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Board of Trustees Meeting — September 8, 2018
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Attendance: Nancy Breef-Pitz, Dana Hourigan, Jean Mallon. Nancy convened the meeting at 8:10 a.m.
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Secretary's report. The secretary's report for June was reviewed and approved. M, , r :" r' 1IS TT S
Treasurer's report. The treasurer's report was reviewed and approved.
Librarians' reports. The librarians' reports were reviewed and highlights discussed.
Summary of on-site evaluation conducted by Anna Popp from the Mass. Library System. The purpose
was to discuss space planning for the best user experience. Action items include: investigation of a
parking lot sign for the COA and Library displaying hours; painting walls to highlight the different
sections of the collection; de -cluttering the tops of shelves and circulation desk, purchasing literature
racks for community informational materials. Nancy suggested that we meet with the Town Manager
about the items requiring capital expenditures.
Staff Evaluations: The staff evaluations were completed in June. Staff are encouraged and expected to
attend at least one professional development activity.
Family Fun Night: Amy, Kitty, and Catherine participated in Family Fun Night.
ARTS Report: The ARIS Report was completed and mailed by August 17. Based on our statistical data,
we are classified as a "net lender."
Part-time children's librarian position: The position has been filled
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Reference Librarian: The position has been advertised and interviews will be held later in September
Part-time circulation/children's assistant: The position has been advertised and interviews will be held
later in September.
Goals Update: Catherine will email this report to Trustees.
Staff Development Day: Tuesday, October 16, 9 to 12. Customer Experience: Looking Beyond
Customer Service. The Library will be closed until 1 p.m. Nancy made a motion that the Trustees fund
lunch for the staff on the Staff Development Day for up to $200. Dana seconded the motion. The vote
was unanimous.
Library Behavior Guidelines and Policy: Catherine distributed the updates that were discussed. The
Trustees will review at the October meeting.
NELA: Catherine talked about attending the NELA conference in October. The conference will be held in
Warwick, Rhode Island. Catherine will review the agenda and may attend for one day. Another staff
member may be attending on another day.
Next meeting: October 13. The meeting adjourned at 9:45 a.m.
J n Mallon, Trustee