Library Board of Trustees Minutes 2008 03 20

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Library Board of Trustees Minutes: March 20, 2008 Page 2 of 3 8. New Business A. Meeting Room Policy Anne reported that some administrative procedures had been revised to mitigate problems with use of the audiovisual equipment available in the meeting rooms. Some new wording reflecting this change in procedure was presented to the Board and a brief discussion followed. After some minor revisions to the proposed wording, the Board unanimously agreed to adopt the changes and reissue the policy. New versions of the policy will be distributed to all public desks in the Library and posted to the Library website. B. City Council Study Session - April 8, 2008 @ 7:00 pm 1) Presentation of 2008 Strategic Plan by Library Board of Trustees After City Manager Malcolm Fleming thoroughly reviewed the adopted plan, he suggested some revisions. Based on Malcolm's comments, Anne prepared revisions that were reviewed by the Board. The Board unanimously agreed to accept the changes, with some qualifications and rewording, and re-adopt the plan. C. City Council Study Session - May 13, 2008 @ 7:00 pm 1) Discussion with City Council and the City Manager regarding the Board's short- term and long-term plans, as well as annual goals and work plans Anne explained that for the purpose of expanding citizen communication and public involvement, City Council has a renewed focus to meet with all Boards and Commissions on an annual basis. It was not clear to the Board whether this session is for discussion or to present documentation related to goals and work plans of the Board. Anne will follow- up with Malcolm on this issue. After discussion, all members agreed to reschedule the May 15 meeting to May 1 and for this meeting to serve as a planning session for the Board's meeting with City Council on May 13. 9. Director's Report A. Statistics Anne noted that Library circulation transactions are up significantly over the same period in 2007.