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LibraryBoard | 2005-08-10 | 3 | C. Friends of the Alameda Free Library (M. Skeen) Molly Skeen announced that a volunteer with professional experience will be developing a new website for the Friends of the Library. The next booksale will be 10/21, 10/22 and 10/23 at the "O" Club. The Friends will not meet in August. D. Library Building Watch (L. Krongold) President Krongold stated that the next newsletter will be issued on 8/17. E. Patron suggestions/comments (Speak-Outs) and Library Director's response. Library Director Hardie read 3 input/feedback forms regarding: patron complaint regarding the rest room facilities not being updated; patron thanking staff for purchasing so many large print books; and, patron asking why there are no new titles on the shelves. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (Public Comment) None. LIBRARY BOARD COMMUNICATIONS President Krongold thanked Susan Hardie for all her hard work and welcomed Jane Chisaki as the new Interim Library Director. DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS Library Director Hardie thanked the Library Board, Library Building Team, Library Foundation, Friends of the Library and staff. She wished everyone the best in coming years. Library Director Hardie asked how many Board members would be attending the Summer Reading Program ceremony. President Krongold, Vice President Belikove and Board member Mitchell stated that they would be attending. Board members Schoenrock and Butter stated that they would attend if their schedules permitted it. Board member Butter asked about the Technology Plan of Service. Ms. Hardie explained that Joe Ford had been contracted to analyze the impacts of the new and increased technology and equipment in the new building. Board member Mitchell asked if the equipment was paid for. Ms. Hardie answered in the affirmative. Board member Butter asked about RFID technology and any related issues that may come up with its implementation. Ms. Hardie responded that RFID is a necessary step in continuing Library inventory and security. The system currently in place is outdated. She also stated that the Request for Proposal for RFID should be ready to go out in October and that the process would be very similar to the process for the ILS system. | LibraryBoard/2005-08-10.pdf |