02-16-2006 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 Thursday, February 16,2006, in the Tech Center Meeting Room.
The following Board members were present: Lynne Ryan, Harris Rayl, James
Hall, Betsy Scholten, David Hawksworth, Debbie Divine, Sheldon Lilak and Janice
Ostrom Others present were Joe McKenzie, Sandy Wilcox, Mike Wilson, observer for
the League of Women Voters and David Clouston from The Salina Journal.
Betsy Scholten called the meeting to order and asked for any changes or
additions to the January Board minutes. No changes were suggested.
06-03 On a motion made by David Hawksworth and seconded by Harris Rayl it was
RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees of the Salina Public Library
approves the minutes of the January, 2006 Board meeting. Motion passed. P.776.
02/16/2006
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY REPORT:
Friends meet next week. They are working on sorting books for their next book sale.
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DISCUSSION: CLASS Update
CLASS is going well. Lori is pleased with the use of the scholarship program for class
fees. Classes are held in many different locations throughout Salina. Betsy commented
that she is hearing more talk about CLASS around town. Lori Berezovsky had several
new people in her Monday night book discussion that had heard about it through the
CLASS catalog. Discussion was held on the possibility of hiring a part-time helper for
the CLASS program. Lori Brack is also working on creating a volunteer program for
the Library.
DISCUSSION: Planning update
Joe McKenzie went over the goals from the last planning process and where the new
planning process is going. He spoke about the experience library concept. Discussion
in the planning meetings have focused around books and reading, outreach, virtual
library, CLASS, public relations and the Tech Center. Sheldon reported about seeing a
TV program on Danish Libraries and their concept of providing a dating venue. Betsy
also suggested focusing resources at the Library for business development. Lynne Ryan
also mentioned her concept of some type of bookmobile program.
FINANCIAL REPORT:
Joe reported that the library received appropriations in January. Discussion was held
on the financial report format.
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STATISTICAL REPORT:
Tech Center continues to be very busy. Internet use in Youth Services continues to be
high. We will be setting up several of our older computers in the Youth Services
Department for homework use.
The Library issues 100 to 150 temporary visitor cards every month.
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LIBRARIAN'S REPORT:
Joe reported that the Library will be open to the public on Monday February 20th. We
were not able to get the SIRSI upgrade scheduled for that day. Our Oracle database
management system will need to be upgraded to be compatible with the SIRSI upgrade.
We have two more self check units on order. We are 4 to 6 weeks from putting those
into service. We may possibly locate one over by the video section for checkout. We are
also going to be using a new security system for video and audio items. The other will be
located in Youth Services.
The em ail overdue project has taken more time than thought due to some problems with
SIRS!. Art has been working on this with SIRSI, but there is still an issue with people
not getting their pre-notice.
The Coffee Bar business seems to be increasing. They have new staff in that area. Jason
will be working with Bret on some promotional programming.
The exhibit committee met on Feb 15th, they had 6 or 7 people wanting to exhibit in the
coffee bar area.
Bret is taking the leadership class through the Community Foundation.
We received an estimate from Pestinger's on a solution to the warm air problem in the
training lab. Joe has been in contact with the architect on this project.
NEW BUSINESS:
NOMINATING COMMITTEE:
Betsy Scholten and Janice Ostrom will serve on the Nominating committee. They will
have recommendations for the Board by the March meeting.
BOARD COMMENTS:
Sheldon asked about new members for the Library Board. Debbie said we have had
several people interested in serving on the Board. She will be making those
appointments to the Board.
06-04 On a motion made by Janice Ostrom and seconded by Sheldon Lilak it was
RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees of the Salina Public Library adjourns
the February 16,2006 meeting. Motion passed. P. 777, 02/16/06
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Board, the
meeting was adjourned.
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