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Vice Chair ,`� � ' � � , Howard Ad�er Board Member � � ' , � Frederick Dunn � Board Member � � . . . . . ° Katherine Merriam Board Member �� . � , �, ' , � Rhonda 5m9k}� � Board Member . ' , � �, � . , � �Absen�: , . � Judy Mefges . Chair � � • � � ' G�enn Gart� Board Member . � , � � '� � , � � . � Also Pres�nt: Jahn Szabo , . Library Difector � . • .� Susan Doe! Administrative Ar�alyst Pi' • � � . Y{.� ' . . � � . 2I. , � . s��� �.. ��, � . In the abs�nce of Ghair Judy Melges, Vice Chai�Tom Leavy cal�ed the meeting � � ��. . to order at 14:30 a.m. at the East Library., . ��� � ,. . � To provide contir�uity for research, items ar� tn ag�nda order altha�gh not . � � . ,� ' necessarily discussed ir� that order. � � . � .�'�� � ITEM #�I - Welcome � - � � ITEM #2 -- Minutes � ' Member Kathe�ine Merriam mav�d to approve the minutes of the regular meeting �`, �of Novemb'er 1fi, 20�1 as submikted. Th� motian was duly seconded and carried • unanimously.. . � � ' � �' � ITEM #3 -- Librarv Director's_Report . � ' � Lihrary Director John Sxabo announced the appointments of Kathy Do�t, Division �' Manager begir�nfig Jar�uary 28, �aa2, and Lau�rel Gusiafson, Assistant��.ibrary Director , . . beginnin� February 1�, 2002. . � �� : . a) Main Library Project Updat� � � � Mr. Szabo �reported the desfgn d�v�lopment drawings are compleled. ��,` . Canstructfan documents are scheduled to begin. Demofition is currently scheduled for . � .� �� Apri) with canstr�ction begir�ning �n May. Aftsr r��novat�ons in February, Maln Library .� � �, will move into the Colliers Arnold Buflding in March with the use of a professional m�vang . ',, ��:�. � , company with �xperience in maving libraries. � � ' , . � ' b} NortF� Greenwood Library Project Update �� '��'� � Mr. Szabo nat�d a pre-construction meeting was held January 14. Constructian � �1. �� ��� should begin soon with com�l�tion pro)ecled around the end of 2002. � ` � m1ib0102 � � U�118102 � � , ._..... . . . . .. ...... , ,,, ,� i ; �. �� r� . }. ..� , ,. � c) Privatizatian pf P�blic Libraries � S�rving'as Chair of Florida Library AssocEatfon's L�gfslative Committee, Mr. Szabo reported fhat privaiization of pu�llc EiE�rari�s is being debated ii� Tal�ahassee. Tt�e Florida Library Assaciation and several ur�ions oppose privatization. Only �ve 13brari�s in the r�ation ar� currently privatized. ITEM #4 — Unfinished Business � , Mr. Szabo answered Board questions from the Novemb�r m�etfng an th� folfowing issues: � 1 } TBLC � , .� Tampa Bay Library Consortium is ar� orgar�ization that receives gr�nt and � state funding an� acts a5 facilitatar of reciprocal�borrowing, TBLC � ' provides continuing education courses for librarians and , par�professiortafs; many are technology related. TBLC is respons€ble far � th� e-book project initiative and mafnta�ns SUNLINE, an oniine catalog. 2} Time ca�5ul� . � Mr. Szabo is nok awar� of pfans for a time capsul�. Plaques and historical materials wlll b� displayed in a promi�ent way in the n�w Mairt � Library. Every effort will b� made io lacate and pr�serve the corn�rston� of the originaE Carnegie �.ibrary. 3) , Main Library groundbreaking � ' � Mr. Szabo anticipak�s there will be a fo�mal ceremonial groundbreaking in � � � ' May. 4) Camputer System in Main Libr�ary � Th��•e are no plans currenily to acquire a new onlir�e computef system �or the new library. Assistant L�brary Direct�r �aurel Gustafso� wil� be r�sponsible for resofving existing prablems with the current system. Discussions are �nd�rway on issues of cabling, lap top plug-ins, and the computer lab tor the new Main Library. � ' �) Viewing Clearwater's oniine coUection irom other lihraries aRd vice , � versa � � � Mr. Szabo reporte� Clearwater will saon jnin Alleycat (anywhere, anytim� � , li�rary} mair�tained by TBLC. This service will er�able patrons to use orte database to faok at all holdings of ar�a librari�s and initi�te a request far materials. � 6) Use of terms "r�ference" and "information" in library service � Mr. Szabo explained that these terms are often ink�rchangeable �n ' libraries; however, the lnformation Desk is often a source far ger�eral and dir�ctianal information rather tf�ar� research assistance. The new Main � Library will have a.servfce desk on tne firsk flaor a�� a desk on the third fiaor in the Reference area. � � �� � � mi��a�a2 � 01/18/02 m �r� � � , . �� . ,• �, �, i°: 1<� ;- � � 1, � ' ,�' .�� . , .. < .� � 7}' Future location of Answer Center The Answer Center is a service of the PinelCas Public l.ibrary Coaperative. fundecl by Slake Aid dollars and started when libraries cauld not aiford expe�sive ciatabase resources. It is currer�tfy housed in th� Main Library. .� There will be spac� in the temporary fac�lily. Member Howard Ad1er , suggested i�e wot�id IiKe io see voiunkeers with d�gr��s, though not � necessariiy in Library Scfence, working at the r�f�renc� de ,k ur:der staff . supervision. . ITEM #5 — N�w BUaEness Mr. Szabo discussed an idea brau�ht up at the last Frientis Board meeting ta name th� new North Gre�nwood Branch L9�r�ry after Christine�Morris, former Librarian for that faciEity, #armer Lihrary Acfvisory Board Chair, and long-time volunteer. This would be an exc��tion to tt�e �xisting city policy that library � faciliti�s be n�m�d after functiar� or (ocation .only. Mr. Szabfl commented that library managers telt there were other apportunities to give recognition to Mrs. Morris other tharti naming the building, such, as naming the Afirican American Collectior�. Mr. Szabo, reported that r�e had discussed the idea with City Manager � Bill Horne and that Mr. Horne saw no campellir�g reaso� to alter or make exceptian •to.the policy. Mr. Szabo did empF�asize that he, library managers, and Mr. Harne believed Christine Morris' contribution to the library cer�ainly warranted significant recognition; e.g. tF�e African Amorican Collection. Vice C}�afr Leavy noted tha# Christine Morris served an the Library Advisory �oarci when the existing namin� policy was recommended. Member Fred Dunn maved to nam� the North Greenwaod Library after Christine Morris, �he person whose sxperience with that library has been criticai to its success. The motion was duly seconded. After discussian, Members Merriam and Dunn voted "Aye"; Members �eavy, Adler, and Smith voted "Nay:" Motion faiied: Member Dunn' maved that Christine Morris should i�e clearly recagnized in the new North Greenwood Branch Library. The � motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. � ITEM #6 -- Re arts a) Four�datior� Th� �aunda#ion is continuing work on raising $5 million for the new Mai� Li6rary.� BricKs are befng snid for $35 for the new North Greenwaod tibrary. b) �riends � The Friends ar� aggressively warking on their membership drive. Mary Ja Melane is guest spe�k�r at the Friends' Winter �uncheon ak Harbarview Center on Friday,, Febtuary 22, 2002. 5usan Doe� is acce�ting reservat[ons. Member Merrlam noted the Friends have sch�dul�d several authors to speak at the Countryside L�brary in � the next few months. ' mlib0102 3 a��� ata2 ,� , .� . . i. . . '? . . �. i ' ' . ; ' ,' . ' , ; . ' ' . . 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