Connecticut Library Association

Executive Board Meeting

December 1, 2005

Post University-Waterbury

 

I.                    The meeting was called to order at 10:15 a.m.

 

II.                 Board Introductions: Members of the board introduced themselves

 

III.               Public Comments: A. Knapp read a letter from the Friends of Jill Smith thanking the board for its $250 donation in 2005 and asking for another donation in 2006.  The board encouraged individuals to contribute to this fund.

 

IV.              Additions to the Agenda and/or Action Items: none

 

V.                 Votes Taken:

P. Ciparelli moved that the CLA Executive Board endorse the Revisions to the CT State Statutes for Librarians from the task force and ACLPD.   

    M. Etters seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

 

   C. Bradley moved that CLA send an official communication to 

   Connecticut’s congressional delegation stating the Associations’ position on

   the U.S.A. Patriot Act and asking for their support.  T. Geoffino seconded.  

   Motion passed unanimously.

 

   D. Higginson moved to accept the minutes of the November 3, 2005 CLA

   meeting.  B. Bailey seconded.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

VI.              President’s Report:  Alice Knapp reported that she has received negative feedback on the CLA 2005-06 minimum salary requirements.  Discussion ensued regarding this topic as well as job listings on the CLA and CLC website.  C. Bradley clarified for the board that the CLA site will list only jobs that meet this minimum salary requirement and it is posted at no charge. The CLC site posts all jobs free to members and $50 for non-members.

 

  Alice Knapp reported that she spoke on the topic of the Patriot Act to the

  Wilton Library Board, the League of Women Voters in both Branford and at 

  the State Capitol in Hartford.  Additionally she was interviewed by Larry

  Abramson on NPR’s “All Things Considered.”

 

       VII.       Treasurer’s Report:  J. Fisher distributed a report of assets totaling

               $156,626.17 as of 11/30/05.

 

VIII.      Past President’s Report: C. Bradley showed the engraved clock/plaque for

 Alberta Richetelle in appreciation for her years of service to the CLA Board.

   

       IX.       Vice President’s Report: none

 

X.                 Committee/Section/Roundtable Reports:

 

Technical Services: A. Wang reported on the success of the Catalogue-On-Line Resources.  There were 70 attendees and $910 was raised.

 

ACLB: S. Lee reported that the next meeting is Tuesday, December 6th in Wethersfield.

 

CLC: C. Bradley reported that there is not a lot of overlap in the CLC and ConnTech list serves.  She suggested that members looking for the greatest reach when distributing information use both lists.  CLC has 1,200 names, ConnTech, 800 names.

 

She reported that CLC will initiate a statewide Virtual Reference in July 2006 and that, effective June 30, 2006, CLC will no longer provide out-of-state ILL services.  They are looking for another provider of this service.

 

Conference:  B. Bray asked that all conference forms be sent in by Friday, Dec. 9th.  She reported that there are 2 pre-conferences (1) Reader Advisory and (2) Children’s/YA Poetry.  The golf tournament is scheduled for Monday and the committee hopes to promote it to the vendors.

 

“Happily Ever After: Life after Library Land” is an idea the committee is exploring as a conference topic for information pertinent to retirement from the librarian/library profession.

 

Because the conference will be at Mountainside, and thousands of CT residents attended camp there as kids, the committee thought camp photos could be used on some of the conference brochures/printed materials.  Anyone who has camp photos to loan for this purpose, please contact B. Bray or A. Barney.

 

CT State Library: Ken Wiggin discussed the Task Force Statute Revisions which include expansion of confidentiality and Redefining Free Library Services for Principal Public Librarians.  Revisions have been sent to Atty General’s office for review. 

 

He reported that within the next few months, the CSL will begin its Library Workforce Profile.  This survey is for library personnel and will help assess the job outlook among other things.  He encouraged all members to participate to guarantee the success of the project/survey.

 

Editorial:  Web Master, K. Kilbourn indicated difficulty in getting into UConn, home of the CLA website.  She hopes to have A. Knapp’s “All Things Considered” story on the web page.

 

D. Kapp reported that his computer crashed on Thanksgiving Day.  Information sent to him around that time, up until this week (Dec, 1st) may have to be resent.  He thanked everyone for their book recommendations for the Christmas Listing in the December newsletter (due out next week).  He encouraged feedback from the Board for the new “Spotlight” column and notified the Board that he is looking to alternate writers for the “Obversion” column.  Additionally, he is seeking someone to write the Treasurer’s column that Earl Ray used to write.

 

Intellectual Freedom: P. Chase reported that his committee has compiled a mailing list of CLA members who indicated interest in Intellectual Freedom on their dues form.  These individuals will receive info on news of interest.  Presently his committee is following the challenge of the Nutmeg Book “Sahara Special” a story of a special education student.

 

Legislative Committee: P. Ciparelli read his report which included the CSL approval to the revisions in State statutes recommended by last year’s ACLPD committee; Connecticard marketing material should be ready by early January; breakfast reception for CLA Library Champions and legislative leaders is scheduled for Feb. 15, 2006.

 

NELA: M. Etters reported that the October 2005 conference in Worcester went well, but that Connecticut has not done well with membership or attendance.  Next year’s conference will be in Burlington, Vermont on October 24 – 26th.

 

Procedures: S. Brooks reminded the board that upcoming nominations include President Elect, Region 3, 5,& 6 representatives, and Secretary/Treasurer (if J. Fishers opts not to do a second term).

 

YA: D. Higginson reported that their “committee chair elect” had to resign.  They are seeking a replacement.  She also reported on the success of their recent joint roundtable with Tracy Firestone.  There were 48 attendees.

 

Region I: T. Ralston reported that the new Southbury library is moving their

Collection in January.

 

Region II: B. Bray reported that Lucy Gangone from Hartford Public Library is now the Administrator of Sumter County Library Service near Orlando.

 

 

She reminded the Board of the CLA “Snow Policy” for Board Meetings:

If Schools are closed in the town where the meeting is to be held, then the meeting is postponed to the “snow date” (the following Thursday); if there is a school delay, the CLA meeting is delayed 1 hour.

 

B. Bray reported that Newington and Rocky Hill libraries will close 1 day so that the staff can attend PLA in Boston in March.  They have chartered a bus.  Sue Hartley is arranging bus service from New Haven to Boston on Thursday 3/23/06.

 

Region IV: L. McLaughlin reported on several special library events taking place in New Canaan, Greenwich, Westport, and at the Perrot Library. She shared a New York Times article on “Policing a Library Computer” (Nov. 20th) in which CLA’s Tom Geoffino and Alice Knapp were quoted.  Tom’s photo was in the story.

 

RegionVI:  P. Ciparelli reported for T. Conley that New London Public Library renovations are moving forward.

 

XI:             Old Business:  C. Bradley recommended that Alice Knapp and Peter Chase                   

                   prepare a letter to state congressional delegates (see motion).

 

XII:            New Business:  C. Bradley read a report from R. Harten that the Awards

                  Committee has begun publicizing requests for awards to be presented at CLA  

                   conference.

 

                   D. Kapp reported on the success of the Book Fair at UConn and thanked the       

                   Board for its contribution.  The fair took in approximately $50,000.

 

                   M. Etters reported that the CT Center for the Book is holding the CT Book

                   Awards Sunday. Dec. 4 at Hartford City Hall.

 

XIII:            Meeting adjourned at 11:35.

 

Attendees: K. Kilbourn, J. Rabin, M. Simpson, B. Bray, A. Wang, B. Bailey,

S. Brooks, J. Day, L. McLaughlin, T. Ralston, A. Knapp, J. Fisher, T.                                             

Geoffino, A. Barney, C. Abetelli, C. Bradley, D. Higginson, M. Spratlin

Hasskarl, T. Wilmot, M. Etter, K. Wiggin, P. Ciparelli, S. Lee, F. Aloisa, P.

Chase, G. Seagrave, A. Wilson, D. Kapp, L. Hawkes.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

Pamela Najarian, Recording Secretary



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