Library Board

MINUTES Tuesday, April15, 2014 4:00pm at the Farmington Public Library Staff Conference Room FARMINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD Members Present: Paula Nickerson, Dick Gerding, Maryann Thompson, Mary E. Keller Members Absent: Dan Sheesley, Judy Castleberry, Dr. Carletta Tompson, Staff Present: Jenny LeeRy@, Karen McPheeters I. Call to Order 4:06 Mary Keller, Vice Chair II. Amendments to and/or approval of the minutes of the previous meeting a. Motion to approve minutes made by Dick i. Seconded by Maryann ii. Approved unanimously by board members present III. Old Business a. Review of statistics and monthly report to the City Manager 1. Comment about useage decreasing in proportion to budget b. Vote 1. Computer and Internet Policies A. Motion to approve policies made by Dick B. Seconded by Paula C. Approved unanimously by board members present 11. Study I Media Room Policies A. Motion to approve policies made by Dick B. Seconded by Paula C. Approved unanimously by board members present 111. Open Meetings Resolution A. Motion to approve policies made by Dick B. Seconded by Paula C. Approved unanimously by board members present IV. New Business a. Policy review i. Material Selection Policy ii. To be voted on in June 17th meeting b. Director's Report 1. Commendation on letter sent by director to patron who challenged a book in the collection  A. Young Adult Collection is intended as a "transition" to adult collection. B. Graphic novels are a genre- stories told in pictures a. Graphic novels can sometimes also be "graphic" C. The library encourages parents to be involved in what their children are reading - the library does not have legal status as a "parental substitute" D. Patron has 30 days to respond E. Another challenge was resolved by re-cataloging the book ... in question- cataloging mistakes can and do sometimes happen 11. Repairs on building are being done as needed, and as budget will allow A. The building is currently being painted a. Rotunda will be painted for the first time in 10 years B. Plans to repair sidewalk, and other concrete, ad stucco C. Plans to re-upholster children's furniture D. Plans to replace faulty thermostats E. Question about insurance a. Collection and data are both insured c. Annual Budget 1. Asked for $4,102,752 A. Priorities a. Restore hours b. Restore materials (30%) c. Restore Programming 11. Currently at $3,912,267 A. 10% less than requested B. Reductions a. Travel 1. American Library Association annual conference will be in Las Vegas this summer b. Hardware/Software c. Computer supplies d. AIV Security e. Library management systems f. Library books g. Media h. Programming C. Some expenses are fixed costs 111. Shiprock is still in the budget at 20 hours per week A. Still unsure about future of Shiprock branch B. Possible new location in new Office of Dine Youth building  a. Depends on formal agreement between Navajo Nation and City of Farmington. C. Shiprock branch will not be able to remain in current location when ODY re-locates to new building tv. Advisory board members are encouraged to attend public input meetings V. Adjournment- 4:56 Next meeting June 17, 2014 Approved by board on June 17,2014 ;!~.~ Name i:. ~Title f;- 17 ---If Date -17/Y Title Date