Minutes 01 19 2023 LAB
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Library Advisory Board
January 19, 2023
Assembly:
The Library Advisory Board met in Regular Session on Thursday, at 2:30 pm at the Main Library,
201 Chestnut Street.
Board Members
Assael, Shaun PRESENT Baish, Mary Alice PRESENT
Carbone, Liz PRESENT Conlon, Dennis PRESENT
Dodd, Scott PRESENT Grant, Amy PRESENT
Hennessey, Christine EXCUSED Kozik, Lynn PRESENT
Lawler, Patricia PRESENT Maurer, Kevin EXCUSED
Miles, Linda PRESENT Smith, Ida EXCUSED
Staff Members & Board Reps.
Present: Dana Conners (Library Director), Tom Brimberry (FOL Rep), Ronna Zimmer (EXCUSED)
(Foundation Rep), Yvette Mays (Admin)
Welcome
Chair Linda Miles convened the meeting at 2:30 pm.
The board welcomed the new Library Director, Dana Conners. Introductions were made by all.
Public Comment
No public comments.
Agenda Review
No changes.
Approval of Previous Minutes
The minutes from the last board meeting on September 15, 2022, were sent to the board prior to the
meeting for review.
Motion: Dennis Conlon MOVED, SECONDED by Amy Grant, to accept the minutes of the 09/15/22
meeting as written. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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Correspondence
None received.
Friends of the Library
Tom Brimberry submitted the following report:
• The FOL and the Rotary Club recently presented book bags of supplies and books to Williston
Middle School students.
• Membership has increased.
• Book Sale starts on Friday; February 3rd with a Friends preview night 5:30 – 9:00. Membership
can be purchased at the door. The sale will be open to the public on February 4, 5, 6, and
on February 10, 11, and 12. (at the Northeast Library)
• LEAD awards applications for library staff are open and applications are due by March 31st.
Awards are for library projects or professional development.
Library Foundation
Linda Miles reported the Foundation has just meet today for a Lunch and Learn at the library. Their
formal meeting will be next month.
Director’s Report
Dana Conners submitted the following report:
Projects
• Northchase – architects have been selected. We will have an online survey and a public meeting
for input on the design and needs of the community.
• Project Grace – the county has acquired the plans.
• Holds Lockers – construction is complete, and we are working on the wrap design now.
• Local History Consultant – paid for with LSTA Grant funds. Margot Note is providing expert
analysist of our local history policies collections, services, and space needs.
Budget
• FY2023-2024 – the requested budget has been submitted. We are requesting 2 new positions.
An adult outreach engagement position and a teen librarian with focus on college and career
readiness. We’ve also requested additional funds for eBooks and local history archival supplies.
• Non-recurring State Aid - $120,000 to be spent by 2026. We will hire a consultant to look at our
Hispanic collection and determine how we can serve the community better. We will also fund
professional development for staff.
Staff
• New Staff
o Amber Wilson- Bernard, Library Assistant at Northeast
o Peter Lanier, Library Assistant at Pine Valley
o Chloe Williams (promotion), Library Assistant at Main
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• Vacancies
o ML Children’s Casual PT
• Stellar Awards
o Yvette Mays
o LaCretia Keith
o Christine Ingram
Other
• Strategic Plan – Staff will be working on a new plan for the library and a new mission statement.
• Main Library / Outside – At the 1/23/23 meeting, NHC Commissioners will be presenting an
update on street outreach and adoption of amendment to the NHC code of ordinances chapter
38.
Displays
The library has updated the Library Display Policies & Guidelines to be proactive vs reactive. The policy
updates were shared and reviewed by the board.
Any display that features controversial or potentially controversial topics will be discussed
with the County’s Equity Office, Manager’s Office, and Communications Department to determine
the best way to present the display prior to the display being developed. The Library Director will
coordinate these conversations. Displays will feature only content created by library staff or
organizations endorsed by the library. Content from third parties will only be included with approval
from the Library Director upon consultation with the County’s Equity Office, Manager’s Office, and
Communications Department.
Motion: MOVED, by Mary Alice Baish, SECONDED by Dennis Conlon, to accept the NHCPL Library
Display Policies & Guidelines as written. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Committee Reports
Chair Linda Miles asked all board members to review the LAB committees and to email her if you wish to
be to add or change committees. You can find the committees and her email on the membership
document.
New Business
Meeting Time
Chair Linda Miles requested the board move their start time from 2:30 to 1:30.
Motion: MOVED by Dennis Conlon, SECONDED by Mary Alice Baish, change the LAB start time to 1:30.
Upon vote, the MOTION WAS CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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Old Business
None.
Adjournment
Chair Linda Miles asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Motion: MOVED by Shawn Assael, SECONDED by Dennis Conlon
Meeting adjourned at 3:50
Please note that the above minutes are not a verbatim record of the Library Advisory Board meeting.
Next Meeting February 16th at 1:30 pm