HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - LB - 2018.11.20Burlingame Library
Approved Board of Trustees Minutes
November 20, 2018
Roll Call
Trustees Present: Kerbey Altmann, Andy Blanco, Randi Murray,
Mike Nagler, Lisa Rosenthal
Staff Present: Tommy McMahon, Adult Services Manager
Sidney Poland, Recorder
Staff Absent: Brad McCulley, City Librarian
II. Library Board of Trustees Minutes
The Trustees unanimously approved the minutes from the October 16,
2018 Board Meeting (Rosenthal /Altmann)
III. From the Floor (Public Comments)
There were not any representatives from the public who attended the
Trustee meeting.
IV. Statistics
The Trustees reviewed the new trailing 12-month chart which shows the
overall trend in Circulation, E-Media Circulation, Study Room Usage and
Technology Laboratory Usage. This chart will be included on a monthly
basis.
V. Reports
A. City Librarian's Report
• Personnel Update - Circulation is recruiting for Library Aides.
Adult Services and Children's Services are holding a combined
recruitment. Recruitment information is available on Calopps.org.
• Anson Burlingame Event - On November 16th, the library hosted
the dedication of the Anson Burlingame Bust created and donated
by the artist ZHOU Limin to the City of Burlingame. Dignitaries
from the Chinese Consulate, City Council members, members of
City Commissions and other interested parties attended the event.
The bust of Anson Burlingame will reside permanently at the
Burlingame Library.
• California Library Association Conference - Nov. 8th_11th
Elaine Tai, Adult Services Librarian, gave two presentations at
CLA. One was on marketing and the other on art in the library.
Elaine has been instrumental in organizing an art event the first
Friday of every month.
B. Foundation Report No Report
C. Speaker's Series No Update
D. Strategic Plan
• The Strategic Plan has 5 goals: A. Provide Engaging, Customized
Experiences, B. Build Inclusive Community Connections,
C. Foster a wide range of literacy and life skills, E. Enable our staff
members to thrive, grow and be deeply engaged in realizing our
vision and mission.
• Last year the staff worked on Goals B and E. Currently the staff is
working on goals C and D. Staff in each department will discuss
ways in which they are supporting the goals such as programs or
activities.
• Staff in all departments will meet to discuss the progress that is
being made in their efforts to support the specific goals.
E. Overdrive Advantage - Tommy gave the Trustees a brief overview
of the workings of Overdrive Advantage. The program allows the
library to supplement the Peninsula Library System's shared
e-book collection with additional items or additional copies of
popular items.
VI. Unfinished Business
A. Edelweiss Analytics
Edelweiss is a software program that simplifies the process of
retrieving information relating to collection development. Here are
some of examples of how Edelweiss can be useful to libraries.
• Help to weed the collection.
• Assist in providing information as to library materials that
could possibly be an addition to the collection.
• Provides information on library materials that other libraries
are adding to their collection.
• Shows what is trending in different libraries throughout the
United States that use it as a collection development resource.
B. Staff Gift Cards for Library Cafe
The Trustees approved the motion of Trustee Murray to give each
employee a $10.00 gift certificate to the Fika Cafe for the total
amount of $750. M/S/C (Murray/Altmann)
C. Update on Employee Pay Comparisons with Other Libraries
Currently there are 5 different pay increases for the Library Aide
position. Each step is approximately a 5% increase. Management
staff is in the process of conducting a survey with other libraries in
the PLS system to determine what their salary schedule is for the
Library Aide position.
D. 3D Printing
Tommy showed the Trustees a sample of a hand prosthesis that
Jason created with the 3-D printer. There is a kit that provides
screws and Velcro. The hope is that by using the 3-D printer as a
tool to create prostheses the cost will be less expensive.
VII. New Business
A. Cancellation of December Meeting
The Trustees decided to meet in December to discuss and approve
funding for the Edelweiss Analytics software.
B. Staff Recognition Event
Trustee Nagler will contact Francesca at Sixtos Cantina to discuss
plans for this event. Sunday, January 27th is the requested date.
C. Library Security
Trustee Nagler expressed his concern that weekend staff be trained
on security measures. Panic buttons have been installed at the
public desks. Also, a police radio has been placed in the Circulation
workroom. This device connects directly with the police department.
Emergency Training are as follows:
• Emergency Action Plan - December 1 lth
• Active Shooter Training - December 13th
• Both of these trainings will be filmed for staff that could not
attend.
D. Holiday Schedule
The Trustees approved the Holiday Library Schedule for 2019.
M/S/C (Rosenthal/Randi)
VIII. Adjournment
The Meeting was adjourned at 6:20pm. M/S/C (Rosenthal/Altmann)
The next meeting of the Library Board of Trustees will be held on
December 18, 2018 in the Upper Level Meeting Room at 5:30pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
/s/
Brad McCulley
City Librarian
City of Burlingame