HomeMy Public PortalAbout1995.09.21 LBT MinutesMcCall Public Library Board Meeting
September 21, 1995
The meeting was called to order at 4:10 pm. In attendance were Gloria Cantrell, Clyde
Archer, Mary Clemmer, Marilyn Summers, and Susie Reddick.. Gloria read the
minutes of the last meeting which were approved.
With regards to library bills, Marilyn has submitted our recent bills according to the City
Council's request.
In Gloria's staff report, she mentioned that as of October 1st we will have VALUELINE,
a computer information source, available for use by stock market investors and the
general public. The price for this service is $525, which is being donated by the
combined efforts of two local investor groups.
Gloria also noted that she attended a meeting in Cambridge at which she presented
her process for acquiring information about composers which was to be used for the
SummerFest brochures. She received a negative response from the University of
Idaho Dean of Library Services, and a real lesson in how NOT to use our computer
services.
Gloria informed us that we will receive a $400 grant from the State Library toward our
Internet fees.
With regards to old business, we discussed nominees for Faye's position as Trustee.
We have received several applications: Leslie Phelps, Pat Todeschi, Tracy Baker,
Kathy Hansen, and Susie Marshall (no written application). Ed Herskel and Bill Barrie
would like to apply but neither lives within the city limits. After discussion, Mary
recommended that we accept Gloria's suggestion to nominate Tracy Baker to fill
Faye's position. Susie Reddick seconded the nomination. Gloria will recommend
Tracy to the City Council.
So far, Gloria isn't having much luck filling the Saturday position. Most candidates
aren't physically able to do shelving. Gloria wants to get someone capable, but
current staff will fill in as necessary until someone is found.
Gloria passed out copies of the library by-laws which board members are to edit and
return to the next meeting for discussion.
Gloria will receive more Internet training next week at Boise State. As of now, we pay
$19.95 for 60 hours per month (starting in October) through a local server. We should
set a time limit to prevent a few people from monopolizing this time. We'll offer two free
hours per month; each additional hour will be charged. Gloria will have a visible log
book and a user guide for patrons to use.
With regards to library policy updates, throw the old ones away!!
Gloria has done some research into the proper temperature for the library from the
perspective of the books and it turns out that what's comfortable for people (68 to 70
degrees) is also the best temperature for books.
Gloria has sent a letter to the City Council requesting a $5 per year increase in fees for
the next two years for our county residents/patrons.
We need to complete our evaluation of Gloria by October 1st.
Gloria read her letter to Carol to the board. To date, she has received no formal
response, but Carol continues to patronize the library.
With regards to new business, we welcome the community to check out our new mural,
refurbished conference room, etc.!!
Gloria feels really pleased with all the technology we have to offer our patrons.
We're still looking for a high school student to fill the page position. Gloria has asked
LaVerned to advertise the position to the student body.
No report on the Department Head Meeting as it was cancelled.
The meeting adjourned at 5:00 pm.
Submitted by Susie Reddick.