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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 08 17 2017 LABMinutes 08 17 2017 LAB Page 1 Library Advisory Board August 17 2017 Assembly: The Library Advisory Board met in Regular Session on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Main Library in Wilmington, NC. Board Members Brewington, Jan PRESENT Chadurjian, Denise PRESENT Damutz, Amy PRESENT Garner, John EXCUSED Jones, Andrew ABSENT Montwieler, Katherine PRESENT Osinski, John PRESENT Smith, Harriet PRESENT Smith, Paul PRESENT Swearingen, Emilie PRESENT Walker, Bradford PRESENT Zimmer, Ronna EXCUSED Staff Members & Board Reps. Hayes, Hathia (FOL) - Honchell, Barbara (FOL) - Zimmer, Ronna (LF) EXCUSED Tuchmayer, Harry PRESENT Owens, Paige PRESENT The meeting was called to order by Chair, Amy Damutz at 2:00 p.m. Public Comment and Agenda Review Public Comment No members of the public were present. Agenda Chair, Amy Damutz asked if any members of the board would like to remove or add any item(s) from the Agenda. With no changes, the Agenda was approved. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting The minutes from the last board meeting on 06/15/17 were sent to the board prior to the meeting for review. Motion: Brad Walker MOVED, SECONDED by John Osinski, to recommend approval of the 6/15/17 minutes. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Correspondence Harry Tuchmayer reported that the library had received a letter from a patron who stated they had the privilege and the pleasure of dealing with the staff at the Myrtle Grove location. Minutes 08 17 2017 LAB Page 2 Friends of the Library Report Paige Owens reported on their behalf that The Friends are getting their finances in order. Library Foundation Report Harry Tuchmayer reported on their behalf that the Foundation’s financial investments are doing very well. They have agreed that this year’s annual fundraiser appeal will be to benefit the Pine Valley Library. Director’s Report Harry Tuchmayer submitted the Director’s Report prior to the meeting. In addition, he discussed the following:  A new Pre-K program for 3 year olds has been established at the former Mosley Elementary School. The Library has made the decision to add these classes to their Outreach program. Raising A Reader program kits are being created for this age group.  Jennifer Rigby with NHC will lead a discussion tomorrow on Project Grace for the FOL. The discussion will look at all four proposals. All board members are invited to attend this meeting. Committee Reports None at this time. New Business Nominating Committee It is time to appoint the boards new slate of officers (Chair, Vice Chair, & Secretary). Amy Damutz appointed Jan Brewington, Paul Smith & Harriet Smith to the nominating committee. They will present their nominations at the next meeting in September. CLASS Project – “Connecting Libraries and Schools for Success” The NHCPL has partnered with NHC Schools to provide all NHC students with a Library Card. The CLASS Project uses students’ school identification numbers instead of separate library cards. They will have access to NHCPL research databases, digital material, and can check out 2 print or audiobooks at a time. There will be no overdue fines, but users are responsible for fees on lost or damaged books. This program is slated to launch on October 1st. Since all NHC students with a student ID number will be automatically activated into our system, parents will have the option to submit an Opt Out form if they do not want their child enrolled in the CLASS project. Harry Tuchmayer distributed copies of the library’s Circulation Registration policy. With the addition of partnering with NHC Schools, we need to add this to our policy. The board was asked to review the policy and the highlighted additions and be prepared to vote on the changes at the next meeting. Minutes 08 17 2017 LAB Page 3 Old Business Pine Valley Library Update The Pine Valley project has gone out for bid. Bid prices will determine the building size. Sept 14th is the Bid Opening, then it will go before the County Commissions in October. Pine Valley Library Fundraising Updated The Library Foundation has agreed to use their annual giving letter in November to raise funds for Pine Valley. They will send out a brochure on Pine Valley to appeal to larger donors. The Library will use an altered version of the Pine Valley brochure to also attract donors in our fundraising efforts. If you have a contact who may be a potential donor, please forward that information to Harry Tuchmayer. Adjournment There being no further business, Chair Amy Damutz adjourned the meeting at 3:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Yvette Mays NHCPL Administrative Support Specialist Please note that the above minutes are not a verbatim record of the Library Advisory Board meeting.