HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/11/2007 - Minutes RENTON��,,,LIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUST�C MEETING
October 11, 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 CITY OF REN70N
Peter Hartley
HeatherNugent N�� � � 2007
Lynne Shioyama RECEIVED
CtTY CLERK'S OFFtCE
Staff: Bette Anderson, Library Director
Linda Chanik, Secretary
Visitor: Catherine Ploue-Smith
MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER: The October 11, 2007, meeting of the Library Board at the Renton Public
Library began at 7:16 p.m.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Peter Hartley MOVED THAT THE AGENDA FOR October 1 l,
2007, be approved. SECONDED by John DuBois. The motion CARRIED.
3. REVIEW OF MINiITES: John DuBois MOVED THAT THE MINUTES OF July 12, 2007, be
approved. SECONDED by Heather Nugent. The motion CARRIED. John DuBois MOVED
THAT THE MINUTF,S OF September 13, 2007,be approved. SECONDED by Heather Nugent.
The motion CARRIED
4. PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
5. COMMiJNICATIONS: None.
6. FINANCIAL REPORT: The Septeinber 2007 Renton Public Library Expe�iditcrT-e Stata�s Report
was distribtited to Board Members. Expenditures through September ace on track at 75% of the
annual budget. The lower payroll expenditures due to Jerene Battisti's resignation were offset by
Librarian Roberta Lorandeau's increased hours to fill in, and the buyout of Mrs. Battisti's
vacation hours.
7. MONTHLY REPORT: STATISTICS—The September 2007 Renton Public Librmy St�rtistics
repart was distributed to the Board. (A copy is attached to these minutes.) Once again Internet
use has increased over the same month for the previous year. Librarians have been
systematically weeding the book collection at the Highlands Library. This improves services and
inereases circulation by making it easier for patrons to find desirable items and by creating space
for new materials.
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RENTON PUBLIC I,,,�,,.ARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEE�rrrG— October 11, 2007
PERSONNEL—Children's Librarian, Jessica Marie, will begin at the Renton Public Library
November 19, 2007. Jessica earned her Library Sciences degree from Texas Women's
University. Jessica developed the first teen program at the Tigard Public Library in Oregon
where she currently works.
AUDIO-VISUAL AREA—Shelving is ordered and should arrive for set-up in December.
8. OLD BUSINESS: REPAIRS=Parts are on order far the library's broken front door. The Board
suggested the library buy a new door since repairs are becoming more frequent.
COMPUTERS—The public Internet PCs��ill be changed to terminals operating from one server
using a `thin client' platform. This will mean all eleven Internet stations can be up-dated and
maintained on the one server instead of each computer being managed individually. This will
save a great deal of Staff time and should also provide much better service to the public.
BUDGET 2008 —City administrators continue to work on funding requests submitted by the
departments. The Mayor will present the 2008 Budget to the Council on Monday, November �,
2007.
9. NEW BUSINESS: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS TRAINING—The second annual Boards
and Commissions Training offered by the City of Renton Community Services Department�vill
be Monday, October 29, 2007. Dinner will be provided by Renton Technical College.
10. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Library
Board is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.,Thursday,November 8, 2007, at the Renton Public Library.
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L�nne Shioyam�President
Renton Public Library Board
Attachments—September 2007 Libraiy Statistics
Cc: Kathy Keolker,Mayor
Terry Higashiyama,Community Services Adminishator
City Clerk
City Councihnembers
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