Library Activities
FEBRUARY 2012 LIBRARY ACTIVITIES
Present: Art Burr, Gayle Bachik, Jane Anderson, Leroy & Stella Horsley, Mike & Daisy Hickman
Art noted that there were a few computer problems, so the library was closed on this day. Mark Callier is working to get all aligned.
The account balance to date is $19,151.65. Received a rent adjustment letter from Al Rasmus,noting that the rent beginning March 1 is $633.22. We had overpaid the estimate for January's rent by $18.08; so the rent for February totalled $615.14, which was paid this night.
Gayle reported that a number of volunteers came on Saturday and Sunday to set up the new library space, clean and shelve the books. All went well.
The Bill Sullivan fundraiser is scheduled for October 12 at City Hall, tickets to be $10 in advance, $12 at the door.
Art received a memo from the Foundation Board asking that we not use the lobby area for anything. Daisy will be meeting with Joanne Beilke on Monday, 2/12, and will discuss this topic, among other suggestions and guidelines in coordinating with the Museum and the Art Association. The open house for the Heritage Building is scheduled for April 21; more information will be coming from Daisy's meeting.
Mike noted that the Wallace House committee will be loaning some historic books for the open house for display purposes.
Spring book sale: Steve May had suggested that due to a shortage of books, the spring book sale should be set aside. The consensus of the board is that the sale should be held to maintain a cohesive relationship with the City. Steve P. and Art asked Steve May to look into obtaining the unsold books after the Y book sale, which he did. We can pick up the books from the Y gym at 4 pm on Sunday, March 4. Gayle also will arrange a book drive for donations for our May sale.
Steve Prothero was not able to attend due to medical problems. Until he is able to return, the board discussed sharing his duties. Art will draw up a "function list" of the duties of the Director for further action.
Purchase of furniture for the children's area and progress on the grant applications for computers and furniture was discussed. Stella will obtain a bid for the children's area table and chairs, and Gayle will work on a budget for the grant applications.
No further business,meeting adjourned.
Stella Horsley
Secretary/Treasurer
JANUARY 2012 LIBRARY ACTIVITIES
January 12 Library Board Meeting.
Present at the Board Meeting - Steve Prothero, Steve May, Ernie & Stella Horsley, Daisy & Mike Hickman, Jane Anderson, Vickie Garvin
We met in the Museum space to get a "feel" for the expansion area.
Steve P. gave an overview of the agenda items that Art is working on:
a.)To feature a different volunteer each month on the web page. Suggestion was okayed.
b.) Local authors - Art has arranged with Gina Ochner for a book signing and presentation on May 9.
c.) Brochures - Art is working on a new brochure for the library.
Steve May: reported on the storage space at city hall. As part of a compromise with the Heritage Foundation, the library has lost the small closet space, but the city has agreed to allow the continued use of the room there for storage. The storage unit at A Storage Place has been surrendered, and we have received a refund of $276.74. Steve discussed the book sales in City Hall, and is working with Tracy Davis regarding same.
Steve Prothero:
Membership totals as of current date - 602 names on the roster, 208 have paid the dues.
Donations to date - 64 people have donated $2,263.
Surplus bookcases sale results - all but three of the bookcases were sold ($95). The remaining three have been broken down for disposal.
Lineal feet of our current "collections" - Figures to be 8,062 inches in the library.
Vicky O'Dell had an idea about creating a Young Adult catalog category, when the library expands. It was suggested that thoughts be focused on any other category or separation topics.
The new lease agreement has now been signed by Ernie; Steve will present it to Al Rasmus and keep a copy in the library records.
Steve was looking at Costco for 2'x4' tables - found they would cost $33 per table. Something to think about.
He also checked with the Chair Store regarding outfitting the reading area; they will negotiate with Steve on furniture and prices.
An open house for the new library space was discussed; this will be further planned when we are ready.
It was agreed that the February amnesty for overdue books be in place.
New volunteers have signed on - two couples and two women. Open hours will be expanded to: Monday through Thursday, 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm; Friday, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm; and Saturday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
A "meet and greet" volunteer/board member evening dessert and discussion is in the works. January 26 at 6:30 pm is the first choice; or January 19. Steve will work out the date with Ann Rasmus. (Jan 26 confirmed).
Renovations will progress shortly. Steve is working on the needed permits and costs. He presented an architect's sketch of the improvements, which was approved by the board.
No further business, meeting adjourned.
Stella Horsley
Secretary/Treasurer
January 28. Workers reassemble bookcases in former museum space. Top picture: Ernie Cooper. Bottom picture: Steve Prothero and George Bachik.
January 31 Director Prothero reports:
Planned new library hours will include the addition of evening hours (4 - 7 pm) on Tuesday through Thursday and afternoon (1- 4 pm) on Sunday.
Welcome to new volunteers Gayle & George Bachik, Janet & Steve Templar, Sandy Cooper and Paula Guiles.
The library will be closed for remodeling beginning Wednesday February 1 and reopening (if ready) on Monday February 13
January statistics: Visitors 691, circulation 716, computer users 132. new applications 25, 2012 dues paid 26, income $866.56, expenses $1,153.93