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Home My WebLink About06-08-2005 Library Commission MinutesCITY OF SARATOGA LIBRARY COMMISSION MINUTES DATE: June 8, 2005 TIME: 12:00 noon LOCATION: Community Room, Saragota Library 13650 Saratoga Avenue, Saratoga CA 95070 Minutes by Roxanne Nilan NEXT MEETING: September 28, 2005 1. Call to Order Chair Gipstein called meeting to order at 12:00 noon 2. Roll Call Commissioners present: Chiou, Gipstein, Grover, Lemmon, Nilan, Stone, Thirumale Others present: County Librarian Melinda Cervantes, Community Librarian Dolly Barnes, Friends of Saratoga Libraries Representative Sue Barrera, Art Commissioner Marylou Taylor, Assistant City Manager Lorie Tinfow, Staff Liaison Cathleen Boyer, City of Saratoga representative Thomas Scott 3. Report on Posting of the Agenda: Boyer reported that pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on June 3, 2005 4. Accept Agenda Items and Order: Grover /Lemmon moved to accept the agenda as presented. Motion passed 7/0. 5. Approval of Minutes of February 23, 2005 Grover /Lemmon moved to accept the February minutes as presented. Motion passed 7/0. 6. Oral and Written Communication: Chair Gipstein reminded members of Fall 2005 CaLTAC meeting and workshop in August. Arts Commissioner Taylor reported that although the Arts Commission has been decommissioned, the library's "art wall" will have displays throughout the remainder of the year. 7. Old Business A. Capital Improvement Fund Tinfow distributed to the commission her May 3, 2005, report to the Citizens' Oversight Committee summarizing the status of the Library construction budget and remaining funding issues. She summarized the status of the fund and long -term capital improvement concerns, and of the Thompson Pacific lawsuit. She also introduced Thomas Scott, who will oversee the library project and funds as part of city facilities management. B. Installation of Antenna and Flagpole update Boyer reported that the Planning Commission approved installation, but some objections were raised in City Council discussion regarding the presence of the electrical "hut" in the orchard, and its closeness to Redwood Middle School. The topic will be taken up again by the council June 18. C. Library Sign City Council denied the commission's request to proceed with library signage at the corner of Saratoga Avenue and Fruitvale due to its cost. Chair Gipstein pointed out that the sign requested is not a new purchase but replacement of the original sign taken down during library reconstruction. Gipstein and Tinfow suggested that further discussion of the sign's replacement be postponed until September when the Library Expansion project list will be more complete. Gipstein commended Tinfow for her persistence and care in working through the library's remaining expansion project list, and her clear updates to the commission. She will send a letter of appreciation to the City. 8. New Business A. Volunteer Opportunities in the library Barnes reminded the commission of opportunities for individual members within the library's operations that would keep them in touch with library needs, such as the Books to shut -ins program, and with Friends of the Library activities and an artwork committee that will continue the art jurying function for the library's art walls. B. Endorsing Saratoga Reads Barrera asked the commission to endorse the 2 annual Saratoga Reads event, scheduled for October 2005, which will feature Buzz Bissinger's book, Friday Night Lights. Some fourteen events have been planned at the library and Montalvo. Grover/Nilan moved to endorse the event. Motion passed 7/0. 9. Reports A. Melinda Cervantes, County Librarian Measure A passed with 71.31 but Measure B failed, with only 64.34 Passage of Measure means that the library will continue its current hours of service, Tuesday through Sunday. Some library branches, with alternative sources of funding (such as Los Altos /Los Altos Hills), can maintain longer hours. The Measure will also permit return of $400,000 to the materials/books fund. The library system is implementing time management software to keep track of length of time of individual's interne use of library computers. Patrons are limited to one hour a day. Use requires library card and pin number. Management of printer copies is being investigated. The time management software is saving on both materials cost and staff time policing use of computer terminals. Cervantes will propose installation of wireless access for personal computers in October. B. Dolly Barnes, City Library Measure A's passage was met with delight by Barnes, who can maintain library hours and staffing. Some vacancies in temporary positions will be filled. The children's department's visits to elementary schools regarding summer school will be continued. C. Ruth Gipstein, Chair Gipstein reported that, according to Resolution No. 05 -032, the Library Commission will continue, limited to four meetings per year, and that the number of commissioners will drop from 7 to 5 through attrition. Nilan requested clarification of 05 -032, #3, regarding makeup of the commission. Gipstein noted that Resolution no. 2031 (establishing the authority of the Saratoga Library Commission, 5 January 1983) states that the commission will be made up of six members from the city of Saratoga and unincorporated areas served by the library, and the 7 position will be appointed by the City of Monte Sereno.) Since the Monte Sereno City Council was not involved in the Saratoga Council's resolution regarding city commissions, Gipstein suggested that presumably the drop in number of members will be from six to four members to be appointed by the City of Saratoga. This may need to be officially clarified at some future date. The commissioners agreed on the following upcoming meeting dates: September 28, December 7, March 22, June 21, and September 27. D. Sue Barrera, Friends of the Library The incoming board is "very excited" and is busy strategizing for the upcoming year. This year's Silicon Valley Reads (Breakfast in the Orchard) event was attended by some 100 people, suggesting that 9am is a good time. E. Cathleen Boyer, Staff Liaison Passed out copy of City of Saratoga Resolution No. 05 -032: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Saratoga Regarding the Structure and Operation of City Commissions. 10. Agenda Items for Next Meeting, September 28 12 noon to 2pm Election of new chair and vice chair Old Business: Sign replacement update Pole /Antenna update CalTac events Reports Memo City of Saratoga City Clerk's office To: Library Commission From: Thomas Scott, Facilities Maintenance Supervisor Date: September 22, 2005 Re: Item 7A As of September 22, 2005 the following things have been done at the Library: The book drops have been modified for safer usage. The HVAC system has received its Preventative Maintenance and seems to be working much better. The sewer line from the Children's Room hasn't had any problems. Black rubber coving is being installed into the Lobby area to protect the wood trim. A new concrete pad has been poured outside the staff entrance A front driveway drainage improvement done over the summer. MEETING DATE: October 5, 2005 ORIGINATING DEPT: Recreation PREPARED BY: Joan Pisani SUBJECT: Metro PCS Lease Agreement for Communication Site at Saratoga Community Library RECOMMENDED ACTION(S): Authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement and sign the Memorandum of Agreement with Metro PCS for lease of property at 13650 Saratoga Avenue. REPORT SUMMARY: SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL DRAFT AGENDA ITEM: CITY MANAGER: DEPT HEAD: Metro PCS has requested the execution of a communications site lease agreement for the purpose of installing, operating and maintaining a wireless communication facility on property near the Saratoga Community Library building. The agreement states that Metro will construct and maintain a flagpole, including lights on the flagpole, and a storage facility to house the equipment. The term of the lease agreement will be five years and Metro PCS will pay a rental fee of $1800 per month for a total of $21,600 per year. Metro PCS first approached the city in March 2004 about the possibility of installing a cell site at the Library. Once the proper permits were issued, Christy Oosterhous worked closely with Metro PCS through the Community Development process and the Planning Commission review. Also, this project was discussed at a Library Commission meeting in order to answer questions and discuss concerns. Iveta Harvancik, in the Engineering division, worked with Metro PCS to provide the legal description of the property. Also, Richard Taylor has reviewed all documents. Other highlights of the contract are listed below: The lease is renewable for an additional 5 years, with an automatic rate increase of 20 Metro PCS will be responsible for maintaining the flagpole and replacing the flags, when needed. Metro PCS will install and pay all for all utilities related to their communication site. Metro PCS will contribute $2500 towards a Saratoga Community Library sign. FISCAL IMPACTS: The City will receive an increase in revenue of $21,600 per year. CONSEQUENCES OF NOT FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED ACTION(S): Metro PCS will not be able to install a communication site at the Saratoga Community Library. ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S): None FOLLOW UP ACTION(S): The City Manager will sign and execute the agreement. ADVERTISING, NOTICING AND PUBLIC CONTACT: Nothing additional. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Communications Site Lease Agreement 2. Exhibit A: Description of Lessor's Real Property 3. Exhibit B: Description of Premises 4. Exhibit C: Memorandum of Agreement CALTAC AWARDS: NOW IS THE TIME TO ACT So, you've decided who you want to nominate for a CALTAC Award, and why. Now -what's next? This is a question of- ten asked. Perhaps this checklist will help. Read carefully at the Awards Nomina- tion form on page 5 In this newsletter. Decide which category is the best fit for your candidate? Include whatever indicates that your nominee is the most deserving one to receive this award such as letters of recommendation from those who know him/her best and news articles showing activities within the last two years. Remember, you can send up to a maximum of six pages of support in addition to the nominator's letter of recommendation. Please see the nomination form on page 5 for de- tails. Coordinate with others getting the nomination together. Don't do this alone. Have others send their contri- bution to you and send it all in to- 9ether. Be sure that the person send ing the nomination in is a member of CALTAC. CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES COMMISSIONERS Do it nowlll Send the nomination packet to: CALTAC Awards Chair Jackie Harrison 1630 Bittern Drive Sunnyvale, CA 94087 If you can't send your nomination in August, there's still time, just be sure it's postmarked on or before Septem- ber 16. Remember, send your nomination papers, including the nomination form, on or before the September 16 deadline to Jackie Harrison, 1630 Bittern Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94087. Visit the CALTAC website, http:// www.caltac.org to read what former CALTAC Awards recipients have to say about what the awards mean to them. Yes, it was worth any effort you put into doing this. We all thank you. Jackie Harrison 2005 CALTAC Awards Chairman jackie1630@aol.com FALL 2005 CALTAC WORKSHOPS IN LIBRARY LEADERSHIP, OCTOBER 29TH Register using the brochure that will be sent to all CALTAC members and /or see www.caltac.org Fall 2005 Technology Update Workshop When: Saturday, October 29, 2005, 9:00 am 1:00 pm Where: Santa Clara City Library 2635 Homestead Road, Santa Clara http// www .library.ci.santa- clara.ca.us/ (Contimred on page 4) 2005, Issue 3 July— September President's Message Legislation Cool Website Spring 2006 Workshops Who Is CLA? Awards Form Inside MI Issuer Special Points Of interest President's Message Membership Application Ethics Statement Awards Nomination Form Fall Spring Workshops CALTAC Awards Legislation 3 3 4 4 5 PAGE 2 PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Building Partnerships Key to Success When Max Doner speaks, people should listen. Max was a long time labor arbitrator and mediator who 1 met and worked with in my early career as a Labor Relations Repre- sentative for the New York State United Teachers. Negotiating contracts and represent- ing grievant at arbitration hearings was a large part of my work. On several occasions 1 would end up at a table across from Max as he tried to mediate a dispute before it broke into. a strike or other job action. In the 1970's Max had his hands full trying to balance the needs of Tabor and management in an environment of shrinking public dollars for schools. Max had a favorite expres- sion he used to convince both sides to work together. With a heavy Yiddish accent Max would proclaim when business is bad, you take in a partner." Neither side could go it alone. Both sides had to develop a partnership and seek out additional partners to succeed in an era of limited resources. The operating environment for libraries in Califomia, in some ways, is similar to the economic environment of New York in the early 1970's. Our state support is very limited and many local communities are struggling to keep libraries open to serve their patrons. If we are to succeed as the trustees and commissioners responsi- ble for providing quality library services, we must make a conscious effort to find part- ners who share our vision and are willing to work for better libraries. We do not have too far to look for partners. Many of us have active Friends and Foun- dation groups in our community that serve as our fund raising partners. Library trustees and commissioners often serve their community in other capacities, such as working with a local Chamber of Commerce, School District Professional Organization, Church group or other civic associations. These groups could also be recruited as our "partners" in building support for our library. Our major funding source is usually the city or county govemment of our jurisdiction. We should have a relationship with these politi- cal leaders and treat them as partners when seeking funds for our library. I'm sure there are other potential partners for us to work with. Our effort to build and nourish these partnerships will create stronger support for our goals. Although Max is no longer with us, his words ring true as we continue to face chal- lenges in funding our public libraries. Building partnerships during these difficult times can lead us to success in the future. Dom Summa CALTAC President CALTAC BUTTONS CALTAC still has buttons available for purchase. A package of ten buttons costs only 10 (a discount from the 1.50 individual price). CALTAC's "button lady" Evelyn Kobayashi is still waiting to send you an order of buttons. Just go to the CALTAC website at wwwcaltac.org, scroll down to the blue button pictured here, click on buttons @caltac.org and you can send an email directly to Eve- lyn. Shipping and handling varies depending upon your location. California Association of Library Trcateesand Commissioners Websiteat: Htto/ /www ca /toc. org C4LTACT/CS, is the official publication of CALTAC and is published quarterly and included in membership dues. Postmaster/Members: Send address changes to: CALTAC Membership Denise Surber 507 18th Street Paso Robles, CA 93446 rdsurber@charter.net Deadlines for submissions to the newsletter February 10 April 25 July 25 November 20 Include name, affiliation, telephone number, and email address with the submission. Submissions for CALTACTICS should be sent to the editor. Kathryn Morris 1 3802 Star Ruby Avenue Corona, CA 92880 Email: kathymimi@earthiinlc.net ar 2005, ISSUE 3 LEGISLATIVE REPORT The California budget has been passed. How did librar- ies fare? The PLF went through at $14.1 million. The good news: Our legislators fought, and succeeded in keeping further cuts away. The bad news: This sum, when spread throughout the state, does not provide much for any one library. Nonetheless, our legislators should be thanked for their work in keeping further cuts at bay. We could have lost the entire fund thus putting the legislation behind it at risk. Please keep the following information close at hand as federal issues come up. As I write this, the Patriot Act, set to sunset at the end of 2005, may be made perma- nent. This would include the invasive and problematic Section 215 which authorizes governmental officials to break the confidentiality of library records. My son just finished a paper on communism and socialism. May he 1 submit that a viable public library is a hallmark of Civilization." Mayor Murray Rosenbluth City of Port Hueneme Ventura county Library Commissioner March 23, 2005 COOL WEBSITE http /www.pvld.org The Palos Verdes Library District What is it you need to find? Do you need newspapers or genealogy informa- tion? How about health information or business and company resources? All of this and more is available on the Palos Verdes Library District website. They have a section for kids and teens, contemporary issues, the summer reading program, local history, Online Reference, and passport services, in addition to the usual cal- endar, local information, the card catalog, and database and article searching. So, no matter what you may be looking for you might try looking at the Palos Verdes Library District website. They have been "Connecting people, information ideas" for 75 years. Congratulations on 75 years, a great library and a super website. never be considered unpatriotic. The day must never come when the right to read and research any topic be- comes action for investigation. I am Proud of libraries de- sires to keep the records of their patrons confidential. Karen Dyer You can call the Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224 -3121. Senator Diane Feinstein 331 Hart Senate Office Build- ing Washington, D.C. 20510-0504 Telephone: (202) 224-3841 One Post St, #2450 San Francisco, CA 94104 Telephone: (415) 393-0707 Fax: (415) 393-0710 http/ /Feinsteinsenare.gov (r= w= a� =a =a= ass =a= e�s� =�s�e= Rau= a= a�►��s�= x=Y►� Senator Barbara Boxer 112 Hart Senate Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20510-0505 Telephone: (202) 224 -3553 Fax: (415) 956 -6701 Main District Office: 1700 Montgomery St, 4240 San Francisco, CA 94111 Telephone: (415) 403-0100 Fax: (415) 956-6701 http:/ /boxer.senate.gov PAGE 4 SPRING 2006 CALTAC WORKSHOPS The Library Website 2005: We Aren't Just Hours and Directions Anymore! Gail McPartland will bring you up-to -date on how librar- ies are expanding library websites to include a variety of new services. A trip to the library is a wonderful thing. There is nothing like a Sunday afternoon outing to stock up on good mysteries, latest bestsellers, or cur- rent feature films. But more and more, libraries are bringing services to their websites so you don't have to get into your car, fight traffic and parking, especially for those 8:45 pm trips for homework assignments. This talk will update you on features your library may have already made available to you or will be making avail- able to you in the near future. Same Old Services, New Delivery Methods Libraries have always loaned books, but now they're lending virtual materials such as e- Books. Libraries an- swer questions at the Reference desk and now they answer them via email and chat as well. Libraries have always notified patrons of their programs via flyers and public service announcements, now they use blogs and RSS feeds. Sarah Houghton will explain some of the new delivery methods libraries are using to provide many of the traditional services libraries have always provided. Laptops Unleashed: Going Wireless in Your Library Wireless is offered in Starbucks, hotels, and even throughout cities. Public and academic libraries have offered wireless technology for the last few years to WHO BELONGS TO CLA? CLA ANNUAL CONFERENCE both their staff and the patron walking in with a laptop. How does wireless work, and how can it benefit librar- ies? Carol Frost will review the three main reasons for wireless, issues to consider before implementing and whether libraries should be allowing free access to this resource. Implementing RFID Today Lessons Learned The RFID landscape has changed dramatically since year 2000 when Santa Clara Library was the first library to implement RFID in the state. Then there were only a couple of viable vendors. Today library decision makers do not only need to evaluate a variety of products from multiple vendors, but must also consider issues of stan- dards, privacy/confidentiality, proposed RFID legisla- tion, and staffing issues. Karen Saunders will address the state of RFID today to enable library decision mak- ers to make informed decisions about RFID implemen- tation. Spring 2006 Workshops North: Saturday, February 25, 2006, 9:00 am- 1:00 pm South: Saturday, March 11, 2006, 9:00 am -1:00 pm For additional Information please contact the CALTAC Workshop Co- Chairs: North: Pat Taviss info@taviss.com 650 368 -7812 South: Cathy Penprase CPenprase@aol.com 805- 986 -2348 Califomia Library Association 717 20th Street, Suite 200, Sacramento, CA 95814 (916)447 -8541 tel 1 (916)447 -8394 fax 1 info@cla- net.org Our members include personal, institutional and business members. Members include libraries, librarians, library em- ployees, library students, friends, trustees and citizens who care about libraries. CIA's business members supply prod- ucts and services to libraries. If libraries are important to you, you're important to usl CIA provides leadership for the development, promotion, and improvement of library services, librarianship, and the library community. We help members excel in a fast- changing job market. We're a resource for learning about new ideas and technology, and we actively work to influence legislation affecting libraries and librarians. We bring people together who share special Interests in librarianship.- Nov. 4 through 7, 2005 CLA Annual Conference, Pasadena, CA Nov. 6, 2005 CALTAC Business and Awards Luncheon at Conference. Keep checking at cla- netorg for the Preliminary Schedule of the CIA Conference for the dates and times of the above sessions. Also, there will be specific information posted at caltac.org. CALTAC hopes that many of you will not only register for the Conference, but also register to attend the CALTAC Business and Awards Luncheon on the Sunday of the Conference, November 6. Please join us in the presentation of awards to previously unsung heroes from the library world and listen to them talk about their work. f 2005, IssuE 3 2005 CALTAC AWARDS NOMINATION FORM Each community has those special people who work to support the success of libraries. The CALTAC Awards, presented at the CALTAC luncheon in November are a way to thank these people and to focus on their contri- butions. This form is for your use. In fairness to all the nominees, it is important that you provide the documenta- tion as requested in the application. We look forward to receiving your nomination papers! Have you an unsung hero in your library? Use the form included in this CALTACTICS issue to nominate that person for a CALTAC award. Include no more than 6 pages (3- double sided to tell us how he or she made a difference to your library and library board. Send the form and related information to Jackie Harrison by Septem- ber 16, 2005 (address below). The persons or organizations chosen to receive recognition will be honored in November at the CALTAC luncheon held during the annual conference of the California Library Association. Eligibility Requirements: 1. Some of the services provided by the nominees must have occurred within the past two years. 2. Individuals making nominations must be current/paid members of CALTAC. 3. Current CALTAC board members are ineligible to nominate or to be nominated during their terms of office 4. Each nomination must be on a separate form. Photocopies of the form are accepted. CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES AND COMMISSIONERS 2005 AWARDS NOMINATION FORM Categories: Please check the category for which the nomination is being made. 1. Trustee. Commissioner. or System Advisory Board Member for outstanding service to a local library or system 2. Librarian for outstanding work with a Board of Trustees or Commission 3. Newspaper. Radio Stations. or Television Channel for outstanding media coverage or special services to libraries 4. Business. Community Organization. or Individual making a significant financial or in -kind contribu- tion to a library or library program 5. Elected local. State. or Federal Official from California for special support or promotion of legislation to benefit libraries and/or library services 6. Individual for outstanding or volunteer service to a library Individual or organization being nominated: Name Address City, State, Zip Phone 1 FAX Email CALTAC member making the nomination: Name Address City, State, Zip Phone 1 FAX Email Library or Library System NOMINATION MATERIALS NOTE: Items postmarked after Sept. 16, 2005 will be ineligible for consideration. 1. A letter of nomination must be attached, clearly stating why the nominee is worthy of recognition. 2. A maximum of six (3 double sided) additional pages of support may be included (such as, press clippings and copies of recommendation letters). Items may be reducedin size but must be legible. Please return this form and all nomination materials by SEPTEMBER 16, 2005 to Jackie Harrison at 1630 Bittern Drive Sunnyvale, CA 94087. Phone: (408) 245 -2553. Email Jackie 1630@aol.com Please call for FAX instructions. PAGE 5 PAGE 6 KEEP UP-TO-DATE ON LIBRARIES Using the World Wide Web to keep current on libraries is quick and easy. Following is a list that CALTAC members might find useful. ALA s, Children's Internet Protection Act American Ubrary Assodation Association for Library trustees and Advocates (ALTA) California Library Association Califomia State Library CALTAC Federal Legislative information Friends of California libraries Advocacy Web Legislative Test Librarians' Index to the Internet Information on California Govemment Information on Legislative Issues Information on State Assembly Members Information on State Senators LibraryLaw.Com Library Legislation Information Project Vote Smart CALTAC MEMBERSHIP FORM Please ask your Library Director to put 2005 membership in CALTAC on your next agenda. If you are a former trustee or commissioner and would like to continue to support CALTAC and libraries, please complete and forward to us the membership application form provided below. 2005 APPLICATION FOR CALTAC MEMBERSHIP Applications received after 10/31/05 will apply to the 2006 calendar year Date of Application Name New Renew Home Address City Zip Home Telephone Work Telephone Email Address Fax VOTING MEMBERSHIP Is open to everyone who is or has been a trustee, commissioner or advisory board member of any library or library system in Califomia. INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP (S 15.00) ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP ($15.00) GROUP MEMBERSHIP (Group rate of 5 members or more is $13.00 per member) ATTACH FORM FOR EACH NAME OF UBRARY NAME OF LIBRARY, COMMISSION. REGIONAL COUNCIL OR SYSTEM Please make your check payable to CALTAC and mail the form to: Denise Surber, CALTAC Co-Membership Chair 507 18th Street Paso Robles, CA. 92446 rdsurber@charter.net (805) 238-3150 www.ala.org/cipa /q &a.html www.ala.org www.ala.org/alta www.cla- net.org www.library.ca.gov/ www.caltac.org www.thomas.loc.gov/ www.friendcalib.org/calad http /www.assembly.ca.gov /acs /acsframeset6text.htm www.lii.org www.thomas.loc.gov/ www.leginfo.ca.gov www.assembly.ca.gov www.sen.ca.gov/ www.blog.librarylaw.com www.cla- net.org/html /leg/html www.vote- smartorg Non Voting memberships is available to librarians, Friends, and interested persons or institutions who wish to support CALTAC's purpose and receive its publications. POSITION /AFFILIATION 2005, ISsuE 3 Trustees in the capacity of trust upon them, shall observe ethical standards with absolute truth, in- tegrity and honor. Trustees must avoid situations in which personal interests might be served or financial benefits gained at the expense of library users, colleagues, or the situation. It is incumbent upon any trustee to disqualify him- self /herself immediately whenever the appearance or a conflict of interest exists. Trustees must distinguish clearly in their actions and statements between their personal philoso- phies and attitudes and those of the institution, acknowledging the formal position of the board even if they personally disagree. A trustee must respect the confidential nature of library business while being aware of and in com- pliance with applicable taws goveming freedom of information. 0 Click on http://yesforlibraries.com/ Learn All About It! The Library Bond Act of 2006 on the June, 2006 statewide ballot is an important step in meet- ing our libraries present and future need for funding now and for years to comel from yesforlibraries.com' PAGE 7 CURRENT LIBRARY NEWS RECOMMENDED WEBSITES http /www.ala.org/ala/ oif/ bannedbooksweek /bbwlinks /bbwbraceletpr.htm Banned Books Week is September 24 through October 1, 2005. Be the first to order a bracelet from ALA that features images of banned books. Thousands of libraries and bookstores will sponsor events and exhibits speaking out against attempts to censor books and celebrating the freedom to read during Banned Books Week. The Office for Intellectual Freedom received 547 reports of challenges or attempts to remove books from schools and libraries in 2004. Robert Cormier's The Choco- late War was the most challenged book of last year. 'Observed since 1982, Banned Books Week reminds Americans not to take this precious democratic freedom for F ranted. The event is sponsored by the American Booksellers Association, the American Booksellers Foundation for ree Expression, the American Library Association (ALA), the Association of American Publishers, the American Society of Journalists and Authors and the National Association of College Stores. It is endorsed by the Library of Congress Center for the Book. To order online, please visit https /www.ala.org/ala/ oif/ bannedbooksweek/ bbwlinks /braceletsorderform.htm. To or- der by phone, please call 1- 800 545 -2433 ext. 4220.' from the August 3, 2005 press release from ALA. http:// www. Folusa.org/html /membership.htmi Many members of CALTAC are also Friends. Check out the below story that is good for all of us, regardless of whether we are trustees, commissioners, system advisory board members, Friends or simply someone happy to have libraries: http /www.washingtonpost.com/wp -dyn/ content article /2005/07/26/AR2005072601841. html ETHICS STATEMENT FOR PUBLIC LIBRARY TRUSTEES Trustees must be prepared to support to the fullest the efforts of librarians in resisting censorship of li- brary materials by groups or individuals. Trustees who accept library board responsibilities are expected to perform all of the functions of library trustees. This ethics statement written by the Association for library Trustees and Advocates (ALTA), and adopted by the American Library Trustee Association, the Public Library Association, the American Library Trustee Association and the Public Library Association. CALTACTICS 507 18th Street Paso Robles, CA 93446 Change Service Requested Zmi CLA ANNUAL CONFERENCE CALTAC BUSINESS AND AWARDS LUNCHEON AT THE CLA CONFERENCE CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES AND COMMISSIONERS The Quarterly Newsletterfor CALTAC July—September 2005 Time Sensitive Material slsra- t* t a0 -9 too http://www.caltac.org IMPORTANT DATES FOR 2005/06 CALTAC FALL 2005 WORKSHOP CALTAC SPRING 2006 WORKSHOPS 4SP la rafr 9091 OO.37 AUG 25 9728 ANAHEIM. CA 92804 Ms. Melinda S. Cervantes, County Librarian Santa Clara County Library, 14600 Winchester Blvd. Los Gatos, CA 95032 PUT THESE DATES ON YOUR CALENDAR! OCTOBER 29, 2005 SANTA CLARA, CA NOVEMBER 4-7, 2005 PASADENA, CA NOVEMBER 6, 2005 First Class 111111111111114151 1111111114141 11111i41111411l1111114111 NORTH, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2006 9:00 AM -1:00 PM SOUTH, SATURDAY, MARCH 11, 2006 9:00 AM WO PM