03/17/1995
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PRESENT:
Wilbert Bacon, Chair
Trudi Bils
Estelle Dunn
Thalia Kelsey
Shirley Kennedy
Joanne Laurenti
Pamela LeClair
Dr. William Raffaniello
Herbert Wickersham
Dr. Arlita Hallam, ex-officio
ABSENT:
Brenda Hunter, excused
Lucille Weiss, unexcused
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CLEARWATER PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
Minutes of the Meeting
March 17, 1995
Clearwater Public Library
9:00 a.m. - 10:05 a.m.
GUESTS:
Carolyn Moore, CPLS staff
Shirley Hunt, GCPL Foundation
Chairman Tony Bacon called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Mrs.
Dunn moved to approve the minutes of' the February meeting as
submitted. The motion was seconded and approved unanimously.
MOTION CARRIES.
Mr. Bacon commented on the complimentary letter to th~ Clearwater
Public Library System from David Palmer, Vice President and Dean of
Students at Hanover College.
Mr. Bacon and Fred Dunn conducted the first computer class for
"grandparents" at Clearwater East Library on March 15. Attendance
was 80+ seniors. To improve visibility during future
presentations, Mr. Bacon will arrange to borrow an LCD projection
panel to take the place of the computer monitor. The next computer
class is scheduled for April 17 at Clearwater East Library.
Classes will continue in the fall.
Mrs. Moore distributed a revision to the Effectiveness Survey for
the Long Range Plan and reviewed with the Board. During the, month
of April, Library Branch Managers will hand the survey to 100
targeted people and ask for the return in a self-addressed, stamped
envelope.
Dr. Hallam reported a security guard is at Main Library during all
open hours at the front entrance. A security system for all
Library facilities has been ordered from Checkpoint for $65,000.
Installation will be approximately 30-45 days. When the security
system is installed, the security guard will return to regular duty
around the grounds of the Main Library.
Dr. Hallam and Shirley Kennedy gave an update on Internet access.
Clearwater Public Library System is a pilot for Internet access
with regular patron usage. By midsummer all COOP libraries will be
able to become an Internet host through cooP funding.
Mr. Bacon and Dr. Hallam reported that two additional Board
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positions will be open on the COOP Board. Deadline for application
is June. The' Library Board is looking for a Clearwater resident as
a candidate for one of the two positions. Mrs. Dunn reported that
Fred Dunn is interested.
Mr. Bacon appointed Dr. Raffaniello to'chair a Nominating committee
consisting of Estelle Dunn, Thalia Kelsey, Herbert Wickersham and
Dr. Raffaniello for the offices of Chair and Vice Chair for the
upcoming year (Sept. through May). Of the Board members present at
this,meeting, only Tony Bacon and Joanne Laurenti are interested in
offices. The Nominating Committee will meet next month at 8:45
a.m. prior to the regular Board meeting on April 21, 3rd floor
Conference Room, Main Library.
Mr. Bacon commented on the excellent program featuring Courtney
Ross during Wickman Week at the Beach Library. Mr. Bacon thanked
the Foundation for sponsoring this program.
Mr. Hunt reported that a $4,000 order was placed for the
Shakespearean Plays video collection. This funding was made
possible through a project by the Clearwater Women's Club.
Dr. Hallam distributed copies of the Library's handout policy.
Recently Dr. Hallam received a request from a citizen concerning
offering coupons at the Library for a local restaurant with
proceeds benefiting a school program. Dr. Hallam refused to offer
the coupons at the Library, but brought the issue to the Board for
their input, since the citizen was complaining. The Board
supported the Library's policy and Dr. Hallam's decision not to
allow distribution of such material in the Library.
Dr. Hallam noted that coin-operated computers for the public will
be available in the Main, Eastt and Countryside libraries probably
in May. Servicing is supplied by the vendor, including paper.
Mr. Wickersham moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:05 a.m. The
motion was seconded and unanimously approved. MOTION CARRIES.
The next meeting of the Library Board is April 21 at 9:00 a.m., 3rd
floor conference room, Main Library. Nominating Committee meets at
8:45 a.m. prior to the Board meeting.
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