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LibraryBoard | 2008-12-10 | 3 | Page 3 of 3 Minutes of the Alameda Free Library Board Meeting December 10, 2008 C. Friends of the Alameda Free Library (M. Lambert) Marc Lambert reported that the newsletter had come out that day, with a new feature on the address label showing membership status. The Friends have adopted their 2009 budget; they expect to raise $49,500 this year. The next Friends meeting will be on January 26. D. Patron suggestions/comments (Speak-Outs) and Library Director's response. A request was made for signage around the Circulation Desk instructing patrons to wait until the previous person is done with their transaction before stepping up to the counter for assistance. This has been a challenging area to control. With the elevator, staircase and express check-out stations right there, it is difficult to clearly form a line. Some new signage alternatives will be given a try. A request was made that I.D. be required along with your library card to check out books. That way, if someone steals your card, they would not be able to use it. It is important to keep your library card as secure as you would a credit card, and report its loss immediately. LIBRARY BOARD COMMUNICATIONS Board Member Butter mentioned watching the City Council meeting, and how confusing it had been when discussion was held on how much bond money proceeds were available for Library construction. The Interim Finance Director had been talking about a special fund that pays the debt service for the Library. Finance will send a report to Council with a full explanation, and better numbers will be available for Director Chisaki after her meeting with Finance staff on the following day. DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS Chisaki reminded Board members to do their AB1234 ethics training so the certificates can be turned in to the City Clerk's office. "The Buzz" - a newsletter from the Harbor Bay Athletic Club - is out and it lists the Library's upcoming programs and events, The Art Exhibit Calendar will be included in Board packets starting in January. On January 20th, the League of Women Voters, the Friends of the Alameda Free Library and the Alameda Free Library will co-host an inauguration viewing event, starting at 7:30 a.m. in the Regina K. Stafford Community Meeting Rooms. ADJOURNMENT President Belikove asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:15 p.m. Vice President Hartigan so moved; Member Mitchell seconded the motion which carried by a 4-0 vote. Respectfully submitted, Jane Chisaki, Library Director and Secretary to the Library Board | LibraryBoard/2008-12-10.pdf |