HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - LB - 1966.12.21 MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE
BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
December 21, 1966
Trustees Present: Mr. Moody, Mr. Lynes, Mr. Hechinger, Mrs. Cohendet
Trustees Absent: Mr. De Martini
MINUTES:
The Minutes of the meeting of November 16, 1966 were read and approved.
BILLS:
On a motion by Trustee Lynes, seconded by Trustee Moody, bills in the amount of $5,419.19
were ordered paid.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT
The Librarian's report was read and accepted.
OLD BUSINESS:
The Librarian reported that there was to be a meeting with the City Managers in regard to a
local municipal library district. He stated that some progress was being made concerning the
Balance of Bay Area Library System; that the I.B.M. people were working closely with the
Santa Clara County Library, and that definite information and costs were being worked out.
After considerable discussion, it was left to the judgement of the Librarian as to the extent
we might participate in the system. All present felt that any system entered into by the
Library should assure the Library of adequate recompense for the use by non-resident members
of the system.
Building Program
The Librarian discussed the tentative plans as previously submitted by Col. Norberg and
pointed out the extremely crowded conditions and the inefficiency caused thereby that exist
in the Library at the present time. He handed out a few brief notes on the building expansion
and quoted from the budget remarks on building program. He stated that the Civil Service
Commission last year had recommended the $40,000 extension to the Children's Room and had
placed under consideration for the 1967-68 budget the $170,000 extension to the East
Annex. There was considerable discussion as to how to implement the building program, as all
those present were fully aware of the overcrowded conditions in the Library and a constant
increase in the number of patrons in library use. Mr. Hechinger and Mr. Lynes felt that the
Board should appear before the Planning Commission and City Council at budget time as a body;
that a well-worked out presentation with flip charts should be used, and every means possible
employed to persuade the council of the importance of the program.
Tapestry
There was no action on the tapestry.
Installation of Dennison Copier
The Librarian stated that the Dennison copier at the Library, down payment for which had
been paid from Friends of the Library money, was very nearly paid for; and that, as previously
discussed in the last months' meeting, another $2,600 copier would be installed at the
Branch this week. It is fully expected that the proceeds from the two copiers will pay for
the new one before the end of 1967.
New Business
The Board discussed the part of the Librarian's report entitled "Service to the Business
Area." The Librarian presented an outline of the plan and stated we would try to implement
this plan in January. All present realized that if this is successful, the expansion
building program will be imperative, as the present crowded conditions would not take care
of the business activities. The Librarian repeated that he felt there would not be any
additional staff necessary, especially since the efficiency would be increased as we have
more space.
Park Department
It was moved by Mr. Moody and seconded by Mr. Lynes that a letter be written to the Park
Department thanking them for, the Christmas Tree.
Microfilming
The Librarian spoke briefly about copying the Advance Star on microfilm, and of the consid-
erable amount of space that it would save. He stated that Mr. Schwalm has been informed of
the matter, and some time early in January the Librarian will have a conference on the subject
with him.
Adjournment
It was moved the meeting be adjourned by Mr. Moody, seconded by Mr. Lynes. Motion carried.
The Trustees expressed their appreciation for the presence of Mr. Mike Dragovich, Advance
Star representative.
Respectfully submitted,
e
George Paul Lechich
Clerk of the Board