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Minutes September 12, 1987
Meeting called to order by Chairman Salachi at 9:05 am with Doreen Tighe
and Jerry Long absent
Minutes read and accepted
Treasurers report read and accepted
A letter was received from the Board of Library Commissioners informing us of
additional monies from equalization grant_
OLD BUSINESS
ABLE --System to be loaded to correct problem. Tony Silveria was hired as
systems manager. System start up projected late October to early November
Book conversion nearly complete
The Director proposed that funds left in original ABLE appropriation be used
to purchase an IBM computer for circulation backup and office use, allowing
the Apple to be put out for public access. She was advised to move in that
direction by the Trustees
NewLibrarySpace--Colin Cauldwell reported on progress of new building plan.
A discussion ensued, initeated by Alex Salachi concerning a name for the new
structure.
Friends of the Library-- Dinah Amsden reported on latest meeting. Programs
are set through March.
Fundrising Committee --Dinah Amsden and Alex Salachi reported progress on this
front. The Brochure is taking shaps. A discussion ensued as to what to do
with monies in Library building fund. It was decided to turn a portion to be
determined over to the Fundraising Committee.
Gifts --Mansfield Public Library received from the Attleboro Savings Bank the
book PEOPLE AND PLACES OF THE PAST commerating their 125th anniversary.
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Mansfield Public Library Board of Trustees
Minutes September 12, 1987
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It was decided to appoint Dinah Amsden to attend ERLAC annual meeting
A letter was received from MLA announcing Library Legislative Day from
Ilam to Noon on October 7, 1987 and urged attendance to lobby for Legislation.
Dinah Amsden will attend and meet with Senator Locke's office andRepl'Bill
Vernon at various times during the day.
Alex Salachi next presented a plan designed to more evenly divide Trustee
duties and to involve more Trustees actively in the process.
The Trustees met Pat Counoyer, Library Technician, and it was announced that
Karen Argenzio had replace Sean Cloherty as High School Page.
Summer reading was reported as successful.
Meeting adjourned at 11:45 am
Next meeting October 3, 1987 at 9:00 am
Respectfully submitted
Colin Cauldwell
Acting Secretary