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Board of Library Trustees

Regular Meeting

Mountain View, CA · August 21, 2017

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Public Library City of Mountain View 585 Franklin Street Minutes Library Board Boardmembers Beckman-Harned, Vogt, Vice Chair Lopez, Chair Donahue Monday, August 21, 2017 7:30 PM Gossamer Conference Room 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Donahue called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Present 3- Max Beckman-Harned, Vice Chair Elena Lopez, and Chairperson Paul Donahue Absent 1- Nicole Vogt 3. MINUTES APPROVAL Motion - M/S Beckman-Harned/Lopez to approve the Library Board minutes of the July 17, 2017 meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4- Beckman-Harned, Stock, Vice Chair Lopez, and Chairperson Donahue Absent: 1- Vogt 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC - None 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5.1 Library Card and Borrowing Policv The policy was discussed and it was decided to wait to finalize it so the Board could get input from the Friends of the Mountain View Library on the proposed renewal of items in the Friends of the Library collection. 6. NEW BUSINESS 6.1 Results of Summer Reading Program 2,539 people participated in the program and read a total of 25,672 books so far. 6.2 Statistics for Year End June 30, 2017 City of Mountain View Page 1 Library Board Minutes August 21, 2017 Library performance measures were discussed. Trustee Lopez asked for a breakdown of program attendance by age group. Director Macek will include this in her report next month. 6.3 Year End Accomplishments The list of library accomplishments above and beyond the day-to-day service was reviewed. 7. BOARD/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS, UPDATES, REQUESTS, AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Trustee Stock mentioned that all the previous benchmark reports are available and could be moved to the library website. Trustee Lopez said that in lieu of a geographic analysis of cardholders the library could reach out to underserved groups by connecting with groups like Headstart, public housing, and the Day Worker Center. 7.1 Director's Report Director Macek presented the report and answered questions. 8. DONATIONS - None 9. AGENDA SETTING/PLANNING - Joint meeting with the Friends of the Mountain View Library - Reading Program presentation by Stephanie Lane - Library Card and Borrowing Policy 10. ADJOURNMENT - At 9:10 p.m. Chair Donahue adjourned the meeting to the next Library Board meeting to be held on September 18, 2017. City of Mountain View Page 2

Agenda

Public Library 585 Franklin Street City of Mountain View Agenda Library Board Boardmembers Beckman-Harned, Stock, Vogt, Vice Chair Lopez, Chair Donahue Monday, August 21, 2017 7:30 PM Gossamer Conference Room 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. MINUTES APPROVAL Minutes for the July 17, 2017 meeting have been delivered to Board members and copies posted on the Library bulletin board. If there are no corrections or additions, a motion is in order to approve these minutes. 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Board on any matter not on the agenda. Speakers are limited to three minutes. State law prohibits the Board from acting on non-agenda items. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5.1 Library Card and Borrowing Policv 6. NEW BUSINESS 6.1 Results of Summer Reading Program 6.2 Statistics for Year End June 30, 2017 6.3 Year End Accomplishments 7. BOARD/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS, UPDATES, REQUESTS, AND COMMITTEE REPORTS No action will be taken on any questions raised by the Board at this time. 7.1 Director's Report 8. DONATIONS - None City of Mountain View Page 1 Printed on 8/18/2017 Library Board Agenda August 21, 2017 9. AGENDA SETTING/PLANNING 10. ADJOURNMENT Adjourn to the Regular Meeting of September 18, 2017 at 585 Franklin Street. Meeting date, time, and venue are subject to change. AGENDAS FOR BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES - The specific location of each meeting is noted on the notice and agenda for each meeting which is posted at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Special meetings may be called as necessary by the Board Chair and noticed at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting. - Interested persons may review the agenda and staff reports at the Library, 585 Franklin Street, the Friday afternoon before each meeting at 4:30 p.m. or soon thereafter; or online at http://laserfiche.mountainview.gov/Weblink; and they are available during each Board meeting. SPECIAL NOTICE—Reference: Americans with Disabilities Act, 1990 - Anyone who is planning to attend a meeting who is visually or hearing-impaired or has any disability that needs special assistance should call the City Clerk’s Office at (650) 903-6304 48 hours in advance of the meeting to arrange for assistance. Upon request, in advance, by a person with a disability, agendas and writings distributed during the meeting that are public records will be made available in the appropriate alternative format. Also upon request, in advance, an assistive listening device can be made available for use during the meeting. - The Board, Commission, or Committee may take action on any matter noticed herein in any manner deemed appropriate by the Board, Commission, or Committee. Their consideration of the matters noticed herein is not limited by the recommendations indicated herein. SPECIAL NOTICE—Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Library Board regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the Library, located at 585 Franklin Street, during normal business hours and at the meeting location noted on the agenda during the meeting. ADDRESSING THE BOARD, COMMISSION, OR COMMITTEE - Interested persons are entitled to speak on any item on the agenda and should make their interest known to the Chair. - Anyone wishing to address the Board, Commission, or Committee on a nonagenda item may do so during the "Oral Communications" part of the agenda. Speakers are allowed to speak one time on any number of topics for up to three minutes. City of Mountain View Page 2 Printed on 8/18/2017

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