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CLEARWATER PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
Minutes of the Meeting
November 18, 1994
Clearwater Public Library
9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
PRESENT:
Wilbert Bacon, Chair
Dr. David Berry
Trudi Bils
Estelle Dunn
Thalia Kelsey
Joanne Laurenti
Pamela LeClair
,Dr. William Raffaniello
Herbert Wickersham
Dr. Arlita Hallam, ex-officio
ABSENT:
Brenda Hunter, excused
Lucille Weiss, unexcused
GUESTS:
Shirley Hunt, GCPLFoundation
Chairman Tony Bacon called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Mrs.
Laurenti moved to approve the minutes of the October Board meeting
as submitted. The motion was seconded and approved unanimously.
MOTION CARRIES.
Dr. Hallam distributed the State Library Annual Report as submitted
through the Coop detailing statistics for FY 1993-94. Dr. Hallam
noted that circulation statistics were up 4% over last year with
the Clearwater East Library showing the greatest usage at 35%
followed by Main at 32%; Countryside at 26%, Beach at 4%, and North
Greenwood at 3%. The Library issed 2,526 cards in the first month
,after joining the Coop. The number of materials checked out has
not increaased much.
Dr. Hallam distributed Branch Fact Sheet which breakdown statistics
by branch within the Clearwater Library System.
Dr. Hallam discussed the issue of the rental best seller collection
which has come under review at the State Library since the State
Library does not allow rental collections in libraries that receive
state funds. Although the Clearwater Public Library, System's
rental collection is operated through the Friends organization, it
has been interpreted as violating the State statute that Library
materials must circulate without charge. Dr. Hallam has submitted
to the State the Clearwater Public Library System's rental pledge
that says the Library ~ill purchase up to 25 copies of a best
seller for the free collection and will never have more rental
copies than free circulating copies. A response has not yet been
received.
Dr. Hallam reported the Library is working with the Police
Department, the school district, and the Junior College on a grant
to set up homework centers with tutors in Police substations. The
grant will purchase for the Library the alpha system which' will
enable dial-up access into Clearwater Library's computer system
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enable dial-up access into Clearwater Library's computer system
including CD ROM products when appropriate with assigned projects.
Shirley Hunt reported the Cognoscenti Auction was a success with
memberships and sales exceeding $17,000. Mr. Hunt thanked all who
took part in the Auction. Two computers with CD ROM have been
purchased for the two larger branches. Mr. Bacon also commented on
the outstanding volunteer efforts of the Foundation Board,
especially Tim Garvey.
Mr. Bacon attended the latest Coop Board meeting. He noted that
Mrs. Storck, Administrator of the Coop, has already contacted all
newly elected officials. Mr. Bacon invited any Board members to
attend the next Coop Board meeting on December 20, 4:00 pm, at the
Coop office, 12345 Starkey Rd., Largo.
Shirley Kennedy, new Board member, will be replacing Dr. Berry at
next month's Board meeting.
Dr. Hallam mentioned the Library will be looking into Sunday hours
at Main Library from 1:00 - 5:00 pm providing just public service
with a minimal staff. Sunday hours would begin sometime between
January and October of 1995 if approved.
Mr. Bacon recognized Dr. Berry's contribution to the Board and to
the Library for the past 6 years and commented how much Dr. Berry
will be missed.
The next meeting of the Board is December 16, 199~, 9:00 a.m.
Mrs. Kelsey moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:45 a.m. The motion
was seconded and approved. MOTION CARRIES.