HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-05-02 Library Commission SummaryKenai Advisory Library Commission
Kenai Community Library Activity Room
May 2, 1995; 7:30 PM
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF APRIL 4, 1995
5. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
6. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
7. OLD BUSINESS
A. LIBRARY EXPANSION PLANS
B. FRIENDS OF LIBRARY REPORT
C. APRIL SUNDAY HOURS
D. VACANCY
E. OTHER
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. JUNE BOOK SALE
B. NEXT MEETING DATE
C. OTHER
9. COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
10. ADJOURNMENT
Library Commission
***Minutes***
May 2, 1995- 7:30 p.m.
Kenai Library Chambers
Chairman Kathy I-leus
1. ROLL CALL
Members Present:
Kathy Heus, Carol Brenckle, Bob Peters, Janet Brown, Janice Rodes,
Vince O'Reilly
Members Absent: Katherine Komelis
Also Present:
Emily DeForest, Ethel Clausen, Christine Monfor, Debby Fahnholz
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Janet Brown MOVED to approved the agenda as written.
motion and the agenda was approved.
Bob Peters SECONDED the
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Bob Peters MOVED to approve the minutes as written.
miautes were approved.
Janet Brown SECONDED. The
4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
None.
5. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Emily DeForest stated that there would be a budget meeting next week. Library monies
would probably not come up until the following budget meeting. She stated that circulation
was down slightly in April. Patronage was also down. Though April circulation is up in
comparison to the same time last year. The new tables are being constructed and should be
completed by tomorrow. She has information on a library leadership project if anyone is
interested in attending.
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7. OLD BUSINESS
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Library Expansion Plans - Kathy Heus stated that there was no way to get adequate
lighting to book shelves when books are stacked from six inches to six feet off the
ground.
Emily asked if anyone felt them should be an Alaskan Room. She stated she would
prefer to have Alaskana information separated in the non-fiction area rather than in a
separate room. Carol Brenckle stated she would like to see a local history room.
Janice Rodes asked if there would be a limitation of stack space. Emily DeForest
stated there would be a new video setup that will have the videos in a viewer box
instead of a carousel like they are in now.
Bob Peters asked about having the meeting room set up to allow city council meetings
here and allow city hall to free up existing space. Christine Monfor stated she had
brought this' up at one of the work sessions and the other members did not seem very
receptive to the idea. She stated there were two reasons for the expansion. The first
was because of ADA regulations. The second was to make additional space for
library expansion.
Friends of the Library - Kathy Heus stated there was a meeting yesterday. A
newsletter has been put together and will be marled out tomorrow. The Friends talked
about a signing party for Anita Hakkinen, a local author. The signing party will
depend on the availability of the author and the availability of books. It was a
possibility they might use this to kick off the summer reading program which begins
on June 7. Anyone wishing to actively participate in the Friends meetings is welcome
to attend the meetings.
April Sunday Hours - Kathy Heus stated that April Sunday hours had been completed
and attendance was good. Janet Brown asked if it would be a problem with personnel
if Sunday hours were added on a regular basis. Emily DeForest commented that them
were qualified personnel to run the library, but additional personnel would be helpful
and she was hesitant to request additional personnel. She stated more public comment
was probably needed.
Carol Brenckle MOVED that April Sunday hours have been proven effective and
suggested trying another month, such as October. Janice Rodes SECONDED the
motion. Kathy Heus asked if this should be with paid personnel or with volunteer
staff. Emily DeForest suggested that they continue with volunteers as they did in
April, with shortened hours. A vote was taken that was unanimous.
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Vacancy - Kathy Heus welcomed Lorrene Forbes as a new member to the
Commission.
8. NEW BUSINESS
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June Book Sale - Kathy Heus stated that the annual book sale will be held June 9 and
10 in the library parking lot. Any book donations are welcome and volunteer help
will be needed.
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COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
None.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Vince O'Reilly MOVED to adjourn. Carol Brenckle SECONDED the motion.
was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
The meeting
Respectfully submitted,
Debby J. Fahnholz
Library Commission
May 2, 1995
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