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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 01 16 2014 LABLAB Minutes 01 16 2014 Page 1 Library Advisory Board January 16, 2014 Assembly: The Library Advisory Board met in Regular Session on Thursday, January 16, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the New Hanover County Public Library, 201 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, NC. Members Present: Gwendolyn Brown, Ellen O’Malley, John Osinski, Deloris Rhodes, Harriet Smith, Elizabeth Stanfield, Emilie Swearingen, Virginia Teachey, Bradford Walker Members Excused: Kemp Burdette, Denise Chadurjian, Conrad Luhmann Members Absent: Library Staff Members: Harry Tuchmayer, Paige Owens FOL Rep: Pattie Bonner The meeting was called to order by Vice Chair, Virginia Teachey at 2:00 p.m. Public Comment and Agenda Review No members of the public were present. Vice Chair, Virginia Teachey asked if any members of the board would like to remove or add any item(s) from the Agenda. Being no changes, the board accepted the Agenda. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting The minutes from the last board meeting on November 21, 2013 had been sent to the board prior to the meeting for review. The minutes were approved as written. Motion: Elizabeth Stanfield MOVED, SECONDED by Harriet Smith, to approve the November 21, 2013 minutes as written. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairman’s Comments Vice Chair, Virginia Teachey, will be running the meeting today due to Chair, Conrad Luhmann’s illness. She was also able to step in and present the LAB report to the County Commissioner’s at their December meeting. The presentation was well received by the board. Correspondence No correspondence at this time. LAB Minutes 01 16 2014 Page 2 FRIENDS’ REPORT Harriett Smith introduced Patti Bonner who is the President of the Friends. Ms. Bonner will be attending all future meetings as the Representative to the Friends. FOL Rep. Bonner presented the following report:  On 1/14/14, Author Tim O’Brien’s speech was a huge success. People were lined up for hours for his book signing.  The Downton Abby event drew crowds of over 300.  Upcoming Series include: o 1/25/14 - 2pm @ NE – Lifestyle Wellness. This panel will share their experiences with lifestyle choices we can all make that will improve our health and wellness. o 2/10/14 – 6pm @ NE – Hollywood East. Learn about the film industry in our area. o 2/23/14 – 2pm @ NE – A Haunting Beauty: Vietnam through the Eyes of an Artist. An illustrated talk by Vietnam veteran, Jim Magner, based on his book. o 3/8/14 – 2pm @ NE – Plastic in the Ocean. Bonnie Monteleone will share details about this project housed at UNCW. See images and footage taken from the North Pacific Garbage Patch, and plastic marine debris from the North Atlantic. Lean how this impacts the ocean and all marine life. o 3/15/14 – 2pm @ NE – Plastics in our Creeks and Sounds. Ted Wilgis, Coastal Education Coordinator, shares a fun and interactive program for kids on environmental issues with our oceans and marine life. o 4/26/14 – 2pm @ NE – “The Storied South”. Dr. William Ferris will speak about his latest book. DIRECTORS REPORT Harry Tuchmayer distributed the Director’s report to the board prior to the meeting. In addition to the items covered in the report, he reported on the following:  A second storage trailer at Northeast has been added to store books for the FOL Book Sale.  The Learn for Life series has exceeded our expectations with over 300 course sign-ups in just one week.  In addition to the incredible promotions of library events by Ann Langan with the Friends, we now have Carey Ricks with the County’s PR Dept. assisting us with promotions. The extra adverting that Mrs. Ricks is able to provide has increased our attendance at programs and events.  Over 100 patrons have already responded to an Impact Survey focusing on the public’s use of computers in the library.  We are partnering with a community group and the County Parks Dept. to create a Seed Lending Library. Justine Roach our Business/Law Librarian is heading up the project. The concept will allow patrons to check out seeds with instructions on how to plant and grow them. The kick off will be held on February 22nd at the Main Library. Funds were also provided through the Friends of the Library’s Mini-Grant program. LAB Minutes 01 16 2014 Page 3 OLD BUSINESS Meeting Locations Prior to the meeting, the board received a listing of all meeting dates. After review and discussion, the following locations were selected for upcoming meetings. February 20, 2014 @ Main Library (and Foundation Meeting) March 20, 2014 @ Myrtle Grove Library April 17, 2014 @ Main Library May 15, 2014 @ Main Library (and Foundation Meeting) June 19, 2014 @ Carolina Beach Library July (no meeting) August 21, 2014 @ Main Library (and Foundation Meeting) September 18, 2014 @ Northeast Library (Oak Room) October 16, 2014 @ Main Library November 20, 2014 @ Main Library (and Foundation Meeting) December (no meeting) BREAK FOR COMMITTEE MEETINGS The Policy and Strategic Issues Committees broke out for their committee meetings. NEW BUSINESS Committee Assignments The following committee placements have been assigned:  Strategic Issues Committee: Emilie Swearingen, Harriet Smith, Elizabeth Stanfield  Policy Committee: Elizabeth Stanfield, Bradford Walker, Gwen Brown  Intellectual Freedom Committee: John Osinski, Deloris Rhodes, Virginia Teachey, Ellen O’Malley  (Ad Hoc) Myrtle Grove Expansion: Harriet Smith, Ellen O’Malley, Gwen Brown, Conrad Luhmann, Elizabeth Stanfield  (Ad Hoc) Grounds Enhancement: Kemp Burdette, Deloris Rhodes, Virginia Teachey, Emilie Swearingen Policy Committee Report Paige Owens reported that the Policy Committee has reviewed the Library’s Registration Policy for obtaining Library Cards and would like to make the following recommendations:  Resident Adult Cards – Extend expiration date to 36 months. Currently the cards are good for 12 months before they have to be updated.  Adding a 6-month Non-Resident Card for $15. This will benefit those working or living in area for a limited time at a reduced rate. Currently we only offer a 12-month Non-Resident card for $30.  Transitional Cards limited to a one item checkout. Transitional cards are distributed to patrons who do not have a fixed address. The card currently allows a 2 item check out. No change was made to the six month expiration.  Create an Educator Library Card. A card for New Hanover County teachers that would feature; increased check out limits, material limited to educational use only, issued for the current school year and expiring on June 30th of said year. LAB Minutes 01 16 2014 Page 4 Motion: Brad Walker MOVED, SECONDED by Harriet Smith, to accept the Policy Committees changes to the Library’s Registration Policy as recommended above. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Requested Budget Harry Tuchmayer distributed copies of the Requested Budget and provided a brief review. Adjournment There being no further business, Vice Chair Teachey adjourned the meeting at 3:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Kemp Burdette New Hanover County Library Advisory Board Yvette Mays NHCPL Administrative Support Specialist Please note that the above minutes are not a verbatim record of the Library Advisory Board meeting.