Library Board of Trustees Agenda and Packet 2012 11 08

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Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes—Draft SEPTEMBER 13, 2012 Page 3 of 5 of user records, and to remove the current Service Policy as well. The Board unanimously agreed. 2)Youth Services Beth explained that the Library used to combine children and teen services, but the two have been separated since the Library moved to the new building in 2006, and this terminology is no longer used. One of the key changes in the policy relates to the age of unattended children. Beth reviewed the suggested change from age 7 to age 9. There was a lengthy discussion on this issue, and the Board adopted the revised policy with a vote of four in favor (Dinauer, Mahoney, Pennington, Schuman), one opposed (Davis), and one abstention (Edelstein). 3)Computer Use Even though this policy was revised in 2011, Beth cited a couple of issues that have become more of a problem over the past couple of years and were not addressed at that time. Specifically, these issues relate to 1) unauthorized use of copyrighted materials and 2) the Library’s responsibility for the integrity of an individual’s work while using Library computers. After a brief discussion, Jeannie moved to adopt the revised policy. The Board unanimously agreed. C.Update on City Council Study Session 1)October 23, 7:00 pm. Meredith and Sherri are still scheduled to make the presentation on Board goals and accomplishments. Jeannie again encouraged as many board members as possible to attend. Hank noted that he will not be able to attend. IX.Director’s Report A.Statistics In particular, Beth discussed the Summer Reading Program (SRP). She noted that registrations for the adult, teen, and children’s program are all up from last year. This year, there was a 60% program completion rate for children, which is very high. Children comprise the most registrations, with K-3 representing the largest group of children. Superior registrations represented 25% for children; 17% for teens; and 10% for adults. This year children got to choose a new book, which was funded by Library Foundation. This was very popular and the Library will likely continue to do this. Also, children once again reached their charity donation goal of 14,000 hours read, and the Library Foundation donated $500 to a pre-determined charity. Shari noted that it would be wonderful to include children in the process to choose the nonprofit for the $500 donation. Beth will work with the Foundation and staff to implement this for the 2013 SRP.