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MANSFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES1,1
AUG 2
May 4, 1985 e,
Meeting called to order by Chairman Salachi at 9:05 a rt
The secretary's and treasurer's reports were both accepted
as read.
Town Meeting Review: Handicap Access - Chairman Salachi
mentioned three points:
1. There is no problem with the budget
2. $25,000 has been approved to hire an architect
3/ The handicapped access must be completed by
October, 1986. There is a need for $5,000 more
for this. Chairman suggests waiting for next
year's town meeting.
ABLE project is coming up on 5/9/85. So far, going quite
well. About 1,000 books have been coded.
Mr. Salachi reported the following from the Friends of the
Library annual meeting:
1. They wanted specific figures re microfiche reader -
printer. They will look into used equipment.
2. They decided to buy a reconditioned IBM typewriter.
Selectric which will be used by the staff. The
present staff one will be made available to the
public for use.
Re new library space, Chairman Salachi made 2 suggestions:
1. A survey of the library patrons to determine their
feelings. Motion by�Mrs. Seifert, seconded by
Mrs. Willis. VOTED. This will be done for about
onemonth. Results to be tabulated prior to June
meeting.
2. Planning: The board was asked to organize ourselves
and lay outour direction in this matter.
It was agreed by the board that the Mary Colpas plaque should
be placed on the cork board outside the Youth Room entrance.
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Mrs. Amsden reported that the staff suggested a reception for
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all volunteers. This will be held on 6/9/85 at 2:00 m.
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- This will consist of a tea for them, and all board members are
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invited.
Chairman Salachi spoke about ALTA membership. Motion by Mrs.
Seifert, seconded by Mrs, Willis. VOTED to take action on look-
ing into this membership for the board.
Trustees Meeting - 2 -
State Board of Library Commissioners
on Mrs. Amsden's progress toward her
by filling out their necessary forms.
May 4, 1985
has requested an up -date
degree. She has complied
Chairman Salachi reminded the board that the Library Director's
contract is up for renewal on 6/6/85 and will be discussed at
June board meeting.
Mrs. Amsden reported that the video cassettes have arrived.
She also mentioned that circulation is going well, and is up
from the previous month.
Meeting adjourned at 11: 15 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jeremiah F. Long
Secretary