Library Board of Trustees Agenda and Packet 2015 01 08

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Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes November 13, 2014 Page 2 of 4 Beth noted that some of Council's goals are directly related to the Library's mission and some only tangentially. The two that have the most bearing: 1) Improve coordination with BVSD a. One area of focus will be to resume the Summer Reading Program partnership to track whether reading skills are improved or maintained over the summer break with participation in the SRP 2) Maintain Library services at current levels and increase access a. Additional materials, programs, and part -time librarian staff are planned for 2015 B. Review Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives Beth noted that there was one area that she wanted to discuss regarding literacy and how that concept might be expanded to include STEM initiatives and programming. Beth reported that the Library has been supporting STEM education through programs, such as `Zometool' and `Anatomy in Clay', as well as ongoing relationships with CU Science Discovery and the Space Science Institute. In addition, the Library is planning to use some of this year's State grant to enrich the children's non - fiction collection. After discussion, the Board agreed that these objectives would be a better fit in the Goal 3: Spark Imagination and Learning section of the strategic plan rather than in Goal 2: Promote Literacy. The Board further agreed to include future wording related to STEM initiatives under the objectives of Goal 3. C. Demo of new website Karen showed the Board the new website layout, as well as the features and functionality that will be available. D. Board presence on the Library's website Board members agreed that this is a good idea and supported moving forward once the new website is launched. E. Meeting Room Policy change: limiting reservations to 4 hours Karen noted that the policy has no provision to limit the time allowed for meetings, and there are often requests from groups to use the room all day. Since the meeting room is used very heavily and is intended for meetings that are open to the general public, placing a time limit may provide more opportunities for use, as well as support the intent of the Board's approved usage guidelines. The board reviewed the proposed addition to the policy and unanimously approved its inclusion. Karen will amend item 4 in the `Conditions of Meeting Room Use' of the Meeting Room Policy. F. New ReferenceUSA (database) modules Becky was unable to demo the site but distributed a summary handout and discussed the types of residential and commercial information that is now available including lifestyle noting that this is great information for the business community.