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LibraryBoard | 2005-02-09 | 2 | Library Director Hardie handed out invitations to the groundbreaking ceremony. She stated that the Library is spending a minimal amount of money on this ceremony. The State Librarian and Wilma Chan have agreed to speak at the ceremony. NEW BUSINESS A. Library Building Team (M. Hartigan) The building team did not met this month. B. Alameda Free Library Foundation (R. Belikove) Vice President Belikove stated that the Foundation had their second dinner party with the fundraising consultants. Their goal is to raise $500,000. C Friends of the Alameda Free Library (M. Skeen) Molly Skeen reported that there will be a clearance book sale at the "O" Club on the President's Day weekend. D. Library Building Watch (L. Krongold) Library Building Watch did not meet this month. F. Patron suggestions/comments (Speak-Outs) and Library Director's response. None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (Public Comment) Marc Lambert asked if there would still be money to upgrade the branch libraries. Library Director Hardie answered in the affirmative. Mr. Lambert handed out an invitation for a library support event on Friday in San Francisco. LIBRARY BOARD COMMUNICATIONS Vice President Belikove commented on the newspaper article regarding the Berkeley Library's purchase of a $650,000 RFID system to track their books. Board member Butter commented on Unique Management Services. She wonders if it is very beneficial to the library. Library Director Hardie stated that it is teaching patrons that they need to return their books. She feels that it is a very useful in having library items returned in a timely manner along with their unpaid fines. UMS promises that their invoices will always be less than the money we collect. If at anytime invoices exceed revenues, the balance of invoices which exceed revenues will be waived by UMS. Vice President Belikove commented on another article regarding banning gay books in Alabama. DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS Library Director Hardie reported on Day in the District to the Board. Vice President Belikove, Marilyn Ashcraft and Marc Lambert also attended. ADJOURNMENT Board member Mitchell MOVED to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m. Board member Butter SECONDED the motion which CARRIED by a unanimous voice vote. Respectfully submitted, Susan Hardie, Secretary | LibraryBoard/2005-02-09.pdf |