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LibraryBoard | 2006-11-08 | 4 | Page 4 of 6 Minutes of the Alameda Free Library Board Meeting November 8, 2006 E. Patron suggestions/comments (Speak-Outs) and Library Director's response. Director Chisaki reported there had been no written speak-outs, but she has received a lot of nice compliments as she walks through the building. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (Public Comment) An audience member had several comments/observations about the new Library as follows: the big windows fully-lighted at night may be a security issue if someone outside sees you and decides to follow you when you leave the building; a remedy for this might be to put the magazine racks on wheels so they could be rolled in front of the windows at night. The children's area is right outside the Café and they could watch you as you are eating which could be disturbing. The lighted reading/work tables aren't lit all the way to the edges and give off a glare. If you are sitting with your back to the computers they give off a magnetic field and people don't want that. Board President Butter asked Director Chisaki to look into these issues. LIBRARY BOARD COMMUNICATIONS Vice President Belikove spoke about volunteers in the Library, questioning if there would be a coordinator. Director Chisaki indicated that the Library would be recruiting for a full- time Library Technician, and one of their primary responsibilities would be volunteer coordination. Names and contact information of the people who gave their time at the opening events have been compiled and held on to for future volunteer opportunities. The Library is currently working on recruiting some high school students to come in and shelve books as the Library Aides can't keep up with the increased flow. The students could use this opportunity to do their community service hours. Vice President Belikove questioned the position of the Library Board in the community. She would like to build some higher visibility thinking that some people don't even know there is a Board. An example was given that at the Gala, other various groups were represented on the stairs when the speeches were made, but no Library Board members. Belikove would like to reposition the board as a significant part of the community. Director Chisaki did not know who was going to speak until the day before the event. Admittedly, it was not a well-done speaking ceremony. She felt there were a lot of people unrepresented. When community meetings are held to discuss branch improvements, Director Chisaki expects the Board to take a big role in the decision-making process. Board Member Krongold brought up training the Board had received a couple years back on what their role/goals should be. She will look for her notes from that. President Butter suggested the issue be agendized for broader discussion at the December meeting. Board Member Mitchell said that since we' re not getting many complaints something must be going right. Board Member Krongold said that in a class she takes, she has overhead many positive comments herself from people that don't know she is a Library Board member. President Butter congratulated Director Chisaki and her staff for their successes. | LibraryBoard/2006-11-08.pdf |