HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-03-16 Board of Library Trustees MinutesBoard of Library Trustees
Minutes of Meeting March 16,1998 ; CLERK
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Present: Mrs. Maria Silvaggi, chair; Mr. Stephen Conner; Ms. Ch(#,rA*b*js,A p
Dr. Christine Redford. Also present: Mr. Richard Ogden and Ms. Donna
InDelicato.
Absent: Mr. William Diamond, Mr. Robert Fields
Mrs. Silvaggi called the meeting to order at 7)05 p.m.
Technical Services: Technical Services Director Michael Colford presented an
update and report on his department. The Trustees learned about the nook
ordering process, from book meetings and order data bases to covering,
pocketing, and entering books in the computerized catalogue. As for
paperbacks, in addition to orders, the library also receives many gifts.
Interlibrary Loan (ILL) is also handled by Tech Services via the NOBLE
system, which delivers the books; each month some 400-500 ILL books go
through our library. E-mail is used for NOBLE books, but non-NOBLE
searches are harder. If the book cannot be found via our nets, someone at
NOBLE searches. In addition to staff hours, Mr. Colford said many volunteers
make the system work.
Minutes: The minutes of the February 9 meeting were approved.
Financial Report: Director Hanley said we were in "good shape."
Statistical Report: Particularly noted was the heavy weekend use the library
gets.
Report from the Chairman: Mrs. Silvaggi urged everyone to attend the
Budget Council meeting March 18 at 7:30 p.m.; a quorum is needed. We have
also received additional state aid. And, somewhat sheepishly, Mrs. Silvaggi
said that membership solicitations from the Friends had been sent.
Director's Report: Ms. Hanley's report was contained in the material sent in
our packet.
Liaisons: Dr. Redford said the friends were busy this spring. The coffee hours
are going along well, and the annual meeting will be held June 11. The
Foundation is preparing for a speaking engagement from Doris Kearns
Goodwin on March 27.
Continuing Education: People still seem to want to know how to use the
internet. The PLA report indicated that computer labs can be used to teach
people; people also need information literacy. Do we have a teaching role?
The library could be a place where people are trained in the use of computers,
including the internet; we are a place where all people can have access to
technology. A compuer larning lab in the library is a possibility to consider.
Ms. Hanley would like to close the library for a day or a substantial part of one
to devote time to staff development. Suggestions for various closing times
were mentioned, but Ms. Hanley is looking for a 9-5 period or equivalent.
Town Meeting: A state-of-the-library report will be prepared for town
meeting.
Parking: We will meet with the neighbors on April 6 at our regular meeting.
Several proposals will be presented: widening the exit driveway, creating
sidewalks from Middlesex Avenue to the library, lighting walks from the
street to encourage on-street parking, putting in a curb on Deering Street, and
restriping the current parking lot.
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Cherrie Dubois
Secretary, pro tempore