The summer reading program theme is Catch the Beat! Three different music programs are planned throughout the summer. Signups for the program are now online as are the lists for the summer reading for the middle and high schools.
Library Trustees
BEDFORD FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Minutes
June 12, 2007
Meeting called to order at 8:11 p.m.
Present: Trustees present were H. Cohen, R. Dyer, A. Hafer, L. O’Connor, M. Pulizzi and M. Ross. S. Getty was absent. Director R. Callaghan and Assistant Director V. Abraham were also present.
Library bills were circulated for signatures.
Secretary’s Report:
R. Dyer made a motion to accept the 5/8/07 minutes. Seconded by M. Ross. Vote: 6-0 to accept.
Director’s Report
Director Callaghan reported:
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The summer reading program theme is Catch the Beat! Three different music programs are planned throughout the summer. Signups for the program are now online as are the lists for the summer reading for the middle and high schools. |
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The Lexington Lions Club donated $500 to the Library for large print books. |
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The merit reviews have been submitted to Town Hall. |
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The Garden Club planted the flowerbeds outside the library. |
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The Director will look into the costs of traffic counters at each door to gauge the volume of patrons that use the library each day. |
H. Cohen made motion to accept the Director’s Report. Seconded by A. Hafer. Vote 6-0 to accept.
Unfinished Business:
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YA/Reference Room – Update |
The Director will be speaking with Kim Bolan, author of Teen Spaces, on Thursday to discuss the YA/Reference Room project. He will review the ideas for the project and get information on fees, schedule etc. The Board suggested getting options for the space on what could be done at different costs and to see if Kim is attending ALA in Washington at the end of the month, so the Director could meet with her. The Director has also received information from Demco, a library supplier who offers services on building redesigns.
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FY07 Budget – Reserve Fund Transfer Request |
The Director wants to request $1,000 from the Finance Committee to cover a shortfall in the personal budget. The shortfall is due to the resignation of the co-head of circulation which entailed paying out owed vacation funds. These hours were not budgeted for and need to be replaced to balance the budget. It was suggested to request funds in the next budget that could cover occurrences such as this.
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Saugus Public Library - The Director informed the Board that the Saugus Public Library is now closed because of budget cutbacks. This means that they are immediately decertified by the State. The Director requested that the Board vote to deny borrowing privileges to Saugus residents. |
M. Pulizzi made a motion to deny borrowing privileges to Saugus residents. Seconded by M. Ross. Vote 6-0 to accept.
Other Business:
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MLA Public Relations Awards – The Director presented the two awards that Bedford won at the Massachusetts Library Association Conference. Bedford won for best flyer and the P.R. for Pennies award for most cost effective submission. The Director praised Janel Ranney for her outstanding work on the awards. The Board commended Janel and a letter will be sent for her file. |
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ALA Conference - The Director will be attending the ALA (American Library Association) Conference in Washington D.C. from June 21 to June 27. |
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August Meeting - The Director and several Trustees mentioned that an August meeting could have scheduling conflicts. It will be discussed next month. |
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Step Raises and Appointments - none. |
Next Meeting: Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at 8 p.m.
Motion to Adjourn: 9:15
M. Pulizzi moved to adjourn and M. Ross seconded. Vote: 6-0 to accept.