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02-17-2020 Library Board Regular Meeting PacketLibrary Board Monday, February 17, 2020 Edith Abbott Memorial Library 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 Edward Meedel, President Kelli Arens, Vice President Tanya Hansen, Secretary Benjamin Boeselager Maria Lopez Jaime Parr Sara White 3.Public Participation 4.Approval of Minutes of January 27, 2020 5.Approval of Financial Reports 6.Approval of Bills Submitted - January 28, 2020 and February 11, 2020 7.Approval of Director's Report 8.Board Communications and Committee Reports Grand Island Regular Meeting - 2/17/2020 Page 1 / 53 9.Consideration of Rescinding Temporary Entranceway Policy 10.Consideration of Rescinding Edith Abbott Memorial Library Projects Fund (Donations) 11.Discussion of Proposed Revision to Library Funds Policy and Referral to Finance and Policy Committee 12.Discussion of Proposed Policy Additions Currently in Committee 13.Next Meeting 14.Adjournment Grand Island Regular Meeting - 2/17/2020 Page 2 / 53 Library Board Monday, February 17, 2020 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: Grand Island Regular Meeting - 2/17/2020 Page 3 / 53 Library Board Monday, February 17, 2020 Regular Meeting Item B1 Approval of Minutes of January 27, 2020 Staff Contact: Grand Island Regular Meeting - 2/17/2020 Page 4 / 53 CITY OF GRAND ISLAND GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF REGULAR LIBRARY BOARD MEETING January 27, 2020 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the Library Board of the Grand Island Public Library was conducted in Meeting Room A of the Library on Monday, January 27, 2020. Notice appeared in the Grand Island Independent on January 23, 2020; and was posted on January 23, 2020. A quorum present, President Ed Meedel called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. The following members were present: Tanya Hansen, Ben Boeselager, Sara White, Jaime Parr and Maria Lopez. Also present were Library Director Steve Fosselman, Library Youth and Family Services Librarian Celine Swan, and City Council liaison Vaughn Minton. Open Meetings Law Notice: Provided by President Ed Meedel. Public Participation: None Approval of Minutes: Motion by Tanya Hansen, seconded by Maria Lopez, carried unanimously to accept for filing the Minutes of the December 16, 2019 library board meeting. REPORTS: Approval of Financial Report: Motion by Jaime Parr, seconded by Ben Boeselager, carried unanimously to accept for filing the October 2019, November 2019 and December 2019 Financial Reports. Approval of Bills Submitted: Motion by Ben Boeselager, seconded by Maria Lopez, carried unanimously to accept for filing the December 17, 2019, December 30, 2019, and January 14, 2020 Bills Submitted. Approval of Director’s Report: Motion by Tanya Hansen, seconded by Jaime Parr, carried unanimously to accept for filing the Director’s Report. Board Communications and Committee Reports: Nothing to report at this time. Discussion of Library Board Governance: Continuing item regarding Chapter 51 and Chapter 16 models. Ed Meedel will be doing a presentation at the City Council meeting on February 11, 2020. Approval of Library Overview and Annual Report: Motion by Tanya Hansen, seconded by Maria Lopez, carried unanimously to accept for filing the Approval of Library Overview and Annual Report Discussion of Proposed Policy Additions and Referral to Finance and Policy Committee: Celine Swan presented a draft of three policies that she and Shaun Klee have been working on. These are now ready for referral to committee and City Legal review. Once the final drafts are completed, the committee will bring each policy out to the entire board for approval. Discussion of 2020-21 Library Budget Goals: Board members were given the opportunity for further comment. Next Meeting: Monday, February 17, 2020 at 5:30 pm. There being no other business the meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m. Tanya Hansen, Secretary Grand Island Regular Meeting - 2/17/2020 Page 5 / 53 Library Board Monday, February 17, 2020 Regular Meeting Item B2 Approval of Financial Reports The reports of revenues and expenditures since the last board meeting are submitted as generated, subject to City Finance Department journal entry changes. Staff Contact: Grand Island Regular Meeting - 2/17/2020 Page 6 / 53 Grand Island Regular Meeting - 2/17/2020 Page 7 / 53 Grand Island Regular Meeting - 2/17/2020 Page 8 / 53 Grand Island Regular Meeting - 2/17/2020 Page 9 / 53 Grand Island Regular Meeting - 2/17/2020 Page 10 / 53 Grand Island Regular Meeting - 2/17/2020 Page 11 / 53 Library Board Monday, February 17, 2020 Regular Meeting Item B3 Approval of Bills Submitted - January 28, 2020 and February 11, 2020 The following bills were submitted by the Library Director in accordance with the Library Funds Policy since the last library board meeting. 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Staff Contact: Steve Fosselman Grand Island Regular Meeting - 2/17/2020 Page 21 / 53 Library Programs and Activities February 17, 2020 Report Call for more details - some programs require registration Grand Island Art Club Art Show Adult Cultural Program Library Closed - New Year's Day 1/1/2020 Hours Change Winter Break Children's Program - An Eric Carle Winter 1/2/2020 Children's Holiday Break Program Winter Break Teen Program - Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament 1/2/2020 Teen Holiday Break Program Winter Break Super Smash Brother's Tween/Teen Tournament 1/2/2020 Teen Holiday Break Program Winter Break Movie 1/4/2020 Storytime Lapsit (Play and Read)1/6/2020 Lapsits Teen Library Corps (TLC)1/6/2020 Teen General Program Baby & Toddler Lapsit - Rock and Read 1/7/2020 Baby & Toddler Lapsits 2020 Book Club for Adults 1/7/2020 Book Club for Adults Pajamatime (Family Storyhour)1/7/2020 Family Storytime Storytime (Ready to Read)1/8/2020 Storytime Storytime (Ready to Read)1/8/2020 Storytime Bookbop 1/9/2020 Storytime Central Community College Outreach 1/9/2020 Outreach Saturday Storytime 1/11/2020 Storytime Lapsit (Play and Read)1/13/2020 Lapsits HomeSchoolers Program 1/13/2020 Children's Literacy Event Teen HomeSchoolers Program 1/13/2020 Teen Literary Event Baby & Toddler Lapsit - Rock and Read 1/14/2020 Baby & Toddler Lapsits Pajamatime (Family Storyhour)1/14/2020 Family Storytime Storytime (Ready to Read)1/15/2020 Storytime Storytime (Ready to Read)1/15/2020 Storytime Central District Health Department FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS 1/15/2020 General Program Foundation Board Meeting 1/15/2020 Foundation Bookbop 1/16/2020 Storytime Central Community College Outreach 1/16/2020 Outreach Makerspace Tour 1/16/2020 Teen Tour Saturday Storytime - Stories and Crafts with Remi the Comfort Dog 1/18/2020 Storytime Library Closed - Martin Luther King Jr. Day 1/20/2020 Hours Change Baby & Toddler Lapsit - Rock and Read 1/21/2020 Baby & Toddler Lapsits Pajamatime (Family Storyhour)1/21/2020 Family Storytime Storytime (Ready to Read)1/22/2020 Storytime Storytime (Ready to Read)1/22/2020 Storytime Bookbop 1/23/2020 Storytime New Hope Christian School Tour 1/24/2020 Children's Tour Saturday Storytime 1/25/2020 Storytime Local Author Visit - George Ayoub 1/26/2020 Adult Author Program Lapsit (Play and Read)1/27/2020 Lapsits Library Board Meeting 1/27/2020 Library Board Baby & Toddler Lapsit - Rock and Read 1/28/2020 Baby & Toddler Lapsits Pajamatime (Family Storyhour)1/28/2020 Family Storytime Grand Island Regular Meeting - 2/17/2020 Page 22 / 53 Library Programs and Activities February 17, 2020 Report Call for more details - some programs require registration Storytime (Ready to Read)1/29/2020 Storytime Storytime (Ready to Read)1/29/2020 Storytime Bookbop 1/30/2020 Storytime Library Tour for Northwest students and teachers 1/30/2020 Teen Tour Saturday Storytime-Stories and Crafts with Eddie the Comfort Dog 2/1/2020 Storytime Lapsit (Play and Read)2/3/2020 Lapsits Baby & Toddler Lapsit - Rock and Read 2/4/2020 Baby & Toddler Lapsits AARP Tax Help 2/4/2020 Adult Program 2020 Book Club for Adults 2/4/2020 Book Club for Adults Pajamatime (Family Storyhour)2/4/2020 Family Storytime Storytime (Ready to Read)2/5/2020 Storytime Storytime (Ready to Read)2/5/2020 Storytime Bookbop 2/6/2020 Storytime AARP Tax Help 2/7/2020 Adult Program Saturday Storytime 2/8/2020 Storytime Lapsit (Play and Read)2/10/2020 Lapsits HomeSchoolers Program 2/10/2020 Children's Literacy Event 2020 Bear Fair AM 2/11/2020 Children's Literacy Event 2020 Bear Fair PM 2/11/2020 Children's Literacy Event 2020 Bear Fair Evening 2/11/2020 Children's Literacy Event AARP Tax Help 2/11/2020 Adult Program 2020 Bear Fair 2/11/2020 Children's Literacy Event Storytime (Ready to Read)2/12/2020 Storytime Storytime (Ready to Read)2/12/2020 Storytime Bookbop 2/13/2020 Storytime Historical Hall County Newspapers Digital Launch 2/13/2020 Adult Program AARP Tax Help 2/14/2020 Adult Program Saturday Storytime - Stories and Crafts with Remi the Comfort Dog 2/15/2020 Storytime Lapsit (Play and Read)2/17/2020 Lapsits Library Board Meeting 2/17/2020 Library Board Baby & Toddler Lapsit - Rock and Read 2/18/2020 Baby & Toddler Lapsits Central District Health Dept. Breastfeeding Education Class 2/18/2020 Adult Program AARP Tax Help 2/18/2020 Adult Program Pajamatime (Family Storyhour)2/18/2020 Family Storytime Storytime (Ready to Read)2/19/2020 Storytime Storytime (Ready to Read)2/19/2020 Storytime Bookbop 2/20/2020 Storytime AARP Tax Help 2/21/2020 Adult Program Saturday Storytime 2/22/2020 Storytime Lapsit (Play and Read)2/24/2020 Lapsits Nebraska Humanities Preschool PrimeTime 2/24/2020 Children's Literacy Event Baby & Toddler Lapsit - Rock and Read 2/25/2020 Baby & Toddler Lapsits AARP Tax Help 2/25/2020 Adult Program Pajamatime (Family Storyhour)2/25/2020 Family Storytime Grand Island Regular Meeting - 2/17/2020 Page 23 / 53 Library Programs and Activities February 17, 2020 Report Call for more details - some programs require registration Storytime (Ready to Read)2/26/2020 Storytime Storytime (Ready to Read)2/26/2020 Storytime Bookbop 2/27/2020 Storytime AARP Tax Help 2/28/2020 Adult Program Association of Nebraska Art Clubs 2020 Annual Traveling Art Show Adult Cultural Program Lapsit (Play and Read)3/2/2020 Lapsits Nebraska Humanities Preschool PrimeTime 3/2/2020 Children's Literacy Event Baby & Toddler Lapsit - Rock and Read 3/3/2020 Baby & Toddler Lapsits AARP Tax Help 3/3/2020 Adult Program DODGE ELL FAMILY NIGHT 3/3/2020 Children's Tour 2020 Book Club for Adults 3/3/2020 Book Club for Adults Pajamatime (Family Storyhour)3/3/2020 Family Storytime Storytime (Ready to Read)3/4/2020 Storytime Storytime (Ready to Read)3/4/2020 Storytime Bookbop 3/5/2020 Storytime Living Well With Diabetes with Heartland Health Center 3/5/2020 Adult Program Spring Break Children's Program 3/6/2020 Children's Spring Break Program AARP Tax Help 3/6/2020 Adult Program Dr. Seuss Birthday Party 3/7/2020 Children's Literacy Event Spring Break Children's Program 3/9/2020 Children's Spring Break Program Spring Break Teen Program 3/9/2020 Teen Spring Break Program HomeSchoolers Program 3/9/2020 Children's Literacy Event Nebraska Humanities Preschool PrimeTime 3/9/2020 Children's Literacy Event Spring Break Children's Program 3/10/2020 Children's Spring Break Program AARP Tax Help 3/10/2020 Adult Program Spring Break Children's Program 3/11/2020 Children's Spring Break Program Spring Break Teen Program 3/11/2020 Teen Spring Break Program Spring Break Children's Program 3/12/2020 Children's Spring Break Program Living Well With Diabetes with Heartland Health Center 3/12/2020 Adult Program Spring Break Teen Program 3/12/2020 Teen Spring Break Program Spring Break Children's Program 3/13/2020 Children's Spring Break Program AARP Tax Help 3/13/2020 Adult Program Spring Break Teen Program 3/13/2020 Teen Spring Break Program Lapsit (Play and Read)3/16/2020 Lapsits Nebraska Humanities Preschool PrimeTime 3/16/2020 Children's Literacy Event Baby & Toddler Lapsit - Rock and Read 3/17/2020 Baby & Toddler Lapsits AARP Tax Help 3/17/2020 Adult Program Pajamatime (Family Storyhour)3/17/2020 Family Storytime Come, Sit & Breathe Meditation Group 3/17/2020 General Program Storytime (Ready to Read)3/18/2020 Storytime Storytime (Ready to Read)3/18/2020 Storytime Bookbop 3/19/2020 Storytime Living Well With Diabetes with Heartland Health Center 3/19/2020 Adult Program Grand Island Regular Meeting - 2/17/2020 Page 24 / 53 Library Programs and Activities February 17, 2020 Report Call for more details - some programs require registration AARP Tax Help 3/20/2020 Adult Program Saturday Storytime - Stories and Crafts with Remi the Comfort Dog 3/21/2020 Storytime Lapsit (Play and Read)3/23/2020 Lapsits Nebraska Humanities Preschool PrimeTime 3/23/2020 Children's Literacy Event Library Board Meeting 3/23/2020 Library Board Baby & Toddler Lapsit - Rock and Read 3/24/2020 Baby & Toddler Lapsits AARP Tax Help 3/24/2020 Adult Program Pajamatime (Family Storyhour)3/24/2020 Family Storytime Come, Sit & Breathe Meditation Group 3/24/2020 General Program Storytime (Ready to Read)3/25/2020 Storytime Storytime (Ready to Read)3/25/2020 Storytime Bookbop 3/26/2020 Storytime Living Well With Diabetes with Heartland Health Center 3/26/2020 Adult Program AARP Tax Help 3/27/2020 Adult Program Saturday Storytime 3/28/2020 Storytime Lapsit (Play and Read)3/30/2020 Lapsits Nebraska Humanities Preschool PrimeTime 3/30/2020 Children's Literacy Event Baby & Toddler Lapsit - Rock and Read 3/31/2020 Baby & Toddler Lapsits AARP Tax Help 3/31/2020 Adult Program Pajamatime (Family Storyhour)3/31/2020 Family Storytime Come, Sit & Breathe Meditation Group 3/31/2020 General Program Grand Island Regular Meeting - 2/17/2020 Page 25 / 53 Library Reservation of Public Spaces February 17, 2020 Report Copper Creek Homeowner Association 1/2/2020 Meeting Room A Equipment - Laser Cutter/Engraver 1/4/2020 Makerspace Altrusa 1/6/2020 Meeting Room A Equipment - Laser Cutter/Engraver 1/6/2020 Makerspace Department of Education 1/8/2020 Meeting Room A Grand Island Gaming Guild 1/11/2020 Meeting Room B NEBRASKA PROBATION 1/13/2020 Meeting Room C Equipment - 3D Printer 1/13/2020 Makerspace Leadership Tomorrow 1/13/2020 Digital Media Lab Central NE District Assessors 1/15/2020 Meeting Room A Stitching Sisters 1/16/2020 Meeting Room A Integrated Life Choices 1/17/2020 Meeting Room B Prairie Romance Writers 1/19/2020 Digital Media Lab Equipment - 3D Printer 1/21/2020 Makerspace Grow Grand Island 1/21/2020 Meeting Room A Equipment - Laser Cutter/Engraver 1/23/2020 Makerspace Equipment - Cricut Explore Air 2 1/23/2020 Makerspace Grow Grand Island 1/23/2020 Meeting Room B Senator Ben Sasse 1/24/2020 Meeting Room A Tumbleweeds 4H 1/25/2020 Meeting Room B Youth Philathropy Board 1/26/2020 Meeting Room A H3C 1/27/2020 Meeting Room C To Read or Not to Read Book Club 1/27/2020 Digital Media Lab Grand Island Service Providers 1/27/2020 Meeting Room B GIPS Migrant Program 1/27/2020 Meeting Room B Equipment - Laser Cutter/Engraver 1/27/2020 Makerspace Chariots4hope 1/28/2020 Meeting Room BC Alpha Delta Kappa 1/28/2020 Meeting Room B GICC 1/28/2020 Meeting Room A Alicia's Knitting and Crocheting Club 1/28/2020 Digital Media Lab Families Care 1/30/2020 Meeting Room A Equipment - Laser Cutter/Engraver 2/1/2020 Makerspace Equipment - Cricut Explore Air 2 2/1/2020 Makerspace Equipment - Cricut Explore Air 2 2/3/2020 Makerspace Equipment - Cricut Explore Air 2 2/3/2020 Makerspace AFSP American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Ne 2/3/2020 Meeting Room A Grand Island MPO 2/4/2020 Meeting Room BC Equipment - Cricut Explore Air 2 2/5/2020 Makerspace CCCEA 2/5/2020 Meeting Room A Equipment - Plotter 2/5/2020 Makerspace GI child care Association 2/6/2020 Meeting Room A Grand Island Gaming Guild 2/8/2020 Meeting Room B Prairieland Romance Writer's Group 2/9/2020 Digital Media Lab Youth Philathropy Board 2/9/2020 Meeting Room B Equipment - Cricut Explore Air 2 2/10/2020 Makerspace Leadership Tomorrow 2/12/2020 Digital Media Lab Stitching Sisters 2/13/2020 Meeting Room A Grand Island Regular Meeting - 2/17/2020 Page 26 / 53 Library Reservation of Public Spaces February 17, 2020 Report Equipment - Laser Cutter/Engraver 2/14/2020 Makerspace GICC FBLA 2/16/2020 Meeting Room B PEO CK 2/18/2020 Meeting Room A Families Care 2/20/2020 Meeting Room A Toastmaster's international speech contest 2/22/2020 Meeting Room C Tumbleweeds 4H 2/22/2020 Meeting Room B Youth Philathropy Board 2/23/2020 Meeting Room A H3C Board Meeting 2/24/2020 Meeting Room B To Read or Not to Read Book Club 2/24/2020 Meeting Room A Alicia's Knitting and Crocheting Club 2/25/2020 Meeting Room A Central Mediation 2/27/2020 Meeting Room A Grow Grand Island 2/27/2020 Digital Media Lab NET/KUON - Nebraska Educational Telecommunications 2/27/2020 Meeting Room B NEBRASKA PROBATION 3/4/2020 Meeting Room B City of Grand Island 3/5/2020 Meeting Room BC Copper Creek Homeowner Association 3/5/2020 Meeting Room A 2020 US Census 3/7/2020 Meeting Room C Nebraska Youth Leadership Counsel 3/7/2020 Meeting Room A 2020 US Census 3/14/2020 Meeting Room C Grand Island Gaming Guild 3/14/2020 Meeting Room B UNL EXTENSION 3/18/2020 Meeting Room C Central Plains Library System 3/19/2020 Meeting Room BC Nebraska Injured Brain Network 3/19/2020 Meeting Room A HOBY Youth Leadership 3/21/2020 Meeting Room BC HC3 Circle of Security 3/23/2020 Meeting Room A Health Resources and Services Administration 3/24/2020 Digital Media Lab Pioneer Consortium 3/25/2020 Meeting Room B Health Resources and Services Administration 3/26/2020 Meeting Room B Nebraska Archaeological Society 3/28/2020 Meeting Room B To Read or Not to Read Book Club 3/30/2020 Meeting Room A Grand Island Regular Meeting - 2/17/2020 Page 27 / 53 Library Media Report February 17, 2020 Report Free blood pressure checks support healthy New Year's resolutions 1/2/2020 KFXL Weekend activities keep holiday mindset rolling 1/2/2020 Local 4 TV Free blood pressure checks support healthy New Year's resolutions 1/2/2020 NTV Polar bear is fitting subject for craft project this time of year 1/2/2020 GI Independent Film speaks up for early childhood education 1/3/2020 GI Independent Ann Martin 1/5/2020 GI Independent Former Independent columnist pens biography on Omaha World-Herald’s former publisher John Gottschalk 1/7/2020 GI Independent Blood pressure check set for Wednesday at library 1/8/2020 GI Independent GI library celebrates law enforcement appreciation day 1/9/2020 Local 4 TV Library shows support for police during Law Enforcement Appreciation day 1/10/2020 News Channel Children read with police officer 1/10/2020 GI Independent Library shows support for police during Law Enforcement Appreciation day 1/10/2020 Local 4 TV LIBRARY ALIVE: Pay it forward with your library 1/11/2020 GI Independent ‘No Small Matter’ documentary to be shown at the Grand on Thursday 1/11/2020 GI Independent Local briefs: City offices observe MLK holiday 1/15/2020 GI Independent Sasse Staff to Hold Mobile Office in Hall County 1/18/2020 Doniphan Herald Grand Island thinking long term with 2045 Long Range Transportation Plan 1/21/2020 Local 4 TV Your Ticket: Local author to discuss new book at library event 1/22/2020 GI Independent Your Ticket: Local author to discuss new book at library event 1/24/2020 Wn.com Statue of St. Teresa of Calcutta joins St. Francis sculpture outside St. Mary’s 1/25/2020 GI Independent LIBRARY ALIVE: Looking for award-winning movies or TV shows? Don't forget your 1/25/2020 GI Independent How alum Sophonisba Breckinridge’s ‘passionate persistence’ shaped social work, feminism 1/25/2020 U Chicago News Librarians honor books by Luiselli and Higginbotham 1/26/2020 GI Independent Alexa, read me a story: Audio content for kids on the rise 1/28/2020 GI Independent Grand Island Public Library, AARP team up to offer tax help 2/1/2020 GI Independent Club Calendar - February 2020 2/2/2020 GI Independent Altrusa International of Grand Island 2/2/2020 GI Independent 'Quilt Detective' helps owners investigate quilts’ origins 2/2/2020 GI Independent Central Nebraska Grants 101 Workshop 2/3/2020 Eventbrite Heartland Health Center plans health workshop at Grand Island Public Library 2/4/2020 GI Independent Public input will drive Grand Island transportation infrastructure plans 2/4/2020 GI Independent Donations sought for Kits 4 Kids summer program 2/4/2020 GI Independent LIBRARY ALIVE: Looking back, moving forward in 2020 2/9/2020 GI Independent Around the region: Library to host annual Bear Fair on Tuesday 2/9/2020 GI Independent City Council approves one- and six-year street improvement plan 2/11/2020 GI Independent Annual Bear Fair seeks to educate about literacy from young age 2/11/2020 GI Independent There’s still time to enjoy the Bear Fair at the City of Grand Island - Public Library 2/11/2020 NTV Facebook I’ve got my bear ears on, reading at the City of Grand Island - Public Library Bear Fair!2/11/2020 NTV Facebook Bear Fair connects preschoolers with health and safety message 2/11/2020 NTV Cal Larsen Local4 talks an upcoming Bear Fair at the Grand Island - Public Library in the 6 o’clock hour.2/11/2020 Local 4 Facebook Bear Fair encourages early learning, hands on interaction 2/11/2020 Local 4 News Phase one of Hall County Newspaper Digitization Project completed 2/12/2020 GI Independent Groups digitize historic Hall County newspapers 2/13/2020 Local 4 News Grand Island Regular Meeting - 2/17/2020 Page 28 / 53 Last Month Collection Development Ordering & Weeding Scheduling Winter Break Scheduling concluded SOD/LOD Staff Work Librarians/LA2 Meeting Dec 22-policy work, training Committee Work with Outside Agencies 1/3 National League of Cities-H3C Zoom Planning Mtg 11 am 1/10 H3C Monthly Meeting at GIPS 11-1230 pm for ages 0-11. 1/14 Meeting with Mayor, H3C, YMCA Daycare 8:30 am at City Hall 1/15 Central District Health Department Blood Pressure Screenings in Meeting Commons 3-5 pm 1/16 H3C-National League of Cities Documentary-No Small Matter at the Grand Theatre 6 pm 1/22 National League of Cities Webinar 1-2 pm 1/24 H3C-Julie Nash, Barb Beck and I visited Red Cloud site 1/29 Zoom meeting with Lincoln’s Community Action 9 am 1/30 Elevating Nebraska’s Early Childhood Workforce report Zoom Meeting 9-11 am 1/30 Webinar Books 2 Kids NLC Grant online session 1-2 pm 1/30 Children’s Museum Meeting with Architect January Altrusa display in the library rotunda Children’s Renovation Collection maintenance to have a manageable collection and plan future outreach Working on new Character Bins Zone C meeting Feb 19 to plan colors 4 new AWE touch screen computers arrived, others shipped back, admin setup Programs Winter Break Jan 2 Eric Carle for Kids, Tween/Teen Super Smash Brothers, Jan 4 Winter Movie/Legos Planning work on the Bear Fair that takes place on February 11 Planning 2020 Summer Reading Program for Children and Teens Added new Comfort Dog for Saturday Storytimes once a month-Hazel with trainer teacher Megan from Howard Elementary Homeschooler’s Program on 1/13 Alessandra –Outreach to Central Community College 1/16 for classes Youth & Family Service Librarian’s Monthly Report Name: Date: Celine Swan February 2020 Grand Island Regular Meeting - 2/17/2020 Page 29 / 53 Library Management Library Column January 12 Policies-working with LA’s and Shaun Constant code-of conduct interactions with patrons, and families Library appraisals, coaching, training Library Management with staff, volunteers, students New student Andrew and teacher come from GISH two-three times a week 1/24 Bug Dogs Visited and Toured Library for Bed Bugs Working with Irasema on library logo, and summer reading program This Month Collection Development Ordering & Weeding Rearranged bins for Bear Fair and for getting more bins for Character Bins Scheduling Balancing schedule, adding monthly Management Meeting, Children’s2/Roving position Two staff members resigned Work on scheduling for Bear Fair, Outreach, Dr. Seuss-Read Across America Week, Spring Break Work on summer reading program planning with outside people for Makerspace-UNL Extension and Parks and Rec Dept.SOD/LOD Staff Work New staff-reference training-continuing Work with staff on resuming newsletter and possible library logo changes-Irasema Management meeting Feb 12 with Library Asst II’s Children’s Museum Board monthly meeting Dec 16 Meeting with new director of H3C 0-11-Julie, C4K, NLC reps, etc Children’s Renovation Collection maintenance in Easy Books and ERs, more Character Bins to have a manageable collection and plan future outreach Painting walls-Zone Meeting to plan train and wall colors ECRTR Train Mural in Children’s-plan vinyl train Planning and ordering new furniture, circ desk, shelving Planning areas on project planning tool Programs Bear Fair was held February 11 1/5 and 1/6 Visits to all children at ELC, all three sites to promote reading/Bear Fair Homeschoolers programs on Feb 10 for elementary and makerspace for tween/teen 2/18 Partner program with Central District Health Dept Breastfeeding Program 11-1 pm New Humanities Nebraska Prime Time Preschool Mondays, Feb 24-March 30 Planning Dr. Seuss-Read Across America and Spring Break Programming for children and tweens/teens march 2, March 9=13 Alessandra outreach to CCC Feb 6 and Feb 12 (meeting with Literacy Council) Planning 2020 Summer Reading Program for Children and Teens, book calendar, kick off dates, and performers Grand Island Regular Meeting - 2/17/2020 Page 30 / 53 Library Management Library appraisals, coaching, training Working on future outreach delivery PLA conference-registered, booked Air, Hotel Work on new library logo and newsletter Work on getting flyers on facebook and web site as pdf’s Interview with KRGI about Bear Fair, newspaper digitization, etc. 2/4 Summer Temp job descriptions went out 2/20 AWE promotions and training Grand Island Regular Meeting - 2/17/2020 Page 31 / 53 Last Month Collection Development/Maintenance Continued catalog cleanup Children’s audiobooks – continue working, Alessandra is helping Weeding Acquisitions Technology Finish EZProxy upgrade Complete the filter Installation with Comprise and City IT Bibliovation Koha upgrade Scheduling Koha Users group meeting for first week of March, SCLS (Wisconsin) will be sharing their experience of upgrading Acquiring InfoBase Facts on File database Programming George Ayoub visit on January 26 Library Column for publication on January 26 Register for Sheldon Statewide art exhibition – asked for some time first quarter 2021 Libraries Lead With Digital Skills Grant Lori & Susie teaching a Grow Your Resume class Feb. 25, 1st program we are hosting under this grant Other Two annual performance reviews This Month Collection Development/Maintenance Catalog cleanup Children’s audiobooks with Alessandra Weeding Acquisitions DAR Cataloging (50+ new items to their collection) Updating Serials (Title Changes report from Ebsco) Technology Planning KOHA users meeting (March 2) SAM Credit Card reader issues Meeting with new Bibliotecha account manager (Feb 13) Phone/webinar KOHA training for new director at South Sioux City Public Library Adult & Technical Service Librarian’s Monthly Report Name: Date: Shaun Klee February 2020 Grand Island Regular Meeting - 2/17/2020 Page 32 / 53 Hold slip programming (with IT) Grow with Google intro webinar (Feb 12) Historic Hall County Newspapers Digital Launch Media Appearance – KSNB Feb. 13 Drop-in Launch session Makerspace Appointment/Tour Request Form added to website Public Access Computers upgrades—Windows 10, Office 2016, new hard drives, SAM upgrade—starting Feb 18 Remaining Staff computer and PAC upgrades starting Feb 19 Programming Begin planning Adult SRP – Irasema, Denise, Stephanie, Kim B. and I will be having a full Adult SRP this summer (reading & programs) Feb 25th – Grow with Google Grow Your Resume (Lori & Susie) Develop Census 2020 partnership opportunities Staff Development & Trainings Database Overview/Review (all month) Historic Hall County Newspapers Digital Community Archive (was due Feb 13) Makerspace Policy training (upcoming) Management Team meeting (Feb 12) InfoBase Facts on File training (upcoming) Summer Temp Assistant hiring process – 4 positions Library Assistant I-PT hiring process – 2 position Grand Island Regular Meeting - 2/17/2020 Page 33 / 53 Last Month Library Board Presented recommendations for policy additions for Study Rooms, Personal Belongings and Health & Safety Finalized annual report for board approval and presentation to City Council Continued review of library board governance Continued review of library budget goals Worked with Library Board President on Foundation agreement, Name the Crane display, and funding needs through Foundation City and County Business Worked with City on future media contact procedures Continued work with City Finance Department on rolling out their new ExecuTime employee attendance and scheduling system Worked with Nancy on possible division of Supplies budget (85505) into multiple codes for City budget Management Support Team Continued review of Nebraska Library Commission annual report compilation by Shaun and Nancy Continued work with Celine on potential Every Child Ready to Read area, help desk and other Children’s Section rearrangement needs Approved procedures and brochure for Supervised Visits Worked with Celine and Shaun on Libraries Lead with Digital Skills grant received from Public Library Association Assigned Shaun to develop plan to upgrade our PTFS Liblime Koha automated system (checkout/checkin/online catalog) to the latest version called Bibliovation Assigned Celine to submit grant for New Books and eBooks by Nonprofit First Book through Nebraska Library Commission Assigned Shaun to coordinate an Art Alcove exhibit through Sheldon Statewide program Assigned Shaun to expand our resources for fact-based services and promotion with public Assigned Celine to partner with United Way and Youth Leadership Tomorrow on a project to combat summer reading slide Continued work with Shaun and Celine on Makerspace policy/waiver implementation, outreach delivery options, Renovation and Building Needs Finished AV installation in Meeting Room B/C Still working on selection of AV equipment for Meeting Room A and other areas, including work with Foundation consultant on related Best Buy grant application Reviewed and responded to The Clark Enersen Partners regarding HVAC study for submission to City for Capital Projects consideration Library Director’s Monthly Report Name: Date: Steve Fosselman February 2020 Grand Island Regular Meeting - 2/17/2020 Page 34 / 53 Continued work on people counter system to capture all traffic through front door (currently only counting through security gates) Still working on shelf moving services in Adult Fiction, Multicultural Center and Large Print collection, installation of Commons welcome desk Other Attended Hall County Community Collaboration board meeting Provided support for Library Foundation board meeting Attended “No Small Matter” community event in support of early childhood learning. Participated in community meeting on proposed tri-city bus route Partnership Statement of Commitment with Grand Island Public Schools for their expansion grant for GIPS preschool This Month Library Board Work in committee on policy additions for Study Rooms, Personal Belongings and Health & Safety Present recommendations to rescind two policies no longer relevant: Temporary Entranceway Policy and Edith Abbott Memorial Library Projects Fund Policy Present recommendation to revise Library Funds Policy and refer to Finance and Policy Committee Continue working with Library Board President on Foundation agreement, Name the Crane display, and Hall County Newspaper Digitization project funding need through Foundation Start working with Library Board President on intended process for strategic planning process to replace GILIBRARY 2020, Library Director recruitment process, and County interlocal agreement City and County Business Teamed with Library Board President to present annual report to City Council Working with City on standard photo/video permissions procedures Recruiting temp/seasonal summer employees, two vacant part-time Library Assistant I positions Participated in 2045 Long Range Transportation Plan visioning workshop Start working with City Administrator on Library Director recruitment process and County interlocal agreement Work toward April roll-out of ExecuTime employee attendance Management Support Team Assign Shaun to work on Census 2020 partnership Determine staff attendance at Nebraska Library Association Advocacy Day March 5 Work with Librarians and Friends on newly-installed Commons welcome desk staffing need Renovation and Building Needs Conduct final review of HVAC study before submitting to City for Capital Projects consideration Have select people counter system to capture all traffic through front door Grand Island Regular Meeting - 2/17/2020 Page 35 / 53 Still working on shelf moving services in Adult Fiction, Multicultural Center and Large Print collection Other Attend Nebraska Information Technology Commission Community Council meeting Attend Hall County Community Collaboration board meeting/training Work with Nebraska OCIO (Office of the Chief Information Officer)/Network Nebraska on procurement of internet and data transport services for 2020/2021 Explore community partnership with non-profit Civic Nebraska’s newly formed local office Grand Island Regular Meeting - 2/17/2020 Page 36 / 53 2019-20 Oct-Dec Checkouts 72,490 Computers/Wireless Sessions 28,051 Programs/Spaces Participants 6,520 Visitors 47,121 Web Sessions 12,965 Reference, Reserves, ILL 7,574 Online Resource Use 81,400 Facebook, Twitter Impressions 184,975 Total Selected Measures 441,096 2018-19 Oct-Dec Jan-Mar 1/2 Year Apr-June 3/4 Year July-Sep Annual Checkouts 72,198 73,502 145,700 82,994 228,694 85,515 314,209 Computers/Wireless Sessions 18,703 19,084 37,787 30,190 67,977 34,748 102,725 Program/Meeting Participants 4,239 4,116 8,355 5,472 13,827 6,158 19,985 Visitors 52,186 64,667 116,853 68,336 185,189 56,831 242,020 Web Sessions 14,976 16,264 31,240 18,300 49,540 15,641 65,181 Reference, Reserves, ILL 1,815 1,984 3,799 1,377 5,176 4,275 9,451 Online Resource Use 94,138 82,001 176,139 82,868 259,007 86,984 345,991 Facebook, Twitter Impressions 229,412 357,384 586,796 259,651 846,447 168,469 1,014,916 Total Selected Measures 487,667 619,002 1,106,669 549,188 1,655,857 458,621 2,114,478 Comparison of Selected Measures Grand Island Regular Meeting - 2/17/2020 Page 37 / 53 Rightsizing Our Collections Comparisons of Last Two Years and 30 years Ago A Lifetime of Learning Happens @ Your Library! The Grand Island Public Library is the gateway for the people of our diverse community to achieve a lifetime of learning and literacy. 2017-2018 185,454 2018-2019 178,117 1988-1989 90,004 4%decrease in overall collection size in the past year 8%decrease in Book collections in the past 30 years 463%increase in Audio collections in the past 30 years 5686%increase in Video collections in the past 30 years 45.5% 19.7% 7.7% 5.5% 21.6% 0.1% Books 81,040 eBooks 35,022 Audio 13,712 Video 9,721 Downloadable Audio/Video 38,387 Magazine / Newspaper Subscriptions 235 51.5% 17.7% 7.2% 5.0% 18.3% 0.1% Books 95,592 eBooks 32,832 Audio 13,407 Video 9,347 Downloadable Audio/Video 34,026 Magazine / Newspaper Subscriptions 250 96.9% 2.7% 0.2% 0.2% Books 87,179 eBooks 0 Audio 2,434 Video 168 Downloadable Audio/Video 0 Magazine / Newspaper Subscriptions 223 15%decrease in Book collections in the past year 3666%increase in all Non-Book collections in the past 30 years Grand Island Regular Meeting - 2/17/2020 Page 38 / 53 Patron Use Comparisons of Last Two Years and 30 years Ago without Social Media Reach Measures A Lifetime of Learning Happens @ Your Library! The Grand Island Public Library is the gateway for the people of our diverse community to achieve a lifetime of learning and literacy. 27.2% 3.4% 8.9% 1.7%21.0% 5.6% 2.2% 30.0% Checkouts 314,209 Borrowers 39,084 Computers / Wireless Sessions 102,725 Program/Meeting Participants 20,168 Visitors 242,020 Web Sessions 65,181 Reference, Reserves, ILL 24,824 Online Resource Use 345,991 2017-2018 1,147,836 56.4% 4.0%1.4% 37.2% 0.9% Checkouts 238,059 Borrowers 16,796 Computers / Wireless Sessions 0 Program/Meeting Participants 6,000 Visitors 157,080 Web Sessions 0 Reference, Reserves, ILL 3,886 Online Resource Use 0 2018-2019 1,154,202 1988-1989 421,821 28.6% 3.5% 7.9% 1.8% 20.5% 6.2% 2.4% 29.1% Checkouts 328,850 Borrowers 39,978 Computers / Wireless Sessions 90,297 Program/Meeting Participants 21,119 Visitors 235,139 Web Sessions 71,596 Reference, Reserves, ILL 27,346 Online Resource Use 333,511 1%increase in overall patron use measures in the past year 174%increase in overall patron use measures in the past 30 years (program/meeting measures are estimated) 32%increase in checkout measures in the past 30 years 54%increase in visitors in the past 30 years 52%decrease in checkout proportion of total measures in the past 30 years * * includes 31,214 bookmobile checkouts 52%increase in checkout measures in the past 30 years without bookmobile checkouts Grand Island Regular Meeting - 2/17/2020 Page 39 / 53 Newspaper Digitization In 2019 we launched our largest collaborative project to date. The Historical Society partnered with Hall County newspapers, libraries, museums, and the genealogy society to raise funds to digitize the 28 historic newspapers published in the county since 1870. The Hall County Digital Community Archives can be found at: http://hallcountyne.advantage-preservation.com/ Project Partners This project would not be possible without the generous financial support of the following individuals and organizations. Cinda Baxter - sponsored Grand Island Independent (1884) Donna Moyer - sponsored Wood River Sunbeam Eric Nielsen - sponsored Wood River Gazette Michelle Setlik - sponsored Platte Valley Independent Wood River Centennial Community Foundation - sponsored Wood River Interest Grand Island Public Library Foundation Greater Grand Island Community Foundation Hall County Historical Society Prairie Pioneer Genealogical Society Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer To see your name here, contact our project director, Michelle Setlik, at (308) 380-4480. Cairo Roots Museum Clipper Publishing Company Doniphan Herald Grand Island Independent Grand Island Public Library Hall County Historical Society Maltman Memorial Public Library Prairie Pioneer Genealogical Society Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer Follow us at: HallNEhistory Search Page 1 of 2Newspaper Digitization -HALL COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY 2/13/2020https://www.hallnehistory.com/newspaper-digitization.html Grand Island Regular Meeting - 2/17/2020 Page 40 / 53 Library Board Monday, February 17, 2020 Regular Meeting Item D1 Board Communications and Committee Reports This item allows for the introduction and discussion of board communications and committee reports. Included 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: Grand Island Regular Meeting - 2/17/2020 Page 41 / 53 Library Board Monday, February 17, 2020 Regular Meeting Item F1 Consideration of Rescinding Temporary Entranceway Policy This policy was enacted at the beginning of the renovation project, to be rescinded after the main entrance was reopened. While this policy is no longer on the Library website, formal action to rescind is recommended. Staff Contact: Grand Island Regular Meeting - 2/17/2020 Page 42 / 53 1 Temporary Entryway Policy Approved July 23, 2018 The 2018 Library Renovation project will require the closure of the library’s west entrance. During that time, the walkway on the south side of the building leading to and including the Children’s Section doors (general confines pictured below) is designated as the library’s entryway. This area is for passageway, entry and exit only and shall not be used for any purpose that obstructs or otherwise interferes with access to the library. This policy will be rescinded upon the reopening of the library’s west entrance. Grand Island Regular Meeting - 2/17/2020 Page 43 / 53 Library Board Monday, February 17, 2020 Regular Meeting Item F2 Consideration of Rescinding Edith Abbott Memorial Library Projects Fund (Donations) Rescinding this policy is recommended because the Grimminger money referenced in this policy was completely spent for renovations, and project funds are covered in the Library Funds Policy. Staff Contact: Grand Island Regular Meeting - 2/17/2020 Page 44 / 53 Edith Abbott Memorial Library Projects Fund (Donations) Approved August 15, 2011 Donations from the Myrtle Grimminger estate in the Edith Abbott Memorial Library project fund of the city’s Special Revenue Fund shall be designated solely for building, furnishing, equipment and grounds enhancements, or special library programming, outside the scope of the Library’s general fund budget. Prior to procurement of specific enhancements or programs, appropriate plans shall be developed and presented as needed for Library Board approval. Grand Island Regular Meeting - 2/17/2020 Page 45 / 53 Library Board Monday, February 17, 2020 Regular Meeting Item F3 Discussion of Proposed Revision to Library Funds Policy and Referral to Finance and Policy Committee Pending approval to rescind the Edith Abbott Memorial Library Projects Fun (Donations) Policy, minor revisions to the Library Funds Policy are recommended, with referral to committee and City Legal review. Once the final draft is completed, the committee will bring this policy out to the entire board for approval. Staff Contact: Grand Island Regular Meeting - 2/17/2020 Page 46 / 53 Library Funds Policy DRAFT Revision February 17, 2020 In carrying out its state statute and city code responsibilities, the Grand Island Public Library board of trustees shall have exclusive control of expenditures and of all money collected or donated to the credit of any of the library fund(s) established within the City of Grand Island, while conforming with standard operating procedures of the City of Grand Island in terms of budget formation and adoption, fund accounting, claims payment and other city departmental procedures. The Library Board authorizes the Library Director or his/her designee to prepare all claims for approval by the Library Board President and authentication by the Library Board Secretary. The Library Board shall exercise monthly review and approval for filing of those expenditures that have been paid out by the treasurer of the City of Grand Island, in order to ensure that taxes levied or collected, and funds donated or in any way acquired within the City of Grand Island for the erection, maintenance, or support of the Grand Island Public Library are not used or disbursed for any other purpose or in any other manner. Donations from the Myrtle Grimminger estate in the Edith Abbott Memorial Library project fund of the city’s Special Revenue Fund shall be designated solely for building, furnishing, equipment and grounds enhancements, or special library programming, outside the scope of the Library’s general fund budget. Prior to procurement of specific enhancements or programs, appropriate plans shall be developed and presented as needed for Library Board approval. Allny other donations or funds acquired in the city’s Special Revenue Fund for the library’s benefit shall be designated and expended solely for their stated purposes. The Grand Island Public Library Foundation, Inc. primarily provides non-cash support for library services that are outside the scope of the City of Grand Island library general fund budget. The designation of any cash support from the Grand Island Public Library Foundation, Inc. shall be approved for filing by the Library Board. A Library Trust Fund within the City of Grand Island administers a donation by the Charlotte Abbott Trust as an endowment for the library. Upon Library Board approval, proceeds are to be periodically used for the purchase of books while maintaining the principal of the fund. No other funds are administered, controlled or accounted for by the Library Board, including funds residing with the Grand Island Public Library Foundation, Inc. The Grand Island Public Library greatly appreciates the support of the Grand Island Public Library Foundation, Inc. and its donors and Friends. Grand Island Regular Meeting - 2/17/2020 Page 47 / 53 Library Board Monday, February 17, 2020 Regular Meeting Item F4 Discussion of Proposed Policy Additions Currently in Committee The Finance and Policy Committee is in the process or reviewing the attached policies and prior to making any changes invites additional discussion for their consideration. Staff Contact: Grand Island Regular Meeting - 2/17/2020 Page 48 / 53 Grand Island Public Library Health and Safety Policy SuspensionSuspension ofof PrivilegesPrivileges forfor HealthHealth andand SafetySafety ReasonsReasons It is the responsibility of the Grand Island Public Library to maintain a healthy and clean environment for all Library users and to protect the City's investment in Library collections, equipment, and property. In order to fulfill this responsibility, the Library may restrict a user’s ability to borrow materials and/or to visit the Library when such use may jeopardize the health and cleanliness of Library facilities, collections, or users. Examples of situations where borrowing of materials may be suspended include, but are not limited to: Evidence that items on loan to a customer may have been returned with insects that are known to be damaging to library materials, or that can result in pest infestations in library facilities, e.g. bed bugs, roaches, silverfish, and some types of beetles Examples of situations where access to Library facilities may be suspended include, but are not limited to: Customers or customer possessions with fleas, lice, roaches, or bed bugs Customers with clothing that is stained with vomit, urine, or feces Should it become necessary to suspend Library privileges of a customer in order to protect Library collections, facilities, or other users, notification of the suspension will be made by assigned Library staff. Appeals will be done in accordance with the Library’s Code of Conduct. Patron Protocol Library patrons must cease to borrow materials from Library if they are experiencing a bed bug infestation in their residence. In the event that a patron discovers a live or dead bed bug, bed bug eggs, bed bug nymphs, or feces or spotting associated with bed bugs in Library materials, the patron must immediately do the following: o If the materials are inside of the Library: Bring the materials to a staff member and inform the staff member of the problem. Grand Island Regular Meeting - 2/17/2020 Page 49 / 53 o If the materials are outside of the Library and in the possession of the patron: Place the materials into a sealable plastic bag. Return the sealed materials directly to a staff member and inform the staff member of the problem. Patrons must not use book drops to return materials suspected or with evidence of bed bugs. o Patrons will be held responsible for any damages sustained to Library materials due to infestation. The Library will not circulate materials that have evidence of infestation that cannot be completely eradicated from the item(s). Items that are too damaged with infestation evidence to circulate will be discarded. o Patrons are prohibited from self-treating Library materials that are suspected to contain bed bugs. o Patrons will be held responsible for any damages sustained to Library materials during an attempted self-treatment. Successfully eradicating bed bugs requires professional procedures and equipment contracted by the Library. Health and Safety Service Suspensions Customers who have had Library privileges suspended under Suspension of Privileges for Health and Safety Reasons may request reinstatement upon the ability to demonstrate that the situation that resulted in loss of privileges has been resolved. This includes paying for any damaged materials in full. For reinstatement requests relating to suspensions due to pest infestation, decisions will be made based upon evidence showing that the address in question has been inspected with no sign of infestation or that the residence has been professionally treated. Confirming information may include copies of receipts for treatment, a letter from a licensed pest control company or a written statement from the owner or property manager of a multi-family rental residence. In some circumstances, proof of a change of residential address may also be accepted. Grand Island Regular Meeting - 2/17/2020 Page 50 / 53 Grand Island Public Library Personal Belongings Policy Grand Island Public Library (GIPL) welcomes every member of our community to use the Library’s facilities, collections, programs, and services. The Personal Belongings Policy ensures that a safe and welcoming environment is provided for all patrons. The Policy applies to the entire Library grounds, including the building, adjacent walkways, parking lot and landscaped areas. The Library is not responsible for lost or stolen personal items. If a patron feels that something has been stolen from them at the Library, they will need to contact the Grand Island Police Department (GIPD) at 308-385-5400. Library users are expected to: Keep personal belongings with them at all times. Keep access to resources available to all users. Keep walkways, entrances, aisles, and emergency exits clear of electrical cords/cables, backpacks, and other personal property for everyone’s safety. Keep bicycles secured at the designated bike rack. Carry skates, skateboards, or collapsible scooters. Library users may not: Place belongings on or in front of Library resources in a way that restricts access to furniture, shelving, computers, or other library resources Unpack personal belongings that are not necessary for Library use. Bring belongings in the building that require more than a single trip. Hide or store belongings in the building or on the grounds. Bring bicycles, unicycles, tricycles, grocery shopping carts, trashcans, uncontained bedding, or other large wheeled conveyances into the Library building. [Wheelchairs and strollers are permitted if they are being used for the transport of an adult or child and are stored in a safe manner.] Leave bicycles, unicycles, tricycles, grocery shopping carts or other large wheeled conveyance leaning against the building, laying on the lawn, on the sidewalks, or secured to outside signs, landscaping, or light posts. A. The Personal Belongings Policy applies to all patrons. Parents, guardians, or designated care givers are responsible for children’s personal safety and their belongings. B. Library staff will intervene to ensure that personal belongings comply with access and safety measures. Failure to comply will result in the progressive code of conduct process that begins with a verbal warning. Any patron who is under Bed Bug suspension may not bring any personal property into the Library building until they have submitted a notice from a professional exterminator stating that their place of residence has been treated for bed bugs. C. Any item may be disallowed if staff determines it is a potential health or safety risk for staff or other visitors. Grand Island Regular Meeting - 2/17/2020 Page 51 / 53 D. Lost and Found Procedures: GIPL and its employees are not responsible for the security of personal items brought into any Library facility. Patrons are expected to maintain their belongings and keep them within their sight. This includes valuables such as wallets, purses, cell phones, and laptops. Property Found Inside Library Facilities: All found property will be stored by Library staff at the circulation desk in lost-and-found. A reasonable attempt will be made to return lost property to the proper owner. After a specified time, all items will be donated, destroyed, or turned over to Grand Island Police Department (GIPD). High value items, such as wallets, cell phones, and legal documents, will be logged and kept in a locked cabinet. A supervisor will try to return these items to patrons. If the patron cannot be contacted within 10 days, these items may then be turned over to the Grand Island Police Department (GIPD). Other items will be held for 10 days at the Circulation Desk and then subject to disposal at the discretion of Library staff. Items identified as trash, hazardous, or perishable will not be stored and will be disposed of immediately at the discretion of Library staff. Property Left Unattended Outside of Library Facilities: In order to maintain the safety of patrons and staff, clean and attractive Library grounds, and unobstructed access to Library entrances, GIPL does not allow individuals to leave personal items on Library grounds, with the exception of bicycles left in the provided bicycle racks while patrons or staff are inside the facility. Items left on Library grounds are subject to disposal by Library staff. Items found on Library grounds will be stored for 48 hours from time of pickup, and then subject to disposal, or immediately turned over to the Grand Island Police Department. Library staff will not typically open backpacks and other similar items left outside in an attempt to determine ownership or whether valuables are contained therein. Items identified as trash, hazardous, or perishable will not be stored and will be disposed of immediately. Persons who have questions about items left outside of Library facilities should contact the Library staff, who will inform them if the items are currently in the Library’s possession. Grand Island Regular Meeting - 2/17/2020 Page 52 / 53 Grand Island Public Library Study Room Policy The Grand Island Public Library study rooms are a semi-private space designed to provide a quiet area of study for individual or small groups. The fundamental purpose of these study rooms is to provide a suitable environment for research, individual study, group study and collaboration, and tutoring. Individuals using Library Study Rooms must also adhere to the Library’s Code of Conduct. The rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Study rooms cannot be reserved. All study rooms must be vacated 10 minutes prior to Library closing time. Study room use is limited to those in high school and above unless accompanied by an adult. The teen study room is limited to ages 12-18. Inappropriate study room use includes, but is not limited to: Social gatherings Recreational use Gaming Sleeping Temporary storage of personal belongings Craft projects using glitter, paint, etc. The Library is not responsible for personal items left in study rooms. Items left in an unoccupied room longer than 5 minutes will be considered abandoned and staff may remove any items from the room. The Library cannot ensure privacy in the Study Rooms. Use of the Study Rooms for activities which require privacy is not recommended, including confidential interviews, depositions and other legal proceedings. Please be aware that rooms are not soundproof and noise will carry. Study room users must maintain a moderate noise level. Covered drinks are allowed in the study rooms. No food is allowed in the study rooms. Library furniture cannot be moved into or out of the study rooms. The study room must be left in the condition it was found. Doors may not be blocked; windows in study rooms may not be covered at any time. Library staff reserves the right to deny study room use to any individual or group violating the posted rules for use and/or any Grand Island Public Library policies. Enforcement and appeals will be done in accordance with the Library’s Code of Conduct. Grand Island Regular Meeting - 2/17/2020 Page 53 / 53