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orange public library • 101 north center • orange, california 92666
library direCtor ORANGE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
martin erlich MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
(714)532-0381 June 16, 1980
The regular meeting of the Orange Public Library Board of Trustees was called to order
at 4:30 p.m. in the office of the Library Director.
Present: Truste.es Courtney, Diaz, Gorham, Lehman and Tavis
Absent: None
The minutes of the previous meeting, May 19, 1980, were approved as read.
Reports Presented and Discussed:
Monthly report from the Finance Director dated 5/31/80
Monthly report of library service dated May 1980
Agenda Items:
NIELSEN SB 958
Senate Bill 958, a bill to fund public libraries in the state of California, was referred
to a Sub-committee on Education to resolve several policy issues which were raised. The
bill calls for the State to pay 20% o�'a library budget and the local library pays 80%.
NEW LIBRARY BOARD MEMBER
The Oran e City News, June 4, 1980, announced the vacancy on the Orange Public Library
Board of Trustees. As of this date the Mayor has not appointed a Trustee to replace
Judith Lehman.
SUMMER READING GAMES
Joan Blumenstein, Head of Children' s Services, received a Proclamation from the City
Council kicking off the summer reading games in Southern California. The art work
being used by many Southern California libraries was created by Rosemarie Williams,
Taft Branch Library.
BOOK SECURITY SYSTEM
The Book Security System has become an accepted way of life for most library patrons.
It should reduce book theft by 80�/.
EBELL CLUB
Mr. Erlich gave a talk on local history and ephemera to the Santa Ana Ebell Club June 4.
ORANGE PUBLIC LIBRA.RY BOARD MINUTES
June 16, 1980
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BUDGET HEARING
Mr. Erlich invited the Library Board of Trustees to attend the budget session rn Council
� Chambers June 7.7 at 4:00 and 7;00 p.m.
ALA. CONFERENCE JUNE 27 - JULY 4
Mr. Erlich wi11 attend the American Library Association Annual Conference.
XEROX COPIER
� As a courtesy, a11 Library Board members may have copies made on the Xer�x copier at
no charge, A1�. staff inembers wi11 be notified by memo.
PERSONNEL �
At present there are six library positions vacant as a result of the freeze. On
June 17 City Council wi11 decide whe�ther to lift or continue the freeze,
Nancy Long; Library Assistant, celebrated her 20th anniversary with the Orange Public
Library.
SENIOR CITIZENS
Senior citizens are meeting in the E1 Modena Branch Library Community Room on a
�' temporary basis unti.l such time as their own facility is ready for occupancy.
JUDY LE HMA.N
Chairman Court�:e� presented. Trustee Lehman a plaque from City Council in recognition of
her years of service as a Library Board member. It was moved by Trustee Courtney,
seconded by Trustee Tavis, that Judy Lehman be commended for her years of service.
Motion was unanimously approved.
The meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
Next regular meeting Monday, July 28, 1980, 4:300 pom. in the office of the Library
Directorm City Clerk to be so notified�
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