LAB Minutes 05/16/2012 M
Naples, Florida, May 16, 2012 BY:
LET IT BE KNOWN that the LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD met on this date in regular session
at 10:00 a.m. in the Headquarters Library with the following members present
CHAIR: Doris J. Lewis
VICE-CHAIR: Loretta Murray
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Connie Bettinger-Hennink /
Carla Grieve H Henning iller t
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ABSENT: Rochelle Lieb Coletta �--
Roberta Reiss, Literacy Coordinator
ALSO PRESENT: Marilyn Matthes, Library Director
Lisseth Weschler,Administrative Assistant
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mrs. Lewis asked for additions or corrections to the minutes of April 18, 2012. A few minor
corrections were noted. Ms. Murray moved to approve the minutes, Ms. Bettinger-Hennink
seconded by and the motion was carried unanimously that the minutes be approved as
corrected.
LITERACY PROGRAM REPORT
In the absence of Mrs. Reiss, Literacy Coordinator,there was no Literacy Program Report.
REPORT OF OFFICERS- None
COMMUNICATIONS
Mrs. Grieve shared an article about the evolution of the libraries and people checking out
electronics and that the libraries have become more of a community center.The Naples Daily
News continues to be good and very responsive about publicizing the libraries and friends
programs.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1) Employee of the month—May
• Ms.Bettinger-Hennink nominated Marie Mattingly for employee of the month. Mrs.
Murray seconded the motion. Motion passed.
2) Internet Policy Revisions:
• Mrs. Matthes will have the revised document for Mrs. Lewis to sign for the next
meeting.
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3) Meeting Room Policies:
• Mrs. Matthes handed out a draft of the meeting room policies some corrections
were noted. Ms. Bettinger-Hennink moved to approve. Mrs. Murray seconded the
motion. Motion passed unanimously.The County Attorney Office still needs to
approve for legal sufficiency.
NEW BUSINESS:
1) Collection Development Policy:
• The library will purchase Fifty Shades of Gray: nine copies of the trilogy.
2) Staffing update:
• Tanya Williams has interviewed several people for the Immokalee branch for the
library associate position.
• The IT position hopefully will be filled soon.
• Children's department is concluding interviews to hire a library assistant.
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS:
Mrs. Carla Grieve stated: On September 7 1957, the Board of County Commissioners
approved the concept of Collier County having a free public library. On the county website
there is something called a proclamation. Can the library do something to mark this event?
Ms. Bettinger-Hennink stated: She is very happy that there is an adult book reading program.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
• Mrs. Matthes reported:
• Battle of the Bands will be held at the South Regional library in the auditorium.
• A flier was handed out in reference to library usage from last year circulation
numbers in comparison to this year.
• The courtyard will be finally updated with money donated from Jane Parks. The
fountain will not be moved but will be reduced in size. The concrete stage will be
removed. The library has a portable stage and that can be put out there for any
performance. A Royal Poinciana tree will also be added for more shade.
• The e-mail servers have been having difficulties. Mike Widner has solved the
problem now.
• The parks department is going to be using the old Golden Gate branch for a special
needs camp and they will pay utilities.
• The Senior Resource Center would also like to use the old Golden Gate branch.
They have a new proposal and would like this to begin in October and they will also
pay utilities.
• Mrs. Matthes asked the LAB members if they have any concerns or reservations
about having adult programs for only library card holders?
• Claire Oss's, retirement party is going to be on Thursday during lunch time and
all of the Library Advisory Board members are invited.
• The library is also interviewing to replace Claire.
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REPORT OF THE FRIENDS
Mrs. Grieve stated:
• Debbie Thomas is going to retire.
• The committee work that is going on is for the Red White Roulette and scheduling
speakers for the Nick Linn Lecture series.
• The Board does not meet again until October.
• Summer lecture program will be held at Bentley Village.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Library Advisory Board, Mrs. Lewis moved
to adjourn, seconded by Ms. Bettinger-Hennink and carried unanimously. The meeting was
adjourned at 11:40 a.m.
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