08-10-1995 Minutes
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The Salina Public Library Board of Trustees held their monthly
meeting Thursday, August 10, 1995, at 4:00 p.m. in the Campbell
Room.
The following Board members were present: Jack Howard, Mary
Jarvis, Jan McMillen, Roger Struble, Jim Sullivan, Janet Wilbur,
and Billie Winkler.
Jack Howard called the meeting to order. The minutE!s of the
July meeting were approved as written.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
STAFF INTRODUCTIONS: None
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY REPORT: None
CENTRAL KANSAS LIBRARY SYSTEM REPORT:
submitted by Helen Heath on August 7.
CKLS Exec. Committee Meetings:
July 12, Belleville
Mr. Swan informally interviewed potential
applicants for vacant reference position while
attending the June A.L.A. meeting in Chicago.
Exec Committee voted to recognize 5-year CKLS
employees with a modest check ($25.00) rather
than a gift.
A written
report was
Discussion will be forthcoming regarding the
report of the system grant review committee,
the CKLS system review (self-study), and
books-by-mail.
August 9, 1995, Great Bend. Budget hearing.
Septemb~r 13, 1995, Great Bend. Fall Assembly
Since July 12, Mr. Swan has had 2 on-site interviews with
candidates for the reference position. Both were recent M.L.S.
graduates. No announced decision as yet.
1996 BUDGET:
a vote.
The Board discussed the 1996 Budget then called for
95-21 On motion made by Jim Sullivan and seconded by Roger
Struble it was RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees for the Salina
Public Library adopt the 1996 Budget as proposed and published.
Motion Carried. 8-10-95. p. 477
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VIDEO SELECTION POLICY:
policy.
95-22 On motion made by Jan McMillen and seconded by Janet
Wilbur it was RESOLVED THAT: The Video Selection Policy be accepted
on first reading. Motion carried. 8-10-95. p 478.
The Board discussed the video selection
VIDEO SELECTION POLICY
INTRODUCTION AND MISSION STATEMENT:
The Salina Public Library collects a wide range of
videocassettes for the home use of its patrons. The scope of the
collection includes instructional and how-to-videos, classic
movies, foreign films, children's and family-oriented videos,
management and training tapes, American contemporary videos and
cultural performance videos including concerts, operas, plays and
music videos. Balance in the collection is sought in order to
serve many interests, but emphasis is placed on those videos that
help to build the information resource area of the Library's
collection. The Library also seeks to fill an important gap in
regard to the community's video access by providing a collection of
video titles not readily available at local retail outlets.
GENERAL SELECTION PROCESS:
The Library's video selector has the responsibility for
coordinating the selection, acquisition, and weeding of the video
collection. The selector seriously considers suggestions from the
public for specific videocassettes. Unfortunately, due to
budgetary constraints, the Library can only acquire a limited
number of new videos each month.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTION:
Because of the great diversity of materials there is no single
set of criteria that can be applied to all videos. Some items are
selected for their artistic merit while others serve the
informational and recreational needs of the community. In
developing an archive collection of films of significant quality,
the library does include contemporary feature films that~ have been
critically acclaimed, have won awards, and are thought to have
lasting value.
Additional criteria
videocassettes:
used
in
determining
the
purchase
of
1. Recogni tion of prizes and awards given by critical or artistic
organizations such as The Motion Picture Academy or The National
Society of Film critics.
2. critical approval by recognized, authoritative review sources
such as Video Rating Guide. Library Journal. Booklist, Film
Comment. and Video Alert.
3. Material that has been shown on public broadcasting stations.
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4. Material that pertains specifically to Kansas or the city of
Salina.
5. Material based on classic books, poems, or historical events.
6. Consideration of high-quality performances and accurate
content.
GIFTS AND DONATIONS:
Gifts and donations will be accepted with the understanding
that they become the property of the library. The video selector
will determine the use and disposition of all donated materials and
gifts.
The Library reserves the right to approve or reject any video
purchase suggestion it receives from the public. No videos
specifically designed for school or college curriculums will be
acquired by the Library. All videos under consideration must be
priced under $49.00 (exception may be made for videos sold in
series or sets). Each video's contribution to the Library's
collection and to the citizens of Salina.will be considered before
a purchase decision is made. .
FINANCIAL REPORT:
No Comments.
STATISTICAL REPORT: Billie Winkler attended the Children's Summer
Reading Party held on the lawn south of the Library August 4.
Compliments to the Children's staff and volunteers for planning and
providing the wonderful atmosphere which accommodated between 400-
500 people.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT: Joe reported the Library won first place float
in the Tri-Rivers fair parade this year using the parade's theme
"It's a Jungle Out There". The library also had a fair booth in
Heritage Hall at the Bi-center.
The library has two openings in Children's for part-time
shel vers, two openings in Circ for part-time shel vers and one
opening for part-time clerk.
The library will publish a public information newsletter
toward the end of September. The newsletter will be circulated to
the Friends of the library, patrons, and non-library users. The
library would like to make this a quarterly happening.
The new Collection Development Policy (which is in the
developmental stages) and Video Policy will become a part of the
Library Policy manual.
Joe will investigate the feasibility of a $30,000 grant
opportunity (Born to Read) from the ALA. The grant targets at risk
families. It is a partnership grant with health care providers.
Filing deadline is September 22, 1995.
BOARD COMMENTS: Jan McMillen related Mary Maley's concerns about
where the Kansas Department files that are in the area to be
renovated would be placed. Joe assured everyone the issue would be
addressed when the details of the renovation project were
discussed.
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95-23 On motion made by Billie Winkler and seconded by Roger
Struble it was RESOLVED THAT: The Board of the Salina Public
Library Adjourn. Motion Carried. p 480. 8-10-95
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