HomeMy WebLinkAbout100275. Minutes of Library Board Meeting October 2, 1975
The Library Board. of Trustees of the Port Townsend Public Librz:ry met in regular
session. October 2, 1975 at 7:30 P. M. in the Library meeting; room.
Present:
Chairman ........... Frank Kilham
Trustees..Nelson, Einarsen and Scott.
Librarian.—Madge Wallin..
Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.
Correspondence received during the month was read, which included reference to
�VCLC meeting to be held in Longview, October 18th,
The Librarian's statistical report was read together with the Events of the Month
report.
Presentation of bi11.s and claims for the month was made by the librarian and the
vouchers were signed by the Board.
Unfinished business:
Some discussion of the contemplated networking ensued to bring those members
not regularly involved up to date on the matters.
New Business:
A letter that had been received by Board ChairMan.Kilham from a former library employee
was mentioned with copies presented to members and librarian. This being a personnel
matter, it was decided to take up after the regular meeting in a closed session.
Mrs. Wallin would be taking two weeks of her vacation from October 6th through. the
17th.
Mrs. Wallin informed the board that the scheduled meeting for October American Issues
would be prempted by two meetings to be scheduled for the purpose of inviting the public
to "Meet Their Candidates."
No other business to co- -ie before the Board the Public meeting was adjourned at $:45 P.iT.
Madge M. Wallin, Librarian
Minutes of the Library Board Meeting October 2 IM
The meeting was called to order at 7:3® P. M. by Board Chairman Ki.l.ham
Present were Kilham
Fina.rsen
Nelson
Scott,
Wallin
Previous minutes were read and approved.
Librarian read correspondence relating to shceduled workshop to be held at the King
County Library Headquarters.
Librarian's statistical report for the month of September was given.
Librarian's events and progress report was made.
Unfinished business
It was decided that Mrs. Wallin should attend the .forthcoming workshop arranged
by the WCLC and LAIG interests groups of WLA.
The changes in policy were discussed, and it was decided that if possible Mrs.
Wallin should have the changes added and additional copies for the members at the next
meeting.
Mrs. Wallin reported on the progress of the lists of overdue books.
Some discussion of job discriptions to be gone over in the future when a meeting
could be.scheduled.
New Business
Mrs. Nelson brought up the possibi:Lity of changing the fine structure for the
senior citizens in the area. No action was taken.
Mrs. Wallin discussed the fines existing on the application cards for those patrons
that had returned books, and presented the extensive lists of long overdue books and
expressed her concern for.the situation. Some discussion of eliminating fines ensued,
but this could not be done without erasing all outstanding fines on cards for books that
had been returned. No action was taken.
Mrs. Wallin reported that the new master lens had been received and would be placed
in a more permanent location when the new shelving was installed, but that it was now
available for use.
Mrs, Wallin reported that the board might like to look at the newly installed
bulletin board near the entrance to the library.
No other business to come before the meeting, the meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.�;..
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Mrs. 11 ..e Ai. Wallin, Librarian