HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - LB - 1956.10.17 MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE
BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
OCTOBER 17, 1956
Trustees Present: Mrs. Harrison, Mrs. Cohendet, Mr. Cargill.
- Trustees Absent: Mr. Crosby, Mr. Burns.
MINUTES
The minutes of the previous meeting of September 19, 1956, were read and approved.
BILLS
On a motion made by Mrs. Cohendet and seconded by Mr. Cargill, bills in the amount
of $2,413.64 were ordered paid.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT
The Librarian's report was read and accepted, and the financial statement was approved
and placed on file.
OLD BUSINESS
New Branch Site. Action was deferred till a later meeting.
Friends of the Librarx GraML Mrs. Cohendet reported that there would be a meeting
on Saturday morning, October 20th, at 10:30. The group will discuss the formation
of an organization to promote the interests of the library, with special emphasis upon
the music and record collections. Also under consideration is the possibility of
transforming the assembly room into-a music and record room with listening facilities,
to be named in honor of Leonore Armsby, the formal title to be decided later. Some of
those invited to be present are: Mrs. Paul H. Reed, Mrs. Charles F. Bulotti, Mr. Harry
L. Marshall, Mr. Glen Stern, Mrs. Leonard F. Wood, Mrs. C. Barry good, and others.
Budget. The budget was received and reviewed. There was a discussion of certain
changes in the type of shelving which would provide more extensive book space. The
librarian may purchase steel shelving with the provisions that certain areas can later
be glassed if necessary. This applies also to the branch shelving. Other items in
capital expenditures will be purchased at the most favorable prices obtainable.
Non-Resident Membership by Contract. Action was deferred till a later meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
On a motion by Mrs. Cohendet, seconded by Mr. Cargill, the meeting was adjourned.
amsubmitted,
Clerk of the Board