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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-08-03 Library Commission SummaryCITY OF KENO "04/ Cajew; l 4 �4,"„ 210 Fiaalso Avenue, suite 200 %enai, AX 9%11-77% T610160ae 907-2M7933 FAX07-20-3014 XMMI ADVISORY LIBRARY COMMISSION KXMI COMIMUNITV LIBRARY ACTIVITY ROOM AUGUST 31 1993 Chairsan, Jerry Hanson ***AGENDA*** 1. CALL TO ORDER 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 5. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 7. OLD BUSINESS a. Goals and Objectives - Deforest b. Friends of the Library Brochure - Heus c. Summer Reading Program - Brown d. Survey Wrap-up - Hanson e. Book Sale Report - Deforest a. Clarion on Computer - Hanson b. Class(es) on using the Library facilities - Hanson C. $5,000 State Grant - Deforest 9. COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS/OUESTIONS KMI ADVISORY LIBRARY COMISSION August 3, 1993 Kenai Coaaanity Library Jerry Hanson, Chairman 1. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Chairman Hanson at 7:30 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL: Commissioners present were: Hanson, Heus, Brown, Rados, Quesnel, Brenckle, and Meyer. Also present were Library Director DeForest and KPC Librarian Clausen. l; • ' • e i , 4 1" Chairman Hanson requested to place Nancy Brown's report on the summer reading program when she becomes available. Hearing no objections the agenda was approved. �• • .044 • lf1-! - a Hearing no objections, the minutes were approved. 5. PER8008 SCEMMUM TO BE HEARD: None 6. LIBRARIAN'S REPORT: DeForest reported that July was not as busy as June possibly because commercial fishing was in full swing. She reported the new City Manager, Thomas Manninen, was now on the job. He wants to see all the jolt descriptions re -written as they are not definite enough and problems with ADA may occur. It has been discovered that the State is not insuring the community service workers so the City will not be using any court appointed community service workers until the insurance issue can be settled. Volunteers are insured by the City. Brenckle suggested having the community service workers sign a waiver much like that the police department uses for their ride -a -longs. 7. OLD BUSINESS: a. Summer Reading Program. Nancy Brown reported about 300 children signed up for the program. The theme this year was "Do Wild --Read". Corrie Hall coordinated the program with crafts once a week relating to wetland issues. Reading certificates were handed out at a picnic held at �. KENAI ADVISORY LIBRARY COMISSION August 3, 1993 Page - 2 the baseball park. Approximately 160 parents and children attended the picnic. City Manager Manninen also attended the picnic. Discussion occurred regarding thanking Corrie for the wonderful job *be did on the program. Chairman Hanson will write an applause from the -Commission thanking Corrie and the businesses who participated. b. Goals and Objectives. Commissioners reviewed the goals achieved by the library in FY 92-93. Chairman Hanson suggested to note circulation is up 11,000 over FY 91-92 which is a 15% increase. Library Director DeForest discussed some grants that had been received noting that the City gave $14,000 instead of the $12,000 received from the State Grant. The Wildwood Grant is $7,000 this year instead of $5,000. Also a $5,000 grant from the legislature was received. C. Friends of the Library Brochure. Commissioners looked ,-T, over the new library brochure and were quite impressed. Some brochures were taken to the Bi-Centennial Visitor Center and were well received. d. Survey Wrap Up. Discussion regarding survey and what was learned from it to project future expansion, goals, and objectives. A large amount of people are using the library for the reference section, magasines and newspapers which is also one of the biggest costs for the library because of it always having to be updated. A packet will be made up for the Council Members and local legislators. A cover letter will be written by Brenckle and Heus explaining the significance of the results from the survey. ACTION TAKEN: METER MOVED TO PRINT UP 15 COPIES OF THE COLORED GRAPUS FOR THE FACKM AT AN EZPENSE NOT TO EXCEED $100. BRENC.LE SNCOwU. MOTION CURRIED WITH UNANIMOUS CONSENT. A final draft of the packet to be sent will be prepared for Commission approval at the September meeting. S. Book Sale. The book sale was a great success and generated approximately $2,300. Leftover books were also put on a cart in the foyer for sale and $114 has been collected. KENAI ADVISORY LIBRARY COMMISSION August 3, 1993 Page - 3 8. WON BUSINESS: a. Clarion on Computer. Chairman Hanson has talked with Ron Hughes from the Peninsula Clarion about getting the pages from the Clarion on a CD disk and putting it in a library computer. A few of the details need to be worked out, but the Clarion is willing and so is the library. b. Class(es) on using the library facility. Chairman Hanson and Heus expressed concern that some people are very intimidated by the new computers and suggested short classes be given to instruct people how to use the equipment. Videos were also suggested as a teaching tool. c. $5,000 State Grant - Library Director DeForest stated this is a new one from the legislature for library materials. Chairman Hanson suggested inviting the local legislators to meet with the Commission and the Board of Trustees sometime before the session to show them the survey r^* packet and to discuss the fact that this library is becoming a regional library. Brenckie stated the work Chairman Hanson and Heus have done on the survey and the ideas generated from it are very exciting. She is looking forward to working more with it. Ed Meyer was welcomed to the Commission. The next meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 7. 8=8 MW= TO ADJOURN AND BROWN SWONDED. CHAIRMAN HANSON ADJOURNED THE MEETINQ AT 8:50 P.M. Respectfully s tted, latr��lene Ree ,/Recording Secretary for the City of Kenai