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orange public library• 101 north center•orange, california 92666.(714) 532-0391
ORANGE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
MINUTLS OF A REGiJLAR M�ETING
March 17, 19Bo
The regular meeting of the Library Board of Trustees was called to order at
4:30 p.m. by Trustee Courtney. '
Present: Trustees Courtney, Gorham, NcEwan, Saenz, Way. Also present,
Director naren A. Leo and Pat Fowler.
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as received.
Reports Presented and Discussed:
The Library Director's monthly report was reviewed and discussed. Trustee
Saenz said that the school district's decline in enrollment may correlate with
the drop in library circulation. I-Iowever, Director Leo stated a study had been
made which indicated there was not a direct correlation.
Director Leo reported a change in personnel assignment, Rosanne Miller, Librarian
I at Taft, will transfer to Main Library filling the vacancy in the Children's
Room. The Librarian I opening is now at Taft. Interviews for the position of
Head of Technical Services will be conducted April 16, 1986.
Director Leo reported on the mid-year budget requests which were approved. They
are: the painting and repairs for Edwards Nouse, E1 Modena's moving the periodicals
shelves behind the security gate and the moving of lech Services to the Main Library
and Audiovisual to the Edwards House. A brief discussion followed regarding the
allocation of the library materials budget. Karen pointed out the difference in
cost for purchasing books today compared with the cost in 1970. Trustee Way
asked what was the most expensive item in the capital requests. Karen said
the additional card catalog to add to the existing units for $8500 and the video
projection screen for $10,000 in the Cable TV budget.
A discussion about the public access Apple micro-computers ensued. El Modena is
considering removing tlieirs as it is costing about $1,000 per year and can be purchased
for approximately �2,000,
i:aren advised the Board that she is requestir�g a L�ranch Manager for the Main Library
equivalent to �he Branch Managers at Taft and El Modena and she also wants to
increase the hours for Proctors. Trustee Mc�.wan suggested checicing with the
Crossing Guard applicants as potential Proctors.
ORANGE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
MINUTES
March 17, 1986
An update on the Collection Agency status revealed that City Council had
approved the proposal and the contract would be drawn up. A brief discussion
followed and Karen explained the cost breakdown. With 500 accounts the agency
fee is $6.75/account. If we budget for 2,000 accounts, the fee drops to $5.75.
The cost is passed on to the delinquent borrower through a fee to them of $7.00.
Karen once more assured the Board that information about the program would be
widely publicized prior to implementation.
Trustee Courtney thanked everyone for their support of Sentate Bill 1220. Although
it was defeated, correspondence from Congressman Zewis explained another proposition,
Proposition 46, which was pending and which might help libraries.
Trustee Gorham reported the Friends had finally received their non-profit status
number. He explained how the Friends were able to purchase items for the library
that the library could not purchase for themselves, e.g. , microwave ovens, bottled
water, etc. Karen announced that the new Friends Executive Board wi11 meet
regularly once a month. Trustee Courtney will be attending as an ex-officio
member as will Director Leo.
Karen announced she would be attending the Public Library Association Conference
in St. Louis on April 2 - April 4 instead of the New York Conference o� the
American Library Association in July.
A photo session was scheduled for Board members at Brier Photography for a feature
article in the Summer issue of the Orange Progress. Monday, March 24, at 4:30 p.m.
was agreed upon by all members.
Director Leo stated she still wanted clarification from the City regarding fees
for the use of the community rooms. City Attorney Roberts is assisting her.
The resolution passed by City Council specifically stated the $25 fee would be
charged. However, numerous organizations are objecting to paying for the use
of a public facility. A discussion followed. Trustee Courtney felt the decision
should be made by City Council as it placed Director Leo in a difficult position.
Trustee McEwan said she felt the library should extend the use of the rooms to
the community organizations for good public relations. Trustee Saenz felt it
should be kept flexible. It was moved by Trustee Saenz and seconded by Trustee
Way that a recommendation be made to City Council to allow non-profit organizations
based in Orange to have the fee waived. Motion carried. Karen will seek agreement
from other department heads with responsibility for public meeting rooms before
taking the matter to City Council.
The meeting adjourned at 6:02 p.m. Next meeting is scheduled for April 21 at 4:30 p.m.
in the Library Director's office.
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Karen A. Leo, Secretary Attested April 21, 1986
to the Library Board
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