Library
Trustees
BEDFORD FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Meeting called to order at 8:00 pm by Chairperson, Rosemary Dyer.
Present: Doris Crowell, Rosemary Dyer, Lynn O’Connor, Michele Ross and Library Director, Meredith McCulloch.
Secretary’s Report of February 8, 2005 was reviewed and accepted. (Note: The March 8, 2005 meeting was postponed due to inclement weather.)
Motion to approve by Ross; seconded by L. O’Connor.
Vote: 4-0
Director’s Report:
Additions to the Directors Report: The new wireless system is up and working and already has a stream of users without benefit of lavish promotion in the Bedford press.
Joanne Maynard, Library Assistant Technical Services, has resigned to pursue other work. Polly Dolan, Library Assistant, has retired after 16 years of service with the Bedford Library.
The Library will be open on Easter Sunday with adequate staff to provide regular services to the public.
Vote: 4-0
New Business:
The Library has
received an unencumbered check from the estate of William Britton in the amount
of $40,000 in honor of Jean Britton.
The Brittons were long time Bedford residents.
Vote:
Director Search:
Library Director Contract: Proposed contract was distributed. Director, Meredith McCulloch, proposes that the contract go beyond the three months probation period, as stated in the Personnel By-Law, to six months. Document must be approved by Richard Reed and Town Counsel. Further discussion of this item was tabled for the next Trustee meeting. Guidelines for interview procedures with Library Director and candidates as well as interview dates were submitted for consensus.
Candidates: Director McCulloch presented an “A” list of
candidates for Trustee consideration.
Two who had applied lacked the required degree (Masters in Library
Science.) McCulloch wrote them to say they did not meet the basic
qualifications.
It was agreed that
interviews would begin April 5 at 7:30 pm with a second meeting scheduled for
April 19 at 7:30 pm. This is one-half
hour earlier than the usual convening time allowing for preparation. Applications were discussed, during which it
was agreed not to interview those who were deemed unsuitable; their written
applications either omitted or failed to match the criteria considered
necessary for the position of Library Director.
Facilities Issues:
Lighting consultants, Berg/Howland Associates (Jeff Berg) have looked into our lighting concerns and needs and will present a plan to us approximately mid-May.
Personnel Actions:
Diane Pyryt recommended for a step increase from step 2 to step 3 after completion of 1000 hours.
Vote: 4-0
Crowell moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:40 pm. Seconded by O’Connor.
Vote: 4-0
Respectfully Submitted,
Doris Crowell
Secretary Pro Tem
03/24/05
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