Present:  Alice Winn, Lisa Perrault, Nora von Stange, Robert Dilts, Myra Emmons

 

The meeting convened at 2:00 p.m.

 

Lisa Perrault moved to approve the minutes of the May 2007 meeting; Alice Winn seconded the motion and the minutes were approved.

 

Alice Winn advised the board that the date for completing and submitting the evaluation of the Library Director is July 1, 2007.

 

Following discussion, there was a consensus to commence review of the Library Policy and to elect officers for the Board of Trustees in September.

 

Librarian’s Report – Myra Emmons

           

Budget: The operating expenditures summary is up to date as of May 31, 2007.

 

Grants:  The Library is the beneficiary of grant funds from (i) Morris and Bessie Altman, which funds are directed to the Friends of the Library for discretionary support of the library; and (ii) the State of Vermont to support summer reading program, ILL, postage and book fund.  The State of Vermont funds are maintained in a separate account to facilitate reporting of disbursements to the State.

 

Personnel: Katrina Woodward has been hired to serve in the position of circulation assistant.  Katrina recently received a B.A. from Castleton State College where she majored in English with a concentration in children’s literature.  She worked at the college library throughout her four years of study.  Joel Larson, an avid user of the Library, is a new volunteer.  Joel is interested in promoting the Library to fellow residents of Wake Robin.

 

Programs: The brunch for new young residents was attended by 16-20 people.  The summer reading program kicks off officially on June 21 with a visit from children’s author Amy Huntington, and will include a program concerning astronomy as well as a fingerprinting workshop by the Shelburne Police.  The adult book discussion group met on June 12 for refreshments and a discussion of Death Comes for the Archbishop.  Author Mina Samuels will be at the library on July 17 for a book reading, discussion and signing.  Author Fran Stewart is tentatively scheduled to visit the Library in October.

 

Catalog: The on-line catalog is operational; users may obtain a password by calling the library.  A user account permits remote electronic access to the Library’s catalog to search, reserve and renew books.

 

Equipment: The water cooler has expired; a two level replacement may be beneficial.

 

Friends: The Friends met on June 14, at which time discussion included museum passes for use by patrons, funding of audiobook purchases and program sponsorship.  The Friends obtained a donation of flowers/planters for the Library entrance from Gardenside Nursery.

 

Events: There was discussion about including events listing on hand outs to accompany books that are checked out.

 

Computers: The possibility and advisability of obtaining “drive shields” for the Library computers was discussed.  The “drive shield” protects the computers from any adverse effects resulting from downloading by patrons of certain materials.

           

Nora von Stange reported that a letter has been sent to 150 non-resident holders of Pierson Library Cards, advising them that the Library will no longer issue cards to non-residents, and that all non-resident cards will expire on July 15, 2007.  The letter encourages the use of the HomeCard system to facilitate the circulation of Pierson Library materials to persons who do not live in Shelburne.

 

Lisa Perrault, Treasurer, reported that finances are sound and on track with expectations and that there are no budgetary problems.

 

A motion was made by Robert Dilts, and seconded by Lisa Perrault, to convene an executive session to discuss personnel issues.  All trustees agreed and the trustees’ meeting entered executive session.  A motion was made by Robert Dilts, and seconded by Lisa Perrault, to conclude the executive session.  All trustees agreed and the executive session concluded.

 

The meeting adjourned at 3:00 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Nora von Stange

Recording Secretary