Library Board of Trustees Agenda and Packet 2024 05 09

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Library Board of Trustees Minutes 14 March 2024 Page 2 of 4 In 2023, 471,625 items were checked out and 104,609 eBooks were downloaded (this eBook number has doubled since 2019) Summary (the full policy is available on the Library's website): • Policies, budget, and staff expertise guide collection -building decisions • The process is an art and a science • Not all material will be relevant to everyone • Weeding is an ongoing and beneficial process • The library is prepared for challenges to material Role of the Trustee: Discussion is tabled until the next meeting. Before the next meeting, all members agreed to review the packet/list and to try and do something new or different to support the library. LBOT Handbook: The city is looking for an update to the handbook and for a member of the BOT to work with staff. Review state statutes to make sure we are not missing anything we should be doing. Ensure the handbook aligns with state and city requirements. Laurel and Carol volunteered to work with staff. Sharon will check with the city clerk to make sure it is okay for an alternate to take this on. Little Free Library: Helana has heard from two Eagle Scouts interested in taking on Little Free Library improvements or building as projects. There could be others interested as well. Next steps: Each member to review their assigned LFL and come up with a punch list of needed improvements. Laurel to create a shared Google doc to aggregate these lists. Deadline for notes added to the Google doc: End of March Work Plan Discussion: The draft was presented to City Council. Council was very engaged and asked good questions. There were no big concerns. Council is looking to hire a consultant to conduct EDI training for all Cultural Boards. Foundation Report: Laurel has attended two meetings and Carrie will attend the March meeting. The foundation has new officers. Vanguard Accounts are doing well.