HomeMy WebLinkAboutLibrary Board Minutes 02.09.2010 Minutes of the
Laurel Public Library Board of Trustees
February 9, 2010
Attending: Clair Killebrew (presiding), Bruce McCullough, Christy Smith, Nathan Baillet, and Nancy
Schmidt
Minutes:
The minutes of January 12, 2010 were read and approved by all present.
Correspondence:
A donation was received in the amount of $100 from Doris Odegard.
Circulation Report:
The library circulated 4,257 items in January 2010. The library circulated 3,515 books or related items
and 742 media items. Traffic for January 2010 was 2,231, up 17 %. Internet computer use was up 5% at
761 users and child computer use was up 56% at 48 for January 2010.
Old Business:
A meeting has been set for February 18 at 5:00 pm to discuss further development of the Library
Foundation. Nathan will inform Suzanne Reymer of the meeting date and Christy will pick up sandwiches
to make this a working supper. The purpose of this meeting will be goal- setting and visioning for the
foundation. Members from the Laurel Public Library FOL will be asked to come to share ideas and help
establish identities for each library group.
Nancy was asked to complete surveys in regards to the BTOP monies the State Library will be requesting
through the ARRA.
The Library Use Policy and Collection Management Policy have been reviewed by the Board. A few
minor changes have been requested and will be approved as changed.
Both the Internet Use Policy and Computer Use Policy are still in the creative process. Nancy stated that
copies of these policies date from 2000 and 2004 so they need a drastic revision.
We are still looking at how to develop an Overdue Collections Policy. Nancy will contact other libraries
about their policies (if they have one) and how we should proceed with developing one for Laurel Public
Library.
The personnel issues have been addressed and seem to be making progress for all library staff.
Nancy stated that the new library certification guidelines have come out and she is up for renewal this
year. As stated in the agreement with the Montana State Library, all library directors must be certified to
receive grant money from MSL. Recertification requires 60 CE credits in Library Administration and 40 CE
credits in Collection Management, Technology, Services to the Public, and Technical Services.
The technology plan is a work in progress also. The funding for BTOP will be a consideration in how our
plan is written. One consideration for us at this time is a need for a new printer since our printer needs
some major repairs. We will put a request in next year for a new copier.
New Business:
Rachelle has not attended the last few board meetings. As part of our by -laws, a member missing three
meetings within a one -year period may be removed by unanimous vote of the rest of the board. Before
we take this step, Clair will send a certified letter to Rachelle requesting an explanation for her absences.
The outcome of this letter will determine whether we look for a replacement trustee or not.
The next Federation meeting will be held in Big Timber on March 20, 2010 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. An
agenda will be sent out by Kate Lewis at a later date. Nancy is planning to attend this meeting (barring
bad weather).
The FOL will be considering their next book sale soon. Nancy would like to suggest they hold the sale
April 9 & 10. She will talk to Karin about this date and report next month.
Nancy stated that she would like to hold staff evaluations next week since Chris & Jenny will celebrate
their one year hire anniversary on March 11, 2010. Nancy will get copies of the evaluation form to board
members at the meeting on February 18`
Addressing the Board:
No one asked to address the Board at this time. n
Next regular meeting:
February 9, 2010
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