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LibraryBoard | 2006-05-10 | 3 | Page 3 of 6 Minutes of the Library Board Meeting May 10, 2006 million will go to cycle 3 outstanding applications that did not get funded under Proposition 14. NEW BUSINESS A. Discussion of Services for Baby Boomers (K. Butter & J. Chisaki) Acting Director Chisaki drew attention to an article contained in the Board packet that had been forwarded to her by Board Member Butter. This article was a "Call to Action" for Libraries to start thinking about services they could offer the Baby Boomers who are turning 60 and looking at retirement. Member Schoenrock brought some great ideas to the table which started a lively discussion. One of the ideas brought forth was to get these Boomers as volunteers who would act as docents or greeters. A volunteer coordinator position might have to be established in this case, so this designated staff member could be in charge of the volunteer program. Some of the other ideas were to have the meeting rooms available so book clubs could gather; perhaps a lecture series could be put together on Managing Assets or other related financial literacy issues; health lectures from Alameda Hospital would probably also be of interest to this large section of the community. B. Discussion of BALIS System Advisory Board Member & Change of Board By- Laws (J. Chisaki) Acting Director Chisaki talked about getting a new SAB representative to replace the current incumbent, Marc Lambert, whose term is expiring. When Chisaki and Lambert attended the annual SAB BALIS Admin Council dinner, they asked where they might recruit for this position. Without exception, the other SAB members were also members of the Library Board or Commission for their City/County. It was suggested that the Alameda Library Board by-laws be changed to require that the SAB representative be a member of the Board. The City Attorney's office has confirmed that the Library Board has the power to change their by-laws if they wish to do SO. President Krongold asked about the requirements for this position, and Marc Lambert provided an outline of expected commitments. There are four or five regular business meetings per year, held on Wednesday evenings, which last approximately 1 1/2 hours; participation is requested for Day in the District and Legislative Day in Sacramento; the SAB does not meet during the summer months. The initial term is 2 years, renewable for an additional 2 years, and because it is a public board, the appointment needs to go through the City Council, as with other boards. The next SAB meeting will be in September 2006. | LibraryBoard/2006-05-10.pdf |