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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet - LB - 2000.12.19 URLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY JWURLING,,AME Board of Trustees AgendaDecember 19, 2000 - 4:30pm480 Primrose Road - Board Room SUGGESTED ACTION 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. WARRENTS & SPECIAL FUND Approval 4. MINUTES Approval 5. CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION Information a. Proposed Posting Policy b. Press Release: State Library c. Duncan Trust Overview 6. FROM THE FLOOR(Public Comments) 7. REPORTS a. City Librarian's Report Information b. Foundation Report- Dunbar, Herman Information 8. VNFINISHED BUSINESS ✓a. Posting/Giveaway Policy t ! f' Discussion/Action b. Duncan Trust Review �(f � � Discussion/Action 9. NEW BUSINESS a. None 10. ADJOURNMENT Adjourn �BURLIrvGAME� ' r 9 U R L I N G A M E P U B L I C LIBRARY Burlingame Public Library Board of Trustees Minutes November 14, 2000 I. Call to Order The meeting of November 14, 2000 was called to order by President Cecile Coar at 4:30 pm. II. Roll Call Trustees Present: Cecile Coar, Jane Dunbar, Andrew Gurthet, Mary Herman Trustee Absent: Jeff Berger Staff Present: Alfred Escoffier, City Librarian Sidney Poland, Recorder City Hall: Larry Anderson, City Attorney Citizens Present: Russ Cohen, Constance Cohen Joe Baylock Press: Dwana Bain Independent Alison Hawkes Burlingame Daily III Warrants & Special Fund The Trustees unanimously agreed to approve the warrants as presented. M/S/C (Herman/Guerthet)) IV. Minutes The Trustees unanimously agreed to approve the minutes of the October 17, 2000 meeting. M/S/C (Dunbar/Herman) V. Correspondence Correspondence mailed in the packets was reviewed. VI. From the Floor (Public Comments) - Read item 9b. 4 8 0 P r i m r o s e R o a d • B u r I i n g a m e • C A 9 4 0 1 0 4 0 8 3 Phone ( 650 ) 342 - 1038 • fax ( 650 ) 342 - 1948 • www. pls . lib . ca . us / pts / p1s . html VII. Reports �— A. Cily Librarian's Report The City Librarian reviewed his report highlighting the following issues. 1. Circulation Supervisor - Amy Gettle, presently Circulation Supervisor for the Millbrae Library, has been appointed to fill the position of Circulation Supervisor at Burlingame Library. 2. Cultural Programs - Docent Kay Payne presented a slide lecture featuring "Kingdoms of Edward Hicks" November 2nd. A lecture on the Anderson Graphics will be featured November 16th 3. Building Issues Update - The Water sealing of both terraces is still in progress. 4. Personnel - Recruitment for library pages and for the 30 hour reference librarian position vacated by Brenda Chavez is in progress. B. Foundation Report - 1. Elegant Affair - Jane Dunbar was congratulated by the Board for chairing a very successful event. The event netted more than $ 15,000. 2. Election of Officers - Ballots to elect officers and board members for the coming year will be sent to present board members this week. VIII. Unfinished Business A. Easton Project - The Board accepted the proposal of Kathy Page, Library Consultant, to determine the service needs at the Easton Branch up to the amount of$3,000 00 with compensation being funded from the Duncan Trust. M/S/C (Herman/Dunbar). B. Duncan Trust - The Trustees agreed to place this item on next month's agenda. Library Board of Trustee Minutes 2 November 14,2000 IX. New Business �- A. Library of California Resolution - The Trustees approved the Resolution Authorizing Burlingame Public Library to join the Golden Gateway Library Network, as part of the Library of California. M/S/C (Herman, Guerthet) The Resolution will now be sent to the City Council together with a letter from the City Librarian for the December 4, 2000 Council Meeting. B. Posting of Materials - The City Librarian introduced Larry Anderson, City Attorney, to explain the legal aspects of the Library posting policy and giveaway program. Mr. Anderson recommended that the policy include more definitive language regarding the reasoning and purpose of distributing giveaways. Russ Cohen and Constance Cohen expressed their concerns that the Library might remove The Burlingame Voice from the giveaway area. The City Librarian stated that there was no intent to remove any specific publication at this time. The City Librarian also noted that the Trustees review Library policies from time to time. Most recently the Internet Policy and the Patron Behavior Policy were reviewed. Action on this item was tabled until the next Trustees' meeting in order that the entire Board could be present. M/S/C (Herman/Dunbar) X. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 5:30pm. M/S/C (Coar/Dunbar) Respectfully/Submitted Alfred H. Escoffier City Librarian L Library Board of Trustee Minutes 3 November 14, 2000 MEMORANDUM CITY OF BURLINGAME CITY ATTORNEY DATE: December 13, 2000 TO: Board of Trustees, Burlingame Public Library FROM: Larry E. Anderson, City Attorney RE : Posting and Distribution of Materials in Library Buildings This memorandum is intended to provide the Board with a brief overview of issues to be considered in applying any policy regarding the posting or the distribution of materials within Library buildings. The Federal courts have established three basic categories of public facilities for purposes of defining access for free speech: 1)A public forum, such as a public sidewalk, where only regulation of free speech that is reasonably necessary to accomplish the public objective can occur. For example, the City can limit the locations where newsracks are placed so long as those limitations are reasonably necessary to keeping the sidewalk accessible to pedestrians. 2) A non-public forum, such as the finance director's office, where only necessary business is conducted and there is no right to distribute pamphlets or conduct demonstrations. 3) A limited forum, such as a public library, where some free speech occurs, but only under regulations that ensure that the use of the forum by other members of the public is not infringed and the basic purposes of the library are not adversely affected. When a government establishes the rules or regulations that govern conduct and behavior in a public facility, the government can be opening a facility that has previously been a non-public forum. For example, if the government allows musicians to play in a transit terminal, it may also be compelled to allow mimes or poetry readers to perform. Of course, a specified location, such as a corner of Hyde Park, can be set aside as a fully public forum without restriction. In addition, any rules or regulations must treat persons similarly regardless of the content of the message except in very limited circumstances. For example, a government agency cannot decide to allow distribution of leaflets supporting a library bond measure and bar distribution of leaflets opposing the bond measure. Given these basic outlines, one can see that it is imperative to first define what is the purpose or intent in allowing free speech to occur in a public facility such as the library. For example, in the transit terminal, the intent of allowing entertainment is to relieve tension of travelers or perhaps to further the cultural values of the community. After defining the purpose or intent, it is necessary to define three key aspects to the free speech to be allowed: 1) What type of speech—verbal, written, expressive, etc. —is to be allowed? 2) What categories of that type of speech are to be allowed — all categories, non- pornographic, books, etc.? 3) Where and how are those types and categories to be allowed? A. Purpose and Intent The Board should first determine what its goals are in allowing the bulletin board posting and the location for distributing materials. Is it to announce events in the community, to provide a community forum, to provide a convenience to seniors, or other reasons? There may be a different forum need or goal as to each aspect, or even between facilities. B. Types and Categories Traditionally, the only materials placed on either the bulletin board or the distribution table have been unbound, printed materials. No books, videotapes, or audiotapes have been placed there. The Library is a government facility, so the bulletin board and distribution can be allowed to accommodate all official publications of some or all local, state and federal government agencies, while limiting access to private groups. Because the areas are open to the general public and directly adjacent to the children's room, the Board may want to prohibit materials that are pornographic or graphically violent. The Board may also wish to prohibit commercial advertising as that may be inconsistent with the purpose of the area. An extremely difficult definition comes in the actual content of the material. If the purpose of the bulletin board is to announce community events, then limits on other types of materials, such as membership solicitations and expressions of opinion can be made. However, if opinions are to be allowed, then the City cannot pick and choose among the contents of the opinions except as to pornography or criminal activity. This is particularly difficult when one comes to "newspapers." While there may be some common agreement on what is definitely a newspaper, almost all news sources are opinions of what occurred, whether that is the Board of Trustees, Burlingame Public Library Re: Posting and Distribution of Materials in Library Buildings December 13, 2000 Page 3 Associated Press or the Palo Alto Weekly. This becomes even more difficult when the apparent provider of the "newspaper" is a devoted advocate of a particular political position, such as the Green Party, or a particular religious or philosophical position, such as the Falun Gong. If the area is a community forum, the Board may wish to consider allowing any material regardless of whether the material is "news" or a "tract".' However, the Board may wish to not allow material that is devoted to an appeal for membership in a particular group. Because the area is quite limited, the Board may wish to limit the size of any particular materials to be placed in the area. In addition, the Board should probably not allow display equipment or devices to be placed in the area, such as dispensers or newsracks, and should not permit a charge for any of the material left in the area. C. Disclaimers Finally, it is recommended that the policy clearly state that the Library will not provide any oversight on any offensive treatment that the materials may receive from other members of the public. The area should be clearly posted that none of the non-City of Burlingame material represents the views of the City of Burlingame or the Board of Trustees. '"Tract" is generally defined as "a leaflet or pamphlet containing a declaration or an appeal, especially one put out by a religious or political group." Revised Draft 12/13/00 POSTING AND DISTRIBUTION OF MATERIALS POLICY The Burlingame Public Library provides a designated bulletin board and a defined space for distribution she in the Library buildings f r-.he posting ofp,.b lie notices. Posting All notices are to be on the designated bulletin boards, and any non-Library notices posted elsewhere will be removed. The Library has limited space available for posting of paper announcements by organizations engaged in educational, cultural, intellectual or charitable activities in Burlingame and the surrounding community. Because the space is very limited, priority, ..lie: ,pae :� i .. t ,.o.v, ,. : i , shall go the Burlingame Public Library materials and City of Burlingame events and notices. qgh^ submitted te the r-efer-enee desk before pesting te ensufe eeafefmanee with this pelfie, A klkm fP, C4-"-c aCi'lam- e-I_y,,,,u �,�J� d6t,Et ►'LCP.r'1�a�. Priorities for Posting of Materials: _ v 1) Library meetings, events, and agendas related to City of Burlingame or Peninsula Library System library events official business. 2) City of Burlingame agendas, minutes, and other City notices and postings. 3) Announcements Items of educational, recreational or cultural events of interest for the general public, such as notices of programs or lectures. 4) Materials relating to local, State, and United States government services (Social Security, Postal Service, IRS, County of San Mateo, etc.) published by local, State, or United States government agencies. -5}— The policy specifically excludes: commercial notices, advertisements, elect ons, Fell ious ^r pelifieal tracts, business ventures, for-profit business opportunities (garage sales, items for sale, etc.), announcements devoted to membership solicitations, pornography. solicitation of criminal activity, and depictions of graphic violence. Dfier-i es f Distribution of Materials 1 The Library provides very limited space for placing giveaway paper documents •~-els of interest to the community for reading or reception. 1) Materials shall meet the general library collection standards for appropriateness; for example, no pornography or political or racist tracts shall be allowed. ytwt�„r�� A ,, C�v�. 2) Items may consist oAnewspape ,,, fliers, brochures, etc. as space permits. However, no racks, boxes, or other equipment shall be used for the distribution of the materials nor shall any of the materials be offered for sale or in exchange for a donation of any kind. 3) This policy excludes commercial notices and advertisements, t ' deveted to ^ sin ' p litie l elitieal tracts, notices about for-profit business ventures, solicitations of criminal activity, and materials devoted to membership solicitations. etc—. The Library es es the right to will remove materials that do not meet this policy the guidelines, are atit of da for which the date of the announced or related event has passed, or for which there is not sufficient space. The Library assumes no liability or responsibility for the treatment or use of any announcements or materials that are posted or deposited in the Library. Definitions For purposes of this policy, "tract"means a document devoted to an appeal for membership. ruD 2 CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY F 0 U N-D E D 1 8 5 0 November 10, 2000 For immediate release: Board approves seven districts for statewide libraries SANTA CLARA. . . .California libraries reached an historic milestone today when the Library of California board completed the process of establishing seven regional library networks. The seven library networks begin operations January 1, 2001, , and cooperative resource sharing services for all libraries and their users has become a funded reality throughout California. "This is the beginning of a new era of sharing of resources for the people of California," says James Dawe, president of the Library of California board. "Now the newly formed regional library networks can begin providing library users access to all the phenomenal resources of all types of California libraries: public, school, academic, and special." These seven regional networks form the backbone of Library of California. The primary goal of the legislation that established the Library of California in 1998 was to improve access to library resources for all Californians. By linking together school, college, university, public, and special libraries, the Library of California assures library users in California access to library resources that are beyond the capability of any r individual library. Robert Daseler ( 916 ) 654-0108 For further information contact: P.O.Box 942837 Sacramento,CA 94237-0001 "We made a commitment to get the organizational structure in place as quickly as possible," says Diana Paque, director of the Library of California, "so we could do what the Library of California is meant to do: support improved library services to Californians through resource sharing. We are now ready to do that." Eight hundred forty-five public libraries, 140 college and university libraries, 236 school libraries, and 91 special libraries constitute the 1,312 current members of the Library of California regional library networks, and the number of libraries applying for membership continues to grow. Libraries already have received grants approved by the board to provide programs and services to their member libraries. These programs and services include: • 48 library jurisdictions or agencies have received grants to enable Internet access to their catalogs, allowing library users to locate materials online; • 30 million people throughout California have access to eight regional online, full-text databases on consumer health information, reader's advisory, magazine and newspaper articles, Los Angeles imes and Orange County Register newspapers, news articles in the Spanish language, literary criticism, and biographies of current newsmakers and other individuals; and • 220,393 interlibrary loans have been made among non-public libraries (schools, college and university, and special) during 1999/2000. The Library of California is a natural evolution of the highly successful California Library Services Act that began in 1978, which established resource sharing networks linking only public libraries. It expands this concept by including all types of libraries as resource sharing partners. The Library of California board administers the act with administrative support from the California State Library. The following list gives the names of the seven Library of California regional library networks and the counties they represent: • Cascade Pacific Libraries (Butte, Colusa, Del Norte, Glenn, Humboldt, Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Tehama, Trinity) /4,.�.1.._. !�_a___.� /A t.,-.._.7.. /�.....a�., 1�..,.as T 1. Ax... A do»4-1:..n VVllUG/. Gateway `llfau.vila, Contra a Costa, Lake,1iS1 a.a, iri„a.uv V. 1V, Monterey, Napa, San Benito, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma) • Sierra Valley (Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, El Dorado, Merced, Mono, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Sutter, Tuolumne, Yolo, Yuba) • Arroyo Seco (Los Angeles, Orange) • Tierra del Sol (Imperial, Inyo, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego) • Heartland (Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Tulare) • Gold Coast(San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura) -30- �— SEP.18.c000 'GPM PENINSULA COMM FOUND NO.007 P.2/4 PEN NSUL � CQMMUNIT " ~ ' r FOU NDAT10 ON THE WEB AT:ww�v pcforg Asset Allocation for Endowment Funds Endowment funds are invested for total return in a diversified portfolio designed to meet current distribution requirements and to provide for long-term growth. Investment managment fees range from 40 basis points to 65 basis points. All funds are pooled within these investments. Fees, capital gains and income are allocated monthly based on the average Fund balance at the beginning and end of each month. Investments are rebalanced through allocation of new contributions and are reviewed quarterly. Up to five percent(5%)of any Fund may be held in cash to allow for distribution of grants and other expenses. The annual balance available for grants is determined by taldna five percent(5%)of asset balances, averaged over twelve trailing quarters. In addition, any unused gant money from the previous year is added to the 5% calculation to make the total available for the current year. Target Asset Allocation Investment Managers Domestic Equity 56% Large Cap 40% Dodge&Cox,Montag&Caldivell, Vanguard Index 500 Small Cap 6% INWESCO Venture Capital 10% Accel VII, fin; Mayfield X,YI; Mohr Davidow VI; Sequoia Capital Franchise, 1,. International Equity 10% Developed Markets 7% Morgan Stanley Dean Witter International Magnum Fti;nd Emerging_Markets 3% MSDW Emerging Markets Fund Domestic Fixed-Income 34% Dresdner MCK Wells Capital Management 9118!00 Peninsula Community Foundation 1012 Roger and Jean Hunt Duncan Fund Q.J Fund Activity Statement April 1, 2000 through June 30, 2000 prepared for: Mr. Alfred H. Escoffier Burlingame Public Library 480 Primrose Road Burlingame, CA 94010-4083 Fund Activity Q-T-D Y-T-D Beginning Balance $ 977,188.13 $ 978,754.29 Contributions 0.00 0.00 Investment Income 5,496.19 10,884.18 Gain/Loss on Gifted Securities 0.00 0.00 Gain/Loss on Investments (18,139.15) (15,884.67) Interfund Contributions 0.00 0.00 Other Income 0.00 0.00 Grants Awarded 0.00 (8,000.00) Interfund Grants 0.00 0.00 Administration Fees (1,207.68) (2,416.31) `�.. Other Expenses 0.00 0.00 Ending Balance $ 963,337.49 $ 963,337.49 Grants Pending $0.00 Balance Available for Grants $192,148.03 Investment Allocation Asset Allocation Per Agreement: Endowment Pool 100.00% Comments If you have any questions about this statement or your Fund, please call Kara Coyle or Vera Bennett at (650) 358-9369--they will be happy to assist you. We appreciate your partnership with the Foundation, and it is our pleasure to work with you. BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY STATISTICS FOR THE MONTH OF October 2000 REGISTERED BORROWERS Previous month's #Added Total Registered Burlingame Adults 11,970 122 12,092 Burlingame Children 3,127 47 3,174 Hillsborough Adults 1,953 17 1,970 Hillsborough Children 1,006 6 1,012 Non-San Mateo Co. Borrowers 749 16 765 Totals 18,805 208 19,013 CIRCULATION ACTIVITY MAIN BRANCH Adult Print Materials 17,504 897 Children's Print Materials 9,956 1,531 Audio/visual Materials 5,269 2,602 CIRCULATION TOTALS This month total Main 32,729 This month previous year 33,149 -1.3D This month total Branch 2,602 This month previous year 2,780 -6.4D This month Grand Total 35,335 This month previous year 35,929 -1.7D REFERENCE ACTIVITY INTER-LIBRARY LOANS Questions Directions Lent 2,440 Reference 2,845 338 Borrowed 1,794 Children's 793 498 TOTAL 4,234 Lower Level 993 2,528 Branch 160 111 TOTAL 4,791 3,475 Collections Main Titles Added Main Volumes Added Branch Volumes Added Adult Non Fiction 369 446 20 Children's Non Fiction 78 105 23 YA Non Fiction 6 6 0 Adult Fiction 147 198 26 Children's Fiction 69 133 39 YA Fiction 5 8 0 Cassettes 364 29 0 Compact Discs 34 30 0 Videos 81 47 0 Children's Audio 0 3 0 Children's Video 0 0 0 �.. Totals 1,153 1,005 108 BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY STATISTICS FOR THE MONTH OF October, 2000 PAGE 2 OTHER MATERIAL Volumes added Total Adult un-cataloged 188 2,679 books Children's un-cataloged 125 1,150 books Foreign Language un- 50 314 cataloged Deposited with the City Treasurer Main $5,754.03 Branch $ 209.80 Total $5,964.13 Other Deposits Rental $ 96.00 PLS Video $ 43.40 Photocopies* $ 958.95 $1, 098.00 * This figure is also included in the "total main deposit". ESTIMATED USER TRAFFIC* 55,930 DAILY AVERAGE 1,864 *Community Room Adult TOTAL MEETINGS HELD 11 ATTENDANCE 200 CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS 44 ATTENDANCE 1,542 Internet Use One Hour Express Children's Total 1,377 2,310 42 3,729 BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY STATISTICS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2000 REGISTERED BORROWERS Previous month's # Added Total Registered Burlingame Adults 12,092 93 12,185 Burlingame Children 3,174 24 3,198 Hillsborough Adults 1,970 11 1,981 Hillsborough Children 1,012 2 1,014 Non-San Mateo Co. Borrowers 765 11 776 Totals 19,013 141 CIRCULATION ACTIVITY MAIN BRANCH Adult Print Materials 16,742 803 Children's Print Materials 9,139 1,478 Audio/visual Materials 5,717 143 CIRCULATION TOTALS This month total Main 31,598 This month previous year 34,148 -7.5D This month total Branch 2,424 This month previous year 2,590 -6.4D This month Grand Total 34,022 This month previous year 36,738 JAD REFERENCE ACTIVITY INTER-LIBRARY LOANS Questions Directions Lent 2,552 Reference 2,759 357 Borrowed 1,619 Children's 1,363 1,485 TOTAL 4,171 Lower Level 1,051 2,338 Branch 142 110 TOTAL J 5,3151 4,290 Collections Main Titles Added Main Volumes Added Branch Volumes Added Adult Non Fiction 246 357 24 Children's Non Fiction 143 153 9 YA Non Fiction 2 2 0 Adult Fiction 233 274 24 Children's Fiction 61 117 26 YA Fiction 5 7 2 Cassettes 35 142 0 Compact Discs 9 11 0 Videos 70 87 2 Children's Audio 3 0 0 Children's Video 5 0 0 Totals 812 1,150 87 BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY STATISTICS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER, 2000 PAGE 2 OTHER MATERIAL Volumes added Total Adult un-cataloged 139 2,818 books Children's un-cataloged 115 1,265 books Foreign Language un- 0 314 cataloged Deposited with the City Treasurer Main $6,440.18 Branch 271.40 Total $6,711.58 Other Deposits Rental $120.00 PLS Video 44.85 Photocopies* 829.39 * This figure is also included in the "total main deposit". ESTIMATED USER TRAFFIC* 22,352 DAILY AVERAGE 859 *Community Room Adult TOTAL MEETINGS HELD 9 ATTENDANCE 130 CHILDREN'SNOUNG ADULT ATTENDANCE Pre-school programs 24 1,094 School A e 1 32 Book rou ies 1 8 Total Programs 26 1,134 Internet Use One Hour Express Children's Total 1,365 2,280 92 3,737 r BURIINGAME 1 -UWI- B U R L I N G A M E P U B L I C LIBRARY City Librarian's Report December 19, 2000 Holiday Program Success! The second annual holiday program was a great success! The exterior of the Library was illuminated in conjunction with the "Tree[ighting" at City Hall. Refreshments were served on the front porch and a concert was held featuring the Woodwind Ensemble from Crocker Middle School and "Brava" of the Peninsula Girl's Chorus. Local florists offered complimentary floral arrangements: Burlingame Garden Center, Burlingame Plaza Florist, Fiori, Masa's and Primrose Florist. Staff held a tree trimming party one evening after closing to decorate the 12' holiday tree. Displays of various holiday traditions rounded out the holiday celebration. Elegant Affair a Success! The Foundation's Elegant Affair brought in over $ 15,000 in donations. The evening was a resounding success, as the Foundation transformed the main library into an elegant venue for food, conversation, and a silent auction. Easton Library Project Status We have contracted with Kathryn Page Associates for a review of branch library services. She has conducted interviews with the Branch manager, Lisa Dunseth and Children's Supervisor, Joan Manini. We will be supplying her with additional statistics for her study. The study is expected to be completed early next year. Reference Services November 7 , Sue Reiterman attended a very helpful InfoPeople workshop on "Teaching the Public to Use the Internet." The approach presented by InfoPeople is very similar to what Burlingame tutors are using now so that a number of new ideas can easily be adapted to our training. Several staff attended the California Library Association Millennium Conference which was held in Santa Clara, November 10-13. Staff had an opportunity to browse over 150 exhibits of the latest in products, services and technologies. On Tuesday, November 14th, Pat Harding attended an excellent workshop "Library of the Future" with guest speaker Cate McNeely of the Richmond Public Library in Vancouver, British Columbia. Some features of the library include: an inviting bookstore design; 50% of space devoted to state-of-the-art technology; and extensive technology training and other programming. Basic ground rules for the design of the 4 8 0 P r i m r o s e R o a d • B u r I i n g a m e • C A 9 4 0 1 0 - 4 0 8 3 Phone ( 650 ) 342 - 1038 • Fax ( 650 ) 342 - 1 948 • www . pls . lib . ca . us / pls / pls . html branch included: making the library a fun place to visit; adopting marketing and merchandizing strategies; and embracing automation and technology. The Ironwood Branch has gained international attention as a leader in libraries of the future. We will be embarking on a joint venture with San Mateo and South San Francisco Libraries to utilize a one-year subscription to Moody's business database. This will be a trial for this useful database which should greatly expand our resources for business. Building Issues Update Additional water sealing work will take place the week of December 11th. The seams on the west side of the building are being resealed to prevent water from entering the children's area. The terrace door project is nearing completion. Touch up painting and hardware installation is all that remains of the project. Personnel Recruitment for the reference librarian position closes on December 15th Interviews for the position are scheduled for January 4, 2001 . Holiday Hours Christmas Week: 22 December, 9 AM — 5 PM; 23 December 9AM-5 PM; 24 and 25 December, Closed; New Year's Week: 29 December, 9 AM —5 PM; 30 December, 9 AM- 5 PM; December 31, January 1, Closed. Upcoming Events • 20 December, Library Board Meeting,4:30 PM • 15 January,Martin Luther King Holiday,Closed • 16 January, Library Board Meeting,4:30 PM Alfred H. Escoffier/City Librarian/12-11-2000 2