HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - LB - 1967.09.19 MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE
BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
SEPTEMBER 19, 1967
Trustees Present: Cohendet, Lynes, Oe 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 October or November, the )resent 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 acant 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,
��echich
George
Clerk of the Board