HomeMy WebLinkAboutLibrary Trustees Minutes 2/5/2011MANSFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING - FEBRUARY 5, 2011
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Attendance: i1�1a` VyWJe$;@[oppg(ftnn, Chris Cormier - Hayes, Leonard Epstein, John
Walgreen, and Directox�I� MAR Joe convened the meeting at 8:30 a.m.
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Secretary's report" M1 µtes of the January meeting were reviewed and approved.
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Treasurer's report.` "1'Yi� Ve�glr$s report was unavailable. The board discussed the
Mansfield Bank's pending $25 /month service fee on accounts requiring two signatures on checks.
If necessary we will apply for a waiver but if such charges are imposed the board agreed to move its
account to another bank.
Librarian's reports. The librarians' reports were reviewed and details discussed.
OLD BUSINESS
FY 2012 budget. Janet has heard nothing further about the proposed budget.
Microfilm reader. Janet will be picking up the dedicated computer for the microfilm reader
next week. Patrons will not be able to download e -books (as previously thought) to the new
computer because the software is proprietary (Adobe Digital Edition) and licensed to specific
computers. Audiobooks and music will be available for patron downloads on the new terminal.
LSTA grant. Janet and Mary attended a workshop to help in the preparation of this year's
grant application, which is extremely complex and voluminous. $7,500 grant. Application due in
early March. Need letters of support from interested people. Joe will be having a speaker on the
use of Linkedin.com and will put Janet in touch with the lecturer for a possible program at the
library.
Public printer. The public printer has been problematic. Janet has decided to buy another
one since prices have fallen significantly.
NEw BUSINESS
Gifts. Jay Barrows had again donated card holders to the library.
Programs. Upcoming programs were reviewed.
Next meeting. March 5, 2011.
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ing wr adjourned p1 9:45 a.m.