HomeMy WebLinkAboutLibrary Trustees Minutes 11/5/2011MANSFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING - NOVEMBER 5, 2011
Attendance: Nancy Breef -Pilz, Chris Cormier - Hayes, Joe Flynn, John Walgreen'ani d' 1� ` 1 C E
Director Janet Campbell.
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Librarians' reports. The librarians' reports were reviewed and details discpssod, F i ! , 0
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OLD BUSINESS
LSTA. The program has been completed and a report furnished to the MBLC.
NEw BUSINESS
Budget FY14. The library is awaiting initial budget guidance from the Town Manager. No
difficulties are expected because of personnel and salary changes, although it is possible that an
MBLC waiver may be needed.
Copier. The copier continues to be a problem. Janet had initiated inquiries with two other
vendors to replace the current contract.
Holiday hours. Janet recommended closing at 1:00 p.m. on December 24 and 3:00 p.m. on
December 31.
Children's room upholstery. The furniture in the children's room needs cleaning.
Gifts. Janet reported on recent gifts including fourteen copies of Gone Girl Gone.
Next meeting. December 1, 2012. The meeting was adjourned at 10:20 a.m.
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New databases. The library has recently subscribed to new on -line databases including
"Universal Class" which offers instruction in a large variety of subjects. Janet was able to negotiate
a half price contract ($1,500) with the Recorded Books representative at the recent NELA
conference. The library has also added "Career Cruising" and "Learning Express."
Self defense program. The library has been asked to pay for a RAD (Rape Aggression
Defense) program. Janet will seek more details about the cost and propose the possibility of joint
sponsorship.
Norton borrowing privileges. The Norton Library is about to be recertified. Accordingly,
the board approved joining several other libraries in Sails in restoring borrowing privileges to
Norton residents.
Voice notification. An automated Sails system of phone calls to patrons announcing
available holds and overdue materials will be starting in the next few months.
Gifts. Recent gifts were discussed.
Next meeting. December 3, 2011. The meeting was adjourned at 10:50 a.m.
MANSFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING - NOVEMBER S, 2011
Attendance: Nancy Breef -Pilz, Chris Cormier - Hayes, Joe Flynn, John Walgreen'and' " ` F I C E
Director Janet Campbell.
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Librarians' reports. The librarians' reports were reviewed and details discossod ; F I
OLD BUSINESS
LSTA. The program has been completed and a report furnished to the MBLC.
NEW BUSINESS
Budget FY14. The library is awaiting initial budget guidance from the Town Manager. No
difficulties are expected because of personnel and salary changes, although it is possible that an
MBLC waiver may be needed.
Copier. The copier continues to be a problem. Janet had initiated inquiries with two other
vendors to replace the current contract.
Holiday hours. Janet recommended closing at 1:00 p.m. on December 24 and 3:00 p.m. on
December 31.
Children's room upholstery. The furniture in the children's room needs cleaning.
Gifts. Janet reported on recent gifts including fourteen copies of Gone Girl Gone.
Next meeting. December 1, 2012. The meeting was adjourned at 10:20 a.m.
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