HomeMy WebLinkAboutLibrary Trustees Minutes 3/5/2011MANSFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING - MARCH 5, 2011
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Attendance: Nancy Breef- -Pilz, Joe Flynn, Chris Cormier - Hayes, LeonaaMA,15 OFF ICE
Walgreen, and Director Janet Campbell. Joe convened the meeting at 8:20 a.m. 2MI APR —b P S. I l
Secretary's report. Minutes of the February meeting were reviewed and apprT,xxASFIELD
Treasurer's report. The treasurer's reports for January and February were evi wed and --
approved. The Mansfield Bank has exempted the library from its pending $25 /month service fee on
accounts requiring two signatures on checks.
Librarian's reports. The librarians' reports were reviewed and details discussed.
OLD BUSINESS
FY 2012 budget. Janet reported on her recent budget meeting with the Town Manager.
The library's budget request is $46,000 higher than last year in order to replace Kristin and possibly
resume limited Sunday openings. The outlook remains uncertain given the Town's continuing
financial difficulties and ongoing negotiations with various other departments.
LSTA grant. Janet has completed the application for an additional $7,500 grant which, if
awarded, will be used primarily for programs to assist job seekers.
Printer, microfilm reader. The new microfilm reader and printer are now installed and
have already had significant use.
New CD holder. Janet had ordered an additional CD holder which should be delivered in
the next few days.
NEw BUSINESS
Programs. Upcoming programs were reviewed.
Fine -free period. Janet will set aside two weeks in April as a fine -free period.
Boston Globe microfilm. The library has only a few years of the Globe on microfilm and
the resource is used only rarely. The board approved Janet's suggestion to give it away to an
appropriate organization.
Sony a -book readers. The library has received tw6 Sony e -book readers pursuant to an
application Janet filed a few months ago. A training session will be scheduled later in the month.
Uncirculated fiction. Janet has been weeding fiction uncirculated since 2003. Some of the
items, if in very good condition, will be put on display and offered for sale @$0.25 each.
Next meeting. April 2, 2011. The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 a.m.
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Leonar&Epsteih Secretary