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Library Board of Trustee Minutes
June 16, 2015
I. Call to Order
President Donaldson called the meeting to order at 5:30PM.
II. Roll Call
Trustees Present: Betsy Corcoran (by phone), Debra Donaldson',
Lisa Rosenthal
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Trustees Ab*ent: Kerbey Altmann and Mike Nagler
Staff Present: Brad McCulley, City Librarian �
Sidney Poland, Recorder-
Library
Library Board Candidates Dennis Gale
Marilyn Meyerson
Randy Murray
Shannon Culley
III. Library Board of Trustee Minutes
The May 19, 2015 Board of Trustee minutes were unanimously approved.
M/S/C (Donaldson/Rosenthal)
IV. Correspondence and Information
A. Statistics
Circulation is slowly increasing. Total circulation for both main and Easton
was 48,744 compared to 54,813 for May of 2014. Percentage difference was'
-5.92%. The library has purchased a new laser counter for both the main
and Bellevue entrances which should provide a more accurate patron count.
B. Study Rooms
1. Reservation Policies - Brad reviewed the reservation policy for the 3
study rooms, Teen study room, Tech Lab and Upper Level Meeting Room.
Statistics are being recorded for each room. Study rooms are in use on a
regular basis. Demand will grow as more patrons become aware of the
new facilities the library has to offer.
2. Trustee Suggestions for Study Room Procedures
• Policies for each study room need to be clear to patrons.
• Print and post policies in a visible area. Include fee schedule.
• - Study rooms should have time limits.
•- Monitor patron usage to make certain,one patron does not
monopolize the room.
• Review San Mateo Library's policies.
• Post Study Room Reservation forms on-line.
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V. A. City Librarian's Report - Highlights
1. Personnel
1... • Leslie McDaniel and Chelsie Bell have joined the Circulation Dept. as
new pages. Recruitment has begun for a 30 hour per week cataloger
and Library Assistant III Tech/Lab Supervisor.
• Maryam Refahi and Ray DeLara received American Library
Association Public Relation awards. Maram's award is for her 2014
Summer Reading Log and Ray's for his Instagram #bookfaces which
made the New York Times.
2. Cafe
• Cafe flooring has been laid.
• Plumbing is in progress.
• Design plans in final stages.
• Bob Schmidt has been contracted with to do the cabinetry work.
(This includes counter, counter top, shelving and cabinets.)
B. Foundation Report
The Foundation has contracted with Discover Books. This company will
pick up all the books the Foundation cannot find an outlet for. Discarded
books will no longer be put in the recycling bin. Discover Books will
provide their own bin. Delivery of the bin is planned for this week.
VI. Unfinished Business
A. Our Library Our Future
The campaign committee is planning to have a ribbon cutting event in late
summer or early fall. This event will coincide with the completion of the
donor wall. At this time the City will be presented with a $ 500,000 check
which will fulfill the Foundation's pledge of raising $ 1 million dollars for the
project.
B. Joint Council Commission Meeting June 15, 2015
This meeting was cancelled due to lack of a Trustee quorum. The Mayor
will reschedule the meeting most likely sometime in September.
C. Donor Wall and Plaque
Pat Harding, Patty Anixter and Al Escoffier have been working with Michele
Savage of VKK to determine the layout of the plaques in regard to size and
material type, as well as making certain that all names are spelled correctly.
VII. New-Business
A. Summer Meeting Schedule
The Trustees discussed the possibility of canceling the July meeting due to
vacation schedules. Trustee Donaldson will e-mail the Board after
contacting Trustees Altmann and Nagler. Lisa Rosenthal will be on vacation
in August.
B. Trustee Website
Trustee Donaldson suggested that the Trustee Website should harmonize
with the City Website. Also, putting photos and short biographical sketches
of.the current Trustees on the Website would help to personalize the format.
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C. New Trustee Position
The Library Board of Trustee Interviews will be held on Tuesday July 7,
2015 at 6:OOPM in Conference Room A. The City Council will select the new
Trustee at the August 17th council meeting.
VIIL Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 7:OOPM. The next meeting of the Library Board
of Trustees is tentatively scheduled for July 18, 2015. President Donaldson will
confirm the meeting schedule after consulting with Trustees Altmann and
Nagler.
Respectfull ubmitted,
Brad McCu ley
City Librarian
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