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MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE
BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
August 21, 1962
Trustees Present: Trustee Harrison, Trustee Cohendet, Trustee DeMartini, Trustee Lynes.
Trustees Absent: President Moody.
MINUTES
Minutes of the previous meeting of July 16, 1962, were read and approved,
BILLS
On a motion by Mrs. Cohendet, seconded by Mr. DeMartini, bills in the amount of $1,766.63
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
Non-Resident Fees. After a brief discussion in which there was some comment on the per-unit
cost of about $13.80 to the average family in Burlingame for our library services, it was moved
by Mr. DeMartini that the non-resident fee be raised to $15. It died from the lack of a second.
The Librarian explained that he felt that the fee should not be raised to more than $12 because
he felt that any sharp increase would result in a drop in non-resident card holders, which
in turn would mean that our loss from theft would be considerably greater than at present. He.
stated that he felt that most of our stolen books are taken by people who do not have library
cards. This hasbeen indicated in certain statistics gathered on the return of lost books
found in the public schools. Mrs. Harrison introduced the cost factors of certain Burlingame
properties to show that the average cost to the average taxpayer should be around $14. Mrs.
Cohendet stated that she felt that $12, with the addition of a second card at no cost, would
be the correct thing to do at present. She stated this in the form of a motion which died for
lack of a second. Mr. DeMartini stated that he felt that it should be $15. Mr. Lynes
suggested $14 and Mr. DeMartini stated that he would be willing to compromise on $14. Mr. Lynes
then moved that the non-resident fee be set at $14 with a charge of $1 for extra cards with a
limit of two duplicates; seao nded by Mr. DeMartini, and carried on a voice vote:
Yes=-Mrs. Harrison, Mr. Lynes and Mr. DeMartini
No---Mrs. Cohendet
It was then moved by Mr. DeMartini that this be put into effect September 1, 1962, seconded by
Mr. Lynes and carried.
Salaries. After a brief discussion, it was brought out that the adoption of the new salary
scale, based on the Classification of Salary Scale of May 1962, was propbably not adequate to
hold our present staff. The Librarian was requested to bring a statistical analysis of the pay
scale of surrounding libraries to the next Board meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
Additional Petty Cash. It was moved by Mr. Lynes and seconded by Mr. DeMartini, that an
additional $25 be requested from the City Treasurer and charged to the Librarian for addition
to the reservie change drawer, as the present amound is inadequate. Carried unanimously.
Branch .Site. Mrs. Cohendet brought up the location of the branch site on the Franklin School
property, and the Librarian was requested to get the copy of a letter from the Burlingame School
District, which stated that 5,000 sq. ft. at the southwest corner of the Benjamin Franklin School
had been reserved for a future branch library. On reading of the letter, Mr. Lynes commented
that there was insufficient room in this area for a branch library. After some discussion, it
was agreed that Mr. Lynes would explore the situation regarding the site with Elementary School
Superintendent George White,
Mr. DeMartini stated that a letter had not been received by the Women's Auxiliary of the Lions
Club thanking them for help in the Summer Reading Cluband, if one had not been written, that
it should be done.
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ADJOURNMENT ,
On a motion by Mrs. Cohendet. seconded by Mr. Lynes, the meeting adjourned. ` X
Respectfully submitted, l'''7 Lis
George Paul Lechich, Clerk of_the Board
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING
BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
August 27, 1962
Trustees Present: Pres. Moody, Trustee Cohendet, Trustee Lynes,
Trustees Absent: Trustee Harrison was excused on account of illness.
Trustee DeMartini was excused on account of vacation.
NEW BUSINESS
Student Body Card. Mr. Moody stated that the special meeting would concern only the
issuance of a special student body non-resident card, and that the special reading of the minutes,
etc, would be dispensed with. He summarized briefly the need for such a card,
It was moved by Mrs. Cohendet, seconded by Mr. Lynes, that a special non-resident student
registration card, non-transferable, be issued at a fee of $7.00. A student body card, or
acceptable identification, must be submitted when card is presented at loan desk. Motion
carried.
Aye - Mrs. Cohendet, Mr. Moody, Mr. Lynes. Mrs. Harrison
requested that it be recorded that she agreed with
the motion. 'w2 ,�2,1�/y°Jih b bo lygcr SY�tc q� f.'t s� cc lr
Nay - None.
ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by Mr. Lynes, seconded by Mrs. Cohendet, the meeting adjourned.
Re Oct ully submi d
Geo,#ge PW Lechtch
C�sk.of the Board_
LID''A13ZAN°s i1�'� `l`
Sept. IS, 1902
l"'TUIA'lT101
The circulation for the ath of Augzisat inceea ecd 7,1 percept over the sam
month. of Ismt year. The Children' s cr rculation increased less than one percent
due to the fact that the Club entded se,4--uer than last year. Romever, the heavy
increase In adult reading may have been dzae in pa tt to the added ixotitus faatimulus)
to 'the large number; of parents wifl came with the younger children.
The Librarian attended the presentation to Chinese Library of Aaerica in Sam
Francisco of the Tionty-five Rirstories3 (History of China) by the Maistry ct Education
of the ItQpubJ is of China. They were presented by Tin Shon Cho, Chineass Conval
4eaeralo Other aalaeakers were mor Christopher and Dr. Thomas Wu, President of the
San Trauciso-o 7 ublic Library Commission, "The purpose of the Chinese Library of
Amarf.cr- is to promote the appreciation of the Chinese language, literature culture
and history.
The lLikrarl n attended a point meeti^.g participated in by a fear of the 1c a�1 and
�;nblic librarians and the Special Libr .ry isssociat-ion members.. -,%* large a :fir present
of this special group was quite revealiug+—there must have been.over twq bunlr0d.
The LibrW.-an atte«adae the City Conuail meeting and the special wearing Y-a the
formation of the Parking 'DiatrIct< De also attended the dedleatiou of tine, row Polite
%impartment building.
CHUADAM40 S RVN
The Scuba Riving Simmez ReackIIngo Club closed ou August 25th with a party, provided
�- by the Licus Alub, for all z*zd:-ire -ho had completed reaoSang and reportins on 20 books
during the e-�.7 :ra Of the 292 cUldren Y:12-, finished --a record.'0,-265 atter dfd the party
at the Rectettlen Cet.ter. Four t%e flrot --fm-s pore -xw-e no cookies 02- lee c:reaas to
ben retuznod "or reftuud4 Fiagic..is Jia y of 00,land gave a highly erntert4laing
poi !f a an ce, Reading Club cor$r V cafes wore presented to each member by Lnrry Critchley,
President of than Llons Club ane: by Pat,J! Lechicho A photograph and account of the
proceedings were puialisshed in the following week°s ADVANCE. The h:2$b'?y succosacful
Scuba Readl-Ing Club resnited In j avenu.le circulation gain of over 1000 In July and
August.
khalis and nets and dolphins have bw;u returned to their rightful aovnore or
filed amW, and the bulletin boards are P:;�7, x,3aer'sted for Fall with dock and Japanese
lantarns and other dried plasntoo Than vr!' Njt c2" houses a Noxiean dieplay, loaned
by varla.*"f staff nrzbexsn
P1=* are rojug forward for Fail s�A—vl visiting sebedul.es and for th.e regular
story hta ur to begin the first of Oetobar. He=while the pre-school story 'ahour will
olantluas thio€*gh Sep.c-;bcr and possibly lone ra depending u attendance.
Respectfully submitted,
George Paul Lech1ch
Librarian
C1TT4 W11-
m'g't° EE?'34mr
OF She 1962
1^1$LANCE
TO DATE ALLOWASM TMAL
8-1 " Wartes 70727.45 23, 571.47
W11 supplies 17x.70 339.73 1,700.00 40330.27
X1/12:, Printing & 397.30 � 887.79 2,30C.00 1,412,24
N-R3 Light, Rem-"- Pcv,,ir Et 17*ter 131 X,7 9 833.11 2,750.00 29216.89
U-14 Ts1agbone 80.88 1OS.01 ASO o 440.99
K-16 Bldg. & frnds, k-at. :x.'33.'54 201,83 2,500.00 2,298.17
V-17 Fooks 8 Yaps 1,0651 e,Is za-,,�68 20,(X,F).d0, 14, iI.33
M-WA e'er{adtaals 10.In'? 943.38 1,200.00 281,64
9-172 Ei nd:ug ---- 257.94 80100,00 2,8M06
U-19 Convention (1b ) W 173.00
p19�
Auto AI2.awmce 11,54 14.64E 200„00 188.80
(Pers€muel) ----- 180.00 150.0Q
X-79T ah..es veatioa (Trustees) 125.00 125.00
M- Mas t® Libraxy �,ssas. ------ 1543.00 1501.00 .
X21 : C lseellanemw 10C.,Q0 100.00
U-27 Camp. InsttIl'`-.:'ce 2,000.00 2000040,
19-28 Contracts 2ic.00 750.00 3,120.00 1,310.00
C-90 Capital Ems=sutures IM 37 137,,57 1,309.64 10172.07
2WAI RUM 8M&MMS 80 434.10 8,078.46 41,1429.34 3^,351.18
Vr"U AVIrm 8RYZS 1U,761.55 31, 649.93
STATISTICS FOR AUGUSTA 1962
'RCIR A`fION MAIN BRANCH
Books., adult-Noir-Fiction 6,904 1,421
Child Non-Fiction 1,441 1,279
Adult Fiction 7,827 3,077
Child Fiction 3,x16 2,476
Total. Book Circulation � 19,833 8,253
Periodicals: 995 995 7.53 753 _
Total Books & Periodicals 20,883 --� 9,006~
Total Branch Books & Periodicals 9,006
Total branch & Main 29,889
Phonograph Records: 521 521 3 3
70tal Circulation Bain
Total Branch Reeords 3
GRAD TOTAL CIRCULATION MAIN & BRANCH 306413 (1561: 28,393)
Daily Average for Main: 756
Daily Average for Branch 334
TOTAL DAILY AVERAGE 1,090
REGISTRATIONS ADULT CHILD TOTAL
Membership July 31, 1962 9,390 2,974 12,364
Additions August 326 54 380
WitadraTals August 2.72 63 335
TOTAL REGISTRATICKS AS OF
AUGUST X31, 1.962 9,444 2,965 12,409
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A 11"02 ` & W177DRAWAM OF WOK Sri A.s of QED
7-31-62 Added cancellsd TAi.
Adult Ho& fiction ";M_ 1£- 11 4.� 75,216
^hild Man-Filction 13Qi94 180 71 13,308
8S Non-picti.on 2,290 5 4 1,291
Adnit Fiction 31,779 82 30 31,831
HS Fiction 38715 4 _ 22 3,697
Child Fiction 119,822 36 96 -1-12-762
2MAI. B(XK ST OM AS (W
AVW5T 319, 1962 1368966 480 341 137,103
W.6t imams in Book Stuck. I-el0
(Igeldded in abava figib-aas 32 Olfts% 243 W?w Titles,)
Frpilets,Addsds -Has,�s Ad.�edg 2
latephlets Disca.-rdeds 814 Caw DiscaiNieds -
' IGS As o:' 7-31-62 Accevs1cned Discardad Grand Total
780a 1,228 ----- --- 1,226
45°s 204 ®m--- 204
3509 575 575
�tDTAL R=W S7= A8 OF ---9,o m���m 2,005
#VWST 318 1962: Z 003
T.' WITH CITY TER&HUM
� $903.14
Branch
Branch 163.27
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