HomeMy WebLinkAboutLibrary Trustees 06/03/2000MANSFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING - JUNE 3, 2000
Attendance: Nancy Breef-Pilz; Chris Cormier Hayes; Leonard Epstein; and Joseph
Flynn. John Walgreen was on vacation. The Director, Leslie Pasch, was also present.
Joe convened the meeting at 8:10 a.m. in the Certuse Room of the Mansfield Public
Library.
Secretary's report. The minutes of the April meeting were reviewed and approved
subject to a minor correction. Minutes of the May meeting were taken by John and unavailable
for review.
Treasurer's report. Chris presented the Treasurer's Report which was approved.
Chris reviewed a decision made at the April meeting to rescind the plan to establish our
checking account at Merrill Lynch. Administrative difficulties with Merrill Lynch have led
Chris conclude that it would be too cumbersome. Chris will request Mansfield Cooperative
Bank to waive wire transfer charges (currently $10.00 to receive a wire transfer).
Correspondence. In addition to a SEMLS newsletter, Leslie briefly discussed a package
received from Media One describing a workshop for the use of broadband internet service.
Media One will provide the library with a free internet account (as ICI has done) and the Board
approved the placement of notification stickers on terminals. Leslie commented that the library
is still not included in the Town's intranet.
Librarian's report. Leslie highlighted the monthly reports (including Janet Campbell's
Youth Librarian's Report). The Friends' book sale netted $4,300. The SEMLS home page now
offers the Boston Globe on-line. The Board of Library Commissioners has sent Vivian Sweet a
commendation for her years of service as a board member.
OLD BUSINEss
Budget FY 2001. The library's budget has been approved. Leslie discussed
organizational and staffing plans which have now been funded.
NEW BUSINESS
Labor Day weekend Leslie recommended that the library close for the entire weekend,
as we did last year. Joe inquired about the effects on personnel. The board unanimously
approved closing on Saturday, September 2.
MEG wish list. Janet Campbell recommended the purchase of additional early
childhood literacy kit bags. The board approved acquisition of 15 theme kits in literacy, math,
and science.
Joe asked about acquiring materials from the A&E Biography series. Leslie circulated
current lists of available titles from two vendors. Joe will investigate discount pricing for
libraries.
Child protection seat. Leslie described a recent incident when the staff had to hold a
baby while a patron dealt with another child's difficulty in the rest room and recommended
acquisition of two units at $54.95, unanimously approved by the board.
Programs. A single program was approved: June 19, Jay Mankita, "The Amazing Time
Travel Show."
Gifts Recent gifts were reviewed.
Director's goals and objectives, FY 2001 The board reviewed and discussed Leslie's
goals for next year, noting in particular the need to prepare a new five year plan for 2002-2007.
Joe asked about the feasibility of publishing a monthly list of new acquisitions. Leslie
has historically been reticent to produce such a list thinking it would not be helpful without
annotations. After discussion Leslie agreed to commence preparation of a simple listing of titles
and authors of adult materials only.
The board discussed placement of fiction videos in the children's room (currently shelved
with printed materials).
Next meeting, September 9, 2000.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 a.m.
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