HomeMy WebLinkAboutLBMinutes_2018_05_09BROOKINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
May 9, 2018
MEETING MINUTES
The Board of Trustees of the Brookings Public Library met on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at 5:30 pm in the Historical
Room of the Brookings Public Library.
MEMBERS PRESENT: James Rice, Kathy Miller, Doug O’Neill, Deb Waltman
OTHERS PRESENT: Ashia Gustafson, Nancy Swenson, Jen Anderson
1. Call to Order
James Rice called the meeting to order.
2. Approval of Agenda
James Rice called for approval of the meeting agenda. Kathy Miller moved to approve the meeting agenda with the
addition of 5.3 4H Safety Book. Deb Waltman seconded. Motion carried.
3. Approval of Minutes
James Rice called for approval of the minutes from the April 12, 2018 meeting. Kathy Miller moved to approve the
meeting minutes. Doug O’Neill seconded. Motion carried.
4. Old Business
4.1 Interlibrary Loan Policy
Ashia Gustafson presented the updated Interlibrary Loan Policy. Board members discussed the verbiage on the updated
Interlibrary Loan Policy. Kathy Miller moved to approve the Interlibrary Loan Policy with the addition of the date being
noted. Doug O’Neill seconded. Motion carried.
4.2 Accreditation Hours
Ashia Gustafson mentioned that SDLA is open to register. Board members have completed a total of 23 hours of
continuing education hours. Board members will let Ashia Gustafson know if they will be attending SDLA. Ashia
Gustafson informed the Board members that only 15 hours of webinars can be used towards the 45 hours of continuing
education hours.
4.3 Computer and Network Usage Policy
Section related to the credit card use at the Library. Ashia Gustafson informed the Board members that the City
Computer and Network Usage Policy protect employees that handle other patron’s information. Discussion continued
with the Board members.
5. New Business
5.1 Approval of Bills
The Board discussed the 2018 bills, budgets and expenditures. Deb Waltman moved to approve the April 2018 bills.
Kathy Miller seconded. Motion carried.
5.2 Review and Update of Materials Selection Policy
Ashia Gustafson presented the Material Selection Policy. Update language due to changes and addition in the Library’s
collections. Board members moved to table Materials Selection Policy until policy shows the changes (updates).
5.3 4H Safety Book
Ashia Gustafson presented 4H Safety Book request to the Board members. James Rice moved to regretfully decline.
Doug O’Neill seconded. Motioned carried.
6. Other Items & Reports
6.1 Financial Report
Ashia Gustafson presented the review of the budgets.
6.2 Librarian’s Report
Ashia Gustafson presented her monthly report to the Board.
Discussion: Ashia Gustafson mentioned that Ken Jones will be installing the shelving for the YA area next week. Bike
Repair Station will be discussed about where we are going to place the station. Children’s and Teens are getting ready
for the Summer Reading Programs which registration starts on Tuesday, May 29 at 9:30 am.
7. Public Comment on Items not on agenda
8. Next Meeting: Thursday, June 14 at 5:30 pm
9. Adjournment
Kathy Miller moved to adjourn the meeting. Doug O’Neill seconded. The meeting adjourned at 6:28 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Ashia Gustafson,
Director of Library Services