HomeMy WebLinkAboutLibrary Board Minutes 03.13.2018Minutes ofthe
Laurel Public Library Board of"i
March 13, 2018
Attendin
Bill Hanson
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I xie Feller.
Clair Killebrew
Samantha Barnhart
Arthur Voil-ele
Nancv Schmidt
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inutes
Clair motioned that the minutes ofFebruarN 2013 be accepted as read. Samantha seconded the
motion. Motion passed.
Correspondence
$500 gift card was donated to the library through the Washington Companies 2019 **pay It
Forward- Charimble Oving Program. Sierra I larbison had submitted a request throu0i i her
employer. N -lantana Rail Link, for the library to be considered for this generous gift. Dixie
motioned that we accept the gift frorriThe Washington Companies with the intent to purchase
DVDs and books 1'(-)r the library. San -i seconded the motion, Motion passed.
Circulation Report - compared to same time period last year...
Traffic: Lip 1.8%., circulation: all items circulated totaled 3,709 (inClUding 342 eBooks). book
circulation was up T3 3%), media circulation was up 20.5%, eBook checkouts f'()j- this month was
10.9 "4 of total book cirCUI,1t1O11. we CirCUlated 608 iters to partners and 67 items from other
libraries: o�ornpjt��rs: internet Use \\,as LIP 8.4%. children's use was down 45,8%, wi-It use was
down 15.4%. piAtron cards: city reoistrations made up 58.'I'r� of library Users, county patrons
and non-resident registered patrons 12.5%, There were 77 tech assists in February.
Old Business
The Montana State Library has sent our funds for the Library Aid Grant and the Library
Federation. Nancy N� III turn the check in to the clerk,"treasurer next week,
Plans are set for Bill, Dixie, Arthur, and Nancy to attend the annual confierence in Bozeman next
month. Reoistrations are paid, rooms are hooked, and travel is provided. Each will report on their
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conference experience in May.
Clair and Nancy attended the Federation meeting in I lardin on Saturday. March 10. 201 xc3.Aside
frena morning travel being a bit dicey, the meeting was very, interesting and decisive. Staff frons
Montana State Library explained a bit about changes conning f'()r the reporting of spent funds for
each library. The Federation by -lakes were updated after a great deal of discussion. Plan of
Service was adopted as presented with changes to come Im each library. and monies available to
each library will increase slightly.
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The hUdi-let for the library has been completed and submitted to the clerk."treasurer. Board
members had no cluestions about the amounts budgeted for each line iter. They will be available
to ans\kcr questions from COU1161 members if needed.
Nancy has sus.,, i . --
suggested that the light fixtures in the library building be changed to the nc\v LED
low xvatt fixtures. Board members suggested that Outside lighting also be considered for
replacement along with the cost of installing lights in the parking lot. Nancy will get a Couple
quotes for or the next. ineetinil. DiSCLISSiOu about paying for the change followed. Dixie motioned
that money from library donations be used to cover the cost of'changing, the light fixtures.
Samantha seconded the motion. 1%,lotion passed.
New Business
The ELSA (Excellent Library Service Award) is being presented at the annual conference in
Bozeman. Nancy has submitted Laurel Public Library for the award. The library has met' II of'
14 criteria for the award. This is 8 more than needed to nicct minimum standards.
-file next Upcoming mecting, isI
going, to be the Montana Shared Catalog meeting in Helena, May
4". 22018. Nancy is planning on attending the meeting and training offered.
Sherry Fenner has presented the idea of creating a play area in meniory of her dawgliter. Miranda.
in the children's section ofthe library. She is sponsoring whatever the Board and stafl'decide to
create. A mural has been SLh-1,21CSted alon
g with a -chalkboard- and painting of Bella. After some
diSCLISSion, it was decided that a mural on the north wall would be perf'ect !'()I- our children's
section. Claire motioned that the painting ol'the mural be accepted and proceed as planned.
Samantha seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Other
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Addressin<,! the Board
None
Next regular meeting
April 10, 2018
Dixie motioned the Board meeting be adjourned, Bill seconded the motion. The motion
passed, the meeting adjourned at 7:09 pin.
Respectfully subin i tted.
Nancy L.'sOlmidt