10/13/1989
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CLEARWATER PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
Hinutes of the Heeting
OCTOBER 13, '1989
Clearwater Public Library
9:30 u.m. - 10:35 a.m.
PRESENT:
Mr. William Donovan, Chair
Dr. David C. Berry
Mr. Frederick Dunn
Mrs. Susan Hyman
Mrs. Katherine Merriam
Mrs. Carol Nielsen
Mr. Bernard Panush
Mrs. Virginia Watson
Mr. Jack Wilson
Mrs. Linda Mielke, ex-officio
ABSENT:
Mr. C. Pute Hutchens, excused
Mr. Theodore Serril1, excused
GUESTS:
Mrs. Marsha HcGrath, Youth Services
Division Manager
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Chairman William Donovan called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. The
minutes of the meeting of Sept. 15, 1989, were approved with one typographical
correction.
Mrs. Mielke reported that the budget passed the second public hearing with
no changes in the Library Department. Mr. Panush asked about the Library Board's
request for an additional increase in the Book & Materials Budget. The request
went to the City Manager prior to the second budget hearing; however, Mrs. Mielke
did not hear a response.
There was discussion of opening Sunday hours. Mrs. Mielke reviewed the
proposed enhancement to the Library budget for Sunday hours which was not approved
this year.
The Clearwater Countryside Library celebrates its first birthday on Tuesday,
October 24. A week of events is scheduled for October 23-28 at the Clearwater
Countryside Library. Hrs. Mielke noted that 300 non-residents from Safety Harbor
chose to purchase library cards from the Countryside Library. Countryside has
reached the expectation for circulation statistics and is still growing. However,
Clearwater East Library is the largest producing library of the two facilities,
and comas close to Hain Library in circulation statistics. Results of a survey
of Countryside High School students who are Clearwater residents revealed that
81% use the Clearwater Countryside Library.
Mrs. Mielke commented that staff are working with the Contractor to stop
mold growth at Clearwater Countryside Library.
Mrs. Hyman reported on the Greater Clearwater Public Library Foundation
meeting of October 5 which she attended as Library Board liaison (report attached).
Library Board members and the Executive Board of the Friends of the Library
will be sent copies of the Wish List as discussed in the Foundation report. This
will be placed on the agenda for next month's Library Board meeting.
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Minutes of the Meeting October 13, 1989
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t-lr. Dunn requested information on the Endowment Fund set up by thl.!
Foundation. Mrs. ~lielke will ask Mr. Shirley Hunt for n report on this
fund at next monthJs meeting.
Mr. Wilson discussed contacting corporate sponsors for funds for reference
materials. Mrs. Hyman stressed the importance of not duplicating contacts
already made by the Foundation Board. It was suggested a list of contncts
already made might be made available.
Mr. Dunn questioned whether a Financial Disclosure statement will still
be required with the revised Ordinance. Mrs. Mielke will follow up on this.
Dr. Berry expressed concern about attendance at the Friends of the Library
Book Reviews held monthly at Main Library at 10:00 a.m. Board suggestions
for improving attendance included:
1. Have the first Fall FOCL Board meeting prior to the
first book review in October.
2. Begin book reviews in November instead of October.
3. Rotate the library location each month.
4. Change time to evening to attract working people as well.
S. Try a brown bag lunch program.
6. Increase publicity.
The Friends of the Clearwater Library won an award from The Council of
Florida Libraries for Outstanding Public Awareness.
~Iarsha McGrath, Division Manager for Youth Services, reported on the
outstanding Summer Reading Program. Attendance this past summer was over
8,000 children for over 200 programs. A summary of the program with brochuri
was distributed. Mrs. McGrath1s staff visited area elementary and middle
schools with a 30-40 minute presentation promoting the various summer programs.
Programs are scheduled at ~Iain, East, Countryside, and North Greenwood. Youth
programs at the Beach Branch have proved unsuccessful. Mrs. McGrath complimented
Library Director, Linda Mielke, on her suggestions for the brochure design as
a calendar format of the Summer Program.
The popular Teen Volunteer program is not offered at the branches due to
insufficient number of staff.
Mr. Panush moved that the Board express appreciation to Mrs. McGrath, her
staff, and Mrs. Mielke for a wonderful program. The motion was seconded and
approved unanimously.
There was discussion of publicity of the Summer Program in the local
newspapers and on Vision Cable. Mrs. McGrath noted that the Library is always
looking for talented people for programs and asked the Board to keep that in mind.
Ms. Jana Fine, Youth Services Librarian, was selected by the State Library
of Florida to co-edit and co-present workshops on next summerJs program with a
pirate theme.
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Mrs. Mielke commented that the Adler Literary Arts Festival is in
the planning process. Ms. Althea Andersen of the Library staff will make
,a report to' the Board when speakers are finalized.
The Friends of the Library Fall Luncheon is November 18, 1989, 11:30 a.m.
at the Pelican Restaurant, Clearwater Beach.
The next meeting of the Library Board will be Friday, November 17, 9:30 8.m.
at Main Library.
The meeting was adjourned nt 10:35 a.m.
Susan Doe1, Sec'y.
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Report on Foundation Board M~eting 10/5/89
The Executive Director, Shirley Hunt, gave his report in which he discussed
the following:
1. The Dow Jones service is a highly used service and most
beneficial to Library users. A sponsor for the Countryside
Branch is still being sought.
~. There is a possibility of a future function being held on the
new ferryboat to Clearwater Beach for the purposes of a
membership drive.
3. The now defunct classical radio station has been contacted
to see if their CO's might be donated to the Library. Also,
the idea of contacting the CD production companies for
donations in the future.
4. The Cognoscenti Auction will,be held again as a fund raiser
next Spring. There is a possibility of a musical theme being
undertaken and hopefully Conductor Ling of the Florida Orchestra
wil~ be a guest or host.
Linda Mielke passed around the "Wish List" for the Foundation to use in
soliciting funds. Only several items would be presented at one time and
developed more fully. This would eliminate any confusion on the part of
contributors. This would also be used in conjunction with the new slide
show that is in the process of being prepared by several members of the
Foundation. The slide show will be presented at clubs and organizations
throughout the area. There may even be a Librarian present to answer more
in-depth questions. Sallie Parks is one of the writers of the presentation
and Penn Dawson has done most of the photography.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Hyman