12-20-2021 Library Board Regular Meeting PacketLibrary Board
Monday, December 20, 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
Sara White, Vice President
Benjamin Boeselager, Secretary
Maria Lopez
Edward Meedel
Kelli Arens
Jaime Parr
3.Public Participation
4.Approval of Minutes of November 15, 2021
5.Approval of Financial Reports
6.Approval of Bills Submitted - November 23, 2021 and December 14, 2021
7.Approval of Director's Report
8.Board Communications and Committee Reports
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9.Planning for Strategic Plan
10.Annual Report Planning
11.Self Checkout Approval
12.Next Meeting
13.Adjournment
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Library Board
Monday, December 20, 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.
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Library Board
Monday, December 20, 2021
Regular Meeting
Item B1
Approval of Minutes of November 15, 2021
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CITY OF GRAND ISLAND
GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
MINUTES OF REGULAR LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
November 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, November 15, 2021. Notice appeared in the Grand Island Independent on
November 11, 2021. A quorum present, President Tanya Hansen called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m. The
following members were present: Ed Meedel, Jaime Parr, Kelli Arens, Sara White, and Maria Lopez. Celine
Swan and Vaughn Minton were also present.
Open Meetings Law Notice: Provided by President Tanya Hansen.
Public Participation: None
Approval of Minutes: Motion by Ed Meedel, seconded by Kelli Arens, carried unanimously to accept for filing
the Minutes of the October 18, 2021 library board meeting.
REPORTS:
Approval of Financial Report: Motion by Ed Meedel, seconded by Kelli Arens, carried unanimously to accept for
filing the July 2021, August 2021 and September 2021 Financial Reports.
Approval of Bills Submitted: Motion by Ed Meedel, seconded by Kelli Arens, carried unanimously to accept for
filing the October 26, 2021 and November 9, 2021 Bills Submitted.
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Approval of Director’s Report: Motion by Kelli Arens, seconded by Maria Lopez, carried unanimously to accept
for filing the Director’s Report.
Reconsideration of Book That Is Currently In Our Collection: The Board members had a chance to review the
book in question and after much discussion it was agreed to allow the book to stay in our collection. Motion by
Ed Meedel, seconded by Sara White, carried with a vote of 5 in favor, 0 opposed, and 1 abstention.
Approval of Reinstatement of Gumaro Cabral: Gumaro came in and visited with Celine and wrote up an apology
letter for the board. Motion by Jaime Parr, seconded by Ed Meedel, carried unanimously to accept for filing the
Reinstatement of Gumaro Cabral effective immediately.
Next Meeting: Monday December 20, 2021 at 5:15 pm
There being no other business the meeting was adjourned at 6:03 p.m.
Ben Boeselager, Secretary
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Library Board
Monday, December 20, 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.
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Library Board
Monday, December 20, 2021
Regular Meeting
Item B3
Approval of Bills Submitted - November 23, 2021 and December 14,
2021
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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Library Board
Monday, December 20, 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.
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November
• Virtual Report/Media Report
• Technology Plan with City IT-requested them to help with written plan
• Nov 19-We received the 2022 ARPA Library Improvement Grant $28,232 (half of the grant requested) for selfcheckouts/gates/rfid stations etc.
• Laura received the 2022 ARPA Youth Grant for Excellence $3,247 (half)for teen computers, Wacon tablets,makerspace table products outside of the lab for teens
• Move Library Staff Parking West have moved signs, staff moving West to park
• 2nd round to clean off-site storage on North Front Street
• Heritage Hour had 13 attend, 7 for their book club
• NLA Award to the Library Foundation Board Nov 13 2pm
• Working with the Nebraska Department of Labor, partnership for job seekers
• Zoom program with Migrant Families on Nov 16 Celine/Laura
• Lincoln Elementary School Outreach Nov 18 ELL
• Partnership with CHI Neurology for public program on strokes
Upcoming-Library work
• HVAC update-Finished Project, Honeywell is working on tweaking, Ray bollards installed
• Strategic Plan Retreat Saturday, Dec 4
• Celine, Jeanne attended the CISA Active Shooter Training, Celine attended PLA Census
• Bygone Bookclub had 20 for the Coney Island Program
• DAR shelves-1 section came in that they purchased for the Heritage Room Partnership Makerspace Programs with Central Community College February-May 2022
• Shaun/Celine working on updating library policies with Tanya and Ben waiting to work on after Strategic Plan
• Cleaned another area of stuff out of the North Front St Site, guys cleaned the basement after HVAC, and are working on the garage
• Reminder-Library Annual Report to the Library Board to approve and get an affidavit and present to the City Council in Jan or Feb.
• Staff working on promotions for interlocal Hall County residents to get library cards
• Planning for Winter Break, Santa Program, Bear Fair, Summer Reading Programs
• Winter Reading Challenge with Beanstack in January 2022
• Adult local author talk-Mark Miller January
• Literacy Council –youth art contest 2022
• Partnership with CHI Neurology for public program on Parkinson’s
• Laura working on Every Child Ready to Read Area
• Purchasing makerspace materials needed. Working with the Foundation
• Working with City IT on updating digital meeting display boards, cpu’s in,new IT people
• Pricing DIGITAL MEDIA LAB-DML materials and working on self-checkout authorization with library board, city council, and finance
• Switching from Chilton’s to Alldata January 2022
• Pioneer Consortium Fiduciary Agent Change transferred to Nebraska Library Comm.
Library Director
Name: Date:
Since Last Report
Celine Swan December 2021
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GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
NOVEMBER 2021 STATS OVERVIEW & COMPARISON
PATRON VISITS – PREVIOUS THREE MONTHS
*Methods for collecting visits was changed from security gate counter, which was believed to be inaccurate, to
collecting counts based on security camera entry/exit data in 2020,
4652
6374
7470
15694
16945
13829
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SEP
OCT
NOV
Patron Visits
2021 2019
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CIRCULATION
HOLDS PLACED
*September 2021 – Cataloging backlog from July/August cataloging freeze was completed, resulting in a larger
number of filled holds.
1213
1291
1184
1366
1365
1119
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SEP
OCT
NOV
Holds Placed
2021 2019
1817
1964
1622
769
884
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SEP
OCT
NOV
Holds Filled
2021 2019
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CHECKOUTS (INCLUDING RENEWALS & IN-HOUSE USE)
*Starting in September 2021, LS2 automatically renews all eligible items at 11:59 p.m. the day before an item is due.
Eligible items are any physical items with no waiting list, has renewals remaining, and the borrowing patron does
not exceed the fine limit or whose account has not expired. In-House use are barcoded materials patrons use in
the library without checking out the items (such as browsing magazines) that are placed on designated shelves for
statistical counting.
23348
16631
17738
19571
20216
19427
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SEP
OCT
NOV
Physical
2021 2019
2087
2423
2332
2260
2250
2129
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SEP
OCT
NOV
Digital - Overdrive
2021 2019
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1735
1962
1900
1981
1997
2011
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SEP
OCT
NOV
Hoopla
2021 2019
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Grand Island Public Library
Youth & Family Services Librarian Monthly Report
Laura Fentress December 2021
Since Last Report
Fall programming
Regular fall kids’ programs continue
• Pajama Time Monday nights
• New Checkers Library TV episodes uploaded Tuesdays
• Preschool Storytime Wednesdays
• Baby & Toddler Lapsit Fridays
• Homeschool program every third Thursday
Regular fall teens’ programs continue
• TLC on first Thursdays
• Teen/tween programs on third Thursdays
o Anime Club and recycled book pumpkin craft November 18
Other events, etc.
Children’s Area Changes
• Toy rotation includes more items out at once
Outreach and school visits
• Nebraska Migrant Education Zoom presentation November 16 (Celine & Laura)
o Presented on libraries in the U.S. and what services they offer
• Outreach at Lincoln School November 18 (Laura)
o Spoke to parents’ ESL class and paraeducators about library services
• Doniphan-Trumbull 2nd-graders visited November 18
• Dodge School Skills Academy visited December 8
ARPA Youth Grants for Excellence
• Received half the requested funding: $3,247 for 3 new teen computers and 3 Wacom tablet
input devices
• Will fund the rest of the computers with ARPA formula grant money
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Upcoming
Winter break!
Snacks with Santa
Sunday, December 19 1:00-6:00pm
Crafts, treats, and photos. After taking their photos with Santa, families can enjoy a Christmas story
walk.
Storytime with Santa
Monday, December 20 10:30am
Free photos.
FOR KIDS AGES 5-10:
Crane Trust Program - Kids
Tuesday, December 21 10:30am
Kids can learn about sandhill cranes with fun activities.
Kids’ Video Gaming
Wednesday, December 22 10:30am
Kids can come play Mario Kart.
Kids’ Construction Challenge
Tuesday, December 28 10:30am
Kids can come test their skills and build with Legos, straws, and more.
Kids’ Musical Morning
Wednesday, December 29 10:30am
Kids can experience real musical instruments and make one of their own.
Kids’ Noon Year’s Eve-Eve Party
Thursday, December 30 10:30am
Kids can count down to the 12:00 (PM) hour with games and activities.
FOR TEENS AGES 11-18:
Teen Story Writing Workshop
Monday, December 20 2:00pm
Teens can learn from a local expert how to write stories that soar.
Crane Trust Program - Teens
Tuesday, December 21 2:00pm
Teens can learn about sandhill cranes with fun activities.
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Teen Board Game Jam
Wednesday, December 22 2:00pm
Teens can design their own board game with recycled pieces.
Teen Sock Craft
Tuesday, December 28 2:00pm
Teens can make a snowman or a gnome. Socks provided, or bring an old one of your own.
Teen Yoga
Wednesday, December 29 2:00pm
Teens can enjoy a relaxing afternoon of yoga.
Teen New Year’s Eve-Eve Gaming
Thursday, December 30 2:00pm
Board games, card games, and video games will be available.
Summer Reading 2022 planning has begun!
Big programs
• Kickoff with “Captain Toby KID” May 23
• Musician Aaron Fowler & therapy dogs Bella and Choco July 18
• More to come!
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Virtual Programs
November #of sessions Craft bags YouTube Total Views
Reading Road Trip Total views =14
Checkers Library TV 4 0 7*2 14
# of virtual programs = 4
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Library Media Report December 20, 2021
Club Calendar-November 2021 : Adult Book Club and Altrusa Meeting 11/1/2021 GI Independent
Librarian Shaun Klee connects Grand Island with historical, technical resources 11/8/2021 GI Independent
GIPL Between the Stacks: November is Native American Heritage Month 11/10/2021 GI Independent
Grand Island Public Library Foundation wins statewide award 11/15/2021 GI Independent
GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY: BETWEEN THE STACKS: Take time to celebrate collab 11/27/2021 GI Independent
Betsey Hager, NSDAR 11/28/2021 GI Independent
City of grand island employee newsletter 12/1/2021 City of Grand
Club Calendar-December 2021-Adult Book Club 12/5/2021 GI Independent
Bygone Book Club to feature the ‘Coney Island Story’12/10/2021 GI Independent
GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY: BETWEEN THE STACKS: Santa Claus is coming to 12/12/2021 GI Independent
GIPL hosting writers' workshop for teens 12/16/2021 GI Independent
KRGI Interview 12/22/2021 KRGI
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Library Board
Monday, December 20, 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.
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Library Board
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Regular Meeting
Item E1
Planning for Strategic Plan
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Monday, December 20, 2021
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Item F1
Annual Report Planning
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Library Board
Monday, December 20, 2021
Regular Meeting
Item F2
Self Checkout Approval
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