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Minutes 11 21 2024 LAB
Library Advisory Board
November 21, 2024
Minutes
Assembly:
The Library Advisory Board met in Regular Session on Thursday, November 21st at 1:30 pm at
the Main Library.
Board Members
Assael, Shaun Excused Carbone, Liz Absent
Clinton, Ann Excused Colin, Emily Present
Dodd, Scott Excused Haragan, Ellen Present
Kozik, Lynn Present
Lawler, Patricia Present Miles, Linda Excused
Salter, Tiffany Present Smith, Harriet Present
Staff Members & Board Reps.
Conners, Dana Present
Zimmer, Ronna
(Foundation Rep)
Excused Brimberry, Tom (Friends Rep) Excused
Mays, Yvette Present Rider, Jimi (MN Branch Mgr.) Present
Welcome
Patricia Lawler convened the meeting at 1:30 pm.
Christine Hennessey resigned from the board. The county has posted the opening of the
position online.
Database Spotlight
Main Library Branch Mgr., Jimi Rider presented Data Axel Reference Solutions.
Public Comment
No public comments.
Agenda Review
Approved as written
Approval of Previous Minutes
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The minutes from the last board meetings on October 17, 2024, were sent to the board prior to
the meeting for review.
Motion: Ellen Haragan MOVED, SECONDED by Harriet Smith, to accept the minutes of the
10/17/24 meeting as written. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Correspondence
None received.
Friends of the Library
Tom Brimberry was unable to attend today’s meeting, but sent the following email:
Friends of the Library have been meeting regularly and planning for new members, new
officers, and new activities and events.
Library Foundation
The board met today. They have approved their annual fundraising letter and gave the library a
check for $55,000 for enhancements at Pine Valley, Pleasure Island and Northeast libraries.
Director’s Report
Dana Conners reported the following:
Project Grace
Completion is still scheduled for July 2025. We will close the current main library in August and reopen
the new site in October. The crane on the site will be removed tomorrow (11/22/24). In preparation for
the move, the Main library has been doing extensive weeding of our collection. Our book vendors are
preparing “opening day” collections that we can add & remove books from.
A Request for Qualifications (RFQ) went out this week to create a public art piece to be displayed
outside of the new Public Library and Cape Fear Museum as part of the Grace District in downtown
Wilmington. The vision for this public art would be to honor Michael Jordan and the Jordan family, and
pay tribute to their local, national, and global impact in a public space for all to see. Currently, there is
no other public statue or artwork honoring Michael Jordan in Wilmington, so this will be a unique
centerpiece in the community that is long deserved.
Northchase
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This site will also have an art installation. The county is currently in negotiations with the artist.
We are working on budget requests for this new site.
Staff
Vacancies: 2 Casual Part-time staff members at Pine Valley & Pleasure Island
New Staff: Library Associate @ Main in Local History. Dana Ardis will start of Dec. 10th.
Cape Fear Book Fest
Begins tomorrow (11/22/24) with a Cover-to-Cover Book Sale. 35 local authors will be on site to meet
customers and sell their books. 5pm – 8pm.
On Saturday 11/23/24 from 10am – 5pm, the WriteOn! Conference will be held. Workshops to help
writers navigate publishing. The keynote speaker will be NC native Wiley Cash. 210 people are
registered.
An afterparty will be at Front Street Brewery from 6pm – 9pm on Saturday.
Donation Drives
The library has been a collection site for numerous organizations over the years. We had made the
decision to reduce the number of agencies we assist to ensure they align with our Strategic Plan.
IE: Stuff the Bus – provides students with supplies that promote learning.
Budget
NHC held a budget kickoff meeting this week. The library will be including Project Grace and Northchase
in this budget request.
Hoopla
The pricing model for Hoopla has been unsustainable. The library has decided to cancel Hoopla at the
end of the year. The funding will move to Libby with additional available now titles.
We are also adding Freegal for Music streaming and Kanopy for movie streaming services.
New Business
Proposed 2025 Board Meeting Schedule
The schedule was presented to the board and was accepted .
Policy Reviews
Dana Conners has prepared a detailed Policy Review packet for the board.
The following policies were reviewed, discussed and put to a vote for approval:
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1.0 Privacy
Motion: Patricia Lawler MOVED, SECONDED by Tiffany Salter, to accept the revised policy as
written. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2.0 Facilities
Motion: Tiffany Salter MOVED, SECONDED by Ellen Haragan, to accept the revised policy as
written. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
3.1 Registration
Motion: Patricia Lawler MOVED, SECONDED by Harriet Smith, to accept the revised policy as
written. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
3.2 Loans
Motion: Lynn Kozik MOVED, SECONDED by Ellen Haragan, to accept the revised policy as
written. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
4.2 Internet Access
Motion: Patricia Lawler MOVED, SECONDED by Tiffany Salter, to accept the revised policy as
modified. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
8.0 Library Conduct
Motion: Lynn Kozik MOVED, SECONDED by Ellen Haragan, to accept the revised policy as
written. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
8.3 Unattended Children and Dependent Adults
Motion: Lynn Kozik MOVED, SECONDED by Tiffany Salter, to accept the revised policy as
written. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
9.0 Gifts, Fundraising and Sponsorships
Motion: Lynn Kozik MOVED, SECONDED by Ellen Haragan, to accept the revised policy as
modified. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
13.0 Collection Development
Motion: Lynn Kozik MOVED, SECONDED by Emily Colin, to accept the revised policy as written.
Upon vote, the MOTION WAS CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
13.4 Reference Collection
Motion: Emily Colin MOVED, SECONDED by Harriet Smith, to accept the revised policy as
written. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
13.5 Serials Collection
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Motion: Harriet Smith MOVED, SECONDED by Emily Colin, to accept the revised policy as
written. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
13.6 Local History Collection
Motion: Lynn Kozik MOVED, SECONDED by Patricia Lawler, to accept the revised policy as
written. Upon vote, the MOTION WAS CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Old Business
None
Adjournment
The board adjourned the meeting at 3:10
We do not have a meeting in December.
Next Meeting on January 16, 2025 at the Main Library
Please note that the above minutes are not a verbatim record of the Library Advisory Board
meeting.