HomeMy WebLinkAboutLibrary Trustees Minutes 4/7/2007MANSFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY RE-CE- I Vt D
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING - APRIL 7, 2007.': -'
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Attendance: Nancy Breef -Pilz; Chris Cormier - Hayes; Leonard Epstein; Joseph Flynn; and
Director Janet Campbell. Joe convened the meeting at 8:10 a.m. i, i >, b i I _1_ L7
HASSACHUsE T TS
Secretary's report. Not yet available.
Treasurer's report. Not yet available.
Librarian's report. The Librarians' Reports were reviewed and highlights discussed.
OLD BUSINESS
FY 2008 budget. The board discussed the draft budget and forthcoming presentation to the
Finance Commission.
Space: shelving. The board reviewed the new shelving and discussed the addition of similar units
in the young adult area. $500 was approved for design services which Joe will arrange.
NEw BUSINESS
Staff. The library's new'page has started work and is providing significant help with shelving.
Janet noted that Kitty Schacht is expected to return to fidl time duties around the end of August and to help
in her absence the library will seek a temporary substitute through a library employment service run by the
central region.
Collection agency. Janet recently attended a presentation at Sails by a collection agency which
specializes in libraries and charges a flat fee of $8.95 per overdue account. The board will consider a
possible trial of the service in the future.
Envisionware. Janet is investigating the possible use of new software to control intemet access
using patrons' library cards. The board will consider the matter further when pricing information is
obtained.
New computers. The board approved acquisition of three new computers to replace outmoded
models.
Blocking threshold. MPL presently blocks users with $3 in accrued fines. The board discussed
and tabled the possibility of increasing the limit to $10 to be consistent with Sails.
Edaville Railroad passes. The library will purchase two sets of passes at $280 each, limiting
both sets to Mansfield residents.
Neat meeting. May 5, 2007. The meeting was adjourned-at,10:00 a.m.
Secretary