Library Trustees

BEDFORD FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY

Minutes

April 19, 2005

 

Meeting called to order at 7:10 pm by Chairperson, Rosemary Dyer.

 

Present:  Trustees D. Crowell, R. Dorer, R. Dyer, L. O’Connor, M. Ross, P. Russo and Library Director, Meredith McCulloch.

 

 

New Business:

Motion to Postpone Reorganization

L. O’Connor motioned to postpone reorganization of Trustee officers and Corporation Trustees.

R. Dorer seconded.

Vote: 6-0 in favor

 

Deny Services to Medway

R. Dorer motioned to restrict services to Medway if Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners does not certify them.  P. Russo seconded.

Vote: 6-0 in favor

 

Director Candidate Interviews

Trustees conducted interviews of the next three candidates selected from the pool of 22 applicants.  A pre-established list of questions covering a wide range of topics including but not limited to the candidates views on the role of the library, technology and patron services as well as their personal skills, experience and management style. L. O’Connor moderated interviews.

 

Due to the lateness of the hour, discussion of candidates was postponed to the next meeting.

 

Adjournment at 10:20:

M. Ross motioned to adjourn.  Seconded by R. Dorer.

Vote: 6-0 in favor.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Peter Russo

Secretary Pro Tem