03-15-2021 Library Board Regular Meeting PacketLibrary Board
Monday, March 15, 2021
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
Tanya Hansen, President
Maria Lopez, Vice President
Benjamin Boeselager, Secretary
Edward Meedel
Kelli Arens
Jaime Parr
Sara White
3.Public Participation
4.Approval of Minutes of February 15, 2021
5.Approval of Financial Reports
6.Approval of Bills Submitted - February 23, 2021 and March 9, 2021
7.Approval of Director's Report
8.Board Communications and Committee Reports
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9.Planning for Strategic Plan
10.Powerpoint - RFP for Integrated Library System Replacement
11.Next Meeting
12.Adjournment
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Library Board
Monday, March 15, 2021
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, March 15, 2021
Regular Meeting
Item B1
Approval of Minutes of February 15, 2021
Staff Contact:
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CITY OF GRAND ISLAND
GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
MINUTES OF REGULAR LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
February 15, 2021
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the Library Board of the Grand Island Public
Library was conducted on Monday, February 15, 2021. Notice appeared in the Grand Island Independent on
February 11, 2021. A quorum present, President Tanya Hansen called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. The
following members were present: Ed Meedel, Kelli Arens, Maria Lopez, Jaime Parr, Ben Boeselager and Sara
White.
Open Meetings Law Notice: Provided by President Tanya Hansen.
Public Participation: None
Approval of Minutes: Motion by Ed Meedel, seconded by Maria Lopez, carried unanimously to accept for filing
the Minutes of the January 20, 2021 library board meeting.
REPORTS:
Approval of Financial Report: Motion by Ed Meedel, seconded by Maria Lopez, carried unanimously to accept
for filing the December 2020 Financial Reports.
Approval of Bills Submitted: Motion by Ed Meedel, seconded by Maria Lopez, carried unanimously to accept for
filing the January 26, 2021 and February 9, 2021 Bills Submitted.
.
Approval of Director’s Report: Motion by Kelli Arens, seconded by Ed Meedel, carried unanimously to accept
for filing the Director’s Report.
Board Communications and Committee Report: Tanya reported that she me with Celine and Shaun and she asked
the board to let her know if they have questions or want additions.
Planning for Strategic Plan: Tanya will be calling each board member about their position with the strategic plan.
Vote On Meeting In Person or Zoom for March and April 2021: A vote was taken to see who wanted to meet in
person and who wanted to meet via zoom. It was decided to offer both options and leave it up to each board
member as to how they want to attend, unless there are different directive health measures enforced at the time of
each meeting. Motion by Kelli Arens, seconded by Ben Boeselager, carried unanimously to accept for filing that
each board member will have the option to attend in person or zoom for March and April 2021.
Next Meeting: This meeting will be on Monday March 15, 2021 at 4:30 pm.
There being no other business the meeting was adjourned at 5:08 p.m.
Ben Boeselager, Secretary
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Library Board
Monday, March 15, 2021
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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02/19/2021 08:09 |CITY OF GRAND ISLAND |P 1
mollym |LIBRARY REVENUES |glytdbud
FOR THE MONTH ENDED JAN 2021
FOR 2021 04
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 -40,000 -40,000 -27,500.00 .00 .00 -12,500.00 68.8%
74360 FEDERAL GRANTS -13,070 -13,070 .00 .00 .00 -13,070.00 .0%
74365 STATE GRANTS -7,107 -7,107 .00 .00 .00 -7,107.00 .0%
74576 COPY MACHINE USE FEES -11,000 -11,000 -2,556.57 -616.95 .00 -8,443.43 23.2%
74703 FINES AND PENALTIES -25,000 -25,000 -2,499.60 -850.49 .00 -22,500.40 10.0%
74725 NONRESIDENT CARD FEE -5,500 -5,500 -1,410.00 -490.00 .00 -4,090.00 25.6%
74795 OTHER REVENUE -6,500 -6,500 -14,591.45 -669.50 .00 8,091.45 224.5%
TOTAL LIBRARY -108,177 -108,177 -48,557.62 -2,626.94 .00 -59,619.38 44.9%
TOTAL GENERAL FUND -108,177 -108,177 -48,557.62 -2,626.94 .00 -59,619.38 44.9%
TOTAL REVENUES -108,177 -108,177 -48,557.62 -2,626.94 .00 -59,619.38
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02/19/2021 08:11 |CITY OF GRAND ISLAND |P 1
mollym |LIBRARY EXPENSES |glytdbud
FOR THE MONTH ENDED JAN 2021
FOR 2021 04
ACCOUNTS FOR:ORIGINAL REVISED AVAILABLE PCT
100 GENERAL FUND APPROP BUDGET YTD EXPENDED MTD EXPENDED ENCUMBRANCES BUDGET USED____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
10044301 LIBRARY _________________________________________
85105 SALARIES - REGULAR 996,791 996,791 300,350.80 67,096.88 .00 696,440.20 30.1%
85110 SALARIES - OVERTIME 1,000 1,000 148.52 7.54 .00 851.48 14.9%
85115 F.I.C.A. PAYROLL TAXES 76,255 76,255 20,983.24 4,143.70 .00 55,271.76 27.5%
85120 HEALTH INSURANCE 185,613 185,613 44,176.52 13,829.66 .00 141,436.48 23.8%
85125 LIFE INSURANCE 1,600 1,600 473.80 118.45 .00 1,126.20 29.6%
85130 DISABLITY INSURANCE 2,775 2,775 725.83 183.66 .00 2,049.17 26.2%
85145 PENSION CONTRIBUTION 59,787 59,787 17,548.78 3,959.10 .00 42,238.22 29.4%
85150 WORKERS COMPENSATION 1,962 1,962 380.90 380.90 .00 1,581.10 19.4%
85160 OTHER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 0 0 226.50 164.28 .00 -226.50 100.0%
85161 HRA-VEBA 12,220 12,220 3,960.00 880.00 .00 8,260.00 32.4%
85213 CONTRACT SERVICES 10,000 10,000 3,520.00 .00 .00 6,480.00 35.2%
85241 COMPUTER SERVICES 30,000 30,000 5,429.90 279.90 .00 24,570.10 18.1%
85245 PRINTING & BINDING SERVICES 0 0 1,023.25 .00 .00 -1,023.25 100.0%
85305 UTILITY SERVICES 55,000 55,000 14,983.92 3,227.66 .00 40,016.08 27.2%
85317 NATURAL GAS 5,000 5,000 652.12 363.57 .00 4,347.88 13.0%
85319 REPAIR & MAIN-LAND IMP/IRRIGA 1,000 1,000 .00 .00 .00 1,000.00 .0%
85324 REPAIR & MAINT - BUILDING 20,000 20,000 6,604.53 350.61 2,125.43 11,270.04 43.6%
85330 REPAIR & MAINT-OFF FURN & EQ 15,000 15,000 9,729.36 75.48 5,000.00 270.64 98.2%
85335 REPAIR & MAINT - VEHICLES 480 480 .00 .00 .00 480.00 .0%
85350 SANITATION SERVICE 750 750 177.00 .00 .00 573.00 23.6%
85413 POSTAGE 6,000 6,000 1,400.78 404.01 .00 4,599.22 23.3%
85416 ADVERTISING 250 250 59.08 16.74 .00 190.92 23.6%
85422 DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 26,000 26,000 8,907.00 2,272.00 .00 17,093.00 34.3%
85425 BOOKS 95,000 95,000 28,183.67 53.15 .00 66,816.33 29.7%
85426 AV/ELECTRONIC MEDIA 108,700 108,700 46,184.38 8,054.24 .00 62,515.62 42.5%
85427 PERIODICALS 14,000 14,000 8,692.78 7,932.78 .00 5,307.22 62.1%
85428 TRAVEL & TRAINING 2,500 2,500 959.34 55.08 .00 1,540.66 38.4%
85453 CASH OVER & SHORT 100 100 7.73 1.03 .00 92.27 7.7%
85490 OTHER EXPENDITURES 1,000 1,000 485.42 81.21 .00 514.58 48.5%
85505 OFFICE SUPPLIES 51,000 51,000 4,227.36 91.13 .00 46,772.64 8.3%
85510 CLEANING SUPPLIES 4,000 4,000 555.26 .00 .00 3,444.74 13.9%
85515 GASOLINE 500 500 160.79 38.97 .00 339.21 32.2%
85540 SMALL TOOLS & PARTS 12,279 12,279 .00 .00 .00 12,279.00 .0%
TOTAL LIBRARY 1,796,562 1,796,562 530,918.56 114,061.73 7,125.43 1,258,518.01 29.9%
TOTAL GENERAL FUND 1,796,562 1,796,562 530,918.56 114,061.73 7,125.43 1,258,518.01 29.9%
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02/19/2021 08:17 |CITY OF GRAND ISLAND |P 128
mollym |ALL REVENUES |glytdbud
FOR THE MONTH ENDED JAN 2021
FOR 2021 04 JOURNAL DETAIL 2021 4 TO 2021 4
ACCOUNTS FOR:ORIGINAL REVISED AVAILABLE PCT
295 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 .00 .00 .00 -120.00 .0%
TOTAL PLANNING COMMISSION PLAQUE -120 -120 .00 .00 .00 -120.00 .0%
74701 EDITH ABBOTT MEMORIAL LIBRARY _________________________________________
29555001 74701 EDITH ABBOTT MEMORI -74,000 -74,000 -77,764.39 -76,000.66 .00 3,764.39 105.1%
2021/04/000067 01/04/2021 CRP -246.79 REF 257995 LIBRARY FOUNDATION 01/04/21 COVID GRANT
2021/04/000230 01/22/2021 CRP -753.87 REF 258907 FOUNDATION 01/22/21 COVID GRANT
2021/04/000301 01/29/2021 CRP -75,000.00 REF 259339 FOUNDATION 01/29/21 - 295 FUND
29555001 74701 105 EDITH ABBOTT MEM 0 0 -15,000.00 .00 .00 15,000.00 100.0%
TOTAL EDITH ABBOTT MEMORIAL LIBRA -74,000 -74,000 -92,764.39 -76,000.66 .00 18,764.39 125.4%
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%
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mollym |ALL EXPENSES |glytdbud
FOR THE MONTH ENDED JAN 2021
FOR 2021 04 JOURNAL DETAIL 2021 4 TO 2021 4
ACCOUNTS FOR:ORIGINAL REVISED AVAILABLE PCT
295 LOCAL ASSISTANCE APPROP BUDGET YTD EXPENDED MTD EXPENDED ENCUMBRANCES BUDGET USED____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
29555001 OTHER DEPARTMENT PROJECTS _________________________________________
91 OPERATING EXPENSES _________________________________________
29555001 85041 PLANNING COMMISSION 120 120 106.61 .00 .00 13.39 88.8%
29555001 85042 EDITH ABBOTT MEMORI 134,771 134,771 26,849.00 7,977.62 .00 107,922.00 19.9%
2021/04/000010 01/05/2021 API 161.19 VND 010168 VCH507645 BANK OF AMERICA WALMART-PPE Supplies from Gran 7078
2021/04/000031 01/12/2021 API 613.13 VND 000117 VCH508014 O'HARA PLUMBING CO HOOK UP WASHER/DRYER COMBO 220408
2021/04/000031 01/12/2021 API 7,203.30 VND 009900 VCH508015 VLCEK GARDENS INC RENOVATION PROJECT LANDSCAPING 220437
29555001 85042 105 EDITH ABBOTT MEM 0 0 1,707.44 740.59 .00 -1,707.44 100.0%
2021/04/000010 01/05/2021 API 79.98 VND 010168 VCH507559 BANK OF AMERICA AMAZON-SRP and Activity Suppli 7078
2021/04/000010 01/05/2021 API 39.99 VND 010168 VCH507630 BANK OF AMERICA AMAZON-SRP and Activity Suppli 7078
2021/04/000010 01/05/2021 API 70.62 VND 010168 VCH507720 BANK OF AMERICA AMAZON-SRP & Activity Supplies 7078
2021/04/000031 01/12/2021 API 250.00 VND 011151 VCH508002 ARTS & DRAFTS VIRTUAL GUIDED ART PROGRAM 220345
2021/04/000031 01/12/2021 API 150.00 VND 011143 VCH508008 GETCHELL, RALPH SANTA CLAUS FOR WINTER BREAK P 220375
2021/04/000031 01/12/2021 API 150.00 VND 011134 VCH508017 XIAO JUN LIU CALLIGRAPHY PROGRAM 220441
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 134,891 134,891 28,663.05 8,718.21 .00 106,227.95 21.2%
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 384,891 384,891 28,663.05 8,718.21 .00 356,227.95 7.4%
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Library Board
Monday, March 15, 2021
Regular Meeting
Item B3
Approval of Bills Submitted - February 23, 2021 and March 9, 2021
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, March 15, 2021
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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February-Current
Waiting to hear on Youth & Family Services Librarian I offer
Summer Temp Jobs posted for four people end of May-early August. Elle on Maternity
Leave
RFP for HVAC for Architect for this Capital Project
RFP for ILS-Integrated Library System Software
Update on COVID procedures and library changes
Bear Fair, Spring Break Week/Bookopoly
Summer Reading Program: Virtual and Makerspace/In-person
GITV/Virtual Programming update
Newsletter
Library Foundation Work-295, spending Peter Kiewit Grant money, Go Big Give, Visitors
Strategic Plan-working with Shaun on updating policies
Request for Reconsideration of Materials
Cultural Sensitivity-Racism Training
Upcoming-Library work
Will get seating from offsite and install
Go to offside storage and see if anything needs to be removed
Ray/Brian work on painting and cleaning projects (water leaks fixed in foyer and MR-B)
Outside utility area needs trees cut or fence up
Celine rearrange office for new librarian
Spotlight on new library foundation director
Partner with Hall County Historical Society on Bygone Hall County Book Club
partnership promotion in September
Summer planning-Outreach to Parks/Schools, Promotions out
PrimeTime School Programs 4/10/21-5/15/21 (virtual)
Preschool PrimeTime 5/22/21-6/26/21 (virtual)
Since Last Report
Library Director
Name: Date: Celine Swan March 2021
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Grand Island Public Library
February 2021 Stats Overview
Patron Visits (Previous three months)
March 2021 has seen 1544 visits to the Library so far. This only includes visits up to March 11. If these
numbers continue, March will have the highest number of visits since reopening in July 2020.
2821
2284
2556
DECEMBER JANUARY FEBRUARY
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Circulation
March 2021 has 4,677 physical circulations and 1,801digital circulations to-date (through March 11).
Circulations are also on track to be higher than previous months.
10452
11023
10538
10100 10200 10300 10400 10500 10600 10700 10800 10900 11000 11100
DECEMBER
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
Monthly Total Circulations (Physical Items)
Column1
2541
2621
2429
2217
2313
2095
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000
DECEMBER
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
Monthly Total Circulations (Digital)
Hoopla Overdrive
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Holds
March to-date: 555 holds placed and 426 filled (through March 11).
Most Popular Items Checked Out (January 2021-present):
Book (Tie) DVD
1733
1474
1485
1144
986
1017
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000
DECEMBER
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
Holds Placed & Filled
Filled Placed
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Library Media Report March 15, 2021 Report
GITV-Grand Island Programming -ongoing 2/1/2021 GITV
Grand Island Public Library Adult Book Club 2/1/2021 GI Independent
Electronic community boards bridge language barrier for COVID information 2/2/2021 News4
Community Board-Brandon Summers 2/3/2021 GI Independent
Heartland United Way is Live at the Grand Island Public Library 2/2/2021 Facebook
Overdrive-New Magazines Available Now!2/6/2021 Facebook
Library Alive: Zoom Ahead at Your Local Library 2/7/2021 GI Independent
GI Library Offers More Reading Materials Online 2/12/2021 News4
Library event teaches "bear" necessities even as it moves online 2/15/2021 NTV
KRGI Interview 2/16/2021 KRGI Radio
2021 Virtual Bear Fair Week 2/16/2021 H3CEventCal
City of Grand Island closures and cancellations 2/16/2021 GI Independent
Library Alive: The world is at your fingertips without ever stepping outside 2/21/2021 GI Independent
Grand Island mask mandate expires tonight 2/24/2021 GI Independent
A virtual reality: Grand Island Public Library forges digital studio amid pandemic 2/28/2021 GI Independent
I'm a Parent ... What Now?' Don’t let cold winter weather get you down 2/28/2021 GI Independent
Hall County Historical Society-ByGone Book Club 3/6/2021 Hall County
Grand Island Public Library plans spring break programming 3/7/2021 GI Independent
Library Alive: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work!3/7/2021 GI Independent
Pandemic Prompts Grand Island library to create studio 3/7/2021
The Washington
Times
Pandemic Prompts Grand Island library to create studio 3/7/2021 LMTOnline
Hall County Historical Society-History Nebraska Grace Abbott GIPL Book club 3/9/2021
Hall County
Historical
Facebook
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Virtual Programs
February Weeks Craft bags YouTube Total Views
Baby & Toddler
2-Feb 0 14x2 28
9-Feb 0 17x2 34
23-Feb 0 0 0
62
Wednesday Storytime
3-Jan 0 3x2 6
10-Jan 0 7x2 14
24-Feb 0 3x2 6
26
Teen/Tweens
6-Feb 0 13x2 26
20-Feb 0 11x2 22
48
Homeschoolers
22-Feb 0 31x2 62
62
Bear Fair
Schools viewed in classroom
added 300 to totals 15-Feb 44x2 388
16-Feb 28x2 356
17-Feb 13x2 326
18-Mar 52x2 404
18-Mar 72x2 444
1918
# of programs = 14
Total views = 2,116
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A Lifetime of Learning Happens @ Your Library!
Grand Island Public Library
Spring Edition MARCH 2021
Grand Island Public Library
Foundation is pleased to be a
featured charity during Go Big
Give 2021. We are so thankful
for the opportunity and for the
hard work and dedication of the
Heartland United Way and the
Greater Grand Island Community
Foundation. Their dedication in
the planning and execution of this
community day of online giving is
extraordinary!
This year, GIPL Foundation will
be using funds raised during
Go Big Give to support Summer
Reading activities, Online Library
Outreach and Educational events
and last but not least, the
purchase of books!
We are so thankful for the
ongoing support of our patrons
and donors and invite you to
support our programs and
services with your donation
during Go Big Give on May 6,
2021. Please visit our page
https://www.gobiggive.org/gran-
dislandpubliclibraryfoundation
www.gilibrary.org 308.385.5333 1124 W. Second St.
Library Board Spotlight
giplf.org
www.facebook.com/giplfoundation/
Tanya Hansen,
President
Ben Boeselager,
Secretary
Events You Don’t Want to Miss!
03/01 -03/06 Read Across America
Read Across America Day is March
2nd, and the birthday of Dr. Seuss!
We celebrate by encouraging
parents and caregivers to read with
their children. The best way to do
that is by having books at home and
visiting the library!
03/08-03/12 Spring Break
This year during the spring break,
the library will hold virtual
programming with a camping theme.
Programming will consist of Story-
times, camping recipe how to’s, a NE
Game and Parks presentation, floral
tips and tricks, and a fun DIY.
04/04-04/09National Library Week
An annual celebration that highlights
libraries, librarians, and library
workers and the valuable role
they play in transforming lives and
strengthening our communities.
This year’s theme “Welcome to
Your Library,” promotes the idea that
libraries extend far beyond the four
walls of a building – and that every-
one is welcome to use their services.
04/10-04/16
Week of the Young Child
This is an interactive week focused
on celebrating and advocating for
families and early childhood (ages
birth to eight years old). The Nation-
al Association for the Education of
Young Children has identified the
topics of Music Monday, Tasty
Tuesday, Work Together Wednesday,
Artsy Thursday, and Family Friday.
The library will hold a special
program Thursday April 15th on our
YouTube page.
05/21-07/31
Summer Reading on
Beanstack
Our Summer Reading Program is
back! Patrons can begin logging
minutes starting May 21st. Prizes
will be earned for every badge com-
pleted. All ages are welcome to par-
ticipate. Patrons can register for an
account at www.gilibrary.beanstack.
org or use their account from previ-
ous years.
05/06 Go Big Give
Come make a craft and get a guided
tour through our Makerspace
Design Space during Go Big Give on
Thursday, May 6th!
Choose between two sessions that
day, 11:00AM to 1:00PM or 4:00PM
to 6:00PM. Activities will be staff led
and socially distanced as needed.
Come get creative with us! Don’t for-
get to make your donation during Go
Big Give at: https://www.gobiggive.
org/grandislandpubliclibraryfounda-
tion
Regular Virtual Program Schedule
School at Home
Every third Monday of the month at 2
P.M. Baby and Toddler Lapsit
Every Tuesday at 10:30 A.M.
Storytime
Every Wednesday at 1 P.M.
Teen Programing
Every first and third Saturday of the
month at 2 P.M.
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Grand Island Public Library
Open | Mon - Fri 9:30 - 6 & Sat 9:30- 1
www.gilibrary.org 308.385.5333 1124 W. Second St.
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2001. I have been a library assistant for
the past eight years!
What I love most about working at the
library is being able to decorate for
special occasions and events. I have
been able to experience the library not
only as an employee but as a
mother as well. I have been bringing
my daughter to the kid’s library events
since she was six months old. She
absolutely loves it!
I love helping people. Being bilingual
(Spanish and English) allows me to
assist more people that come through
the library. I am very grateful to have
the opportunity to work here and hope
to continue this fun journey.
Alessandra
Valencia
Library Assistant
My name is
Alessandra Valencia.
I am originally from
Mexico, but have lived in Grand Island since
STAFF SPOTLIGHT
MARCH
2021
making art, and watching TV shows or
anime. I have 3 cats, a turtle, a rabbit,
and a few fish. I live with my parents
and I have a brother.
I currently attend Central Community College. I plan to transfer to UNK in
the fall to obtain a Bachelor’s degree
in Biology - Emphasis in Wildlife.
What I love about the Grand Island
Public Library is being able to be surrounded by infinite knowledge and
alternate worlds created by people
in the form of a book, as well as be
around patrons and coworkers who
want/like to read. I would say my favorite author is
currently John Green, but also my
favorite series are either The Hunger
Games, Divergent or Warrior Cats.
Hard to choose, they’re all really good!There are two books that have left a
lasting impression on me: “A Monster
Calls, and The Night Gardener: A
scary story.”
Kaitlyn Berggren
Library Page
I’ve worked at the
library for 1.5 years.
When not at work I
enjoy playing video
games, spending time
with friends and family,
Makerspace
Our Makerspace is now open! Stop in to
check it out or call the library to set up an
appointment to use our equipment.
We also offer programs in our Maker-
space for kids, teens, and adults; call the
library for more information or check out
our online calendar for upcoming events!
Equipment available:
Laser Cutter
Cuts and engraves wood, metal, glass,
and plastic!
Bernina Sewing/Embroidery Ma-chine & Serger
All the features of a typical sewing ma-
chine, with automatic embroidery features.
Use the serger to cleanly finish edges of
sewing projects.Cricut Explore Air 2 & Cricut
Access Subscription
Cut paper and vinyl for scrapbook pages,
iron-on t-shirts and bags, adhesive decals
and more!Button Makers
Create your own pin-back buttons using
photos or patterned paper.3D Printer
Uses plastic filament to print 3-dimensional
objects.
AND SO MUCH MORE!
www.facebook.com/gilibrary
Grand
Island
Library
If you have time and talent to give or need service hours for school, the
Library needs your help! Complete the volunteer interest form at:
https://www.gilibrary.org/how-do-i/volunteer-at-the-library/volunteer-interest
AARP Tax Aide
Due to COVID there will be no in person
tax-aide at the library this year. AARP will be offering over the phone help. Call the
Library at 308.385.5333 to get their
contact information.
Education QuestLooking for an easy way to talk to college
reps – and have a chance to win a $500
scholarship? Attend the EducationQuest
Virtual College Fair on March 2-3!
College reps will be available for live video chats during these times:
Tuesday, March 2 from 9 A.M. to Noon CT
Wednesday, March 3 from 5-8 P.M. CT
Don’t miss these live presentations:Senior Check In – March 2 from 9:30-10
A.M. CT
Junior Check In – March 2 from 10:30-11
A.M. CT
FAFSA FAQs – March 3 from 6-6:30 P.M. CT
Nebraska Strong
Saint Patrick’s Day Painting Party
Zoom Event Thursday, March 11th at 6:30 P.M. & Saturday, March 13th at 1 P.M.
Please contact kstrong@region4bhs.org to
register.
Community Features
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Get the detailed information you need
to tackle vehicle maintenance and
repairs. Some of Chilton Library’s more
popular features include:
• Maintenance and specification tables
that provide the unique data you need
for each specific vehicle.
• Step-by-step service and repair pro-
cedures, and labor estimating tool to
help
you confidently determine your next
move.
• Vacuum diagrams to simplify trouble-
shooting.
• Wiring diagrams to help explain sys-
tem operation.
• Close-up photographs and illustra-
tions for visual support.
• ASE test prep quizzes for the most
popular certification exams
• A print button which allows you to
easily print out what is needed
And the best part is that it is free to use
with your library card!
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Library Board Spotlight
www.gilibrary.org 308.385.5333. 1124 W Second St.
Database You Need to Try!
Foundation Spotlight
Alan LeplerFoundation Board President
My introduction to the benefits of any
library began in my hometown of Watertown, S.D. with my father’s
encouragement as a grade-schooler.
I have always enjoyed the solitude
and peacefulness of having an actual
book in my hands and inserting myself in the story. It didn’t seem to matter
what type of book it was, be it fiction or
nonfiction.
I was never a great student but loved
to read and escape to an imaginary time or place. I even took some “speed
reading” classes.
My tastes in subject matter have
changed many times over the years so
it is difficult to pick a favorite, although a Bible-toting Jack Reacher would
work along Louis L’Amour or Zane
Grey.
As a young person I’m sure reading
kept me from” poor choice” situations.
I still try to read 3 books per month...
even at this advanced point in life’s
journey. At home the best spot to read is out of
view of the TV with some mellow jazz
for the ears and attitude.
The best spot at the library for reading
is just out of view in a corner. I look forward to working with a great
team on the Foundation as we prog-
ress forward seeking business part-
ners in the community. Together we
will continue to enhance the greatest bargain and hidden jewel in the area
for all ages to learn and create in a
positive atmosphere.
So exercise your mind - READ at
your library!Alan Lepler
Foundation Board President
Find information on topics related to
business, education, the environment,
health, jobs and careers, STEM and
more including newspapers, videos and
web-only content featuring the Grand
Island Independent, Lincoln Journal
Star, Omaha World-Herald, USA Today,
international sources and more.
Tanya Hansen
On the Library board since 2016.
Tanya Hansen is currently a partner at Smith,
Johnson, Allen, Connick, & Hansen. The focus of
her practice is civil litigation and employment law.
She is also involved in Federal Practice Committee,
Food & Beverage Tax Committee, Grand Island
Public Library Foundation Board, Nebraska
Defense Counsel Association, Nebraska Bar Com-
mission, and the Rural Practice Initiative Commit-
tee. She is a dedicated advocate, volunteer, avid
reader, and Grand Island resident eager to help the
Grand Island Public Library continue its amazing
mission.
I am more likely to grab a book that I know nothing
about because I won’t waste $20 on a book that I
hate. I love reading magazines and the GIPL gives
me access to all the magazines I love and some I
would have never known about. I have a cookbook
obsession and the Library book sale is a wonderful
way for me to buy cheap cookbooks and support
the Library.
The book that has left the most lasting impression
on me is “Things Fall Apart” by Chinua Achebe.
Which character in a book do you think is most
like you? I am a lot like Hermione Granger from the
Harry Potter series.
Ben Boeselager
On the Board since 2018.
I grew in Nebraska, am an Eagle Scout, and a
proud alumnus of the University of Nebraska, Lin-
coln. I met my wife Holly, our freshman year living
in Abel Hall. We have been married since 2011 and
have a 5 year old (Lorelei) and 7 month old twins
(Logan, and Layton). You will often see me with the
kids on Saturday mornings as part of the reading
program for families. I work for the Federal Govern-
ment.
My kids love the 1,000 book challenge before
Kindergarten. Lorelei actively participated, and the
boys have begun their journey.
You’ll find me reading anything Dave Ramsey, Dr.
Henry Cloud, or John Maxwell. I plan on reading
the most recent Hunger Games book.
COVID UPDATES
Although the city mask mandate has expired, the library recommends that all
patrons wear a mask while in the building. Items will no longer be quarantined upon return but will be cleaned. If you are experiencing COVID or COVID-like symptoms,
we ask that you notify us so we can extend due dates for your items. Study tables
and study rooms are available. We ask that all patrons limit their time in the library
to one visit of up to two hours per day.
Grand Island Public Library
Open | Mon - Fri 9:30 - 6 & Sat 9:30- 1 MARCH
2021
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March
8-12
03/08 Nebraska Game and Parks
03/09 Baby & Toddler Storytime
03/10 Wednesday Storytime
03/09 UNL Extension Office: Camping
Recipe with Ashton
03/11 UNL Extension Office: Camping
Recipe with Ashton
03/12 Animal Crossing DIYs
*Registration required*
Children’s Programming at 10:30 A.M.
Teen Programming at 2 P.M.
All Programming will be virtual and available to
watch on our YouTube channel
(GrandIslandLibrary) and Facebook page
(facebook\gilibrary)
03/12 Flower Arranging
with Hy-Vee Floral
Adult Programming
at 5 P.M.
308.385.5333 1124 W. 2nd Street www.gilibrary.org
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The Grand Island Public Library’s 2021 Summer Reading ProgramPrograma de Lectura durante el Verano
•Monday/ Lunes
Checkers Library TV at 10:30 A.M.
Checkers TV is an educational entertainment
program featuring Checkers the Inventor, his
robot sidekick, Snoozer, and a variety of
special visitors including medical professionals,
community leaders, police officers and firefight-
ers, and other special guests. Each episode is
30 minutes long and will also include segments
featuring storytelling, author interviews, art
projects, science experiments, interactive games,
contests, comedy, magic, and exciting short films
that will have children on the edge of their seats!
Un programa de entretenimiento educativo con
Checkers el Inventor, su compañero
robot, Snoozer, y una variedad de visitantes
especiales. Cada episodio dura 30 minutos e
incluirán cuentos, entrevistas a autores,
proyectos de arte, ciencia, experimentos, juegos
interactivos, concursos, comedia, y magia!
•Tuesday/ Martes
Preschool- 2nd grade at 10:30 A.M.
Join Ms. Brenda and Ms. Deb for a story and a
craft. Kids can pick up a craft bag each week and
follow along at home. Bags will be available while
supplies last.
Hora de Cuentos con Ms. Brenda y Ms. Deb a las
10:30 A.M. Niños pueden recoger una
manualidad para hacer en casa cada semana!
May 24th
Sneak peek at Checkers Library TV/
Vistazo a Checkers Library TV
Monday, June 1st at 10:30 A.M.
All ages virtual kick-off with
Wildlife Encounters! Comienzo Virtual con Wildlife
Encounters!
Children’s and Teen Programming
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Adult programming
Adult programming on Fridays
and Saturdays; there will be a
mix of virtual and in-person
programming. Registration will
be required for some events.
For more information on
programs, please call the
library or visit our website.
Wacky Wednesday
Join us every Wednesday in August, starting August 4th, for an exciting and educational program. Program is open to all ages! For more
information visit our website or call the library.
•Wednesday/ Miercoles
Baby and Toddler Lapsit at 10:30 A.M.
Join us for songs, rhymes, and storytime!
Hora de Cuentos para Bebes.
Canciones, cuentos, y rimas para bebes.
Tween\Teen Makerspace
5th- 12th grade 10 A.M. & 2 P.M.
Teens are invited to join us for some
Makerspace fun. This will be an in person
program. Please pre-register online or by call-
ing the library. Space is limited!
Makerspace para Jovenes
Se invita a los jovenes a un programa de
Makerspace y crear un proyecto
espectacular! (Se requiere registro)
•Thursday/ Jueves
Big Kids Club
3rd-5th grade at 10 A.M. & 3 P.M.
Kids in 3rd-5th grade will challenge their
imaginations with fun activities! This will be
an in person program.
Please pre-register online or by calling the
library.
Se invita a los niños de 3 ° a 5 ° grado a usar
su imaginaciones con actividades divertidas!
Este será un programa en persona.
Por favor de registrarse en línea o llamar a la
biblioteca.
10:30 A.M. on June 14th at Grace Abbott Park with
Crane River theater
Patrons can begin logging minutes
starting May 21st and earn prizes for
every badge completed! The last day to
log minutes will be July 31st at midnight!
Prizes will include snacks, a free meal
ticket, State Fair Packet, and books.
For more information on programming and dates visit our
website or give us a call!
www.gilibrary.org
308.385.5333
1124 W. 2nd Stfacebook.com/
gilibrary
Virtual programs will take
place on our Youtube
channel.
Grand Island Libray.
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Library Board
Monday, March 15, 2021
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:
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Library Board
Monday, March 15, 2021
Regular Meeting
Item E1
Planning for Strategic Plan
Staff Contact:
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Library Board
Monday, March 15, 2021
Regular Meeting
Item F1
Powerpoint - RFP for Integrated Library System Replacement
Staff Contact:
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GIPL Integrated Library System ReviewMarch 2021Grand IslandRegular Meeting - 3/15/2021Page 38 / 54
OverviewGrand IslandRegular Meeting - 3/15/2021Page 39 / 54
ILS HistoryPre-2011GIPL utilized SirsiDynix Horizon Continually increasing prices on contract from SirsiDynix2010Libraries begin discussion of forming an ILS consortiumPioneer is formed5 original members Lincoln City Libraries, Grand Island, Gretna, Holdrege, St. PaulFall of 2010 PTFS/LibLime KOHA of Bethesda, MD chosen as Pioneer ILS VendorGrand IslandRegular Meeting - 3/15/2021Page 40 / 54
ILS HistoryEarly 2011 LCL goes liveMay – GIPL goes liveSummer – Holdrege & St. Paul go liveNo mention of Gretna – must have withdrawn from consortium before migrating2012-2014Additional member libraries joinedAtkinson, Arapahoe, Axtell, Beatrice, Bennington, Blue Hill, Central City, Dundy County, Franklin, Grant County, Hildreth, Hoesch-Alma, Hruska-David City, McCook, South Sioux City, Stromsburg, Sump-Papillion, Superior, Valparaiso, Valley, WNCCGrand IslandRegular Meeting - 3/15/2021Page 41 / 54
ILS HistoryFebruary 2015Dissatisfaction with KOHA and consortium causes LCL withdraws from Pioneer Late 2016/Early 2017Sump-Papillion withdraws2020 Brunswick joins (began process in late 2019) & withdraws (before April 2020)Stromsburg withdrawsApril/May 2020PTFS/LibLime “upgrades” ILS from open source KOHA to proprietary Bibliovation systemMarch 2021 Beatrice & Central City both withdrawGrand IslandRegular Meeting - 3/15/2021Page 42 / 54
Issues with BibliovationMany issues with Bibliovation & Pioneer since upgrading in MayTechnical CommitteeSupposed to have a member from EACH library on itProvide the technical management and support for the systemPre-2015, LCL took on bulk of this work2015-2016, Sump-Papillion, Beatrice, Grand Island, SSCPL, Holdrege took over2016-2017, Sump (Becky Sims), SSCPL (Dave Mixdorf), and Beatrice (Shaun Klee) only three members left on committee2017 Sump withdrew and Dave retired leaving Shaun as sole member of technical committee (July 2017 Shaun moved to GI from Beatrice)July 2017—December 2020 – Shaun sole member of Technical Committee, no other libraries would fill their positions on the committeeDecember 2020 – Shaun resigned from Technical committee, which is now currently completely vacantGrand IslandRegular Meeting - 3/15/2021Page 43 / 54
Issues with BibliovationUser control – consortium allows too many “superadmin” users AccountingAcquisitions ModuleCataloging & Authority ControlCirculation & NoticesReportsOPAC/Public InterfaceConsortium-wide issuesGrand IslandRegular Meeting - 3/15/2021Page 44 / 54
Moving ForwardEvaluating other ILS productsGrand IslandRegular Meeting - 3/15/2021Page 45 / 54
ILS Review CommitteeAfter the Nov. 2020 Patron Database delete, GIPL decided it was time to move forward with evaluating alternate ILS productsCity Finance directs that every 5-7 years software be re-evaluated. Overdue as the last evaluation would have been in 2010 at formation of PioneerDetermined our data is not secure in the consortium-environment, and no guidance or assurances from PTFS on how to prevent a major delete/disruption from happening againGrand IslandRegular Meeting - 3/15/2021Page 46 / 54
ILS Review CommitteeCeline Swan, Library DirectorShaun Klee, Adult & Technical Services LibrarianJeanne Simons, Library Assistant II (Cataloging & Acquisitions)Lori Medlin, Library Assistant II (Circulation & Children’s programming)Lindsay Wassinger, Library Assistant I (Serials & Interlibrary Loan)Nicci Roundy, Library Assistant I (Children’s)Grand IslandRegular Meeting - 3/15/2021Page 47 / 54
ILS Review ProcessLooked at what other libraries in the area are usingAlso looked at other similarly-sized libraries in USResearched ILS companiesReached out to Hastings Public Library as they just recently upgradedReceived a rubric from HPL, which was modified for our search/needsContacted potential ILS vendors for information/vendorsGrand IslandRegular Meeting - 3/15/2021Page 48 / 54
ILS Review ProcessVendors ContactedSirsiDynixInnovative Interfaces, Inc.The Library CorporationBiblionixOCLC OCLC sent a short video overview of their WISE product, but didn’t show any other interest in working with GIPLShaun asked some members of a continuing ed. class about their experience with WISE and it was not recommended by any of them, so it was not pursued any furtherPioneer is looking into Bywater Solutions KOHA for remaining membersDemo TBDExpense—more expensiveSame open-source foundation as Bibliovation; demo site doesn’t work wellShaun/Celine took initial calls with vendors to answer introductory questions and then setup demonstrations of productsGrand IslandRegular Meeting - 3/15/2021Page 49 / 54
SirsiDynix; Lehi, UTSymphony ILSPros:Considered by many in the industry to be THE best ILS product on the marketLargest share of the ILS market, many libraries worldwide use the productRobust system with many great and unique features like signature capture, grouping functions on records, fully-integrated acquisitions systemCons:Price – THE Best but also by far the most expensive of the productsComplexity – would require a lot of training for staff to learn the ins-and-outs of the systemGrand IslandRegular Meeting - 3/15/2021Page 50 / 54
Innovative Interfaces Inc.; Emeryville, CAPolaris LEAP ILSPros:Web-basedEasier-to-use staff interfaceAlso unique features to system, like very-well developed outreach moduleCons:Public OPAC features – staff disliked and felt to similar to the Bibliovation public-interface, which patrons already dislikeNot fully integrated – Cataloging, Serials, and Acquisitions are currently accessed separately on a RDP connection and are quite antiquatedStill uses a Windows ‘95-style interfaceWill be upgraded fully to LEAP by 2022, howeverCosts – Licensing based on number of machines that have would access rather than by library data size (as with other companies) Grand IslandRegular Meeting - 3/15/2021Page 51 / 54
The Library Corporation; Inwood, WVLibrary=Solution/LS2 ILSProsCost – least expensive of three major productsPotential additional discounts/publicity for library – would be first public library in Nebraska to utilize this systemEase-of-use – staff felt this would be the easiest of the three major products to usePowerful Cataloging & Authority Control features Complimentary RDA Upgrade of all MARC records at migrationText messaging & other necessary features included in systemFully mobile-responsive catalog + a true children’s version of the catalogNo app required for catalog for mobile devicesConsWould be only public library in NE, so no local “support” for questions or issuesOSA acquisitions is separate product not fully integrated into LS2Grand IslandRegular Meeting - 3/15/2021Page 52 / 54
Biblionix; Austin, TXApollo ILSProsCompany only works with Public Libraries so product is exclusively designed for Public Libraries Cost – least expensive of the fourVERSA Card setting – potential to share resources between local Apollo libraries (Hastings, Aurora, Central City)ConsSite is clunky and outdated HTML designDoes not appear to support 14-digit numbering system for barcodes (truncates the first 8 digits on items)Missing many Cataloging features (like Z39.50 with OCLC, no batch export/edit, etc.)Site not intuitive – staff disliked and said was difficult to useWas told by staff if the choice was between Apollo and Bibliovation, preference would be to stick with BibliovationGrand IslandRegular Meeting - 3/15/2021Page 53 / 54
Staff ReviewAfter demos and questions staff reviewed all that were demoedStaff identified two preferred productsRFP written & in processSubmissions reviewed in accordance with City guidelinesGrand IslandRegular Meeting - 3/15/2021Page 54 / 54