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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997 01.07 Library MinutesCITY OF APACHE JUNCTION LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES 1177 N. Idaho Road Regular Meeting January 7, 1997 A regular meeting of the Apache Junction Library Board of Trustees was held January 7, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. at the Apache Junction Library pursuant to notice as prescribed by law. Roll Call Present Little, Millie Conolly, Cheryl Griffmg, Kendra Rineholt, Pamela J. Namsick, Jean A. Schoeph, John Staff: Pamela Loui, Library Director 1. Acceptance of Agenda: 2. Acceptance of minutes for December 3, 1996 Regular Meeting: 3. Librarian's Report: Absent Gardner, Barbara Motion was made by Jean Namsick and seconded by Kendra Grilling to accept the agenda.Motion passed. Motion was made by Pamela Rineholt and seconded by Kendra Grilling to accept the minutes for the December 3, 1996 Regular Meeting.Motion passed. The Board was reminded of the Volunteer Tea to be held on Friday, January 10th at 3:00.There will be an AzLA Legislation Day on January 28, 1997 that is good for Board members to attend. City of Apache Junction Library Board of Trustees Regular Meeting January 7, 1997 Page 2 4. Committee Reports: a. Lost Dutchman Parade Committee: b. Community Treasure Committee: c. Public Relations Committee: 5. Old Business: a. Discussion on Home Rule strategies to inform the public: Work is proceeding on the Book Worm concept. John Schoeph met with Gary Nine about the 7th graders participation in the Essay Contest being held to promote the library.Gary estimates that 60-70%of nearly 400 7th grade children do not use the library. He suggested a video tape be recorded for children and teens to view to see what the library has to offer them, then follow up with a one hour tour. The school system would bus 30 students at a time to the library.The students would then write essays after viewing the video and taking the tour.March and April would be possible months to do this.It was suggested that children can also enter the "Kids Connect at the Library" contest sponsored by American Library Association and Suave. Committee needs the next calendar to update brochures. John Schoeph expressed his view that as individuals in the community, Board members could educate those we come in contact with about the Home Rule issue.Official publicity pamphlets will be distributed at the Library to help inform the public. City of Apache Junction Library Board of Trustees Regular Meeting January 7, 1997 Page 3 6. New Business: a. Report on the "Networking to Support Libraries" seminar: 7. Call to the public: 8. Requests for future agenda items: John Schoeph, with input from Jean Namsick and Pamela Rineholt , reported on the seminar he attended as part of the AzLA Library Conference.The program was sponsored by the Department of Library, Archives and Public Records for Library Board and "Friends of the Library" members.Jack Short, a person who has devoted much of his life to volunteering on behalf of libraries as both a Board member and a Friend, gave a very informative talk.He encouraged Board members to be more responsive to raising funds in light of less federal and state funding being granted to libraries. He suggested seeking out bequests and establishing an endowment for the local library.He also encouraged Board members to become Friend of the Library.One idea offered was to use something like a "Welcome Wagon" to introduce newcomers to Friends of the Library and the library's services. Ed Namsick asked if one week would be enough time for the essay contest and would this be an assignment for the 7th graders? Continuing education. Review policies and procedures each month. City of Apache Junction Library Board of Trustees Regular Meeting January 7, 1997 Page 4 9. Adjournment: Secretary Motion was made by Millie Little and seconded by Jean Namsick to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 6:56 p.m.