HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - LB - 1954.11.16 Minutes of the meeting of the
BURLINGAHE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
November 16, 1954
Trustees present: President Mfrs. Johnson, Mr. Cargill, Mrs. Damm
MINUTES
The minutes of the previous meeting of October 20 were
read and approved.
BILLS
On a motion by Mr. Cargill, seconded by Mrs. Damm, the
bills in the amount of $2,970.66 were ordered paid.
LIBRARIP011S REPORT
The librariants report was accepted and the financial
statement approved.
OLD BUSINESS
Branch: The librarian stated that he had contacted
rid, who has had some discussion with the developer
of the Mills Estate, and finds that they will sell the
City a lot at cost. He will persue the subject further
as to location.
Examination: An examination for library aide will be
given in=e near future and one for Junior Librarian
in January or February. The librarian stated he had
received numberous replies from the advertisement pub-
lished in the Library, Journal. Two or three of the
applicants will be interviewed, although: none of them
have qualifications equivalent to those of Pers. Curtis
Gentry, who is to report December 1 as a temporary
appointee.
Telephone: The telephone booth will be installed on the
sight side of the library in line with the Frederick
Butcher residence, and if this location does not prove
satisfactory, the booth will be changed to another
location at a later date.
Shelving,: After discussing the pressing need for
additional shelving, it was decided that the librarian
should contact the Library Committee of the City Council
and ask for permission to use part of the funds approved
for a glass case to purchase the much needed shelving.
Contractional relationship to other communities:
'llie librarlan reported that e had discus_s`—e6w`MMayor
Atwater the possibilities of a contractional agreement
with the City of Hillsborough whereby all residents of
that city would be allowed to have library cards--this
service to be rendered for the approximate amount the
City of Hillsborough paid for their County library service.
Mr. Atwater stated that he thought further investigation
of this subject would be desirable and that the librarian's
idea of an organization or group within the City of
Hillsborough to sponsor such a program would probably be
the most effective means of attaining it. The librarian
stated that there are certain interested individuals who
would apparently be glad to undertake such an activity.
Friends of the Librar The librarian reported that he
nad az�de�ic a meet of the Friends of the Library
the previous evening and was very much impressed by
the large attendance and the excellent program. As the
Library Board had indicated an interest in forming a
similar group, he had made certain contacts with those
who sponsor this group in order to become better informed
on the steps necessary to start such a group here. The
librarian believes there are several members of the
San Francisco organization that reside in Hillsborough
and we mi?jit be able to obtain their services in building
up this organization.
Readiri: room noise: The problem of noise in the reading
room was scusse and the librarian stated that most
of the students contacted thought that signs would in no
way remedy the situation. It seems that recently the
room has been more quiet.
Publicity : The publicity received in the papers was
rev ewe and the reference librarian commended for her
efforts, but it was suggested that the length of the
articles be reduced and the reviews shortened, if possible.
C013IT dICATIONS
None
NE4v BUSINESS
The librarian was instructed to find out the cost of
highway signs pointing to, or indicating, the direction
of the library.
ADJOURNPERIN'T
It was moved by Mrs. Damm, seconded by Mr. Cargill, that
the meeting be adjourned.
pRee�sppectfully submitted,
G. V Lechieh
Clerk of the Board