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TRU3TEES ABSENT
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LIBRARIkNIS REPORTt
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:ian Mateo Li4raries Cooperative Project
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NEW OUSIUSS
A-0JOURNMENT:
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE
BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
April 21, 1970
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 7:45 by Vice-Chairman Phelan.
ROLL CALL:
Trustees Present: Trustee Hechinger, Trustee Lynes, Trustee Phelan
Trustees Absent: Trustee Cohendet, excused; Trustee De Martini, excused
BILLS:
Bills in the amount of $6,352.73 were ordered paid on a motion by Trustee Lynes
seconded by Trustee Hechinger.
MINUTES:
The minutes of the meeting of March 17, 1970 were approved and adopted.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT:
The Librarian's report was read and ordered filed.
COMMUNICATIONS:
There were no communications.
OLD BUSINESS:
San Mateo Libraries Cooperative Project: The Librarian reported that this project
had been approved by the State; and that since approval the libraries involved had
had two meetings concerned with implementation of this idea. Methods of handling
changed operations must be formulated. He stated that another meeting was scheduled
for April 22 concerning best ways of charging desk procedure under the new project.
He reminded the Board that under the Powers Act, after procedures for the project
are completed, it still will have to be approved by the City Council, and that likely
we will not be working with the system until July or August.
Building: The Librarian informed the Board that the architect would have the estimats
soon. He reported on the study session with the City Council, stating that three
questions were raised: 1. What would be the entire cost if full air conditioning
were included? 2. Would there be an additional cost for the lighting in the
present building to be brought up to par? Would it be possible to run both the
old building and the new with the staff now employed? He stated that another study
session will be held with the council when the architect does get figures finalized
on air conditioning, etc. There was some discussion. Trustee Hechinger asked about
the cost of furnishing of the new addition, and was informed that it was in the
total estimate. The librarian stated that possibly another study session could be
held in a week or so. In reply to a question by Trustee Phelan regarding additional
staff, he stated that it would be possible to run the library with the present
staff, in case of absolute necessity, but additional people would make for a more
efficient operation.
Bud et Addenda: The Librarian presented the Board with two addenda to the budget.
The irst was tor an additional $1,000 to the maintenance budget for connection of
underground electrical as estimated by the City Engineer. The other addendum was
for the addition of one Librarian II beginning in January 1971 to provide needed
coverage in reference, audio-visual, and young adult work. There was much discussion
on this last addendum.
Trustee Hechinger mentioned the standard set by the California Library Association
which state that the size of the staff would necessarily go along with the circulation
and the volumes in the library rather than the size of the city, and asked the librarian
if we could operate the new building and the present library with the addition of
one librarian, considering the present business. The librarian gave the opinion
that this was uncertain, since both the library system and the new building could
add to business. Trustee Lynes mentioned the apparent lack of sufficient personnel
at both the Visalia and Fresno libraries, which he visited recently and both of
which are closed on Sunday. Trustee Phelan questioned the librarian on our per
capita circulation, and he brought out that it was better than that of San Mateo.
Trustee Lynes voiced the opinion that if we needed new personnel now, we should get
them, rather than wait for the building. Both addenda to the budget were approved
by the Board.
ADJOURNMENT: Upon a motion by Trustee Lynes, seconded by Trustee Hechinger
and carried, the meeting adjourned at 8:30 P. M.
Respectfully submitted,,submitted,
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George Paul Lechich
Clerk of the Board
LIBRARIAN 'S REPORT
MAY 19, 1970
MEETINGS - LIBRARIAN
The Librarian attended the various meetings on the system, two City Council
Meetings, and one study session. He also attended, with Mr. Hechinger, the
Golden Gate District Meeting of the C.L.A. The outstanding speaker was
Dr. Paul F. Lawrence, Regional Commissioner of Education, U. S. Office of
Education. His discussion of the place of the Office of Education in our
affairs was most interesting, and will be reported on below along with the
reports of the various other meetings attended by the staff.
GENERAL:
The sign on the Branch building has been redone for the first time and
certainly is a great improvement . Various other maintenance items are
still waiting for the contractors.
MEETINGS - STAFF
During the past month, several members of the staff attended a variety of
interesting and informative meetings.
_ In April, Joan Riordan and Patricia Bergsing traveled to the San Francisco
Public Library to hear a speech by Margaret Edwards. She is the former coor-
dinator of the Young Adult Department of the Enoch Pratt Library in Baltimore
and the author of a new book on library work with young people. She is a
charming person and a fascinating speaker.
Also in April, Dennis Finney, Miriam Dunn .and Patricia Bergsing attended the
annual Books and Authors Luncheon of the Santa Clara County Library. Miss
Anne Pellowski, Director Librarian of the UNICEF Information Center on
Children' s Cultures in New York was the speaker.
On April 23, the regular meeting of the Peninsula Library Association was
held at the Menlo Park Library. Joan Larson of our staff was in charge of
the program, which was on"Service to Shut-ins." Since this is M area of
service which many libraries on the Peninsula, including Burlingame, are
trying to get started, it was a very worthwhile and stimulating morning.
On May 8th, in San Rafael, Warren Wickliffe attended the meeting of the
Ethnic Groups Subcommittee of the C.L.A. Committee on Social Responsibilities
of Libraries.
Joan Riordan attended the regular meeting of the Association of Children 's
Librarians on May 14.
On May 16th, the Annual Golden Gate District meeting of C.L.A. was held at
Sabella ' s Restaurant on Fisherman's Wharf. Mr. Hechinger and Mr. Lechich
attended the session which was highlighted by an address by Dr. Paul F.
Lawrence, Regional Commissioner of Education, U.S. Office of Education.
Dr. Lawrence is not only extremely well-informed, 'but possesses a dry, witty
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sense of humor which made him both informative and entertaining. Briefly,
he reviewed what his particular job encompassed for the Office of Education;
then he cited the responsibilities of the Federal Government in the field of
education. Especially, he listed four responsibilities:
1 . The obligation to bring about equal opportunity for all children.
2. The obligation to improve the quality of education.
3. The responsibility to foster fiscal and organizational reform to
insure that resources are distributed equitably and efficiently.
4. The responsibility to make education more meaningful and less
exclusive and authoritarian. In effect - to consider ways to
reconstruct our educational system.
Next, he summarized what the long-range plans of the Office of Education will
include for the coming years. He noted that the Office will stress improved
education for the disadvantaged children, and will encourage experimentation
and new approaches to learning, both inside and outside the regular educational
channels.
The final portion of his address was devoted to the role the public library
should be assuming in the field of education. Generally, he emphasized the
need for better communication, cooperation, and coor�ination among various
types of libraries, educational institutions, and specific segments of the
public.
In the morning of the same day, Patricia Thomas and Patricia Bergsing of our
staff, and Opal Coleman and Mary Jane Foltz, formerly of our staff, attended
a workshop sponsored by the Friends of the San Francisco Public Library on
how to start and work with groups of "Friends" in your own community. Since
we are hoping to reactivate a Friends Group here in Burlingame, it was an
exceptionally useful and worthwhile meeting.
CHILDREN'S ROOM
The plans for the Summer Reading Program are complete. The theme is the
"Mysterious Summer", and all children from first grade on up can participate.
George Ward, page, did the art work for our booklet and bookmark. As in the
past, his work is outstanding; and we are very grateful to him for the time
and energy he devotes to our various projects.
Because of the theme of the program, we have hired Canti, the Magician, to
perform at the award ceremony in August.
All the members of the Children' s Staff are very excited and enthusiastic
about the program, and we are sure the children will be.
CITY OF BURLINGAME
BUDGET EXPENDITURE
MONTH OF MAY, 1970
THIS TO BUDGET
MONTH DATE ALLOWANCE BALANCE
S-1 Salaries
M-11 Supplies 108.28 1,768. 16 2,200 431 .84
M-12 Printing & Postage 30.56 2,290.59 2,250 -40.59
M-13 Light, Heat, Power & Water 146.38 2,969.68 4,000 1 ,030.32
M-14 Telephone 83.99 921 .05 940 18.95
M-16 Bldg. & Grounds Maintenance 159.20 795.24 2, 500 1,704.76
M-17 Books & Maps 4,042034 33,036.47 35,000 1,963.53
M-17A Periodicals 63.54 3,368 22 3,200 - 168.22
M-17B Binding 170.85 2,687.72 3,000 312.28
M-17C Cataloging 213.47 1,094.00 1,250 156.00
4-19 Convention (Librarian) 34.50 135.70 250 114.30
M-19A Auto Allowance 19.60 140.65 300 159.35
M-19P Convention (Personnel ) 36.50 212.75 250 37.25
M-19T Convention (Trustees) 4.50 4.50 125 120.50
M-20 Dues to Library Associations --- 264.75 250 - 14.75
M-21 Miscellaneous .89 120.87 100 - 20.87
M-24 Typewriter Repairs --- 160.02 250 89.98
M-27 Comp. Insurance --- --- 2,000 2,000.00
M-28 Contracts 343.00 3,731 .00 4,080 349.00
C-90 Capital Expenditures --- 6,709.72 ( 650 520.28
(*6, 580
TOTAL BEFORE SALARIES 5,457.60 60,411 .09 69, 175 8,763.91
TOTAL AFTER SALARIES 18,936.54 207,878.03 232,296 24,417.97
%;$6, 580.00 transferred to Capital Expenditures budget May, 1970
STATISTICS FOR APRIL, 1970
CIRCULATION MAIN BRANCH
Books, Adult Non-Fiction 9,838 1,729
Child Non-Fiction 2,216 1,071
Adult Fiction 6,351 2,229
Child Fiction 2,460 1,501
20,865 6.9530
Periodicals 1,058 668
21,923 7,198
Phonograph records 761 ---
, 198S22,684 7, 198
Slides
lides --- ---
Total Circulation 22,684 7, 198
Total Branch Circulation 7, 198
BRANCH & MAIN, GRAND TOTAL CIRCULATION 29,882 (1969 :'32,930)
Daily Average for Main 810 % of decrease - 9%
Daily Average for Branch 277
TOTAL DAILY AVERAGE 1,9$7
TRAFFIC COUNT - MARCH
Daily Average, Main $14 Total Traffic, Main 22,785
Daily Average, Branch 369 Total Traffic, Branch 9,602
1,,183 32,3 7
REGISTRATIONS ADULT CHILD TOTAL
Membership - 3/31/70 13,741 3,577 17,318
Additions, April, 1970 315 61 376
Withdrawals, April, 1970 275 73 348
TOTAL REGISTRATIONS AS OF 4/30/70 13,771 3, 5�5 -17-,376-
ACCESSIONS AND WITHDRAWALS OF BOOK STOCK:
AS OF CAN- GRAND
3/31/70 ADDED CELLED TOTAL
Adult Non-Fiction 100,290 593 93 100,790
Child Non-Fiction 16,968 95 131 16,932
H.S. Non-Fiction 2,206 40 1 2,245
Adult Fiction 36,921 103 25 36,999
H.S. Fiction 3,685 12 2 3,695
Child Fiction 14,781 68 13 14,836
TOTAL BOOK STOCK AS OF 4/30/70 1747$51 911 2-65 175-9
NET INCREASE IN BOOK STOCK 646
Included in above figures : 17 gifts and 590 new titles _
Pamphlets Added 73 Maps Added 0
Pamphlets Discarded 3 Maps Discarded 0
Total Pamphlets 6,256 Total Maps 706
RECORDINGS : AS OF ACCES- DIS- GRAND
3/31/70 SIONED CARDED TOTAL
78's 1,078 0 0 19�
45's 228 0 0 228
33 's 2 439 0 0 2,439
3-7 5 0 0 3;7�5
DEPOSITED WITH CITY TREASURER MAIN $1,245.20
BRANCH 258096
TOTAL DEPOSITS., APRIL, 1970 1, 50 j1