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Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes—DRAFT September 8, 2016 Page 2 of 5 VII. New Business A. Mid -year Circulation Beth noted the circulation statistics from the monthly report included in the packet. The actual number of items that are handled by the Library's circulation staff also includes materials that are loaned and borrowed through the Prospector system and borrowed from other FLC member libraries. At the current rate, Louisville is likely to exceed 500,000 items again this year. It is unclear at this juncture how the recent and upcoming additions of Longmont and Lafayette (respectively) to the FLC will impact circulation staff. B. 2016 Summer Reading Program (SRP) Results Beth noted that participation in all programs was up this year. Additional staff and increased outreach enabled the Library to reach more children and increase participation. Program 2016 2015 Change Children 1755 1588 13% Teens 267 211 26% Adults 185 100 76% Although the number for Teens and Adults is relatively small compared to Children's participation, the increases this year are meaningful in terms of staff efforts to engage the community in this annual 9 -week event. The Library also had 50 teen volunteers to help with the program. Three of these teen volunteers are continuing to volunteer throughout the school year. Each year the Library Foundation provides funding for a new book for children who complete the entire SRP. This year 700 books were presented. C. Library Key Indicators Beth referenced the Library Key Indicators included in the packet noting that the City now has a total of 43 subprograms, all of which have goals, objectives and key indicators. The final version has been approved by the City's Finance Committee. D. Board Vacancies Currently there is one vacancy, which was created when Paul Karizen resigned earlier this year. Sherri wanted to verify what the process is to fill the vacancy and Council liaison Ashley Stolzmann noted that City Council can appoint someone or the Board can wait for the application process, which is currently underway. Former Town of Superior Trustee Debra Williams, who is now a Louisville resident, has expressed interest in being on the Board. The Board agreed that she would be an asset and inquired about whether Ashley would recommend her to Council to fill the vacancy. Ashley will bring this request to Mayor Muckle. At Board member Dozal's request, the Board again discussed a change in Superior membership to include a Superior resident who would be selected by the Superior Town Board. Town Trustee Dozal would then serve as a liaison in similar fashion to the role of