NOTICE OF MEETING
A regular meeting of the San Francisco Public Library Commission will be held as follows:
DATE: Thursday, April 6, 2006
TIME: 4:00 p.m.
PLACE: Koret Auditorium, Main Library, lower level
The meeting will be called to order.
1. PUBLIC COMMENT
(This item is to allow members of the public to comment generally on matters within the Commission’s purview as well as to suggest new agenda items for the Library Commission’s consideration.)
2. TRIBUTE TO THE DEPUTY CITY LIBRARIAN ACTION
Presentation of and discussion of and possible action to approve a resolution commending and thanking Deputy City Librarian Paul Underwood for his dedication, hard work, and principled leadership during his service as Deputy City Librarian and Acting San Francisco City Librarian.
Explanatory document: draft resolution
3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES ACTION
Presentation of, discussion of, and possible action to approve the Minutes of the regular Library Commission meeting of March 2, 2006.
Explanatory document: draft minutes
4. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY REPORT DISCUSSION
(This item is to allow the Friends of the San Francisco Public Library to inform the Commission of their current and proposed activities.).
5. CITY LIBRARIAN’S REPORT by City Librarian Luis Herrera DISCUSSION
(This item is to allow the City Librarian to report on recent Library activities and make announcements)
The City Librarian will report on the following topics: SFPL staff attendance at the Public Library Association Conference; recognition of children’s librarian Ruth Maginnis retiring after 41 years of service; recognition of Shelly Cocking, Borrower Services librarian featured in Woman’s Day Magazine; update on Main Library Fulton Street landscape project; library participation in public relations campaign as part of National Library Week; and highlights on exhibitions and programs.
6. 10th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF THE DISCUSSION
MAIN LIBRARY
Presentation and discussion of the celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the Main Library.
7. LABOR UNION REPORT
(This item is to allow members of library labor organizations to report on employee matters within the Commission’s purview as well as to suggest new agenda items for the Library Commission’s consideration.)
8. NEW BUSINESS
(This item is to allow Commissioners to introduce new agenda items for consideration.)
9. ADJOURNMENT (requires motion and public comment) ACTION
M. Housh, Secretary. 4/3/06
Explanatory documents: Copies of listed explanatory documents are available as follows: (1) from the Commission Secretary/Custodian of Records, Main Library, 6th Floor, (2) in the rear of the Koret Auditorium immediately before and during the meeting, and (3)to the extent possible, on the Library's website at http://sfpl.org/.