HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet - LB - 1966.10.19 MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE
BURLINGIWE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
September 21, 1966
Trustees Present: Mr. Lynes, Mrs. Cohendet, Mr. Hechinger
Trustees Absent: 1,1r. Pioody and Mir. DeMartini. Trustee De*tartini excused on account of an
extended vacation in the Orient.
MINUTES:
The Minutes of the meeting of August 17, 1966 were read and approved.
BILLS:
On a motion by Trustee Lynes, seconded by Trustee Cohendet, bills in the amount of $2,935.42
were ordered paid.
LIBRARI1N'S REPORT
The Librarian's report.was read and accepted.
OLD BUSINESS
Tapestry. There was a discussion concerning the large tapestry and its disposition; and pay-
ment for repairs will be determined after continued investigation by the Librarian into its
actual worth and the possible desirability of making the library a repository for worthwhile
antiquarian objects.
COM,IUNICATIONS
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NEW BUSINESS
Convention C_LA. The Librarian discussed the convention of the California Library Association
in Los Angeles October 4, 51 61 7 and 8. They will have a program of considerable substance
in regard to certain of the current library problems. He stated that the theme of the con-
ference would be "Status Quo or Grow - Decision for Today" and that there would be discussion
on almost every aspect of librarianship from constructing new buildings and book censorship
to reference methods and the improving of technical processes. He stated that the Trustees
Section would have a panel discussion, "IMeeting the Challenge for Public Library Service in
California." The trustees present thought that one of their members should attend if possible;
and on a motion by Lynes seconded by the Chair, it was moved that Mrs. Cbhendet be sent to
the CLA;;Convention if she can arrange to leave her present business for the Mcessary time.
The Librarian stated that he believed there were certain economical brays to attend conventions,
and that he would try and use every means to keep his own expenses as small as possible.
Changes in Capital Exoenditures. The Librarian stated that due to certain changes in staff
and working conditions, in order to meet the extremely congested conditions it would be
necessary to buy another electric typewriter to handle the typing of the identification cards.
The present electric typewriters are all too noisy to operate in the foyer. He also stated
that he had found another type of shelving which would save a considerable sum of money. The
Board agreed that if the typewriter was necessary the Library should proceed with its purchase.
ALA Convention in San Francisco. The Librarian stated that the American Library Association
would meet in San Francisco the last week in June, and that he thought it would be desirable
for all possible staff and trustees to attend as many sessions and meetings as possible. After some
discussion, it was agreed that this would be a good policy, and that the future convention and
meeting budgets should be increased somewhat in order to cover more of the expenses of the
staff and trustees who can participate in the many educational and learning-programs available
to the library world both locally and elsewhere.
ADJOUR111ENT The meeting was adjourned on a motion by Mir. Lynes, seconded by Firs. Cohendet.
Respectfully Submitted,
George Paul Lechich
Clerk of the Board
CrWOBER 19,, 1966
C111CULATION
The circulation was 10.4% higher for the month of September, 1966 than the same
month of 1965.
TRAFFIC 0MUT SSPTFMER
Daily average Main 793
ily average Branca 267
Total traffic Main 21909
Total traffic Branch 69335
2797
High day at I,1ain vas Tuesday, Sapteraber 6wWh 980j and high day at the B-ranch
showed 4230
P.IESTINGS ATTEIMED
The Librarian attended the PLECC meeting at the ne4,o .11ill Dalley Public Library,
There was a discussion on the proposed amendrsnt to the State constitution,,
popularly known as "cleano" It seems that if this passes probably the use of
the stacks will be prohibited to tlaose under 1D, and the current purchase of
fiction may be reduced as much as one-halfe Ilany of our books - even perhaps
the Bible - would have to be boxed and put in storage, an almost impossible
tas:;p
The Librarian also attended the State Library Convention in Los Angeleso He
attended all the general sessions$ the Public Library Division Sessions, the
Library History Breakfasts and spent considerable time at exhibitso Unfortunately,
Friday evening someone picked up his tote bag with his programs notes, and :zany
pamphlets and leafletse
He also attended a meeting with .xv Ho Hoover and Glrso Po Colzri" n concerning
non-resident student use of the 11braryo
CHILDREN'S ROCU
Story Hours were begun at both libraries on Wednesday, October 5the In ars offorL
to avoid a crash at the openivag sto-47 hours, Mrso Poll and Mrso Dunn visited
only Washington, OPLoAv and Roosenrelt schools beforehand. rill other children
from Kindergarten through third grade were given notos of :invitation through
their classroom teachers, Each clessroon ma supplied t-Ath an attractive Story
Hour poster Despite this•, Mrso Dwvi had 120 children at her firsfi story
hour, and the Main Library had Me tarso Dunn now gives out 50 tickets of
admission for story hour at the Branch, as she cannot feasibly cram 100 children
into the Lion°s Ian. P7�e-schoo? story house at Main is going well. tairsa Bs�uchard,
a volunteer, is doing the finger plays for use
On Octobar 1st, d.Irsm Elaine White, caho is a professional librarians Joined
the Children°s Room jaff on a part-time basis of 13 hours a week, pending Mrso
Egan°s arrival on the staff full-time, Llrso White has shawn herself to bre a
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lacy of real ability, wd has fitted into the wwk with surpising rapidity
and affieieftye
Preprations aro being mado for tho celebration of Children's Book mak,
{ttober 30 r 63, with a specIz1 exhibit of nom books and a nw display in
the library on the ids Week s mks Please®
Respectfully submitteds,
rgo Paul Leehich
City Librarian
C1`z t Os B�I�i�L�C�7t�A1~1��
�., BUDGET EXPENDITME _ ---- -
MONTH OF OCTOBZR ,_N9 6
- - THIS BUDGET -_ _ BALANCE -
MONTH _ TO DATEAYI.OWANCE TOTAL
S-1 Salaries 11,098.33 44,949.93 1399777.00 94,827.07
M-11 Suppliss 39055 548,90 19800.00 29231..10
M-12 Printing & PostapQ 51.98' 19288.84. 29450.00 191.41-.1.A
M-13 Liwht, Heat, Power & Water 2 .5.54 881.32 29900.00 29018.48
M-14 Tolephon6 A5.29 2 .9.80 750.00 500.10
M-lA Buildinip & Grounds Maintenance 325.42 1.9274.18 29500.00 19225.82
M-17 Books & Maga 2983A.77 992AI.39 249500.00 179938.41
M-17A Periodicals 32.18 19725.92 29000.00 274.08
M-17B Bindinw 294.27 425.A8 2.9800.00 29374.32
M-19 Convention (Librarian) 124.12 127.42 200.00 72.38
M-19A Auto Allowanm 10.f-0 19.70 300.00 280.30
M-19P Convention (Personnel) --- --- 1.50.00 150.00
M-lW Convention (Trustees) --- --- 125.00 175.00
M-20 Dues to Library Associations 20.00 20.00 200.00 1.80.00
M-21 Miscellaneous --- 12.50 100.00 87.50
M-24 Typewritor Repairs --- 91.25 150.00 58.°75
M-27 Compo Insurance -- --- 29000.00 29000.00
M-28 Contracts 300.00 1.9190.00 49100.00 2991.0.00
C-90 Capital Extsendituresa 154.01 154.01 717.00 542.49
TOTAL BEFORE SALARIES 4o499.73 179291.11 499742.00 Pv450.A9
TOTAL AFTER SALARIES 15,598.06 62,241 .04 1899519.00 127,277.96
tCS FOl SEP ice, UM s 1966
CIRCULATIONI,78 BRANCH
Boo';s9 Adult Non-Fiction 69391 19234
Child Non-Fiction 19852 822
Adult Fiction 69194 29521
Child Fiction 32082 12902
IIW-. r tAm�
Total Book Circulation 199598 69479
Periodicals _ 814 814
Total Books 8 Periodicals
Phonograph Recordst 639 639 -.... 7'293
219157 79293
SlidesI19 --- ---
. ..1 -
Total Circulation lig 239276 7929.3
Total Branch Circulation ?293
GRAND TOTAL CIRCULATION MAIN 8 BRANCH � 229569 (1963: 239881
Daily Average for Main: 733
Daily Average for Brancht 304
TOTAL DAILY AVERAGE 1O37
REGISTRATIONS:
A�T
___ CHILD TOTAL
Merabership Aug, 319 1966 129957 39382 16,339
:additions September 387 81 468
Withdrawals September Z �79 316
TOTAL REGISTRATIOUS AS OF
SEPTE�'�'I�3ER 30l 1966 13 107 3.384 16,491
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ACCESSIONS & VirMRAVULS OF BOOK STOCK:
AS OF CANC- GRAND
9/30/66 ADDED ELLED TOTAL
Adult Non-Fiction 899563 412 38 8 999 37
Child Non-Fiction 165,046 65 12 169099
HS Non-Fiction 19749 9 1 19757
Adult Fiction 35,451 141 81 359310
HS Fiction 39642 12 5 39649
Child Fiction 14,2161 64 29 14 196
TOTAL BOOK STOCK AS OF
SEP°' MBER 309 1966 1609612 703 166 1619148
NET INCRZiSE IN BOOK STOCK: 536
Included In above fi ures: 101 gifts and 460 Neal Titles
Pamphlets Added 106 1,1aps Added 13
Pamphlets Discarded 58 nia s Discarded 0
AS OF GR.W
RECt9RDITdGS: 8 31/66 ACCESSIONrED DI, TOTAL'P8° 19442 --- .,-- 19442
45°s 215 16 --- 231
TOTAL R�RD STOaC 12352 _. � 1L 404
AS OF SE ER 30 1966 3.077 68 0 3 077
DEPOSITEDjuM Clay TREASURER: Main $707,36
Branch 218012
TOTIL DEPOSITS SEPTEMER9 1966 $925048