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LibraryBoard | 2007-07-11 | 4 | Page 4 of 5 Minutes of the Alameda Free Library Board Meeting July 11, 2007 around the end of each month now. Member Butter wondered whether a new logo should be developed for the newsletter, instead of using the library rendering. Director Chisaki shared that Expressions College is currently working on developing an Alameda Free Library logo for our use. It is just in the beginning stages, and staff is seeing the rough drafts at this point. Everyone is looking forward to "branding" our library and getting that brand out into the public eye, so putting it on the newsletter will work very well. F. Patron suggestions/comments (Speak-Outs) and Library Director's response. Director Chisaki was unable to find the speak-outs she had put in her binder so they will be brought to the board at the August meeting. LIBRARY BOARD COMMUNICATIONS President Krongold was curious about what types of programs could be made available to adults at the branches in order to increase door count. One of the big name narrators in audio book recording had been scheduled to come, but backed out at the last minute. Author programs might be an option but they are not a big draw. Audience member Marc Lambert commented that unfortunately the only things that will bring more people through the door are more computers. Director Chisaki shared that she now has a load of information on laptop lending and intends to move forward with that idea. Vice President Belikove commented that she had requested several books to be on reserve and they are all coming in at the same time now. What wasn't working well before is now working a little too well. Director Chisaki explained that the acquisitions department sends out new book orders every week. Fiction, non-fiction and children's books are now all in one cart. DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS The Library is starting to receive letters of interest for sitting on the Art Exhibit Committee, so these will be copied and put in the next board packet for review. Candidate selections could potentially be made at the August meeting. Director Chisaki has been sending out the exhibit policy and procedures to interested parties as she receives inquiries. Summer reading is almost halfway through, and there are over 1,400 children participating. The Supervising Children's Librarian has started movie afternoons on Thursdays, and there was a very successful puppet show the previous day. A gaming program called "Active Afternoons @ the Alameda Free Library" will start on August 1. The library is looking at statistics and use of the building so open hours might be adjusted. Other libraries of comparative size are being surveyed for staffing levels, such as how many full-time versus part-time staff there is; do the part-time people get any benefits (ours do not), etc. Chisaki | LibraryBoard/2007-07-11.pdf |