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Home My WebLink About2000-10-03 Library Commission Summary KENAI LIBRARY COMMISSION KENAI COMMUNITY LIBRARY ACTIVITY ROOM OCTOBER 3~ 2000 7:30 P.M. AGENDA ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER/~ ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3' APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- September 5, 2000 ITEM 4' PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5: REPORTS ao Director Friends of the Library City Council Liaison ITEM 6' OLD BUSINESS ao Update-- Prime Time Family Reading Time Program ITEM 7: NEW BUSINESS ao Discussion -- Goals and Objectives Discussion-- Upcoming Budget Concerns ITEM 8: COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS ITEM 9' INFORMATION ao Kenai City Council Action Agendas of September 6 and 20, 2000. ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT KENAI LIBRARY COMMISSION KENAI COMMUNITY LIBRARY ACTIVITY ROOM OCTOBER 3~ 2000 7:30 P.M. CHAIR BOB PETERS~ PRESIDING ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL Chairman Peters called the meeting to order at 7'35 p.m. The roll was taken as follows' Present: Absent: Others Present' Heus, Brown, Peters, Brenckle, Amen, Rodes, Forbes None Librarian Jankowska, Councilman Moore, Emily Deforest, Cory Hall, and Contract Secretary Kellerby ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL MOTION: Commissioner Heus MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and Commissioner Brenckle SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- September 5, 2000 MOTION: Commissioner Brown MOVED to approve the minutes of the September 5, 2000 meeting with the amendment that under 5-b. Friends of the Library the last sentence should read "The dinners will be offered on October 27 and 28 and the raffle's first prize will be $7,500." Commissioner Brenckle SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None ITEM 5: REPORTS 5-a. Director - Director Jankowska reported on the September Monthly Management Report she passed out to the Commission. She also reported on items she would like to ask for in the next budget such as new or upgraded library chairs; more shelves for books because the library has run out of room for more books; a larger book budget because books are more expensive; and a staff person to do computer maintenance. She noted the volunteer hours were down which greatly affects the library. 5-b. Friends of the Library- Commissioner Heus reported on the book sale. She also noted about half of the CD collection had been purchased and were ready for check out. Heus added, the Friends had also discussed having Bobby Norfolk do the story telling in December. She asked that everyone keep selling raffle tickets and the entertainment for the dinner for two will be the Dixieland Band, Robert Byrd, and some short plays. Bylaws were approved for membership to be terms of three years and members drew staggered lots. She spoke of the "Friends of the Library Newsletter" and some fund raisers they were working on. She also gave information on their current funds and expenditures. 5-¢. City Council Liaison - Councilman Moore congratulated Commissioner Amen and the KCHS Cross Country team for placing fifth in the state and winning regions for the first time ever. He reported the City Council would consider accepting a grant of $6,300 from the State for the library at their October 4 meeting. ITEM 6' OLD BUSINESS Discussion -- Update/Prime Time Family Reading Time Program Cory Hall noted in her update that the program was doing very well. She also reported on a picture and article the Peninsula Clarion did on the reading program. ITEM 7: NEW BUSINESS 7-a. Discussion -- Goals and Objectives The Commission reviewed and discussed the current Kenai Library Goals and Objectives included in the packet and recommendations for changes were noted (see attached draft). These changes will be included in the next Commission meeting packet for more discussion and approval. 7-bo Discussion - - Upcoming Budget Concerns There was much discussion on the need to have a storage area for the library and where there might be space available. It was suggested to ask for funds to use for storage in the next budget. ITEM 8: COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS/QUESTIONS Members commented on their thoughts of this meeting and Commissioner Brown reported that Alaska had been recognized to compete in the Scholastic Books competition. Commissioner Amen reported that as their KCHS monthly community service, it was suggested students come and help the library shelve books. ITEM 9: INFORMATION 9-a. Kenai City Council Action Agendas of September 6 and 20, 2000. ITEM 10' ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Commissioner Brown MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Brenckle SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. The meeting was adjourned at 9'35 P.M. Minutes transcribed and prepared by: Susan Kellerby, Contract Secretary LIBRARY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 3, 2000 PAGE 2 KENAI COMMUNITY LIBRARY GOALS & OBJECTIVES 2000/2001 (Draft) GOAL A: Review and implement building plan of the library annually. Objective 1' Bring facility into compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act of 1994. Objective 2' Continue to support expansion of library facilities. GOAL B: Make recommendations to the Library and Council to improve library services and continue to provide quality services to the citizens of Kenai as measured by the City of Kenai and Library Patron Survey. Objective 1: Maintain current library hours including Sunday hours. Objective 2: Support the Friends of the Library (Kenai Community Library, Inc.) in its efforts to increase community and corporate support of the library and its services. Objective 3' Promote state/city funding to support [THE INCREASE IN] interlibrary loans. Objective 4: Continue to expand communications and access to other libraries and resources via computer networking, telecommunications, and federal grants. Objective 5: Continue to promote mini-workshops to enable patrons to become familiar with various services and electronic technologies. Objective 6' Continue to promote utilization of the [ACTIVITIES ROOM] facilities by library- related groups. Objective 7: Continue recognition of efforts made by volunteers and paid staff_ [AND INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE LIBRARY AND ITS SERVICES THROUGH LOCAL MEDIA.] Objective 8: Increase public awareness of the library and its services through local media. Objective [8] 9: Continue [TO IMPLEMENT] the usage of commercial services and the addition of loan programs to include compact audio discs, computer software, books on tape, and educational video cassettes. Objective [9] 10: Promote funding for needed reference services. Objective [10] 11: Continue school contacts in cooperation with schools and increase access of library service to children. Objective [11] 12: [INCREASE] Support services to patrons with special needs. Objective [12] 13: [CONTINUE TO] Support [ACCESS TO] funding for library services for Wildwood inmates. Objective [13:] 14: Support budget increases as they become necessary for additional library personnel and services. 10/3/2000 DRAFT [OBJECTIVE 14: COOPERATE WITH AND SERVE AS A RESOURCE SUPPORT FOR OTHER CITY AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS.] GOAL C: Make recommendations to the Council regarding capital and other improvements to the library. Objective 1: Increase the library equipment/materials in Fiscal Year [99 / 2000] 2000/2001. Priority list of equipment is as follows: Library furniture (ergonomicall¥ correct) Video and audio compact disc players Music CD library [with player] [MORE] Upgrade computer terminals Closed-circuit T.V. Big screen T.V. Objective 2: Promote funding to add video conference capabilities and equipment in the library. [ GOAL D: REVIEW LIBRARY POLICIES AND RULES, AS WELL AS THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES, ANNUALLY.] 10/3/2000 DRAFT