Meeting of the Norfolk Public Library Board of Trustees
October 18, 2006
A regular meeting of the Norfolk Public Library Board of Trustees was held on October 18, 2006 at the Norfolk Public Library. In attendance were Robin Glasser, Library Director; Heather Pisani-Kristl, Associate Library Director; PersonNameMary Jo Gothorpe, President of the Friends of the Norfolk Public Library; and the following Trustees; Harvey Boulay, Kenneth Nelson, and PersonNameMary Jo Gothorpe.
The meeting was called to order at 8:05 a.m.
Approval of Minutes
Deferred
Director’s Report
Mrs. Glasser reported that the book sorter was installed and some minor adjustments are on-going. The sorter is proving to be a great time saver for the circulation staff.
Mrs. Glasser also reported that a Rental Collection of Best Sellers was put on display last Thursday, October 12, 2006. Joe O’Koren, husband of staff librarian, Rose O’Koren, constructed the display table. The rental fee is $2.00 per week with a .25 per day late fee. Several patrons’ e-mailed Mrs. Glasser with congratulations about the program. They were thrilled with the convenience of browsing for best sellers, and the opportunity to rent rather than enduring the long wait of the holds list. The Rental Collection of DVD’s will be unveiled after the first of next year. These programs are provided by the Friends of the Norfolk Library.
Monday, November 5, 2005 was the opening day of the library renovation/addition. Mrs. Glasser announced plans for a One Year Birthday Party to be held on Monday, November 6, from 2:00 to 8:30. The Friends of the Library will provide a birthday cake, baked goodies, coffee or cider and they would also supply servers. The party is being held in the large meeting room, and press announcements and signage will spread the word.
Associate Director’s Report
Ms Pisani-Kristl reported that Paul Hempill, local author, has been holding college admission strategy meetings in the meeting room. After those meetings he has been selling his books, and has donated the profit of $185.00 to the library.
Thirty one meetings were scheduled in the meeting room in September.
Self check usage has been holding steady at 30%. The hope is to increase usage to 50% with efforts at education and suggestion by the circulation staff.
Building Committee/Interiors Report
Mr. Boulay reported that town council has determined that the School House renovation project will need to be managed through the Permanent Building Committee (PBC). Since only two members remain on that committee, restaffing of the committee may delay the bid of the project.
Mrs. Glasser reported that the Circulation and Reference desks should be ready for installation in early November. The library will be closed for several days during the install. At that time, the staff will conduct an inventory of the library collection and some other small housekeeping projects.
Strategic Plan Report
No Report
Friends of the Library Report
Mrs. Gothorpe reported that at the October 2, 2006 meeting the Friends discussed the sale of the car purchased for library use during their juncture in temporary quarters. The car is currently stored at the highway garage, and word is being spread among the DPW staff about the sale.
The FRESH membership drive stuffing party will be held in early January with mailing to all library patrons.
Volunteers will be provided to help during the Book Fair and Puppet Sale on November 29th from 10 – 8 pm.
Old Business
Patrons who responded to the recent library survey are eligible for several prizes. The names were drawn by Ken Nelson, Library Trustee, and the winners will be notified by Ms Pisani-Kristl.
New Business
Mrs. Glasser requests a leave of absence for herself to attend to a family illness. She expects that the leave will begin on Monday, November 22, 2006 and extend to approximately Tuesday, December 12, 2006.
Mrs. Glasser distributed the Agreement Between the Town of Norfolk and the Norfolk Municipal Clerical Employees Association, AFL-CIO-CLC.
Public Comment
None
Next Meeting
The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 15, 2006 at 8:00 am
Adjournment
There being no further business it was moved and seconded and the Trustees VOTED to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 am.
Submitted by
Mary Jo Gothorpe
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