They are looking for volunteers to apply to provide input, suggestions, and concerns. Library Advisory Board Comments and Suggestions Chairperson Wilson asked for comments and suggestions from the Board members. Minutes — Library Advisory Board Meeting May 13, 2015 Page 4 Board member Fallucca asked if the Board would be vacating its summer meetings. Chairperson Wilson said no as there were many upcoming items, which needed to be discussed. Board member Grajeda said he was excited about the summer reading program. As this was his last meeting, he thanked the Board members for allowing him to participate and serve his community. Vice Chairperson Sommer thanked the staff for their dedication and assistance. She stated she was proud to be part of the Board. ix. Adjournment — With no further business, Chairperson Wilson adjourned the meeting at 7:27pm. The next regular meeting will be in the Large Meeting Room at the Main Library on Wednesday, June 10, 2015, at 6 PM.