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Minutes of Meeting
September 20, 2004
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Present: Vicki Yablonsky, Chair; Bill Anthony; Suzy Axelson; Karen Brown; eve
Conner; Karyn Storti; Elizabeth Dickinson, Acting Director, Corinne Fisher, Head of
Children's Services.
Ms. Yablonsky called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
Minutes for the meeting of August 2nd were approved.
Financial Report
Ms. Dickinson compared current expenditures to those of last year at this time. She
noted a difference in professional development with eight staff members attending the
New England Library Association Conference this year.
Statistical Report
Ms. Dickinson distributed the circulation statistics for. both July and August. Both
months showed increases.
Director's Report
• Ms. Dickinson reported on the terrific summer programs carried out for children,
young adults and adults, culminating in a library-wide Splash Bash.
• Children's Division is creating a collection of graphic novels for younger children.
They are also bringing in children's lit. expert, Anita Silvey to address parents.
• As part of a townwide water conservation program, new toilets and faucets were
installed at the library.
• Ms. Dickinson discussed the promotion of the Anchee Min event.
• Ms. Dickinson announced that the annual Staff Day will tentatively take place on
January 21' with facilitator, Marshall Keyes working with the staff on strategic
planning.
• Ms. Dickinson brought a request from a patron regarding soliciting for a non-profit
organization. After the policy was consulted, an appropriate decision was made.
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• The Lions Club's fundraising techniques were discussed. Elizabeth will research
other libraries' policies regarding fundraising, with particular attention to the use of
professional fundraisers. The Lions will be asked to curtail the campaign.
Director Search
Ms. Storti reported on the progress of the Search Committee. Discussion ensued
regarding how many candidates should be recommended and the evaluation process. The
Search Committee will bring further results to the next Trustees Meeting.
FY06 Budget
Ms. Dickinson reported that no guidelines have been received as yet from the Town but
expects that this will be discussed at the next meeting.
Trustee Items
Ms. Dickinson announced a conflict of interest seminar. A thank you card from
Kimberly Lynn was circulated. The Trustees officially thanked Elizabeth Dickinson for
stepping into the Acting Director job. They also proffered thanks to the Friends via Ms.
Axelson for the gift in Ms. Lynn's name for Staff Day support.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:43 p.m. The next meeting of the Board of Trustees will
be held on Monday, October 18, 2004 at 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Corinne Fisher
Head of Children's Services