HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - LB - 1966.06.15 MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE
BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
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June 15, 1966
Trustees Present: Mr. Lynes, Mrs. Cohendet, Mr. Hechinger, Mr. Moody
Trustees Absent: Mr. DeMartini - Excused on account of attendance at his son's graduation.
MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting of May 18, 1966 were read and approved.
BILLS
On a motion by Trustee Hechinger, seconded by Trustee Moody, bills in the amount of $79731.67
were ordered paid.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT
The Librarian's report was read and approved.
MONTHLY FINANCIAL STATEMENT
The monthly financial statement was read and placed on file.
OLD BUSINESS
Tapestry. The Librarian reported that he had obtained an appraisal of the minimum value of the
tapestry. It was the consensus of opinion that the tapestry should be insured. The Librarian stated
that he would inquire from the City Manager the extent of coverage, especially as to theft. He
stated that the appraiser thought the value would increase substantially during the next two years
due to the fact that wealthy people in Europe were buying up old tapestries for the castles and large
homes they are investing in and the supply is limited.
Salary Survey. The Librarian reported on the salary survey. He stated that he did not agree with the
conclusion that the Librarian should be rated on the same basis as the average library in the im-
mediate vicinity. He stated that the libraries in the North County and Menlo Park were in no way
comparable to this library. He presented the letter which he had submitted as a protest to the
surveyors. He also presented a tabular statistical form showing some comparisons of libraries with
comparable budgets, number of professional employees, per capita circulation, number of titles
processed, number of hours the library is open and various other itmes. After some discussion, on
a motion by Mr. Moody, seconded by Mr. Hechinger, it was moved that the letter reflected the opinion
of the Board, and the letter and statistics should be included in the minutes. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Convention. The Librarian stated that he would be able to attend the American Library Association
Convention and would finance most of the costs. He stated that two years ago the amount left in
his convention fund was allowed as a partial offset for his expenses. After a brief discussion,
it was moved by Mr. Hechinger, seconded by Mr. Moody, that such would be the case. Motion carried.
Library Aide Apbointment. The Librarian explained that one of our pages, who had been employed in
the library for four years, had recently graduated from the College of San Mateo and that as she
was 19 she did not qualify for Civil Service standards. He stated that she worked in the processing
department and was very efficient and knew the work thoroughly. She majored in Business. He
requested, as in two previous cases, that she be appointed as Library Aide until such time as she
would qualify for Civil Service. It was moved by Mr. Hechinger, seconded by Mr. Moody, that Donna
Albright be appointed Library Aide starting July 1, 1966. Motion carried.
Roof. The Librarian reported that there had been a leak in the roof over the whole stacks and that
something should be done at once. After discussing the qualifications of our present roofing main-
tenance service, it was agreed that the librarian should replace the present roof as soon as possible
before any extensive damage results to some 75,000 books stored below it.
ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by Mrs. Cohendet, seconded by Mr. Hechinger, the meeting adjourned.
Res ectfully submit ed
eorge Paul Lechich
Clerk of the Board