HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998 03.03 Library MinutesCITY OF APACHE JUNCTION
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
1177 N. Idaho Road
Regular Meeting
March 3, 1998
A regular meeting of the Apache Junction Library Board of Trustees was held
March 3, 1998 at 6:05 p.m. at the Apache Junction Library pursuant to notice as
prescribed by law.
Roll Call
Present Absent
Griffing, Kendra
Nolan, Peter
Poteet, Joyce
Rineholt, Pamela J.
Schoeph, John
Staff: Pamela Loui, Library Director
1. Acceptance of Agenda:
2. Acceptance of Minutes for February
3, 1998 Regular Meeting:
3. Correspondence and Communication:
4. Committee Reports:
a. Community Relations Committee
Gardner, Barbara L.
Little, Millie
Motion was made by Kendra Griffing
and seconded by John Schoeph to
accept the agenda.Motion passed
unanimously.
Motion was made by Peter Nolan
and seconded by Joyce Poteet to
accept the minutes for the February
3, 1998 Regular Meeting.Motion
passed unanimously.
None.
The committee has not met.
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5.Librarian's Report
6. Old Business:
a.Continuing discussion on computer
use policy
7. New Business:
a.Report on the Coolidge joint meeting
of interested Library Board and
Friends of the Library members
within Pinal County
Pam Loui discussed the statistical report
which combines the statistics from
Dynix and Follett.January and February
both show a decline in circulation.
Patron visits are similar to last year.The
literacy and humanities programs
continue to bring patrons into the library,
as do the storyhours.The library now
subscribes to Investor's Business Daily.
She thanked those who worked at the
City's Lost Dutchman Days booth.The
entry into the parade went well.
At this time there is a federal Senate Bill
and a Arizona House Bill (2456)
currently being proposed regarding the
interne and access.It has been
suggested that no changes be made to the
current policy due to pending
government action.The Library
Channel has been ordered as well as a
site license for most stations.
Pamela Rineholt reported that there were
representatives from various library
boards, friends and staff.The discussion
was interesting but general.There is an
interest in holding future meetings.
Apache Junction is slated to host a
meeting on Saturday, October 3, 1998 at
10:00 a.m.The Board will ask the
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March 3, 1998
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b.Discussion on a short presentation
individual Board members can make
to community groups about the
library
c.Report on the US West Technology
training in Denver and the plans for
classes to be offered to the public in
March.
8.Call to the public:
9.Request for future agenda items:
10.Adjournment:
Friends if they will provide lunch.AzLa
will be November 4-6, 1998.It usually
has a meeting for board members every
other year.There will be a White House
conference in Phoenix on August 6-8,
1998.Contact Pam Loui if you wish to
attend.
Pam Loui handed out brochures about
the library and highlighted a few items
that the board members could discuss.
In the future we will give brochures to
Welcome Wagon to hand out.
Karen Rauls reported that a team
consisting of two high school students, a
senior volunteer and herself attend the
Tech Academy the week of February 23.
Plans are currently being made for
classes on introductory classes for
Microsoft Word and the interne.They
will be offered at no charge.
None present.
Report on US West Classes
Report on Endowment Fund project
Report on Community Relations
Committee
Motion was made by Kendra Griffing to
adjourn.It was seconded by Peter
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March 3, 1998
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Nolan.Motion passed unanimously.
Meeting was adjourned at 6:53 p.m.
President