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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