05-18-2020 Library Board Regular Meeting Packet (2)Library Board
Monday, May 18, 2020
Virtual
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 April 20, 2020
5.Approval of Financial Reports
6.Approval of Bills Submitted - April 28, 2020 and May 12, 2020
7.Approval of Director's Report
8.Board Communications and Committee Reports
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9.Approval of Revision to Reduced Library Hours for Anticipated Re-opening and Authorizing
Library Director to Adjust Hours and Services as Needed Through Remainder of Fiscal Year
10.Approval of Suspension of Overdue Fines Until Further Notice
11.Approval of Designation of Ralph and Lorraine Laskowski Endowment Fund in City's 295
Fund for Children's Early Literacy Stations
12.Approval of Recommendations to Mayor Regarding Board Members' Expiring Terms
13.Consideration of Policies Currently in Committee
14.Next Meeting
15.Adjournment
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Library Board
Monday, May 18, 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:
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Library Board
Monday, May 18, 2020
Regular Meeting
Item B1
Approval of Minutes of April 20, 2020
Staff Contact:
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CITY OF GRAND ISLAND
GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
MINUTES OF REGULAR LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
April 20, 2020
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the Library Board of the Grand Island Public
Library was conducted via Zoom on Monday, April 20, 2020. Notice appeared in the Grand Island Independent
on April 16, 2020. A quorum present, President Ed Meedel called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. The
following members were present: Tanya Hansen, Ben Boeselager, Sara White, Kelli Arens, Jaime Parr and Maria
Lopez. Also present were Library Director Steve Fosselman and Library Youth and Family Services Librarian
Celine Swan.
Open Meetings Law Notice: Provided by President Ed Meedel.
Public Participation: None
Approval of Minutes: Motion by Ben Boeselager, seconded by Kelli Arens, carried unanimously to accept for
filing the Minutes of the February 17, 2020 library board meeting.
REPORTS:
Approval of Financial Report: Motion by Ben Boeselager, seconded by Kelli Arens, carried unanimously to
accept for filing the February 2020 and March 2020 Financial Reports.
Approval of Bills Submitted: Motion by Ben Boeselager, seconded by Kelli Arens, carried unanimously to accept
for filing the February 25, 2020, March 10, 2020, and March 24, 2020 Bills Submitted.
Approval of Director’s Report: Motion by Tanya Hansen, seconded by Maria Lopez, carried unanimously to
accept for filing the Director’s Report.
Board Communications and Committee Reports: Nothing to report at this time.
Receipt of Mechanical Study: Motion by Tanya Hansen, seconded by Sara White, carried unanimously to accept
for filing the receipt of Mechanical Study.
Approval of Reduced Library Hours and Service Planning for Anticipated Re-opening: Motion by Tanya Hansen,
seconded by Jaime Parr, carried unanimously to accept for filing approval of Reduced Library Hours and Service
Planning for Anticipated Re-opening, pending any future changes. Alternative A was recommended and
approved:
Sunday 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Monday – Wednesday 9:30 am – 8:00 pm
Thursday - Friday 9:30 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday 9:30 am – 1:00 pm
Discussion of Fiscal Year 2020/2021 Budget Process: Steve presented the initial plans and will keep the board
informed of budget developments.
Approval of Proposed Fees for Fiscal Year 2020-2021: Motion by Tanya Hansen, seconded by Kelli Arens,
carried unanimously to accept for filing the Proposed Fees for FY 2020-2021.
Approval of Strategic Planning Committee: President Ed Meedel recommends a Strategic Planning Process
Committee comprised of board members Maria Lopez and Sara White. They will report on progress on a
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replacement to the current GILIBRARY 2020 strategic plan. Motion by Tanya Hansen, seconded by Kelli Arens,
carried unanimously to accept for filing for a Strategic Planning Committee comprised of Sara White and Maria
Lopez.
Discussion of Hall County Interlocal Agreement and Referral to Committee: The library/city has a one-year
agreement with Hall County in the amount of $25,000 expiring at the end of September 2020. Discussion was
held during City Council approval of this agreement about the need for increased funding from Hall County and
more involvement by City Legal in the process. Stacy Nonhof from City Legal can do a zoom meeting with the
committee.
Next Meeting: Monday, May 18, 2020 at 5:30 pm.
There being no other business the meeting was adjourned at 4:00 p.m.
Tanya Hansen, Secretary
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Library Board
Monday, May 18, 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:
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05/14/2020 13:44 |CITY OF GRAND ISLAND |P 1
mollym |FOR THE MONTH ENDED APRIL 2020 |glytdbud
LIBRARY REVENUES
FOR 2020 07
ACCOUNTS FOR:ORIGINAL REVISED AVAILABLE PCT
100 GENERAL FUND APPROP BUDGET YTD ACTUAL MTD ACTUAL ENCUMBRANCES BUDGET USED____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
10044301 LIBRARY _________________________________________
74350 COUNTY SHARE OF LIBRARY -25,000 -25,000 -16,250.00 .00 .00 -8,750.00 65.0%
74365 STATE GRANTS -7,107 -7,107 .00 .00 .00 -7,107.00 .0%
74576 COPY MACHINE USE FEES -11,000 -11,000 -5,993.45 -5.30 .00 -5,006.55 54.5%
74703 FINES AND PENALTIES -25,000 -25,000 -9,990.94 -69.90 .00 -15,009.06 40.0%
74725 NONRESIDENT CARD FEE -5,500 -5,500 -2,460.00 -60.00 .00 -3,040.00 44.7%
74795 OTHER REVENUE -14,000 -14,000 -5,245.97 -4,000.00 .00 -8,754.03 37.5%
TOTAL LIBRARY -87,607 -87,607 -39,940.36 -4,135.20 .00 -47,666.64 45.6%
TOTAL GENERAL FUND -87,607 -87,607 -39,940.36 -4,135.20 .00 -47,666.64 45.6%
TOTAL REVENUES -87,607 -87,607 -39,940.36 -4,135.20 .00 -47,666.64
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05/14/2020 13:46 |CITY OF GRAND ISLAND |P 1
mollym |FOR THE MONTH ENDED APRIL 2020 |glytdbud
LIBRARY EXPENSES
FOR 2020 07
ACCOUNTS FOR:ORIGINAL REVISED AVAILABLE PCT
100 GENERAL FUND APPROP BUDGET YTD EXPENDED MTD EXPENDED ENCUMBRANCES BUDGET USED____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
10044301 LIBRARY _________________________________________
85105 SALARIES - REGULAR 1,154,011 1,154,011 637,548.88 95,426.63 .00 516,462.12 55.2%
85110 SALARIES - OVERTIME 750 750 193.09 .00 .00 556.91 25.7%
85115 F.I.C.A. PAYROLL TAXES 88,132 88,132 45,735.55 7,085.64 .00 42,396.45 51.9%
85120 HEALTH INSURANCE 131,756 131,756 64,725.32 4,360.14 .00 67,030.68 49.1%
85125 LIFE INSURANCE 1,500 1,500 890.70 130.50 .00 609.30 59.4%
85130 DISABLITY INSURANCE 2,135 2,135 1,246.24 180.08 .00 888.76 58.4%
85145 PENSION CONTRIBUTION 50,191 50,191 30,457.29 5,068.50 .00 19,733.71 60.7%
85150 WORKERS COMPENSATION 2,043 2,043 342.29 342.29 .00 1,700.71 16.8%
85160 OTHER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 800 800 366.96 29.28 .00 433.04 45.9%
85161 HRA-VEBA 11,440 11,440 6,720.00 820.00 .00 4,720.00 58.7%
85213 CONTRACT SERVICES 10,000 10,000 15,396.20 395.00 -6,852.75 1,456.55 85.4%
85241 COMPUTER SERVICES 31,848 31,848 12,718.13 55.98 -6,800.00 25,929.87 18.6%
85245 PRINTING & BINDING SERVICES 2,300 2,300 787.50 .00 .00 1,512.50 34.2%
85305 UTILITY SERVICES 55,000 55,000 29,951.71 3,831.99 .00 25,048.29 54.5%
85317 NATURAL GAS 5,000 5,000 2,983.14 665.10 .00 2,016.86 59.7%
85319 REPAIR & MAIN-LAND IMP/IRRIGA 1,000 1,000 .00 .00 .00 1,000.00 .0%
85324 REPAIR & MAINT - BUILDING 15,000 15,000 24,829.06 1,864.59 3,014.24 -12,843.30 185.6%
85330 REPAIR & MAINT-OFF FURN & EQ 15,000 15,000 10,370.53 629.96 4,930.00 -300.53 102.0%
85335 REPAIR & MAINT - VEHICLES 480 480 .00 .00 .00 480.00 .0%
85350 SANITATION SERVICE 500 500 361.10 65.90 .00 138.90 72.2%
85413 POSTAGE 6,000 6,000 2,915.42 98.45 .00 3,084.58 48.6%
85416 ADVERTISING 800 800 345.68 13.78 .00 454.32 43.2%
85422 DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 26,000 26,000 9,047.00 2,172.00 2,200.00 14,753.00 43.3%
85425 BOOKS 106,273 106,273 46,757.80 133.52 .00 59,515.20 44.0%
85426 AV/ELECTRONIC MEDIA 106,274 106,274 70,255.28 6,606.90 .00 36,018.72 66.1%
85427 PERIODICALS 15,500 15,500 14,008.28 158.60 .00 1,491.72 90.4%
85428 TRAVEL & TRAINING 2,500 2,500 3,282.09 .00 40.00 -822.09 132.9%
85453 CASH OVER & SHORT 100 100 16.50 .00 .00 83.50 16.5%
85490 OTHER EXPENDITURES 1,000 1,000 688.52 56.69 .00 311.48 68.9%
85505 OFFICE SUPPLIES 56,000 56,000 22,343.60 319.07 .00 33,656.40 39.9%
85510 CLEANING SUPPLIES 4,000 4,000 389.19 .00 .00 3,610.81 9.7%
85515 GASOLINE 500 500 174.03 .00 .00 325.97 34.8%
85540 SMALL TOOLS & PARTS 15,000 15,000 536.00 .00 13,001.00 1,463.00 90.2%
TOTAL LIBRARY 1,918,833 1,918,833 1,056,383.08 130,510.59 9,532.49 852,917.43 55.6%
TOTAL GENERAL FUND 1,918,833 1,918,833 1,056,383.08 130,510.59 9,532.49 852,917.43 55.6%
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Library Board
Monday, May 18, 2020
Regular Meeting
Item B3
Approval of Bills Submitted - April 28, 2020 and May 12, 2020
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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Library Board
Monday, May 18, 2020
Regular Meeting
Item C1
Approval of Director's Report
The Director's Report typically consists of:
1) a monthly report of programs and activities, public use of meeting spaces, library media, and
Librarians' Reports
2) a quarterly Report of Household Library Cards Issued to Hall County Residents Outside of Grand
Island provided in January, April, July and October of each year
3) a quarterly statistical usage report provided in February, May, August and November of each year
4) upon execution of agreement, regularly scheduled report of use of Grand Island Public Library
Foundation library support funds
5) upon publication, a Library newsletter
6) and additional administrative items of note, either in the agenda packet or discussed at the meeting.
Staff Contact:
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Library Media Report May 18, 2020 Report
Club Calendar - March 2020 3/1/2020 GI Independent
Thursday meeting to focus on U.P., Broadwell grade separation study 3/2/2020 GI Independent
Events during Dr. Seuss week 3/2/2020 Local 4 TV
Recognizing Read Across America Day 3/2/2020 Local 4 TV
GI nonprofits raise awareness on census importance 3/3/2020 Local 4 TV
Public learns more about traffic and safety study at Union Pacific Broadwell crossing 3/5/2020 GI Independent
Celebrate Dr. Suess!3/7/2020 allevents.in
Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss! (video)3/7/2020 NTV Facebook
Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss: Families celebrate children’s author at public library’s
Saturday event 3/7/2020 GI Independent
LIBRARY ALIVE: Spring books have sprung at the library 3/8/2020 GI Independent
Altrusa International 3/8/2020 GI Independent
Grand Island Census Day event will have volunteers and resources on April 1 3/9/2020 NTV
Grand Island Public Library gets kids’ creative juices flowing 3/10/2020 GI Independent
Heartland United Way seeking item donations for Kits 4 Kids 3/14/2020 GI Independent
It’s not just the shelves at the grocery store, it’s City of Grand Island - Public Library
too.3/15/2020 NTV Facebook
City of Grand Island lists new restrictions on city facilities 3/16/2020 Local 4 TV
Grand Island mayor orders closing of library, Fieldhouse 3/16/2020 GI Independent
Mayor Roger Steele sets closings to avoid stress on local health care system 3/16/2020 GI Independent
The mayor announces the City of Grand Island - Public Library and City of Grand
Island - Community Fieldhouse are now closed.3/16/2020 NTV Facebook
City of Grand Island suspends city buildings and meetings until further notice 3/16/2020 NTV
LIBRARY ALIVE: Doing the best we can under difficult circumstances 3/22/2020 GI Independent
The quarantines of epidemics past 3/22/2020 GI Independent
Area coronavirus business and event cancellation roundup 3/22/2020 GI Independent
Central Nebraska Grants 101 Workshop 3/24/2020 allevents.in
LIBRARY ALIVE: Getting more digital all the time at your library 4/4/2020 GI Independent
Grand Island lays off library staff 4/6/2020 NTV
City of Grand Island working to protect employees, continue essential services 4/7/2020 GI Independent
UPDATE: Mayor says normal life won’t return in Grand Island for some time 4/14/2020 GI Independent
Columbus library continues serving community with curbside service 4/16/2020 NCN
Find the library at your place for National Library Week 4/17/2020 GI Independent
Local libraries to celebrate National Library Week online 4/18/2020 Local 4 TV
LIBRARY ALIVE: Isolate yourself with a good (electronic) book 4/19/2020 GI Independent
Grand Island Public Library board members vote to reduce hours upon reopening 4/20/2020 KFXL FoxNE
The City of Grand Island - Public Library is making plans for the future.4/20/2020 NTV Facebook
Grand Island Public Library board members vote to reduce hours upon reopening 4/20/2020 NTV
Grand Island Public Library announces plans for summer reading program 4/26/2020 GI Independent
Grand Island Public Library plans computer system maintenance 4/26/2020 GI Independent
Council approves payment to golf pro at Jackrabbit Run 4/28/2020 GI Independent
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Library Media Report May 18, 2020 Report
LIBRARY ALIVE: Keep reading in these uncertain times 5/2/2020 GI Independent
Chadron Library Instituting Curbside Service 5/11/2020 NCN
North Platte Library to open with restrictions 5/11/2020 NCN
The City of Grand Island - Public Library plans a virtual summer reading kickoff next
week.5/13/2020 NTV Facebook
Grand Island library plans virtual kickoff for summer reading program 5/13/2020 NTV
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Since Last Report
Collection Development
Ordered minimal materials
Weeded Spanish Books
Completed weeding in 600’s/relabeling
Staff Shifted Materials to even out the collections in the juvenile nonfiction, Spanish
Materials, and Award Books and made new signage
Scheduling
Had staff working 8-5 M-F working on projects after COVID Closing, then on April 3 staff
was laid off
Scheduled CPR training for 20 full-timers
Met with UNL/Extension Office staff and setup schedule for Makerspace Summer
Programs and Parks and Rec Dept. for summer park outreach
SOD/LOD/Staff Work
Librarians/LA2 Met and went over projects for staff to work on when we were closed to
the public
Worked with Irasema for library logo changes and summer reading program calendar
Committee Work with Outside Agencies
H3C work, met weekly with core group of supervisors, ex. GIPS, Headstart, H3C, etc.
Met weekly on Zoom on Director’s Meeting and worked with other departments, health
department
Met weekly on Zoom with Central Plains Library System
Children’s Renovation and Work
Moved some extra books in good shape to back room for future outreach
Worked on cleaning all bins, and made new Character Bins with Nicole
Ray installed the old cupboards in the children’s office
Zone C added window stripes, removed old, cleaned children’s office, children’s and
teen storage
Cleaned and disinfected toys and stored them
Staff made new signs, and graphics for children’s bins, computer area
Programs
Planning 2020 Summer Reading Program for Children and Teens, book calendar, kick
off dates, and performers
Planned a virtual program
Provided National Library Week promotions April 19th week, provided virtual storytimes,
then added two more weeks of storytimes into May, promoted online databases and
virtual library cards
Youth & Family Service Librarian’s Monthly Report
Name: Date: Celine Swan May 2020
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Library Management
Worked on Serials, and other material cataloging and processing
Wrote Library Column
Provided weekly email to library staff that were laid off
Worked with Shaun on planning for staff’s return, Covid safety, programming
Answered the phone and emailed reference questions
Helped Shaun shift the Large Print Books
Had staff do training on Makerspace
Helped Shaun make facemask frames on 3D printer when needed
Beanstack training and setup
Walls were painted in back and children’s wall
Upcoming
Collection Development
Ordering & Weeding
Scheduling
New summer schedule
Calendar of programs on library and city web site
Children’s Renovation
Continue to change the children’s area for a better flow for children’s
Have Ray continue to paint the walls that are worn.
Programs
Summer reading kickoffs
Virtual programs from June 1-July 31
Beanstack Management
Library Management
Working on outreach delivery
Train staff on Bibliovation, Covid safety and procedures, Beanstack training
Work with assigned staff on programs
Preparation of materials for Curbside
Procedural training on returned items-quarantine
Assign virtual programs to staff
Marketing programs and materials for the public
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Since Last Report
Collection Development/Maintenance
Complete weeding of ANF
Complete inventory of ALL collections (3/17-3/25)
Shifted ALPFIC/ALPNF/ALM & Spanish language collections
Resigned ALL endcaps with updated signs using new library color scheme
Cataloging & processing incoming orders while staff were off
Submitting limited orders of materials
Updating serial records & predictions in upgraded ILS
Changing ALL magazines to be allowed to fill holds and current issues to circulate
Moved APBK collection
Cataloging microforms in Heritage Room
Catchup on backlog of Heritage Room/original cataloging
Overdrive ordering
Technology
Bibliovation (formerly Koha) upgrade
Upgraded over weekend of Apr 30-May 4
Working with other Pioneer libraries on learning software/working out
bugs
Working with PTFS to solve issues
Virtual library card application/process (with Celine)
Managing library website & social media posts
Programming
Working with Celine to film Facebook Live Storytimes
Working with Celine to plan Virtual 2020 Summer Reading Program
Staff Development/Training
Updating manuals & trainings for new Bibliovation software
Teaching Celine serials receiving
Teaching Celine basic copy cataloging
Teaching Celine & Nancy basic processing procedures
Upcoming
Collection Development/Maintenance
Adult & Technical Service Librarian’s Monthly Report
Name: Date: Shaun Klee May 2020
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Shifting ANF now that weeding is complete
New AHP shelving (when delivered)
Evaluating current serial subscriptions
Finish cataloging Heritage Room microforms
Technology
Continue working with Bibliovation upgrade
Programming
Virtual SRP
Staff Development & Trainings
Bibliovation trainings for staff & Pioneer libraries
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Since Last Report
Library Board
Policies for Study Rooms, Personal Belongings, Health & Safety, and Library Funds are
in committee
Worked with board on development of a strategic planning committee to replace
GILIBRARY 2020
Presented need for County interlocal agreement committee reactivation
Presented 1973-era HVAC Mechanical Study to board and forwarded to City
Presented fee schedule for FY 2020/2021 and forwarded to City
City and County Business
Implemented Mayor’s closure of library due to COVID-19
Implemented City Administration layoff of 16.5 FTE library employees and coordinated
with City HR to ensure laid off employees received adequate information and support
Presented and revised reopening plans and recall of library employees
Worked on trimming expenses in light of COVID-19 revenue shortfall
Management Support Team
Worked with Celine and Shaun on revamping Summer Reading Program as virtual
Worked with Shaun on scheduling the upgrade of our PTFS Liblime Koha automated
system (checkout/checkin/online catalog) to the latest version called Bibliovation
Worked with Celine, Shaun, Nancy and Ray on reopening-related supply orders as well
as sanitation and service procedures
Constantly reviewing library literature, CDC, CDHD, webinars and other guidance to aid
in COVID-19 planning
Renovation and Building Needs
People counter system to capture all traffic through front door was installed
Submitted progress report to Peter Kiewit Foundation ($75,000 grant pending)
Other
Attended Hall County Community Collaboration board meetings
Continued work with Nebraska OCIO (Office of the Chief Information Officer)/Network
Nebraska on procurement of internet and data transport services for 2020/2021
Attended Pioneer Consortium Exec and Membership meetings
Upcoming
Library Board
Strategic planning process, County interlocal agreement, Library Director recruitment
process
Library Director’s Monthly Report
Name: Date: Steve Fosselman May 2020
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Board manual including continuing education certification, final review of board
governance
City and County Business
Implement City determination to recall 13.0 of the 16.5 library employees laid off on May
26. This action is intended to cap our workforce at 18.0 FTE for the remainder of the
fiscal year.
Coordinate with City to implement phased-in restoration of library services including
reopening of book drop, curbside services, and eventual reopening of the library building
in accordance with CDHD, state and CDC COVID-19 directives and guidelines
Continual review of cost efficiency measures
Management Support Team
Continuing work on reopening-related supply orders, sanitation and service procedures
More review of library literature, CDC, CDHD, webinars and other guidance to aid in
COVID-19 planning
Work on best means of bringing back employees and retraining for new normal
Renovation and Building Needs
Receive and install new Hot Picks book shelving
Research additional AV equipment and schedule for purchase
Work on design of outdoor Children’s Discovery Area
Work with Foundation on Donor Wall, Crane sculpture installation
Other
Attend Hall County Community Collaboration board meetings
Switch over internet and data transport services by July 1
Attend Pioneer Consortium Exec and Membership meetings
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2019-20 Oct-Dec Jan-Mar 1/2 Year
Checkouts 72,493 69,564 142,057
Computers/Wireless Sessions 28,051 25,742 53,793
Programs/Spaces Participants 6,520 4,611 11,131
Visitors 47,121 42,677 89,798
Web Sessions 12,965 14,869 27,834
Reference, Reserves, ILL 7,574 6,407 13,981
Online Resource Use 81,403 83,970 165,373
Total Selected Measures 256,127 247,840 503,967
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
Programs/Spaces Participants 4,239 4,116 8,355 5,472 13,827 6,341 20,168
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 5,811 5,883 11,694 4,818 16,512 8,312 24,824
Online Resource Use 94,138 82,001 176,139 82,868 259,007 86,984 345,991
Total Selected Measures 262,251 265,517 527,768 292,978 820,746 294,372 1,115,118
Comparison of Selected Measures
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Library Board
Monday, May 18, 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: Ed Meedel
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Library Board
Monday, May 18, 2020
Regular Meeting
Item F1
Approval of Revision to Reduced Library Hours for Anticipated Re-
opening and Authorizing Library Director to Adjust Hours and
Services as Needed Through Remainder of Fiscal Year
Board approval of the following hours of operation schedule, upon reopening, is recommended due to
the decrease in staffing from 21.5 FTE to 18.0 FTE. This approval also authorizes the Library Director to
make adjustments to hours and services based on COVID-19 conditions and guidelines, and to report
such changes to the Library Board monthly. Hours and services beyond this fiscal year are tied to the
City's FY 2020/2021 budget process.
Monday - Friday 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Sunday CLOSED
Staff Contact: Steve Fosselman
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Library Board
Monday, May 18, 2020
Regular Meeting
Item F2
Approval of Suspension of Overdue Fines Until Further Notice
At present time, in fairness to our patrons no overdue fines are being assessed for checked out items
and their due dates have been extended until June 15. Patrons' access to the library will be limited for
some time after the book drop reopens, and with quarantine procedures being developed, items will
not be checked for several days after their return. Board approval of suspension of daily overdue fines is
recommended. Library staff will still maintain its billing procedures for items still out several weeks
after their due date. Under these procedures, patrons are responsible for the full item cost.
Staff Contact: Steve Fosselman
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Library Board
Monday, May 18, 2020
Regular Meeting
Item F3
Approval of Designation of Ralph and Lorraine Laskowski
Endowment Fund in City's 295 Fund for Children's Early Literacy
Stations
A few months ago the library purchased several replacement AWE (brand) computer stations for the
Children's section. These AWE stations have educational games for parent/child interaction. The total
cost of these stations was $13,000. The use of the $4,905 in the Ralph and Lorraine Laskowski
Endowment Fund was intended to come before the board but was overlooked. At this time, board
approval is sought for the designation of the Ralph and Lorraine Laskowski Endowment Fund for this
purpose. After the use of this fund is reported, the library will be eligible for additional funding this fall.
Staff Contact: Steve Fosselman
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Library Board
Monday, May 18, 2020
Regular Meeting
Item F4
Approval of Recommendations to Mayor Regarding Board Members'
Expiring Terms
Tanya Hansen, Jaimie Parr and Sara White have terms that end on June 30, 2020. Tanya is at the end of
her first term and is eligible for a second four year term. Jaime and Sara are filling vacancies and so
would be eligible for their first full four year term. Assuming all three board members wish to continue
serving, board approval is recommended so their names can be forwarded to the Mayor for his
consideration and Council approval.
Staff Contact: Ed Meedel
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Library Board
Monday, May 18, 2020
Regular Meeting
Item F5
Consideration of Policies Currently in Committee
This agenda item allows for discussion and potential approval of any policies coming out of committee.
Staff Contact: Tanya Hansen, Ben Boeselager
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