LAB Minutes 06/20/2012 7
Naples, Florida, June 20, 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 Immokalee Branch Library with the following members present:
CHAIR: Doris J. Lewis T
VICE-CHAIR: Loretta Murray Fiala V
Connie Bettinger-Hennink Hiller
Carla Grieve Henning. H'
Rochelle Lieb Coyle
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ALSO PRESENT: Marilyn Mathes, Library Director
Tanya Williams, Immokalee and HQ Managers
Roberta Reiss, Literacy Coordinator
Lisseth Weschler,Administrative Assistant
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mrs. Lewis asked for additions or corrections to the minutes of May 18, 2012. A few minor
corrections were noted. Ms. Bettinger-Hennink moved to approve the minutes, Mrs. Lieb
seconded and the motion was carried unanimously that the minutes be approved as corrected.
LITERACY PROGRAM REPORT
Mrs. Reiss Reported:
• The Conversation Club will not be held in the month of August. It will start
again in September.
• Starting in August we will be having four computer classes, and they will be held
at the East Naples Branch.
• There will be a second level computer class that will be given by Kathleen
Dolan.
• All of the Computer classes last about an hour and thirty minutes.
REPORT OF OFFICERS
Mrs. Lewis stated she received her fifteen year pin for her service as a volunteer on the
Library Advisory Board.
COMMUNICATIONS
Mrs. Grieve shared that the library newspaper article is now appearing in the Collier
Citizen. The Collier Citizen is published every Friday but, the library update will be
published on the first Friday. Mrs. Grieve also will give the Naples Daily News an update
on Overdrive and the summer reading program.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1) Employee of the month—June
Mrs. Lewis nominated Ann Viets for employee of the month. Ms. Bettinger-Hennink
seconded the motion. Motion passed.
2) Meeting Room Policies—Mrs. Matthes stated that she has not received the final
draft from the attorney. A few minor corrections were noted to the fee schedule
and updated. Mrs. Grieve moved to approve the fee schedule, Ms. Bettinger-
Hennink seconded and the motion was carried unanimously that the fee schedule
be approved as corrected. The fee schedule will be presented to the Board of
County Commissioners for the final approval.
3) Collier Senior Resource Center- Mrs. Matthes mentioned the old Golden Gate
library branch will be used in October of 2012 by the Collier Senior Resource
Center. The use needs to be approved by the Board of County Commissioners.
NEW BUSINESS
1) Staffing update- Mrs. Matthes stated:
• Lisseth Weschler is going to move to Claire Oss's position and her former
position will be posted.
• Michael Brauer has also started in our IT department. He replaced Adrienn
Bonyai
• Barbara DeSmet is retiring July 5, 2012. She has been with library 17 years
• Christine Hirsch is retiring August 1, 2012. She has been with the library 6
years.
Tanya Williams stated:
• In Immokalee there are two positions currently open; one is for a library
assistant the other position is for an outreach specialist.
• Chris Marrero has been promoted to library associate in Immokalee.
2) Tanya Williams Immokalee Update
• Circulation is always fluctuating and there is not a predictable trend.
• Computer usage has gone up. Currently we have four computers that are
specifically for extended use for e-government. The staff reserves the
computers for those patrons.
• Since the router has been replaced the wireless system is working better.
3) Renewal of DVD's
• Mrs. Matthes would like to change the policy to enable people to renew
DVD's one time. The board voted to change the policy. Mrs.Lieb moved to
approve and Ms. Bettinger-Hennink seconded and the motion was carried
unanimously.
4) The Library Advisory Board annual meeting will be held in August.
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GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS:
Mrs. Bettinger-Hennink:
• Joy White's "Tweets" are very informative.
• The Library Advisory Board can participate in the summer Adult reading
program.
Mrs. Grieve asked:
• If we can ask Joy White to participate in one of our Library Advisory Board
meetings and explain how the social media works. Mrs. Matthes will
arrange.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Mrs. Matthes reported:
• The library is now checking out children's museum passes.
• David Chalick has applied for a grant for unemployed patrons to gain
computer skills. This grant is through the State of Florida Library
Association.
• Steve Carnell will be attending our August Library Advisory Board meeting.
• Steve Carvell and Mrs. Matthes will be visiting all of the libraries in August.
• Pat DeGroot received a nice letter of commendation from a patron. (South
Regional)
• Michael Rodriguez also received a letter of commendation from a patron.
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REPORT OF THE FRIENDS
Mrs. Grieve stated:
• The friends of the Library have two new employees. Amy Kolis is the
Office Manager and Amy Schiffer is the Marketing and Graphics Specialist.
ADJOURNMENT and tour of the Immokalee Branch Library
There being no further business to come before the Library Advisory Board, Mrs. Lewis
moved to adjourn, seconded by Ms. Bettinger-Hennink and motion was carried
unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 12:00 p.m.
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Doris J. Lewis
Chair, Library Advisory Board
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