04-16-2018 Library Board Regular Meeting PacketLibrary Board
Monday, April 16, 2018
Edith Abbott Memorial Library
211 N. Washington Street
AGENDA
1.Call to Order
This is a public meeting subject to the open meetings laws of the State of Nebraska. The
requirements for an open meeting are posted on the wall in this room and anyone that wants
to find out what those are is welcome to read through them. The Library Board may vote to
go into Closed Session on any Agenda Item as allowed by State Law.
2.Roll Call & Introductions
Alan Lepler, President
Rebecca Rosenlund, Vice President
Edward Meedel, Secretary
Rob Czaplewski
Kelli Arens
Sapna Purawat
Tanya Hansen
3.Public Participation
4.Approval of Minutes of March 19, 2018
5.Approval of Financial Reports
6.Approval of Bills Submitted - March 27, 2018 and April 10, 2018
7.Approval of Director's Report
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8.Board Communications and Committee Reports
9.Approval of Revision to Meeting Room Policy
10.Approval of Specialized Adult Service Areas Policy
11.Discussion of Revision to Policy on Smoking
12.Next Meeting
13.Adjournment
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Library Board
Monday, April 16, 2018
Regular Meeting
Item A1
Public Participation
This is an opportunity for individuals wishing to provide input on any of tonight's agenda items to
reserve time to speak. Please come forward, state your name and address, and the Agenda topic on
which you will be speaking.
Individuals may also request items for future library board meetings. If the issue can be handled
administratively, notification will be provided. If the item is scheduled for a future meeting, notification
of the date will be given.
Staff Contact:
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Library Board
Monday, April 16, 2018
Regular Meeting
Item B1
Approval of Minutes of March 19, 2018
Staff Contact:
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CITY OF GRAND ISLAND
GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
MINUTES OF REGULAR LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
March 19, 2018
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the Library Board of the Grand Island Public
Library was conducted in the Meeting Room of the Library on Monday, March 19, 2018. Notice appeared in the
Grand Island Independent on March 15, 2018; and was posted on March 15, 2018. A quorum present, President
Alan Lepler called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. The following members were present: Tanya Hansen, Sapna
Purawat, Kelli Arens, Ed Meedel. Steve Fosselman, Library Director and City Council Member Julie Hehnke
were also present.
Open Meetings Law Notice: Provided by President Alan Lepler.
Public Participation: None
Approval of Minutes: Motion by Ed Meedel, seconded by Tanya Hansen carried unanimously to accept for filing
the Minutes of the February 26, 2018 library board meeting.
REPORTS:
Approval of Financial Report: Motion by Tanya Hansen, seconded by Ed Meedel carried unanimously to accept
for filing the January 2018 Financial Reports.
Approval of Bills Submitted: Motion by Tanya Hansen, seconded by Ed Meedel carried unanimously to accept
for filing the February 27, 2018 and March 13, 2018 Bills Submitted.
Approval of Director’s Report: Motion by Ed Meedel, seconded by Kelli Arens carried unanimously to accept for
filing the Director’s Report.
Board Communications and Committee Reports: Alan Lepler gave brief update.
NEW BUSINESS:
Approval of Designated Spaces Policy: Tabled.
Board Certification Training Session on Open Meetings Act: This month our session pertains to the Nebraska
Open Meetings Act and the board listened to a short portion of a February 16, 2018 webinar sponsored by the
Nebraska State Bar Association. Steve would like all board members to watch this in its entirety as well as
another assigned resource and then let Nancy know when they completed them.
Discussion of Interlocal Agreement with Hall County and Referral to Committee: Our two-year agreement with
Hall County for county-wide card access is almost three-quarters over. At the end of December 2017 the number
of household card was 652, an increase of 63% from the October 2016 baseline of 400. This is a good time for
the committee to prepare for negotiations with Hall County as part of their budget process.
Next Meeting: Monday, April 16, 2018 at 5:30 pm.
There being no other business the meeting was adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
Edward Meedel, Secretary
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Library Board
Monday, April 16, 2018
Regular Meeting
Item B2
Approval of Financial Reports
The reports of revenues and expenditures since the last board meeting are submitted as generated and
made available by the City Finance Department.
Staff Contact:
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03/21/2018 11:25 |CITY OF GRAND ISLAND |P 1
briansc |LIBRARY REVENUES |glytdbud
FOR THE MONTH ENDED FEBRUARY 2018
FOR 2018 05 JOURNAL DETAIL 2018 5 TO 2018 5
ACCOUNTS FOR:ORIGINAL REVISED AVAILABLE PCT
100 GENERAL FUND APPROP BUDGET YTD EXPENDED MTD EXPENDED ENCUMBRANCES BUDGET USED____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
10044301 LIBRARY _________________________________________
74350 COUNTY SHARE OF LIBRARY -18,750 -18,750 -5,000.00 .00 .00 -13,750.00 26.7%
74365 STATE GRANTS -8,482 -8,482 .00 .00 .00 -8,482.00 .0%
74576 COPY MACHINE USE FEES -10,000 -10,000 -3,954.87 -958.05 .00 -6,045.13 39.5%
74703 FINES AND PENALTIES -25,000 -25,000 -7,798.18 -1,600.92 .00 -17,201.82 31.2%
74725 NONRESIDENT CARD FEE -5,000 -5,000 -2,467.45 -520.00 .00 -2,532.55 49.3%
74795 OTHER REVENUE -22,000 -22,000 -2,063.60 -551.93 .00 -19,936.40 9.4%
TOTAL LIBRARY -89,232 -89,232 -21,284.10 -3,630.90 .00 -67,947.90 23.9%
TOTAL GENERAL FUND -89,232 -89,232 -21,284.10 -3,630.90 .00 -67,947.90 23.9%
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03/21/2018 11:26 |CITY OF GRAND ISLAND |P 1
briansc |LIBRARY EXPENSES |glytdbud
FOR THE MONTH ENDED FEBRUARY 2018
FOR 2018 05 JOURNAL DETAIL 2018 5 TO 2018 5
ACCOUNTS FOR:ORIGINAL REVISED AVAILABLE PCT
100 GENERAL FUND APPROP BUDGET YTD EXPENDED MTD EXPENDED ENCUMBRANCES BUDGET USED____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
10044301 LIBRARY _________________________________________
85105 SALARIES - REGULAR 1,029,413 1,029,413 427,439.43 78,636.81 .00 601,973.57 41.5%
85115 F.I.C.A. PAYROLL TAXES 74,890 74,890 30,711.86 5,664.35 .00 44,178.14 41.0%
85120 HEALTH INSURANCE 140,928 140,928 45,376.98 8,899.02 .00 95,551.02 32.2%
85125 LIFE INSURANCE 1,356 1,356 646.60 131.39 .00 709.40 47.7%
85130 DISABLITY INSURANCE 1,552 1,552 699.97 154.04 .00 852.03 45.1%
85145 PENSION CONTRIBUTION 43,116 43,116 19,915.03 3,625.37 .00 23,200.97 46.2%
85150 WORKERS COMPENSATION 2,167 2,167 .00 .00 .00 2,167.00 .0%
85160 OTHER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 6,476 6,476 409.10 25.62 .00 6,066.90 6.3%
85161 HRA-VEBA 12,090 12,090 5,078.47 930.00 .00 7,011.53 42.0%
85213 CONTRACT SERVICES 25,000 25,000 .00 .00 .00 25,000.00 .0%
85241 COMPUTER SERVICES 26,848 26,848 1,395.00 1,395.00 .00 25,453.00 5.2%
85245 PRINTING & BINDING SERVICES 2,000 2,000 .00 .00 .00 2,000.00 .0%
85305 UTILITY SERVICES 60,000 60,000 23,605.22 4,139.31 .00 36,394.78 39.3%
85317 NATURAL GAS 5,000 5,000 1,231.71 692.28 .00 3,768.29 24.6%
85319 REPAIR & MAIN-LAND IMP/IRRIGA 1,000 1,000 130.00 .00 .00 870.00 13.0%
85324 REPAIR & MAINT - BUILDING 23,000 23,000 6,742.13 3,013.92 .00 16,257.87 29.3%
85330 REPAIR & MAINT-OFF FURN & EQ 24,000 24,000 10,889.71 683.51 .00 13,110.29 45.4%
85335 REPAIR & MAINT - VEHICLES 480 480 .00 .00 .00 480.00 .0%
85350 SANITATION SERVICE 900 900 195.60 38.30 .00 704.40 21.7%
85413 POSTAGE 7,000 7,000 2,209.32 472.50 .00 4,790.68 31.6%
85416 ADVERTISING 349 349 526.54 325.28 .00 -177.54 150.9%
85422 DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 24,000 24,000 10,490.52 2,153.42 4,040.00 9,469.48 60.5%
85425 BOOKS 90,000 90,000 40,651.84 6,394.84 .00 49,348.16 45.2%
85426 AV/ELECTRONIC MEDIA 97,500 97,500 54,864.58 17,089.74 .00 42,635.42 56.3%
85427 PERIODICALS 17,000 17,000 14,946.98 .00 .00 2,053.02 87.9%
85428 TRAVEL & TRAINING 2,500 2,500 1,249.50 35.53 .00 1,250.50 50.0%
85453 CASH OVER & SHORT 100 100 -.24 .29 .00 100.24 -.2%
85490 OTHER EXPENDITURES 450 450 406.16 75.33 .00 43.84 90.3%
85505 OFFICE SUPPLIES 60,000 60,000 18,224.44 2,435.29 .00 41,775.56 30.4%
85510 CLEANING SUPPLIES 4,600 4,600 .00 .00 .00 4,600.00 .0%
85515 GASOLINE 500 500 85.61 .00 .00 414.39 17.1%
85540 SMALL TOOLS & PARTS 15,000 15,000 .00 .00 .00 15,000.00 .0%
85620 OFFICE FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT 15,000 15,000 .00 .00 .00 15,000.00 .0%
TOTAL LIBRARY 1,814,215 1,814,215 718,122.06 137,011.14 4,040.00 1,092,052.94 39.8%
TOTAL GENERAL FUND 1,814,215 1,814,215 718,122.06 137,011.14 4,040.00 1,092,052.94 39.8%
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03/21/2018 11:21 |CITY OF GRAND ISLAND|P 125briansc |ALL REVENUES|glytdbudFOR THE MONTH ENDED FEBRUARY 2018 FOR 2018 05JOURNAL DETAIL 2018 5 TO 2018 5 ACCOUNTS FOR: ORIGINAL REVISED AVAILABLE PCT295 LOCAL ASSISTANCE APPROP BUDGET YTD EXPENDED MTD EXPENDED ENCUMBRANCES BUDGET USED____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 29555001 OTHER DEPARTMENT PROJECTS _________________________________________ 74602 PLANNING COMMISSION PLAQUE _________________________________________ 29555001 74602 PLANNING COMMISSION -120 -120 -46.71 .00 .00 -73.29 38.9% TOTAL PLANNING COMMISSION PLAQUE -120 -120 -46.71 .00 .00 -73.29 38.9% 74701 EDITH ABBOTT MEMORIAL LIBRARY _________________________________________ 29555001 74701 EDITH ABBOTT MEMORI -700,000 -700,000 -4,000.00 .00 .00 -696,000.00 .6% 29555001 74701 100 EDITH ABBOTT MEM -500 -500 .00 .00 .00 -500.00 .0% 29555001 74701 103 EDITH ABBOTT MEM -1,000 -1,000 -1,000.00 .00 .00 .00 100.0% TOTAL EDITH ABBOTT MEMORIAL LIBRA -701,500 -701,500 -5,000.00 .00 .00 -696,500.00 .7% 74735 CONTINGENCY PROJECTS _________________________________________ 29555001 74735 CONTINGENCY PROJECT -250,000 -250,000 .00 .00 .00 -250,000.00 .0% TOTAL CONTINGENCY PROJECTS -250,000 -250,000 .00 .00 .00 -250,000.00 .0% 74799 CREDIT CARD REBATE _________________________________________ 29555001 74799 CREDIT CARD REBATE -164 -164 .00 .00 .00 -164.00 .0% Grand IslandRegular Meeting - 4/16/2018Page 9 / 36
03/21/2018 11:28 |CITY OF GRAND ISLAND|P 201briansc |ALL EXPENSES|glytdbudFOR THE MONTH ENDED FEBRUARY 2018 FOR 2018 05JOURNAL DETAIL 2018 5 TO 2018 5 ACCOUNTS FOR: ORIGINAL REVISED AVAILABLE PCT295 LOCAL ASSISTANCE APPROP BUDGET YTD EXPENDED MTD EXPENDED ENCUMBRANCES BUDGET USED____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 29555001 OTHER DEPARTMENT PROJECTS _________________________________________ 91 OPERATING EXPENSES _________________________________________ 29555001 85041 PLANNING COMMISSION 120 120 229.07 .00 .00 -109.07 190.9% 29555001 85042 EDITH ABBOTT MEMORI 700,000 700,000 59,764.46 .00 -58,764.46 699,000.00 .1% 29555001 85042 100 EDITH ABBOTT MEM 500 500 -250.00 .00 .00 750.00 -50.0% 29555001 85042 101 EDITH ABBOTT MEM 650,000 650,000 .00 .00 .00 650,000.00 .0% 29555001 85042 103 EDITH ABBOTT MEM 1,000 1,000 .00 .00 .00 1,000.00 .0% 29555001 85490 OTHER EXPENDITURES 0 0 10,000.00 .00 .00 -10,000.00 100.0% TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 1,351,620 1,351,620 69,743.53 .00 -58,764.46 1,340,640.93 .8% 96 CAPITAL OUTLAY _________________________________________ 29555001 85010 CONTINGENCY PROJECT 250,000 250,000 .00 .00 .00 250,000.00 .0% TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY 250,000 250,000 .00 .00 .00 250,000.00 .0% TOTAL OTHER DEPARTMENT PROJECTS 1,601,620 1,601,620 69,743.53 .00 -58,764.46 1,590,640.93 .7% Grand IslandRegular Meeting - 4/16/2018Page 10 / 36
Library Board
Monday, April 16, 2018
Regular Meeting
Item B3
Approval of Bills Submitted - March 27, 2018 and April 10, 2018
The following bills were submitted by the Library Director in accordance with the Library Funds Policy
since the last library board meeting.
Staff Contact:
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Org Object
Vendor
Name/Number Description PO #Amount
Schedule of Bills
WO#
Council Meeting Page 19
Invoice Check #
March 27, 2018 032718
10044301 LIBRARY
85213 CONTRACT SERVICES
PRE-EMPL/POST ACCIDENT&WC SCREENS 6949 29.80 366 0 SAINT FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER CITYOFGI-EBT/DEC2017 1
85241 COMPUTER SERVICES
WORDPRESS - Software 99.00 10168 5759 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00042684 0
85324 REPAIR & MAINT - BUILDING
DAHLKE - Snow removal 965.00 10168 5759 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00042774 0
85413 POSTAGE
USPS - postage 3.95 10168 5759 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00042951 0
02/16/18-02/28/18 POSTAGE 167.93 344 0 MIDWEST CONNECT LLC GI11 03/01/18 1
85416 ADVERTISING
ADS 14.78 214 0 MIDLANDS NEWSPAPERS INC 10040440 - FEB 2018 1
85422 DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS
MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION 34483 2,016.22 3767 0 OCLC ONLINE COMPUTER LIBRARY CENTER 584472 1
85425 BOOKS
BRODART - Books 2,300.69 10168 5759 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00042832 0
SAMS - Books 245.68 10168 5759 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00042778 0
85426 AV/ELECTRONIC MEDIA
AMAZON - Dvd 17.20 10168 5759 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00042550 0
RECORDED BOOKS - Audiobook 48.42 10168 5759 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00043069 0
RECORDED BOOKS - Audiobooks 153.61 10168 5759 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00043084 0
RECORDED BOOKS - Audiobooks 507.60 10168 5759 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00043042 0
RECORDED BOOKS - Audiobooks 510.80 10168 5759 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00043064 0
RECORDED BOOKS - Consortium 43.33 10168 5759 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00043054 0
RECORDED BOOKS - Consortium 93.44 10168 5759 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00043035 0
DVD 10326 22.99 562 0 MIDWEST TAPE 95885759 1
DVD'S & AUDIOBOOKS 10326 1,447.42 562 0 MIDWEST TAPE 95874684 1
FEB 2018 HOOPLA 10326 2,705.01 562 0 MIDWEST TAPE 95871270 1
85428 TRAVEL & TRAINING
CASEYS GEN STORE -Fuel Travers 22.03 10168 5759 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00043205 0
SUMMER READING WORKSHOP 34477 30.00 9897 0 CENTRAL PLAINS LIBRARY SYSTEM 116 1
85505 OFFICE SUPPLIES
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Org Object
Vendor
Name/Number Description PO #Amount
Schedule of Bills
WO#
Council Meeting Page 20
Invoice Check #
March 27, 2018 032718
10044301 LIBRARY
85505 OFFICE SUPPLIES
ACE - Supplies 8.80 10168 5759 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00043079 0
ACE - Supplies 19.77 10168 5759 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00042928 0
BRODART - Books 482.60 10168 5759 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00042832 0
DEMCO - Processing Supplies 54.90 10168 5759 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00042744 0
HOBBY LOBBY - Craft Supplies 38.97 10168 5759 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00042791 0
HOBBY LOBBY - Craft Supplies 53.51 10168 5759 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00042704 0
HOBBY LOBBY-Craft Supplies 15.92 10168 5759 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00042899 0
QUILL - Office Supplies 65.34 10168 5759 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00042708 0
RECORDED BOOKS - Audiobook 3.50 10168 5759 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00043069 0
RECORDED BOOKS - Audiobooks 10.50 10168 5759 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00043084 0
RECORDED BOOKS - Audiobooks 21.00 10168 5759 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00043042 0
RECORDED BOOKS - Audiobooks 21.00 10168 5759 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00043064 0
WALMART - Supplies 50.54 10168 5759 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00042868 0
WALMART - Supplies 52.86 10168 5759 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00042767 0
WALMART - Vacuum 108.00 10168 5759 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00043033 0
85515 GASOLINE
FEB 2018 REPAIR SHOP BILL 48.35 83 0 CITY OF GRAND ISLAND-TREASURER LIBR 2018-02 1
12,500.46 10044301 Org Total
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Org Object
Vendor
Name/Number Description PO #Amount
Schedule of Bills
WO#
Council Meeting Page 37
Invoice Check #
March 27, 2018 032718
20110001 LIBRARY TRUST
85425 BOOKS
BRODART - Books 668.00 10168 5759 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00042832 0
668.00 20110001 Org Total
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Org Object
Vendor
Name/Number Description PO #Amount
Schedule of Bills
WO#
Council Meeting Page 57
Invoice Check #
March 27, 2018 032718
29555001 OTHER DEPARTMENT PROJECTS
85042 EDITH ABBOTT MEMORIAL LIBRARY
NOV 2017-JAN 2018 ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES CONTRACT 34041 11,539.06 1257 0 THE CLARK ENERSEN PARTNERS INC 5 (REVISED) 1
11,539.06 29555001 Org Total
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Org Object
Vendor
Name/Number Description PO #Amount
Schedule of Bills
WO#
Council Meeting Page 20
Invoice Check #
April 10, 2018 041018
10044301 LIBRARY
85241 COMPUTER SERVICES
AMAZON-APC Battery 279.01 10168 5763 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00043773 0
85245 PRINTING & BINDING SERVICES
COPYCAT - Printing 113.09 10168 5763 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00042768 0
85305 UTILITY SERVICES
ELECTRICITY 4,184.42 92 0 CITY OF GRAND ISLAND-UTILITIES 04602120 - FEB 2018 1
UTILITIES 135.43 92 0 CITY OF GRAND ISLAND-UTILITIES 04602141 - FEB 2018 1
85317 NATURAL GAS
NATURAL GAS BILL 1,040.42 336 207136 NORTHWESTERN ENERGY 18FEB2646500-5 1
85324 REPAIR & MAINT - BUILDING
ACE - Maintenance Supplies 89.55 10168 5763 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00043171 0
ENERGY AVENUE - Light Bulbs 198.13 10168 5763 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00043535 0
HYDRO TECH - Inspection 45.00 10168 5763 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00043120 0
PRESTOX - Pest Control 131.00 10168 5763 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00043520 0
85330 REPAIR & MAINT - OFF FURN & EQ
CAPITAL - Overage Chrg 2/14/18 146.18 10168 5763 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00043526 0
KONICA-Monthly main. invoice 28.80 10168 5763 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00043096 0
SP VENMILL-BufferMachineRepair 469.92 10168 5763 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00043299 0
85350 SANITATION SERVICE
MID NEBR DISPOSAL-Sanitation 38.30 10168 5763 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00043459 0
85413 POSTAGE
PETTY CASH REIMBURSEMENT 18.75 82 0 CITY OF GRAND ISLAND-TREASURER 04/10/18 1
03/01/18-03/15/18 POSTAGE 195.42 344 0 MIDWEST CONNECT LLC GI11 03/16/18 1
85422 DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS
RENEW NEWSPAPER 35.00 1943 0 JENSEN PUBLISHING 2018 1
85425 BOOKS
AMAZON - Book 7.24 10168 5763 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00043207 0
AMAZON - Book 7.98 10168 5763 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00043506 0
AMAZON - Book 9.84 10168 5763 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00043700 0
AMAZON - Book 10.94 10168 5763 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00043616 0
AMAZON - Book 12.90 10168 5763 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00043642 0
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Org Object
Vendor
Name/Number Description PO #Amount
Schedule of Bills
WO#
Council Meeting Page 21
Invoice Check #
April 10, 2018 041018
10044301 LIBRARY
85425 BOOKS
AMAZON - Book 14.99 10168 5763 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00042859 0
AMAZON - Book 22.53 10168 5763 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00043228 0
AMAZON - Books 41.96 10168 5763 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00043175 0
AMAZON - Books 197.23 10168 5763 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00042551 0
AMAZON - Dvd's 158.90 10168 5763 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00043245 0
BRODART - Books 3,217.35 10168 5763 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00043809 0
BRODART - Books 3,539.88 10168 5763 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00043275 0
85426 AV/ELECTRONIC MEDIA
AMAZON - CD 14.90 10168 5763 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00043655 0
AMAZON - DVD 13.99 10168 5763 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00042847 0
AMAZON - Dvd's 76.13 10168 5763 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00043245 0
DEMCO-Summer Reader Database 959.00 10168 5763 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00043624 0
RECORDED BOOKS-Audiobook-Conso 43.33 10168 5763 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00043699 0
RECORDED BOOKS-Audiobook-Conso 43.33 10168 5763 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00043701 0
RECORDED BOOKS-Audiobook-Conso 56.90 10168 5763 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00043681 0
DVD'S 10326 878.55 562 0 MIDWEST TAPE 95939037 1
DVD'S & AUDIOBOOKS 10326 1,314.39 562 0 MIDWEST TAPE 95919049 1
PLAYAWAY & DVD 10326 1,070.54 562 0 MIDWEST TAPE 95895349 1
85428 TRAVEL & TRAINING
CORNHUSKERSQUARE-Parking/Fosse 6.25 10168 5763 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00043124 0
85505 OFFICE SUPPLIES
AMAZON - DVD 73.58 10168 5763 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00042847 0
AMAZON - Protection plan 5.54 10168 5763 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00043297 0
AMAZON - Supplies 521.86 10168 5763 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00043272 0
AMAZON - Toys and Supplies 50.88 10168 5763 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00043478 0
BRODART - Books 574.35 10168 5763 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00043809 0
BRODART - Books 698.25 10168 5763 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00043275 0
BRODART - Processing Supplies 318.85 10168 5763 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00043225 0
BRODART - Processing Supplies 580.60 10168 5763 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00043737 0
DEMCO - Processing Supplies 115.60 10168 5763 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00043631 0
DEMCO - Processing Supplies 609.16 10168 5763 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00043206 0
EAKES - Receipt Paper 10.36 10168 5763 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00043230 0
QUILL - Office Supplies 8.94 10168 5763 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00043250 0
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Org Object
Vendor
Name/Number Description PO #Amount
Schedule of Bills
WO#
Council Meeting Page 22
Invoice Check #
April 10, 2018 041018
10044301 LIBRARY
85505 OFFICE SUPPLIES
QUILL - Office Supplies 159.90 10168 5763 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00043261 0
SAMS - Supplies 252.86 10168 5763 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00043495 0
ULINE - DVD Cases 174.71 10168 5763 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00043564 0
WALMART - Supplies 30.23 10168 5763 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00043720 0
WALMART - Supplies 69.96 10168 5763 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00043442 0
23,123.10 10044301 Org Total
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Org Object
Vendor
Name/Number Description PO #Amount
Schedule of Bills
WO#
Council Meeting Page 36
Invoice Check #
April 10, 2018 041018
20110001 LIBRARY TRUST
85425 BOOKS
BRODART - Books 121.08 10168 5763 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00043275 0
BRODART - Books 194.55 10168 5763 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00043809 0
315.63 20110001 Org Total
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Org Object
Vendor
Name/Number Description PO #Amount
Schedule of Bills
WO#
Council Meeting Page 60
Invoice Check #
April 10, 2018 041018
29555001 OTHER DEPARTMENT PROJECTS
85042 EDITH ABBOTT MEMORIAL LIBRARY
MCDONALD'S - Primetime 129.15 10168 5763 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00043730 0
SUPER SAVER - Primetime 24.00 10168 5763 BANK OF AMERICA TXN00043705 0
153.15 29555001 Org Total
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Library Board
Monday, April 16, 2018
Regular Meeting
Item C1
Approval of Director's Report
The Director's Report typically consists of:
1) a monthly report of programs and activities, including a quarterly statistical usage report provided in
February, May, August and November of each year
2) upon publication, a GI Library Journal newsletter
3) and additional administrative items of note, either in the agenda packet or discussed at the meeting.
Staff Contact:
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Library Programs and Activities April 16, 2018 Report
Title Date Primary Event Type
Sixpence Circle of Security 3/1/2018 Hosting Meeting
AARP Tax Help 3/2/2018 Tax Assistance Program
Dr. Seuss Storytime @ Conestoga Mall 3/2/2018 Children's Literacy Event
Kids read, do crafts at Dr. Seuss event (Independent)3/2/2018 Media
Dr. Seuss Storytime 3/3/2018 Children's Literacy Event
Literacy Council ‐ English for Spanish Speakers 3/4/2018 Literacy Education
Children's Spring Fever Program ‐ National Parachute Day 3/5/2018 Spring Break
Teen/Tween Spring Fever Program ‐ Bookend Art 3/5/2018 Spring Break
Books and much more: Grand Island library provided 1.5 million
resources in 2017 (NTV)3/5/2017 Media
AARP Tax Help 3/6/2018 Tax Assistance Program
Grand Island Senior High Outreach 3/6/2018 Outreach
2018 Book Club for Adults 3/6/2018 Book Club for Adults
Children's Spring Fever Program ‐ Kite Day 3/6/2018 Spring Break
Teen/Tween Spring Fever Program ‐ Anime Club 3/6/2018 Spring Break
AARP Foundation offers free tax assistance (Local 4 TV)3/6/2018 Media
Wood River 21st Century Grant Program 3/7/2018 Spring Break
Children's Spring Fever Program ‐ Spring Basket Craft 3/7/2018 Spring Break
Teen/Tween Spring Fever Program ‐ DIY Journal 3/7/2018 Spring Break
Prairie Pioneer Genealogical Society 3/7/2018 Research Assistance
Joan Davis, 94 (Independent)3/7/2018 Media
Spring Break (107.7 Radio)3/7/2018 Media
Children's Spring Fever Program ‐ Create Your Own Tote Bag 3/8/2018 Spring Break
Teen/Tween Spring Fever Program ‐ Video Gaming 3/8/2018 Spring Break
Sixpence Circle of Security 3/8/2018 Parent Education
Comfort dogs are providing valuable service (Independent)3/8/2018 Media
Spring fever story time (Independent)3/8/2018 Media
Children's Spring Fever Program ‐ LEGO Build‐Along 3/9/2018 Spring Break
Teen/Tween Spring Fever Program ‐ Movie Day 3/9/2018 Spring Break
AARP Tax Help 3/9/2018 Tax Assistance Program
Nebraska Press Women 3/10/2018 Hosting Meeting
Literacy Council ‐ English for Spanish Speakers 3/11/2018 Literacy Education
LIBRARY ALIVE: Wake up and read for library week (Independent)3/11/2018 Media
Lapsit (Play and Read) 3/12/2018 Lapsits
Outreach Howard School 3/12/2018 Outreach
Teen Library Corps (TLC) 3/12/2018 Teen General Program
Baby & Toddler Lapsit‐Rock and Read 3/13/2018 Baby & Toddler Lapsits
Pajamatime (Family Storyhour) 3/13/2018 Family Storytime
HomeSchoolers Program 3/13/2018 Children's Literacy Event
AARP Tax Help 3/13/2018 Tax Assistance Program
Grand Island Senior High Outreach 3/13/2018 Outreach
Outreach Dodge School 3/13/2018 Outreach
BookBop 3/14/2018 Storytime
Storytime (Ready to Read) 3/14/2018 Storytime
Prairie Pioneer Genealogical Society 3/14/2018 Research Assistance
Call for more details
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Library Programs and Activities April 16, 2018 Report
Prime Time reading program returning to G.I. Library
(Independent)3/14/2018 Media
Nebraska Humanities Prime Time Family Reading Time 3/15/2018 Prime Time
AARP Tax Help 3/16/2018 Tax Assistance Program
Saturday Storytime 3/17/2018 Storytime
Prairie Weavers and Spinners group 3/17/2018 Hosting Meeting
4H 3/17/2018 Hosting Meeting
Prairie Pioneer Genealogical Society 3/17/2018 Research Assistance
Literacy Council ‐ English for Spanish Speakers 3/18/2018 Literacy Education
Library Board Meeting 3/19/2018 Library Board
Lapsit (Play and Read) 3/19/2018 Lapsits
Baby & Toddler Lapsit‐Rock and Read 3/20/2018 Baby & Toddler Lapsits
Pajamatime (Family Storyhour) 3/20/2018 Family Storytime
AARP Tax Help 3/20/2018 Tax Assistance Program
Grand Island Senior High Outreach 3/20/2018 Outreach
BookBop 3/21/2018 Storytime
Storytime (Ready to Read) 3/21/2018 Storytime
United States Department of Agriculture 3/21/2018 Hosting Meeting
Prairie Pioneer Genealogical Society 3/21/2018 Research Assistance
Senator Dan Quick to hold event at Grand Island Public Library
(Independent)3/21/2018 Media
Nebraska Humanities Prime Time Family Reading Time 3/22/2018 Prime Time
AARP Tax Help 3/23/2018 Tax Assistance Program
Saturday Storytime : BookBop 3/24/2018 Storytime
Nebraska Archaeological Society 3/24/2018 Hosting Meeting
Senator Dan Quick 3/24/2018 Hosting Meeting
Grand Comic‐Con Outreach 3/24/2018 Outreach
Literacy Council ‐ English for Spanish Speakers 3/25/2018 Literacy Education
LIBRARY ALIVE: Spring at the chance to read the next bestseller
(Independent)3/25/2018 Media
Lapsit (Play and Read) 3/26/2018 Lapsits
To Read or Not to Read Book Club 3/26/2018 Book Club for Adults
Baby & Toddler Lapsit‐Rock and Read 3/27/2018 Baby & Toddler Lapsits
Pajamatime (Family Storyhour) 3/27/2018 Family Storytime
Dodge School ELL Night 3/27/2018 Children's Literacy Event
Grand Island Senior High Outreach 3/27/2018 Outreach
AARP Tax Help 3/27/2018 Tax Assistance Program
BookBop 3/28/2018 Storytime
Storytime (Ready to Read) 3/28/2018 Storytime
Sixpence Circle of Security 3/28/2018 Parent Education
Prairie Pioneer Genealogical Society 3/28/2018 Research Assistance
Library to host art group’s debut exhibit (Independent)3/28/2018 Media
Proposed C&D Disposal Area Hearing Scheduled April 25 in Grand
Island (NDEQ)3/28/2018 Media
Grand Island Senior High Outreach 3/29/2018 Outreach
Library renovations mean a lot to community (Independent)3/29/2018 Media
Nebraska Humanities Prime Time Family Reading Time 3/29/2018 Prime Time
Call for more details
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Library Programs and Activities April 16, 2018 Report
AARP Tax Help 3/30/2018 Tax Assistance Program
Senator Sasse Mobile Office Hours 3/30/2018 Hosting Meeting
Art Connections Art Show 3/31/2018 Art Alcove
Saturday Storytime 3/31/2018 Storytime
Easter 4/1/2018 Closed
Lapsit (Play and Read) 4/2/2018 Lapsits
Baby & Toddler Lapsit‐Rock and Read 4/3/2018 Baby & Toddler Lapsits
Pajamatime (Family Storyhour) 4/3/2018 Family Storytime
2018 Book Club for Adults 4/3/2018 Book Club for Adults
AARP Tax Help 4/3/2018 General Program
Wood River 21st Century Grant Program 4/4/2018 Children's Literacy Event
BookBop 4/4/2018 Storytime
Storytime (Ready to Read) 4/4/2018 Storytime
Sixpence Circle of Security 4/4/2018 Parent Education
Prairie Pioneer Genealogical Society 4/4/2018 Research Assistance
Nebraska Humanities Prime Time Family Reading Time 4/5/2018 Prime Time Family Reading Time
AARP Tax Help 4/6/2018 General Program
Saturday Storytime‐Stories and Crafts with Eddie the Comfort Dog 4/7/2018 Storytime
Police: Man flips G.I. library checkout (Independent)4/7/2018 Media
Library activity will continue to grow with upcoming renovation
(Independent)4/8/2018 Media
Literacy Council ‐ English for Spanish Speakers 4/8/2018 Literacy Education
National Library Week (107.7 Radio)4/8/2018 Media
LIBRARY ALIVE: Celebrating National Library Week as libraries lead
(Independent)4/8/2018 Media
Lapsit (Play and Read) 4/9/2018 Lapsits
Teen Library Corps (TLC) 4/9/2018 Teen General Program
Baby & Toddler Lapsit‐Rock and Read 4/10/2018 Baby & Toddler Lapsits
Pajamatime (Family Storyhour) 4/10/2018 Family Storytime
Rotary Club of Grand Island 4/10/2018 Hosting Meeting
AARP Tax Help 4/10/2018 General Program
BookBop 4/11/2018 Storytime
Storytime (Ready to Read) 4/11/2018 Storytime
Sixpence Circle of Security 4/11/2018 Parent Education
Prairie Pioneer Genealogical Society 4/11/2018 Research Assistance
Library Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon 4/11/2018 General Program
Nebraska Humanities Prime Time Family Reading Time 4/12/2018 Prime Time Family Reading Time
Page Turners Book Club 4/12/2018 Book Club for Adults
Patron Appreciation Day 4/12/2018 General Program
AARP Tax Help 4/13/2018 General Program
Saturday Storytime 4/14/2018 Storytime
Toastmasters International Speech Contest 4/14/2018 Hosting Meeting
"Libraries Lead" Storytime (National Library Week) 4/14/2018 Storytime
Literacy Council ‐ English for Spanish Speakers 4/15/2018 Literacy Education
Library Board Meeting 4/16/2018 Library Board
Lapsit (Play and Read) 4/16/2018 Lapsits
Baby & Toddler Lapsit‐Rock and Read 4/17/2018 Baby & Toddler Lapsits
Call for more details
Grand Island Regular Meeting - 4/16/2018 Page 24 / 36
Library Programs and Activities April 16, 2018 Report
Pajamatime (Family Storyhour) 4/17/2018 Family Storytime
BookBop 4/18/2018 Storytime
Storytime (Ready to Read) 4/18/2018 Storytime
Sixpence Circle of Security 4/18/2018 Parent Education
Prairie Pioneer Genealogical Society 4/18/2018 Research Assistance
Nebraska Humanities Prime Time Family Reading Time 4/19/2018 Prime Time Family Reading Time
Central Nebraska District Assessors 4/19/2018 Hosting Meeting
Saturday Storytime 4/21/2018 Storytime
Prairie Pioneer Genealogical Society 4/21/2018 Research Assistance
Lapsit (Play and Read) 4/23/2018 Lapsits
Baby & Toddler Lapsit‐Rock and Read 4/24/2018 Baby & Toddler Lapsits
Pajamatime (Family Storyhour) 4/24/2018 Family Storytime
BookBop 4/25/2018 Storytime
Storytime (Ready to Read) 4/25/2018 Storytime
Sixpence Circle of Security 4/25/2018 Parent Education
Prairie Pioneer Genealogical Society 4/25/2018 Research Assistance
Saturday Storytime : BookBop 4/28/2018 Storytime
Literacy Council ‐ English for Spanish Speakers 4/29/2018 Literacy Education
Outreach to GISH Around the World in One Day 4/29/2018 Children's Literacy Event
To Read or Not to Read Book Club 4/30/2018 Book Club for Adults
Lapsit (Play and Read) 4/30/2018 Lapsits
Baby & Toddler Lapsit‐Rock and Read 5/1/2018 Baby & Toddler Lapsits
Pajamatime (Family Storyhour) 5/1/2018 Family Storytime
Sixpence Circle of Security 5/2/2018 Parent Education
BookBop 5/2/2018 Storytime
Storytime (Ready to Read) 5/2/2018 Storytime
Storytime (Ready to Read) 5/2/2018 Storytime
Prairie Pioneer Genealogy Assistance 5/2/2018 General Program
Saturday Storytime‐Stories and Crafts with Eddie the Comfort Dog 5/5/2018 Storytime
Literacy Council ‐ English for Spanish Speakers 5/6/2018 Literacy Education
Teen Library Corps (TLC) 5/7/2018 Teen General Program
2018 Book Club for Adults 5/8/2018 Book Club for Adults
Prairie Pioneer Genealogy Assistance 5/9/2018 General Program
Sixpence Circle of Security 5/9/2018 Parent Education
Literacy Council ‐ English for Spanish Speakers 5/13/2018 Literacy Education
2018 Nebraska Primary Elections 5/15/2018 General Program
Prairie Pioneer Genealogy Assistance 5/16/2018 General Program
Prairie Pioneer Genealogy Assistance 5/19/2018 General Program
Literacy Council ‐ English for Spanish Speakers 5/20/2018 Literacy Education
Library Board Meeting 5/21/2018 Library Board
Prairie Pioneer Genealogy Society 5/23/2018 Research Assistance
Children's Summer Reading Program Kickoff with Jack & Kitty 5/24/2018 Children's Summer Reading
Children's Summer Reading Program Kickoff with Jack & Kitty 5/25/2018 Children's Summer Reading
Nebraska Tax Equalization and Review Commission 5/25/2018 Hosting Meeting
Memorial Day 5/27/2018 Closed
Memorial Day 5/28/2018 Closed
Prairie Pioneer Genealogy Society 5/30/2018 Research Assistance
Call for more details
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Library Programs and Activities April 16, 2018 Report
Teen and Adult Summer Reading Program Kickoff 5/31/2018 Teen Summer Reading
Summer Reading Enrichment Club ‐ Rock Star Kickoff! 5/31/2018 Children's Summer Reading
Call for more details
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Library Board
Monday, April 16, 2018
Regular Meeting
Item D1
Board Communications and Committee Reports
This item allows for the introduction and discussion of board communications and committee reports.
Included in this item are items of discussion and communication with the City Council liaison to the
Library Board. Items requiring approval must also be indicated in Consideration of Unfinished Business
or Consideration of New Business.
Staff Contact:
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Library Board
Monday, April 16, 2018
Regular Meeting
Item F1
Approval of Revision to Meeting Room Policy
Library board approval of a revision of our Meeting Room Policy (attached) is recommended to move
forward with rearranging our lobby area to conform to the "Meet-Up" program aspects that were
determined during our renovation planning.
Staff Contact: Steve Fosselman
Grand Island Regular Meeting - 4/16/2018 Page 28 / 36
Meeting Room Policy
DRAFT Revised April 16, 2018
A variety of meeting room spaces are provided by this library to fulfill our mission as this diverse community's
center for a lifetime of learning and literacy. Such space is made available by the library "on an equitable basis,
regardless of the beliefs or affiliations of individuals or groups requesting their use." (Article 6, Library Bill of
Rights). Permission to use a Library meeting room does not imply Library endorsement of the aims, policies, or
activities of any group or organization.
Meetings must be for purposes consistent with the objectives and goals of the Library including educational,
cultural, informational, community or governmental/civic activities. Use of library meeting room space is subject
to the approval of the Library Director or Library Board.
Library Director-Authorized Uses:
Programs, sponsored events, and employee meetings of Library and city government are given priority
consideration for use of all meeting rooms. In addition, the Library Director is authorized to accept requests for the
following permitted reservations of meeting room space. Such meetings must be open to the general public at all
times. Unless specified below, no admission fee, registration fee, donation or monetary solicitation may be sought
from meeting attendees. The Director may delegate this authority to staff members in their various areas of
responsibility.
Meetings of other governmental agencies
Meetings of non-profit community and educational groups
Library programs involving the sale of library products or featured speakers’ literary or artistic works
Non-profit sponsored educational training sessions with or without registration fees
Library sponsored or co-sponsored programs conducted with the assistance of a business firm
Library Board-Authorized Uses:
Specific Library Board approval is required for the following uses of meeting room space:
Meetings of non-profit groups involving the sale, advertising, or promotion of commercial products or
services
Meetings not open to the general public at all times
Non- permitted Uses:
Any uses that interfere with the normal functions of the library
Meetings solely sponsored by a business firm, regardless of purpose
Political campaign purposes other than debates with all candidates having the opportunity to participate
Private social events
Worship services held as part of a faith's regular religious regimen and bearing no relationship to a specific
civic purpose
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Designation of Spaces for Meeting Room Purposes:
The Library’s meeting rooms, children’s programming room and computer lab (when in use for training sessions)
are not available for individual or unreserved use. Requests for reserved use of these areas as well as study rooms,
Heritage Room or other Library spaces for meeting room purposes are subject to this policy. Otherwise, Library
spaces used by individuals and small groups informally on an unscheduled basis are not subject to this policy and
their use is covered under the Library’s Code of Conduct.
Fees for Use:
The Library Board reserves the right to formulate policy on usage fees. There are presently no fees for use of these
meeting room spaces.
Meeting Procedures:
To schedule a meeting room, a group representative should follow all staff-specified meeting room booking
procedures.
Meeting rooms may be booked up to six months in advance but should be made at least 24 hours prior to intended
use.
Multiple bookings are not allowed, with the following exceptions:
Library sponsored events
Meetings of federal, state and local government agencies
Non-profit sponsored educational training sessions
Other meetings specifically authorized by the Director or delegated authority
Meetings rooms are scheduled on a first come, first serve basis. Additional furniture and AV equipment is available
upon advance request. Groups should provide their own laptops for presentations connected to the Library’s LCD
projectors.
Unless authorized by the Library Director or delegated authority, meetings must be held during regular library
hours and must end on time so the room can be cleared or prepared for other meetings. The meeting rooms must
be vacated at least 10 minutes before closing time.
Library staff should be notified at least 24 hours in advance of cancellations.
Light refreshments may be served and use of the Library’s kitchenette may be requested. (Note: alcoholic beverages
are prohibited.)
The group is responsible for leaving any rooms used in the condition in which they were found.
Violations of this policy may result in future suspension or ban from meeting room use. Users agree to abide by all
regulations of the library relating to the use of the facilities and accept responsibility for all damages caused to the
building and/or equipment beyond normal wear.
Any advertisement of scheduled meetings NOT sponsored by the Library must clearly indicate the sponsoring
organization and contact information. Description of the meeting site is as follows: Edith Abbott Memorial Library,
211 North Washington Street, Grand Island, NE.
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Meet-Up Spaces
When not in use for library programs, several tables in the lobby are specifically designated for informal
community meet-ups of groups involving fewer than six participants at each table. No approval is needed. General
seating is available elsewhere in the library for individual patrons. Reservations are not available unless authorized
by the Library Director. The Director may delegate this authority to staff members in their various areas of
responsibility. Time limits may apply depending on demand as determined by library staff.
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Library Board
Monday, April 16, 2018
Regular Meeting
Item F2
Approval of Specialized Adult Service Areas Policy
Originally titled "Designated Spaces Policy", the attached draft provides needed changes to indicate
board authority in designating specific locations' intended use. Board approval is recommended.
Staff Contact: Steve Fosselman
Grand Island Regular Meeting - 4/16/2018 Page 32 / 36
Specialized Adult Service Areas Policy
DRAFT Approved April 16, 2018
The following sections of the adult services area of the library have been designed, programmed and equipped for
specific audiences and for intended purposes.
Senior Lounge
Multicultural Center
Literacy Niche
Heritage Room
Within these sections all library collections are accessible to all patrons at all times. Seating areas, equipment and
public access computer workstations within these rooms are reserved for their intended users, however. General
seating and public access computer workstations are available elsewhere in the library for patrons not involved in
the intended use of these sections.
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Library Board
Monday, April 16, 2018
Regular Meeting
Item F3
Discussion of Revision to Policy on Smoking
Our current policy is attached as well as UNL's newly adopted campus-wide policy. We anticipate using
our front exterior area for the Summer Reading Program and the current designated smoking area will
be eliminated as a result of the renovation project. This agenda item is intended for board discussion of
changes to this policy to be considered for approval at its May 21 meeting.
Staff Contact: Steve Fosselman
Grand Island Regular Meeting - 4/16/2018 Page 34 / 36
Policy on Smoking
Revised March 17, 2014
Smoking and use of tobacco products in various areas of the library building and grounds is detrimental to the
health, safety and welfare of patrons and staff and is a prohibited activity in accordance with the library’s Code of
Conduct.
All interior spaces of the Edith Abbott Memorial Library are designated as non-smoking areas.
The exterior areas of the library within the north and south corners of the building and the west edge of the semi-
circular walkway immediately to the west of the building are designated as non-smoking with the exception of the
southwest-most seating area under the building canopy; and all walkways immediately adjacent to the library
building.
During library programs conducted outside, those exterior areas will also be designated as non-smoking.
No smoking, including electronic cigarettes, or use of tobacco products is permitted within these non-smoking
areas. Designated disposal receptacles must be used when entering these exterior non-smoking areas, and disposal
by any other means within the building or outside a vehicle on library grounds is prohibited.
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