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LibraryBoard | 2006-05-10 | 2 | Page 2 of 6 Minutes of the Library Board Meeting May 10, 2006 This does not, however, solve the door count issue. There have been a lot of problems with teenagers that visit the Main Library, and other patrons are now visiting the branch libraries so they don't have to deal with them. The Library is not seeing the problems with the teenagers so much anymore, now it seems to be middle school kids that are acting up. Because we are not fully staffed, we don't supervise as well, and the kids get out of control, scaring the patrons away. The police are called in almost daily, and there is a behavior policy in place as well, however, the kids just keep coming back, even after they have been asked to leave. Member Schoenrock then inquired as to who Don Roberts is. Acting Director Chisaki gave a brief description of Mr. Roberts' website, and explained that he claims to be a primary news source in the Alameda community. She gave out the website address for anyone who was interested in finding out a little more about what Mr. Roberts does. President Krongold asked about an item in the Director's letter about David Hall and the status of the IT bids. As of this morning, the bids had not been reviewed as they were single source, so there is no new news at this time. President Krongold asked for a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Board Member Butter so moved; Board Member Schoenrock seconded the motion which carried by a 4-0 unanimous vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Materials Security and Inventory System (J. Chisaki) Acting Director Chisaki indicated that the tagging project was still moving forward. The Bay Farm Island collection already has over 6,000 items tagged, so it's very likely that by the first week of June, their collection should be completed. As items are returned to all three Library locations, they are getting tagged as well. The media collections are next on the list. Laura Chaquette is busily working with the architect and Libramation to build a circulation desk that will work. Measurement information submitted by these two entities conflicted enough SO that the desk area needed to be re-worked. The lay-out now looks good and will be user-friendly for staff and patrons alike. B. Proposition 81 Status Report (J. Chisaki) The City Council passed the resolution and it has been forwarded on to the County coordinator. The Library Foundation and the Friends of the Library also voted to endorse the proposition. Unfortunately, the Proposition is not polling well at this time with Republicans, so there is a need to "stir the pot" and get people interested. Acting Director Chisaki indicated that if Proposition 81 passes, the first $300 | LibraryBoard/2006-05-10.pdf |