HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - LB - 1973.06.19 MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE
BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
JUNE 19, 1973
CALL TO ORDER:
A regular meeting of the Burlingame Public Library Board was called to order
on the above given date at 7:35 p.m. by Chairman Phelan.
ROLL CALL:
Trustees Present: Trustee Cohendet, Trustee Hechinger, Trustee Lynes, Trustee Phelan
Trustees Absent: Trustee De Martini, excused, on vacation
Also Present: Councilman Victor Mangini
Miss Marilyn Morrison, Library Assistant
Bob Piombo, Journalist from THE LEADER
Chairman Phelan stated she wished not to follow the agenda in its exact form this meeting
so that Councilman Mangini would have the time to ask questions about particular things.
She read a letter from Mayor Martin which stated that due to a lack of direct and frequent
communication between Council and various commissions, a Councilman would meet with each
commission every two months.
Chairman Phelan asked Councilman Mangini if he had any questions or comments regarding
the Library Board. Councilman Mangini stated he would like to know if there was anything
he could do as liaison between Council and the Library Board. Trustee Cohendet asked if
he knew of any existing problems between the Library Board and Council. Councilman
Mangini stated he knew of none. Chairman Phelan suggested that they begin with the Board's
regular business so Councilman Mangini would get an idea of how the Board worked.
BILLS:
Trustee Hechinger read the June bills. On a motion by Trustee Cohendet, seconded by
Trustee Lynes and unanimously carried by those Trustees present, warrants totaling
.$8,478.74 were ordered paid. On a motion by Trustee Cohendet, seconded by Trustee
Hechinger and unanimously carried by those Trustees present, special fund bills totaling
$811.52 were ordered paid.
INTRODJCTION:
Miss Marilyn Morrison was introduced to the Library Board. The Librarian stated Marilyn
had passed the Civil Service Examination and was working as the Periodical Supervisor
and doing an excellent job. The Board congratualted Miss Morrison and welcomed her.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT:
Councilman Mangini asked the Librarian if the Library received college catalogs. The
Librarian stated that the Library received all the Bay Area college catalogs and as
many other college catalogs of California and other states as possible.
Councilman Mangini asked the Librarian to explain the Shut-In Service in more detail. The
Librarian stated that when a family cannot get library materials for a relative (or friend)
who cannot get to the Library, the shut-in service would help that person by bringing
desired library materials to him. He stated that in most cases, the shut-in service
mainly delivers to hospitals and old-age homes, and to persons who do not have family. The
Librarian stated that Mary Lang, a part-time library assistant, coordinates this service
using the help of volunteers. He stated that Mrs. Lang was a very special person as when
she interviews the prospective user, she has the ability of being able to see the true
needs of that person.
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Councilman Mangini asked if there were other clubs besides the Lions Club that were
asked for donations. The Librarian stated it had been a very long time since they had
asked other clubs for assistance. Councilman Mangini stated that his club would be
glad to assist whenever possible.
OLD BUSINESS:
Easton Drive Branch: The Librarian stated that the first plan for changing the Branch
Library was the addition of more stacks. He stated that it had been decided to make the
Main Library the resource center, and duplicates of slightly used reference materials
at the Branch would be transferred to the Main. The Librarian stated that the Branch
would have more popular books and magazines and a more "homely atmosphere"created.
Mr. Escoffier was then asked to attend the meeting.
Mr. Escoffier dispersed copies of the plans for the modification of the Branch
to the Board(see attached copy.) The plans were explained by Mr. Escoffier and discussed.
The Librarian stated that it was difficult to modify the present plan without knowing
the amount that the Council thought sufficient for the project. He stated that double
decking the stage would be desirable as that would allow a much more workable book
shelving distribution but that it would cost about $15,000 or $20,000 and would change
the present plan. He stated he would try to get some indication.
The Board thanked Mr. Escoffier for the excellent job he was doing.
MINUTES:
Minutes of the meeting of May 15, 1973 were approved as mailed.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Trustee Cohendet read two reports from students who had attended a Board meeting.
NEW BUSINESS:
Civil Service Appointment: On a motion by Trustee Hechinger, seconded by Trustee Lynes
and unanimously carried by those Trustees present, Marilyn Morrison was appointed to the
Civil Service status as of July 1, 1973.
ADJOURNMENT:
Chairman Phelan reminded the Trustees that the election of New Board officers would be
held during the next meeting. As there was no further business, the meeting was then
adjourned at 8:50 p.m. with the next meeting scheduled for July 17, 1973.
Rp-ppectfully submitted,
Geor Paul Lechich
Cler of the Board