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Library Board of Trustees Minutes
January 15, 2013 -
I. Call to Order
President Corcoran called the-meeting to order at 5:30pm.
II. Roll Call
Trustees Present: Betsy Corcoran, Deborah Griffith, Katie McCormack
Lisa Rosenthal, Sandy Towle
Staff Present: Pat Harding, City Librarian
Sidney Poland, Recorder
III. Library Board of Trustee Minutes November 27, 2012
and December 12, 2012 (Disciplinary Hearing)
The Trustees approved the minutes for both the November 27th Trustee meeting
and the December 12th official public hearing in the matter of Mr. O'Meara and
Ms. Rosalyn Aitken.-M/S/C (Rosenthal/McCormack)
IV. Correspondence and Information
November 2012 Circulation statistics showed an increase of 4.96% at the main
�.. and 0.95% for Easton over the same months in 2011. In comparison to the
same months in 2011, December 2012 statistics showed a slight decrease at
the main library-0.61 and a significant increase at Easton of 14.62%. '
V. From the Floor
VI. Reports
A. City Librarian's Report- Highlights
1. Personnel News -Amy Pelman, our Teen Librarian, has resigned to
take a position in the Teen Division of the Arlington Heights Library in
Illinois. Recruiting for a new Teen Librarian is underway and will close
January 31, 2013. Interviews will take place on February 20th.
2. Staff Training- Full Time and Permanent Part Time Staff will attend
a workshop conducted by Edmund Otis on "Dealing with Change" and
the stress that results from it.
3. Millennium Project Updates
• The City hired Peter Vorametsanti, a retired engineer from
Redwood City, to oversee the technical aspects of the project such
as reviewing the architectural plans and specifications.
• Peter will also interact with the Public Works Department
regarding the HVAC and security systems and the Community
Development Department on issues relating to the proposed
parking garage.
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• Budget reductions were made in the architectural plans by Group
4 and the Project Management Committee to keep the cost of the
project at 3.5M.
4. New Programs
Great Books Discussion Group -John Piche held the first session of
Great Books on January 8th with 17 people attending. The group is
reading an anthology which-includes writings from Chekhov, Aristotle
and Plato.
B. Foundation Report,
The Board voted to amend their By-Laws to increase the membership from
18 to 24. New board members are Robin Alioto, Karen Eastwood, Noreen West,
Gail Diserens and Janice Scattini. The Book and Author Luncheon will be
held on May 11th at the Peninsula Golf and Country Club. -
VII. Unfinished Business
A. Living History - Suggestions for Living History Candidates
The Board suggested some possible candidates to interview for the project.
1. Joan Lane - perhaps being interviewed by Al Escoffier;
2. T. J. Foster- development of Foster City
3. Al Escoffier- History of the Library
4. Individuals involved in world events such as Japanese Internment,
Sanchez Family (Mexican History), Summer of Love
5. Albert Horn- Carr McCllellan Ingersol Thompson 8v Horn
6. Jackie Speier-- (Trustee Griffith will contact her.)
7. Presido of San Francisco- National Park Service
B. Employee Staff Event
The Trustees discussed the possibility of changing the format of the Employee
Staff and Awards Event next year. After the January 27th awards dinner,
President-Corcoran requested that the staff be asked for feedback on the event.
This item will be placed on the February agenda.
VIII. New Business - CALTAC Annual Workshop March 16, 2012
The annual CPLA Workshop in Library Leadership will be held on March 16,
2013 at the San Mateo Public Library. Featured presentations will be based on
"New views on advocacy for Library Trustees, Commissioners, Friends and
Foundations." More information on this event will be included in the February
board packet.
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IX.' Announcements
Trustee Rosenthal noted that Mary Hunt will include the library information
letter in the Newcomers February welcome packet to new residents.
X. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 7:00pm. (M/S/C) (Towle/Griffith)
ctfully Submitted,
Patricia Harding
City Librarian
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