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Action Minutes
Li r~i ary Commission
October 26, 1988
A meeting of the Library Commission was held Wednesday evening,
October 26, 1988. Following is a summary of the action taken.
I. Roj,l Call
All Commissioners present except Dyer and Moore
II. Report on Posting of Comm_is_sion A en
Carolyn King reported that the agenda had been pasted on
October 14, 1988.
III. AQaroval of Minutes
The September 28, 1988 minutes were approved as written.
IV. Old Business
A. CALTAC-POSE Nomination
Commissioner Marilyn Kanemura announced that she had been
notified that the Sarataga Friends of the Library had been
chosen by CALTAC to receive the annual Friends award, based
upon the Commission's nomination. Chair Mary Gandrud will
send the Friends a congratulatory letter on behalf of the
Commission and request a Proclamation from the Mayor.
Carolyn King will also includ® an article in the November
Network newsletter.
B. Status Report on Public Telephone Location
City Staff Representative Carolyn King notzd that the phone
booth was in place near the driveway.
G. '89-'90 Budget
County Librarian Susan Fuller announced that she feels con-
fident that the upcoming Library system budget will allow
for continuation of the current level of service. The
Commissioners discussed what should be requested in the aiay
of new equipment and services. Following a lengthy dis-
cussion of the various computerized magazine index and search
systems available, it was concluded that Library staff will
explore the possibilities and look very carefully at what
will be a cost effective before recommending a system for
Saratoga.
V. New Business
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VI. Reports
Susan Ful er County Librarian
Susan Fuller reported on Proposition 85 on the November 8 ballot
which is a X75 million bond issue for library construction and
reconstruction. She stressed that this would be a bellwether vote
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for library funds.
Dolly Barnes. Comm4nity Librarv SuAervisor
Dolly Barnes reported that the program to visit children in
schools had resulted in 119 visits last year reaching 5239
children.
Carolvn Kin City Staff Representative
No additional report.
Marv Gandrud, Chair
Mary 6andrud reported on the October i1 meeting between the City
Council and Commission Chairs, and that the main topic was com-
munication. Since the holiday season impacts the regular meeting
schedule, the date far the next Library Commission meeting was
set for December 14, at the Book-Go-Round on Oak Street. The sub-
ject of improving circulation at the Library was postponed until
the December meeting.
VII. Oral and Written Communications
Mary Jean Fenn of the Friends of the Library reported on the
recent paperback book sale and auction which netted X240@.
PREPARED BY:
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Carolyn King
Administrative Assistant