HomeMy WebLinkAboutLibrary Trustees 04/01/2021MANSFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
Board of Trustees Meeting [virtual] - April 1, 2021
Attendance: Nancy Breef-Pilz, Marianne Mackie, Jeri all, Jean Mallon, Leonard Epstein
and Director Catherine Coyne. Nancy convened the meeting at 4:35 and proceeded to read Gov.
Baker's order suspending certain provisions of the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law. Instructions
for participating and sending subsequent questions are on the town's web site.
Secretary's report. The secretary's report for March was reviewed and approved with
minor corrections, including Nancy's abstention from approval of the minutes because she had been
slightly detained and was not present for their review.
Treasurer's report. The treasurer's report for March was not available because of the early
meeting date and concomitant unavailability of Fidelity's monthly statement. The board discussed
the issue in the context of resuming in -person meetings and Catherine reported that Town Hall is
working on a plan to do so. Catherine will follow up with circulation reports and other missing
information similarly unavailable due to this meeting occurring so early in the month.
Librarians' reports. The librarians' reports were reviewed and highlights discussed.
Catherine reported 1,811 personal visits to the library in April. Prior to Covid-19 walk-in traffic
was closer to 2,000/month. Programs are going well and has been complimented by other librarians
on the success of and attendance at MPL's virtual programs.
Staffing. This continues to be difficult. A previously accepted applicant for Children's'
Librarian has rescinded her acceptance. Catherine will re -advertise and keep looking.
Library hours. The library has received approval for a half -day ambassador for Saturday
openings to the public.
OLD BUSINESS
Director's evaluation. Given the difficulties of operating under Covid-19 restrictions, this
issue continues to be problematic. Nancy reported that she is planning a phone consultation next
week with the Board of Library Commissioners.
NEW BUSINESS
Job descriptions. The library's job descriptions are not formally on file with Town Hall
certifying the board's approval. Catherine will be preparing updated descriptions for the board's
approval to clarify this. The project should result in formally approved descriptions for all library
positions, approved by board as of specific dates.
Saturday hours. The board unanimously approved a motion to commence Saturday
opening to the public from 10:00 a.m. To 1:00 p.m. beginning April 10. Ambassadors will be
supplied by the town.
Next meeting. May 6, 2021. A motion to adjourn was unanimously approved at 5:25 p.m.
eonard Epstein, S�t-