11/14/2011-Library Board-Minutes-Regular
MINUTES-SANGER PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
November 14, 2011
Members present at the meeting were: Judie Rodgers, Elizabeth Muir, Rosene Sebastian, Mandy
Stephens, Suzanne Sears, Thelma Johnson, and Vicky Elieson, Library Director
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Rosene Sebastian.
Minutes: Judie made a motion (seconded by Mandy) to accept the minutes as read from the August
2011 meeting. Motion passed.
Library Director’s Report:
1. Fun was had by all who attended the Pokémon and National Smash Bros. Tournament held
recently at the library for National Gaming Day.
2. A three part nutrition class was held with 5 in attendance during the month of October.
3. Upcoming classes include the library book club reading and discussing Cleopatra. Next
Tuesday will be Pet Safety during the Holidays. The knitting and crocheting group continues
to meet on an ongoing basis.
4. Staffing- Lynne has returned to work only part time (due to medical reasons). Betsy has had
her baby and is back working part time. Laura continues with her part time work as well.
5. System upgrades completed in early September were disastrous. Completed again in early
October with much better results.
6. The Friends of the Library annual book sale in September was very successful.
7. Circulation is dropping although the door count is rising.
8. Currently, there is a WWII Exhibit being displayed in the library.
9. Considering various fundraising ideas including an ongoing book sale by the Friends of the
Library and possibly the knitting/crocheting group making shawls for sale to benefit the
library.
Review changes to the Bulletin Board Policy: Policy was reviewed with a suggested wording change
concerning posters of a compassionate nature. These “may be considered for posting”. Suzanne made a
motion to accept the change of wording with a second by Judie. Motion was accepted.
Discussion and possible changes to the Physical Facilities Policy: Discussed physical facilities policy
and possible changes. Judie made a motion to accept new wording to clarify that applications for exhibit
space shall be made through the “Library” Director’s office. Suzanne seconded the motion. Motion
passed to accept wording clarification.
Look at Texas Public Library Standards and determine what additional policies are needed:
Reviewed Administration Standards and suggestions were given as to what additional policies are needed
in this area.
Adjourn: The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 pm by Rosene. The next regularly scheduled meeting is
th
set for February 13, 2012.
*Respectfully submitted, Elizabeth Muir, Library Board Secretary