HomeMy WebLinkAboutLibrary Trustees 11/03/1984MANSFIELD PUBLIC .LIBRARY TRUS
November 3, 1984 9:00 a.m
The meeting was opened by Chairman Salacchi.
Mr. Long was absent.
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Mrs. Horton read the Secretary's report and it was approved.
Mrs. Willis's Treasurer's report was accepted.
On a motion by Mrs. Willis, seconded by Mrs. Seifert, it was
voted to put the $1000 gift from Mrs. Mary Horton (earmarked for
the building fund) into the Scudder account. Mrs. Seifert of-
fered towrite the thank -you note.
On a motion by Mrs. Willis, seconded by Mrs. Seifert, it was
voted to pay Norwood Trophy for the bronze hardware used in
positioning the Bradner plaque - the funds to be taken out
of the Trustees' account.
Mrs. Amsden informed the Trustees as to the progress of the
electrical wiring. A bid is bo go out.snon.
The Trustees discussed access for the handicapped in front of
the Library.
A discussion of A. B. L. E. followed. A letter of intent passed.
Plans for a vendor proposal and a Title I Grant are underway.
The Centennial Committee will hold their last meeting on
November 15, 1984 at the Library. Mr. Salachi will draft a
letter tothe Centennial Committee expressing the Trustees'
appreciation.
Mrs. Amsden will request a B. L. C. consultant to view the
present Town Hall for possible new Library space's
Mrs. Seifert reported that as the Material Selection Policy
had been updated in 1982, she and Mr. Long agreed that no
changes or additions need to be made at this time.
The Ideal, same level and 10% cut budgets were reviewed. Mrs.
Seifert made the motion to approve the 1986 Budget. Mrs. Willis
seconded the motion. VOTED.
Mrs. Willis made the motion to rescind the restriction of the
Staff""s 1/2 hour paid lunch or dinner hour as voted in May of
1976 Mrs. Horton seconded the motion and it was voted.
Mrs. Amsden reported on the recent N. E. C. A. meeting.
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Polaroid has offered to give six camera to the Library to cir-
culate. Mrs. Seifert made the motion to incorporate the cameras
in our circulation. Mrs. Willis seconded the motion and it was
voted.
Mrs. Seifert and Mrs. Amsden attended a M.I.C.C, meeting and ex-
changed information. Two workshops are being set up. Mrs. Horton
made the motion to approve the time spent by Janet Campbell's
attending the Cable T V. 12 week course. Seconded by Mrs. Willis
and voted.
Mrs. Amsden gave her report. Reorganization of the Library has
been successfully completed. A circulation office has been
created.
For National Library week, a national photography contest is
being planned, sponsored by A. L. A. in cooperation with the
Library of Congress. The A. I. A. theme is A Nation of Readers
The Boston Globe microfilm renewal was discussed. Mrs. Willis
will investigate possible sources for funds.
The Trustees will attend the Selectmen's meeting on November 7,
1984.
Next meeting of the Trustees will be December 1, 1984 at 9:00
a.m. Mr. Chad Maurer will be invited to attend.
Respectfully,
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Marion D. Horton, Secretary
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