08/25/2014-Library Board-Minutes-Regular
Sanger Library Board Meeting
Meeting Minutes
August 25th, 2014
Openi ng
The regular meeting of the Sanger Library Board Meeting was called to order at 7:11
p.m. on August 25th, 2014 in the library meeting room by the Chair, Suzanne Sears.
Present
Members in attendance were Daniel Lopez, Elizabeth Dunn, Dorcyle McClure, Kerry
Baldwin, Chair Suzanne Sears, and Library Director Audrey Tolle.
Approval of Minutes
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The minutes of the previous meeting on May 12, 2014 were presented with corrections
by Audrey Tolle. Daniel moved for approval, seconded by Dorcyle and approved.
New Business
1. New Board member in Place 4, Kerry Baldwin was introduced.
2. Suzanne suggested using this opportunity to appoint the board positions of Chair
and Secretary. Motions were made and seconded; Suzanne was reelected Chair
and Kerry was elected Secretary by unanimous vote.
Library Directors Report
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1. The Library reopened on May 19, 2014 after repairs due to flooding on March
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3, 2014.
2. The efforts of Laura, Betsy, and Erica were commended by Audrey for their many
contributions to the very successful reopening, as well as the Summer Reading
program that followed.
3. Feedback from patrons has been very positive and supportive regarding the
rework and changes.
4. The Tocker grant for new furniture & shelving has been received and the order
has been placed, a brief 1-2 day closure may be required for installation.
5. The summer reading program was very successful; - A total of 241 patrons of
various ages registered for summer reading, and 71 turned in reading logs at least
one time. Total attendance at summer events was 315.
6. Part-time library assistant Erica Kaufman coordinated our summer reading
program for the first time, which started less than a month after our reopening.
She started an innovative alternative for traditional elementary story times, called
the Elementary Learning Labs that offered science-related activities for kids.
7. Erica also took on both a kickoff "Ice Cream Social" in the square and an end-of-
summer Doctor Who party. She & Lynne put together several activities and
theme-related refreshments for the party, which was heavily publicized and
brought in attendees from other cities.
8. Other S.R. Highlights were: Professor Brainius, the only paid performer, courtesy
of the Friends. 30 attended his high-energy show. Along with Doctor Who, the
teens liked the craft events, with the yarn vases and friendship bracelets being the
most popular.
Proposed Revision of Meeting Room Policy
1. There was a lengthy discussion of the meeting room policy. Key items discussed
were requirements for advance and multiple bookings, deposits and possible fees
relating thereto, potential insurance liabilities as concerning the library and the
city, keys and access, and whether any usage should occur without library
personnel being present. The board recommended that usage by non-city groups
be limited to normal library hours. It was decided by consensus that Audrey
would explore these issues with the Sanger City Manager prior to preparing a
draft of a revised policy to be approved in the near future.
Revision of Checkout Policies
1. The revisions to the Sanger Library Circulation Policy as prepared by Audrey
Tolle were reviewed and discussed.
2. Daniel moved for approval, Suzanne seconded and the revised policy was
approved unanimously.
New Artwork in the Library
1. The installation of new artwork in the library was discussed including the display
of appropriate works by local students and patrons.
2. The creation of a large mural to be displayed inside the library was discussed, it
was suggested that the mural might be done by a volunteer local artist on one or
more large canvases enabling it to be moved or stored as necessary.
Adjournment
Meeting was adjourned at 8:36 p.m. by the Chair, Suzanne Sears. The next general
meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on November 17, 2014, in the Sanger Library Meeting
Room.
Minutes submitted by: Kerry A. Baldwin - Secretary
Approved by: Audrey Tolle – Library Director