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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