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LibraryBoard | 2005-09-14 | 2 | President Krongold asked about the new library cards and if there was a favorite design picked by patrons. Circulation Supervisor Chaquette stated that patrons were not favoring one card more than the others. President Krongold asked why the graphics for the new library card design was not given to an Alameda designer. Ms. Chisaki stated that it was an open competition but in the future consideration would be given to an Alameda company. Board member Mitchell MOVED approval of the Consent Calendar. Board member Butter SECONDED the motion which carried by a unanimous voice vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS A. Discussion of Materials Security and Inventory System. (J. Chisaki) Acting Library Director Chisaki led a discussion on the Materials Security and Inventory System (RFID). The Request for Proposal (RFP) has been completed along with the staff report that will go before the City Council on October 4, 2005. If accepted by the City Council the RFP will be released for bid on October 5, 2005. Board member Butter asked if there would be changes to the Express Check equipment. Ms. Chisaki stated that it would depend on what vendor was chosen. Ms. Butter asked about the cost of the new equipment. Ms. Chisaki stated that it would cost approximately $300,000 and the funds were already budgeted. The maintenance costs would run about 15-20%. Board member Butter asked if the public would receive information about the new technology. Ms. Chisaki stated that library publicity would emphasize education of the public about RFID. It would also stress the fact that patrons would keep their existing card, no "smart cards" are in the plan. RFID is just a new way to read the barcode information on library materials. Board member Schoenrock asked about the conversion process. Acting Library Director Chisaki stated that it would again depend on the vendor that is chosen, but that it could take place in conjunction with circulation of the items. New materials would have the tags added as part of the processing for shelf ready materials. President Krongold asked where the processing would be done. Ms. Chisaki stated that new materials would include processing with RFID tags. David Hall and Laura Chaquette are having conversations with various vendors about opening day collections that include complete processing. | LibraryBoard/2005-09-14.pdf |