Russell Library Board of Trustees

Governance Committee of the Russell Library Board of Trustees Special Meeting, January 14, 2022, 11:30 AM (Online meeting via Webex) Minutes Present: Brandie Doyle (Assistant Director), Jennifer Hadley (recorder), Gregory Harris, Bryan Skowera (chair). Absent: Thomas Russell IV, Alison Williams 1. Call to Order: Bryan called the meeting to order at 11:34 am. 2. New Business A. Change to the Library’s Internet Use Policy Greg moved and Jennifer seconded to approve the addition below to the Library’s Internet use Policy and forward it to the full Board. Emergency Connectivity Fund Acceptable Use Policy Russell Library received funding from the federal Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) to purchase broadband internet service deliverable via mobile hotspots. Any ECF supported equipment and services can only be provided to patrons who declare they do not have access to the equipment or services sufficient to access the internet. The language is based on ALA wording. The hotspots have already been received by the library. The funding is for service through June 30, 2022. The program requires that patrons sign an eligibility form which says that they have no other broadband access. The hotspots are for educational purposes in the broader sense. It is possible that funding might be extended. If not, we can remove the section from the policy. The motion passed unanimously. 3, Meeting Adjournment:Greg moved and Jennifer seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 11:46 am. Respectfully submitted, Jennifer Hadley