CALL TO ORDER:

The meeting was called to order by President Carolyn T. Johnson at 1:32 p.m. in the Library Board Room

ROLL CALL:

Present: Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Britt, Mrs. Mann, & Ms. Lee

Absent: Mr. Hostetter

Staff: Joanne Hardy, Library Division Manager
Timothy Mountain, Senior Librarian
Betty Schwarzkopf CPS, Administrative Secretary

Guest: Doris Van Natta, President, Friends of FPL

MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 28, 2002:

Ms. Lee moved and Mrs. Britt seconded that the minutes of the February 28, 2002 meeting be approved. The motion carried.

WARRANT REGISTER FOR MARCH 2002:

Mrs. Mann moved and Ms. Lee seconded that the March warrant register in the amount of $60,921.12 be approved. The motion was approved.

EXPENDITURE SUMMARY FOR MARCH 2002:

The report was accepted and filed.

REPORTS:

1. Director's Report

   Library Division Manager, Joanne Hardy sat in the meeting in the absence of Director Milo, who was attending a public library directors' forum in Santa Barbara. There was discussion on the new integrated library system. All library facilities will be closed from April 8 through April 14 for staff training and installation of the new system. Public access will be restored beginning April 15.

2. Friends of the Library

   Friends' President, Doris Van Natta, reported that the one-day paperback sale netted $2,000. The hard back used book sale will be held April 12 - 14.

3. Library Foundation

   Mrs. Mann reported that the Foundation's objective is to have $500,000 in their endowment by August 30, 2005. They presently have $199,330. On April 7th the Ron Kobayashi Trio will perform at the third and final Foundation lecture. On April 19, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. a reception will be held in the Main Library to introduce the new automation system and to dedicate the Osborne Auditorium. Plans are being made to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Hunt Branch in September.

ACTIVITY REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2002:

There was discussion regarding the Main Library meeting rooms and whether the numbers reflect the City meetings currently taking place in them. Staff reported that because there are no fees for City meetings, they are not included in the report. The report was filed.

OLD BUSINESS:

1. Proposed Needs Assessment Timeline

   Referring to the written report, Mrs. Johnson said she hopes the dates can be adhered to.

2. Proposition 14 Application

   Mrs. Britt moved and Mrs. Mann seconded that the item be tabled to the next meeting. The motion was approved.

3. CALTAC Workshop

   Mrs. Johnson will attend the CALTAC Workshop at the Cerritos Millennium Library on April 14.

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Presentation on Reference Services

   Senior Librarian, Timothy Mountain, introduced the Reference Librarians: Kurt Keesling, Ed Maurer, Kyle Samudio, and Cathy Thomas. Melinda West was not present. The librarians were excused and Mr. Mountain described the responsibilities of the Reference Librarians, their typical workday, and sample reference queries they handle.

2. Night in Fullerton Library Programs

   Mrs. Hardy said that Children's Librarian, Janine Jacobs, would be doing puppet storytelling, and the Friends of Jazz would provide musical entertainment.

3. Jazz at the Library Exhibit

   Mrs. Hardy said that April is Jazz Appreciation Month. She invited the Board members to view the exhibit in the Main Library. The exhibit includes jazz CDs and cassettes that can be borrowed from the library.

ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS:

There were no donations.

CORRESPONDENCE:

There was no correspondence.

BOARD MEMBER ROUND TABLE:

Mrs. Britt inquired as to how the general public will learn about the new automation system. Mrs. Hardy responded that a letter was written to the City Public Information Officer, who will write articles for the local newspapers. It will also be announced in the Community Services Newsletter. The public is also being notified about access to the Library's web site. Ms. Lee commented that we have a terrific staff at our library.

ADJOURNMENT:

Ms. Lee moved and Mrs. Mann seconded that the meeting adjourn at 3:04 p.m. The motion carried.