HomeMy WebLinkAboutLBMinutes_2023_07_13BROOKINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
July 13, 2023
MEETING MINUTES
The Board of Trustees of the Brookings Public Library met on Thursday, July 13 at 12:00 pm in the Historical Room at the
Brookings Public Library.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Denise Hall, Kathy Miller, Stephanie Carroll, Linda Richter
OTHERS PRESENT: Ashia Gustafson, Shane Andreasen
1. Call to Order
Denise Hall called the meeting to order.
2. Approval of Agenda
Denise Hall approved the meeting agenda with no changes added.
3. Approval of Minutes
Kathy Miller suggested that Brittany Shaw be listed as the member adjourning the meeting in June. Denise Hall approved the
meeting minutes from June 15, 2023 with the suggested update.
4. Public Comment on Items Not on Agenda
No members of the public attended the meeting.
5. Old Business
5.1 Circulation Policy
Ashia Gustafson presented the Circulation Policy to the board. Kathy Miller pointed out some editorial corrections.
6. New Business
6.1 Approval of Bills
The Library Board members reviewed the June 2023 bills, budgets, and expenditures. Stephanie Carroll asked if the date of
2015 was correct for one of the cashed checks. Ashia Gustafson explained that a patron cashed a check dated November 2015
in June 2023. Linda Richter moved to approve. Kathy Miller seconded. Motion carried.
6.2 Library Improvement RFP
Ashia Gustafson presented an overview of the Library Improvement RFP to the board.
7. Other Items & Reports
7.1 Financial Report
Ashia Gustafson presented the review of the 2023 budget through June to the Library Board members. The possibility of
removing library fines was discussed. The Library Board members would like to review research and reports around the
possibility of removing library fines. The Board requested information about average fines accumulated and paid at the
Brookings Library, the possibility of auto renewals, issues and adjustments other libraries have had to make who have removed
their fines, and the Brookings library staff’s perspective on the issue. Ashia Gustafson will gather data and report back to the
board.
7.2 Librarian’s Report
Ashia Gustafson presented the librarian’s report to the board. The summer reading programs are going very well for all age
ranges and registration numbers are continuing to climb closer to pre-pandemic levels. 886 patrons have signed up for
children’s summer programs. 102 patrons have participated in the teen summer programs. The young adult area of the library
has been rearranged and has received many positive comments from patrons. A $6,000 digital literacy grant from the Public
Library Association and AT&T was awarded to Nancy Swenson. The grant will be used to purchase tablets and arrange digital
literacy classes and trainings. The audio and video upgrades have been completed in the Cooper Room. New indoor signage
has been hung. The activities planned using the VisABILITY grant have been well attended and well received.
8. Next Meeting: Thursday, August 17 at 12:00 PM in the Historical Room
9. Adjournment
Denise Hall adjourned the Library Board meeting at 12:40pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Ashia Gustafson
Director of Library Services