Library Board

August 20, 2018 Board President Larry Jirsak called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m. in the library auditorium. Roll Call The following members were present: Larry Jirsak, Lori Dahl and Mandy Ostdiek. Also present was Library Director Walker and Senior Office Associate Tracy Parr. Tracy will be recording the meeting minutes. Notice of Meeting and Agenda The meeting was preceded by publicized notice in the Fremont Tribune and the agenda displayed in the municipal building, online at www.fremontne.gov/library and distributed. A copy of the open meeting law is posted continually for public inspection and is located near the entrance to the Board Room. Reading of Minutes Board Member Dahl moved to approve the July 16th minutes. Board Member Ostdiek seconded it. Carried. Unfinished Business - Technology Plan. The edits made by the Library Board have been made and the technology plan was submitted to IT. We will have to do again in 2020. New Business – 1. Homeschool Patron Code. Library wants to change the number of items homeschool kids can check out. In order to do that we need to add a new homeschool patron type added to our ILS. This would allow them to check out up to 100 items at a time instead of the 20 items regular patrons are allowed and prevent their accounts from being locked out of electronic resources. No action needed and all of the Board members in attendance are in agreement that this is a good idea. Reports 1. Directors Report - Director Walker discussed the lighting problem in the library and that we are seeing about getting some or all fixed and changed to LED with leftover CIP money. Director Walker explained that the computer changes for internet access has reduced problems and been very helpful to staff. She also told the Board that Sonia Vanderworth has been promoted to Assistant Children’s Librarian and is doing great. The library is working on several big projects, 1) Picture Book City Project, 2) Adult Computer Programs, 3) Halloween Extravaganza and 4) 3D Printer Policy. Director Walker said the library is going to have staff CPR, 1st Aid and AED training Sept. 9th, 30th and Oct. 21st. Tom Christensen from the fire dept. will teach. It will be $20 per card for license and the cost of books. Director Walker discussed the policy manual updates and advised the Board that they would be receiving an entire manual to look over and will have 1-2 months to review. Then it would go to City Council for final approval. She also discussed installing a heater in the back of the book drop area. Director Walker and City Administrator Brian Newton discussed aabout a property near the library. Director Walker advised the Board that NLA is Oct. 4-6 in Lincoln and that continuing education credits can be obtained for 1 day attendance. If interested the library will register them. Director Walker showed all in attendance the new Smart Pens that were purchased from a dyslexia grant and explained how they work. 2. Expansion Committee Report. Director Walker explained that numerous individuals and groups have been contacted about fundraising to no avail. Director Walker is working on the fundraising. Co- chairs Barb & Thom Christensen are working on hosting an event for library leaders. More to come later. With no further business, motion to adjourn was made at 4:25 p.m. with Board Member Dahl making the motion and Board Member Ostdiek seconding it. Carried. (Signed) by Tina Walker, Library Director