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Board of Trustees Agenda - q a
July 21, 2009—5.30pm
480 Primrose Road—Library Conference Room c ` '
SUGGESTED ACTION
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. Introduction of Newly Appointed Trustee
IV. Library Board of Trustees Minutes for June 21, 2009 Appproval
V. CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION Information
A. June 2009 Statistics
B. Letter from David J. Crosatto
VI. FROM THE FLOOR (Public Comments)
VII. REPORTS
A. City Librarian's Report–Escoffier Information
B. Foundation Report Information
II. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Holiday Schedule (Final) Information
B. Election of Officers: Katie McCormack-President; Approval
Pat Toft-Secretary Term July 2009–June 2010
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. Trustees Handbook Introduction Information
B. Review of Quarterly Financial Statements (3) Information
C. Library Accomplishments 2008-2009
M ANNOUNCEMENTS
XI. ADJOURNMENT Adjourn
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Library Board of
Trustees regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for
public inspection at the Reference Desk of the Burlingame Public Library,
480 Primrose Road, Burlingame, California
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BURL NOAME
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Library Board of Trustees Minutes
June 16, 2009
I. Call to Order
President Brock called the meeting to order at 5:45pm.
II. Roll Call
Trustees Present: Nancy Brock, Deborah Griffith,
Pat Toft, Sandy Towle
Trustee Absent: Katie McCormack
Staff Present: Al Escoffier, City Librarian
Sidney Poland, Recorder
Public: Bob Tessler
III. Minutes of the May 12, 2009 Trustee Meeting_
The Trustees unanimously approved the May 12, 2009 minutes. M/S/C
(Griffith/Toft)
IV. Correspondence and Attachments
Circulation for May at the main library was 51,363 representing a
6.11% increase over May 2008 circulation of 48,404. Easton's May
circulation of 5,825 showed a 10% decrease from May's 2007 total of
6,487. This 10% decrease in circulation coincides with the 10%
reduction in open hours effective May 1, 2009.
V. From the Floor
Bob Tessler, a Hillsborough resident, attended the meeting.
VI. Reports
A. City Librarian's Report - Highlights
1. ALA PR Award -The American Library Association presented
the Burlingame Library with its 39th PR award for the 2008 adult
summer reading program entitled "Literary Tastings @
Burlingame Library". Maryam Refahi, our graphic artist, and
Linda Santo, program director, worked together to make this
event so successful.
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2. Summer Reading Programs - Summer Story Times for adults
and children will run from June 15th to July 31 st. Children's
reading programs are as follows: 1) "Be Creative @ Your Library"
grades 1-5: 2) "Be Creative Summer Listener's Club" for
pre-school and Kindergarten and 3) "Express Yourself'
middle school and high school. "Travel with Books-Destination
Unlimited" is the reading program for adults.
B. Foundation Report
The 3rd annual Author's Luncheon held on May 9th and chaired
by Kris Cannon and Susan May netted $20,000 making it the
most profitable Author Luncheon since its inception in 2007.
VII. Unfinished Business
A. Informational Fact Sheet
The ire ormational fact sheet is ready to be distributed to Library
users. The fact sheet provides annual statistical data on usage of
Library materials, registered borrowers, Library visits and
children and adult programs. Centennial Highlights are featured,
as well as volunteer opportunities for patrons. The Trustees
suggested that the fact sheet be placed on the Library website.
B. Budget Discussion
The City Librarian advised the Trustees that the Library will
submit its balanced budget for the year 2009-2010, as well
as return a portion of the Library's 2009 budget to the City.
C. Close Extra Days Around the Library Scheduled Holidays
The Trustees unanimously agreed, subject to revisions if
necessary, to accept the revised holiday schedule which will allow
the Library to close an additional 8 extra days before and after
regular scheduled holidays. M/S/C (Toft/Griffith)
VIII. New Business
A. Nomination of Officers-Term July 1, 2009-June 30, 2010
The Trustees nominated Katie McCormack to serve as President of
the Library Trustees and Pat Toft to serve as Secretary.
B. Easton Branch Reconstruction Budget Detail
The City Librarian provided the Trustees with the historical
budget detail for the Easton reconstruction project as an
informational item. The City Manger had requested this
information for his review.
Library Board of Trustee Minutes June 16,2009 2
�- IX. Announcements
The City Librarian, Alfred Escoffier, thanked Nancy Brock for serving as
a member of the Library Board of Trustees since June of 2005. Trustee
Brock will be moving to Southern California.
X. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 6:25pm. M/S/C (Toft/Griffith)
The next meeting of the Library Trustees will be held on July 21, 2009
in the Library Conference Room.
Respectfully Submitted,
Alfred H. Escoffier
City Librarian
Library Board of Trustee Minutes June 16,2009 3
BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY STATISTICS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2009
Burlingame Registered Borrowers
Burlingame Hillsborough Other Total
Adult Patrons 16,384 2,843 0 19,227
Juvenile Patrons 4,885 1,418 0 6,303
Non-PLS Patrons 0 0 1,844 1,844
Teachers 91 11 88 190
Temporary Patrons 76 2 0 78
Outreach Patrons 22 1 0 23
Staff 28 0 38 66
Total Registered Borrowers 21,486 4,275 1,970 27,731
Circulation Totals
This month total Main 57,835 This month previous year 53,558 7.99% increase
This month total Branch 6,325 This month previous year 7,059 -10.40% decrease*
This month Grand Total 64,160 This month previous year 60,617 5.84% increase
*Easton closed on Fridays as of May 1, 2009.
All Children's All A/V All Non-English
Main 21,144 18,575 496
Easton 3,628 2,073 0
Total 24,772 20,648 496
Self Check Usage
Total Items % of 1st Time Check Outs
Main 31,882 73%
Branch 3,120 68%
Online Renewals
Total Items % of Total Renewals
Main 10,685 74%
Branch 1,262 73%
Reference Activity Inter Library Loans
Questions Lent 4,401
Reference 2,442 Borrowed 2,653
Children's 1,500 TOTAL 7,054
Lower Level 1,541
Branch 743
TOTAL 6,226
BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY STATISTICS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2009
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Collections Main Titles Volumes Main Titles Added Branch Volumes Added
Adult Non-Fiction 182 146 3
Children's Non-Fiction 40 34 4
YA Non-Fiction 0 0 0
Adult Fiction 393 313 34
Children's Fiction 143 69 29
YA Fiction 69 31 5
DVD Fiction Adult 102 54 8
DVD Fiction JUV 35 10 2
DVD Fiction YA 0 0 0
DVD Non-Fiction Adult 9 8 0
DVD Non-Fiction JUV 0 0 0
DVD Non-Fiction YA 0 0 0
BCKD Adult 91 72 19
Children's BKCD 24 20 4
YA BKCD 9 8 1
CD Music Adult 47 47 0
CD Music JUV 6 4 0
CD Music YA 0 0 0
Totals 1,150 816 109
Fines and Fees Main $7,662.62
Branch* 541.82
Total $8,204.44
Main and Easton Deposits
Trustee Special Fund Photocopies/SAM Main $974.88
Photocopies/SAM Branch 8.15
Total Branch and Main $983.03
Estimated User Traffic Main 36,770 Daily Average Main 1,226
Estimated User Traffic Easton 3,263 Daily Average Easton 148
Total User Traffic 40,033 Total Daily Average 1,374
Community Room Adult
Number of Meetings Attendance
Public Meetings 7 116
Staff Meetings 2 35
Library Adult Programs 5 75
Driver's Education Recreation Department 4 120
Lincoln School 2nd and 3rd Grade Book Clubs 2 30
Totals 20 376
Conference Room
Book Club Adult 1 15
One Book One Community 3 45
Foundation Garden Party Event 1 6
City Meeting/Jim Nantell 1 8
-ibrary Board of Trustees 1 8
Catalogue Task Force 2 16
Totals 9 98
RURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY STATISTICS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2009
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Children's and Young Adult Programs
Main
Pre-school Story Time 8 221
Toddler Story Time 4 210
Baby Story Time 1 46
Total Story Time 13 Total Story Time Attendance 477
Special Programs Attendance
Dad & Me Puppet Show 49
Fratello Marionettes 140
Steve Cheney&Cornelius Crow 130
Ma lee Sunseri 110
Total Special Programs 4 Total Special Program 429
Attendance
Class Visits (Elementary) 75 2,047
Preschool Outreach Visits 0 0
Total Class Visits 75 Total Class Visits Attendance 2,047
Easton Story Times &Special Programs Attendance Questions Easton
Preschool 2 47 Reference 743
Toddler 2 57
Total Programs 4 104
Class Visits(elementary) N/A 2 Attendance 40
Total Class Visits 2 Total 40
Attendance
Easton Internet Usage
User Sessions 1 481
Main Internet User Sessions
Hour, Half Hour, &Ex ress Children's Total
7,076 112 7,188
APRIL Outreach Statistics
Current Patrons
16
Total Outreach Patrons 16
Deliveries 23
Pick Ups 2
Books 75
Paperbacks 12
Audio Books 28
Music CD's 12
DVD's 14
Magazines 10
Total Library Materials 157
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City Librarian Report to Trustees
July 21, 2009
Summer Programs
The 2009 summer programs are in full swing. Children's program, "Be Creative @ Your Library"
includes the "Read- to- Me" and school age reading clubs. The teen reading club "Express Yourself"
and adult reading club "Travel with Books" are also well subscribed.
In anticipation of our summer programming, Children's Librarian Sue Reiterman did her annual
visits to 95 classrooms in Burlingame and Hillsborough, reaching some 2,700 children.
The results have been positive. We had over.700 people in to sign up by the 2nd week of the
program. The Foundation-sponsored Family Fun Nights are wildly successful as always. The first
two Fun Nights averaged 140 attendees, Story Times will continue through July. (The Saturday
Story Time will be dropped after the summer session as a cost saving measure.)
Foundation-sponsored adult programs include: "Tech Talks"; movie nights; an online genealogy
session using our new genealogy databases; docent lecture on the blockbuster "'hit" exhibit'at the
deYoung Museum; and other travel/adventure programs.
Gardening Series
In coordination with the Foundation's garden event in August, the library has planned 5 programs
,3n gardening:
• August 4, Fall Planting, San-Mateo.Master Gardeners
• August 10, Filoli Presentation
• August 11, Drought Tolerant plants, San Mateo Master Gardeners
• August 18, Native plants, San Mateo Masfer'Gardeners
• August 27, Planting a Fall Victory Garden, Dennis Granahan
All programs are listed on the library website: www.burlingame.org/library
Library Services Update
The City Budget has been approved for the 2009-2010 fiscal year. Most of you are aware of the
changes in hours: main library.closing Fridays at 5 PM (February) and Easton closing all day on
Fridays (May).
Other- changes include adjusting to the Joint Service Desk. We are working on fine-tuning services
at the desk. With single staffing, we are encouraging the public to take advantage of self-service.
The library collections budget will be about the same this year thanks to the generosity of the
Foundation and the Trustees. A third of the Willert Trust will'be used for collections. Closing_
additional days around holidays is still being considered.The first longer holiday closure-was 3 days
over the Independence Day holiday weekend.
Closing Days Around Holidays
The City Manager approved the holiday closures.
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Self Service
Our emphasis on self service seems to be working. We are up to 70% check-out on self check for
May. We installed a 4th self check at the main library in June. We hope this, along with Express
Holds, will increase the emphasis on self service. We are also developing a "Greeter" program in
which staff or volunteers assist users with the self-service options.
Library Accomplishments
The City Manager asks for a list of accomplishments each year from the departments. The Library
list is attached. It's been a busy year by any standard!
Foundation Virtual Donor Wall
The Foundation purchased the flat screen monitor for the Virtual Donor Wall for the lobby. The
device needs to be tested before installation, but should be in place this summer.
Easton Book Spines
We have two donors pending at $ 250.00 for the Easton book spine project. Foundation Donor
Recognition Chair, Jack Hickethier reported that the Easton Book spines are a product the
Foundation sells, not a donor opportunity. The Board approved selling book spines at $250.
Donor Wall at irTain Library
It has been difficult getting someone to continue the bronze donor wall leaves. The original Napa-
based artist is no longer interested in the project; and we have been unable to interest other local
artisans in this work. In addition, we have promised two donor leaves to major donors in the past
year. We may need to honor these individuals on the virtual Donor wall. After 12 years, this might
be a good time to consider the Donor Wall complete.
Staff Ergonomics
Human Resources is calling in an ergonomics expert to assist us with a review of the circulation
desk and circulation back room areas. We now have a 4th worker's comp claim for repetitive wrist
injury. We are looking forward to the day when we can move to RFID technology which should make
it easier for staff to work with returned materials.
In addition; we are meeting with Library Consultant/Architect Wayne Gehrke to discuss options for
the service desk.
Trustees Handbook
The City Librarian is updating the "Trustees Handbook" for distribution to the individual members
of the Board. The binder will include Trustee responsibilities, as well as the role of the Trustee in
the library and the community. I will be including information on fiscal issues, the Hillsborough
contract, intellectual freedom, etc.
Alfred Escoffier
City Librarian
July 13, 2009
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Check It Out: Library support will booming despite fewer hours. Since April cutbacks,
keep those doors open — longer Chico is closed Sunday; Paradise and Oroville are
closed Monday. Gridley is open four days a week for
a total of 24 hours. Durham and Biggs are open on
By MARIAN MILLING Tuesday for six hours.
Posted:07/02/2009 12:00:00 AM PDT Free WiFi(high speed Internet access) is available at
Here we are on the eve of July Fourth,when Chico library.The City of Gridley is purchasing WiFi
thoughts turn to freedom and patriotism, a time to equipment for the Gridley branch to be installed by
take pride in our country. Public libraries have long the end of the summer.Access at other branches will
been part of the unique American experience. follow. Library users can bring in laptops and get
"Freedom is found through the portals of our on the high speed network to use library resources
nation's libraries,"said author-historian David or their own applications without waiting for an
McCullough in 2001. available library computer.
Many of our citizens seemed to agree with Children's special events and summer reading
McCullough this spring as they turned out to programs are going on in all the branches. "Be
campaign for keeping library doors open at their Creative@Your Library" is the theme. Children may
current number of hours.The library is so grateful sign up through August. Each child or young adult
to everyone who gave encouragement through kind to sign up will get a reading record and sticker
words,written postcards, letters or e-mails and with rewards.
phone calls.
Besides the community support mentioned above,
Several hundred people attended government businesses are helping the library too.A grant
meetings to be supportive and to speak of the value fromTarget provided the summer reading program
and importance of our libraries. Efforts were not in and two special programs. Most recent was"Wild
vain as the county found money to avoid cuts more Things"nature program Monday,which drew over
drastic than the 23 percent that happened in April. 200 attendees.
Governments are contributing what they can in this Book sales, a major source of library financial
economy.Thanks to Sheriff Perry Reniff, Butte support, are ongoing.
County Board of Supervisors and Chico City Council
for financial help and to the Library Advisory Board, Chico's weekly Saturday morning sale has new
Friends'groups, and "Yes We Can"Citizens' hours: 9-11:30 a.m., although there will be no sale
Committee for advocating. July Fourth.
Friends of the Library groups are upping their Oroville's next book sale will be 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
usual financial support. In fact, Paradise Friends are July 11.
funding 12 hours a week of open time for their
library,which started Wednesday.The libraries Paradise will have its monthly book sale July 6-11
continue to offer a full range of services and even in the community meeting room.
some new ones. Branch librarians report business is
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Gridley will have its quarterly book sale during
regular hours July 8-11: Noon to 6 p.m.Wednesday,
and 10 a.m.to 4 p.m.Thursday through Saturday.
License plate holders with the message Keep It
Open, Butte County Library are still on sale at library
branches for$5.
The Library Advisory Board and other library
backers are exploring options for permanently
securing stable, sustainable funding for Butte
County Library. Expect to learn more as strategies
are developed.
Butte County Library appreciates the backing of the
community and rewards it with materials and
services. Chico City Council will vote on its budget
at 7 p.m.Tuesday. Library fans are encouraged to
attend this meeting since the city's library
contribution will be discussed.
We should all remember, as Walter Cronkite said,
"Whatever the cost of our libraries,the price is
cheap compared to that of an ignorant nation."
Information about the library can be found at www.
buttecounty.net/bclibrary.
The first Thursday of the month, Check It Out, a
column written by members of the Butte County
Library Advisory Board and its public relations
committee,will cover topics on what the county
libraries have to offer.Today's column is written by
Marian Milling of Oroville.
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Revised Holiday Closures
2009-2010
Holiday Closure Days Days Closed
Independence Day Fri, July 3; Sat, July 4; Sun, July 5 3 days
Labor Day Sun, Sep 6, Mon, Sep 7 2 days
Columbus Day Mon, Oct 12 1 day
Veteran's Day Wed, Nov 11 1 day
Thanksgiving Wed, Nov 25, Close 5 PM
Thu, Nov 26; Fri, Nov 27 2 days
Christmas Thu, Dec 24; Fri, Dec 25, Sat, Dec 26, Sun, Dec 27 4 days
New Years Thu, Dec 31; Fri, Jan 1; Sat, Jan 2; Sun, Jan 3 4 days
Martin Luther King, Jr. Sun, Jan 17; Mon, Jan 18 2 days
President's Day Sun, Feb 14; Mon, Feb 15 2 days
Sunday Closure Sun, Apr 4 1 day
Memorial Day Sat, May 29; Sun, May 30; Mon, May 31 3 days
Note:
Due to Budget constraints, the Board of Trustees approved the above schedule which
closes the Burlingame libraries an additional 8 days per year. The libraries will be
closed 25 days instead of 17 days for fiscal year 2009-2010.
Revised July 20, 2009
2009 Burlingame Library Foundation Budget to Date 8-Jul-09
Budget Item Budgeted Balance
COLLECTIONS
Print Collections-Adult 60,000.00 45,690.00
Print Collections- Children 20,000.00 1,836.11
HS Enrichment 3,000.00 3,000.00
Media Collection-Adult 10,000.00 936.01
Media Collection- Children 4,000.00 146.13
97,000.00 51,608.25
PROGRAMS: CHILD &ADULT
Adult Programs 10,000.00 6,090.85
Children Programs 3,000.00 -1,761.11
13,000.00 4,329.74
Grand Total 110,000.00 55,937.99
Amount spent to date 54,062.01
Revolving Account Funds Report
(Includes unrealized gains)
As of 7/8/2009
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Account Balance
ASSETS
Cash and Bank Accounts
Amazon.com 137.76
Children's Reading Club(designated) 785.79
Circ Desk Sales -718.52
Davenport(Elizabeth) Fund 140.00
Foundation Support 1,069.09
Friends of the Library 1,089.20
Gifts to Staff 200.00
Land's End 112.96
Large Print Books 43.86
Manini (David)Fund 1,813.00
Moose(Gladys)Fund 100.00
Postcard Sales 389.22
Programming 192.92
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Gran 2,873.68
Staff Education-LSTA 1,092.00
Staff Recognition -93.30
Stone Mem. Lecture Fund (dsgn.) -247.45
Volunteer Program (designated) 697.11
Writers Club 150.00
TOTAL Cash and Bank Accounts 9,827.32
TOTAL ASSETS 9,827.32
LIABILITIES 0.00
OVERALL TOTAL 9,827.32
Trustees Special Funds Report
As of 7/8/2009
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Account Balance
ASSETS
Cash and Bank Accounts
Centennial Fund -13,798.88
Copier Fund 33,675.59
Donations-Children (designated) 250.00
Donations-Misc 1,634.06
Duncan-Collections 60,000.00
Education Fund 12,879.93
Farrell (Julia) Fund 7,288.51
Interest 1.50
Jackson (Dorothea)Fund 3,180.85
Peltier Memorial Fund 1,270.00
Pine(Jane and David) Fund 1,000.00
Schmidt(Mary Jane)Fund 65.00
Schroeder(Alice) Fund 71.88
Thigpen (Dorothy) Fund (designated) 1,000.00
Willert(Wayne)Fund 239,086.09
TOTAL Cash and Bank Accounts 347,604.53
TOTAL ASSETS 347,604.53
LIABILITIES 0.00
OVERALL TOTAL 347,604.53
Burlingame Public Library
Accomplishments, 2008-2009
July 2008
• Burlingame Library wins 6 public relations awards from the American Library
Association, which was a "clean sweep" winning an award in every class
• Compiled statistics comparing library use between 1992 and 2008:
o 40% increase in circulation
o 51% increase in programming for children
o Increase in circulation per capita from 11.96% to 17.5% (national
average is 7)
• Hillsborough contract stalls; financial support remains the same
August 2008
• Largest attendance for children's summer reading programs: 1,374
• New adult summer reading program attracted: 317 participants
• Children's Room repainted; paint donated by Jeff Gray, Gray's Paint,
Burlingame
• Children's Room Mini-Renovation: new Children's Room furniture, re-
upholstery and/or refinishing of existing furniture; Gift of the Library
Foundation
• Children's Room Mural; Targeted gift of 25 community supporters
• Replacement of Library carpeting placed on hold
• Trustee Education Fund established to supplement city training fund
• Name the Lions contest held
• Centennial Library cards introduced
• Centennial Proclamation by City Council "The Year of the Library"
• Centennial congratulatory letter from Assemblyman Gene Mullin
• Foundation Newsletter mailed to 8,000 households in Burlingame and
Hillsborough
September 2008
• Revised Collection Development policies; increased use of online sources to save
about $ 16,000
• Children's Room mural completed
• Centennial T-shirts designed and offered for sale as a fundraiser
October 2008
• Foundation Book Sale a success with $ 6,500 in sales
• One Boob One Community: Dave Eggers in conversation with Michael Krasny;
1,400 in attendance (Burlingame designed the program and led the volunteers.)
• Centennial Kick-Off Celebration: October 11, 2008; Honorable U.S.
Representative, Jackie Speier; Burlingame Mayor Rosalie O'Mahony;
Hillsborough Mayor Kitty Mullooly; Assistant State Librarian, Stacy Aldrich;
Dedication and naming of bronze Lions; Open House
• City Librarian served on executive committee "PLS Strategic Technology Plan"
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November 2008
• Proposed reductions in library general fund of 5% for current year
• Library Strategic Planning team kicks off planning, including: White Paper,
SWOT exercise, Alternate service models
• New Library Mission statement drafted and approved by Trustees
• Women author series held
• Glass Holiday ornaments offered for sale by Trustees; eventual $ 16,000 profit
to Trustees Fund anticipated.
December 2008
• First Library "Winter Wonderland" a night of performance and entertainment for
families; reached 600 children and adults
• Fiber Optic Cable installed at both library facilities increasing bandwidthlOX
• 14t annual Employee Recognition Dinner with award winners: Cathy
Somerton, Linda Santo, Brad McCulley.
January 2009
• Matrix of budget reductions for all city departments begins
• Endowment gift of$ 280,000 a gift to Board of Trustees, Special Fund; gift to be
used 1/3 of corpus annually for 3 years for library collections
• Dan Stone Memorial Lecture featuring Elizabeth Partridge
• Children's Poetry Month, sponsored by the Foundation
February 2009
• Effective January 16th, Main Library closes at 5 PM, a loss of 2 public service
hours
• Staff schedules change for evenings and weekend in an effort to save funds
• All-Staff Workshop with Ruth Barefoot, from the San Jose Way on "Change"
• New Foundation Board Members: Bryan Blythe, CPA; Don Roberts, Attorney;
Amber Ellis-Senguine, graphic artist
March 2009
• Library User Survey results tabulated; many positive comments
• Preparation begins for the "Joint Service Desk" combining Reference and
Circulation; a "One Stop" for patrons; targeted implementation in May
• Self-Check promotion plan to encourage self-service
• Library Newsletter mailed to all residents in 94010 zip code; sponsored by the
Library Foundation
April 2009
• Express Holds introduced to the public; check out of their own materials
relieves staff at the desk
• Trustees approve "On Line Catalog" stations at the former Reference Desk
location
May 2009
• City Storm Drain Measure passes
• Easton Branch slated to close Fridays, effective May 1
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• Layoff of 21 of 26 hourly staff to create a fund balance for the City
• Cease ordering of library materials until July 1 to crease fund balance for City
�- • Foundation book sale profits: $ 6,100
• Foundation Author Luncheon featuring Sandra Tsing Loh and Mike Robbins a
great success with $ 20,000 in profit.
• New Foundation Board members: Debbie Grewal, realtor and former board
member; Jacqueline Haggarty, Attorney/Burlingame Mother's Club affiliation;
Pat Nicholson, development consultant and former dean of external relations at
Stanford; Chris Schaefer, founding teacher of KIPP Bayview Academy (charter
school in San Francisco)
• Key Indicators of Library Service revised and presented to board
• Nancy Brock to leave the Board and move to Southern California; leaves an
opening on the Board.
• Annual meeting with Councilman Jerry Deal regarding budget
• Orientation of new Library Foundation Board members: Jacquie Haggarty, Pat
Nicholson, Bryan Blythe, Rawson Groves Hobart
• Orientation of 6 Trustee Candidates prior to interviews: Carol Mink, Bob
Tessler, Jessica Hanson, Alvin Begun, Audrey Bojack, Elizabeth Corcoran.
June 2009
• Sue Reiterman visits 95 classrooms in Burlingame and Hillsborough to begin
June lst; reached 2,600 children in the schools.
• City Council interviews for Library Trustees, June 8th
• Library wins 39th PR award from the American Library Association, thanks to
Maryam Refahi and Linda Santo.
�- • Ramona Boada suffers a mild heart attack and is expected to be out for 6 weeks
• Linda Santo suffers a mild heart attack and is expected to return in July.
• Library Board approves holiday closures for next fiscal year, June 16th
• Children's, Teen, Read to Me and Adult reading clubs begin
• 700 sign up for the reading clubs by the 2nd week
• 8 Family Fun Nights planned; sponsored by Burlingame Library Foundation
• Word received that Circulation Library Assistant will be out for the next 6
months on Worker's Comp for her hands.
July 8, 2009
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