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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - LB - 2017.01.18Approved Library Board of Trustee Minutes January 18, 2017 Call to Order President Altmann called the meeting to order at 5:30PM. II. Roll Call Trustees Present: Kerbey Altmann, Andy Blanco, Randi Murray, Mike Nagler, Lisa Rosenthal Staff Present: Brad McCulley, City Librarian Sidney Poland, Recorder III. Library Board of Trustee Minutes The November 18, 2016 Board of Trustee Minutes were unanimously approved. M/S/C (Rosenthal/Murray) IV. Correspondence and Information The Trustees reviewed the statistics for November and December of 2016. Circulation at the main and Easton remained steady. V. From the Floor (Public Comment) - No one from the public attended. VI. Reports A. City Librarian's Report 1. DVDs, CDs, and Books on CDs The Trustees discussed the possibility of increasing the number of DVDs, CDs and Books on CD that would be available to our patrons. • Trustee Nagler noted that according to the Adult Services report from July 2015 to June 2016 total DVDs, CDs, and Books on CD totaled 75,137 at the main library and 1,088 at the Easton Branch. He felt that these statistics are indicators that patrons would appreciate a larger collection to choose from. • Possible areas to house additional DVDs etc. were mentioned. • Brad advised the Trustees that the Foundation usually funds this collection every year. • New DVDs etc. would possibly provide an opportunity for more residents to visit the Easton Branch Library. • Old movies are popular. Trustees inquired as to whether there is a criteria for disposing of movies. • Trustee Rosenthal was interested in the libraries' collection of movies from the American Film Institute. 2. E-Books - Brad expressed his view that he would like to increase the e-book collection. The difficulty in obtaining holds on e-books was discussed. Trustee Rosenthal suggested that detailed instructions be provided to patrons on how to download e-books. B. Foundation Report There will be three authors for Book and Author Luncheon. Holly Brown, David Francis, and Vanessa Hua. The event will be held at the Green Hills Country Club. Sponsorship letters will be sent out in February. VII. Unfinished Business A. Burlingame Public Library Strategic Plan On January 5, 2017 the managers and some staff members met to discuss how to implement the first steps of the Strategic Plan. • Goal B: Build Inclusive Community Connections and Goal E: Enable our staff members to thrive, grow and be deeply engaged in realizing our vision and mission were selected to be the first steps. • Strategies listed under each goal will be addressed and implemented on an individual basis. • Brad advised the Trustees that staff, Foundation members, and Strategic Plan Committee members would be kept up to date on the progress that is being made on the implementation of the Strategic Plan. • Trustee Nagler requested that some program selections should relate to the goals of the Strategic Plan. B. Silicon Valley Community Fund Trustee Murray and City Librarian, Brad McCulley, will schedule a conference call or meet in person with a Senior Advisor regarding how the library's funds are invested and who actually selects and is responsible for the specific funds. A higher level of customer service for the library's account will be requested. C. Consolidation of Trustee Funds Jeannine recommended combining the Ornament Fund with the Undesignated Fund. The Trustees requested that Jeannine provide them with a proposal that further consolidates the individual funds in the Trustee account. D. Food in Library Guidelines The managers determined that food would be excluded in the Fiction and Reading Room. Covered drinks are acceptable in these two areas. Maryam and Brad plan to create signage that designates both the acceptable and unacceptable eating areas VIII. New Business A. Library Holiday Schedule The Trustees unanimously approved the Library Holiday Schedule for 2017-2018. M/S/C (Murray/Nagle) B. FIKA Cafe Hours Ghada Albaghah, our cafe owner, would like to close the Library Cafe on Saturday due to lack of business. The Trustees suggested that Ghada schedule Saturday hours from 10:00AM to 2:OOPM and requested that Brad discuss this option with her IX. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 7:OOPM. The next meeting of the Library Board of Trustees will be held February 21, 2017 in the Library Conference Room at 5:30PM. Respectfully Submitted, /s/ Bradley McCulley City Librarian Burlingame Public Library