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LibraryBoard | 2006-10-11 | 6 | Page 6 of 7 Minutes of the Library Board Meeting October 11, 2006 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (Public Comment) Li Volin was in the audience and mentioned that she went to the Independent Booksellers Association the prior weekend for an author signing. She brought along the new Friends book bag and it was decided that it rated number two from the assortment that day. The only bag scoring higher had pockets for a cell phone and water bottle on the outside. LIBRARY BOARD COMMUNICATIONS President Butter commented that she received information on The Hummingbird's Daughter because she was on the San Francisco Friends group mailing list. There was a nice pamphlet describing how book clubs could participate, discussion questions, etc. Director Chisaki said the "One Book Program" is definitely something she would like to see happen at the Alameda Free Library as well. There are generally events all year long relating to the book that's being promoted, such as themed and cultural programs, etc. The Friends and Foundation have already expressed their interest in assisting with this endeavor. President Butter said the Board would also be interested in participating in any way they could. President Butter requested that "Selection of Art for the New Library" be put on the agenda for the November meeting. Board Member Mitchell mentioned one library that had a swashbuckling theme for their readers and it was very well received, probably due to the Pirates of the Caribbean movie coming out at the time. DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS Director Chisaki spoke about how well the building was coming along. It is the third day of the collection move, so books can now be seen through the front window. The Library has not experienced any problems with the moving company, Doubleday. Circulation Supervisor Laura Chaquette is the lead for the move, and deserves a lot of the credit for how smoothly things are going. The staff furniture was delayed, which delays installation of computers and phones. The furniture did arrive and is being installed now. Everything seems to be right on schedule. The invitations have not been delivered to the printer yet as the speaker list is still being finalized. Director Chisaki was uncertain if she should speak herself. The board encouraged Chisaki to do so, perhaps at the end of the program to thank everyone for coming out. Board Member Krongold said that it might be the first time the public in general would see her, so she might want people to know who she is. Board President Butter inquired if all board members would be attending the Grand Opening ceremony. The members present responded in the affirmative, and Director Chisaki said that Member Schoenrock, who was absent, would be there as well. | LibraryBoard/2006-10-11.pdf |