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Board of Trustees Agenda
September 30th, 1997- 4 30pm
480 Primrose Road- Board Room
SUGGESTED ACTION
1. CALL TO ORDER:
2. ROLL CALL:
3. BILLS: Approval
City Checks: $ 67f907.25
Special Fund: $ 5,038.32
Duncan Funds:$ .00
4. MINUTES: ✓Approval
5. CORRESPONDENCE & COMMUNICATIONS: J formation
a. Letter: Senator Barbara Boxer
b. Legislation Summary
6. REPORTS:
Va• City Librarian's Report: Escoffier
VV Foundation Report: Herman
X.Employee Achievement Awards
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Interim Internet Policy- Tabled
8. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Dedication Program DetailsDiscussion/Action
9. ADJOURNMENT:
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Burlingame Public Library
Board of Trustees
Minutes
August 26th, 1997
1. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting of August 26th, 1997 was called to order by President Berger at
4:30 pm.
2. ROLL CALL:
Trustees Present: Berger, Cannon, Dunbar, & Morton
Trustees Absent: Herman
Staff Present: Alfred Escoffier,City Librarian
Judy Gladysz, Administrative Secretary
3. BILLS:
M/S/C (Berger/Dunbar) unanimously to approve the bills as presented.
4. MINUTES:
The Minutes of the Meeting of July 15th, 1997 were corrected to read
"Trustees Absent: Cannon" they were then approved as written and ordered filed.
5. CORRESPONDENCE AND COMMUNICATIONS:
All correspondence was mailed in the Trustee packets. There was some
discussion. President Berger presented a draft letter in reply to Ms. Rodgers letter
regarding her offer to purchase filtering software for the Internet. The Board
concurred that they are not interested in the offer at this time and agreed President
Berger should go ahead and mail it.
Librarian Escoffier said he would get a CLA Preliminary Conference Program
for Trustee Morton.
6. REPORTS:
a. City Librarian's Report:
Librarian Escoffier reported that the construction project is going well. He
said as a result of the rain storm, water got onto the upstairs carpet because the
terrace drains were taped shut. They should know in a few days if the carpet needs
to be replaced.
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Librarian Escoffier said plans were going well for the Dedication on October
4th and reminded the Board of the Community Picnic to be held on October 5th.
b. Foundation Report / Cannon
Trustee Cannon said the Board has met and has decided to seek an
Administrative Assistant and they are compiling a job description. She further
reported that the Foundation is continuing to receive generous donations.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
a. Interim Internet Policy:
Tabled until there is a full Board present.
b. Lynx System Browser Response:
Librarian Escoffier reported that the Lynx System Browser was not something
that we could use on our Internet System. He reported that the Lynx System will
only work on a "print" browser and not on a system with graphics.
c. Employee Achievement Awards:
After some discussion it was agreed that Trustees Herman and Cannon
would serve on the committee for the Employee Achievement Awards for 1997.
Ballots will be returned to President Berger's mailbox by September 19th.
8. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Donor Recognition:
This item was tabled until there is a full Board present.
b. California Library Association Conference:
Librarian Escoffier encouraged the Board members to attend the November
Conference in Pasadena.
9. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting of August 26th, 1997 was adjourned at 6:00 pm. The next
regular Board meeting will be held on September 30th, 1997 in the Board Room at
480 Primrose Road.
Respectfully submitted,
Alfred H. Escoffier
City Librarian
Trustees Minutes
9/24/97
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IF City Librarian's Report
September 30, 1997
Our New Main Library!
The move to the new main library was a success! We are now fully moved from
our several storage facilities, as well as the Temporary Library. The move took 6
moving days, beginning on Saturday, September 13`h. We then moved items from two
sites in San Leandro and one site in San Mateo the following week. The major book
move began on Monday, September 15`h and continued through Friday, September 19`h.
The careful planning which took place the months before the move paid off with a very
smooth move.
The building itself has passed most inspections. We are now reviewing the many
punchlist items to complete or repair contractor work. It is expected that the punchlist
work will taper off by October 1 S`. We will then need to have some more long range
changes made. The most important of these is the lighting.
Gala and Dedication Preparation
In addition to making the building ready for operation, we are readying the
building for two special events. The first event is the Elegant Evening, sponsored by the
Burlingame Library Foundation, September 27, 1997. This event is expected to be a
sellout! The Dedication and Grand Opening will be Saturday, October 4, 1997, 11 am.
We are eagerly awaiting the public reaction to the new building, as they get their first
chance to view the finished library.
Personnel
Marilyn Morrison retired on September 17`h as Periodical Supervisor, after 27
years of dedicated service. Staff and friends threw her a party, the first in the new
building, on September 121h
Upcoming Events:
• Library Board Meeting, Tuesday, September 30`", 4:30 pm, Conference Room
• Dedication and Grand Opening, October 4, 11 am
• Surplus Equipment and Book Sale, Saturday, October 11, 10 am - 4 pm
Alfred H. Escoffier
City Librarian
September 25, 1997
480 Primrose Road 9 Burlingame, CA 94010-4083 9 (415) 342-1038 0 Fax (415) 342-1948
STATISTICS FOR AUGUST 1997
REGISTERED BORROWERS: Total Registered:
Burlingame Adults 10,494
Burlingame Children 3,061
Hillsborough Adults 1,765
Hillsborough Children 962
Universal Borrowers 471
Total Registered Borrowers: 16,753
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CIRCULATION ACTIVITY: Main Branch
Adult Print Materials(books, periodicals, pamphlets, paperbacks) 18,630 1,218
Children's Print Materials (books, periodicals, pamphlets, paperbacks) 6,499 942
Audio Visual Materials(records, cassettes, films, videos, cd's) 5,509 152
TOTALS: 30,638 2,312
Main Total 1997 Circ: 30,638 Main Total 1996 Circ: 32,896 = 6.90% Dec.
Branch Total 1997 Circ: 2,312 Branch Total 1996 Circ: 3,459 = 33.20% Dec.
Grand Total 1997 Circ: 32,950 Grand Total 1996 Circ: 36,355 = 9.40% Dec.
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REFERENCE ACTIVITY: Questions Directions
Reference 3,276 457
Children's 322 229 ILL Borrowed: 1,896
Branch 224 65 ILL Lent: 2,312
Total: 3,822 751 ILL Total: 4,208
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COLLECTIONS: MAIN BRANCH TOTAL
VOLUMES/TITLES VOLUMES TOTAL VOLUMES
Ad.Non-Fiction 118,895 /112,910 4,895 123,790
Ch.Non-Fiction 22,730 / 21,165 2,045 24,775
YA Non-Fiction 1,955 / 1,725 100 2,055
Ad. Fiction 51,560 / 49,730 5,515 57,075
Ch. Fiction 18,940 / 17,440 5,735 24,675
YA Fiction 2,860 / 2,590 355 3,215
Reference 5.600_ / 5.400 200 5,800
Totals: 222,540 /210,960 18,845 241,385
OTHER MATERIALS:
Pamphlets 31,510 Paperbacks 3,410 Maps 1,640 Records 1,500
Cassettes 7,710 Video Tapes 1,950 Compact Discs 1,650
Deposited with the City Treasurer: Main: 1,760.09 Branch: 303.40
Xerox: 184.00
Donations .00 CLSA: .00
Est. User Traffic: Power Outage-No figures Daily Avg.: NA
Children's Programs: NA Attendance: NA
Children's Programs for the year 199T: 153 with a total attendance of 3,873 children
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Date: Wed, 17 Sep 1997 15:49:22 -0700 (PDT)
From: Mary Sue Ferrell <ferre11M@Detc;0_m-c0m>
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cc: Calitornia Library AsgociatiOn <inf0@C1a-net.0rg>
subject: Lobbyist Update
CALIFORNIA LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
SUMKARY OF 1997 LEGISLATION
BILL#/AUTHOR DESCRIPTION STATUS
AS I-AGUIAR Would freeze the current ERAF Assembly
Support (Educational Revenue Aug-xentation Local
Fund) shift a=unt at 1996-97 levels, Govt. Held
and gradually return property In
revenues to counties and other local committee
governments that are annually transferred
to the Educational Revenue Augmentation
Fund.
AB 95-SWEENRY/AGUIAR Would provide for a return of 10% Senate
Support of the property tax base each year, Approp.
over the next 10 years, to cities, Held on the
counties, and special districts, suspense File
according to the proportion of the indefinitely
current ERAF transfer, and cap the
shift of local property taxes to ERAF.
A.8 132-CAMPBELL As amended, would require a school Chapter 86
Disapprove district that provides pupils with Statutes of
access to the Internet or an on-line 1997
service, to adopt a policy regarding
access by pupils to Internet and on-line
sites that contain or make reference
to harmful -matter, as defined, sexual
acts, drugs or the drug culture,
gambling, illegal activity, alcoholic
beverages, and tobacco.
AB 206-HERTZBERG Citizen Complaint Act Of 1997: would To
Watch CSU, to make available on its Governor
Internet web site, a form through which residents
DS of Pam can register complaints. State agencies
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q'_j2=, q -must then inform those with complaints,
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ff*LbyUv .j of the nearest public library providing
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—-------- I Internet access. Libraries, "through
the extent permitted through donations"
u"._1C4_6_W_e viust provide Internet service to patrons
and, would advertise they provide
this service.
AB 345-GRANLUND Sponsored by San Bernardino county, Chapter 167
Support would, in future years, distribute PLF Statutes
funding on a per capita basis if funding of 1997
reaches a level that holds all libraries
harmless.
ABS 403-DUCHENY Creates the Literacy for Public Safety Assembly
Support Program; a library services program Appropriation
to increase the English language Held on the
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literacy of persons convicted of a crime Suspense
and sentenced to a local File
corroctional facility, or released on indefinitely
parole oprobation. Authorizes public libraries
with current adult literacy services to
coordinate efforts with local sheriffs,
Director of Corrections., or parole or
probation department. The CLSB would
award competitive grants to eligible
public libraries.
AB 735-ORTIZ Increases the fees for filing a claim Assembly Floo
support in small claims court by $2. This Failed
amount would be deposited into the Passage
Law Library Trust Fund.
AB 862-DUCHENY Creates the Library Materials Fund, Senate
Support 'under the State Superintendent to AppropriaLlons
annually apportion to each school Held in the
of ADA, to purchase materials that may Suspense
include, but are not limited indefinitely
to books, reference materials,
periodicals, laser disks, etc.
AB 927-THOMPSON Sponsored by the city of Murietta, Chapter 248
Disapprove would allow for the withdrawal of Statutes of 1997
libraries from the Riverside
County free library system.
AR 1503-PERATA Would create the State Literacy Assembly
Support Resource Ceaster, a multiagency Education
collaboration for the improvement Held in Committee
of literacy research, staff development,
resource sharing, and information
dissemination. Also creates a Literacy
Council on which a member of the
State Library would be seated.
AS 1589-PRINGLE/ Library and Fire district ERAF 1997 Chapter 290
.LOCKYER Budget Trailer bill: Nullifies recent Statutes of 1997
Refer to Legislative State Controller's opinion regarding
Committee SB 1648-Dills of 1994. Bill states
that libraries must shift funds to
ERAF ander the 1992-93 and 1993-94
formulas.
Ab 1605-PRINaLE Same as SB 1300-Calderon regarding Assembly
Support a tax exemption for newspapers and Appropriations
periodicals. Held on the
Suspense File
indefinitely.
ACA 4-ACUTAR/SWEENRY Same content as AB 95, but as a Senate Local
Support constitutional amendment, could Government.
be placed on the statewide ballot by a Failed Passage.
two-thirds vote of the legislature, thus Reconsideration
avoiding a Governor's veto. Granted.
SB 147-AYALA/KOP.P Would require that no city, county, In Assembly
isapprove or local agency may incur any Held at
I,—
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indebtedness (such as certificates desk.
of participation [COPS; , as defined,
without prior approval by a majority
of the voters. Recently amended to
pertain to the issuance of bonds by
A joint exercise of powers authority,
to assist local agencies in financing
capital improvements, etc.
IR 154-TROMPSON Would authorize the board Chapter 88
Sponsor/Support of supervisors in a county Statutes of 1997
to impose a 1/4 or 1/8 cent
sales tax, subject to a 2/3rds
vote of the voters in a county,
and not to exceed 16 years,
to be used only for library
purposes.
SB 356-RAINEY As amended, creates the State Senate
Support Literacy Resource Center, with Appropriations
parameters identical to AB 1503-Perata. Held on the
Suspense
File
indefinitely
S3 375-SHER Would place a cap on the amount Governor Vetoed
Support that Board of Equalization can
impose Moon administration costs
for the County of Stanislaus in
collecting the tax for the support
of countywide library programs.
Bill also authorizes the Board
of Super-visors in San Mateo County
to levy a sales tax for the support
of public elementary and secondary
education, community colleges, parks,
and libraries, subject to a 2/3rd--,
vote of the voters in the county.
SE 409-ALPERT The Library of California: Senate
& SWEENEY Sponsored by CLA, would Appropriations
CLA Sponsored establish a major, statewide Held on the
networking System of resource- Suspense File
sharing, communications and indefinitely.
delivery, and preservation
of materials for approximately
8,000 of California's multi-type
libraries.
SS 431-LBE clarifies that the counties of To Governor
Approve Contra Costa, Sacramento and
Sonoma, due to specific
circumstances, need not
contribute to ERAF.
'B 605-MADDY Would name the law library of the Chapter 411
�-.pprove California State Library the Statutos of 1997
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Bernard W. witkin State Law Library
of California.
IB 877-VASCONCELLOS Creates the California Commwiity Assembly
support College Faculty, Counselor, and Appropriations
Librarian Full-Time Ywid within Held in committee
the State Treasury to create a net at Chair's recommenda
increase in full-time faculty,
cowiselor, and librarian positions
in the California Community CollOqeg.
3B 880-CRAVEN ERAF bill; Similar to AB 95- Assembly
Support Sweeney/Aquiar. Floor
M 1100-SOLIS Sponsored by Los Angeles county, To Governor
support would allow a city, county or
library district to request a PLY
waiver if negatively impacted by
Proposition 218. Recent amendments
tie this bill ("double-join") to
AB 345-Granlund.
�B 1285-JOHNSTON on a pilot basis, would allow for Senate
match/Close several joint-use library facility Appropriations
projects between a school district Held on the
and a city or county public library. Suspense File
The State Allocation Board would indefinitely.
award grant:s from current school
bond funds to school districts of
no more than $50,000 for those
school districts expressing interest,
and $200,000 up to three years for
operational grants with schools
demonstrating readiness.
3B 1300-CALDERON Would creato a general tax Senate
Support exemption for all newspapers Appropriations
and periodicals in California. Committee
Held on the
Suspense File
indefinitely.
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