Library Board of Trustees Agenda and Packet 2017 01 12

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Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes—DRAFT November 10, 2016 Page 3 of 3 IX. Director's Report Beth noted the following: • The Flatirons Library Consortium (FLC) has now expanded to five with the most recent addition of Lafayette on September 26. The FLC has agreed to include Loveland as the sixth member, which will take place on February 20, 2017. At that time, the total holdings of the FLC member libraries will exceed one million items, -90,000 of which are on Louisville's shelves. The FLC is also benefitting from decreasing costs to its members and is looking to establish a contingency fund for unexpected expenses. • Along with an increase in member libraries and holdings, the number of items placed on hold is increasing from 15% in 2013 to 22% in 2016. Beth distributed a report and graphic prepared for City Council showing the rising level of holds over the past five years. She noted the increased staff time needed to process these items. • November is National Novel Writing Month (NANOWRIMO), and the Library has several events planned including informal writing workshops and in-person and virtual author visits. • The Historical Museum's theater curtain from the Rex Theater has been accepted as a nominee for this year's vote for "Colorado's Most Significant Artifacts." Ten winners will be picked from the nominations, chosen by popular vote. The Library and Museum websites include links to the site where nominees may be seen and votes cast. X. Agenda Items for Next Meeting: January 12, 2017 A. Meet the new Trustee B. Library Board term limits and term length C. TEI grant results D. Library Code of Conduct Policy review E. Managing the Library's Collection: Analytics on Demand and Above the Treeline XI. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 7:32pm.