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LibraryBoard | 2008-02-13 | 2 | Page 2 of 4 Minutes of the Alameda Free Library Board Meeting February 13, 2008 President Krongold asked about statistics for the new Russian and Japanese storytimes that are run by volunteers. Director Chisaki said these had just recently started and no statistics were available yet. These numbers will be reflected as "International Storytimes" on future Library Services Reports. Audience member Marc Lambert questioned Reference statistics at the Main Library that took a huge jump from the previous year. Director Chisaki explained that the new Main had just opened and that's why they were down in December 2006. Overall, nation-wide reference questions have been dropping and there is some discussion on discontinuing this count, however, most feel it is still valuable information to track. Member Belikove asked about the recently held Environmental Change program; she had not been aware that there was one going on and wondered if publicity had been done for the event. Director Chisaki confirmed that the press had been informed and it was seen in the papers, and went on to describe a little bit about the program content. President Krongold asked for a motion to accept the Consent Calendar as presented. Vice President Butter so moved; Member Belikove seconded the motion which carried by a 4-0 vote. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (Public Comment) Marc Lambert, as a Foundation representative, attended a City sponsored non-profit fund raising workshop presented by Zimmerman Lehman. Mr. Lambert thought it very beneficial and a good networking opportunity as well. There will be additional sessions held which he also hopes to attend. Luzanne Engh had attended the workshop as the Friends representative. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Strategic Planning Committee (J. Chisaki) Director Chisaki described the make-up of the group and talked about recruiting more members to better cover all areas of Alameda and also get a good ethnic representation. After a bit of discussion, the Board came up with several good "leads" to pursue, so Chisaki will follow-up. The planning committee's timeline will be included with the next month's board packet. On future Board agendas, this item will be moved down to New Business with Member Hartigan designated to report on the committee's progress. NEW BUSINESS A. Library Board Meeting Room & Time (J. Chisaki) Director Chisaki outlined options for future Board meetings due to the Library's open hours changing. The meetings can continue to start at 7:00 p.m. if they are held in one of the downstairs public meeting rooms, allowing after-hours access. The meetings can be held in the upstairs administrative conference room if they started at 6:00 p.m. and ended by 8:00 p.m. which is closing time on a Wednesday night. | LibraryBoard/2008-02-13.pdf |