Library Board of Trustees Agenda and Packet 2024 11 14

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Library Board of Trustees Director's Report Herbarium November 14, 2024 Library and Open Space staff are collaborating to share information about native plants with Library patrons. The departments got together to purchase a display case that will live in the Library's entryway and be home to pressed plants harvested from Louisville's very own open space lands. These displays will rotate with the seasons. In addition to the pressed samples of native plants, the City's Natural Resource Supervisor will provide seeds collected from local native species at a seed swap event in the spring. We are excited to be part of an effort to bring more true native plants into local home gardens! Retention Interviews In the month of October I met with every Library, Museum, and Arts & Events employee, asking the questions, "What keeps you here?" and "If you had a magic wand and could change anything, what would it be?" The overwhelming response to the first question was that people like, trust and respect their supervisors and feel liked, trusted and respected in return. They also love their colleagues. To the second question I got lots of interesting ideas! The top four: 1. Create a video social story to introduce patrons to the library and museum prior to their visit. 2. Do more active outreach to our Spanish-speaking community. 3. Hire a part-time page in the busy summer months to stay on top of shelving. 4. Resume composting solid food waste. (This one is done thanks to a passionate and committed employee.) Library Facility Update The RFP for this project has been issued and we're already seeing interest. We anticipate an extended closure, with only holds pick-up and limited browsing. Our plan is to have this project completed by the end of March. Superior Locker Expansion The Town of Superior added two new locker towers to the existing array. This has alleviated a lot of the pressure on the holds system at the Community Center. Treasure Hunt There's treasure to be found at the library! Stop by the Children's Desk for your treasure map. Find each place in the library, then unlock the treasure box for a prize. Snowed In: First Friday at the Library Join us for our December First Friday event from 5 to 7pm on December 6th. There will be live music, crafts for kids, art for sale, hot apple cider, and snacks for all. We could use a lot of help with snacks, especially the hot cider. Let Erin know if you're able to volunteer that evening.