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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MARCH 20th, 1984
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
Trustees Present :
Trustees Absent :
Also Present :
BILLS :
City Checks : $ 12 , 165 . 11
Special Fund : $ 566 . 40
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 21st , 1984 :
CORRESPONDENCE:
Distribution of City Newsletter
LIBRARIAN' S REPORT:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS :
Duncan Patio
Maintenance Projects
NEW BUSINESS :
C.A. L.T.A. C. Membership
ADJOURNMENT:
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BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES
FEBRUARY 21 , 1984
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting of February 21 , 1984 was called to order at 4:30 p.m. ,
by Secretary Weatherbe, acting President of the Board until the arrival of
Trustee Parsons , who was detained until 5:00 p.m.
Trustees Present: Trustees Parsons , Weatherbe, Kriloff, Harvey
and Nagle
Trustees Absent: None
Also Present Mrs. Joy Molder, Asst. City Librarian
Martha Peebles, filling in for Library Secretary
Judy Gladysz, who was ill
BILLS:
City checks in the amount of $14,951 .37 and Special Fund checks in
the amount of $860.95 were approved to be paid on a motion made by Trustee
Kriloff, seconded by Trustee Harvey and carried.
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JANUARY 17, 1984:
The minutes of the meeting of January 17, 1984 were approved as
written and ordered filed.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Trustee Harvey read a letter from Gina Bortolotto, commending the
library on its -Fine selection of books and the excellent assistance she had
received from the librarians during her recent period of research and study
here.
V Trusted Harvey also read a letter of thanks from firs. Margery
Hechinger for the book given in memory of Mr. Ben Hechinger.
LIBRARIANS REPORT:
Automated Circulation: Librarian Bergsing announced that ffillbrae Library
has gone on 1 i►r:!
`'� Duncan Patio: ' -s. Bergsing stated that progress is being made on the
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Duncan Patio a,nd -ejwoid for trellises is being put up.
Librarian Bergs-ing also stated that she had not heard further about
the additional smoke alarm, but that the new bell for the handicapped
entrance had been installed. It rings at the Reference Desk and is working
well .
Sign System: We are waiting for the third proof on the large, main directory
and when this has been approved and installed, the new sign system will be
complete.
CALTAC tambership and Workshop: Librarian Bergsing distributed a program
for the CALTAC Workshop to be held on March 3 in Menlo Park, in the Council
Chambers. As of this date, none of the Trustees felt they would be able
to attend.
Coin-Op Computer: Mrs. Bergsing reported that the microcomputer had been
returned. She said they had wanted $9.00 per hour for its use and they
said they would not sign the contract drawn up by Attorney Coleman.' After
some discussion, it was decided that we may request funding for a public use
computer.
Millard Fillmore Contest: The Millard Fillmore Contest was discussed and
Assistant Librarian Molder stated that we had a very heavy day on Sunday,
January 8. She also said that this contest is a real problem, in that
students hide books, take books and it is in general very competitive.
It was also quite difficult this year, as we had no advance notice.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Regarding the Duncan Patio, Trustee Harvey stated that tae feels we
have been more than tolerant of the slow progress, and that a letter should
be directed to the general contractor, or. preferably, to Bob Williams,
asking for a specific time schedule. It had been the Trustees' understanding
that the architect and builder had worked well together previously and there
is go reason; despite the general contractor's illness and some toad weather,
why more rapid progress has not been made. firs. Bergsing said she felt a
copy of the letter should also go to Mr. Lechich. Trustee Harvey moved
that the above :action be taken, Trustee Nagle seconded the motion and it
was carried. 'it-ustee Harvey moved that the letter be written by Mrs.
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Bergsing. The tuotion tivas seconded by Trustee Parsons and carried.
NEI! BUSINESS:
Trustee Kriloff gave a report of the P.L.S. Advisory Board meeting
held on February 16. Reports were given by the Outreach Chairmen of
different libraries. The problem is that very few people are being reached,
only about 1/10 of one percent. Trustee Kriloff stated that it seems to be
very difficult to contact new people. He said that the College of San Mateo
wants to join the Peninsula Library System. If CSM does join, their TV
and radio station might be used to contact more outreach people. Trustee
Kriloff also reported on the possibility of eliminating fines for senior
citizens. He stated that Menlo Park does not have seven day books. He
feels it might be advisable to circulate questionnaires to patrons, which could be
put in all books as they circulate, filled out by the patrons at home and
returned when the books are returned. Trustee Kriloff said the Advisory
Board should know what it can do to improve service to patrons. Trustee
Nagle agreed that it would be a good idea to circulate such a questionnaire.
�--- Mrs. Bergsing said she thought it would be best for all libraries to
participate in circulating such a questionnaire, and suggested that a committee
work on the questionnaire. Trustee Kriloff reported that a very fine report
had been given on outreach by Pamela Stamnes.
Commissioner's Dinner: The Commissioner's Dinner on March. 2 was announced.
Mrs. Bergsing announced that Nancy 'Schimmel will be here on
Saturday, March 17, to tell stories to school age children.
Fine Free Week: Mrs. Bergsing recommended that Burlingame participate with the
other P.L.S. Libraries in a "Fine Forgiveness Week" during National Library Week
in April . Trustee Harvey suggested that we give a five pound box of See's
candy to the person bringing back the longest overdue book. It was moved by
Trustee Kri;ort that we have a fine free week during National Library Week.
The motion was seconded by Trustee Weatherbe and carried.
Registering Buar,d Members for New Library Cards: Librarian Bergsing
announced that: Uhe Trustees could stay and register the information for
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their new _a rd in the computer, if they wished to do so.
Trustee Nagle mentioned the decrease in circulation at the branch and
Trustee Kriloff said we might consider having the Branch remain open in
the evenings.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 5:45 p.m. , with the next meeting
scheduled for Tuesday, March 20, 1984, in the California Room.
Respectfully submitted,
PATRICIA M. BERGSING
Clerk of the Board
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1.IB'4ARIAN'S REPORT / MARCH 20th, 1984
DUNCA_4
}y ^ has accelerated on the Duncan Patio
since Trus-lee '_`?agle met with the Architect , Bob Williams
and the Contractor , Frank Hunter . They met on March
6th , and agreed to the schedule outlined in the attached
letter . The Contractor met the stipulation described
as the first step , and we paid him the $3 ,000.00 as
agreed. You will probably want to discuss the next
payment at your Board meeting , because work has been
somewhat delayed by the rain this week. It is our
observation, however , that the Contractor is making
every effort to meet his obligations as outlined in
the letter.
AUTOMATED CIRCULATION:
Progress continues on conversion, but in
the last few weeks we have been hampered by some hard-
ware problems at the central site. This has caused
the system to be completely "down" for several days
at a time . Geac has flown an engineer out from the
East Coast to remedy the problem , and we hope that
by your meeting we can report that the system is func-
tioning properly again.
I think these kinds of problems have to be
expected in a system of this size and complexity ,
and we are fortunate that they are occurring now
rather than later . Both Millbrae and Belmont are
experiencing more difficulties than the rest of the
libraries , because they are circulating books on the
system .
President Parsons has registered for her
library card on the new system. I think the other
members of the Board have yet to do so. You are wel-
come to stay after the meeting , and "input" your regis-
tration information.
LIBRA:_--_` 3 REPORT/MARCH 20th, 1984/PAGE 2
MAIN7'=_NpN,_'--E PROJECTS:
Mr. Hawkins of Juno Electronics has promised
that he will be here the week of March 19th , to install
the additional horn on the smoke detector system.
Perhaps , we ' ll know more at your meeting.
After inspecting the exterior of the Branch
Library, it is the recommendation of Trustee Harvey
and the City Librarian that we water-blast the front
(only) of the Branch Library, and then paint the front .
This is in the worst condition , and we still do not
feel that the remainder of the building has changed
much from last year. The building is still "in line"
with other buildings in the area.
We did update last year 's estimates for
sandblasting, water-blasting, and painting the entire
building, and I ' ll have the figures for your meeting.
If you decide to approve our recommendation , we could
proceed this spring , and pay for it from our regular
Maintenance budget.
BUDGET 1984-1985 :
The Library staff along with all the other
City Departments is currently in the process of developing
budget requests for 1984-1985 . The operating budget
is due to the City Manager on April 13th; it will
then be forwarded to the City Council in May, and
final approval should come sometime in June.
This is another "status quo" year , but pre-
liminary revenue estimates appear adequate to allow
a 5% to 70 operating increase if necessary and justified.
At the same time , the Library staff is pre-
paring Capital Outlay and program requests that we
will be seeking funding for outside the regular City
budget . These "outside" sources include the Duncan
Foundation , the Trustees Special Fund and the Friends
of the L.� ')rary. I ' ll be discussing these requests
with yoii -1t either your April and/or May Board meetings .
LIBFcA'' = '; 5 SPORT/MARCH 20th , 1984/PAGE 3
IRISH C7`_R11;S:
Th-- third and final program of the Patrick
Ball storytelling series was held on Wednesday , March
14th. It was an overwhelming success as were the
other two earlier programs . Mrs. Molder is to be
congratulated for making all the arrangements for
Mr. Ball 's appearances , and you, the Board deserve
the thanks of all those who attended by making this
series financially possible . Everyone is hoping that
we can do this again , another time .
Nancy Schimmel , Children 's Story-teller ,
par excellance , is scheduled to do an Irish story
hcur for children, on Saturday morning, March 17th ,
at 11 ; 00 am, in the Community Room. We ' ll have a
report for your meeting.
PERSONNEL:
Pat Harding has requested and been granted
a 12 week maternity leave , beginning in June .
Barbara Rowe has requested and been granted
a 3 month leave beginning March 24th to care for her
Mother in Texas .
We are beginning recruitment to fill these
temporary vacancies.
On Wednesday, March 21st , the City of Burlingame
will hold its "first annual" awards luncheon to honor
long-term employees . At this first luncheon , two
Library employees will be honored, Helen Ward for
22 years of service and Joan Leach for 15 years of
service .
STATISTICS FOR Fe',�---1n; 1��"
CIRCULATION MAI II BRANCH
Boors:
Adult, Non-F;. 10,82G. 433
Child, No t-F'_- 19691 40L
Adult, Fict;= 7�0 1113
�. Child, Fiction 2,326_ 607
TOTAL: 21,9 5.1 TOTAL: 2552
Periodicals: 1,851 435
Pamphlets (Incl . Maps & Sm. Press: 3918� _0_
TOTAL: 2,2.09 TOTAL:_ 435
Moving Pictures: ---- -
Audiorecordings (Incl . Rec. & Cass.) 1 ,342
Art Prints: 31
Equipment Loaned: 7
Slides: . 128
GRAND TOTAL: -2-5-.,69--1 GRAND TOTAL: 2,987
Main Total 19$4 Circ. : 25691 (lain Total 1983 Circ. : 25,338 = 1.39 �'- Increase
Branch Total 1984 Circ. : 2,,987 Branch Total 1983 Circ. : 2 90A 2 86 Increase
GRAND TOTAL 1984 CIRC. 28,678 GRAND TOTAL 1983 C I P,C 28;243 - 1�
Increase
REFERENCE STATISTICS:
Total Reference Questions: 4,092 ILL Sorrowed: 80 GRAND TOTAL OF
ILL Lent: 195 REF. ACTIVITY_ 4,367
ILL Total : 275
REGISTRATIONS: ADD ITIOPTS L.1THAWALS TOTAL REG. PLS PATRONS TO
Adults: _ 10,638 308 293 10,653 DATE: 7,686
Children: 1 ,65 25 50 1 ,c3A T increase of 42
Hillsborough:--4,295 1 28117 LL,276
Other Non-Res. Patrons 2ff3 5 _0_ 2$8
TOTAL: 1 ,75 466 A90 16,351
4CCESS I ONS AND WITHDRAWALS: Added Discarded Total to Date
VOLUI•tES/TITLES VOLUMES/TITLES VOLUMES/TITLES VOLUMES/TITLES
1Idult,1don-Fic. : 13 6.,798 -101 ,153 552 - LOO 65 137,101 - 1019 488
d hi id, Non-Fic: 19,249, - 1443A 76 - 56 111 - 44 19 194- 1G "46
Y.A. , Non-Fic: - . - - _ '
3,324 3,174 6 6 3 -0- _ 3,327- 3,.180.
Ddu 1 t, Fiction: 45,459 - 41 ,159 105 - 56 97 - ._0- 45.467- 41 215
- 0
�hild, Fiction: 14,992 - 10,491 8, - - '
� 5: 62 - 3 15,015 70,538
f.A. , Fiction: 3,010 - 2,694 9 - 7 1 - -0- 3,010- 2,701.
TOTAL:
222,832-'173,305 — 83.3 - 575 543 - 112 — 223,122-
:'AMPHLETS ADDED: 1?7 MAPS ADDED: _�-
'AMPHLETS DISCARDED:_ 7 MAPS DISCARDED:
TOTAL: 21,696 TOTAL: 1,427
1ECORDiNGS: ADDED DISCARDED
UNITS / TITLES UNITS / TITLES UNITS / TITLES UNITS / . TITLES
Disc's: 5,702 / 52244 8 / 3 -0- / -0- 52710 / 5,247
Cassettes: o72 ! 941 3 / 0 -0- / -0- 975
TOTAL: 6��'i!L / 6,185 11 / 3 -0- / -0-
- _ _ 6:685
%EPS' ED WITH THE CITY TREASURER: MAIN: 2,315.77 _ �''--
`. BRANCH: 70.91y- TOTAL: 2,386.71
iEETING ROOM FEES COLLECT' i? E DEPOSITED: S 5000 TOTAL: 2,401 .71
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750125 LIBRARY RECORDS K CASSETTE:; 5, 3145 3,560 3, ?90 22-� ?70 2, 055
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MONTHLY REPORT
MONTH oy
Outreach Act---- -
I. Volunteer Coordinator
A. flours worked '
2. Volunteers
A. Number of volunteers
B. Hours contributed
3. Shut-in Patrons--Individual Visits
A. Number of patrons
B. Number of visits made 1<icy
C. Items circulated aE��
4. Shut-in Patrons--Institutional Visits
No. of Materials
visits / Attendance / circulated
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C.
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E.
F.
5. Totals (3 & 4)
A. Shut-in patrons
B. Visits made SQ
C. Items circulated
Comments/activities:
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MONTHLY REPORT
MONTH
Outreach Activities
1. Volunteer Coordinator
A. Hours worked
2. Volunteers
A. Number of volunteers
B. Hours contributed
3. Shut-in Patrons--Individual Visits
A. Number of patrons
V
B. Number of visits made
C. Items circulated sL�Z,
4. Shut-in Patrons--Institutional Visits
No. of Materials
visits / Attendance / circulated
A.
B.
C.
�- D.
E.
F.
5. Totals (3 & 4)
A. Shut-in patrons
B. Visits made SQ
C. Items circulated
Comments/activities:
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BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES
FEBRUARY 21 , 1984
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting of February 21 , 1984 was called to order at 4:30
by Secretary Weatherbe, acting President of the Board until the arrival of
Trustee Parsons , who was detained until 5:00 p.m.
Trustees Present: Trustees Parsons, Weatherbe, Kriloff, Harvey
and Nagle
Trustees Absent: None
Also Present Mrs. Joy Molder, Asst. City Librarian
Martha Peebles , filling in for Library Secretary
Judy Gladysz, who was ill
BILLS:
City checks in the amount of $14,951 .37 and Special Fund checks in
the amount of $860.95 were approved to be paid on a motion made by Trustee
Kriloff,. seconded by Trustee Harvey and carried.
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JANUARY 17, 1984:
The minutes of the meeting of January 17, 1984 were approved as
written and ordered filed.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Trustee Harvey read a letter from Gina Bortolotto, commending the
library on its fine selection of books and the excellent assistance she had
received from the librarians during her recent period of research and study
here.
f Trustee Harvey also read a letter of thanks from Mrs. Margery
Hechinger for the book given in memory of Mr. Ben Hechinger.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT:
Automated Circulation: Librarian Bergsing announced that Millbrae Library
has gone on line.
Duncan Patio: Mrs. Bergsing stated that progress is being made on the
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Duncan Patio and redwood for trellises is being put up.
Librarian Bergsing also stated that she had not heard further about
the additional smoke alarm, but that the new bell for the handicapped
entrance had been installed. It rings at the Reference Desk and is working
well .
Sign System: We are waiting for the third proof on the large, main directory
and when this has been approved and installed, the new sign system will be
complete.
CALTAC Membership and Workshop: Librarian Bergsing distributed a program
for the CALTAC Workshop to be held on March 3 in Menlo Park, in the Council
Chambers. As of this date, none of the Trustees felt they would be able
to attend.
Coin-Op Computer: Mrs. Bergsing reported that the microcomputer had been
returned. She said they had wanted $9.00 per hour for its use and they
said they would not sign the contract drawn up by Attorney Coleman.` After
some discussion, it was decided that we may request funding for a public use
computer.
Millard Fillmore Contest: The Millard Fillmore Contest was discussed and
Assistant Librarian Molder stated that we had a very heavy day on Sunday,
January 8. She also said that this contest is a real problem, in that
students hide books, take books and it is in general very competitive.
It was also quite difficult this year, as we had no advance notice.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Regarding the Duncan Patio, Trustee Harvey stated that he feels we
have been more than tolerant of the slow progress , and that a letter should
be directed to the general contractor, or preferably, to Bob Williams,
asking for a specific time schedule. It had been the Trustees ' understanding
that the architect and builder had worked well together previously and there
is go reason, despite the general contractor's illness and some bad weather,
why more rapid progress has not been made. Mrs. Bergsing said she felt a
copy of the letter should also go to Mr. Lechich: Trustee Harvey moved
that the above action be taken, Trustee Nagle seconded the motion and it
�-- was carried. Trustee Harvey moved that the letter be written by Mrs.
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Bergsing. The motion was seconded by Trustee Parsons and carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
Trustee Kriloff gave a report of the P.L.S. Advisory Board meeting
held on February 16. Reports were given by the Outreach Chairmen of
different libraries. The problem is that very few people are being reached,
only about 1/10 of one percent. Trustee Kriloff stated that it seems to be
very difficult to contact new people. He said that the College of San Mateo
wants to join the Peninsula Library System. If CSM does join, their TV
and radio station might be used to contact more outreach people. Trustee
Kriloff also reported on the possibility of eliminating fines for senior
citizens. He stated that Menlo Park does not have seven day books. He
feels it might be advisable to circulate questionnaires to patrons, which could be
put in all books as they circulate, filled out by the patrons at home and
returned when the books are returned. Trustee Kriloff said the Advisory
Board should know what it can do to improve service to patrons. Trustee
Nagle agreed that it would be a good idea to circulate such a questionnaire.
Mrs. Bergsing said she thought it would be best for all libraries to
participate in circulating such a questionnaire, and suggested that a committee
work on the questionnaire. Trustee Kriloff reported that a very fine report
had been given on outreach by Pamela Stamnes.
Commissioner's Dinner: The Commissioner's Dinner on March 2 was announced.
Mrs. Bergsing announced that Nancy Schimmel will be here on
Saturday, March 17, to tell stories to school age children.
Fine Free Week: Mrs. Bergsing recommended that Burlingame participate with the
other P.L.S. Libraries in a "Fine Forgiveness Week" during National Library Week
in April . Trustee Harvey suggested that we give a five pound box of See's
candy to the person bringing back the longest overdue book. It was moved by
Trustee Kriloff that we have a fine free week during National Library Week.
The' motion was seconded by Trustee Weatherbe and carried.
Registering Board Members for New Library Cards : Librarian Bergsing
announced that the Trustees could stay and register the information for
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their new library cards in the computer, if they wished to do so.
Trustee Nagle mentioned the decrease in circulation at the branch and
Trustee Kriloff said we might consider having the Branch remain open in
the evenings.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 5:45 p.m. , with the next meeting
scheduled for Tuesday, March 20, 1984, in the California Room.
Respectfully submitted,
PATRICIA M. BERGSING
Clerk of the Board
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