HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - LB - 1977.08.16 BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES
August 16, 1977
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting of the Library Board of Trustees was called to order by Chairman Lynes at
4:25 P.M. on August 16, 1977.
ROLL CALL:
Trustees Present: Trustee Cohendet, Trustee DeMartini, Trustee Hechinger, Trustee Lynes
Trustee Phelan
Trustees Absent: None
Also Present: Alfred Escoffier, Joan R. Leach, Joy Molder, Marilyn Morrison, Barbara Rowe,
Patricia Thomas, Helen Ward
PRESENTATION:
Mr. Herb Robards gave a presentation of the Gaylord/Magnavox Book Security System and explained
the concept of their electromagnetic principle of detection. After explanation of the detection
devices, activate/deactivate units, physical arrangement of the system in our library, and costs
estimates; he answered questions from the Board members and library department heads who were
present.
Trustee DeMartini asked the staff members present for input on the physical arrangement of the
circulation desk; he wondered if now is the time to consider any major changes that might be
compounded with the addition of the security system. He asked that they give it some thought
and bring their recommendations to the Librarian.
BILLS:
Warrants in the amount of $9,952.23 were approved for payment on a motion by Trustee Cohendet,
seconded by Trustee DeMartini, and carried. Special Fund bills totaling $655.48 were paid on a
motion by Trustee DeMartini, seconded by Trustee Hechinger.
MINUTES:
Minutes of the meeting of July 19, 1977 were approved and ordered filed.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT:
Discussion was held on the statistics of service to Hillsborough patrons. Special interest was
directed to the large number of Hillsborough residents already registered since July 1st. The
circulation statistics showed that 9.5% of the total circulation of materials were to Hillsborough
borrowers.
Trustee Phelan discussed services to the children of Hillsborough. The Librarian stated that
children's services are being coordinated by our Children's Librarian and the librarian at West
School.
There was also discussion of the accounting and documentation of costs relating to serving
Hillsborough.
CORRESPONDENCE:
A letter commending the staff was received from Mrs. C. Schwahn of 1104 Killarney Lane,
Burlingame. She expressed her appreciation for the excellent services she has received
as a patron of the Burlingame Library.
Copies of letters to the Friends of the Library and Mrs. Fred Dias were read and ordered
filed.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Election of Officers for 1977-1978: Chairman Lynes opened the floor to nominations for
officers of the Board for 1977-1978.
Chairman: It was moved by Trustee Phelan, seconded by Trustee DeMartini, that Trustee
Hechinger be elected Chairman of the Board. Motion was unanimously carried.
Vice Chairman/Secretary: Trustee DeMartini was elected to the office of Vice Chairman/
Secretary on a motion by Trustee Phelan, seconded by Trustee Hechinger, and carried.
Repairing of Cement Surface of Wheelchairm Ramp: The Librarian reported that she received
cost estimates from four contractors recommended by Mrs. John Calwell, Chief Building
Inspector for the City of Burlingame. Mr. Stanley Meyer, of the Rustan Company, offered
to perform this service free of charge as a token of his appreciation for the services of
the Burlingame Library. Librarian Bergsing asked the Board's approval to accept his offer.
The Board expressed their approval and acceptance of his offer. Librarian Bergsing was
asked to write a letter thanking Mr. Meyer for his generosity.
Conflict of Interest Code: The Librarian reported that she would keep the Board up to date
in regards to this matter.
NEW BUSINESS:
Annual Report: The Librarian stated that the Annual Report to the California State Library
was being prepared at this time. She received Board support in her suggestion that some
statistics and pertinent data could be gathered and put in a brochure form for public dis-
tribution. The Board thought it was an excellent idea and would generate public interest.
Trustee DeMartini had the opportunity to visit Larkspur Library and stated that he observed
the Comic Book Program in their children's room was very successful. He suggested that the
Librarian investigate the possibilities of such a program being initiated at our library.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 6:00 P.M. with the next Board meeting scheduled for September 20,
1977. The meeting will be held at 4:30 P.M. After brief discussion of the change in meeting
time, it was ordered as an item of business at the next meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia M. Bergsing
Clerk of the Board
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