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LibraryBoard | 2015-11-18 | 2 | Page 2 of 4 Minutes of the Alameda Free Library Board November1 18, 2015 Meeting Director Chisaki reported that a City Council member had received an official complaint regarding the out of service computers at the library. A short power blip had caused one of the two servers dedicated to the public computers to fail. The Library had a third party provider switch to a virtualization system, but the results were unsatisfactory. It was discovered that if some machines were shut down, it allowed the other machines to run more efficiently. Since the computer lab machines are on a different network, the library kept the computer lab open to allow patrons more access. The patron mentioned that the Berkeley Library had just installed 1 GB internet access. Director Chisaki will respond that the library is implementing a desktop solution and is moving away from the virtualization system. The card catalog was down for two hours while the library was migrating to the new 1GB fiber network. The new desktop computers should be implemented within the next few weeks. Director Chisaki noted that each location will have 1GB of speed. This will create opportunities to have programs with authors out of state. The Shakespeare Hamlet program was well attended. There were approximately 78 attendees, compared to 10 attendees the first year of the program. The draft Request for Proposals for the Integrated Library System was sent to the City Attorney's office. It will be presented to the City Council for release on December 15, 2015. Proposals will be due back at the end of January. Installation should be done by the end of June 2016. Alameda Reads is doing great work with little funding. They have been able to find volunteers to assist in many areas to keep the program running. The Library's Annual Report presentation was included in the Board packet. There will now be a presentation every September. The Services Report shows circulation numbers have slightly increased at the branches. Director Chisaki said that booksellers are noting an increase in purchases of hard copy books. The electrical for the door counter at the back door of the Main library has been installed, but the counter itself still needs to be installed. Door count numbers are beginning to increase. Vice President Whyte moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Board Member Lewis seconded the motion, which passed with a 5-0 vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. None. | LibraryBoard/2015-11-18.pdf |