HomeMy WebLinkAboutLibrary Trustees 06/02/1984MANSFIELD PUBLIC LIB"ARY TRUSTEES
June 2,, 1984 9 00 A.M.
AUG z 9 1985 I
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Chairman Salachi welcomed Tors Marie Willis back to the f_olc
after a long sojourn with an illness. He also welcomed Mrs.
Dinah Amsden, Director of the Mansfield Public Library who
was present for her first full meeting.
Mr Salachi expressed the trustees' gratitude to Peg Brad-,
ner for the tremendous job she has performed since 1974 for
the Mansfield Public Library.
Treasurer's report was accepted.
Mrs. Horton read a letter from the Artful Hands Quilting
group. They will have their future meetings at the Foxboro
Library.
Mr. Salachi reviewed his efforts in the search for new 1i
brary space. He stressed, "we have to keep in mind all
available land, new highways in the town have opened areas
of potential sites. To mount a. campaign for anew library,
we need a consultant and we need a map of the now owned town
property."
Mr.. Salachi met with Mr. Chad Maurer, Town Manager; concer-
ning a past suggestion of associate trustees (people with
expertise in a certain.area) to attend the Trustees' meetings
on a regular basis to advise the Trustees. An associate mem-
ber will be a non-voting member. Por. Maurer will consult the
Town Counsel.
A disucssion of the lights in the Director's office followed.
It was decided to visit the schools remodelled into libraries
in Brockton and Medway on July 17, 1984 and have a meeting at
the Library at 7:30 P.M.
Mrs. Seifert made the motion to go into closed session tc dis,
cuss the current Director's salary, Seconded by Mrs Horton.
VOTED.
Mrs. Seifert made the motionwith a second by Mrs Horton; to
start Mrs.Amsden, Director, at Step #1, Level F, as of June 6,
1984 and to move laterally until she earns her M.L.S. - then to
level G at the same step. VOTED. Mrs. Amsden signed her contract,
The Trustees returned to open session.
The Trustees reviewed the hiring procedure and were in complete
accord. We should have started earlier in the year and we
should have limited the amount of interviews during a session.
Mrs. Morton commended the efforts of Chairman Salachi in the plan
ning and organizing the interview sessions.
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The changes in the annual meeting of the town were made in
the budget. Under the Capitol Budget, the safety wort: in the
library is progressing.
Mrs Amsden informed the Trustees that she had talked to Brock-
ton regarding the SEMINET project.
Mrs. Seifert gave an update on the Centennial Meeting and in --
formed us that banners are being made. Next meeting June 5.
Sirs. Willis is working on the update of the library policy.
During a recent rain, the newly renovated doors in front of
the library suffered. Jim Amsden was called in to lift the
doors and tighten the screws. The staff was unable to lock the
door prior to his assistance. The Trustees reminded Mrs, Amsden
of the policy and she will speak to the staff.
Mrs. Seifert made the motion to hold off on the polyurethane
coat on the doors until fall, and to keep the stain as is.
A second from Mrs. Willis. VOTED.
The painting bids need a public bonding record for invitation
to bid. The Highway Department may be able to do the preparatory
work. On a motion by Mrs, Iiorton, seconded by Mrs. Willis, it
was VOTED to ask Joe Zeneski to negotiate with the .P,egal.,Paint Co.
for their bid.
Mrs. Amsden will start the Cable T. V. course on June 6, 1984,
Channel i.
A Motion by Mrs. Horton, seconded bN'r Mrs. Willis, to purchase
any informative pamphlets from A. L. T. A. for the Trustees'
Library shelf and to purchase a neva Trustees folder. VOTED.
The Summer Youth Department reading program is underway. There
will be a historical theme. T.he Centennial Committee is helping
with this.
As a result of the recent vacancy of the Technical Services Li-
brarian, and the internal posting of this position, two applica-
tions have been received at this time.
Mrs. Horton made the motion to accept the resignation of Cheryl
Tobin and to appoint her to the substitute list. Seconded by
Mrs. Willia. VOTED.
On a motion by Mrs. Horton, with a second by Mrs. Willis, it was
decided to follow the recommendation of Childrens' Librarian
Janet Campbell to appoint Donna Finlayson as a page in the Youth
Department. VOTED.
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The Friends of the Library Book Sale was very successful.
The Trustees and Mrs Amsden discussed the Library Work Plan
update:
Improve custodial services.
Emphasize capitol improvements.
Further the library service in the Town of Mansfield.
Project the electronic technology (cable TV and computers)
On a motion by Mrs. Seifert, seconded by Mrs. Willis, the above
was VOTED.
On the basis of Janet Campbell's excellent evaluation, and by
a recommendation by Mrs. Bradner, the Trustees voted her a full
step increase - Step 9, Level C. Motion by Mrs. Seifert, secon-
ded by Mrs. Willis.
The inventory report of library furnishings (i, e.,replacement
costs of antique furniture, building and land, all estimated by
Mrs. Bradner) must be submitted to the Town Accountant by mid. --June.
Librarian's Report:
Statistical reports are not completed for last month.
A modern emergency light was installed.
The Friends' program was wellrattended.
We have the usual custodial problems. (One person emptied
the waste baskets ONE DAY during the whole week.)
The monthly report will be put in the new folder.
Adjourned at 1:05 P.M.
Next meeting to visit Brockton North (Montello) and Medway
libraries from schools <, meet at 100 p.m. at the Library on
July 17, 1984. Meeting of the Trustees at 7:30 P.M.
Respectfully,
Marion D. Horton, Secretary