HomeMy WebLinkAboutLibrary Trustees 03/04/2017MANSFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
Board of Trustees Meeting - March 4, 2017
Attendance: Nancy Breef-Pilz, Marianne Mackie, Dana Hourigan, P nEai4a/EfMein and
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Director Catherine Coyne. Nancy convened the meeting at 8:10 a.m. U1 `=-`f _`n C. _'_ F" I � C 0 F F I C E
Secretary's reports. Minutes of the February meeting was reA19d`gr d%pp�rovdP�
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Treasurer's report. The treasurer's report for February was re,iewed anc(ap�iov�cf.
Librarian's reports. The librarians' reports were reviewed and highlights discussed.
RFID security. The board discussed Bibliotecha's presentation in February and the
significant issue of tagging all items in the library which is labor intensive and expensive. Having
the work done by Bibliotecha would cost approximately $30,000. Alternatives might include the
use of various volunteers. The Mansfield Library owns about 94,000 items which would require
approximately 470 person -hours to process.
Personnel issues. Catherine updated the board on various health-related staffing matters.
Nancy encouraged the director to utilize substitutes as much as possible. One of the senior library
technicians is considering retirement in October.
Environmental monitoring. Mansfield is on the waiting list for an MBLC program which
assesses the long term viability of library collections.
YA area. Joe Flynn dropped off preliminary layout drawings and color samples. The
preliminary estimate for furniture and installations is $17,000. Wiring changes could increase costs.
One Book, One Community. The banner is up and will remain in place at least through
March 13.
MLTA membership. The board reviewed a solicitation brochure and discussed membership
for all members.
Five year plan. Catherine discussed the status of the project. The previous plan expired in
2015.
Staff communication. Several ideas have been proposed by staff members. Catherine is
hoping to host a staff cookout in September.
Budget. At a department heads meeting the Town Manager reported that a shortfall remains
which could jeopardize the library's request for additional personnel.
Programs. Amy Rosa's programming has been very successful. "Date with a Book" will be
presented at Library Legislative Day at the state house on March 7.
Mobile hot spots. Catherine has ordered cases to facilitate circulating the devices.
On-line ethics training. Certificates are due April 7.
OLD BUSINESS
RFID checkout and. security system. Tech Logic's representative missed the 9:00
appointment for a presentation. Given Catherine's discussions with two libraries which use the
company's products the board decided to eliminate Tech Logic from its consideration.
NEW BUSINESS
Next meeting. April 1, 2017. The meeting was adjourned at 11:20 a.m.
Leonard Epstein, ecretary