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CLEARWATER PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
Minutes of the Meeting
13 MAY 1987
Clearwater Public Library
9:30 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.
PRESENT:
Mr. Frank Barnicle, Chair
Mr. William A. Donovan
Mr. Frederick Dunn
Dr. James Frush
Mrs. Susan Hyman
Ms. Carol Nielsen
Mr. Bernard Panush
Ms. Margot Pequignot
Mr. Theodore A. Serri1!
Mrs. Faye S01lid
Mrs. Linda Mielke, ex-officio
ABSENT:
Mrs. Virginia Watson, excused
GUESTS:
Mr. James Davis, CPLS
Chairman Frank ,Barnicle called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. The
minutes of the last meeting were approved as submitted.
Mr. Barnicle introduced James Davis of the Library staff to review the
Database Place, a new service at Main Library. The online reference service'
will provide patrons with the option of obtaining information through a
computer search when print sources are insufficient. }Ir. Davis reported that
seven library staff members have been trained to handle the service. The
service will be by appointment only. Library card holders will receive three
free searches (from July 1, 1987 - June 30, 1988), or a maximum of $25.00.
After the free searches, a library card holder pays for actual search costs.
The library will be conducting seminars to target groups to market the new
service. This service was made possible through fundj.ng from the Greater
Clearwater Public Library Foundation, Inc.
Mrs. Mielke reported on the Library Department's budget hearing before
the City Commission. Eight new staff have been approved to staff the new
Countryside Library. To find additional staff for the new facility, the City
Commission suggested eliminating service at the other library facilities, such
as telephone reference service. Mrs. Mielke stated an obvious area to cut
would be the hours of operation at Countryside, or possibly audiovisual services.
Mr. Dunn asked if the Library Board, Library Director, and City Commission
have developed a five-year plan of goals and objectives for the Library System.
Mrs. Mielke noted that the focus has been on building branches. Mrs. Mielke
prepares a planning document each year. Mr. Dunn suggested the next step is
to state what is needed or wanted for the next five years to make the budget
process eaoier. Mrs. Mielke commented that the City Commission changes every
few, years. Mr. Barnicle and Mr. Panush suggested the professional staff handle
formulating goals and objectives. Hr. Panush requested tabling Mr. Dunn's
suggestion until after the budget hearings. He requested that Mrs. Mielke
inform the Board before the final budget session. Ms. Nielson questioned
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whether the Board formulates policy and stRff carry it out. ~lr. Barnicle
. felt staff should formulate policy and Board review. MTS. Mielke noted
that the Board is advisory and that it has worked out well in Clearwater
so far.
On the issue of cutting services or hours, Ms. Nielsen suggested less
services at the new Countryside facility, as it would be easier to adjust to
less services from the beginning than to give up a service at the other
library facilities where patrons are already used to receiving such services.
Mr. Barnicle reported on the Trustee session at the Florida Library
Association Conference on Hay 8th at which Nr. Dunn served as a panelist
for "Planning Florida Activities for a Second White House Conference."
Mr. Barnicle also commented on the successful Open House and barbeque at
Main Library on May 7th as part of the Florida Library Association Conference.
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Board members discussed various ideas for programs at the LibrarYt such
. as a brown bag lunch in the Library where patrons could participate in
discussions with City officials, businessmen, attorneys, etc.
Urs. Bielke reported that a groundbreaking date has not yet been set
for Clearwater ,Countryside Library. Mrs. Mielke will keep the Board informed.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:40 a.m.
Susan Doel, Secretary
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