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Burlingame Library
Approved Board of Trustees Minutes
November 19, 2019
I.Roll Call
Trustees Present:Kerbey Altmann, Danielle Garcia, Randi
Murray, Mike Nagler, Elizabeth Ostrow,
Staff Present: Brad McCulley, City Librarian
Sidney Poland, Recorder
II.Library Board of Trustees Minutes
The Trustees unanimously approved the minutes of the October15,
Trustee Meeting. M/S/C (Murray/Altmann)
III.October Statistics Highlights
October 2014 is the year of the library renovation which caused a
decline in circulation statistics. It also is the baseline being used
for the graphs. Therefore, current comparisons with the baseline
figures of 2014 cause circulation to appear that it is increasing
substantially.
Staff is considering ways to track in house use of library materials
that are not checked out. The state library report does not count
“in house” use as circulation.
E-media statistics appear to be leveling out. Brad will check with
Cynthia Rider who orders fiction e- media from PLS for some input
on the matter.
Study Rooms usage is very low. The general pattern seems to be
during week days that the rooms are usually vacant Monday
through Friday until around 3:00pm when school is out. Staff has
discussed advertising meeting room space to local business.
Trustee Ostrow suggested “Project Read” might need additional
space for tutoring.
IV.From the Floor (Public Comments)
There were not any representatives from the public who attended the
Trustee meeting.
V.Reports
A.City Librarian’s Report – Highlights
1. CLA – California Library Association in Pasadena October 24-26.
Brad, Elaine and Ray attended the conference.
Brad attended a session on the state Mental Health Initiative
which he noted is a “work in progress”. The Idea is to work
with Trustees to create a policy around mental issues in the
library and develop procedures/policies to address the
behavioral issues that occur due to mental disabilities.
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Elaine and Ray attended the Meet and Greet session hosted by
the Cultural Racial Equity Inclusion Initiative for all libraries
accepted to participate in the Initiative. Our library has
received a $5,000 grant from CREI.
2. Teen Librarian – Jenny Miner has accepted the position of
Teen Librarian.
3. Library Racial Equity
Suggestions made by some of the Trustees to facilitate
recruitment of people of color were to develop an intern
program within the library and job swapping.
Trustee Nagler requested that the Trustees be updated on
steps taken to promote racial equity in the library.
4. United Against Hate
The City of Burlingame and the Burlingame Library are holding
a community potluck and candlelight vigil on the evening of
November 21st in support of United Against Hate.
B. Speaker’s Series
Susan Orlean discussed her New York Times best seller
“The Library Book”. Ms. Orlean is a wonderful story teller
and the crowd enjoyed her immensely.
On January 26th, Kim Sajet, Director of the Smithsonian’s
National Portrait Gallery will be the final guest for the first
year of the Speaker’s Series. Ms. Sajet will be accompanied
by Hugo Crosthwaite.
C. Review of Special Topic List for 2020
The Trustees requested the following changes and additions to the
Special Topic List.
Change Strategic Plan to be a one-time topic.
Add Circulation, Professional Development,
Facilities/Furniture, Library Budget, and staff wish list.
February is the Trustees’ annual meeting with the Silicon
Valley Foundation.
Remove Web/Social Meeting/Marketing
VI. Old Business
A. Crisis Intervention BHRS (Behavior Health Recovery Services)
Staff Training is scheduled for December 5th. Full Time
staff is required to attend. Hourly staff is encouraged to
attend and will be paid.
Brad provided staff with 10 De-Escalation Tips to review.
De-Escalation Tips on how to respond to unacceptable and
aggressive behavior in a non-threating manner will be
discussed.
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B.Reading Room Carrels – Bob Schmidt Estimate
The Trustees approved the motion to fund the modification of 5
carrels located in the Reading Room down from 38” wide to
approximately 30” wide in the amount of $2,375.00. M/S/C
(Murray/Ostrow)
C.Lane Room Reservation Grant
The Smart Family Trust has awarded the library with a grant in
the amount of $100,000 for the Lane Room renovation.
VII.New Business
A.Trustee City E-Mails
Elisabeth Ostrow and Danielle Garcia have been provided with
City e-mails.
B.Library Holiday Schedule for 2020
The holiday schedule was tabled until the December 17, 2019
Trustee meeting.
C.Staff Appreciation Event
Sidney will contact Francesca Tashjian of Sixtos to request the
date of February 9, 2020 for the Staff Appreciation Event.
VIII.Action Item
A.Hourly Professional Development Reimbursement
Brad will prepare a plan with specific details to present to the
Trustees on the subject of professional development
reimbursement for hourly staff for the December Trustee meeting.
IX.Adjournment
The Meeting was adjourned at 7:00pm. M/S/C (Murray/Altmann). The
next meeting of the Library Board of Trustees will be held on December
17, 2019 in the Upper Level Meeting Room at 5:30pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
/s/
Brad McCulley
City Librarian
City of Burlingame