HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - LB - 1966.09.21 MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE
BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
September 21, 1966
Trustees Present: Mr. Lynes, Mrs. Cohendet, Mr. Hechinger
Trustees .-absent: r.?r. Moody and Mir. DeMartini. Trustee DeMartini excused on account of an
extended vacation in the Orient.
P INUPES:
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.
LIBRARIAN'S_REPORT
The Librarian's report.was read and accepted.
OLD BUSINESS
Tapest 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 malting the library a repository for worthwhile
antiquarian objects.
COt.EUN ICAT IONS
None.
NEVI BUSINESS
Convention CLA. The Librarian discussed the convention of the California Library Association
in Los Angeles October 4, 51 6, 7 and S. 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, "Fleeting 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 Firs. Cohendet be sent to
the CLA,'Convention if she can arrange to leave her present business for therscessary time.
The Librarian stated that he believed there were certain economical grays to attend conventions,
and that he would try and use every means to keep his own expenses as small as possible.
Chanes 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 typevrriters 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.
ADJOUMVENT The meeting was adjourned on a motion by Mr. Lynes, seconded by Mrs. Cohendet.
Respectfully Submitted,
Geo4ge Paul Lechich
Clerk of the Board