HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet - LB - 1951.11.14 Minutes of the meeting of the
BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
October 10, 1951
Trustees present: President Johnson, Mrs. Harrison, Mr. Burns,
I4r. Fichtner, Mr. Crosby
The minutes of the previous meeting of September 12th were read
and approved.
BILLS:
On motion by I,Zr. Fichtner, seconded by Mrs. Harrison,
the bills in the amount of $4,191,70 were ordered paid.
The librariants report was accepted.
The monthly financial statement was approved.
OLD BUSINESS:
The Civil Service Commission will establish an eligible
list for library aid as soon as the librarian deems it
necessary. There are several applicants for the senior
position, which will be considered and submitted to the
Civil Service Commission.
NEW BUSINESS:
Non-resident students: Exchange cards will be granted
to the County library branches, if so requested. These
may be used by non-resident students.
Flag: The flag pole, as refinished by the Fire Depart-
ment, will be set and the flag, as donated by the
Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion, will be raised
with appropriate ceremonies as planned by Mrs. Lancaster.
Library hours: It was moved by Mr. Fichtner, seconded by
iar. Crosby, that beginning No4th the library
should be open on Sunday from 2-5 P.M. for a trial
period during the winter.
COMMUNICATIONS:
A letter was read from the library staff thanking the
Board and the Librarian for their trip, etc. to the
State Library Convention.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned on motion by Mr. Burns, seconded
by Mr. Crosby.
Respectfully submitted,
\ G. P. Lechich
Clerk of the Board
STATISTICS FOR OCTOBER 1 9 5 1
CIRCULATION MAIN BRANCH
adult nonfiction---------------------------- 3826 866
Adult fiction ----------------------------------- 5112 1775
Child nonfiction --------------------------- 859 688
Child fiction ----------------------------------- 1986 1193
TOTAL BOOKS CIRCULATED 11,783 4,522
Periodicals ------------ ------- 707 458
Phonograph records ------------------------ 132
TOTAL OTHER ITEMS CIRCULATED 839 458
TOTAL CIRCULATION 12,622 4,980
GRAND TOTAL CIRCULATION 17,602
Daily average for Main 1950 -- 489 1951 -- 467
Daily average for Branch t` 150 ' 184
Combined daily average 639 651
REGISTRATION ADULT CHILD TOTAL
Membership October 1, 1951 ---------- 7690 2 1 998
Additions in October --------- 232 99 331
79M 2101- TTZT4
Withdrawals in October --------- 282 40 322 (Ok�
Membership November 1, 1951 ---- 7640 2069, 9992
Mqg* ��� s 9313
ACCESSIONS AN.,-D VVI THDRAV ALS OF BOOK STOCK ADDED DROPPED
Adult nonfiction ---------------- 272 112
Adult fiction ------------------- 159 52
Child nonfiction ---------------- 88 27
Child fiction ----------------- 154 25
673 216
NET INCREASE OF BOOK STOCK --- 457
DEPOSITED WITH CITY TREASURER --- 4353.13
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CITY OF BURLIYGAI,,E
BUDGET 1951 - 1952
D-80 LIBRARY Month of October
This To Date Budget Budget
Month Mos. Allow. Balance
S•1 Salaries 21580.64 112272.55 11)37,,340.00 26 067.45
M-11 Supplies-Material 24,86 113-98 700.00 586,102
M-12 Printing 17.62 147.75 375,00 227.25
IA-13 Light, Heat, Power 88.74 369.62 1$700.00 1.9330-38
M-14 Telephone 68.55 300.00 231-45
M-16 Bldg. Grounds Mainto 245.34 373.08 10350.00 976.92
M-17 Books and Maps 11032-20 2,637. 97 6P000.00 51362.03
M-17 Periodicals 18.80 750.00 731.20
M-18 Binding 154.89 204.98 21200,00 1.. 995.02
M-20 Miscellaneous 71.15 103.52 300,00 196.48
M-28 Contract ( Janitor) 167- 90 677.63 21100.00 1,422-37
C-90 Capital Expenditures 22389.00 5,043. 92 59120.00 76.08
Total 61772.34 21,032-35 1`60s235.00
39-202.65
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BURLIEGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY
October 1951
Capital Expenditures
Budget Spent to Budget
Allow Date Balance
Branch Painting 650. 594.0"' `$'b:' Z7
Repair Roof 100.00 25.00 75.00
Termite-rot repair 1,500.00 1,800100 300.00-
Main Painting 990.00 988.00 2.00
Plaster Repair, etc. 150.00 150.00
Childrens room lights 1,600.00 10626.02 26.02-
Flag Pole 60.00 60.00
Flag 20.00 20.00
Fan 50.00 40.90 9.10
Total 50120.00 5,043.92 76.08