05-22-1997 Minutes
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The regular monthly meeting of the Salina Public Library Board
was at 4:00 p.m. Thursday, May 22, 1997, in the Campbell Room.
The following Board members were present: Kristin Seaton, Jack
Howard, Joe Lock, Nancy Chandler, Roger Struble, Jim Sullivan, Janet
Wilbur, and Tom Arpke. Others present were Joe McKenzie and Cynthia
Smull.
The Board President, Janet Wilbur called the meeting to order.
Minutes of the April 24, 1997, were discussed.
97-15 On motion made by Jack Howard and seconded by Joe Lock it
was RESOLVED THAT: The April 24, 1997, Board minutes bE! accepted as
printed. Motion carried. 5-22-97, p. 532.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None
STAFF INTRODUCTIONS: None
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY REPORT: Nancy Chandler reported. that new
Friends Board members were introduced. The new puppet stage will be
ready for the Children's Grand Opening on May 31. The design and
color of book bags for resale was discussed.
DISCUSSION: Joe reported on the Classification Committ.ee
discussion. Before the meeting next month a complete report will be
sent to the Board.
ACTION ITEMS:
library.
The Board discussed internet policies for the
97-16 On motion made by Jim Sullivan and seconded by Kristin
Seaton it was RESOLVED THAT: The Board accepts the recommended
policy for the internet on first reading. Motion carried, p. 532,
5-22-97.
INTERNET ACCESS
Children's Library - Lower Level
5.
1.
These terminals are for use only by children who
library card and are in the 8th grade or under.
be accompanied by a parent or guardian or have a
sign a permission slip.
The Library will post warning signs at terminals and on
screen that some material found may be objectional and
information may be dated and inaccurate.
We will try to provide the pamphlet on Child Safety on the
Internet for parents to read.
We are investigating filtering software at this time and
may subscribe on a trial basis to cyberpatrol.
Library staff are working to set up an opening
terminals in the Children's Library that lists
recommended and interesting sties for children
have a
They must
parent
2.
3.
4.
screen for
numerous
to search.
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Adult Library - Main Floor
1. The terminals on the main floor will be reserved for
patrons who have a library card and have completed 8th
grade.
There will be no filters on these terminals.
In both departments, we will also develop an acceptable
and unacceptable use policy.
2.
3.
CHANGE ORDERS:
The Board discussed the change orders.
97-17 On motion made by Jack Howard and seconded by Nancy
Chandler it was RESOLVED THAT: The Board approves change order
number nine (9). ADD for changing valves for the irrigation system,
ADD for concrete stoop at the West door, and ADD emergE~ncy lights at
both restrooms. Total ADDS cost $1,224.83. Motion carried. 5-22-
97, p. 533.
97-18 On motion made by Jack Howard and seconded by Roger
Struble it was RESOLVED THAT: The Board does NOT accept the proposal
to eliminate seeding and erosion control and install sod at the
sloped area at the South Terrace, listed as change ordHr number ten
(10). Motion carried. 5-22-97, p. 533. p. 533.
FINANCIAL/STATISTICAL REPORT: Joe reported the 1997 Poetry Series
the Library helps to sponsor was a success. The Library is also
helping sponsor the storytelling for the Smoky River FHstival.
The stats move up and down as the construction continuE~s.
LIBRARIANS REPORT: The Library received a $500.00 donation for
Prater Memorial for the purchase of books. Joe acceptE~d the plaque
given to Mary Jarvis by the City, for her service on the Library
Board.
On Tuesday the Tech Coordinator started to move the
Joe will be attending the ALA in San Francisco this
June 26, 27, and 28. The Board changed the June meeting
instead of June 26.
The summer reading program is "97 Bazillian ways 1:0 Read". The
Salina Journal is doing a feature article on the Grand Opening of
the Children's Department.
BOARD COMMENTS: None
computers.
year on
to June 19
ADJOURNMENT: Th e being no fùrther business to come bE~fore the
Board the n was adjourned by Janet Wilbur, Board President.
JUNE 9, 1997
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