HomeMy WebLinkAboutLibrary Trustees 04/07/2018MANSFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
Board of Trustees Meeting - April 7, 2018
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Attendance: Nancy Breef-Pitz, Dana Hourigan, Marianne Mackid`,Wa�rlAlalfohi� Le ard�
Epstein and Director Catherine Coyne. Nancy convened the meeting at 8: 10 ZJIT'jAhl _ 8 A I1' 0
Secretary's report. The secretary's report for March was reviewed andit}St.�l't�3j®yTOIE L p
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Treasurer's report. The treasurer's report was reviewed and approv8d._^ - .
Librarians' reports. The librarians' reports were reviewed and highlights discussed.
Budget. The proposed budget has been approved, $912,045, up 0.4% from last year. The
increase includes a new part time librarian (15 hours) for children's room coverage two nights per
week, teen space coverage one afternoon per week, and fill-in reference. Catherine will commence
interviews in June for an anticipated July 1 start date.
Legislative day. Catherine reported on Amy's effective presentation.
Digitization. Catherine is researching prices for digitizing the library's yearbooks and town
reports. The cost will likely be at least partially covered with a BPL grant.
Welcoming space. On June 12 Catherine will be meeting with a consultant, Anna Popp, to
talk about making the library's entrance more attractive.
library.
Correspondence. Sen. Feeney sent a thank -you letter for his recent office hours in the
OLD BUSINESS
Director's evaluation and job description. At 9:05 the board convened in executive
session to finalize the director's performance evaluation. Catherine rejoined the meeting at 10:15
to review and discuss the evaluation.
NEW BUSINESS
Meeting with town manager. The meeting with the town manager has been postponed to
May.
Next meeting. May 5. The meeting was adjourned at a00 . n.
,Eeonard Epstein, Secret ry