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BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
17
MEETING OF APRIL
TRUSTEES PRESENT:
TRUSTEES ABSENT:
MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS METING OF MARCH 20 1962: � i
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BILLS:
LIBRARIANtS REPORT:
MONTHLY FINANCIAL STATEMENT:
OLD BUSINESS:
Disposition of property next door. `
Noss-resident fees.
Irene Smith Room,
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NEW BUSINESS:
Budget.
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ADJOURNMENT:
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE
BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
March 20, 1962
Trustees Present: Trustee Harrison, Trustee Cohendet, Trustee Moody, (rdsfEe�rveb�,
The meeting was called to order by Secretary Moody. On a motion by Mrs. Cohendet, seconded by
Mrs. Harrison, it was moved that Mr. Moody serve as President of the Board and unanimously carried.
It was moved by Mr. Crosby, seconded by Mrs. Cohendet, that Mars. Harrison serve as Secretary of
the Board. The Chairman instructed the Secretary to send Mr. Edwards a letter of appreciation.
MINUTES
Minutes of the previous meeting of February 19, 1962 were read and it was noted that under the
heading "Old Buriness" the subject of nonresident cards was omitted. The minutes were corrected
to read "After some discussion, it was moved by Mr. Crosby and seconded by Mrs. Harrison that the
subject be tabled until a full Board was present."
BILLS
Ona ration by Mr. Crosby, seconded by Mrs. Harrison, bills in the amount of $2,705.73 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
Di�sition of th�r�erty at 1249 Bellevue Ave. There was a discussion of the City Council's
action March 5th, and it was brought out that the Board recommending removal of the building
and establishment of a parking lot, the need for patron parking was paramount. This is due to
the increased building of apartment houses and increase of business places close by, which makes
for difficulty of on-the-street parking by the library patrons. The Librarian pointed out that
the average employee parking would vary from 3 to 8 cars; that three quarters of the employees
walk to the library, and that two of the regular cars are used in library business.
Nonresident Cards. Tabled until a full board.
NEW BUSINESS
Designation of a name of a room for theA?msbyCollection, After some discussion of the action
of the Friends of the Library in requesting that the Board Room be redecorated and used for the
main display of the Armsby Collection of musical mementos, it was moved by Mrs. Cohendet,
seconded by Mr. Crosby, that the small room known as the Board Room in the southwest corner of
the building, be designated as the Lenora Wood Armsby Memorial Room.
Designation of the New Reference Room as the Irene Smith Room. After a brief discussion, the
subject was tabled until the next meeting.
Appointment of Mrs. Helen Ward as Library Assistant. Mrs. Ward was introduced to the Board and
the Librarian pointed out that she was named at the head of the latest civil service examination
list as library assistant. He also pointed out that through a misunderstanding the examination
should have been open Only to those who have a college degree, and that only two on the list of
the six submitted answered this qualification. It was moved by Mr. Crosby, seconded by Mrs.
Harrison, that Mrs. Ward be appointed library assistant as of April 1, 1962.
Request for Establishment of a List for Library Asst. for Junior Librarian or Trainee. It was
moved by Mrs. Cohendet, seconded by Mr. Crosby, that the Librarian request from the Civil Service
Comm. the establishment of a list for library assistants or junior library trainees or some other
title designation which will enable us to obtain qualified candidates who will be prepared to
attend library school on a part-time basis in order to be eligible for the promotion to jr. lbrn.
The Librarian pointed out that there are over 10,000 vacancies of the professional librns. class
in the U.S. With the establishment of two new library schools in this vicinity, we may be able
to obtain qualified candidates for this position who would be willing to attend these schools and
gain practical experience in our library.
Musicale
Mrs. Cohendet stated that on April 30th at 5:30, Friends of the Library would sponsor a musicale
by District participants from dills High School. At this time there would also be a display of
the Armsby collection.
ALA Convention
The Library Board urged the Librarian's attendance and requested of him an estimate of the cost.
Adjouzment: On a motion by Mr. Crosby, seconded by Mrs. Cohendet, the meeting adjourned.
Respectfullyubmitted,
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George Paul Lechich, Clerk of the Board
1-1,71iekd'A"-. ANSS REF(IRT
April 17, 1962
CIRCULATION
Circulation increased V, over the smnth of March 1961. The total circulation to date
Is 2490221. Last year to date it was 2450526. This is an increase of 1.55, which is the
smallest increase for many years. However, last year at this time there were 11,947
registered patrons - to date there are 12,193.
MEETINGS ATTENDED
The Librarian and revera3. mm-bers of the staff, including three trustees, attended the
Golden Cate District uneting of the C.L.A. at Foothill College in Los Altos. Trustee Edwards
and Trustee Moody participated as cembers of the two panel discussion groups. . Mr. Moody was
concerned with the censorship group and Mr. Edwse.s with the population groupo
The Librarian also attended the City Council meeting, the second of which voted 3 to 2 to
continue investigation of disposition of the building at 1249 Bellevue*
NEWSNOTES FROM THE CHILDRENOS ROOM
The Childre0s Room celebrated St. Patrick4s Day with an Irish story hour and with Shamrock
displays on the bulletin boards:. Those were later replacad with. pussy willows and bird cutouts
for a spring motif and National Library Week posters* An ALICE IN WONDERLAND exhibit filled
the display case. An exhibition of recently publiehed picture books by local authors is current°
ly featured in the Childrengs Room with publicity releases in the local papers.
Two classes, from Lincoln and Hoover Schools, visited the library for a lesson in the use
�fthe catalog and of Readers' Guide. A fifth grade class from Coolidge visited the Branch,
the first of five visits scheduled for the spring.
Sumner reading club pians are completed, &M the material is now at the printers.
On Saturday, April 7th, Mr. Lechich, Mfrs. Eergaing, and Mrs. Terpay attended the symposium
on Planning for 'stork with Children and Young People which was held at the Berkeley Campus of
the University of California.
Bernard Van Borne of Contra Costa County Library spoke on Millions of Children and Young
People. He discussed library planning and facilities for Califorc►iaes leaping population.
The North Bay Cooperative Library System was discussed by a panel of members of the NBC,
with high praise for the work of the Coordinating Children's Librarian in coordinating, expand-
ing and improving children's library service within NBC.
.lean Bishop of Richmond Public Library gave the last address of the morning session.
She spoke on using the s'Standards of Service to Children" - the standards developed by a
committee of the California Library Association.
Marsaret McElderry of Harcourt, Braca L World Publishing Co. was the luncheon speaker,
discussing Library Service to Children and Young People from an editor9s point of view.
In the afterwon session Edith Bishop of Los Angeles Public Library discussed cooperation
between public and school libraries, with practical suggestions for individual librarians.
Ed A. Wight, Profeawwr of Librarianship of the University of California, gave the concluding
addrass 4�n Wo Ar , Spare, avid, Personnel for "work with Children and Young People.
Respectfully submitted,
George Paul Lechich
Librarian
CITY OF 3fft1INGiVAE
BUDGET aPENDITURE
MONTH OF APRIL 19T2—
Tills BUDGET BALANCE
MONTH TO DATE ALLOWANCE TOTAL
S-1 Salaries 7,, 219.46 72.,357.08 91, 601.00 191243.92
M-11 Supplies 26.14 1o,156.80 1,600.00 4)�3.20
M-12 Printing & Postage 106.09 1,946-35 2,000.00 153.65
Light, Heat, Power & Water 249o' 0 20161.32 4,700.00 538-18
M-14 Telephone 29,-15 354-39 550-00 '195.61
M-16 Bldgs & cmds. mAinto 49.95 1,175082 19500-00 324.18
M-27 Books & Mup-q 15,231.06 1.8,000.00 2*768.94
M-17A Periodicals 2-30 IJ02-35 19000.00 -102-35
M-1/7B Binding 369.43 2,462.14 2,500.00 37.86
'19 Convention (Lbrn) 61.50 175.00 113950
M-19A Auto Allowance l. r.$0 119.80 200-00 80.20
M-19P Convention (Personnel) 147-90 125-00 -22.90
M-19T Convention (Timstees) 38019 125-00 86.81
M-20 Duet to Library Assns. 128-50 150-00 21,,50
M-21 I Miticellaneous 35.96 100,00 64.04
M-27 %"*mP, Insurance 2,000.00 20000.00
M-28 Contracts 250.00 20506.25 3,120.00 613-75
C-90 Capital Expenditures 2,394.81 2,264.00 -130-81
TOTAL BEFORE SALARIES 39344-04 309-923-64 380109.00 7o185-36
TOW1 AFTER SALARIES 10lv563-50 103, 280.72 129,710.00 26.9429.28
STAT1 sTICS FOR MARCH-12L2
,;RCULATION MAIN BRANCH
Books: Adult Non-Fiction 10,238 1,887
Child Non-riction 2,349 1.471
Adult Fiction 79014 2.730
Child Fiction 8 1684
Total Book Circulation 7. 72
Periodicals: �lAO60 1'060 937
Total Books & Periodicals 239526 •�
Total Branch Books & Periodicals
Total Branch & Main 32.235
Phonograpb Records: 494 494
Total Circulation Main & Branch 32,72 ,710
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GRAND 'TOTAL CIRCULATION NATN &BRANCH 0 (1961: 319477)
Daily Average for Main: 842
Daily Average for Branch: , 2,�
TOTAL DAILY AVERAGE 1,155
REGISTRATIONS ADULT CHILD TOTAL
Membership February 289 1962 9,173 2.959 120132
Additions March 326 92 413
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Withdrawals March
TOTAL REGISTRATIONS AS OF
Marc 2 9,�C6 2.987 12,193
ACCESSIONS & WITHDRAWALS OF BOOK STOCK As of GRAND
2-28••.62 Added Cancelled TOTAL
Adult Non-Fiction X1'3 5513
4,93
Child Noy-Fiction 129975 75, 19
3,031
HS Non-Fiction 1,266 3 -- 1,269
Adult Fiction 319447 221 57 31,611
HS Fiction 3.709 19 23 3,705
Child Fiction lle, �� 11
TOTAL BOOK STOCK AS OF
Marc"�� y�� 12 . 6134,946 856 10.'4 135.618
Net Increase. in Book Stock:
Included in :boys
figures: 1& Gifts de 6 New Titles.) �..-
Pamphlets,Added: 13 s Added: 1
Pamphlets Diyarded: 1 Maps Discarded: -®
RECORDINGSAs of 2-2862 Accessioned Discarded Grand Total
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78 1
.4s 1,2 �� � ,22
452s 204 204
339sz 460
TOTAL RECORD STOCK AS OF
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Manch � 2
.. 1 $82 10 2 1.890 --
DET ;I x ED WTT'd CITY TRFA SURER -
- - - Mein $ 872030
Branch 215.17
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