03-22-2004 Minutes
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The regular monthly meeting of the Salina Public Library Board of Trustees
was held at 7:00 a.m. on Monday, March 22, 2004 in the Prescott Room.
The following Board Members were present Alan E. Jilka, Sheldon Lilak,
Lynne Ryan, Betsy Scholten, and Tom Arpke. Others present were David Clouston
from the Salina Journal, Larry Allen, Kelly Jones, Joe McKenzie, and Cynthia
Smull.
Tom Arpke called the meeting to order. Tom asked for public comments.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY REPORT: Joe reported that the Friends would be
working the Poetry Series next month. They have a number of applications for the
$1,000.00 scholarships awarded to graduating seniors for doing at least 30 hours of
volunteer service to the Library. They will be evaluating the applications and
making awards soon. They plan on doing something for an Ethiopian book drive.
ORIENTATION: Facility Maintenance: Cynthia Smull introduced Larry Allen
and Kelly Jones the Library's custodial and maintenance staff. Cynthia and Joe
gave a short summary of what Larry and Kelly's responsibilities are, which includes
general cleaning, maintenance, and picking up the library's satellite book drops.
BOARD MINUTES: Tom Arpke called for additions or changes to the February 23,
2004 Board Minutes. There were no changes suggested.
04-09 On a motion made by Sheldon Lilak and seconded by Lynne Ryan it was
RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees of the Salina Public Library
approves the February 23, 2004 minutes as printed. Motion passed. P. 760.
3/22/04.
DISCUSSION: TECH CENTER: Joe McKenzie gave a progress summary of
current the Tech Center Project. Plans have been pushed back a week. A walk
through with contractors will be held on April 15, 2004. Bids will be opened on April
22, 2004 in the Prescott Room.
ACTION ITEM: NOMINATING COMMITTEE FOR BOARD OFFICERS: Tom
Arpke asked for two Board members to be on the nominating committee. Sheldon
Lilak and Nancy Chandler were appointed to the committee. Cynthia Smull will
contact Nancy Chandler to let her know she is on this committee.
FINANCIAL REPORT: Joe McKenzie reported that the Staff Development account
has had heavy use lately. Karen Lewis and Judy Lily attended the MPLA recently
and we have 10 staffers signed up to attend the KLA Conference in Wichita at the
end of this month. Kristi Hansen in Youth Services Department has a good start at
spending their book budget.
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STATISTICAL REPORT: The Reference Department had a busy month with the
Internet use. The Board discussed the stats in general and the stats for video and
DVD circulation in particular. They are a big circulation item. The popililarity of
AN collections seems to be a trend for libraries.
The Board discussed the stats for the Web page. Youth Services Department
sends e-mail of Youth Services Department events at the first of each month to
patrons signed up to receive them.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT: We had a very active month. Youth Services programs
started last month. There is an optional life insurance benefit that is now available
to the staff. The representative will present a program to the staff that is interested
on April 8th. Leadership Salina will be here for an overview of the Library. The
new Ambassadors groups visited local business last week. Among those visited were
Eldorado National Inc., Crestwood Cabinets and Salina Regional Health Center. We
received a very positive response to our visits.
The Poetry Series is coming up. This will be a world-class event. There is a
good line up of quality poets.
Next month is the Librarian's evaluation. The governor appointed! Joe
McKenzie to INK (Information Network of Kansas) Board. The program is self-
funded. No tax dollars are used. INK's executive director is the only paid! employee.
Staff department heads are working on developing policy on having an
"Internet use only card" and acceptable use of PC's by staff.
BOARD COMMENTS: Board members asked about the Intern from Bethany
College. Joe reported that the Intern had decided that the work here was not varied
enough to suit her expectations and has decided to complete her internship at the
Lindsborg Public Library. The Reference Department Intern from Emporia State
University finished her internship on Friday March 19th. She preformed well.
Tom Arpke presented a letter he had received from James Swan at the
Central Kansas Library System searching for volunteers for the CKLS Executive
Board. There are four positions open. They meet on the Wednesday after the 2nd
Sunday of the month. They pay mileage to Board members attending meetings.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Board, the
meeting was adjourned.
04-10 On a motion made by Betsy Scholten and seconded by Lynne Ryan it was
RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees of the Salina Public Library
adjourn the March 22, 2004 Board Meeting. Motion passed. P.761. 3/22/04.
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