HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - LB - 1984.02.21 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.
Trustee Harvey also read a letter of thanks from Mrs. Margery
Hechinger for the book given in memory of Mr. Ben Hechinger.
LIBRARIAN'S REPOPIT:
Automated Circulation: Librarian Bergsing announced that j',9illbrae Library
has gone on 1iw,.
�'` Duncan Patio: s. Bergsing stated that progress is being made on the
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Duncan Patio anol -, ejwood 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 t??mbership 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 fora 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 toad ~,leather,
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 :.:cation be taken, Trustee Nagle seconded the motion and it
was carried. 'Crustee Harvey moved that the letter be written by Mrs.
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Bergsing. The imotion was 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 Kr'i,o-FJ' 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 1 ::-;:6-J.S 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.
ADJOUMIMENT:
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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