Minutes 07-19-11
APPROVED 08-16-11
Hedberg Public Library
Board of Trustees Meeting
July 19, 2011
Minutes
Trustees present: Chuck Goldstein, Dave Carlson, Kathryn Shebiel, Randy
Golackson, Cathy Jennings, Doug Derby, Lois Smith.
Trustees absent: Carole Bennett, Quiana Polk.
HPL staff present: Bryan McCormick, Carol Kuntzelman, Emrick Gunderson, Jean
Yeomans, Sharon Alfano, Michelle Dennis, Sharon Grover, Mary Buelow, Janet
Morehart.
The meeting was called to order at 4:30 p.m. by President Goldstein.
Approval of Minutes
Golackson moved for approval of the June 21, 2011 board meeting minutes.
Presentation
Library staff member Laurel Fant gave a demonstration of taking inventory of the
library collection using RFID equipment.
Review of Operating Statement
Board members reviewed the statement. No action was required by the board.
Expenditure Approval
Smith moved for approval of the July 20, 2011 expenditure list. Golackson
seconded and motion carried.
Reports
Activities Report—Library staff gave reports of recent activities.
Board members questioned whether or not the city insurance would reimburse
the library for expenses incurred in the installation of the new HVAC compressor.
McCormick will provide more information at the next meeting.
ALS Report—McCormick said the ALS Board discussed how the reduction in state
funding will impact the ALS budget.
Friends of HPL—There was no meeting held in July.
Old Business
APPROVED 08-16-11
ALA National Conference—While at the ALA Annual Conference McCormick
talked with a consultant about how we might conduct a needs analysis for a
branch library in the southwest part of the city. The consultant mentioned
visiting churches, businesses or local community groups and getting feedback
from them too if we are correct with our assessment that the neighborhood
would benefit from a branch library focusing on children and teens. If we are in
agreement that is a need for the neighborhood then we would have future
partners to help make that a reality. McCormick also met with a consultant who
will be connecting him with the Information Research Officer who works with the
US Embassy library in Russia The Embassies typically have funds available for
projects and this may be one way to find funding for future partnerships and
visits from Russian librarians.
McCormick also met with Comprise Technologies, a company that we currently
work with to manage our computers and printers for patron use. They have a
system that will also network with our automation system, and will allow patrons
to pay fines or make donations to the library, and be able to use a credit card.
We have looked at other companies and up to this point we have not found an
ideal solution for our needs, but this company and product does look promising.
They will be providing more information and quotes on a system for us in the
near future.
New Business
Teacher Loan Cards—Grover gave background information on the current
system of offering school cards for teachers to borrow materials. She said
teacher cards would be issued to only one person and that means an increased
responsibility of the individual teacher for return of the materials. A draft policy
will be provided for the board at the next meeting.
Communications
McCormick shared notes of appreciation that he received for great library
service.
Golackson moved that the public meeting be adjourned, Jennings seconded
and motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 6:05 p.m.
Submitted,
Janet Morehart