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AGENDA
BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
September 21, 1971
TRUSTEES PRESENT:
TRUSTEES ABSENT:
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF AUGUST 17, 1971 :
BILLS:
Total : $6,218.06
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT:
CORRESPONDENCE:
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
ADJOURNMENT:
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE
BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
August 17, 1971
CALL TO ORDER:
A regular meeting of the Burlingame Public Library Board was held on the above given
date. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Chairman Lynes.
ROLL CALL:
Trustees Present: Trustee Cohendet, Trustee De Martini, Trustee Hechinger,
Trustee Lynes, Trustee Phelan
Trustees Absent: None
MINUTES:
The minutes of the meeting of July 20, 1971, were approved and adopted.
BILLS:
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Bills in the amount of $3,893.75 were ordered paid on a motion by Trustee Phelan,
seconded by Trustee De Martini, and unanimously carried.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT:
The Librarian's Report was read. Trustee De Martini asked if the work-room furnishings
were temporary or permanent. The Librarian stated most of the work-room furnishings
were temporary.
The Librarian stated the third proposal in the Librarian's Report should read: "A
ramp added at the entrance of the Library would cost $6,000.00; the present ramp
at the Bellevue location would remain."
CORRESPONDENCE:
There was no correspndence.
OLD BUSINESS:
Ramp:
Chairman Lynes expressed his displeasure with the first and third ramp proposals. He
stated he believed either location would be an eyesore, and the rear ramp seemed to be
the only logical location for the ramp because: (1) it would be more accessible for
paraplegics due to its being located in the parking lot; therefore, they would not
have to jump curbs nor fight traffic; (2) it would be convenient for deliveries; (3) the
cost of building the ramp seems to be much less expensive. Trustee De Martini added
to Chairman Lynes statement by saying he believed children would play on the ramp,
which could be dangerous. Having the ramp located in the back would keep it out of
sight to some degree. Trustee De Martini, as well as each of the other Trustees,
expressed their feeling that the ramp in any other location except the rear of the
new addition would be an eyesore.
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Chairman Lynes asked the Librarian if he could suggest a way in which the Board
members might express their feelings about the ramp to the -City Council in a form
other than a letter. The Librarian stated another City Council Study Session would
be held soon, which they could attend and state their feelings about the ramp.
The Board agreed unanimously to attend the next Study Session of the City Council.
Chairman Lynes requested the Board members be notified as to the date of the next meeting.
NEW BUSINESS:
There was no new business.
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion by Trustee Hechinger, seconded by Trustee De Martini, and unanimously
carried, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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George Paul Lechich
Clerkof the Board
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT
September 21, 1971
BUILDING:
The stacks are still the major problem. We have been unable to shift the
closed stacks section to the new wing as the stacks were not erected
correctly and must be reconstructed.
The same problem occurs in the basement. We were going to shift the bound
periodicals to the new wing, but have not been able to do so, as the basement' s
free-standing stacks are in even worse condition. The kickplates have been
altered in such a fashion that the leveling screws have no metal service to
work against and, therefore, would cut holes in the carpet.
The air conditioning system' s cooling phase proved adequate during the hot
period even though the cooling units were not in balance. All units were
set for a temperature colder than necessary, and the chiller at no time
reached its capacity even in the hundred degree heat.
The boiler appears adequate (new last year.) We have flushed it out twice,
have set all thermostats at 750, and have run the system for several hours.
This should clean out whatever crud was in the new heating system, and with
one more flushing it should allow the boiler to operate without foaming and
surging.
There are some local adjustments necessary. A meeting was held with the
Architect, Engineer, Contractors, and Sub-contractors. Each problem was
explained and hopefully will be worked out to our satisfaction.
CIRCULATION AND TRAFFIC:
The circulation decreased 4% in comparison with August, 1970. However,
August, 1970, showed an abnormal increase of 8% over 1969; The traffic was about
the same as previous years. It is more representative of the actual
condition of traffic, because the workmen are no longer using the front door.
CHILDREN 'S ROOM:
The Summer Reading Club concluded with an ice cream and cookie party held at
the Burlingame Recreation Center. Over 125 children received certificates
and were shown the movie PADDLE TO THE SEA.
With the beginning of school, our school visiting program has begun and our
pre-school storyhour will start on October 16th.
During the past year a number of nursery schools in the area have requested
the librarian to speak to parent groups. We have found these programs very
rewarding and are planning to speak to these groups again this year. If any
of the Board members know of any groups other than schools who would be
interested in a library program, please have them contact Miss Riordan or
Mrs. Dunn.
CITY OF BURLINGAME
BUDGET EXPENDITURE
MONTH OF SEPTEMBER, 1971
THIS TO BUDGET
MONTH DATE ALLOWANCE BALANCE
S-1 Salaries 15,828.91 51,438,38 207,953 156,514.62
M-11 Supplies 91,77 611,13 2,400 1,788.87
M-12 Postage & Printing 485.30 1,726.66 3,100 1,373.34
M-13 Light, Heat, Water, Power 293.96 1, 115.76 8,400 70284.24
M-14 Telephone 111 .79 291.34 13331 1,039.66
M-16 Bldg. & Grounds Maintenance 54.78 505.59 2,500 1,994.41
M-17 Books & Maps 32620.10 10,509.99 40,353 29,843.91
M-17A Periodicals 85.96 2,934.51 3,903 968.49
M-17B Binding --- 261 .25 3,500 31238,75
M-17C Cataloging 187.68 725.64 2,000 1,274.36
M-19 Convention (Librarian) --- --- 275 275.00
M-19A Auto Allowance 24.70 47,95 300 252.05
M-19P Convention (Personnel) 25.43 30.43 250 219.57
M-19T Convention (Trustees) --- --- 125 125.00
M-20 Dues to Library Associations 20.00 30,00 275 245,00
M-21 Miscellaneous --- --- 100 100.00
M-24 Typewriter Repairs --- 200,00 300 100.00
M-27 Comp. Insurance --- --- 22000 2,000.00
M-28 Contracts 468.00 1,274.00 8,400 7, 126.00
C-90 Capital Expenditures --- --- 400 400.00
TOTAL BEFORE SALARIES 5,469.47 20,263.35 790912 59,648.65
TOTAL AFTER SALARIES 21,298.38 71,701073 287,865 216,163.27
STATISTICS FOR AUGUST, 1971
CIRCULATION: MAIN BRANCH
Books, Adult Non-Fiction 7,770 1,209
Child Non-Fiction 1, 192 845
Adult Fiction 8,584 2,403
Child Fiction 22327 12465
19,873 5,922
Periodicals 1,065 589
20,93J 6,511
Phonograph Records 733 ---
2171 6,511
Art Prints 13 ---
Slides ---
Total Circulation 21,x+ 6,511
Branch Circulation 6 51511_
BRANCH & MAIN, GRAND TOTAL CIRCULATION J,195
Daily Average for Main: 760 (1970: 29,473)
Daily Average for Branch: 250 (% of decrease 4%)
1010
TRAFFIC COUNT - AUGUST:
Daily Average, Main 738 Total Traffic, Main 21,024
Daily Average, Branch 260 Total Traffic, Branch 6,763
9-� 27;7787
REGISTRATIONS: ADULT CHILD TOTAL
Memberships - 7/31/71 13,582 3,5T3 17, 135
Additions, August 1971 331 40 371
Withdrawals, August, 1971 316 40 356
TOTAL REGISTRATIONS AS OF 8/31/71 13,597 3,553 17, 150
PLS PATRONS TO DATE: 361
ACCESSIONS AND WITHDRAWALS OF BOOK STOCK: AS OF CAN- GRAND
7/31/71 ADDED CELLED TOTAL
Adult Non-Fiction 107, 158 512 35 107,635
Child Non-Fiction 17,391 94 31 17,454
H.S. Non-Fiction 2,583 19 0 2,602
Adult Fiction 38,426 141 14 38,553
Child Fiction 14,842 112 1143 13,811
H.S. Fiction 12,834 4 3 2,835.
TOTAL BOOK STOCK AS OF 8/31/71 1 3-$,23E� 882 -12-26-- 1-82- 90
Net increase in Book Stock: -344 (decrease)
Included in above figures: 64 gifts and 547 new books
Pamphlets added 44 Maps Added 3
Pamphlets discarded 16 Maps Discarded 0
66TZ 75_
RECORDINGS: AS OF ACCES- DIS- GRAND
7/31/71 SIONED CARDED TOTAL
78' s 1,076 0 0 1076
45's 228 0 0 228
33' s 21579 52 1 2630
3,W3 52 1 393
DEPOSITED WITH CITY TREASURER: MAIN: $ 834.59
BRANCH: _ 184.98
AUGUST TOTAL: $1,019057