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LibraryBoard | 2006-03-08 | 2 | Page 2 of 5 Minutes of 03/08/06 Library Board Meeting UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Materials Security and Inventory System. (J. Chisaki) Acting Library Director Chisaki updated the group on the RFID tagging progress. As of 03/08/06, over 24,000 items have been tagged by staff at the Interim Main Library. Chisaki indicated that if the tagging process gets completed earlier than expected, the Interim Main would re-open prior to the anticipated date of March 20, 2006. After the Interim Main's re- opening, the Bay Farm Island and West End Branches will tag their collections on Fridays when they are closed. Also of note, in the 2 1/2 days the Main Library had been closed, the West End Branch had over 4,000 visitors - around half the amount they usually see in one month's time. Board Member Butter inquired as to when the new RFID system would be activated. Acting Director Chisaki responded that the system will be live at all three libraries in November when the new Main Library opens. NEW BUSINESS A. Communication from the Library Board to the City Manager and the City Council (J. Chisaki) A letter from the Board to the City Manager regarding the hiring of a new Library Director came under discussion. Unfortunately, the draft letter was not available for review, so Board Member Butter gave a synopsis of the concerns addressed. After some discussion, it was suggested that the Board take a vote which would give Board President Krongold the authority to send out the letter on their behalf. Member Schoenrock so moved and Member Mitchell seconded the motion which carried by a 3-0 unanimous vote. Board Member Butter indicated that she would communicate the information to President Krongold. B. Alameda Free Library Foundation (A. Mitchell) Board Member Mitchell took over Foundation liaison duties from Vice President Belikove, and gave a report of items discussed at the last meeting. Since the mural behind the Circulation Desk is important to have prior to the opening of the new library, the Foundation voted to fund the "Oracle of the Tree". If there is a donor interested in funding the mural, the Foundation will gladly accept the donation. A new logo and letterhead were presented and the Foundation will move forward with getting that printed and send letters to the community soliciting donations. There has been no movement to date on the gala fundraiser planned for October 28, 2006. One meeting was held, but there has been no follow-up as yet; it seems that it is difficult to find a date and time that works for everyone. | LibraryBoard/2006-03-08.pdf |