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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet - LB - 1952.03.26 Minutes of the meeting of the. BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD February 14, 1952 Trustees present: President Johnson, Mrs. Harrison, Mr. Fichtner Mr. Crosby BILLS: On motion by Mr. Crosby, seconded by Mr. Fichtner, the bills in the amount of $1,687.64 were ordered paid. The librarian's report for the months of January and February were accepted and the financial statements for the two months were approved. OLD BUSINESS Civil Service: It was left to the discretion of the librarian whether or not a promotional examination be given for Assistant Librarian, :with the understanding that Mary Jane WUelbasky be the only qualified person. It was futher agreed that at some future time an examination for Library bide and Senior Librarian would be given. By-laws: Additional changes were made in the by-laws. It was agreed that a secretary:pro tem would be appainted H in the absence of the secretary; and therefore any two members might sign the checks. It was also agreed that the regular meeting of the library board would be on the fourth Wednesday of the month. Drinking fountain: The situation was clarified by the adjustment of the fountains in the restroo.ms for maxi- mum delivery of water without splashing. NTEX BUSINESS , Over-due books: Second notices will henceforth be postcards. Notices when cards expire will no longer be sent. Non-residents will no longer be given duplicate cards. Patrons working on contests should not be helped any more than necessary. Library publicity: The Board approved of the pamphlet submitted by Mrs. Luke, and it was left to the d.is- cretion of the librarian as to how the pamphlet should be printed up. Budget: Due to the lateness of the hour, the budget as not discussed. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned on motion by Mr. Fichtner, seconded by Mrs. Harrison. f L 4,� STATISTICS FOR FE B R U A R Y 1 9 5 2 CIRBULATION AMAIN BRANCH Adult nonfiction ---------------- 3694 841 Adult fiction --------------------- 5046 1744 Child nonfiction ------------------ 961 545 Child fiction --------------------- 1799 928 TOTAL BOOKS CIRCULATED 113,500 4,058 Periodicals ---------------------- 652 423 Phonograph records --------------- 151 TOTAL OTHER ITEMS CIRCULATED 803 423 TOTAL CIRCULATION 12j,303 4,481 GRAND TOTAL CIRCULATION 163784 t Daily average for Main 1951 593 1952 4919�-.�'�� � Daily average for Branch if 175 if 195 Combined daily average 767 —�m 70? REGISTRATION ALULT CHILD TOTAL Membership February 1, 1952 7274 1967 9241 Additions in February 235 64 299 7509 23 I 9540 Withdrawals in February 255 77 332 Membership March 1, 1952 7254 1954 9208 ACCESSIONS AT-JD VVIT-IDRi^WALS OF BOOK STOCK ADDED DROPPED Adult nonfiction ----------------- 159 16 Adult fiction ------------------ 113 155 Child nonfiction ----------------- 46 15 Child fiction -------------------- 69 2 387 188 NET INCREASE OF BOOK STOCK --- 199 DEPOSITED WITH CITY TREASURER -- 4470.42 CITY OF BURLIYGATVIE BUDGET 1951 - 1952 D-80 - LIBRARY Month of February 1952 This To Date Budget Budget Month Mos. Allow. Balance S-1 Salaries 2, 925.43 24706.19 '!;37,340,00 12, 633.81 M-11 Supplies-Material 37. 91 463.49 700.00 266. 51 M-12 Printing 15. 66 403. 58 375.00 9-S. 58- M-13 Light, Heat, Power 20E?. 18 1,018.34 1p700.00 681. 66 M-14 Telephone 24.70 196.34 300.00 103. 66 M-16 Bldg. Grounds Maint. 25.00 765,37 1,350.00 564. 63 M-17 Books and Maps 747.12 61161.46 8,OQO.00 1,838.54 750.00 TII-17 Periodicals 118.30 496.15 253.85 M-18 Binding 302.87 1, 282.39 21200.00 917.61 M-20 Miscellaneous 40.00 195.59 300,00 104.41 M-28 Contract ( Janitor) 167.90 1, 414.03 2,100.00 685.97 C-90 Capital Expenditures 5,055.30 5120.00 64.70 Total 4,613.07 42, 148.23 V'60,235.00 18,086.77