HomeMy WebLinkAboutLBMinutes_2008_02_12BROOKINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
FEBRUARY 12, 2008
MINUTES
The Board of Trustees of the Brookings Public Library met Tuesday, February 12,
2008 in the Cooper Room of the Brookings Public Library.
MEMBERS PRESENT: John Kubal, Larry Rogers, Gloria Thvedt, and Tami Watson.
OTHERS PRESENT: Elvita Landau, Cathy Enlow and Peg Whalen
Chair Tami Watson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. John Kubal moved
to approve the agenda with the additional item of an out of state travel request. Larry
Rogers seconded. Motion approved. John Kubal made a motion to approve the
January 8, 2008 minutes as presented. Larry Rogers seconded. Motion carried.
John Kubal moved to pay all bills and salaries. Larry Rogers seconded. Motion
carried.
FINANCIAL REPORT – Since it is the beginning of the year, all budget line items are
good.
LIBRARIAN’S REPORT – Items of note are:
Alison Bruinsma has begun as Young Adult Services Coordinator and we have
filled the remaining Library Assistant I position.
The Buchholz CDs were renewed for 6 months at 4%.
The carpeting in the Children’s Storytime room was replaced with tile and a
colorful rug was added.
Friends of the Library book sale will be Feb. 21-24.
Pride Neon will install the outside signage Feb. 13.
We are studying our small claims policy as to numbers, time and results and will
report to the Board when completed.
Cathy Enlow is working on the strategic plan for moving collection in the redesign
plan. We hope to start the last week in February or early March. This may necessitate
being closed for half to whole day. Following discussion Larry Rogers moved to allow
the Library to be closed for up to one day, if need. John Kubal seconded. Motion
approved.
TRAVEL REQUESTS – The Gates Foundation is offering a conference on serving
Spanish speaking patrons. Five library staff from SD can attend the conference in
Omaha NE on Feb. 17. Elvita requested permission to attend or have a staff member
attend the conference. Gloria Thvedt moved that the Library Director or one of the
library staff attend the Gates Foundation conference in Omaha NE. Larry Rogers
seconded. Motion approved.
Elvita made a request to attend the 2008 MPLA Conference in Salt Lake City UT
from April 29 to May 2, since she is the current SD MPLA representative. Estimated cost is
$1000. John Kubal moved to allow Elvita to attend the MPLA Conference with costs
kept as low as possible.
APPROVAL OF ANNUAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL – Elvita presented the Annual
Report to the Board. Items of note are:
Circulation was up over last year with a total of 254,618.
Over 15,000 people attended programs at the library.
The Fundraising Committee raised more than $51,000.
Over 1,051 children signed up for our summer reading program.
Larry Rogers moved to approve the Annual Report for the City Council. John
Kubal seconded. Motion carried.
The State Annual Report is due by March 15th. The Board will review at the next
meeting.
BOARD EDUCATION - The Board discussed the first 2 chapters of Successful
Library Trustee Handbook. The next 2 chapters will be discussed at the next meeting.
POLICY REVIEW – CONFIDENTIALITY OF LIBRARY RECORDS – The Board reviewed
the current policy on confidentiality. The only change suggested was grammatical.
NEXT MEETING – Tuesday, March 11 at 5:30 p.m.
Larry Rogers moved for the meeting to be adjourned. John Kubal seconded.
Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Elvita Landau, Director