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Mansfield Public Library
Board of: Trustees Meeting '
October 5, 1985
Meeting called to order. by Chairman Salachi at 9:08 a.m. with all
members present except Mrs. Horton.
The secretary"s and 'treasurer's reports were both accepted as read.
Motion by Mrs. Seifert, seconded by Mrs. Willis, to take $500 from
the .reference account, and $50 from the combined account, to pur-
chase the Museum of Science annual pass. VOTED.
Re: ABLE Mrs. Amsden reported that the request for proposal has
been mailed to 112 vendors and is moving along. Mansfield Public
Library is continuing to bar code. Still hoping to be in circulation
by January, 1987.
Re: Staff schedule P Mrs. Amsden explained the fair labor standards
law which is effective 10/15/85. She also explained a proposal of
three plans regarding the staff schedule. Major purpose is to close
Friday nights ultimately by January, 1987 in conjunction with ABLE
circulation plans. She will bring proposals to the staff and re-
port back to the board next month.
Railing for the handicapped ramp and access is almost ready.
Ret New Library space ^ The chairman reported that the letter to
Mrs. Williams has not been returned from the Town Counsel's office.
Also, the specifications have gone to the Dodge report.
Budget for Fiscal Year 1987 r same format as last year " 3 a.reasa
1. Same level of service
2. 10% reduction
3. Ideal. budget
All are due to Town Manager by November 1, 1985.
MLTA convention will be held on October 26, 1985 in Worcester.
Friends of the Library will have a program on 10/18/85 at 8;00 p.m.
The Community Chorus of the Adult Education Program will perform
at their Christmas meeting on December 13, 1985.
Re; Holiday hours < Motion by Mrs. Seifert, seconded by Mrs. Willis,
to close both Christmas and New Year's Eve at 5.00 P.M. VOTED.
Librarian's report
1. The Interlibrary loan contract has been pulled from Taunton.
Bridgewater public Library will provide reference servile.
2. Both Dinah and Janet have expressed interest in attending
the ALA convention .in New York City in late June or early
July, 1986. More specific information to follow.
Next meeting on November 2, 1985. Meeting adjourned at 11;48 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jeremiah F, Long, Secretary,