HomeMy WebLinkAboutLibrary Trustees 01/10/2024Minutes of Library Board of Trustees Meeting
January 10, 2024 RECEIVED
TOWN CLER'�S OFFICE
Attendance: Jean Mallon (Chair), Debbie Gordy, Leonard Epstein, Kate Pope and Catherine P 12: 21
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Secretary's Report: The Minutes of the December meeting were reviewed. Jean p�A, ,ACNLjSETTS
made the motion to accept the December minutes; seconded by Leonard and approved
unanimously.
Treasurer's Report: Due to transition to new treasurer, no treasurer's report was available.
The newest member of the Library Board ofTrustees, Kate Pope, introduced herself and was
welcomed by the Board. Kate has lived in Mansfield since 2020.
Librarians' Reports: The librarians reports were reviewed and the Board requested that
Catherine compliment the staff on their report preparation. Participation in December programs
was excellent. There are two candidates for the position of Teen Librarian, one of whom has
significant experience working with teens. She is currently an adjunct professor at Boston
University. If hours can be agreed upon, an offer will be made pending reference checks. The
Children's Room is going great. The Friends of the Library are increasing their visibility on
Facebook in order to generate more interest.
Correspondence: None
Action Plan: No questions at this time
Old Business
Discussion on how beneficial a large yearly book sale would be to the community and the
library. The sales were stopped due to lack of room for book storage. Discussion ensued
regarding the use of the dumb waiter for carrying books. Formal training would be required for
everyone with Catherine in charge of this training. This would be a safety benefit to the staff.
New Business:
Election of Library Board of Trustee Officers:
Chairperson: Jean Mallon
Treasurer: Charlie Cullinan
Secretary: Debbie Gordy
All elections were unanimous.
Electronic sign usage at the public works complex can be utilized by town departments including
the library. Catherine will begin publicizing library events through this avenue.
Holidays not listed in the employee handbook must be voted on by the Board. This
matter was tabled for a future vote.
Adjournment: A motion was made by Debbie to adjourn the meeting at 6:31 p.m.; seconded by
Kate. Motion unanimous.
The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 21st at 5:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debbie Gordy, Library Trustee
The foregoing minutes were approved at the _Feb. 21, 2024
meeting of the Mansfield Board of Library Trustees.