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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-06-07 Library Commission SummaryKenai Advisory Library Commission June 7, 1988, 7:30 pm Kenai Community Library AGENDA 1. Call to order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of agenda 4. Approval of minutes- May 3, 1988 5. Persons scheduled to be heard 6. Director's report 7. Old Business a. Law Library subcommitee report from Council Meeting f'mal committee approval 8. New Business a. Access to computers/software b. Other 9. Commissioner's comments and questions 10. Adjournment KENAI LIBRARY COMMISSION June 7, 1988', 7-30 PM Minutes of Regular Meeting Held, Kenai Community Library Presiding- Kathy Heus, Chairwoman Present Absent Kathy Heus Carol Brenckle Janice Rodes Dennis Simmons Susan Smalley Paul Turner Doug Emery (excused) In Attendance- Emily DeForest, Library Director; Chris Monfor, Councilwoman 1. CALL TO ORDER ~ ,, The meeting was called to order at 7-30 PM. 2. ROLL CALL Roll was called. Six Commissioners were present with one absent. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved as presented. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - MAY 3, 1988 MOTION ,, , Commissioner Brenckle moved to approve the minutes as presented. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner. Motion passed. 5. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD None. 6. DIRECTOR'S REPORT It was noted that the camera and speakers were installed. Director DeForest announced that bar coding is continuing and KENAI LIBRARY COMMISSION June 7, 1988 Page -2- someone from Dynex will be available around the first of July to help with getting on line and start circulation. 7. OLD BUSINESS a. Law Library Subcommittee Report from Council Meeting. Final Committee Approval. Commissioner Brenckle stated that her report to the Council was favorably received, and there was general approval of the members' names submitted. Commissioner Brenckle announced the final committee approval of the names of the law library committee members- Shannon Turner, Magistrate Robin Turnbull, Clerk of Court Chris Schmidt, Assistant Borough Attorney Jeff Jefferson Gus Rose Chris Malone Emily DeForest Ethel Clauson Carol Brenckle The next committee meeting will be the last Tuesday of the month and she will report back to the Commission. Commissioner Brenckle also reported that the city will not pay for any extra secretarial service for any subcommittee for any commission. A copy of the minutes of the subcommittee will be furnished to the Commission after approval. Commissioner Brenckle suggested two alternates- (1) Blaine Gilman, and (2) Tucker Thompson. Director DeForest reported that she received a telephone call from Cynthia Fellows of the Alaska Court System in Anchorage. She is interested in the project for the Court System in Anchorage. She will be here the second week of July to look over the situation. KENAI LIBRARY COMMISSION June 7, 1988 Page -3- 8. NEW BUSINESS a. Access to Computers/Software Chairwoman Heus reported that Commissioner Emery has some concerns with access to the library computers by junior high students. The junior high school ussues licenses to all students, to allow them to use the library computers. His concern was that since Nikiski school was going on line, how would that affect their junior high students in their ability to use the library computers. Director DeForest reported that students from the private schools bring a note from their teacher. She stated they also must have a library card. Chairwoman Heus said the other concern was that the library did not have word processing software for the patrons to use. There was fUrther discussion regarding the type of word processing programs that are available. b. Other Chairwoman Heus asked about any critical business the Commission would have since there will not be a quorum in July or August. She suggested that the City should be requested to seek applications for the student representative. She appointed Commissioner Dennis Simmons to follow up on this and contact the schools as soon as they are open. He will report back at the next Commission meeting in September. 9. COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS Councilwoman Chris Monfor announced that there was an opening on the Council. Anyone interested can contact City Hall. Chairwoman Heus extended a thank you to Director DeForest. She informed the Commission how well the public library worked with the school library and the students in their research processes and learning how to use different resources this past year. She stated that the students were very appreciative also. 10 . ADJOURNMENT KENAI LIBRARY COMMISSION June 7, 1988 Page -4- MOTION Commissioner Turner moved for adjournment. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Brenckle. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 8-40 PM. Wilma L. Staton Niva s Clerical Services for the City of Kenai