HomeMy WebLinkAboutLibrary Trustees Minutes 10/5/2002MANSFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING -OCTOBER 5,2001;
Attendance: Nancy Breef -Pilz; Chris Cormier Hayes; Leogai'd 1âś“psteih; Joseph Flynn;
John Walgreen. The Director, Janet Campbell, was also present. Joe Flynn convened_ the meeting
at 8:30 a.m. in the Certuse Room of the Mansfield Public Library. p P . d
Secretary's report. Minutes of the September meeting were not yet available.
Treasurer's report. Chris presented the Treasurer's Report which was accepted.
Librarian's report. Janet presented her monthly reports and the board discussed various
highlights.
Budget 2003. On instructions from the Town Manager, Janet has prepared a budget
reflecting a 4.5% salary increase, notwithstanding the library's Step program which is predicated
on 3% increments. Funds appear to be available because of unspent funds from several
departments being returned to the Town, and from receiving more state aid than had been
anticipated. The Town has $37,000 available for non -union salary increases, of which $10,000
would be needed for library staff.
The board agreed that revising the library's Step schedule is appropriate and efforts should
be made to bring MPL's salaries closer to market rates.
Patron guidelines. Janet distributed copies of new patron guidelines.
NEW BUSINESS
LSTA grant. Janet discussed the library's LSTA (Library Services and Technology Act)
grant and explained that the library will close on a Monday morning for a sensitivity training
session. Janet will have to buy two computers to accommodate all the software required.
Museum of Fine Arts pass. The price has increased but the board agreed to continue the
program because of heavy usage.
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Halloween. The board approved hiring a guard as in past years.
Holiday closings. The board approved closing at 1:00 p.m. on Christmas and New Year's
Microfilm reader. The reader has been converted to coin operation (cost $350).
Library book club. The club has been discontinued because of decreasing participation.
5 year plan. Work on the new plan will start with Cheryl Bryan, a SEMLS representative,
visiting the board. A date will be set in the near future.
Confidentiality. The library's confidentiality policies were reviewed, particularly as they
affect parents inquiring about their childrens' checkouts.
Next meeting: November 2, 2002, 3:00 p.m. The meeting was adjourned 10:15 a.m.