09/12/2012 Library Commission Regular Meeting Adopted 10/10/2012CITY OF GILROY
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR
LIBRARY COMMISSION MEETING
7:00 P.M.
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Library Commission was called to order by Chair Smith (Carol) at
7: 05 p.m. in the Gilroy Library Meeting Room, 350 W. 6th Street Gilroy, California.
SECRETARY'S REPORT
All five commissioners were present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Commissioner Taylor and seconded by Commissioner Smith (Hugh) to
approve the minutes of August 8, 2012.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Commissioner Smith (Hugh) and seconded by Commissioner Armenta to
approve the Agenda of September 12, 2012.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
INTRODUCTIONS
Parks and Recreation Commissioner Julie Garcia attended the meeting. She stated that each
P & R Commissioner adopts another Commission and the library was an area of interest to her.
PRESENTATIONS
None.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
None.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion of Donor Recognition for the New Library
Commissioner Spencer presented infornlation on various library donor policies from
other cities that she researched on the Internet.
B. Discussion of Possible Ways for Library Commission to Honor Deceased Members
Two benches were purchased in honor of Kathleen Smith and Tom Engebretson.
LIBRARY REPORTS
County Librarian, Nancy Howe
Job Scout — This program is a new online platform designed to get people back to work by
teaching them important Internet skills and job - hunting techniques. This pilot project with the
California State Library uses social games designed to engage users in self -paced online
activities that focus on Internet skills applied in a real life context such as: Easy -to -use resume
builder; Basic Internet Lessons; Lessons on LinkedIn, Gmail, Fac ebook; Built -in Job Search
and Ability to Interact with Other Job Seekers. JobScout and other online career help can be
found on the Library website.
September is Library Card Sign -up Month. Santa Clara County Libraries will participate with
libraries across the country to encourage individuals to get a library card.
The Library is also in the process of renewing student cards. Over 8,000 free cards have been
issued to non - resident youth from pre - school through grade 12 throughout the year. As a part of
outreach efforts to local schools, the library will send a letter to school principals so they know
their students are eligible for the free card, regardless of residence.
City Librarian, Lani Yoshimura
Personnel — Library page Denise Leverton remains on medical leave. Senior Library Clerk
Socorro Alfaro has returned to work after a medical leave. Gilroy Library conducted interviews
for 3 extra -help pages and interviewed Children's Supervising Librarian candidates on
September 7, 2012.
School Starts — Since school began the traffic in the library has been steady, but lighter than
expected. Staff greeted the public at the entrances the first three weeks, and has handed out
about 2,500 flyers with the library rules. Flyers will now be handed out at peak times only.
Special Programs —
In addition to the regular programs; including regular and bi- lingual storytimes, book club,
computer classes, conversation classes, teen movies and poetry readings, the following special
events took place in August:
Vamos a Leer Let's Read) — Saturday, August 25, 2012 (12 :00 — 1:00pm).
More than 350 parents and children participated in a presentation by popular Univision Radio
personality Jose Luis Gonzalez. "El Zorro" showed parents the importance of their involvement
in their children's educational development and encouraged reading through an interactive storytime, games and prizes.
Two Genealogy Workshops — The first session showed how to use Ancestry.com, HeritageQuestandotherresearchresources. The second one showed how to use the National Archives
for research on naturalization and immigration port records and the newly released 1940's USCensus.
Teen Volunteer Orientation Meeting — This was for teens 14 -19 years old who are interested
in helping the library and earning community service hours.
Adult Volunteer Orientation Meet_ ina — Ten people (18 years old and above) attended the
meeting.
Comin Inn September —
Creative Writing Club (Sept. 13 and 27).
Friends of the Gilroy Library Book Sale (Sept. 8 from 10:00am — 1:00pm).
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Baby Storytime — introduce your baby (up to 12 months old) to music, nursery rhymes and
stories on Thursdays (Sept. 6 -- Oct. 10 at 10:30am).
College Admissions Essay Workshop (Sept. 19 at 7:00pm).
Don't Shoulda, Woulda, Coulda Yourself: What you Need to Know to Finance a College
Education" (Sept. 26 at 7:00pm).
Como to aue usted necesita saber p_ara financiar su educacion universitaria" In Spanish
Sept. 26 at 7:00pm).
COMMISSION COMMENTS
Chair Smith (Carol) congratulated Nancy Howe on her appointment as County Librarian. She
was the Acting County Librarian after Melinda Cervantes moved.
STAFF COMMENTS
None.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
The same New Business items will remain on the Agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Smith (Carol) adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m. .
FUTURE MEETINGS
The next regular meeting of the Gilroy Library Commission will be held on Wednesday,
October 10, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the Gilroy Library Meeting Room, 350 W. 6th Street,
Gilroy, CA.
Lyn e Conrotto, Recording Secretary
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