02-27-2006 LBOT MINUTES - APPROVED
CITY OF ORANGE LIBRARY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
ORANGE PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Minutes of Board Meeting held February 27, 2006
Library HQ/Technical Services conference room
230 E. Chapman Avenue (basement), Orange
I. CALL TO ORDER
1.1 Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Westfall led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1.2 Roll Call
Trustees Present: Chair Douglas Westfall, Trustee Mark Clemens, and Trustee Nancy
Collins.
Absent: Vice Chair Jonell Schlund.
Staff Present: Library Director Nora Jacob, Library Services Manager Yolanda
Moreno, Senior Librarian Rosanne Miller, and Administrative
Assistant Jan Reichert.
1.3 Adoption of Agenda
Trustee Clemens asked to move items 5.1 and 5.2 (New Business) to the front of the
agenda, and then moved to adopt the agenda as modified. Trustee Collins seconded
the motion, and it carried unanimously.
1.4 Approval of Minutes
Trustee Clemens moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held January
23, 2006 as presented. Trustee Collins seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
V. NEW BUSINESS
5.1 Proposed policy (action requested), Cell Phone Usage Inside the Library
Ms. Jacob reported that public sentiment and changes in behavior expectations have led to
this proposal of an amended policy proposal on cell phone usage. It includes: 1) Cell
phone ringers are to be turned off; 2) Conversations should be kept short; 3) Speak quietly
when using the cell phone; 4) No cell phone usage in the posted quiet zones; and 5)
Patrons should report inappropriate cell phone use to a library staff member. Trustee
Clemens moved to approve the policy as presented; Trustee Collins seconded the
motion, and it carried unanimously.
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Minutes of Board Meeting Held February 27, 2006
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5.2 Discussion on Proposals to Implement Self-Checkout
Ms. Jacob reported that Circulation staff recommended the following proposals to
implement self-checkout once the expanded new Main Library re-opens: 1) Raise fine
limit to $10 for the first three months; 2) Limit new patrons to three items on their first
checkout (no change); 3) Extend the duration of library-card viability for all users – both
resident and non-resident – to expire in two years; and 4) Shelve books for “Holds Pickup”
where patrons can pick up materials without ever coming to the Accounts Desk. Trustees
supported the second, third and fourth items, and asked for more information about item 1.
They asked library staff to look into what other libraries are doing regarding fine limits,
then bring that information back for further consideration at the next Board meeting.
Trustee Clemens moved to approve Items 2, 3 and 4 as presented; Trustee Collins
seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Item 1 (with more info) will be on
the March agenda.
II. LIBRARY DIRECTOR’S REPORT
2.1 Monthly Report for January,2006
Ms. Jacob reviewed the written report narrative, emphasizing another lively month for the
library. Highlights included continued work on budget preparation; over 400 tickets have
been taken/sold for the OPLF opportunity drawing for a 2006 red Ford Mustang
convertible; the FISH! philosophy was introduced to library staff and will be implemented
at each branch; and storytimes at the Block at Orange and The Village at Orange are going
well – moms and kids love it! On a sad note, Ms. Jacob added that there was another
break-in at the Main Library construction site. This time, part of the fence was knocked
down and 150 feet of copper piping was stolen. To catch or deter would-be robbers, the
Orange PD has implemented a series of heightened security measures.
2.2 Financial Report for January, 2006
Ms. Jacob reported that the Library is in good shape and on target for the fiscal year.
III. BOARD REPORTS
3.1 Report from Chair Westfall
None.
3.2 Report from Foundation Liaison
Ms. Jacob reported for Ms. Schlund that OPLF’s Underwriting Party raised $20,000.
Board Members continue to sell opportunity drawing tickets for the 2006 red Ford
Mustang convertible with 400 tickets taken or sold to date; a new “Live at the Library”
show is now running on the City’s cable-TV Channel 3; and the Foundation received a
$50,000 donation from the Mark Chapin Johnson Foundation.
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ORANGE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Minutes of Board Meeting Held February 27, 2006
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3.3 Reports from Trustees
Trustee Collins reported that one person showed up for the Homeschooling program on
Feb. 22 at the El Modena Branch Library. Senior Librarian Rosanne Miller gave a
presentation, and much useful information and resources were given to the attendee. The
next Homeschooling program will be on Mar. 22 at the Taft Branch Library.
IV. OLD BUSINESS
4.1 Update, Main Library Expansion
4.1.1 Construction progress report
Ms. Jacob reported that the Main Library is 53 percent completed, on schedule
and within budget. She added that the roof and ceiling structure will need to be
reworked, and this will most likely affect the schedule. Rain and bad weather
still may also affect the schedule.
4.1.2 RFID progress report
Ms. Moreno reported that RFID tagging is 71 percent complete. Staff is far
ahead of schedule, and if the team continues at this pace the RFID tagging of all
books should be completed by the end of March.
4.1.3 Purchase of Opening Day Collection report
Ms. Moreno reported that the City Council authorized a $434,000 contract with
Baker and Taylor for 80% of the opening day collection. (Direct orders to other
vendors will comprise the remaining 20% of orders.) Baker and Taylor
representatives came to Orange for two days to set up the needed profiles of
different collections, and they were very impressed with all the background
work and preparation given to them by Cataloger Robin Manley.
4.1.4 Purchase of shelving, office & library furniture, and equipment
Ms. Moreno, Adult Librarian Kitty Crary, and others are working with LPA’s
interior designer on our needs. The RFP for Shelving will be issued on Friday,
March 3; the RFPs for Library Furniture and Office Furniture are being worked
on and will be going out in the near future.
4.1.5 What’s next: staffing, policies, other?
• Ms. Jacob continues meeting with the City Manager and his team on
staffing proposals for the expanded new Main Library.
• No funding is available from the California State Library to support
staffing for the Literacy Center. Ms. Jacob, Ms. Miller and Ms. Crary
will meet to discuss other options possible.
• Ms. Jacob and Ms. Miller are working on new policies needed for when
Main re-opens. The goal is to bring policies on a steady basis from here
on out to Trustees for approval.
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ORANGE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Minutes of Board Meeting Held February 27, 2006
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VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ms. Jacob noted that Trustees would be welcome to attend the March 21 City Council hearing
on the budget in support of the Library’s workplan objectives.
¾ Sat., March 11, 2006 – “Second Saturday on Site” tour (Girl Scouts emphasis), 9 a.m. @
Main Library construction site.
¾ Sat., April 8, 2006 - “Second Saturday on Site” tour, 9 a.m. @ Main Library construction site.
¾ Sat., April 29, 2006 – “Orange Crate Cabaret Encore!” fundraising gala, 6-10 p.m. @
Chapman University’s Bush Conference Center.
VII. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Collins moved, and Trustee Clemens seconded, to adjourn the meeting. The
motion carried unanimously, and the meeting adjourned at 4:05 p.m. The next meeting
will be held on Monday, March 27, 2006 at 3 p.m., at Library HQ/Technical Services
conference room, 230 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange.
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Nora Jacob, Secretary to the Board Attested on