Library Trustees

BEDFORD FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY

Minutes

March 13, 2007

Meeting called to order at 8:02 p.m.

Present: Trustees present included H. Cohen, R. Dyer, S. Getty, A. Hafer, L. O’Connor, M. Pulizzi, and M. Ross.  Director R. Callaghan, Assistant Director V. Abraham and Selectman S. Moll were also present. 

Secretary’s Report:

M. Pulizzi made a motion to accept the 2/13/07 minutes.  Seconded by M. Ross.  Vote: 5-0

Director’s Report:

Director Callaghan reported on highlights for last month’s activities:

·        Programming saw excellent attendance with record crowds for the film “The Departed”. The Great Depression series and Dred Scott lecture was also well attended.

·        Ray replaced shades in the meeting room as well as arranging for an electrical outlet for the new OCD projector.

·        The Director commented on the front-page story on the Library in last week’s Minuteman.

R. Dyer made motion to accept the Director’s Report.  Seconded by M. Ross Vote: 7-0 to accept.

Unfinished Business:

One Book, One Bedford:  The discussion schedule for Digging to America was reviewed as well as the programs on immigration and adoption.

HVAC issues:  The DPW will be removing the beech tree in front of the library that was the squirrel access to the building.  The tree has significant decay and is a danger to the public.  Repairs to the heating system should be able to be completed now that the squirrel access to the building has been blocked.

Town Meeting: The Director noted that should the Town Meeting go to four nights, it would conflict with the next meeting of the Trustees on April 10.  It is not anticipated that this will happen as the warrant is shorter than in previous years.

New Business

E-Commerce:  Director Callaghan reviewed new software that would allow patrons to pay fines and fees online with a credit card.  The software is through the Minuteman Library  Network.  The system probably will not be operational until the fall and the Director will keep the Board updated on the project.

Corporation Board:  Abby Hafer was nominated to the Board of the Bedford Library Corporation.  H. Cohen made the motion to nominate.  Seconded by S. Getty Vote: 7-0 to appoint.

Other Business

Meeting Room Audio:  The installation of the system was delayed due to a last minute change in equipment

Young Adults Room:  The Director explained the idea of expanding the YA room to the new trustees.  This subject will be explored further next month.

New Staff: Library Assistants Julie Deneau and Jeremy Robichaud and custodian Paul Brennan. 

Globe Donation:  Former Trustee Julie Turner has donated two globes to the library in memory of her father.  Director Callaghan will accept the globes on behalf of the library at a Saturday March 24^th ceremony.

Step Raises and Appointments:  M. Pulizzi made a motion to accept the step raises and appointments.  Seconded by M. Ross.  Vote: 7-0.

Friends Book Sale: Chair O’Connor wanted everyone to remember the Friends of the Library book sale on March 30, March 31 and April 1. 

Motion to Adjourn: 8:50

A.  Hafer motioned to adjourn and R. Dyer seconded.  Vote: 7-0 to accept.