HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 10-09-1990MINUTES
CAPE CANAVERAL LIBRARY BOARD
October 9th., 1990
1. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Grady at 2:10 p.m.
Board members present were: Chairman Grady; Vice -Chairperson E. Butte;
Pat Stenglein, Sect.; Hilma Goff; Gerry Vavrek and Harry Ernst.
Absent: William Blankenship.
Also present: Isabel Escapa, Library Director; Rocky Randels, Councilman;
Leo Nicholas, Concerned Citizen.
11.MINUTES:
Minutes were accepted as read.
111. DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
A. Monthly Statistical Review: 0% over this time last year,reflects._.
the changes which have taken place as a result of computerization within
the library system.
B. Activities and Events:
9/11 Attended ground -breaking ceremony at Satellite Beach.
9/10 Joan Salomon and I attended Technical processing meeting at CBL&RC.
9/27 Attended Longevity Award ceremony and presented to Carmen Bern. .son
a five year plaque.
10/4 Participated in the Defensive Sure Driving Workshop at Port St.John
Public Library.
10/5 Attended Library Director's meeting at CBL&RC.
C. Adult Card Catalog: All cards have been removed from the card catalog.
Lynn Walsh from Sebastian called to indicate that she is interested
in purchasing the two units which we have. One is in City storage.
Patrons have been receiving additional instructions and special attention
in the use of the on-line catalog.
D. Budget Proposal: At the last budget hearing, one million dollars was
taken from constitution and assigned to the Brevard County Library
System. Budget FY 1991 amended requests will be presented to the Brevard
County Library Board and then to the Brevard County Commissioners. If
it is approved, we will get an additional $15,000.00 for books, $4,000.00
for non -book videos, $3,000.00 for office equipment and a personal
computer and software.
They will also purchase 3 Eiki Color Video projectors. One will bear.:
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the North area, one for Central and one for the South area. This wider projector
projects on any screen or flat surface up to 62ft. wide. It would eliminate the
purchasing of a large T.V.. Libraries that have requested part or full time
positions for this year will be getting their additional staff.
E. Literacy Program: Jim Smith, Secretary of State, will be at the CBL&RC, Oct., 25th.,
at 11:00 a.m., for a press conference.He is advocating "Join Hand's for Literacy
Phase 11 " for Brevard County. He will try to get the co-operation of local
businesses for this program. Library Board members are invited.
F. Dial In Terminal Lines: Two dial -in lines are available for IBM compatible dial
access to the Brevard County Library System On-line Catalog. Telephone numbers
are: 633-1826, 633-1829. At the present time the. dial access is available only
when the library system is open.
G. Videos: Patrons will be able to check out three videos for two days, effective
on Monday, October 29th. Paula:;Ballester,from Indian Harbour Beach, will repair
our videos for one dollar. A written agreement is pending.
H. Christmas Party: Our traditional Christmas party for the children once more
will be hosted Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 10131 Cape Canaveral. It will be
held Saturday, December 15th. They will let us know the time.
I. Library Promotion: Joan Salomon was promoted from Library Aide to Library
Assistant 1. Beside working the Circulation desk, she is my technical processor.
She has been working with the library since 1981 and is a very valueable employee.
J. Interior Walls: G&S contractors sent last week two representatives from Sherwin
Williams. They inspected the walls and insist that it is a moisture problem.
They were supposed to return for a moisture testing but did not show up, I left
a message for Randy Hearn.
K. Brevard County Employees Picnic: Will be held Sunday, November 4th., at Wickham
Park Pavillion from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The cost is $2.00 per person and
must be purchased in advance. Let me know if you are interested.
L. Adult Program: This started Friday, Oct., 5th. We had an attendance of seven.
They really enjoyed making beautiful flower arrangements. Press releases have
appeared in the Florida Today and the Tribune, Mrs. Goff has helped distribute
programs througout the community. Many thanks to her.
NEW BUSINESS: Ernestine Butte suggested that it would be a good idea to have a
driving course as presented by the North Brevard Senior Assoc. (AARP), given
at Cape Canaveral Library. The Director will look into this.
It was also suggested that an art exhibit given by Joyce Soucoup, be shown at
the library. Mrs. Escapa said there were some security problems to be solved
before proceeding with that.
Book Sale: It was decided that the Book Sale will be held on Nov., 10th.,1990.
Motion by E.Butte seconded by Gerry Vavrek. Passed.
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OLD BUSINESS:: There was a discussion about Books by Mail as to how tbe'system-could
be changed. The Director said this has been discussed with the County and the
present method is deemed to be satisfactory.
Discussing publicity for the library, E. Butte suggested it might be possible
to have voter registration at the library.
Mrs. Goff suggested that Lin Bennett, Reference Librarian, should be commended
for her excellent work with the Children's Programs at the library and her
organization of the current Fall program.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Next County Library Board Meeting October lith., 1990 -7:30 p.m. Central
Brevard Library and Reference Center. Cape Canaveral meeting Nov.,l3th., 2 p.m.
ADJOURN: Meeting adjourned at 3;45 p.m.
Patricia Stenglein, Secretary. Tim Grady, Chairman