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Ž•…–…~ˆ–…“ˆ‘ <br />…‚„ƒ’’„ <br />Ž‰‚ƒ’„ <br />–…”ÉÊ0ÈÊÉÉ <br />–’Lj‘Ç <br />B.Staff Appreciation Lunch <br />In recognition of National Volunteer Month and National Library Week, the Board would like <br />to recognize Library staff with an appreciation lunch again this year. Board members <br />discussed a menu, responsibilities, and selected April 13 as the date for the lunch. Alicia <br />volunteered to organize and coordinate. The Board unanimously agreed. <br />IX.Director’s Report <br />A.Statistics <br />February Monthly Use Measures were reviewed. Beth noted that circulation continues to <br />rise and is up 12% over last year. January saw an increase of 11% over 2010. <br />B.Foundation Budget <br />Beth reported that the Louisville Public Library Foundation approved requests totaling <br />$28,000 for 2011. This increase is largely due to the Madison bequest. <br />C.Upcoming Events <br />1)March & April calendars <br />Copies of the library event calendars were reviewed. Beth highlighted special <br />programming in March including the Youth Art Show reception, an adult career <br />workshop, and a Chautauqua program for Women’s History Month. April highlights <br />include a program on wildflower hikes, the Historical Museum’s bimonthly ‘Brown <br />Bag’ discussion, and National Library Week. <br />2)National Library Week reception, April 16, 10am-12pm <br />To wrap up the week’s events, the Library will again host an open house reception. <br />Light refreshments will be served. There will also be a drawing for three Library <br />canvas book bags, each filled with donated books: one each for children, teens, and <br />adults. The Library Foundation is donating the book bags and books that have been <br />earmarked for their used book sale. Beth asked if any Board members would be <br />interested in attending to greet and speak with patrons. Alicia, Jeannie, and <br />Cassandra volunteered. <br />D.Automated Materials Handling (AMH) System <br />In advance of preparing the Library’s RFQ/RFP documents for the AMH, Beth reported that <br />she and Circulation Supervisor Lisa Merly visited the Greeley branch of the High Plains <br />Library District to get a first-hand look at their AMH system and talk to staff involved in the <br />acquisition and operation of the system. <br />X.Discussion Items for Next Regular Meeting, May 12, 2011 <br />A.On the Same Page program <br />B.Policy Review <br />C.Book Drop in Superior <br />D.Library User Survey <br />E.Director’s Report <br />XI.Adjournment <br />The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 pm. <br />Žƒ~ˆ‘ˆ‚Ž„Ž‹‹’ <br />// <br />‚•‹Ž”Ž•…–…~//ÁÅÉ ‡…‚”’ ƒ…’’ƒˆ‚Ž„Ž‹‹’0ÂÊÊÈà <br />ÇÊÇÇÇÅÆÂÉÅ//ÇÊÇÇÇÅÆÂÇÇ%‘–$//€€€1‹ˆ‚Ž„Ž‹‹’‹Ž•…–…~1ˆ <br />