HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet - LB - 1963.03.18 MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE
BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
February 11, 1963
Trustees Present: Trustee Moody, Trustee Cohendet, Trustee Lynes, Trustee DeMartini.
Trustees Absent: Trustee Harrison.
MINUTES
Minutes of the previous meeting of January 21, 1963, were read and approved.
BILLS
On a motion by Trustee DeMartini, seconded by Trustee Lynes, the bills in the amount of $2,399.93
were ordered paid.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT
The Librarian's report was read and accepted.
MONTHLY FINANCIAL STATEMENT
The financial statement was approved and placed on file.
OLD BUSINESS
Salaries. The Librarian reported that the City Council adopted a one-step increase for all Civil
Service employees connected with the library. They also allowed an approximate 10 percent increase
for part-time employees. The amounts are to be set by the Librarian.
Branch Site. Trustee DeMartini explained that the Mills Estate Homeowners Improvement Club had questioned
him in regard to the library's intensions concerning a branch in the Mills Estate area. He said that
he explained that at present there was no decision as to when and where a branch would be provided.
Further discussions on the subject will be held with various interested parties.
COMMUNICATIONS
A letter of thanks was received from Mrs. Gertrude Smoody.
A letter of commendation concerning Mrs. Dorothy Terpay was received from the Principal of Washington
School. The Library Board also wished to espress its commendation of Mrs. Dorothy Terpay and instructed
the Librarian to convey their thoughts.
A letter was sent from the South-Western Publishing Company expressing appreciation of a letter sent
concerning use of the library.
A letter of commendation concerning Mrs. Dorothy Terpay was received from Mrs. Chrisie Koras.
A letter of thanks was received from the Burlingame Motor Company.
NEW BUSINESS
Reserve Cards. After some discussion, it was decided to increase the cost of reserve cards from 8 cents
and 2 for 15 cents to 10 cents each and 3 for 25 cents. It was decided to increase the cost of duplicate
cards from 10 cents to 25 cents. It was decided to increase the service charge for fine slips from 5 cents
to 10 cents. A motion was made by Trustee DeMartini that the above changesbe instituted. This was
seconded by Trustee Lynes and carried.
On a motion by Trustee Cohendet, seconded by Trustee DeMartini, the Librarian was authorized to attend a
workshop on Personnel Utilization to be held in Sacramento, California, February 18th through the 21st.
Friends. Trustee Cohendet announced that Mr. Herman K. Spector would address the Friends of the Library
on February 17, 1963, at 7:30 P. M. , Trustee Moody stated that he would be on hand to introduce the
speakers.
Presentation by Vice Admiral Lockwod. An autographed copy of Admiral Lockwrod's latest book, "Heli at 50
Fathoms," was presented by Trustee DeMartini to the Library Board for placement on the Autograph Shelf of
the library. The secretary of the board was. instructed to write a letter of thanks.
App&intment of Library Aide. The Librarian requested the appointment of Miss Norma Twisselman who had
worked as Page I and as Page II since December, 1958 to the library staff. He stated that she was quite
familiar with library procedures and was capable of handling the business of the library. She will not be
21 until March 20, 1965 and thus, she will not be eligible for civil service. The Library Board stated
that they had approved other similar appointments of people who were under 21 years of age. He stated that
he had discussed this with the City Manager and had his oral approval. It was moved by Trustee DeMartini
that the above be made and it was seconded by Trustee Lynes.
ADJOU.RMENT
The meeting was adjourned on a motion by Trustee Lynes and seconded by Trustee Cohendet
Respectfully submitted,
George Paul Lechich
Clerk of the Board
LIBRARIANuS REPORT
March 1€3, 1963
CIRCULATION
v.
The February circulation was S.§ percent more than that of the same month
of last year.
MEETINGS ATTENDED
The Librarian attended the City Council meetings, the Commissioners dinner
and a three-day workshop in Sacramento on "Personnel Utilization." For some time
we have been endeavoring to streamline the present organization setup and$ the
methods taught at this workshon should result in a logical systematic review of
operation and disclose the various work areas that need further study, eliminating
much of the guesswork, and providing us with accurate job descriptions, as well as
pointing out to us the way to simplifying work and to determine unit costs more
accurately.
CHILDREN�S ROOM
Two classes from St. Pau14s Nursery School attended Wednesday horning pre•
school story hours. Roosevelt School was visited from the Branch and stories
told in three class rooms--kindergarten, first and second grades.
Mrs. 3ergsing and Mrs. Terpay ettendwc ACL meetings in February ,and March.
A Newbery-Caldecott Award display was set up, featuring the 1963 awards.
A collection of salt and pepper shskers was on exhibit in the case.
Plans are in progress for a filen program for National Library Week in April.
A "Spelunker Reading Club* is being p1sned for the next Suramr Reading Club.
Respectfully submitted,
George Paul Lechich,
Librarian
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110!:TII TO DATE ALL0:7Ai;CE TOTAL
S®1 Salarios 8,209.77 69,221.73 950472,00 26,250.27
1.1-11 Supplios 49011 x 0052,33 1#700,00 047,11
T11-12 Printin L", PostaGo 256,15 1#915*85 203OOoOO 384,15
1-13 Li ,ht0 Moat, Poorer
hater 257,02 10953006 20750,00 73604
TI-14 Tolophono 03083 397,93 550,00 152,02
1-16 Da 3.ldin;; €: Grounds
a.Iainton nco23.x,33 10076.01 2#500x00 ?0423,93
?oo17 D0Okss C. 14.1aps 100040 35 130 431,37 2000OOoOO 60568,G3
r71-17A, Poriodicals 50*37 10401.41 10200,00 -201,41
'-1-17D Dinding 13x1,8'0 10860643 30100,00 10235,57
9 Convontion (Librox sn' 33a°7s3 200,90 175,00 25,90
1-19th Auto Allovanco 29,10 104,34 200000 95066
.11 -19p Convontion (Personnel) •�w-ftw 8050 100000 141050
_i-19T Convention (Trustoes ) 92,00 125,00 33x00
7-20 Dues to t i bx�€,x�y lissxts p 32,50 152 000 150,00 _ 2000
'_ A21 :iscollaneous is,09 4943 100000 50,64
F%7 C01,pa Insuraaoe w_"."" " __aw_a�. 20000,00 20000,00
.'.-P20 Contraots 250,00 20282024 3#120.80 837,76
G-90 Capital 2%pondittires 10371,72 10300.00 -GO,72
.^1'*0!°a':ceitl^"4`s'IC•t£`@SdiltiuAla S�z.4N'.xM+:a5rix['9A+'S&xk9'.tC.:Yi20689!t,'S:�pSa�S.'�a.pea':xS,'A:+':Z@e�raYsffi�.a.:a�^=':Ci':¢c'AnECt,!:w�a. --_
TOTAL D.1.a1,'OrM SAL1U-1U!TS 20:397old 270360e0G 41j.0 '29,00 140078,04
sT(WM AF .Z SAIJtT-"S 10,606.91 96, 571-79 1360901,00 40,329.21
STATISTICS FOR FEBRUARY. 1963
r*RCULATION MAIN BRANCH
Books: Adult Non-Fiction 91389 1,532
Child Non-Fiction 1,862 10329
Adult Fiction 6,463 2,570
Child Fiction 2,260 1,551
Total Book Circulation 20, 7 "—" _ 9,992
Periodicals: - 962 262 678 678
Total Books & Periodicals 21,043 7,660
Phonograph Records: 61961
Total Circulation 210662 7.663
Total Branch Circulation 7,663
GRAND TOTAL CIRCULATION MAIN & BRANCH 2 2 (1962: 27,029)
Daily Average for Mains 891
Daily Average for Branch: �
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TOTAL DAILY AVERAGE ,,I 2
REGISTRATIONS ADULT CHILD TOTAL
Membership January 31, 1963 9,516 2,946 12,462
Additions February 352 112 464
Withdrawals February 280 82 362
TOTAL REGISTRATIONS AS OF
FE M88 2,976 12,564
ACCESSIONS & WITHDRAWALS OF BOOK STOCK As of GRAND
1-31-63 Added Cancelled TOTAL
Adult Non-Fiction 76,550 294 �8 7I.7 2
Child Non-Fiction 13,567 66 21 13,612
HS Non-Fiction 1,331 5 =m 1,336
Adult Fiction 329302 113 30 32,385
HS Fiction 3,610 18 130 3,507
Child Fiction 12x210 61 2,244 1ZL247
TOTAL BOOK STOCK AS OF
FEBRUARY 28,, 1963 139,579 553 283 139,849
Net increase in Book stocks 270
(Included in above figures: 76 Gifts & 394 New Titles)
Pamp ets A eds 50
P hlets Discarded: Maps Add
7 s D i:carded s -•�
RECORDINGS Asof 1. 1-6 Accessioned Discarded Grand Total
78 s _ 1,221� .._� 2 � ..®
219
45 e s 20099 _®.. 209
33as - 12� 8 2 600
TOTAL RECORD STOCK AS OF
EBRUARY 2 1 024 8 4 21t028
DEPOSITED WITH CITY TREASURER:
Main $ 966.71
Branch __203.12
$ 1