Library Board of Trustees Agenda and Packet 2018 03 08

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Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes—DRAFT January 11, 2018 Page 5 of 5 10) Director's Report Beth reported the following: • Statistics related to checkouts, visitors, programs, and acquisitions have remained much the same as in 2016 • Children's Services and Materials Management (cataloguing) are working on a project to level readers in the Children's collection. There will be four levels, noted by colored dots on the front of the book. This will make it easier for parents to find books at an appropriate reading level for their child, and it will also help expedite return of materials to the shelves. There are approximately 3,000 books in this collection. • In February, Beth will go to a Town of Superior Trustees meeting for the first in a quarterly series of meetings designed to keep Town Trustees and residents informed about Library issues and services. o Member Hammerly commended Library staff for compiling and distributing information to the Town for communication to its residents. • Funds for a Library refurbishment were approved and the design for this project was completed in 2017. o Refurbishment comprises seating, study, and social spaces including a new area in the children's department specifically for `tweens'; those not yet ready for the Teen space but who prefer not to be grouped in with lower elementary and younger children. o Many items in the Adult collection will need to be moved and a company specializing in Library moves has been selected. o The Library will be closed for a week in April (8-14) to accommodate the changes. Notice will be provided through various outlets well in advance • The first 10 of the Museum's oral history interviews are now available online and will be highlighted on the City and Library/Museum websites. 11) Agenda Items for Next Meeting: March 8, 2018 In addition to regular agenda items, the following will be included: A. 2018 Work Plan B. Status of possible Eagle Scout project C. Job descriptions for the Board handbook 12) Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 8:33 PM.