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BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
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MEETING OF OCTOBER 17, 1967
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TRUSTEES ABSENT: {�N�''`t
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 19, 1967
BILLS
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LIBRARIAN'S REPORT 2,3G9 �"
COMMUNICATIONS
OLD BUSINESS
Building Program - City Council ✓ ^�'� ��� r 3
C.L.A. Convention
Special Library Fund Account --
Gift Book Sale
NEW BUSINESS
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ADJOURNMENT
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE
BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
SEPTEMBER 19, 1967
Trustees Present: Cohendet, Lynes, De Martini, Guthrie. Mrs. Cohendet as Secretary was
acting chairman due to the absence of Trustee Hechinger who was excused
on account of vacation in Europe.
Trustees Absent: Hechinger. Excused.
MINUTES:
The minutes of the meeting of August 15, 1967 were read and approved.
BILLS:
Bills in the amount of $6,195.20 were ordered paid on a motion by Trustee De Martini
seconded by Trustee Lynes and carried.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT
The Librarian's report was read and approved. Trustee Guthrie stated that he was quite
interested in the program concerning the reorganization of the California Library Associa-
tion and felt that many of the people were quite competent.
MONTHLY FINANCIAL STATEMENT
The monthly financial statement was read and approved. The Librarian explained that the
amount spent for books was higher than average because of expense of over $1,000 for
replacements for children's books.
OLD BUSINESS:
Building Program: The Librarian stated that he was working on a general library program,
and that' the Assistant Librarian of San Francisco Public Library had made a special visit
to look over our building and discuss some of the problems of expanding the facility.
He stated that he thought, in general, the plan as set forth in the capital budget request
was very good. He felt that no great modification of Mr. Norberg's plans would be neces-
sary; that the areas and uses of the areas might be changed, but in general, for sketch
plans, they were adequate. He stated that he would be glad to help any time that we would
like him to. He also stated that he felt that some time in the not too distant future,
San Francisco would definitely be ready to act as a central library for a cooperative
system, either loosely held or otherwise. The Librarian stated that this was excellent
news, as this was the first time that the Librarian was aware of a change in attitude.
NEW BUSINESS
California Library Association Convention: It was decided that those who wished to go
could if arrangements could be made to cover their schedules at the library; that, as the
Librarian is going on Monday and will return Wednesday night and will go back again early
Friday morning, anyone who wishes to ride can go with him. Otherwise, their travel
expenses will not be taken care of. Room, board, luncheons, registrations, etc., will be.
The Librarian stated that it might be possible for some to fly down singly and return with
him, or fly back singly.
Special Library Fund Account: It was moved by Lynes and seconded by De Martini that the
checking account at present in the Bank of America on Burlingame Avenue should be maintained
and that new cards with the present trustees' names inserted after the resolution establishing
the account be made.
Space Rental for Surplus Books: After some discussion, it was decided that with a surplus
book sale in Octo er or ovem er, the iresent congestion would be somewhat lessened; and
any discussion for rental of space should be left until after the joint meeting with the
City Council which would take place November 21. It was suggested that Rockwell 's next to
the Blue Chip Stam,) Store or the store known as the Ladies' Exchange might have sufficient
space for a book sale. The Librarian suggested that he might contact Mr. Whipple or some
other owners of the scant stores on the Avenue which might be used for our book sale.
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion by Trustee De Martini seconded by Trustee Lynes, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
/ �W
George Paul Lechich
Clerk of the Board
REPORT
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BOOK STOCK
For many year3, the policy of the library has been to retain or even purchase
titles that were considered by son ne to bn dated but by others -worthy of
retention. Miss Smith, the former librarian, was a "list" librarian.
She beilevt�d in checking such authorities as Standard Catalog for Public
Libraries; Catalogue of the Lamont Library, Harvard College; Logasa, Historical
Fiction; etc. If a book appeared, she did not discard it, and often from
gifts or renaineer sales she would add titles. Thus our library became a
list library and, remains so today.
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, ?� ten years ago when the libraries of the area were being checked by the
University of California Library School for their holding of the best 1,000
books, Burlingame ranked with the Oakland Public Library. This certainly
spoke wall of Miss Smith's system; and it certainly has resulted in a collec-
tion not only svited to young people but to the student and to the older,
,aambers of our community.
Vlith the SNvigle report assuring us that the average complexion of the
population is not going to change, that rrost of our population is over forty,
;.t would seers vise for the library to continue its past policies of book
zelection and retention. Therefore, see try to wee-.1 where necessary but`t-rncrease
our stack ca'illaity to the point where weeding does not marc thy: throwing
aut of books of value, as has been done by our neighboring libraries. In doing
so, we are p-oviding the majority of our citizens with a source of br.-Iolks not
readily obtainable elsews iesee.
With the resources at hand, we should make better use of them and develop
an effective program for our older citizens; and especially should vie become
conscious of the. probable effects on planning for exp,".nsion of the building.
CHILDREN'S ROOM
The last month has seen the beginning of story hour for the fall season.
Mrs. Dunn has had 40 children for the after-school story hour, and the Pre-
School Story Hour at the Branch Is oversubscribed with 50 children registered.
For son-- reason unknown to us' the Pre-School Story Hour at the Main Library
has gotten off to a slow start, but 25 children are now registered. One
wishes that the San Mateo Ti would print the articles we send them to
inform �he pu'�1ic of such services. Some par v,.�4s and children are still
unhappy because hone of the papers ran the story about the children completing
the suanner readies;: program.
Mrs. Powell and Nes. White took over in maid-September, to be acting Children's
Librarians while Mirs. Egan is on maternity leave, September 15 - January 1 .
Pav*11 Nim,!diately undertook activities to try to strengthen our
rapport with the Burlingarnea Elementary Schools and to encourage more school
visits and greater use of the library by children and teachers. Mr. White
gave his permission for Mrs. Povmll to go ahead. She has had con%. rences
with Mrs. Barklow and Mr. Chappelle. As a result, a cawittee of teachers
.s to work vjith the Children's Library Staff to draw up a long range program
of service to the schnois to b-, presented as a recomnv-ndation for adoption
� o the School Administration and the Library Board. The first meeting of
this convO ttea will be held shortly.
In addiction, Air,. Powell visited each of the elementary school faculties
-:sed tallked with the teachers about library services. At that time a letter
otaachers wms distributed.
Attention of the Board is invited to the unusually attractive displays
currently in the Children's Room. The Boards picture scenes from favorite
books, and the case has an exhibit of water birds loaned by the .Junior
Museum and arranged by Ars. VIhite.
CITY OF BURLINGAME
BUDGET EXPENDITURE
MONTH OF OCTOBER, 1937
THIS BUDGET BALANCE
MONTH TO DATE ALLOWANCE TOTAL
S-1 Salaries 11,637.20 47,825.51 1439250 95,424.49
M-11 Supplies 60.21 1,036.92 10800 763.08
M-12 Printing & Postage 173.93 649.16 20900 2,250.84
M-13 Light, Heat, Power & Water 208.66 19073.99 3,000 1,926.01
M-14 Telephone 64.68 268.21 850 581@79
M-16 Building & Grounds Maintenance 36.21 255.;,0 29500 20244.50
19-17 Books & Maps 2,399.37 9,975.51 27,800 17,824.49
M-17A Periodicals 14.75 1,870.66 2,500 629.34
M-178 Binding 45.98 557.68 2,600 20042.32
M-19 Convention (Librarian) --- --- 250 250.00
M-19A Auto Allowance --- 25.25 300 274.75
M-19P Convention (Personnel) --- •-. 150 150.00
s,_,,19T Convention (Trustees) --- -•- 125 125.00
M-20 Dues to Library Associations 20.00 20.00 200 180.00
M-21 Miscellaneous --- 19.50 100 80.50
M-24 Typewriter Repairs --- 6o.00 175 115.00
M-27 Comp. Insurance --- --- 29000 20000.00
19-28 Contracts 310.00 10230.00 39900 2,670.00
M-29 Microfilming Advance --- --- 750 750.00
C-90 Capital Expenditures - --- 31500+ 3,500.00+
TOTAL BEFORE SALARIES 3:333.79 17,042.38 55,400, 38,357.62
TOTAL AFTER SALARIES 14,970.99 64,867.89 198,650 133,782.11
S`€kaTISTICS FOP, SEPTEMBER. 19'c�'7
C IRCULAT I Ory MAIN BRANCH
3oks, Adult cion-'171 5 061 7,228 1,349
Child Mon-Diction 19493 1,087
Adult Fiction 69836 20505
Child Fiction 2,t619 _2_,078 _
Total Back Circulation 18076 7019 s
Periodicals WoL 1 106 746 746
Total Books & Periodicals lgjzdz T9765
R�cT38 738 --- ---
�hc��aea�a'a °� ¢ard� 20j,020 7P765
Slides 168 168 -- •-_
Total Circulation 20s,188 7s765
Total Branch Circulation 7,765
ORAND TOTAL CIRCULATION MAIN & BRANCH 27P953 0 {1966: 28,569)
Gaily y average for Main 7 % of decrease: 2
Oai 1 y average for Branch 324
TOTAL DAILY AVERAGE 12072 - _ -
t�f�M. COUNT - SZPTEABER
Daily average, Main 729 . Total Traffic, Main 18901
ai118 Average, Branch 321 Total Traffic,Branch -7,700
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Total 2W;6k1
G'STRATIONS: w - ADULT CHILD TOTAL
yzmbership, August 319 1961 13-,7-1;6 3,135
PAdi t i ons, September, 1967 367 93 460
svfi thdraw-al s, September, 1967 351 69 420
OTAL EGISTF TIO',t S AS OF 9/30/67 13 7 2 3`m 159
�'`" 9CES�IQ�yIS A� ��I�"�x�'�Fs�l���LS OP 9OOK STOCKa
AS OF CAN- GRAND
8/31/67 ADDED CELLED TOTAL
Adult on-Fiction 93;w �- a9 99+9 8
Child Geon-Fiction 16084 288 5 16,667
HS Non—Fiction 1,934 10 0 1,944
Adult Fiction 369614 142 13 36,738
S Fiction 3,773 17 0 3,790
C)Ild Fiction 13317 365 40 13 642
TOTAL BOOK STOCK AS 0. 9/30/67 1659962 12059 : 9
included in cbove
Fa p9�l its p oe _ . 3 Maps AdTdjesi 0
Pamphlets Maps Discarded 0
Total i2m )filets � I? otat ps 1X005
RECORDINGS. D 31/6 STONED CARDEDo TOTAL
E� �. 1� 92 0 0 1.,4492
45's 233 1 0 234
33's 1.,669 15 0 12684
Tf3TAL RECORD STOCK
AS OF SEPTENDER 313 1961 -j,-A10 16 0 3,1410
'EPOSITED WITH CETT T'.1EASURER: MAIN $779.29
�11 BRANCt1
TOTAL DEPOSITS SE} `.M ER 1967 $957-W