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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-04-10 Board of Library Trustees MinutesaTown of Reading Meeting Minutes Board - Committee - Commission - Council! Board of Library Trustees Date: 2023-04-10 Building: Reading Public Library Address: 64 Middlesex Avenue Purpose: General Meeting Attendees: Members - Present: TOWN CLERK REA0!NG, MA. VL ...8 MAY 10 AN 4: 22 Time: 7:00 PM Location: Community Room Session: Open Session Version: Final Monique Pillow-Gnanaratnam, Chair; Monette Verrier, Vice -Chair; Cherrie Dubois; Patrick Egan; Christian "Cappy" Popp Members - Not Present: Andrew Grimes, Secretary Others Present: Michelle Filleul, Assistant Director; Meaghan Clemente, Administrative Assistant; Jamie Penney, Collection Services Division Head; Alicia Williams, Resident; Marianne Downing, Resident; Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Monette Verrier, Vice -Chair Topics of Discussion: I. Call to Order at 7:00 p.m. II. Welcome New Trustees Ms. Pillow-Gnanaratnam congratulated Mr. Popp and Ms. Verner on their recent election to the Board. Ms. Pillow-Gnanaratnam looks forward to getting to know Mr. Popp, a new Board member, and continuing to work with Ms. Verner. III. Public Comment Ms. Downing introduced herself as a resident and member of the Finance Committee. Ms. Downing spoke about the issue of CORI checks and read aloud Massachusetts General Law, Part I, Title II, Chapter 6, Section 172H, regarding using CORI checks for children's programs. Ms. Downing believes all volunteers engaged in children's programming should undergo CORI checks even if librarian supervision exists. Ms. Downing noted that all school volunteers are required to undergo CORI checks even when teachers are present during activities. Ms. Downing also discussed the issue of recorded and televised meetings for the Board. Ms. Downing noted that all other elected Boards in Town and some volunteer boards record or televise their meetings live. Ms. Dooming believes it is difficult for liaisons to know what is happening with the Board from meeting minutes alone. Ms. Downing noted Page I 1 that the Community Room at the Library has the capacity and capability for RCN to record meetings. Ms. Williams introduced herself and commented that meeting packets should be publicly posted. She noted that details of changes and amendments to Library policies are unclear to the public. Ms. Williams believes including more detailed documents and presentations for public viewing would be helpful. Mr. Egan informed the Board of a recent Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruling regarding the time, place, and manner of public comments. Boards can set up time restrictions on public comment but cannot silence someone because of a disagreement in what they are saying. Mr. Egan reported on an email received by the Trustees about the extent to which the names of people making requests need to be public. Mr. Egan noted that a residency requirement is in place for filing a Request for Reconsideration of Materials per the Library's Collection Development Policy and for making public comments. Mr. Egan confirmed that meeting agendas and minutes are sent to the Town Clerk's office for public posting as soon as possible. However, meeting minutes from the previous month are formally approved and finalized at the next Board meeting. IV. State of the Collection Report Head of Collection Services Jamie Penney presented her annual State of the Library Collection. Ms. Penney noted that circulation is returning to pre -pandemic levels and has increased overall. She discussed the success of the subscription service, which launched in 2022 with the Debut of the Month Club with twenty participants. The 2023 subscription service, the Armchair Explorer Book Club, has 18 participants who can travel abroad through reading without leaving the comfort of home with titles such as Muppets in Moscow.' The Unexpected Crazy True Story of Making Sesame Sheet in Russia. Participants receive emails with access to fun and enjoyable related content, such as a playlist of Russian pop songs and a "Which Muppet Are You?" quiz to enhance their reading experience. This service has been an overall success. Ms. Penney reported that Library Lockers, installed and active since November, has had approximately 228 locker transactions. While there are several repeat power users, more people are now using this new service which provides 24t7 access to reserved Library materials. The Library is working to resolve a sunlight glare problem on the Locker screen_ Ms. Penney noted the materials budget included approximately $3,000 to expand the international collection to support the Reading Public Schools. Reading Public School surveys show a demand for Portuguese materials. Examples of purchases include popular children's tides by Dave Pilkey and the Diary of a campy Kid series by Jeff Kinney, now available in multiple languages. Ms. Penney shared statistics from the NOBLE statistics dashboard, noting that Reading is the second highest circulating Library in the consortium behind Beverly, which has a Beverly Farms branch and bookmobile in addition to its main Library. Ms. Dubois asked about the size of Beverly's population. Ms. Penney confirmed that Beverly's population is higher and noted Salem was consistently the highest circulating Library when she Page 1 2 started working in Reading 23 years ago. Ms. Lannon clarified that these statistics focus on physical materials and do not include digital use. Ms. Penney noted that Reading's digital circulation through OverDrive is also high, ranking fourth in the consortium in many categories. Reading saw a sharp increase in digital OverDrive circulation during the pandemic when access to physical materials was an issue. Mr. Egan asked for clarification regarding the Libby and OverDrive apps. Ms. Penney explained that Libby will replace the original OverDrive app, which will be phased out. Ms. Penney noted that the Reading Children's Picture Books section is the highest circulating collection shelving location in the NOBLE consortium. Ms. Filleul pointed out that the six mobile hotspots in the Adult Collection are among the Library's highest - circulating items in the Library of Things Collection. Ms. Penney reviewed the backpack collections and confirmed for Ms. Verrier that than items are classified as kits. Other kits are in the Library of Things and Children's Go and Grow sets. The Library plans to acquire another pair of Oculus virtual reality glasses, as there are hold requests on the existing pair. Other Library of Things kits include the telescope, snow shoes, bocce balls, a croquet set, and a tent. Ms. Penney reported that the physical collection is approximately 90,000 items, although the Library adds items adds and deletes items every month. DVDs used to circulate more frequently but have become less prevalent since COVID-19 due to increased content available exclusively through streaming services and a lack of DVD player technology at home. Ms. Pillow-Gnanaretnam recognized Ms. Williams, who asked why items were weeded and deleted. Ms. Penney gave examples of outdated or inaccurate history books, materials that do not circulate or become worn out over time and must be replaced. Ms. Penney noted that librarians are responsible for managing specific collections sections. Ms. Pillow-Gnanaratnam recognized Ms. Downing, who inquired about the possibility of generating revenue from the sale of items deleted from the Library collection. Ms. Penney explained that the Library donates discards to different non-profit organizations when appropriate. One organization, More Than Words, sells used Library materials in its bookstore, empowering at -risk youth through job training. While most materials live on through these donations, the Library puts books that contain outdated information or damaged media in the trash. Ms. Lannon explained that the Library works on a "one item in, one item out" principle. Ms. Penney said this practice is "right -sizing," determined by community needs, population level, and space requirements. Ms. Penney noted that librarians review the holdings of other NOBLE libraries when making decisions. Ms. Penney also presented NOBLE circulation statistics by the city of residence. The citizens of Reading are the second busiest throughout the consortium. Ms. Lannon clarified that these statistics pertain to Reading residents checking out physical items. Ms. Verner inquired about the process for lending items outside of the NOBLE library network. Ms. Penney explained that an interlibrary loan staff member uses various methods to borrow and lend items throughout Massachusetts and the United States. Systems include, point-to-point communications, WoddCat, and Online Computer Library Center (OCLC). Ms. Lannon noted that lending to nonresidents factors into the Library's state aid calculations. Reading strives to share its collection with others and be a net lender rather than a net borrower. Ms. Penney reviewed OverDrive statistics for Reading. The Library uses OverDrive Advantage to purchase specific copies of popular digital items that prioritize Reading Page 13 patrons in the list of hold requests. However, anyone in the state may borrow these items if no one from Reading is on the list. There were 1,380 total OverDrive Advantage circulations in March, of which 316 were utilized first by Reading residents. Ms. Lannon briefly discussed reciprocal lending (RIA) with other nearby library consortia, such as the Metro Boston Library Network (MBLN), Cape Libraries Automated Materials Sharing (CLAMS), and the CentrellWestem Massachusetts Automated Resource Sharing (C/W MARS). Ms. Pillow-Gnaneratnam inquired about the Public School Connection. Ms. Lannon explained that children can get library card access through public schools. Ms. Penney noted that digital OverDrive usage and physical circulation are monitored through ongoing reports every month. The Library reports these statistics in the annual ARIS reports, which directly impact state aid. Ms. Verner asked about circulation levels since the COVID-19 pandemic. Ms. Penney noted that patrons are consuming as much, If not more, Library content than they ever have. The user population has increased, as well as the availability of materials in different formats. Physical circulation has yet to recover to pre-COVID levels fully, and the Library adjusted the budget to reflect an increased need for digital content. Ms. Lannon noted the popularity of digital services such as Kanopy, hoopla, and OverDrive. Ms. Penney also reflected on the availability of parking at the Reading Library, supporting the use of physical materials. Ms. Dubois inquired about the number of people visiting the Library. Ms. Lannon noted that physical visits are approximately 75% of what they were pre -pandemic. Increased digital services and the exterior pick-up lockers offer additional access to Library materials. Ms. Penney noted that digital circulation generally increases in January after the holidays and during summer reading. It can be challenging to overcome the initial hurdle of setting up an e -reader device, but borrowing digital materials becomes easier over time. Ms. Penney thanked the Board and excused herself at 7:38 p.m. V. Discussion of public access to meetings: RCN recording, RCN broadcast, Zoom participation with recording, and other options. Ms. Lannon reported that she had contacted Reading Community Television (RCN) about the possibility of recording and broadcasting Board meetings. RCN is unable to send a staff member to facilitate a broadcast due to contractual obligations with other meetings in Town and a lack of available equipment and staff. Ms. Lannon suggested setting up a hybrid system for each meeting. This system will require additional staff time to set up the equipment, and RCN can stream the Zoom on YouTube. She noted two hybrid options: 1) remote access for the Board and RCN for broadcast and recording purposes; and 2) remote access for the Board, RCN, and public comment. Each option requires different levels of technology and staffing. Mr. Egan requested clarification on RCTV's contractual obligations. Ms. Lannon explained that the timing of the Monday night Board meeting conflicts with Community Planning and Development Commission (CPDC) meetings. Ms- Lannon noted that the Town Manager and the IT Department had been included in communications with RCN. Mr. Egan asked about using Zoom for recording purposes only as opposed to remote participation and recording. Ms. Lannon clarified that remote participation would allow full participation by Board members and public participation during Public Comment. If the meeting is live streamed via RCN, the public would still be able to watch the Page I a meeting on YouTube. Ms. Lannon expressed concern about juggling public comment and managing the Zoom meeting. Ms. Verner asked for confirmation on whether the Zoom would be aired live on RCN's YouTube channel or recorded and broadcast later. Ms. Lannon noted that meetings could be recorded and streamed live from Zoom onto YouTube. Ms. Pillow- Gnanaratnam inquired about the Board's past use of Zoom and hybrid technology. Ms. Lannon noted that everyone participated in Board meetings remotely through Zoom during the pandemic, and RCN recorded and streamed these meetings. Ms. Verner inquired about the process for remote public comment. Ms. Lannon clarified that remote participants would use Zoom's "mise hand" feature. Once recognized by the Board, the remote commenter would be unmuted to provide their public comment and then muted again. Ms. Lannon and Ms. Clemente will work with Town Hall staff to learn more about these logistics, perhaps creating a set of instructions. Ms. Lannon noted that the Library relies on the IT Department for the setup and breakdown of hybrid meetings and is also working with the IT Department to outfit the Conference Room and the Community Room with permanent hybrid technology. Ms. Dubois inquired whether reconfiguring the rooms for hybrid meetings would hinder usage for other groups using the space. Ms. Lannon stated that the space would still be available for regular use and eventually with a hybrid setup. The Library will secure equipment and take precautions to prevent unintended broadcasts. Initially, hybrid technology will be primarily for Library staff use. Mr. Egan inquired whether the School Committee accepts remote public comments. Ms. Lannon responded that every Board has different policies. Ms. Pillow-Gnanaratnam recognized Ms. Downing, who noted that the School Committee does accept Public Comments and provides a public Zoom link for every meeting. Ms. Downing had participated remotely in other meetings before and said that differences in room setup might affect the recording. Ms. Dubois asked Ms. Lannon and Ms. Filleul for options. Ms. Lannon noted that the May meeting provides an excellent opportunity to test out a hybrid meeting setup. However, she recommended further discussion for a practical long-term solution to accommodate in-person and online participation. Ms. Dubois suggested consulting the IT Department for May. Mr. Egan acknowledged that Joseph McDonagh, the Finance Committee Liaison to the Reading Public Library, typically attends Board meetings in person. Hybrid meetings would make it easier for Mr. McDonagh to remain updated and for other interested parties to participate and be informed. Mr. Egan noted that the Board could expand its plans for hybrid meetings and suggested that RCN availability may change. Mr. Egan pointed out that no one has raised this issue to the Board directly, although it was mentioned during the Candidate Forum and in candidate statements for the recent Board election. Ms. Lannon noted that the option for remote participation had been extended to 2025 under Open Meeting Law. Ms. Vernier stressed the importance of developing a process for recognizing and prioritizing an anticipated high volume of public comment at the May meeting. She suggested having extra staff to help facilitate. Ms. Pillow-Gnanaratnam suggested meeting with Ms. Lannon and Ms. Filleul to review the timing and context of handling public comments. Ms. Dubois noted the importance of clear communications of policy and expectations to the public ahead of time to ensure that all voices are heard. Page 15 Ms. Pillow-Gnanaramam recognized Ms. Williams who suggested using a dedicated email address for remote meetings, which may assist with waiting room and recognition issues. Ms. Lannon plans to follow up with Town Hall staff to develop a set of best practices. Mr. Egan acknowledged the difficulty of anticipating issues associated with the hybrid setup and public comment beforehand. Mr. Egan advocated for clarity about the planned model of practice in the agenda and at the beginning of the meeting. Ms. Dubois acknowledged the risk of problems at the May meeting, which may lead to a future reassessment of practices. Ms. Lannon will follow up with RCTV regarding the availability of live streaming. Ms. Lannon noted that remote participation of voting Board members requires a roll call vote. Motion: To allow Zoom meeting participation with recordings, including public comment via Zoom, to the extent feasible. (Egan /Verner) Vote: Approved 5-0 VI. Financial Update Ms. Lannon reported that Library finances are running smoothly according to the municipal budget. However, staff vacancies have left salaries approximately 3 to 4 % under budget. The Library has established a Health Nook near the Reference Desk in the turret. Community Health Librarian Susan Beauregard and Public Services Division Head Allyson Dowds would like to expand community health-related services using funds from existing Reading Public Library Foundation gifts totaling approximately $6,850. The request is for $5,500 to outfit the Health Nook with kiosk hardware and software, two iPads, a dedicated private punter, kiosk software, a desk, seating, displays, and signage. Additionally, the Library will use $1,350 to pursue a Period Equity Initiative project, including three feminine product dispensers and one years worth of supplies. The Library will fund future supply costs of $200 to $300 per year from gifts or state aid. Ms. Lannon clarified that this proposed recommendation does not require an immediate vote. Ms. Verner asked whether the dispensed feminine products would be free. Ms. Lannon confirmed that the dispensers are free to use and would not generate revenue for the Library. Mr. Egan clarified the location and size of the Health Nook. Ms. Lannon explained that the Health Nook is near the Reference Desk in the turret, which is approximately the same size as the new Friends of the Library book sale room. The Health Nook offers some privacy for personal research. Library staff will set up iPads as a portal of links to a curated portal of reputable health resources such as the National Institute of Health and Mayo Clinic. The project includes a printer and wall -mounted display case for pamphlets and brochures. Motion: To approve spending $6, 850.00 from existing Reading Public Library Foundation gifts to support the ongoing Health Nook and Penod Equity Initiative community health proiects. (Dubois/Egan) Vote: Approved 5-0 Ms. Lannon reported on the progress in the design phase of the new Tween Spot in the Children's Room. This project seeks to fill a service gap for young patrons in approximately grades 4 through 6 who feel too old for the Children's Room and too young for the Teen Space. Children's Librarian Olivia McElwain has established an active Branching Out Tween Advisory group focusing on "green time, not screen time." Participants are surveying friends at school and working on conceptual brainstorming for the space located opposite the castle picture book area in a nook formerly occupied by Page 16 the graphic novel section. No technology will be situated in the space, which features a forest theme and may be defined by some sort of visual arc. The group has developed a set of proposed rules for the space, including a maximum number of users at a time and an emphasis on hanging out over homework. A floating collection of currently popular tween books will also be available in the space. The design and installation of a mural are not expected to exceed $9,000, and the design for custom or semi -custom furnishings is not expected to exceed $10,000. Furnishing fabrication and installation are expected to be over $10,000 but less than $50,000, requiring quotes or an Invitation to Bid (IFS). The anticipated total budget for the project is between $55,000 and $65,000, including the designs, mural, shelving, and fabricationlinstallation of custom or semi -custom furnishings. The Children's Room has approximately $94,000 of gift funding currently available, which will leave additional funding available for programming. Ms. Lannon will consult with the Board if estimates exceed the budget. Mr. Egan asked if all of the Children's Room gift funds had originated from the Nigro Foundation. Ms. Lannon noted that although the Nigro Foundation is very excited about the project, the Reading Co -Operative Bank and others have also made generous contributions. Ms. Vernier asked how many tweens would be permitted in space at one time. Ms. Lannon believes the Branching Out Tween Advisory group was considering allowing six tweens at a time. Ms. Lannon noted that 6'" grade is a tough year. Families with younger children often visit the Children's Room as a family unit and prefer to stay together on the same floor. The Tween Space would allow a dear line of sight for safety reasons and a sense of independence for young patrons. Motion: To approve spending $55,000 to $65,000 of Children's Room gift funds for designing and constructing the new Tween Space. (Dubois/Egan) Vote: Approved 5-0 The Massachusetts Cultural Council has awarded a $2,500 grant to the Reading Public Library for the upcoming Juneteenth event. This cultural festival will include student performances, food trucks, a beer garden, a pop-up marketplace with BIPOC vendors, music, and more on Saturday, June 24, from 1:00 — 7:00 p.m. on the Town Common. This celebration of persons of color will take place on the same day as Porchfest, allowing attendees to go back and forth between the two local events. The Library received $85 in gifts in March VII. Director's Report Due to inclement weather, the Library was closed all day on Saturday, March 4, and after 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 14. Circulation is up, with 103 new library cards and over 2,000 reference questions in March. The Board moved the Request for Reconsideration (RFR) for Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe to the May meeting at the request of the person who submitted it. Board members will receive a packet of related public comments and information addressing brook challenges. The Library Director and Head of Collections Services are preparing a report per the current Collection Development Policy. Ms. Vernier noted that information about the item's placement in the teen collection would be helpful. Fifty-five community members attended the "Overcoming Hurdles to Disability Inclusion" workshop with Lisa Drennan, sponsored by the Library and organized by the Director of Page 17 Equity and Social Justice, Sudeshna Chatterjee. The program went well and resulted in various action items to elicit positive change town -wide. The Library launched its first quarterly survey on March 20. Ms. Filleul reported that the spring survey focused primarily on Library services, including the new exterior pick-up lockers and the museum pass program. As of March 31, the Library received 182 online and four printed responses. A summer survey will focus on programming by age group, and a fall survey will focus on collections. The results will inform general improvements and the Library's future strategic plan. Mr. Popp questioned how the survey was disseminated. Ms. Filleul noted that GR code flyers and paper copies available in the Library generated few responses. Most responses came from the Library's weekly email newsletter, social media, and website. Ms. Lannon clarified that the survey was closed as responses had tapered off. The brief survey consisted of three questions and one open-ended question. Surveys provide a quick way to gather valuable data, which Ms. Filleul will share with the Board. The Children's Team visited elementary schools as guest readers for the annual Read Across America celebration. Hello Neighbor! Programming has had excellent attendance and positive community response at Saturday morning events featuring poetry, stories, and songs in Russian, Arabic, Tamil, Spanish, Turkish, Mandarin, Igbo, and Portuguese. Library staff has been working directly with the public schools to procure materials in different languages to expand the multilingual collection. Eighteen non -library room bookings for community events occurred in March, including a Free Blood Pressure Screening and meetings of the Friends of Reading Seniors, Reading Neighbors Network, Reading Pop Warner Board of Directors, Reading Rotary, Reading Society of Craftsmen, and Reading Softball Little League. The Children's Librarian I position has been vacant since the January departure of Lisa Racine. After identifying the need for an outreach focus for this position, Cate Zannino applied for and was selected to fill this position. Although this means stepping down as Children's Team Lead (Librarian 11), Ms. Zannino is excited to take on this new role focusing on community outreach, including using the new RPL book bike and her local connections with arts and sports organizations. Consequently, the Library seeks a new Children's Librarian It Team lead and hopes to fill the position by Mid -May. Interviews are also underway for the vacant Librarian I — Reference and Elder Services position. Alissa Landau has joined the Borrower Services Team as a 20 -hour -per -week Library Associate. Ms. Landau also works at the Peabody Institute Library in Danvers and is excited to join the Reading Public Library. Mr. Egan praised a recent social media collaboration between the two libraries. Two strong candidates from the Library Associate search will join as per -diem substitutes after the resignation of Substitute Library Associate Kathleen Wilcox. Mr. Egan said he would miss Kathleen Wilcox's kind and cheerful assistance at the Borrower Services desk. Ms. Lannon also noted that 19 current Library staff members have worked at the Library for four years or less but bring positive energy and enthusiasm to the team. The Library continues to be engaged in various community partnerships and collaborations. New connections and opportunities include the STEPS program, RMHS GSA, a partnership with Textron Systems, Creative Arts, and Austin Preparatory School. Page 18 Library staff members are involved with the Public Health Audit Committee and the Reading Public School Community Engagement Committee. The Library launched a Seed Library where patrons may take seeds to plant or donate seeds they would like to share. The collection will contain seeds for vegetables, herbs, and flowers. The Library is hosting a virtual "Immigration 101" series in collaboration with MIRA (MA Immigration 8 Refugee Advocacy) Coalition. The Children's Room is working on a brailleenhanoed StoryWalk funded through the Reading Lions Club. A memorial tree in memory of George Wetmore will be planted on Arbor Day on April 28, with a'Taking Root" ceremony with his family on Saturday, April 29. Mr. Wetmore was an avid library user who lovingly cared for the Library's plants and is fondly remembered and missed. The Library requested a flowering tree to replace a dead tree outside the main Library entrance. Ms. Lannon reviewed the professional development of Library staff and anticipated using the entire $16,500 amount allocated in the municipal budget for professional development and travel. Every regular staff member in every department participates in various conferences, professional organizations, workshops, and wetimars. Staff members voluntarily report professional development sessions, with at least 302 documented sessions and 510 reported hours. Training includes safety and security (ALICE), cybersecurrty, privacy best practices, and job•specific training on specialized topics such as graphic novels, math books, and local history. Ms. Lannon will supplement the reduced FY24 municipal professional development budget with state aid funds. Mr. Egan commented that the invoices and expense reimbursements associated with professional development are very reasonable and demonstrate frugal traveling. Mr. Egan also complimented the diversity of educational opportunities. Ms. Filleul will be taking on the role of President of the Massachusetts Library Association and attending the organization's annual conference in Falmouth, Massachusetts, in May. Ms. Filleul and Communications Specialist Desime Zicko will present on the recent Spring Survey. The conference will also recognize RPL paraprofessional staff for completing different levels of certification training. VIII. Approval of Minutes from March 13, 2023 Ms. Vemer clarified that Ms. Pennacchio should be fully credited for remarks regarding the Kid Lit Fan Club! Book Group for Adults. Motion: To approve the minutes of the March 13, 2023, Trustee Meeting as amended. (Verder/Duhois) Vote: Approved SO Ix Other Business No matters of Other Business were presented. 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