HomeMy WebLinkAboutLibrary Trustees 05/05/2018MANSFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
Board of Trustees Meeting - May 5, 2018
Attendance: Nancy Breef-Pilz, Dana Hourigan, Marianne �IVlpaclIREGE4i ED11on, Leonard
Epstein and Director Catherine Coyne. Nancy convened the meeti g �M RM OFFICE
Secretary's report. The secretary's report for April was ALOA al#rkea.0
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Treasurer's report. The treasurer's report was reviewed a. • •appiReed' -
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Librarians reports. The librarians' reports were reviewed and highlights discussed.
RFID. Bibliotecha continues to work on minor problems with the RFID system. On site
technicians have visited and made minor adjustments, e.g. temporarily disabling sound, re-
positioning wires and equipment, etc. Overall system responsiveness has increased.
MUNIS. The town has implemented a new financial system. Payroll and billing will be
streamlined and warrants will be approved remotely.
Friends of the Library. The annual Friends meeting was April 26. Donation volume is
down as are book sales $5,580 in calendar 2017. Donations remain significant, however, at
approximately $11,000.
OLD BUSINESS
Space planning. A better work space has been made for Darcy at the circulation desk.
NEW BUSINESS
Staff development. Catherine in looking into a staff development program focused on
dealing with angry patrons and difficult situations. The trainer is Rita Gavelis and is experienced
and well -recommended. The board approved the program, tentatively scheduled for June 11, and
agreed to closing the library for the required time. Staff evaluations are also planned for Jane.
Meeting with town manager. Kevin Dumas met with the board to discuss the overall
operation of the library as well as his initial assessment of the Town's goals and priorities.
Behavior policy update. Catherine reported a disagreeable incident involving a patron who
refused to leave when her child was excessively loud and disruptive. The police were called to
intervene. Catherine had all staff members involved prepare written reports of the incident.
Catherine recommended and the board approved a review of the library's behavior policy with
updates as needed.
Mass. Library Trustees Association. The board voted to renew membership
(approximately $100 for five board members).
Next meeting. June 9. The meeting was adjourned at 10:40 a.m.
Leonard Epstei cretary