HomeMy WebLinkAboutLibrary Trustees 06/02/2020MANSFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
Board of Trustees Meeting June 2, 2020
[Virtual Meeting]
Attendance: Nancy convened the meeting at 4:35 p.m. and read the required statement i C E
concerning suspension of certain provisions of the open meeting law. She them called the All an d _ q
all were present: Marianne Mackie, Jen Riordan, Jean Mallon, Leonard Epstein, Nancy ree£-Pilz
and Director Catherine Coyne.
Secretary's report. The secretary's report for May was reviewed. A motion to approve the
minutes subject to one correction passed with three in favor and one abstention.
Treasurer's report. The treasurer's report for May was reviewed and approved. Marianne
noted that pandemic losses had been recovered.
Librarians reports, The librarians' reports were reviewed and highlights discussed.
Curbside pickup of holds commenced June 4 and is proving successful. A new due date of July 9
has been set for all materials presently checked out. Returned materials will be quarantined in
several rooms for three days prior to processing. Catherine reported that $10,000 has had be to cut
from the budget and has been requested to make further reductions. Books remain level funded.
The town meeting is June 23 to the budget must be set before then. Catherine will keep board
informed. Nancy recommended that a trustee attend a forthcoming meeting concerning salaries in
next year's budget, either herself or Marianne as our financial representative. The board was
extremely pleased with the level of service the library has been able to provide to the community
under extraordinarily difficult circumstances. Marianne noted in particular the popularity of Friday
night bedtime stories.
New Business
Board of Health. Mansfield Health Agent Amy Donovan Palmer did a walk through the
library. She was initially contemplating a modified schedule and now considering limiting
occupancy to about 25% of capacity per office. Catherine's office won't be a problem since she is
the sole occupant. Deb and Kitty may have to limit their presence in their office to one person at a
time. There is plastic sheeting in the children's room. Only one person will be at the circulation
desk at a time. Where Darcy and Whitney share a really small office, one of them will be moved
into the small conference room so both can be there every day. Pages will be spaced apart in the
main library space, possibly one on the floor weeding. Kitchen occupancy will be limited to one
person at a time, masked. Lysol wipes and paper towels will be plentiful everywhere. Part time
staff are starting to be scheduled with each taking a day for curbside deliveries. The Town thinks it
will still be quite a while before public being allowed back. There are furniture and computer
issues. Mike Ahern was there today to begin thinking about it. There will probably be three of
seven computers open for use. Catherine is investigating to see if Chromebooks might be
purchased on the Cares Act. The Children's room has four computers in a row; only one will be
usable. Curbside pickup is working well. Materials are left on tables outside the library, with 10
minute appointments available for patrons from 11:00 a.m. to 3:50 p.m. Stop & Shop has donated
paper bags.
Summer reading program. Utilizing the Cares Act, the library has purchased a platform
`Beanstalk" to keep track of summer reading. No action has yet been taken on craft kits. Nina is
looking into it and will consult with Whitney.
Nest meetine. The board postponed scheduling a next meeting. Upon motion made and
unanimously approved the meeting was adjourned at 5:22 p.m.
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