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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - Library Advisory Board - Meeting Date: 1/12/20222 Kj 3 5. CN47 G1 �Id7 A R I Z O N A MINUTES - APPROVED as AMENDED LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD GLENDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY 5959 W. BROWN ST. GLENDALE, ARIZONA 85302 JANUARY 12, 2022 6:OOP.M. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Present: Gary Johnson, Chair Timothy Ndavu, Vice Chair Bernice Harris, Board Member Eva Ndavu, Board Member Lauren Snair, Teen Haydee KuKowski, Board Member Absent: Diane Kocur, Board Member Also Present: Michael Beck, Chief Librarian Dawn Ferro, Administrative Librarian Liz Garcia, Administrative Librarian Ivy Jarvis, Librarian Esther Peneff, Administrative Support Specialist CITIZEN COMMENTS None. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES a. Board Member Eva Ndavu made the motion, Board Member Lauren Snair made the second to approve the December 8, 2021 Library Advisory Board meeting. Motion approved 6-O.minutes NEW BUSINESS a. ANNUAL ARIZONA SONGWRITERS MINI -FEST PROGRAM (Informational) Chief Librarian Beck stated that this is one of the signature events and introduces Ivy Jarvis, Programming Librarian. Last year we offered a virtual mini -Songwriters program in lieu of the Songwriters gathering. We offered five virtual lecturers that are recognized experts in the field. Three of the performances are on the City of Glendale YouTube channel for future viewing. More than 40 songwriters are published in six, one-hour long videos on the YouTube channel also. This year we will have the 25th Annual Arizona Songwriters in-person programming on Saturday, June 29th from 10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. This is the 13th year that the gathering has been held at the Glendale Library, prior years it was held at Encanto park in Phoenix. Ron Austin, retired Phoenix Parks & Recs. member and member of the Folk Music Community partnered with Jon Iger, founder of the Arizona Songwriters Association, to create the program initially. They are both members of the committee today. This program is offered by Members of the Association, West Valley Country Music Association and Folk Music Community. Newest members are Doug and Barbara Barnett. They offered help and sound support on two stages throughout the event. The Barnett's have also purchased two pop-up banners for the event with our new logo. The guitar logo was created by Meredith Jenson -Benjamin and well received by everyone. Michael Laskow, CEO and founder of TAXI, world's leading repertoire company will record the live event for the library. The event will have many performers for adults and children. We offer virtual lectures for those that want to view from home. For those attending in-person, we are limiting the number of guests inside. There are more than 60 performers scheduled throughout the auditorium, large meeting room, lobby, outside and online as well. There will be also be a food truck, Diner on Wheels, coming in for the event. Ms. Jarvis said there will be another program coming, Vision & Sound. This is an African American experience. A state-wide series of artist exhibits, presentations and events celebrating Black History Month. It is paid for by the City of Glendale Art Program. On February 6, from 2:00-3:30 p.m., Jenita Landrum is scheduled. She will showcase her exhibit "This and That". Discover how this experimental journey through the art process allows spectators to reflect on the representation of race, gender, and class in art. On February 7th from 6:00-7:30 p.m., Jacqueline Chanda is scheduled. She will discuss her research about the lives and cultures of Appalachian African Americans from South Central West Virginia. Member Kukowski asked if the Vision & Sound event is in-person only. Ivy Jarvis, Librarian, stated that it is only in-person. Chief Librarian Beck commends Ivy Jarvis for her hard work throughout the year obtaining many programs for the city. b. LIBRARY ADAPTIVE NEEDS PROGRAMMING (Informational) Chief Librarian Beck stated that this is a follow-up regarding a suggestion by Member Harris. Chief Librarian Beck introduced Liz Garcia, Administrative Librarian, who is our system -wide programming chair. Ms. Garcia stated that all our programs for children, teens and adults are open to everyone. Each program is adaptable, and we adjust to everyone's needs. We have ADA computers with larger font for those that need it. Ms. Garcia passes out the current list of the Library Adaptive Programming Partners. The library has partnership with groups such as AARP (over age 50), Area Agency on Aging and Benevilla (0-5 years old) to name a few. Chair Johnson asked if there were any questions. Chief Librarian Beck stated that our audience is the entire city. We look for innovative and creative ways to make sure we cover all special needs. Virtual programming did not exist two years ago pre-covid. Now there are many programs online. We have some staff that have sign language capabilities, and some staff are bi-lingual as well. Ms. Garcia stated that on the City of Glendale YouTube channel, Closed Captioning is available. Some of the hybrid programs like the book discussions are good for this group also. Chairman Librarian Beck stated that the buildings are ADA compliant, designated computers and adjustable tables for wheelchair accessibility. Chairman Librarian Beck stated that Ms. Garcia is responsible for system -wide programming for a community with a quarter of a million people. Chair Johnson asked if there were any questions. Vice Chair, Tim Ndavu, wanted to know if mental health was being addressed. Ms. Garcia commented that there is a collection development grant, Mental Well Being in You, in place. There will be lectures scheduled at the Foothills branch location. Chair Johnson asked if there were any questions. No other questions. 6. CHIEF LIBRARIAN UPDATE a. Chief Librarian Beck updated the Board of the following: • Summer Reading Program — We participate with Maricopa County and participants have doubled from 2020. • Budget Season — The budget looks fine and will have a presentation in May. • Master Planning — The first meeting was last week and will keep the board updated. Community input will be in February/March. The consultants, Rethinking Libraries, have won awards and are nationally known. • Chief Librarian Beck congratulates Chair Johnson and Vice -Chair Ndavu for being re- elected and the reappointment of board members. • Heroes Lake opening ceremony on Thursday, January 13th at 2:30 p.m. • Volunteers Appreciation luncheon was held on December 17th. Some of the volunteers, such as the Kesslers, have been with the library since 1999. There are approximately 1,000 hours donated each year. We appreciate our volunteers and wanted to recognize the great work they are doing. Chair Johnson asked if there were any questions. No other questions 7. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS Member Kukowski said that the Tempe and Mesa library were passing out Covid tests. Chief Librarian Beck will check on it. Vice -Chair Ndavu commends the great work regarding the Songwriters event. Member Eva Ndavu asked if there are plans for electric charging stations. Chief Librarian Beck will check on it. Chair Johnson asked if there were any more questions. No other questions. 8. NEXT MEETING The next regular meeting of the Library Advisory Board will be held on February 9, 2022 at 6:00 p.m., located at the Heroes Regional Park Library, located at 6075 N. 83rd, Glendale, Arizona, 85303. 9. ADJOURNMENT Board Member Snair made a motion, Board Member Kukowski made the second to adjourn the meeting at 6:34 p.m. The Library Advisory Board meeting minutes of January 12, 2022, were submitted and approved this 9th day of February 022. . / t /Z/ E;-tfTer Peneff G' Recording Secretary