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Price

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Library Board

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Library Board Meeting

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Event Start Date & Time

March 10, 2015 04:00 PM

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March 10, 2015 04:00 PM

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Price City Library Board Meeting Agenda Meeting Information Date: March 10, 2015 Time: 4:00pm Location: Room 106 Price City Hall Preparation for Meeting Please read: • All attachments Consent Items – No discussion necessary but needs a motion to approve 1. Approval of minutes for the February 10th, 2015 2. Program reports (attached) 3. Monthly Statistics (attached) Board Member Report 4. Give each member time to report on library activities in the past month. Action Items 5. Open meeting training Agenda Items Priority list (see attached) Other business Other Notes or Information Next Board meeting Price City Library Board Meeting for February 10, 2015 Present: Bob Tanner, Layne Miller, Bret Cammans, Sherril Burge, Melody Bradford, Natalie King and Norma Procarione. Excused: Kelly Stoddart Consent Items 1-3 Motion to approve consent items 1-3 was make by Melody Bradford, seconded by Bob Tanner. Motion carried. Action Item 4 Board report : Natalie King presented copies of a comment posted on our Facebook page from Miriam Riding (see attached). Norma has already replied to Ms. Riding regarding her concern. Natalie also mentioned another patron’s concern with court cases. Layne asked about Norma’s reply. She informed Ms. Riding the library tries to meet the patron’s needs and if there is something we do not have but think the college might have we send them to the college library not the computer lab. Norma discussed this issue with the staff who only remembered one patron interested in Google Maps but did not remember the patron to whom Ms. Riding was referring. Norma assured the board the staff was familiar with Google Maps and was familiar with the program. Natalie informed the patron we no long take patrons to small claims court and invited her back to the facility. Action Item 5 Layne asked to table the “Open meeting training” until the board candidates are approved. Training will take place at the March meeting. Action Item 6 Decision on continuation of hourly patron report : No decision was made regarding continuing the hourly patron report. After some discussion, Bob Tanner made a motion to discontinue this report. The motion was seconded by Melody Bradford. Motion carried. Action Item 7 Special workshop : Norma wanted to remind the board of the workshop to address the needs assessment. Norma will send out a reminder with a copy of the assessment when the date gets closer. The meeting will be on February 20 and held in room 106, Price City hall from 10 am to 2 pm. Norma will supply lunch. Action Item 8 Bret reported on the council meeting. Norma did a great job presenting the library evaluation. Bret is looking forward to moving forward and reported the replacement of the lights is on the next council agenda. Layne feels it is important to let the council know what the board is doing and to keep our presents known to the council. Action 9 The school book group is going well. We had our first meeting and we will continue to meet the last Monday of each month. Ten students were present and we will be reading Tuck Everlasting. Students were from Castle Heights and Creekview Elementary. We decided to allow each member to choose a book and lead the discussion. The plan is to continue throughout the summer. The Vista volunteers have been very helpful. Norma was asked about the elementary schools in Helper and Wellington. The Vistas in those locations were interested but were concerned about how the students would get to and from the library. Bret had a great idea to teleconference the book group. We could contact the Helper Library. The concern was if the library has the equipment available. Bret volunteered to help with the setup and use some of the older laptops and project it on a television. Action Item 10 Layne reported on the board interviews. Norma, Bret and Layne were there for the interviews. Kelly was unable to attend. We had two (2) great applicants. Lindsay Lauridsen has a degree in library science and Eric Snow is an English teacher at the high school. Layne mentioned if we present these applicants at the next library board meeting they will not be approved by council until February 25. He suggested if the board approved the candidates, they be allowed to meet with us at the February 20th meeting. Melody Bradford made a motion to accept the candidates and invite them to the meeting on the 20th, seconded by Bob Tanner. Motion carried. Action Item 11 CEU Eastern ILL agreement has been submitted to CEU Eastern. The librarian will return the agreement to Norma with the required signatures. Norma will then submit the agreement for council approval. Carole Larsen was also sent a copy to review so we can pursue an agreement with Emery County libraries. Action Item 12 The library will host another “Watch Me Grow” event in the Peace Garden to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday and kick off author month. Watch Me Grow is an United Way sponsored program in the Provo/Orem area. They will bring activities for children between 11 am – 12:30 pm. They help with children services and encourage child development. The program is free to the public. It will be held Wednesday, March 4, 2015. Last year’s program was well attended. Sueann Martell will be at the library on March 25. She has written a new book on local history. Norma still has two (2) weeks open in March. Bob Tanner suggested other elements in the arts like music, sculpture, poetry, etc. This will pull other people into the library. Layne knows a gentleman who writes cowboy poetry. Layne will contact Ben Mead and get back with Norma. A local art show was mentioned. Bret suggested a summer event in the Peace Garden. We could combine it with customer service day. Sherril Burge was presented with a concern from people who winter in the south and have problems getting the library materials returned. Norma told her to tell the patron to call the library or e-mail and we would renew the items until they can be returned. Bob Tanner has heard concerns from local agencies about the program discussed at last month’s meeting. Bob felt we might be stepping on their toes. Layne explained the city’s position and willingness to help get information into the hands of people who need help. The 211 help line was discussed but it is not a local but a state referral service. Bret said they didn’t want to create competition but to localize it on a webpage. The city is planning to offer services for residences who don’t qualify for services. Bret said Google offers translation of webpages for non-English speaking residences. Motion to adjourn was made by Meeting adjourned at 4:55 pm Next Board meeting March 10, 2015 Library Board Meeting -2/20/2015- I. Immediate (Low Cost) Needs (prioritize all) A. Communication with the schools B. Foreign Language Materials C. The Library Board needs to see the budget D. The County Needs to Have Greater Participation E. Review website 1. Renew books 2. Simplify F. Electronic Media Training 1. Overdrive 2. One-Click G. Email List H. Adult Classes 1. Computer Use 2. Computer monitoring 3. Digital camera use 4. Storytelling training (with college, head-start, in-services) I. Storytelling festival with International Days J. **Incorporate arts: local artists, children arts, coordinate with USU Eastern, Farmers Market K. Book drop (Eagle Scout Project) L. Bike rack M. Purge excess items from the library (de-clutter) N. Early opening on school days off with classes for kids who will come on those days. II. Accomplishments A. Hours B. Inventory C. Consistency D. Story-Time three times per week E. Rearrange Space F. Added laptops G. More comfortable - handicapped access H. Eliminated snackbar III. Medium-Term Needs (Prioritize three) A. New shelving B. HVAC C. Metal Railing Outside D. Utilize the basement!!! E. Signage - Book Sections IV. Long-Term Needs (Prioritize three) A. Storage B. Donation Solution C. Staff Availability D. Paint Front Windows E. Elevator F. Self-Checkout G. Technology H. Pergola Activities in Peace Garden I. Exterior Remodel (On South Side) J. Skylights K. Media Room Remodel L. Teen Room / Gaming Upstairs M. Receiving Area N. Review Main Floor Plan V. Basement Ideas A. Develop a plan so that we will know where to put any money we receive. B. Grant Writer (Check with Heather regarding grant writer at the college) C. Needs 1. Bathrooms 2. Lighting 3. Computers 4. Access - ramp, lift D. Children’s room E. Program area F. Study area Toddler and Story Time Report for February 2015 Date: Feb. 2-5, 2015 Toddler Time: MON- WEDS 25 KID(S) 18 ADULT(S) = 43 TODDLER TOTALS Story Time: TUES.-THURS 6 KID(S) 4 KID(S)= 10 STORY TOTALS Craft Idea: Glued a hear on paper and put a pencil behind the heart then put a pipe cleaner for antenna for a Valentine Love Bug Activity: Made Valentine Bags that were kept at the library CEU Preschool Fieldtrip 16 (KIDS) 10 (ADULTS)= 26 TOTAL ****** Date Feb. 9-12, 2015 Toddler Time: MON – WEDS. 35 KID(S) 21 ADULT(S) = 56 TODDLER TOTALS Story Time: TUES.-THURS. 8 KID(S) 4 ADULT(S)= 12 STORY TOTALS Craft Idea: Made a hand card that says “I love You” and it opens up and say “This much” Activity: Passed out valentines for all the story times children, kept bags until after Thursday and then they were picked up. Miss Megan Preschool Fieldtrip 15 KID(S) 6 ADULT(S)= 21 Total ***** Date: Feb.17-19, 2015 Closed on Monday for President’s Day Toddler Time: MON –WEDS. 19 KID(S) 9 ADULT(S) = 28 TODDLER TOTALS Story Time: TUES. –THURS. 4 KID(S) 2 ADULT(S) = 6 STORY TOTALS Craft Idea: Made a dragon puppet for Chinese New year ****** Date: Feb.23-26, 2015 Toddler Time: MON –WEDS. 24 KID(S) 15 ADULT(S) = 39 TODDLER TOTALS Story Time: TUES. – THURS. 6 KID(S) 3 ADULT(S) = 9 STORY TOTALS Craft Idea: Made a paper George Washington picture Activity: Made an American Flag as a group ****** 103 TODDLERS AND 63 ADULTS TODDLER TIME 24 KIDS AND 13 ADULTS STORY TIME DATE PREPARED: 2-March-2015 Monthly Circulation summary JANUARY Totals Circulation 4584 Downstairs usage 277 Internet total usage 990 Books used 466 Story time 144 PAWS 0 Outside programs 97 YA programs 0 Reference 161 Patrons 3877 Paperbacks 23

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Norma Procarione

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normap@priceutah.net

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(435)636-3188

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