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Action Minutes
Saratoga Library Commission
February 26, 1992
A meeting of the Library Commission was held Wednesday evening,
February 26, 1992. Following is a summary of the action taken.
I. Call to (Zrder
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Commissioners present: Brenner, Krezek, Newby; Peacock,
Towse, Watkins
Commissioners absent: None
III . ~~p~ on os~,~g o~,~omm~ ss~ on aenda
The agenda was posted on February 20, 1992.
TV. ~,p~Q~l of > >~~ o D ~r 18, 1991 Meeting
The December 18, 1991, minutes were approved as
submitted.
V. old Business
A. Library Expansion Videotape--Community Librarian
Dolly Barnes indicated that she had a volunteer who
wanted to assist with the production of a videotape.
Commissioner Watkins suggested that the video be
kept factual and Commissioners Krezek suggested that
the video have more of an advocacy tone.
Commissioner Krezek also suggested that the
Commission needed to discuss in general a public
relations strategy and set up a timeline.
Commissioner Peacock recommended that the Commission
begin the process since it would be take some time
to develop a strategy.
The commission decided to hold a special study
session to determine what the main tasks would be
for a public relations eamgaign. Commissioner
Watkins outlined what areas the timeline and
strategy should cover.
Chair Newby also asked the Commissioners to prepare
for the study session by writing down
groups/individuals who may support or appose the
library expansion.
County Librarian Susan Fuller indicated that she
thought that Chair Newby's suggestion would be
valuable. She also indicated that when Los Altos
expanded their library, the business community began
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the campaign by sponsoring a informational lunch and
invited everyone in the community to attend.
B. Library Expansion Committee--Staff Representative
Karen Campbell updated. the Commission on the
recruitment process and work schedule of the Library
Expansion Committee.
County Librarian Fuller indicated that it would be
beneficial to have two County staff members--Janice
Yee, Deputy County Librarian, and Dolly Barnes,
Community Librarian,--serve on the Library Expansion
Committee even if one of them was not formally
appointed.
Chair Newby indicated to Staff Representative
Campbell that it would be helpful to the Committee
members to have a copy of the expansion presentation
and other materials from previous study sessions.
VI. ew Business
A. Election of Chair and Vice-Chair--Commissioner
Barbara Peacock was elected as the new Chair and
Commissioner Sally Towse was elected as the new
Vice~Chair.
On behalf of the Commission, Commissioner Brenner
thanked and commended David Newby for his work and
contributions as Library Commission Chair.
B. Sunday Hours Budget for FY 92/93--Dolly Barnes
presented budget figures for Sunday hours at the
Community Library. Staff Representative Campbell
indicated that City of Saratoga had budgeted enough
money for FY 92/93 to pay for the increase.
Commissioner Brenner indicated that he thought the
County should contribute toward Sunday hours and
requested more information regarding the cost and
financing of the Saratoga Community Library.
County Library Susan Fuller agreed to provide a
financial presentation at the next regular meeting
of the Library Commission covering Library
operational costs and revenue sources as well as the
County allocation process for revenues.
VII. ~e,ports
JanVary~ouns i 1 M~±et ~ nab,
No Report
February ~ ncil Meetinas
Commissioner Watkins reported on the February 19 Council
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meeting.
Susan Full~~ ~,Co~~v Librarian
No Report
Dolly ar~~s, Coommu~ity Libra~i~~
Community Librarian Barnes distributed copies of articles
on the Saratoga Library expansion and copies of Library
circulation figures.
Karen C~1~,, pity Staff Reoresentativ~
No Report
VIII. Communications frgm C~,ty~~ n~cil
None
IX . ~~1 a.~r d Wr~,,.ttep CQ~un~ca~~Qns.
None
PREPARED BY
Campbell, Admi,,fiistrative Assistant