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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - Minutes - Library Advisory Board - Meeting Date: 3/11/2020MINUTES LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD VELMA TEAGUE LIBRARY 7010 N 58TH AVE GLENDALE, ARIZONA 85301 MARCH 11, 2020 6:OOP.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL Present: Gary Johnson, Chair Karen Aborne, Board Member Diane Kocur, Board Member Eva Ndavu, Board Member Timothy Ndavu, Board Member Absent: Jon Davis, Board Member Also Present: Dawn Wasley, Library Administrator Kayla Martinez, Administrative Support Specialist 3. CITIZEN COMMENTS If citizens wish to speak on a matter concerning the Library Advisory Board that is not on the printed agenda, please complete a Citizen Comments Card and provide it to the designated staff person prior to the beginning of the meeting. Once your name is called by the Chairperson, please proceed to the podium and state your name and address for the record. Please limit your comments to a period of three minutes or less. 4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES a. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 12, 2020 MINUTES ACTION: Library Advisory Board Minutes of February 12, 2020. Board Member T. Ndavu moved, Board Member E. Ndavu made the second, to approve the February 12, 2020 Library Advisory Board meeting minutes as amended with the following changes: • Page 2, section 5a states, "Chief Librarian Beck will administer..." and should be changed to "Chief Librarian Beck administered..." • Page 2, section 5b states, "Changes were made based on the recommendations from the Teen Library Council and any teen who came..." and should be changed to "Changes were made based on the recommendations from the Teen Library Council and any teens who came..." • Page 3, section 5c states, "Chief Librarian Beck and Heroes staff will update the Board..." and it should be changed to "Chief Librarian Beck and Heroes staff updated the Board..." • Page 3, section 5b states, "At the teen space opening at Foothills, 69 teens came through space in a matter of four hours." It should be changed to "At the teen space opening at Foothills, 69 teens came through the space in a matter of four hours." • Page 4, Section 7 states, "Board Member Aborne commented that she had overheard that a strip mall and condos were coming to the North East corner of Heroes Library..." and it should be changed to "Board Member Aborne commented that she had overheard that a strip mall and condos were coming to the North East corner of 83 rd Ave and Bethany Home Rd..." • Page 4, section 7 states, "Chief Librarian Beck informed the Board Member Aborne..." and should be changed to "Chief Librarian Beck informed Board Member Aborne..." • Page 2, Section 5b states, "...allow teens to have an area that will allow them to feel comforted and safe." Should be changed to "...allow teens to have an area that will allow them to feel comfortable and safe." Board Member E. Ndavu suggested to Chair Johnson that she look over the minutes before the Library Advisory Board meetings since she is a professional editor. She explained that it would allow for less time to be spent on editing and grammar and more time on statutory items. Chair Johnson recommended that they first speak to the proper authorities and look at the policies to see what is allowed. AYE: Chair Gary Johnson Board Member Karen Aborne Board Member Diane Kocur Board Member Eva Ndavu Board Member Timothy Ndavu Passed 5. NEW BUSINESS a. FY2020-21 LSTA GRANT CYCLE IDEAS Library Administrator Dawn Wasley presented information on the five Library Services & Technology Act grant applications that have been submitted: • Kindergarten Readiness $25,500 - The goal of this project is to focus on preschool -aged children and their parents in this school readiness program. Traditional Story time's have been a standard in youth services but changing it to create the parental and child education component will make a more substantial impact on our community. • Alternative Formats for Children & Teens $25,000 Grant - The goal of this project is to focus on children and teenagers aged 3-18. We are looking specifically at alternative format materials, such as large print books and picture book audiobooks for these ages. The alternative format material has exploded this past year with materials for children and teenagers. Utilizing picture book audiobooks will allow pre -readers and beginning readers to start their reading journey on a stronger foot. Large print material for children and teens will provide extra support for struggling readers, as well as those with visual impairments, within our community. • Collections & Programming for Diverse Voices- The Library sees a need within communities for authors to represent their own stories, histories, and cultures. Collection development librarians will seek out dynamic names writing in the vein of the #ownvoices, including bestsellers, new and independent writers, and writers working in the margins and/or with smaller publishing houses. The Library will include Spanish language materials. The Library will focus on print fiction and nonfiction for adult audiences. The Library will work with existing book clubs at all library locations to incorporate diverse titles as part of their scheduled discussions. Programming may also include author events that introduce readers to a variety of cultures and life experiences. • Velma Teague Wi-Fi Hotspot $4000— Wi-Fi hotspots will allow the Velma Teague Library to provide internet services to patrons who may not have access due to financial barriers. The grant will provide 20 hotspots that can be checked out in 3 -week periods. • Main Wi-Fi Hotspot $4000— Wi-Fi hotspots will allow the Velma Teague Library to provide internet services to patrons who may not have access due to financial barriers. The grant will provide 20 hotspots that will be checked out in 3 -week periods. b. VELMA TEAGUE LIBRARY AND INFORMATIONAL TOUR Velma Teague Librarian Greg Kinder provided the Board with an informational tour of the branch highlighting the following: • Velma Teague Library Branch opened in 1971. • Velma Teague Library has an average of 37 programs a month. • Fridays are dedicated to seniors. • New lightweight and stylish public computer seating was purchased. • New book table displays were purchased. • Remodeled Teen Level- Up area. • The Free Little Library book area. 6. CHIEF LIBRARIAN UPDATE a. In Chief Librarian Beck's absence, Library Administrator Dawn Wasley updated the Board Members of the following: • The brand-new seed library program. • Spring Training Reading Challenge will be ending Friday. The grand prize winner will be announced on Monday and winners will receive tickets and signed memorabilia. • Three new Public Service Assistants were hired and will be working at Heroes, Main and Foothills. • Mike followed up with Board Member Aborne's inquiry regarding the new housing development near Heroes. He verified that there would be a new housing development by the name of Stonehaven across from the park. 7. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS Board Members T. Ndavu, E. Ndavu and Vice Chair Kocur commended Mr. Kinder in all the great work he is doing at Velma Teague. Board Member Aborne informed Ms. Wasley that she appreciated Mr. Beck looking into her inquiry. However, the Stonehaven area is on the southwest corner, and she was initially wanting information about the northeast corner and will still require a follow-up. Board Member Aborne also asked if the National Library Proclamation will be at council next month. Ms. Wasley informed everyone that she was unaware of the date but that she would relay the questions to Chief Librarian Beck so that he may find out more information. 8. NEXT MEETING The next regular meeting of the Library Advisory Board will be held on April 8, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at the Foothills Library located at 19055 N. 57th Ave., Glendale, Arizona, 85308. 9. ADJOURNMENT Motioned by Board Member Eva Ndavu, seconded by Board Member Diane Kocur AYE: Chair Gary Johnson Board Member Karen Aborne Board Member Diane Kocur Board Member Eva Ndavu Board Member Timothy Ndavu Passed The Library Advisory Board meeting minutes of March 11, 2020 were submitted and approved this 22 day of August, 2020. Kayla Klartinez Recording Secretary