Library Board of Trustees Agenda and Packet 2016 03 10

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Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes —DRAFT January 14, 2016 Page 3 of 5 2) 2016 Schedule of Board Meetings The Board's bi- monthly meeting schedule will remain the second Thursday of odd - numbered months, as follows: • January 14 • March 10 ■ May 12 • July 14 ■ September 8 • November 10 B. Distribute 1) 2016 Open Government & Ethics Pamphlet The 2015 pamphlet was distributed to every Board member as part of the meeting packet. C. Request for Reconsideration of Library Materials 1) Ewoks Join the Fight by Michael Siglain The request to have the book removed from the collection was submitted on November 21, 2015. The Request for Reconsideration form cited violent imagery and language as the primary reason. The set of documents prepared by Katie O'Brian and Kristen Bodine of the children's services staff noted that several other libraries in the area also have the book and shelve it in easy reader section. It was also noted that materials are selected based on demand, journal reviews, and the Library's Collection Policy. All Board members reviewed the book, and after a brief discussion Sherri asked for a vote on whether to keep the book in the collection. The Board unanimously agreed to keep the book in the collection in the easy reader section. D. Work Plan 2015 Beth reviewed the results of the 2015 Work Plan, including the following highlights: • Initiation of project plan to reorganize Children's area to facilitate more social interaction • Strong participation in Summer Reading with increased numbers for the Teen program • Development of enhanced non - fiction collection in Children's area • State grant funding to be used in 2016 in part to increase participation in Front Range Downloadable Consortium • STEM focus for virtually all Summer Reading Programs • Teen program attendance double over 2014 • Legal review complete by new stakeholders in expanded Flatirons Library Consortium