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LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES ,
September 10, 1994
Meeting began at 8:05a.m.
Present: Nancy Brief -Pitz, serving as Chairperson in the absence of James Whalen, Linda
Lipson, Leslie Pasch, and me, I'm Jeff Ptaschnik.
Treasurer's Report: Current Balance - $70.776.74
End of Fiscal Year `94 Balance - $71,338.27
Corresondence - Gift List for June/July/August 1994 has been thanked.
Librarian's Report - Number of bestsellers available to patrons was increased.
New Cd-Roms and videos purchased, were indicated.
Report on the Summer program, 1994 and the Adult Programming
Schedule for 1994-95 were presented.
Jeff suggested that a letter be written to Janet Campbell from Jim Whalen congratulating
her on her work with the youth summer program.
Old Business: The Personnel Policy was tabled.
From now on, new positions at the Lirbrary will be posted both at the Library and with
Judith Scott at Town Hall.
Leslie Pasch and Doug Ronald will be going into Boston to get estimates as to the value
of some of our `old' books. Leslie will report back at the next meeting.
The report from Jim on prices for computers, printers, and color printers has been
postponed to the October meeting.
After a discussion of holiday closing hours, a motion was made by Jeff, seconded by
Linda, that the library close on November 23, at 5:00p.m. for Thanksgiving and on
December 24, at 3:00p.m. for Christmas. All were in favor.
It was decided that for future Board meetings, we should stick to the first Saturday of
each month and that everybody should plan accordingly.
A discussion of the Internet was held with the focus being on why Mansfield and/or ABLE
is not yet using the Internet. Leslie will be discussing this at ABLE and report back at the
next meeting. It was indicated that even if ABLE did not/could not move ahead, that
Mansfield should not continue to hestitate.
Jeff suggested that Mary should have her own computer, and it was indicated that Jim
would include this in his report.
The meeting adjourned at 9:20a.m. Motion by Jeff, second by Linda. All in favor.
�! Discussion continued on the use of the printer. The Info Trac rental has gone. There is a
new CD Rom with speakers on it. The Printer cannot print pictures very well and
it is very slow. Two ink cartridges have been used so far, but not too much paper.
The use of the printer will continue to be observed and new alternatives explored,
particularly as they may relate to the purchase of additional CD-Roms.
Wish List for Friends - Leslie will check into prices and passes for Mystic Seaport and
Aquarium and Sturbridge Village.
Gifts - A discussion was held as to whether the Dunns could set up an account with the
Trustees, so they would have their own fund. Leslie will contact them.
Library Behavior Guidelines/Policy - A draft of a Library Behavior Policy developed by
Leslie was handed out and discussed. It was suggested that a copy be sent
to Bill Williams for his reaction and to the town's attorney. A motion was
made by Linda, seconded by Vivian, that the back area of the library, with
couches and two tables, be designated for individual, silent reading and
study. All present were in favor.
Salary Schedule/Personnel Policy - Increase between steps locked in at 3%. Length of
time for longevity - 5 years? A subcommittee of Vivian, Jeff and Leslie
will work on a new draft of a personnel policy.
There was a discussion about reversal of next year's union contract.
MEG - New balance is $37,138.69. Municipal Equalization Grant - State Aid -
Revolving Fund. There was a discussion of purchasing a new CD-ROM
for the childrens' room and a new Printer capable of printing quality
graphics. This could lock into a centralized access vs. individual. Will be
looked into and reported back next week.
Fine/Overdue Limits - Overdue Books - Cannot take more out if any books are
overdue. $3.00 combination of fines - lost mateials - cannot borrow books.
Limit of $3.00 in fines. Motion by Nancy, seconded by Linda to be
changed third week in May. All in favor.
Amnesty Month - Fine free, first two weeks in May. Motion by Linda, second by Vivian.
No fines for the first two weeks in May for overdue books. In lieu of a
fine, it would be appreciated if canned goods could be brought to the
Library. New policy to come into effect third week of May. All in favor.
Signatures for Warrants - Will stay as is for next several months with at least three
Trustees signing the warrant.