HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - LB - 1970.04.21 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 or 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,
George Paul Lechich
Clerk of the Board