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Library Board of Trustees <br /> Meeting Minutes—DRAFT <br /> JANUARY 10, 2013 <br /> Page 3 of 4 <br /> X. Director's Report <br /> A. Public Services Manager Recruitment <br /> Beth noted that there were 37 applicants from a national recruitment. All four <br /> interviewees were from Colorado. Beth also noted that interviews were held on January <br /> 8, and the panel comprised an HR representative, the Library's Circulation Supervisor <br /> Lisa Merly, and representatives from the Adult, Children's, and Teen divisions. The <br /> Human Resources Department is currently working with the panel's first choice, and <br /> Beth estimates that it will be approximately 30 days before the new hire will start. <br /> B. State of eBooks in libraries: public awareness and advocacy <br /> Included in the meeting packet were articles related to this subject. Beth reinforced <br /> the importance of this issue and asked the Board to have a discussion about it and how <br /> to include this in the Board's role as library advocates. <br /> Beth also discussed the pricing models and the availability of e-books to libraries and <br /> distributed a regular report that Douglas County Library District prepares. Douglas <br /> County is a national leader on many library issues. <br /> C. iHelp <br /> Leslie and Jeannie both noted that interest at both Vic's and the Rec Center has been <br /> low overall. A proposal to have iHelp sessions in the Library could help establish some <br /> interest and increase attendance at outreach locations in the future. A need for <br /> improved and easily portable marketing materials was discussed and will be addressed <br /> by Karen and Sean. <br /> As noted previously, the public is also largely unaware of the issues between libraries <br /> and publishers with respect to e-book availability and pricing. The Library's iHelp <br /> sessions offer a good opportunity to provide some basic education. The Douglas County <br /> Library District report on e-book pricing and availability will be added to the iHelp <br /> marketing materials. <br /> Beth noted that Kim Turner of the Colorado Hometown News has expressed an interest <br /> in doing a story on iHelp. Since the program has been losing volunteers, this could be a <br /> great recruitment tool. Other avenues for volunteer recruitment were also discussed <br /> and included the Youth Advisory Board. <br /> D. Statistics <br /> Beth noted that the circulation for 2012 was up 4%over 2011, which was another <br /> record-setting year. A few year-end statistics remain to be compiled but should be <br /> finalized by the end of the week. <br /> E. Upcoming Events <br /> Of significance, Beth noted that the Children's Services division is adding two book <br /> clubs, one for children in grades 1 £t 2, and the other for grades 3 £t 4. Beth also <br /> mentioned that as part of the Library's emphasis on early literacy, interactive <br /> playscapes and pre-literacy kits have been purchased and will soon be in use. The <br /> Library Foundation provided the funds for these items. <br />
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