HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - LB - 1980.11.18 BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES
NOVEMBER 18th, 1980
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting of November 18th, 1980, was called to order by Chairman Nagle at 7:30pm.
ROLL CALL: Trustees Present: Chairman Nagle, Trustee Parsons, Trustee Fricke, Trustee Weatherbe,
and Trustee Hechinger.
Trustees Absent: None
Also Present: Mrs. Joy Molder, Assistant City Librarian
Mrs. Kristine Cannon, Representing A.A.U.W.
BILLS: Checks in the amount of $11,093.15 were ordered paid on a motion made by Trustee
Weatherbe, seconded by Trustee Parsons and carried. Special Fund checks in the
amount of $660.71, were ordered paid on a motion made by Trustee Parsons, secon-
ded by Trustee Weatherbe and carried.
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF OCTOBER 21st, 1980: Minutes of the meeting of October 21st, 1980 were
approved as written and ordered filed.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT: Librarian Bergsing said she had nothing to add regarding the Librarian's
Report and asked if anyone had any questions. Trustee Fricke reported that
the final figure for the booksale was $3,799.00. Trustee Hechinger suggested
that the Chairman of the Board send a letter to the Friend's to thank them
for the wonderful job they did. Everyone unanimously agreed.
In answer to a question from Chairman Nagle, Mrs. Bergsing reported that
she had received a copy of the Governmental Research Council's draft on the
study of the "Feasibility of Automating Circulation Systemwide for P.L.S.".
This is a detailed anylysis of current and automated circulation systems and
concludes with the recommendation that a shared automated circulation system
for P.L.S. is feasibile and cost effective. Several members of the Board
expressed the desire to read the study, and Mrs. Bergsing stated that she
hoped to have more copies when the report was officially released, but at the
moment she had only one copy. Discussion followed.
Chairman Nagle noted that the Computerized Community Information Project
(C.C.I.P.) staff used the Easton Drive Branch Library for training on the use
of the Community Information File and he was pleased that Burlingame could
provide the facility for this program.
Since the Branch had been mentioned, Trustee Weatherbe asked about a
proposed change of the Book Chat from the Branch to the Main Library, She
stated that a member of the Book Chat has expressed some concern about the
move. Mrs. Molder replied that the Library was trying to increase partici-
pation in the book discussion group, and that we hoped to give the meetings
more structure and to increase the publicity about the program. She
emphasized that no decision had been made about changing the meeting place,
and that was only one of several options that was being considered. The
Board asked for some additional "feed-back" from the participants, and to
be kept informed.
CORRESPONDENCE: Chairman Nagle acknowledged a letter from Lynn Franco. He stated that it is
always pleasant to hear from patrons that are pleased with the Library's services.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Discussion of Joint Board and Council Meeting:
Librarian Bergsing requested reactions from the Board members regarding the
Joint Council and Board meeting.
Trustee Fricke stated that she felt that any agreement about the circulation
system should be with P.L.S. rather that with the County.
Chairman Nagle agreed, but felt that we needed more facts and figures. He
still has reservations about a shared system, and Burlingame's ability to main-
tain its independence,
After further discussion, the Board agreed that there was a general feeling
on the part of the Council, that they were willing to continue to explore the
possibility of automating circulation. However, they felt that questions and
concerns had been raised by the Council that would have to be addressed before a
final decision could be reached.
Report on Trustees visit to the Palo Alto Public Library:
Trustee Weatherbe said that her trip to the Palo Alto Public Library
to view their automated circulation system had been fascinating and extremely
worthwhile. She said she could see that it was a definite time saver.
Trustee Fricke stated that she had written a letter of thanks to Mary Jo Levy
the Assistant City Librarian at Palo Alto. Discussion followed.
Report by Trustee Fricke on the P.L.S. Advisory Board Meeting:
Trustee Fricke reported on the meeting of the P.L.S. Advisory Board,
and the work of the committee to promote community awareness of P.L.S. on the
occasion of its 10th Anniversary. Mrs. Fricke stated the committee was planning
a series of programs at different libraries during National Library Week in April,
and a big celegration at Marine World. The theme of the publicity campaign will
be "The Library Connection". She said there were other plans underway for posters,
brochures, etc., and she would keep them informed. The money for the project is
coming from a Federal Library Service and Construction Act grant via the State
Library to the Peninsula Library System.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:45pm, with the next meeting scheduled for December
16th, 1980 at 7:30pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia M. Bergsing
Clerk of the Board
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