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RENTON P�LIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTE ��. T✓IEETING
March 8, 2007 Renton Public Library
Thursday, 7:00 p.m.
MISSION STATEMENT
Renton Public Library supports lifelong learning for the public by anticipating and responding to
community needs for information, and by inspiring and encouraging the community's desire to read.
ATTENDING: Members: John DuBois
Heather Nugent CITY OF RENTON
Amy Pieper
Lynne Shioyama, President MAY 0 3 2007
Connie Sholdra, Vice President
CfTY CLERK�S OFFICE
Staff: Bette Anderson, Library Director
Linda Chanik, Secretary
Visitor: Peter Hartley
MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER: The March 8, 2007,meeting of the Library Board at the Renton Public
Library was called to order by Lynne Shioyama at 7:00 p.m.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: John DuBois MOVED THAT THE AGENDA FOR MARCH 8,
2007,be approved. SECONDED by Heather Nugent. The motion CARRIED.
3. REVIEW OF MINUTES: John DuBois MOVED THAT THE MINLTTES OF FEBRUARY 8,
2007,be approved. SECONDED by Heather Nugent. The motion CARRIED.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
5. COMMIJNICATIONS: None.
6. FINANCIAL REPORT: The February 2007 Renton Public Library Expenditure Status Report
was distributed to Board Members. '
7. MONTHLY REPORT: BOARD MEMBER—March 19, 2007,Peter Hartley, 600 Cedar
Avenue South,Renton, 98057 was appointed to the Library Board. His appointment fills the
position vacated by Heidi Beckley that expires June 1, 2010.
STATISTICS—The February 2007 Renton Public Library Statistics report was distributed to
the Board.
COMMLJNITY GRANTS—Library Director,Bette Anderson,met with Sam's Club regarding
their Community Grants program. Sam's Club would like to donate$2,000 to the library which
would be used for additional foreign language materials. Sam's Club's policy is to contribute to
non-profit organizations. Re-activating the Friends of the Library group could be a way to
receive this potentially annual donation.
RENTON PUBLIC�RARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES ME�NG—March 8, 2007
REFERENCE SERVICE—Librarians are working on a project to provide reference services via
email.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE—Roberta Lorandeau, librarian, is working with
Renton Human Services and other Renton agencies regarding services to help new immigrants
improve their English language skills. The library would like to offer `talk-time' language
practice to those learning English.
INCIDENT ISSUES—Possible training for library staff by Renton police was discussed. The
focus would be on how to respond to behavior based patron incidents.
8. OLD BUSINESS: MASTER PLAN—The contract($117,210)between consultant Miriam
Pollack and Associates and the Renton Public Library was approved February 26, 2007,by the
Renton City Council. A schedule for public meetings,a timeline for the process,planning
committee selection, and the consultant's role will be discussed during the first meetings March
27, 28, 2007.
9. NEW BUSINESS: YOUTH MEMBER—The Library Board is searching for a youth member,
16 to 21 years old,to complete the seven member Library Board.
10. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 8:38 p.m. The next regular meeting of the
Library Board is scheduled for 7:00 p.m., Thursday, April 12, 2007, at the Renton Public
Library.
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L}m�ie Shioyama,l�resident
Renton Public Library Board
Cc: Kathy Keolker,Mayor
Terry Higashiyama,Community Services Administrator
City Clerk
City Councilmembers