Library Board of Trustees Agenda and Packet 2016 09 08

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Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes—DRAFT July 21, 2016 Page 4 of 5 F. Possible Partnership with Avista Hospital and Library Foundation for Newborn Book Bags Beth spoke with Nicole Salter, Chief Development Officer from Avista who is very supportive of this idea. Currently, there are 2,500 babies born at this hospital annually, which poses logistical and financial obstacles to the project. In order to navigate and coordinate the various components of the project, a LBOT member will need to spearhead the effort. Elements of the project will include determining to whom the book bags will be delivered; funding for materials; design and purchase of the book bags; selection and purchase of books; and possible sponsorship opportunities. According to Nicole, it is likely that hospital volunteers will implement delivery of the bags to parents. Renee suggested a book drive, and a discussion about a fundraising drive to purchase books followed. Renee will research funding opportunities including contacting Target. Rita will provide an introduction and the contact information for Heather Cracraft, Executive Director of the Superior Chamber of Commerce. G. Outreach During Farmers Market Helana reported that she and Jeannie are working on this and have two dates selected: July 29 and September 17. Most of the details are yet to be finalized and she and Jeannie will work on this in the coming week. IX. Director's Report Beth noted that several issues had been discussed earlier in the meeting, but she wanted to highlight some additional information: 1) Staffing • Erin Owen has been hired as a part-time (25 hours/week) Library Associate in the Adult Services Department. She has library experience and has taken on a significant role in Makerspace programming including weekly make -and -take activities. • Lindsay Huth has been hired as a full-time children's librarian, filling the opening left when Katie O'Brian left in May. • Katie Gryboski was hired as a children's services intern for the summer providing approximately 20 hours/week of support to children's staff, as well as coordinating teen summer volunteers in that department • There have been a couple of promotions in the Circulation Department enabling Radhika Gopalakrishnan, a long-time clerk, to move up and Kayla Quarles, a page (shelver), to move into that vacated clerk position. Two new pages, Betsy Yadon and Lisa Lorusso, have been hired to fill recent vacancies created by a promotion and a resignation. 2) Summer Reading • All programs have surpassed last year's participation levels, except for the early literacy program in children's. Beth noted that parents are opting for the standard children's program instead. Overall children's program participation has increased significantly. 3) On The Same Page • The title was announced in mid-June and within two days all 100 copies of the book were checked out. Checkouts continue to be brisk. Book discussions and the annual `Stories on Stage' performance are scheduled for September. This year,