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LibraryBoard | 2008-08-13 | 3 | Page 3 of 4 Minutes of the Alameda Free Library Board Meeting August 13, 2008 Luzanne Engh, Foundation President, and Honora Murphy, as the Art Selection Committee representative, both spoke. Kate Walsh spoke on behalf of the Muir family, who were very pleased with the Library's art pieces. Artist Gary Bennett was also in attendance, and offered to donate a painting from his home to the Library. D. Alameda Free Library Foundation (A. Mitchell) Director Chisaki said the Foundation did not have a regular Board Meeting last month, but did have an Executive Board Meeting and talked about their plan of service and how they could support the Library. They agreed to start setting aside funds for IT equipment replacement, and also some funds to help with the branch remodeling project. They may also consider paying for association memberships and workshop fees for staff members. October 19th is the date of the Michael Pollan program, and it will be held at Auctions by the Bay on Alameda Point. E. Friends of the Alameda Free Library (M. Lambert) Marc Lambert said there was no July Friends meeting, but they will meet the following Monday and have their election of officers. They feel fortunate to have a full slate this time around. F. Patron suggestions/comments (Speak-Outs) and Library Director's response. A comment about stickers covering content information on videos and DVDs was made; suppliers have been notified and this is being corrected. A request to purchase only videos, not DVDs was made as they seem to last longer and have fewer problems. The response was that the Library is no longer able to purchase new titles in video format, and most people prefer the DVD format. Director Chisaki read a letter from a vexed patron who said he would not turn off his cell phone or talk quietly into it as long as the Library allowed children to shout and scream with no intervention from staff. The patron withheld his name lest his Library card be cancelled. LIBRARY BOARD COMMUNICATIONS Board Member Butter had spoken with a Library user who indicated that she had a problem getting a book on Base Reuse. The patron said that through a series of inquiries, she had been given conflicting information, depending on who she talked to. Director Chisaki said that if the Library does not have the book, the request should go through ILL. Also, there is now a book request form that can be filled out and submitted on-line. These requests go to the Supervising Reference Librarian who will send it on to that genres book selector for consideration. If we don't plan on purchasing the book, the request will be forwarded on to ILL. Due to the nature of this specific book, Director Chisaki said it may be something held by the Development Services Department, so the patron might want to check with them to see if it is available. Member Butter said this is probably not something the user will pursue, as she ended up getting the book from the San Francisco Public Library. | LibraryBoard/2008-08-13.pdf |