Library Board of Trustees Agenda and Packet 2017 05 11

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Library Board of Trustees MEETING MINUTES—DRAFT March 9, 2017 Page 4 of 4 B. Superior Board of Trustees update (Sandie Hammerly) Sandie reported the following: • The Town Board has approved a broadband upgrade feasibility study that will likely be conducted this summer • The first in a new series of quarterly community engagement meetings was held recently and approximately 40 people attended, along with 6 of 7 Town Trustees. The topic was Home Rule. Future topics could include library services. • The new Wildflower Park will be dedicated on April 15 Daryl noted that in conjunction with the new advisory board, CAPS, there may be an opportunity for more Little Libraries including in Rock Creek. C. Library Foundation liaison report (Renee Gurganus) No additional news to report. D. Read Baby Read (RBR) program for newborns at Avista Funding sources for this program are still being investigated. Renee has one grant application pending. IX. Director's Report Beth reported the following: • The Flatirons Library Consortium (FLC) is now at six libraries with the recent addition of Loveland. The total items now available for FLC patrons are approximately one million. • Along with the expansion of the FLC, there have been issues with timely courier deliveries. FLC directors are working with the courier company to create a dedicated route. The FLC has also issued an RFP for courier services. • The Library now has self-service online study room reservations available through D!BS. o In response to a question from Richard, Beth noted the various ways in which the Library's three study rooms are used. • The photodigitization project for the back issues of the Louisville Times is underway. • Library staff is currently working with the Louisville Police Department to develop training for handling difficult or escalating patron situations including those with intent to do physical harm (e.g., active shooter). X. Agenda Items for Next Meeting In addition to regular agenda items: • Staff Luncheon • Farmers Market Outreach Expansion XI. Social Hour and Discussion The Board and Library Foundation members moved to The Huckleberry restaurant to socialize and discuss opportunities for collaboration on Library advocacy projects. No further official business was conducted. XII. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 9:15pm.