Staff Association Survey Results. Jean Johnson stated there were five topics in the survey and the staff was asked to rate the importance of each. The Ad Team received the compilation of the results from the survey. From the responses received pay and communication were the two most important. Jean stated the surveys were distributed through the staff association reps at each library. There were a total of 92 survey responses received. Jean stated she will need to schedule a meeting with Donna and provide a response from the Ad Team to the staff association regarding the survey results. Donna stated the Ad Team will further review the staff association survey and by-laws and she will meet with Jean Johnson within the next few weeks to provide a response and discuss further. Discussion followed.
Strategic Plan. Kay asked Ad Team for some thoughts and suggestions in coming up with a vision statement for the library system and the new strategic plan. A vision statement should provide direction or guidance. Discussion followed. Another step in the strategic plan is to establish some goals and objectives and service responses. Kay handed out a worksheet with several examples of goals and objective and another worksheet with examples of service responses. She also handed out a fill in the blank worksheet and asked each member to come up with a service response and goal for that response. She asked for the information to be sent to her by Friday, February 16. Kay will be compiling the information and will come back to the group for more input.
Oklahoma Folklore. Stu Williamson provided an online presentation of the Oklahoma Folklore collection. The Oklahoma Folklore collection was made possible with a grant from the Inasmuch Foundation. The site will be available through the online databases. At this time there are approximately 800 documents included in the collection. There are various categories within the collection to browse, similar to the Oklahoma Images collection. Discussion followed.
Legislative Issues. Donna handed out copies of some Legislative Bills which have recently been introduced. House Bill 2192, which relates to membership of the library commission. House Bill 1715 calls for prohibiting certain children from accessing the Internet at public libraries without adult supervision. Discussion followed.
Mid-Winter Conference. Denyvetta provided information on the recent ALA Mid-Winter conference she attended in Seattle. Denyvetta has been appointed to serve on the Black Caucus Executive Board for a two year term. She attended a retreat for the Board while in Seattle. Denyvetta provided information on the African American Book Awards. She also attended the Seattle Public Library abd brought some information brochures regarding policies and procedures for the Seattle Library. Discussion followed.
Café – There are signs displayed in the windows of the café announcing the opening coming soon. The café will be called 1st Edition Café and Espresso Bar.
Service Center – A Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for an architect will be sent out January 4. The goal is to be able to award the contract at the March Commission meeting.
REPORTS
LIBRARY OPERATIONS – Denyvetta has met with the staff who was involved with the recent rotations to and from Ralph Ellison. The consensus of the staff was that it was a good experience and each would be willing to do it again.
LIBRARY OPERATIONS (HEADQUARTERS) – Candace reported the entertainment at the Downtown Library on Opening Night was great. The Catering Company was active during the night and served coffee and hot cocoa with the proceeds donated to the Arts Council.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT – Todd reported the NW Library Project Agreement will be on the agenda for approval from the Commission at the January 18 meeting.
