Executive Board Meeting
September 9, 2007
I. The meeting was called to order at 10:10 by President Carl Antonucci.
II. Board Introductions: members of the Board introduced themselves.
III. Public Comments/No from CLA Office:
a. Carl
Antonucci read an email request from ACRL for $500 to co-sponsor a licensing
Elective Resources seminar at Holy Cross in
b. Carl read a letter he wrote on behalf of CLA to support Lyman Maynard Stowe Library’s effort to lead the development of CT GoLocal, a database of state health services.
c. A letter from Rob Walsh was discussed requesting sponsorship of his participation in ALA Emerging Leader’s Program. This request will be directed to PEG for funding.
d. A letter regarding the Lois Lenski Covey Foundation Grant application was read. The grant is awarded to rural and urban public and school libraries serving at-risk children.
IV. Additions to Agenda/Action Items:
a. On behalf of John Cayer, Sandy Brooks requested funds for CLASS to produce and mail 1,000 salary surveys. See Votes Taken.
b. Carol Abatelli recommended a $10.00 increase in Connecticut Libraries subscription rates. See Votes Taken.
V. Votes Taken:
Jay Johnston moved that CLA fund
the printing and mailing of the CLASS salary survey, not to exceed $500.
Carol Abatelli moved that the
price of Connecticut Libraries be
raised $10, making the rates $45 for domestic subscribers, $50 for
international subscribers.
Peter Chase moved that CLA adopt support the following resolution: “whereas library patron information should be confidential the Connecticut Library Association is resolved that: The Connecticut Education Network should not release library patron information or I.P. Address information without a valid court order and that CEN should establish written policies and procedures about providing this information.”
Ted Wilmot moved to accept the minutes of August 9th with the following change: amendment to the minutes to include the request of approval of $2,000 for the (NELLS) New England Library Leadership Symposium. (It was noted that funding was already budgeted under NELA.) Jan Day seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
VI. President’s Report: Carl Antonucci reported that he has been working with a newly-formed steering committee on Conference 2008. He informed the Board that he will include biographies on scheduled speakers and other conference news of interest in his monthly Connecticut Libraries column. He announced that Lee Rainie will be a speaker at the event.
VII.
Treasurer’s Report:
VIII. Past President: no report
IX. VP/President Elect: no report
X. Section/Committee Reports:
ACLB: Suzanne Lee reported that Stan Siegel is the new ACLB President and will serve as their representative at CLA Board meetings. Stan reported that the ACLB leadership conference is scheduled Friday, October 12, 2007 at Water’s Edge in Westbrook.
CLASS: Sandy Brooks reported that
that fall conference is scheduled Friday, November 2, 2007 at
CEMA: Chris Bradley mentioned that CEMA is now CASL (CT Association of School Librarians).
CLC: Randi Ashton-Pritting reported on new and exciting ventures with Open Source, OCLC and CapConn. She reported that CRDC has 60 vendors registered and that Sept. 28th is “discount days.
CSL: Ken Wiggin distributed a
report highlighting the iConn downloadable search box
and CSL’s participation at the CEMA/CECA
conference. Mary Engels and Kat Lyons,
and Linda Williams will represent
Development:
Children’s: Gail Zeiba informed
the Board that her committee is collecting fees for its September 17th
event in
College and University: John Leonetti’s committee has mailed 60 flyers with information pertaining to the October 19th Social Networking Program scheduled at CCSU.
Conference: Paula Cook reported that the steering committee will meet with section chairs after today’s meeting. Goals set by the committee include: generating excitement about the conference, adding an “excursions and fun” component, eliminating a “pre-conference” and having 3 days of conference. She and Randi are looking for authors. Theresa Conley suggested Jim Benn, a local author she recently booked at her library.
Editorial: David Kapp announced some editorial changes including the “retirement” of Spotlight’s Chris Bradley (with Doug Lord the replacement); Sylvia Boyd is leaving “Technology” and Les Kozerowitz’s Obversion will be replaced by someone who David is leaving as a mystery. He thanked all those who worked on behalf of Connecticut Libraries.
David Kapp reported that the committee is looking to update the center column of the website with events, photos, etc. He also reminded the Board of the December book review issue and encouraged Board members to participate with a review of 50 workds or less.
Friends: Ken Wiggin distributed a
flyer for Friends on an upcoming volunteer recruitment program “Use ‘Em or Lose ‘Em” October 27th
at Welles Turner Library in
IF: Peter Chase informed the Board of an incident at a private company where a worker received a threatening email. The email was sent through CEN (Connecticut Education Network). The incident prompted the need for policy regarding protection of IP addresses so that they cannot be demanded (as they were in this case) without a formal search warrant. After lengthy discussion a motion was made that CLA prepare a resolution that states its position on this and similar matters. See Votes Taken.
Peter also discussed Banned Books
Week (September 29 – October 6, 2007). He encouraged all libraries to
participate with events and displays. He
will write a press release including all that is happening that week in
Jan Day reported on the preliminary planning of a Human Rights Council anniversary conference scheduled for December 10, 2008.
Legislative: Peter Ciparelli reported on the work of his committee including planning regional receptions for legislators, drafting a legislative agenda for this coming year, and Emmitt McSweeney’s presentation of the Urban Libraries Coalition to the Legislative Committee.
NELA: Mary Etter noted that the Connecticut Book Award event has been moved from December to Sunday, September 23 at Hartford Public Library. She reminded the Board of NELA’s upcoming Stars in Sturbridge conference and said they are looking for active State representation.
Publicity: BettyAnne Reiter reported that entry forms for the 2007-08 Publicity Awards is on the web site. The deadline for nomination/submissions is January 15th.
Public Libraries: Theresa Conley reported for Claudia Cayne on the upcoming ADA/Public Libraries program “What’s better than Netflix®? “Not Flicks” Services from the Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped aimed at enhancing services to patrons with physical and visual disabilities by helping them access the Connecticut Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (LBPH).
Technical Services: Tom Schadlich announced “Creating a Social OPAC” to be held Thursday, November 8 from 10 – 1:00.
YA: Ann Marie Naples reminded the Board of the Fall program with Chris Crutcher November 13th at Farmington Library.
Region 3: Siobhan Grogan told of the East of the River
Reads program including a trip to
Region 4: Cynde Lahey reported on the upcoming Rabbit Hill Children’s Literature Festival and CH Booth’s Shakespearean Festival that will take place over a 6 month period with events and activities.
Region 5: Bridget Quinn-Carey reported on a 3-community read project.
Region 6: Theresa Conley gave the Board an update on the Otis Library fundraising project and the loss of a substantial pledge to the library as reported in the New London Day.
XI. Old Business: none
XII. New Business: Chris Bradley informed the Board that Chris Sarrazin will serve as backup for any web site updates and/or changes while Kirsten is out on leave.
The meeting adjourned at 11:25 a.m.
Attendees:
Peter Ciparelli, Mary Etter, Theresa Conley, Gail Zeiba, Kendall Wiggin, Randi
Ashton-Pritting,
Respectfully Submitted,
Pamela Najarian
Recording Secretary