Connecticut Library Association

Executive Board Meeting

November 3, 2005

Cyrenius H. Booth Library – Newtown

 

I.                    The meeting was called to order at 10:00 am.

 

II.                 Board Introductions: Members introduced themselves

 

III.               Public Comment/Notes from CLA office: A. Knapp read an October 5th letter of resignation from ADA Chair Alberta Richetelle. In the letter, Alberta recommended Mary Engles for the position. There was discussion and agreement that a proclamation be made and presented to Alberta for her service to CLA.  See motion below.

 

IV.              Additions to the Agenda and/or Action Items: President Alice Knapp appointed Mary Engels Chair of CLA’s ADA.

 

A.Knapp presented on behalf of Josephine Anderson and the Personnel Committee the CLA recommended salary guideline increase of 2.3% for MLS positions.  This equals an hourly rate of $23.83 or $43,363.00 for a 35 hour week; $49,566.40 for a 40 hour week. See motion below.

 

F. Nadeau presented, for CLA endorsement, CEMA’s November 2, 2005 resolution of the “No Child Left Behind Act.” The resolution, distributed to all attendees, states that CEMA “affirms that Connecticut School Library Media Specialist meet the requirements for “highly qualified” teachers and urges that the language of the Act be revised to reflect the inclusion of the school library media specialist as highly qualified teachers.  C. Bradley suggested presenting the resolution to the CLC Board for endorsement; J. Johnston will bring it to the ALA Board.  It was also suggested that the resolution be distributed to all school media specialists.  See motion below.

 

A.Knapp reported for Randi Ashton-Pritting of Career & Recruitment.  The committee is requesting a by-law change.  It was suggested that the change be presented to the board in writing for review.

 

V.                 Votes Taken:

 

A.Knapp moved to accept, with regret, the resignation of A. Richetelle.  Peter Ciparelli seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

 

M. Spratlin Hasskarl moved that a resolution and/or gift be presented to A. Richetelle for her service to CLA.  D. Higginson seconded.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

M. Spratlin Hasskarl moved to accept the 2.3% minimum salary guideline as presented (above).  J. Rabin seconded.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

P. Ciparelli moved to endorse the CEMA resolution regarding the No Child Left Behind Act.  M. Spratlin Hasskarl seconded.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

P. Ciparelli moved to accept the minutes of the October 3, 2005 meeting.  M. Spratlin Hasskarl seconded.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

VI.              President’s Report:  To celebrate National Library Week 2006, A.Knapp suggested the CLA Executive Board prepare the required “Quotable Facts About Libraries” for the contest.  It was agreed that the Publicity Committee will handle the specifics.

 

VII.            Treasurer’s Report:  J. Fisher reported assets, as of Oct. 1, 2005 as follows:

Checking: $46,144.21, Investments$112,215.64 for a total of $158,359.85.

 

VIII.         Past President’s Report: C. Bradley discussed her speaking engagement at the                      

Women’s Democratic Club in Westport regarding the Patriot Act.  She was           interviewed by Channel 12 news while there.

 

 

IX.       Vice President’s Report: T. Geoffino presented the 2006-07 Conference

Co-Chairs: Cynde Lahey from New Canaan and Karen Ronald from Trumbull. He reported that Fairfield Public Library has been designated “Best Children’s Place to Visit” by the New York Times Connecticut Section.  A review will be published in the Times mid-December.

 

X.                 Committee/Section/Roundtable Reports:

 

ADA: M. Engels reported that the upcoming Disability Awareness workshop November 10 is sold out.  The committee will begin preparation for the workshop on “An ADA Plan for Your Library” in April 2006.

 

ALA: J. Johnston asked for counsel from the board regarding direction and philosophy of ALA.  He stated that library issues should be paramount for ALA counsel meetings as opposed to international politics. Many members agreed that ALA needs to refocus on issues that affect public libraries.

 

After much discussion regarding the upcoming ALA Conference in New Orleans, it was decided that ALA should go ahead with it’s plans to hold it’s conference and that ultimately CLA members will make their own decisions regarding travel and stay in New Orleans.

 

CLC: C. Antonucci discussed the success of the Trendspotting Symposium and noted that information from this event is on the CLC web site.

 

CEMA; F. Nadeau reported the CEMA Conference is Sunday and Monday, November 6 and 7.

 

Children’s: J. Rabin announced Jane Ash and Gail Zeiba as the 2006 Children’s Committee Chairs.

 

CLASS: J. Cayer reported that the October 28th Conference was a tremendous success with the highest attendance (150) to date.

 

College & University: L. Hawkes’ committee held it’s fall program “Academic Librarians’ Outreach to Faculty” October 20th.

 

Conference: A. Barney reported that Program Planning forms are available and due November 18th.

 

CSL: K. Wiggins distributed a committee report and passed out the Barnes and Noble promotional coupons for Dec. 2 and 3. Highlights of his report included an update on the process of connecting libraries for the CT Education Network and CSL’s announcement of LSTA grants totaling $300,000.00 and criteria.  He reported that two Connecticut librarians, Bina Williams from Bridgeport Public, and Barbara Penziwater from the Willoughby Wallace Library in Stony Creek are the recipients of the 2005 New York Times Librarian Awards. K. Wiggins discussed Katrina Relief efforts and stated that money, no used books, are needed for the librarians in New Orleans effected by the hurricane. There was discussion regarding a possible statewide fundraiser and/or an Adopt-A-Library program.

 

 

Editorial:  B. Bailey reported that Miranda Associates expressed interest in designing a new CLA logo after the Connecticard and current marketing programs are underway.  D. Kapp reminded members to submit their recommendations for his “If You Could Give One Book” feature for the holiday season.

 

Friends: M. Engels distributed the fall newsletter for A. Wilson to those interested.   

 

Intellectual Freedom: A. Knapp gave an update on ACLU vs Gonzales court case in lower Manhattan on Wednesday.  Presently the court is hearing 2 cases: one regarding an internet service provider receiving a National Secruity Letter and the Connecticut gag order case. A. Knapp reported that NPR’s Larry Abramson wants to do a story on this subject.

 

Legislative Committee: P. Ciparelli distributed and read the committee’s report including a vote to recommend that CLA schedule a potluck supper and legislative links training session in alternating years (long sessions, when a new biennial budget is prepared) with the breakfast caption, the next potluck to be held Spring, 2007.

 

B. Reiter reported on the success of the photo shoot for the Connecticard campaign.  Committee will determine number of posters and when/how to distribute.

 

Membership: J. Woycik read monthly membership stats. Presently there are 861 CLA members.

 

Publicity: B. Reiter reminded board that the unveiling of “Smartest Card” will be November 14th at Cheshire Public Library.  License plate discussion was tabled.

 

Public Libraries: H. Keeler mentioned the need for representation from the Capitol area.  Barbara Bailey agreed to serve.

 

YA: M. Spratlin Hasskarl reported 40 individuals registered for Joint Roundtable November 9th in Newtown.  Tracy Firestone from Long Island will be the guest speaker.

 

Regional Reps:

 

Region 3:  F. Aloisa announced that the Enfield Library will be on hand during the December 2 & 3rd Barnes and Noble promotion.  There will be teen poetry reading, story hour, and gift wrapping/fund raiser, as well as a library wish list where customers can purchase books for the library.

           

XI.              New Business:

December 1st Board Meeting at Post University in Waterbury will be a holiday breakfast and board meeting combined.  Details will come in the mail from the CLA office.

 

K. DeLoatch reported on new Spring 2006 programs at Capitol Community College; H. Keeler reported on those at Three Rivers.

 

M. Engels distributed a flyer announcing the 50th Anniversary Celebration and Reception for Middletown Library Service Center November 22.

 

D. Higginson mentioned the possibility of a new Oxford Library as part of a new development project in that town.

 

XII.            Meeting adjourned 11:25.

 

Attendees: C. Bradley, L. McLaughlin, D. Higginson, M. Spratlin Hasskarl, M. Simpson, J. Rabin, K. DeLoatch, B. Bailey, C. Antonucci, J. Johnston, B. Reiter, H. Keeler, F. Aloisa, P. Ciparelli, T. Ralston, L. Hawkes, J. Cayer, F. Nadeau, G. Seagrave, A. Barney, J. Woycik, K. Wiggins, M. Engels, D. Kapp, T. Wilmot, M. Foyt, T. Geoffino, A. Knapp, J. Fisher, K. Ronald, C. Lahey.

 

Respectfully Submitted

 

Pamela Najarian



Recording Secretary

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