HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-09-04 Library Commission SummaryKEN& ! ADV I SORY L ! BRARY COMM ! SS ! ON M I NUTES
Kenai Community Library
Kathy Heus, Chair
September 4, '1990
1. CALL TO OR_DER~: The meeting was called to order by Kathy Heus,
Chair, at 7:41 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL' Kathy Heus, Carol Brenckle, Linda Wetzel, and Janice
Rod.es. Dr. Paul Turner was excused. Also in attendance: Emily
DeForest, Library Director; COuncilwoman Chris Monfor, Ad Hoc;
and Ethel ¢lausen, KPC Librarian.
3. ~PPR~OV~.O.~ ..... A.~EN_DA; Commissioner Brenckle moved to approve
the agenda. Commissioner Wetzel seconded. Agenda was
approved by unanimous consent.
4. A.PPROV_~ .....OF ........ ~I_NUT~E~.S ...QF ~N~ .....5_.., 1990 :.~ Commission Rodes noted
there is no "H" in Redes. Motion from Commissioner Brenckle
and second by Commissioner Redes to approve the minutes as
correct ed. Mot i on carri ed unanimous 1 y.
PER___S_ON_ S .... S~H__E_D_U_~.E_D~..._T_O_. ...... BE HEARD;.. None.
6. D,!~.~T_Q__R.~$--_R~PORT: SUmmer reading program went wel 1 wi th 157
children signing up and reading 848 books. The party was
attended by 92 young people and the~ were given prizes for
various accomplishments. Shannon Kovac, Carol Ford, July
Neal and Debbie Fautk were commended for their help with the
party. During the summer Mrs. DeForest atten4ed the American
Library Association Conference in Chicago and the Pa¢~ic
Northwest Library Conference in Port[and. She enjoyed seein~
the new products~ displays and computers. Mrs. DeForest
advised that $142 had been stolen from the desk in the
library. The incident is still being investigated; and ~n
the ~uture, the money is being placed elsewhere.
7. .O_L_D
a. Summer Reading Program: In addition to what was a4dressed
under the Director's report, the children produced a cookbook
and each Commissioner was ~iven a copy. The possibility of
selling the cookbooks at the Book Fair was ~iscussed.
b. Library Goals and Objectives: Commissioner Brenckle asked
~or a copy of the Library Bill of Rights and the ALA Freedom
to Read Statement to assist in reviewing the goals and
objectives. Chairwoman Heus noted that some of the objectives
'had been reached while others needed to be adjusted. There
was discussion of grants and how the~ are obtained and
discussion of services for the handicapped. Commissioner
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Brenckl'e moved to place the goals and objectives on next
month's agenda so the Commissioners can thoroughly review
them and then go over them line item by line item at the next
meeting. Commissioner Rodes seconded. Motion carried
un an imo us I y.
'c. Library Policy Regarding Donated Material: The Commission
reviewed the 'Library Policy on acceptance of gifts. Commissioner
Brenckle suggested having a promotion to buy your library a book
~or Christmas. Mrs. DeForest then discussed the pros and cons
of such a promotion as well as other methods of accepting
donations. Commissioner Wetz'el suggested having a tree decorated
with book ornaments and then the people desiring to donate
could sign their names on the book ornament of their choice.
d. Library Ball. The idea of a Library Ball has been relayed
to the Board. A~ter discussion, it was ~elt since the
Bi-Centennial celebration will include a ball that this may
not be a good time ~or one.
8. NEW BUSIN..E_S~.~L
a. Book Sale Date ~or 1991: A date has not ~et been set;
however, Mrs. DeForest will attempt to conEirm February 15 &
16 or February 8 & 9 as a second choice.
b. Library Board Update: The Board will 'meet Thursday with
new members and a re-organization will then probably take
place. The Board's renewal o~ non-profit status has almost
been complet
9. ~_Q!~_X~.~_S_I_QNER COMMEN.T_S~QU_E_S...?~gNS; ....
Commissioner Wetzel is looking ~orward to 'working on the goals
an4 objectives. Chairwoman Heus noted and appreciate4 the nice
~ormat of the-agenda, and' she welcomed the new secretary.
10. ADJ
After Commissioner Brenckle's motion to adjourn, Chairwoman Heus
adjourned the meeting at 8:41 p.m.
Res ectfully s mitred;
Earl ene Reed,- Secretary