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ORANGE PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEFS
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January 21, 1991
I.Roll Call
The regular meeting of the Orange Public Library Boazd of Trustees was
called to order at 4:30 p.m. by Chairman Tom Saenz at the Santiago Aills
Branch Library.
Present: Trustees Gorham, McEwan, Saenz, and Way. Also present: Eugenia
Wong, Head of Technical Services; Karen A. Leo, Library Director; and Jan
Fronaberger, Administrative Secretary.
Absent: Trustee Courtney.
II. Approval of Minutes
Trustee Gorham moved that the minutes of the December 17 meeting be
approved as presented. Seconded by Trustee Way. Motion carried.
III. Library Director's Report
Library sta6stics supporting the Library Director's Report were distributed at
the meeting and discussed.
IV. Legislative Update
Director Leo relayed a message from absent Trustee Courtney suggesting
a letter of congratulations be sent to Senator Seymour for his appointment
to the Califomia Senate seat vacated by now-Governor Wilson.
Trustee Gorham agreed to attend the CLA-GRC workshop on 7anuary 31 in
Long Beach in the place of Trustee Courtney. Trustees McEwan, Gorham
and Director Leo will attend, along with Friends' representatives, Corinne
Alkofer and Nancy Ann Just.
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V. Old Business
A. Library Automation Project
1. 11 Load Response Time Performance Test
Inlex has advised Director Zzo that they will not be able to
provide the software update by March 1. At this dme
they are unable to establish an exact compliance date. Director
Leo suggested that Trustees consider possible legal action in
the event Inlex cannot comply with the contract.
2. Diat Access to Library Database
Access to the library database from personal or business
microcomputers is available through three telephone lines.
Director I.eo provided Trustees with a brochure explaining this
new service in detail.
B. Friendly Stop
Aileen Angel wiil not be able to continue in a full-time capacity due
to an automobile accident she was involved in in December. Director
Leo feels the Friendly Stop requires a fuli-time manager and has
initiated recruitment for this position.
The Friendly Stap's relocation was discussed. Director I.eo suggested
the trailer which will house Friendly Stop is large enough to provide
space for the literacy program if our grant application is approved.
C. Planning Process
1. Adoption of Roles, Goais & Objectives
Each of the four roles recommended by the Planning Process
Committee was discussed, the first two being primary roles and
the last two secondary roles. Director Leo proposed to the Board
that the fourth role of Independent Learning Center be changed to
Formal Education Support Center. Discussion ensued about both
roles in relation to the needs of the Orange community.
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Trustee McEwan moved that the Formal Fducation Support
Center be adopted as the fourth role. Seconded by Trustee Way.
Motion carried unanimously.
Trustee Gorham moved that the Goals and Objectives for
1991192 be adopted as presented. Trustee McEwan seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
D. Joint Use Facilities with Rancho Santiago College
The December meeting of the Joint Use Facilities Task Force was
not held, so Director Leo had no information to relay.
E. Main Library Manager Recruitment
Four persons have been interviewed for the Senior Library
Manager position. Director Leo will check the references of all
finalists. Director Leo thanked Tmstee McEwan for serving
on the oral boazd to screen and rate applicants.
VI. New Business
A. Main Library Space Needs
Space needs for the Main Library until a new Main Library is
built were discussed. Director I.eo advised Trustees of several
possible solu6ons being invesrigated by City staff, including
utiliza6on of the Holland House at Shaffer and EAst Chapman
for Administration and Technical Services offices.
B. Direct Laan TYansactions
The quarterly report from the State Library of non-resident's use
of library materiats was furnished by Director Leo for Trustees'
information. Use by Santa Ana, County, and Anaheim residents
was tracked by each OPL facility.
C. Annual CALTAGWILL Workshop
This Mazch 9 training and planning workshop for trustees
will be held at the Placentia Library District.
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D. Next Meeting Date
Motion was made to change the next meeting date to Monday,
February 25, at the Main Library, as the regulaz February
meeting date falls on a City holiday, by Trustee McEwan and
seconded by Trustee Gorham. Mofion carried unanimously.
VII. Public Presentations
There were no public presentations.
VIII. Announcements
A. Volunteer Recognition Celebration
Director I.eo invited Trustees to attend the Library's Annual Volunteer
Recognition Celebra6on on April 17, 7 - 9 p.m., in the Main Library's
Community Room.
B. 1991 Meeting Schedule
The schedule of 1991 Library Board mee6ngs was accepted as presented.
C. Other
Director Leo informed the Trustees of her recommendation of Meredith
Martini to the Mayor for appointment to the Santiago Library System
Advisory Board.
It was moved by Trustee Way that the meeting be adjourned. Seconded by Trustee
Gorham. Motion camed. The mee6ng was adjourned at 5:35 p.m.
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