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Library Board of Trustees Minutes
August 25, 2009
I. Call to Order
President McCormack called the meeting to order at 5:30pm.
II. Roll Call
Trustees Present: Betsy Corcoran, Deborah Griffith,
Katie McCormack, Pat Toft, Sandy Towle
Staff Present: Al Escoffier, City Librarian
Sidney Poland, Recorder
Former Trustee: Nancy Brock
III. Trustees' Board Minutes July 21, 2009
The minutes of the July 21, 2009 Trustees' meeting were unanimously
approved as written. M/S/C (Corcoran/Griffith)
IV. Correspondence and Information
A. Library Statistics July 21, 2009
Circulation for July at the main library was 58,795 representing a
} 1.26% increase over July 2008 circulation of 58,062. Easton's June
circulation of 6,336 showed an 8.74% decrease from June's 2008 total
of 6,943. This decrease in circulation coincides with the 10%
reduction in open hours on Fridays effective May 1, 2009.
V. From the Floor
Former Trustee Nancy Brock expressed to the Trustees and the City
Librarian her gratitude for the opportunity to have served as a Library
Trustee for the past four years. Nancy will be moving to Southern
California.
VI. Reports
A. City Librarian's Report - Highlights
1. Summer Reading - The summer reading programs concluded
the end of July with a total of 779 children and teens completing
the required reading. Pre-school children, toddlers and baby
story times had 802 children participate in the summer program.
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Self help adult programs in the specific areas of"Resume Writing"
and "How to Prepare For a Successful Interview" were attended by
45 people. Amy Pelman of the Library staff introduced a new.
series entitled "Tech Talks" for individuals who needed help with
the basics of how to interact with the Internet. Each session was
attended by approximately 30 people many of whom have
requested more informational sessions in this area.
2. Joint Service Desk Status
An ergonomics specialist has reviewed the Circulation desk and
check-in procedures and will submit her findings at the end of
August. Wayne Gehrke and David Sturges of Group 4
Architecture will meet to discuss physical changes in the
temporary Joint Service Desk.
B. Foundation Report Al Escoffier
The "Flower Garden Show" held on August 13th in the garden of
John Ward was well attended by'the public. Donations made by
guests totaled $5,000.
VIII. Unfinished Business
The Trustees reviewed the rewrite of the Library Administrative
Highlights and Program Accomplishments for 2008-2009 and noted that
the City Librarian had successfully captured the changes they had
requested at the last meeting.
IX. New Business
The Trustees discussed the Library Survey which was conducted in
February 2009.
X. Announcements
A. Systems Advisory Board
The format of this Board has been changed. There will be a regional
representative rather than one from each jurisdiction.
B. Library Centennial Sunday October 18th
A final Centennial Celebration for the public will be held on Sunday,
October 18th from.Noon to 3:00pm. The purpose of this event is to
re-dedicate Library Services for the next 100 years. There will be an
antique car show, entertainment, and refreshments. Guests will be
encouraged to dress in costume.
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C. Employee Achievement Awards Dinner
President McCormack requested that the Employee Awards Dinner to
be held December 6th at the Doubletree Hotel be agenized for the
September meeting. Trustees Corcoran and Towle volunteered to read
nominations made'by staff and select the 3 recipients of the
achievement awards for the year 2009.
D. Time Capsule
The Trustees discussed the possibility of putting together a time capsule
in honor of the Library's Centennial.
XI. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 6:30pm. M/S/C (McCormack/Griffith).
The next meeting of the Library Trustees will be held September 15th at
5:30pm in the Library Conference Room.
Respectfully Submitted,
Al red H. Esco ler
City Librarian
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