HomeMy WebLinkAboutLibrary Trustees 12/01/2018MANSFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
Board of Trustees Meeting - December 1, 2018 RECEIVEQ_
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Attendance: Nancy Breef--Pitz, Dana Hourigan, Marianne Mackie, Jean Mallon, LMMFIELD
Epstein and Director Catherine Coyne. Nancy convened the meeting at 8:15 a.m. MASSACHUSETTS
Secretary's report. The secretary's report for November was reviewed and approved with
a minor correction.
Treasurer's report. The treasurer's report for November was not yet available and will be
forwarded by email.
Librarians reports. The librarians' reports were reviewed and highlights discussed.
NHS tutoring A group from the high school's National Honor Society is available for
weekly tutoring on Tuesday afternoons. Usage has been sporadic so far.
Burbio. Burbio is up and running with many people signing up.
Electronic bulletin board. Catherine has been in touch with Mike Ahern, thinking about a
possible location.
Lighting The current lights are going to be replaced with LEDs which should significantly
reduce the library's power expense. Brightness will be variable.
Front desk book drop. The under desk book drop has been located and returned to set -vice,
modified to make it more easily accessible by the staff. A new, spring loaded model, would cost
almost $1,000.
Copier. Catherine is investigating the feasibility of acquiring a new copier capable of using
credit cards for payment.
OLD BUSINESS
Staffing. Fran will be officially off the books December 28. Kitty is handling cataloging
and Catherine hopes to have a new children's librarian by January. Other libraries are also
recruiting for YA staff. Avery (library page) may be asking for a leave of absence. She doesn't
drive and her mother is ill.
Director's goals. Progress was reviewed and discussed.
Director's evaluation process. The board reviewed an exemplar from the Hatfield Public
Library. Jean suggested using it as a model for Mansfield and it was agreed to discuss it further at
the January meeting.
NEw BUSINESS
Budget FY2020. The board reviewed and approved the proposed draft of the FY20
Operating Budget. The draft budget is due December 7.
Holiday hours. The board approved closing at noon on December 24 and at 3:00
December 31, subject to coordination with the Town offices.
Next meeting. January 5, 2019. The meeting was adjourned at 11:10 a.m.
�Geonard Epstein,-----aly