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Burlingame Public Library
Board of Trustees
Minutes
July 15th, 1997
1. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting of July 15th, 1997 was called to order by President Herman at
4:30 pm. The Board welcomed new Trustee Mary Lou Morton.
2. ROLL CALL:
Trustees Present: Berger, Cannon, Dunbar, Herman & Morton
Trustees Absent: N-am COMI#L-A
Staff Present: Alfred Escoffier, City Librarian
Judy Gladysz, Administrative Secretary
3. BILLS:
M/S/C (Berger/Dunbar) unanimously to approve the bills as presented.
�-' 4. MINUTES:
The Minutes of the Meeting of June 17th, 1997 were approved as written and
ordered filed.
5. CORRESPONDENCE AND COMMUNICATIONS:
All correspondence was mailed in the Trustee packets. There was some
discussion regarding the Legislative Bills and Trustee Morton asked what "ERAF"
stands for. Librarian Escoffier said he would find out for her.
Mr. Escoffier distributed a 91 page list of sites visited on the Internet during
the 24 hour survey period. Librarian Escoffier said library staff, can give the Board
an Internet demonstration if desired.
Trustee Morton was very impressed with the "Librarian's Guide to
Cyberspace" and the "Guide for Parents and Kids" which was compiled by the
American Library Association.
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6. REPORTS:
a. City Librarian's Report:
Librarian Escoffier reported that the construction project is on time and
within budget.
Librarian Escoffier reported that the "move" bid to move back to Primrose
has been let. Four vendors have responded. He also noted that the telephone bid
was successful and a contract signed.
b. Foundation Report - Herman:
Foundation President Herman reported that the donor wall donations are
going well. The Foundation has purchased software to do accounting and record
keeping. The Board is working hard on the "Elegant Affair" Fund Raiser to be held
on September 27th.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
a. Dedication Update:
Librarian Escoffier reported that he has met with the Dedication Committee.
He said the "Program" is in draft form. The Burlingame High School Band and the
Canada Jazz Band will play music for the Dedication along with an address by the
State Librarian Kevin Starr.
b. Internet Policy:
President Herman asked Librarian Escoffier if he knew who the person was
who made the initial complaint. Librarian Escoffier said no complaint was made to
either the staff or the City Librarian.
Trustee Berger asked if the person who complained would be willing to come
forth to address the Board in the future. Mr. Escoffier said he did not know. He
reported however that both Internet stations now have privacy screens installed.
President Herman asked if the Internet Policy that had been adopted earlier
was being followed. Mr. Escoffier said it is. Trustee Dunbar asked if the sentence "If
what you view causes discomfort to others, staff may intervene" should be added.
President Herman said she'd rather not add more to the policy while it is under
study. The Board concurred.
Trustee Dunbar asked if patrons can get E-mail and have "chat-room" access.
Mr. Escoffier replied that as he understands it, in some cases, you can read your
mail if you subscribe to a particular e-mail provider. Trustee Berger asked if it
matters how the patrons use their half hour. Mr. Escoffier said no. He added
because of the way technology has advanced, there are ways to get into the chat-
rooms.
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Trustee Dunbar asked if San Bruno has a filter. Mr. Escoffier indicated that
San Bruno is the only library in PLS to have one. Trustee Dunbar then asked him
what kind it was. Mr. Escoffier responded that it is "Surf Watch".
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and disclaimers then they're doing their job. Trustee Dunbar said she thinks
Parent/Child training sessions are in order. She also feels the need for more
research on filtering. The Board members said they will do some research on their
own. Trustee Dunbar noted that Redwood City Library requires parental consent.
President Herman suggested an Agenda item for the next meeting to adopt an
"interim policy" for the Internet until sufficient research can be done, and a new
policy adopted.
S. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Election of Officers:
M/S/C (Dunbar/Morton) unanimously to nominate Trustee Berger for
President and Trustee Cannon for Secretary for the 1997/98 year. President
Herman thanked the Board for their support and passed the gavel on to President
Berger.
b. Employee Achievement Awards Committee:
Under the guidelines of the Employee Achievement Awards, the Board
agreed to have Trustee Herman and Secretary Cannon serve as the Committee.
9. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting of July 15th, 1997 was adjourned at 6:00 pm. The next regular
Board meeting will be held on August 26th, 1997 in the Conference Room at 130
Park Road.
Respectfully submitted,
Alfred H. Escoffier
City Librarian
Trustees Minutes
8/21/97
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