HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-01-10 Board of Library Trustees MinutesBoard of Library Trustees
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Minutes of Meeting
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January 10, 2005
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Present: Vicki Yablonsky, Chair; Bill Anthony; Suzy Axelson; Karyn Stoigfi MINIR 18 P 12' 2~
Elizabeth Dickinson, Acting Director; Corinne Fisher, Head of Children's Services.
Also present were representatives from the Lions Club: Pat Marton, President; John Shaw, Past
President, Bruce Austin, Treasurer and Lorraine Barry, library representative.
Call to Order: Ms. Yablonsky called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
Check Presentation: The Lions presented a check to the Library for $7800, raised through their
efforts this past Fall. The Trustees accepted the donation with great thanks. The funds will be
used for Large Print books, described videos, audiobooks, a large screen monitor and keyboard
and the MP3 project.
Minutes: The minutes for the meeting of December 13, 2004 were approved.
Financial Report
Ms. Dickinson reported that expenditures are on target.
Statistical Report
Circulation appears to be progressing normally. The procedures for closing the library in the
event of snow were reviewed.
Director's Report
• Ms. Dickinson reported on the MP3 audiobook pilot project, which will begin this Spring
with 5 MP3 players to circulate.
• Michelle Filleul, Jamie Penney and Allison DaSilva were honored to be accepted into the
Library Leadership Institute sponsored by the MBLC. The 4-day workshop will take place in
June.
• Brenda Wettergreen and Madeleine Gillis were thanked and congratulated for their 20 years
of service to the Library. A Tuscan-themed party was held in their honor by library staff.
• The Young Adult Dept. is enhancing their programming for teens. They are starting a
monthly Craft Night and an "e-zine" for publishing poetry and other writing on the library
website.
• The Friends Holiday Store was very successful and sold out of many titles. The final tally
will be forthcoming.
• Plans for the upcoming Legislative Breakfast are moving forward with the "Great
Comebacks" theme embodied in tiny potted crocuses and Spring flowers! Suzy Axelson and
Elizabeth Dickinson have done a great deal of work, which will be appreciated by NMRLS
members. Reading Trustees and town officials will be in attendance as well as
Representatives TiseL Jones and Barrios and Lt. Gov. Kerry Healy.
• Ms. Dickinson attended a required training on Discrimination and Harassment Prevention
with the other Town Department Heads. It was conducted by an attorney and social worker
from the MA Commission Against Discrimination.
Update: Director Search Committee
Ms. Storti distributed an update on the search. The Committee has recommended four
candidates. Ms. Dickinson will send their resumes to the Trustees. Their references are being
checked and they have been coming for their library visits. A combined meeting of the Search
Committee and the Trustees will be held on January 26th to discuss the candidates. Ms.
Dickinson will check into the details of the Open Meeting Law. Interview dates were proposed.
The interview questions and writing sample exercise were distributed and discussed. The
Trustees also discussed the Grade of the Director and possible Step placement within it. Ms.
Storti will set up interview dates with the candidates.
Policy Reviews
Ms. Dickinson distributed the draft of the updated Policy on Distribution and Posting of
Materials. Minor changes were suggested. Ms. Storti moved to accept the policy as amended.
Ms. Axelson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Selling Donated Items on E-Bay
Ms. Dickinson brought up the issue of new textbooks, which have been donated and could be
sold for much more than the usual price charged by the Friends in the Used Book Room Thanks
to Circulation Head, Michelle Filleul for pointing this out. The Trustees thought this a good idea
but recommended consulting the Town Manager for any unforeseen problems before proceeding.
No Trespassing Signs?
During a discussion with Police regarding a late-night incident, it was suggested that a No
Trespassing sign be posted on the building (for the hours the Library is closed). After a short
discussion, the Trustees decided to not post the sign.
Trustee Items
No items.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Corinne Fisher
Head of Children's Services