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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - Library Advisory Board - Meeting Date: 8/26/2023C&7 G1 R A R! 4 0 N A MINUTES LIBRARYADVISORY BOARD GLENDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY 5959 W. BROWN ST. GLENDALE, ARIZONA 85302 AUGUST 26, 2023 9:00 a.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL Present: Diane Kocur, Chair Haydee Kukowski, Board Member (virtual and later, in -person) Theresa Fowler, Board Member Meegan Tosh, Board Member Absent: Gary Johnson, Board Member Also Present: Michael Beck, Chief Librarian Dawn Ferro, Library Administrator Esther Peneff, Administrative Support Specialist 3. CITIZEN COMMENTS None. 4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES a. LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES OF MAY 10, 2023 Board Member Fowler moved, Board Member Tosh made the second, to approve the May 10, 2023, Library Advisory Board minutes as written. Motion carried 4 — 0. 5. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Beck welcomed new Board Members Fowler and Tosh. a. INFORMATION: UPDATE ON LIBRARY OPERATING HOURS Mr. Beck announced the City Council approved the budget for additional library staff members and so the library hours will be increased from 45 hours to 51 hours weekly at each branch after Labor Day. He shared the weekly schedule and said the hours will be consistent between all the branches. He thanked the Board, City Administration, and Council for the wonderful opportunity for the community. b. INFORMATION: LIBRARY BUILDING AND TECHNOLOGY PROJECTS Mr. Beck provided detailed information on library building and technology projects, which included the following: • Two new automatic material sorters, one each for the Main Library and the Foothills Library. An RFP will soon be prepared for selection of a vendor. It is hoped the sorters will be installed by the year-end holidays. • New security gates with updated technology to be installed at the Main Library. • The Foothills Library had new automatic doors installed and the parking lot was redone. • Heroes Park Library: o New portable umbrellas for the outdoor patios; consideration of permanent shade o Consideration of permanent signage for the west side o Consideration of clear acrylic panels on the patio, instead of solid blue, for visibility of the beautiful lake view • Velma Teague Library: o The carpet has been cleaned. o The west side entrance has been closed due to the City Hall renovation. All patrons must enter through the east side. o The pony wall near the restroom will be removed due to ADA issues. o Lighting enhancements have been done and will continue to be completed. • Main Library: o Options to address and redo the Main Library skylights due to moisture issues. c. ACTION: LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD FY2023-24ACTION PLAN Mr. Beck provided the current Board goals and facilitated discussion for the FY2023-24 Library Advisory Board Action Plan. Board Members discussed what they liked most about the Glendale libraries and what they would like to see included in the future. Board Member Fowler inquired about any outreach to seniors in assisted living. Ms. Ferro explained that a staff member conducts outreach to assisted living facilities, however, has met with some resistance still in the wake of COVID and keeping residents safe. Board Member Kukowski suggested the library showcase post secondary opportunities in both college and careers, similar to the College Depot in Phoenix. Mr. Beck said this was similar to the IDEA Center. He said he will reach out to his contacts in Phoenix and inquire about the grant they received for the College Depot. Board Member Fowler asked if military opportunities would be included as well. Mr. Beck said the library does have military recruiters from time to time and the library has an outreach table at the Stand -Up for Veterans event. Chair Kocur inquired about services offered to home school groups and other alternative educational groups. She also commented on the need for quiet spaces and comfortable seating at libraries. Mr. Beck explained the focus on quiet and comfortable places at the libraries. Board Member Kukowski asked about electric vehicle charging spaces at the library. Mr. Beck said he would be reporting on this topic in the next agenda item. [Board Member Kukowski entered the meeting in person.] Chair Kocur requested a way for the community to show appreciation to library staff. She said the staff truly served everyone and served well. Mr. Beck said the library staff was very diligent, creative, and innovative. He said in the past, the Board has done letters of appreciation for long-term employee retirements. He said Board attendance at events is always appreciated. Chair Kocur said she would like to see a more formalized appreciation. She suggested an article about different staff members in the Library Insider. Board Member Tosh inquired about any early childhood education. Mr. Beck said there were programs for birth on up. He said he would have a staff member give a presentation on programming at a future Board meeting. Board Member Kukowski moved, Board Member Fowler made the second, to approve the FY2023-24 Library Advisory Board action goals as follows: • Advocate for continued expansion of programming • Promote post -high school workforce opportunities • Recommend continued outreach to assisted living, senior centers, and alternative schools • Recommend improvement of awareness of library programs Motion carried 4 — 0. a. Mr. Beck updated the Board members on current Library activities, operations, and projects. Highlights included the following: • The smartphone app for the library is still in progress. • The Summer Reading Program has concluded, and a presentation will be given on the program at the next Board meeting. • The Main Library will receive two electric vehicle stations installed on the west side. The contractor was recently at the library reviewing the site. 7. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS Board Member Kukowski welcomed the two new Board Members and thanked the Chair for leading the retreat. Chair Kocur also welcomed the two new Board Members. 8. NEXT MEETING The next meeting of the Library Advisory Board will be held on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., in the Board Room of the Main Library, located at 5959 W. Brown St., Glendale, Arizona, 85302. 9. ADJOURNMENT Board Member Tosh moved, Board Member Kukowski made the second, to adjourn the meeting at 10:13 a.m. Motion carried 4 — 0. The Library Advisory Board meeting minutes of August 26, 2023, were submitted and approved this 13th day of Se t mber 2 3. �N Est r Peneff for Denise KazVWzak, Accuracy Solutions Recording Secretary