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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
November 17, 2022
MEETING MINUTES
The Board of Trustees of the Brookings Public Library met on Thursday November 17 at 12:00 pm in the Historical Room at the
Brookings Public Library.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Kathy Miller, Stephanie Carroll, Linda Richter, Doug O’Neill, Denise Hall
OTHERS PRESENT: Nita Gill, Shane Andreasen
1. Call to Order
Kathy Miller called the meeting to order.
2. Approval of Agenda
Kathy Miller approved the meeting agenda with no changes added.
3. Approval of Minutes
Kathy Miller approved the Library Board meeting minutes from October 13, 2022 with no changes or corrections added.
4. Old Business
No old business
5. New Business
5.1 Approval of Bills:
Kathy Miller moved to approve the October 2022 bills. Denise Hall seconded. Motion carried.
5.2 Social Media Policy
Doug O’Neill asked if certain information could be legally blocked, removed or censored if it’s viewed as negative or aggressive
on social media. He wondered if there was a way to intercede without removing. Nita Gill stated that comments could be hidden.
The policy does mention moving complaints or negative comments to a private venue such as chat or messaging. Denise Hall
moved to approve the Social Media Policy. Doug O’Neill seconded. Motion carried.
5.3 Library SWAG
Nita Gill shared some examples of items being considered for purchase to promote the library. Some current promotional items
are running low in stock and this is a chance to create new SWAG. The Library Board members appreciated having visual
examples to review. Doug O’Neill moved to approve the request. Linda Richter seconded. Motion carried.
6. Other Items & Reports
6.1 Financial Report
Nita Gill presented the review of the 2022 budgets through October to the Library Board members.
6.2 Librarian’s Report
Nita Gill presented the Librarian’s Report to the Board. Trunk or Treat was a great success. Jenny Kluck introduced a graphic
novel book club for teens at a local middle school and eight people showed up so far. New YA programs will be introduced in
2023. KELOLAND aired a story about the library’s maker lab. Kathy Miller mentioned hosting a teen maker lab event. Nita Gill
stated that Nancy Swenson and Jenny Kluck are in the planning stages for a teen maker lab event. A part time position is
currently available at the library and more than twenty applicants have applied so far.
7. Public Comment on Items not on Agenda
Doug O’Neill mentioned a KELOLAND news story highlighting libraries that are no longer charging fines because it was no
longer cost effective. Nita Gill explained that any fee changes would have to go through the proper channels for consideration
and she also mentioned that the library has hosted events in the past where a patrons’ fees would be removed if they donated
items to a library-hosted charity program. Kathy Miller discussed books designed for people with Alzheimer’s. Doug O’Neill
suggested the book Lone Dog Road by Kent Nerburn for a group read. Kathy Miller and Doug O’Neill would both like to continue
serving on the Library Board of Trustees. Their terms expire in 2023 and they have not heard whether their terms have been
extended or not. Kathy Miller mentioned that the South Dakota State Library is hosting a webinar on November 29 and
December 1 entitled A New Technology Plan for 2023. Kathy Miller stated the Mystery Book Club is still active and while it is not
an official library program, she would like to promote it via the library’s newsletter. Nita Gill will discuss the idea with Ashia
Gustafson.
8. Next Meeting: Thursday, December 15 at 12:00 PM in the Historical Room
9. Adjournment
Kathy Miller adjourned the Library Board meeting at 12:25 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Ashia Gustafson
Director of Library Services