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LibraryBoard/2011-10-12.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2011-10-12 | 1 | $ Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, October 12, 2011 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:03 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Suzanne Whyte, Board Member Michael Hartigan, Board Member Gail Wetzork, Board Member Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Christina Baines, Recording Secretary Absent: Catherine Atkin President Nancy Lewis Vice President CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so accepted or approved on the Consent Calendar A. *Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Month of September 2011. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of September 14, 2011. C. *Library Services Reports for the Month of August 2011. D. *Financial Report Reflecting FY 10 Expenditures by Fund for September 2011. E. *Bills for Ratification for the Month of September 2011. Board Member Hartigan expressed concern with the decline in checkouts across the board at Main, WEB, and BFI on the August Service Report. Director Chisaki indicated some rebalancing of the collection is in the process and with the upgrade of the computer system, the number of floating collections will be increased and this may improve these numbers. There being no further comments, Board Member Whyte, seconded by Board Member Wetzork moved approval of the minutes as presented. The motion was carried by a 3-0 vote. | LibraryBoard/2011-10-12.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2010-09-08.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2010-09-08 | 1 | $ TERILA ORATEO Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING September 8, 2010 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:01 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Mike Hartigan, President Suzanne Whyte, Vice President Catherine Atkin, Board Member Gail Wetzork, Board Member Absent: None Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Marsha Merrick, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so accepted or approved on the Consent Calendar. A. *Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of August and September 2010. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of July 14, 2010. Approved. C. *Library Services Reports for the Months of June and July 2010. Accepted. D. *Financial Reports Reflecting FY10 Expenditures by Fund for July and August 2010. Accepted. E. *Bills for Ratification for the Months of July and August 2010. Approved. President Hartigan asked why there were no budget dollars in the individual line items; the Finance Department has not dropped them in yet. Hartigan then asked why the payroll dollars looked so out-of- whack from one month to the next, almost tripling these expenditures from July to August. Staff will talk with Finance to see what happened and report back at the next meeting. Vice President Whyte asked how the book machine was doing. Director Chisaki said it had been having some issues which the company in Germany fixed, and testing continues. The Library does not yet have the software that will alert us if the machine is down, but that is coming. Board Member Atkin proclaimed the End of Summer Reading Ceremony a great success, and thanked Vice President Whyte for her eloquent remarks. President Hartigan said this is the first time in 8-9 years that he has missed it. | LibraryBoard/2010-09-08.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2005-11-09.pdf,4 | LibraryBoard | 2005-11-09 | 4 | 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (Public Comment) Marc Lambert commented that the SAB will be meeting in 2 weeks. 6. LIBRARY BOARD COMMUNICATIONS Board member Mitchell discussed some articles from Library Hotline regarding 5 million books being sent by Congress to hurricane Katrina states and how many librarians have lost their jobs due to Katrina. 7. DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS Acting Library Director Chisaki informed the Board about a major problem that the library is experiencing with a group of teens that come in everyday. Staff is working with the Vice Principal of Alameda High along with the police department to help get this situation under control. She noted that the new time management software will help boot the teens off of the computer when their time is up. Marc Lambert asked the status of new hires for the library. Ms. Chisaki stated that interviews would be held next week. 8. ADJOURNMENT Board member Mitchell MOVED to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 p.m. Vice President Belikove SECONDED the motion which CARRIED by a unanimous voice vote. Respectfully submitted, Jane Chisaki Interim Library Director and Secretary to the Library Board | LibraryBoard/2005-11-09.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2005-07-13.pdf,3 | LibraryBoard | 2005-07-13 | 3 | ADJOURNMENT Board member Mitchell MOVED to adjourn the meeting of the Library Board at 7:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Susan Hardie, Secretary | LibraryBoard/2005-07-13.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2005-01-12.pdf,3 | LibraryBoard | 2005-01-12 | 3 | ADJOURNMENT Board member Schoenrock MOVED to adjourn the meeting at 7:53 p.m. Board member Butter SECONDED the motion which CARRIED by a unanimous voice vote. Respectfully submitted, Susan Hardie, Secretary 3 | LibraryBoard/2005-01-12.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2005-09-14.pdf,3 | LibraryBoard | 2005-09-14 | 3 | Acting Library Director Chisaki explained that since the agenda item stated that a "discussion" would take place rather than a "recommendation", a vote of support for the Materials Security and Inventory System could not be taken. Ms. Chisaki stated that Library Board members may state support of the idea, but that it could not be a formal recommendation. The Library Board agreed to support the recommendation made by the Acting Library Director. Board member Butter stated that she felt that the Board should be part of future actions taken by the Library. B. Alameda Free Library Foundation (R. Belikove) Board member Belikove reported that the Library Foundation did not meet in August. Ms. Belikove stated that there were Board vacancies due to term limits. C. Friends of the Alameda Free Library (M. Skeen) The Friends of the Alameda Free Library did not meet in August. President Krongold stated that the next book sale is in October and that the Friends were looking for fundraising ideas. D. Library Building Watch (L. Krongold) President Krongold stated that the next newsletter will go out the week of September 19th E. Patron suggestions/comments (Speak-Outs) and Library Director's response. Acting Library Director Chisaki read one input/feedback form regarding; purchasing the audio recording of Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (Public Comment) Mark Perlin from the College of Alameda asked what warranted $300,000 in expenditures for a new security system. Acting Library Director Chisaki explained that all libraries have security systems. This upgrade is needed due to the fact that we can no longer purchase parts/maintenance contracts for our current outdated system. Board member Butter added that this particular system includes inventory capabilities. Mr. Perlin asked about the decrease in material checkouts. Board member Butter explained that the drop represents a comparison between July of 2004 and July of 2005. The significant statistics are better understood when looking at … | LibraryBoard/2005-09-14.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2005-03-09.pdf,2 | LibraryBoard | 2005-03-09 | 2 | B. Library Building Team (M. Hartigan) Library Director Hardie stated that the Library Building Team will meet on April 7th. C. Alameda Free Library Foundation (R. Belikove) Board member Belikove reported that the solicitation letter that was sent out was not as profitable as the one sent out the previous year. A sub-committee was formed to decide how to handle donations that come in. No events have been planned yet. D Friends of the Alameda Free Library (M. Skeen) Molly Skeen reported that the Friends book sale at the "O" Club raised over $9,000. Ms. Skeen thanked the Library Director for helping the Friends reserve the "O" Club. The next book sale will be in June. On March 19th the Junior Friends will have a storytime at the Bay Farm Branch Library. On April 26th the Friends will sponsor author Pam Chun at the Interim Main Library. E. Library Building Watch (L. Krongold) Leslie Krongold reported that the next newsletter will go out this month. There will be a Library Logo meeting on March 10th She feels that the team is coming close to a final logo. F. Patron suggestions/comments (Speak-Outs) and Library Director's response. Library Director Hardie responded to 12 input/feedback forms regarding: patron complaint about being harassed by another patron with pornographic images at the computer station; patron concern about the library purchasing a book that only one person has requested; please purchase the following DVD's Requiem for a Dream, Last Exit to Brooklyn, Belle Époque, Bettlejuice, Harry Potter, Mystery Science Theater 3000, Friends, Horatio Hornblower Series, Final Analysis, The Art & Skill of Public Speaking, and A Cinderella Story. Please purchase books on travel; and, please remove the Travel Holiday sticker from the magazine section since we no longer subscribe to it. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (Public Comment) None. LIBRARY BOARD COMMUNICATIONS Board member Butter commented that several libraries have purchased access to the Overdrive audio book collection. She asked if the Alameda Library wo… | LibraryBoard/2005-03-09.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2005-06-08.pdf,3 | LibraryBoard | 2005-06-08 | 3 | Board member Butter asked Library Director Hardie if the library has purchased "Overdrive". Library Director Hardie answered in the affirmative and stated that it will be available to patrons very shortly. There was a brief discussion about a recent article in the paper about City Council wanting to combine departments within the City. Board member Butter asked about the new Horizon system and how long it will take to have every function operable. Library Director Hardie stated that staff has concerns about how the library statistics are coming in. Dynix has not been able to get the email notification working. She will keep the Board updated. DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS Library Director Hardie stated that the Summer Reading Program will begin on June 18th The City Council adopted the general fund budget. The Council did not pass the Donor Recognition and Named Gifts Policy. Council expressed concerns about what the plaques would look like on all the library furnishings. They do not want the library to have a "cluttered" look. Library Director Hardie stated that there will be a committee meeting next week and they will come back with some changes to the policy. ADJOURNMENT Board member Mitchell MOVED to adjourn the meeting of the Library Board at 7:48 p.m. Vice President Belikove SECONDED the motion which CARRIED by a unanimous voice vote. Respectfully submitted, Susan Hardie, Secretary | LibraryBoard/2005-06-08.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2005-11-09.pdf,3 | LibraryBoard | 2005-11-09 | 3 | Board member Mitchell MOVED to approve Sunday closures for Christmas and New Year's Day. Vice President Belikove SECONDED the motion which CARRIED by a unanimous voice vote. Board member Mitchell MOVED to approve a 3:00 p.m. closure for Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. Vice President Belikove SECONDED the motion which CARRIED by a unanimous voice vote. C. Library Building Team (M. Hartigan) In the absence of Mike Hartigan, Ms. Chisaki reported that the furnishings sub-team met last week and looked at some sample chairs. She handed out pictures of the chairs and sample colors for the Board to review. Board member Schoenrock had a question regarding a $70,000 savings on the construction budget. Ms. Chisaki stated that she did not think it was a savings on the roof but possible the parking structure. She will report back to the Board. Acting Director Chisaki stated that the building will not be weather tight until sometime in January instead of December as planned. The bricks for the exterior of the building will have a short delay in arriving. D. Alameda Free Library Foundation (R. Belikove) Vice President Belikove stated that the Foundation has a new member on the team and that they have sent out 5,000 donation letters. The team is exploring how much it will cost to send out letters to everyone in Alameda. Ms. Chisaki stated that she has created a donor form for the Foundation's web page. E. Friends of the Alameda Free Library (M. Skeen) Molly Skeen announced that the Friends had the second largest book sale they have ever had which brought in almost $13,000. The next 2 sales will be held in May and October. The Friends next meeting will be held November 21st. F. Library Building Watch (L. Krongold) President Krongold stated that the newsletter went out last week. Her next newsletter will focus on the Foundation's fundraising efforts and it will target year end giving. G. Patron suggestions/comments (Speak-Outs) and Library Director's response. Acting Library Director Chisaki read 4 input/feedback forms regarding… | LibraryBoard/2005-11-09.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2005-04-13.pdf,2 | LibraryBoard | 2005-04-13 | 2 | Board member Mitchell MOVED to approve the Resolution as modified. Board member Butter SECONDED the motion which CARRIED by a unanimous voice vote. B. Library Building Team (M. Hartigan) In the absence of Mr. Haritgan, Board member Butter stated that the Library Building Team received a report from Project Manager Bob Haun. The Team had many questions regarding the budget. The team also discussed LEED certification for the new main library project. Street closures will be starting next week and the Team is anxious to notify citizens before the closures. C. Alameda Free Library Foundation (R. Belikove) In the absence of Vice President Belikove, Library Director Hardie stated that the Foundation's capital campaign will not being until fall of this year. D. Friends of the Alameda Free Library (M. Skeen) Molly Skeen reported that the Friends of the Library will fund the Teen Summer Reading Program this year. The next booksale will be the last weekend in June at the "O" Club at Alameda Point. E. Library Building Watch (L. Krongold) President Krongold stated that Library Building Watch is not currently meeting. The newsletter will go out the following week with news about author events at the library, street closures from construction of the new facility and the new library logo. F. Patron suggestions/comments (Speak-Outs) and Library Director's response. Library Director Hardie responded to 13 input/feedback forms regarding: Please purchase more Learn to Speak Italian CD's; purchase the Book of Joe; will you be expanding the DVD collection; the "Hold" service the library provides is wonderful; the turnstiles do not work effectively with strollers; why aren't new books coming in faster like they use to; when is the next Harry Potter book coming out; what is WIFI; please move another "catalog only" computer downstairs; can you list DVD's and video titles in a separate category on the library database; and, please bring back a pay phone for emergency use. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (Public Comment) Marc Lambert remi… | LibraryBoard/2005-04-13.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2005-11-09.pdf,2 | LibraryBoard | 2005-11-09 | 2 | Board member Mitchell thanked Acting Director Chisaki for her response to the Stafford donation bequest. Board member Mitchell MOVED to approve the Consent Calendar. Board member Butter SECONDED the motion which CARRIED by a unanimous voice vote. 3. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Materials Security and Inventory System. (J. Chisaki) Acting Director Chisaki reported that Materials Security and Inventory System (RFID) bids were due back November 4th at 3:00 p.m. Supervising Librarian David Hall is currently reviewing all 5 bids. The cost ranges from $207,000 - $253,644 which includes training from the company. Maintenance costs would run between $10,000 - $20,000 per year. Board member Butter asked if the price includes adapting our current equipment to make it compatible. Ms. Chisaki stated that this is currently being reviewed by David Hall. She will report back to the Board at the December 14th meeting. 4. NEW BUSINESS A. Discussion and Approval of Exam Proctoring Guidelines (J. Chisaki) Acting Library Director Chisaki discussed how many community libraries proctor exams and the charges for these services. She explained that it takes approximately 2-3 hours to proctor an exam. During that time the librarians must secure an area with a computer for the patron. It is sometimes very difficult to reserve that much time for computer use. She also stated that librarians must remain in that area to supervise the patron while taking the exam. Board member Butter asked why we are charging so little for our exam process since it is an inconvenience for the librarians. Ms. Butter stated that she would like some data on how many we proctor each year and the time involved before she makes a decision. Ms. Chisaki stated that she would bring this back before the Board next month. Vice President Belikove asked who wanted the guidelines. Ms. Chisaki stated that the reference librarians asked for guidelines. B. Approval for Early Holiday Closure (J. Chisaki) Acting Director Chisaki discussed how the actual holidays fall on a Sunday but t… | LibraryBoard/2005-11-09.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2005-05-11.pdf,2 | LibraryBoard | 2005-05-11 | 2 | C. Alameda Free Library Foundation (R. Belikove) Vice President Belikove reported that the Foundation received the library construction report and donor recognition program information. She noted that 4 members of the Foundation will be termed out this year. The Foundation had a meeting on the proper way to solicit donations from citizens and corporations. D. Friends of the Alameda Free Library (M. Skeen) Board member Schoenrock stated that Molly Skeen was on vacation this week. Mr. Schoenrock reported that the next book sale will be at the "O" Club and will be the last weekend of June. E. Library Building Watch (L. Krongold) President Krongold stated that Library Building Watch no longer meets. Ms. Krongold stated that the newsletter will be going out next week. There are currently 294 people on the mailing list for the newsletter. F. Patron suggestions/comments (Speak-Outs) and Library Director's response. Library Director Hardie read 2 input/feedback forms regarding: Please purchase The Electric Grandma, and a patron complaint that new books are not being processed in a timely manner anymore. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (Public Comment) None. LIBRARY BOARD COMMUNICATIONS Board member Mitchell noted several articles from Library Hotline magazine that included topics on library tutors, new rules of conduct for libraries, leaving stranded children at the library, self check machines and how certain libraries are dealing with the financial crisis. DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS Library Director Hardie informed the Board that a new Library Logo has been approved. New cards should be at all libraries by June. The Donor Policy will be going to the City Council on June 7th. ADJOURNMENT Board member Mitchell MOVED to adjourn the meeting at 8:06 p.m. Board member Schoenrock SECONDED the motion which CARRIED by a unanimous voice vote. Respectfully submitted, Susan Hardie, Secretary | LibraryBoard/2005-05-11.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2005-08-10.pdf,3 | LibraryBoard | 2005-08-10 | 3 | C. Friends of the Alameda Free Library (M. Skeen) Molly Skeen announced that a volunteer with professional experience will be developing a new website for the Friends of the Library. The next booksale will be 10/21, 10/22 and 10/23 at the "O" Club. The Friends will not meet in August. D. Library Building Watch (L. Krongold) President Krongold stated that the next newsletter will be issued on 8/17. E. Patron suggestions/comments (Speak-Outs) and Library Director's response. Library Director Hardie read 3 input/feedback forms regarding: patron complaint regarding the rest room facilities not being updated; patron thanking staff for purchasing so many large print books; and, patron asking why there are no new titles on the shelves. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (Public Comment) None. LIBRARY BOARD COMMUNICATIONS President Krongold thanked Susan Hardie for all her hard work and welcomed Jane Chisaki as the new Interim Library Director. DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS Library Director Hardie thanked the Library Board, Library Building Team, Library Foundation, Friends of the Library and staff. She wished everyone the best in coming years. Library Director Hardie asked how many Board members would be attending the Summer Reading Program ceremony. President Krongold, Vice President Belikove and Board member Mitchell stated that they would be attending. Board members Schoenrock and Butter stated that they would attend if their schedules permitted it. Board member Butter asked about the Technology Plan of Service. Ms. Hardie explained that Joe Ford had been contracted to analyze the impacts of the new and increased technology and equipment in the new building. Board member Mitchell asked if the equipment was paid for. Ms. Hardie answered in the affirmative. Board member Butter asked about RFID technology and any related issues that may come up with its implementation. Ms. Hardie responded that RFID is a necessary step in continuing Library inventory and security. The system currently in place is outdated. She also stated that the R… | LibraryBoard/2005-08-10.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2005-09-14.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2005-09-14 | 1 | CHT OF Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD September 14, 2005 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Leslie Krongold, President Ruth Belikove, Vice President Karen Butter, Board Member Mark Schoenrock, Board Member Alan Mitchell, Board Member Staff: Acting Library Director Jane Chisaki, Secretary Laura Chaquette, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted and adopted on the Consent Calendar. A. *Report from Library Director highlighting Library Department activities for the month of September 2005. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board meeting of August 10, 2005. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the month of July 2005. Accepted. D. *Report from Finance Department reflecting FY 2004-05 Library expenditures (by fund) through August 05. Accepted. E. *Bills for ratification. Held over to the meeting of October 12, 2005. There was a brief discussion regarding two unfunded budget items in the Finance report. Board member Butter asked if the library statistical report is back on track. President Krongold asked when the move to the new building would start. Acting Library Director Chisaki stated that the move would begin in September 2006. | LibraryBoard/2005-09-14.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2007-06-13.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2007-06-13 | 1 | CHT OF TERKA Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING June 13, 2007 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 7:06 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Karen Butter, President Ruth Belikove, Vice President Leslie Krongold, Board Member Absent: Alan Mitchell, Board Member Mark Schoenrock, Board Member Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Marsha Merrick, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted and adopted on the Consent Calendar. A. *Report from Library Director highlighting Library Department activities for the month of June 2007. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board meeting of May 9, 2007. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the month of April 2007. Accepted. D. *Report from Finance Department reflecting FY 2006-07 Library expenditures (by fund) through May 2007. Accepted. E. *Bills for ratification. Approved. Board President Butter questioned the period covered on the list of bills for ratification. Recording Secretary Merrick indicated that the report covered check register activity for the month of May 2007. Director Chisaki was unhappy with the current circulation statistics. Even though the door count has risen, check-outs remain flat. Chisaki spoke with her supervisors to try and figure out a way to increase circulation. Eva Volin, Supervising Children's Librarian, is re- arranging the children's collection, taking biographies and folk and faerie tales out of the Dewey run and placing them in their own sections. Adult Services is also trying to clean up the collection to see if that may make a difference. | LibraryBoard/2007-06-13.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2008-07-09.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2008-07-09 | 1 | CHT OF of TERKA ORATED Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING July 9, 2008 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Ruth Belikove, President Mike Hartigan, Vice President Karen Butter, Board Member Alan Mitchell, Board Member Gail Wetzork, Board Member Absent: None Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Marsha Merrick, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted and adopted on the Consent Calendar. A. *Report from the Library Director highlighting Library Department activities for the month of July 2008. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of June 11, 2008. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the month of May 2008. Accepted. D. *Financial report reflecting FY 2007-08 Library expenditures by fund through June 2008. Accepted. E. *Bills for ratification for the month of June 2008. Approved. There were no comments from the Board, so President Belikove asked for a motion to accept the Consent Calendar as presented. Member Mitchell so moved; Member Butter seconded the motion which carried by a 5-0 vote. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (Public Comment) None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. | LibraryBoard/2008-07-09.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2008-11-12.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2008-11-12 | 1 | CHT OF of TERKA ORATED Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING November 12, 2008 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:01 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Ruth Belikove, President Mike Hartigan, Vice President Karen Butter, Board Member Alan Mitchell, Board Member Gail Wetzork, Board Member Absent: None Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Marsha Merrick, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or adopted on the Consent Calendar. A. *Report from Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Month of November 2008. Accepted. B. *Revised Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of September 10, 2008. Approved. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of October 8, 2008. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the Month of September 2008. Accepted. D. *Financial Report Reflecting FY 2008-09 Expenditures by Fund through October 2008. Accepted. E. *Bills for Ratification for the Month of October 2008. Approved. Member Butter mentioned the door count at the Main for September was much higher than in past years. Director Chisaki explained this was because the door counter had not been working properly at first. The branch door counts had also risen, and Chisaki said that extensive weeding was done on their collections, making books much easier to find. Additionally, the Supervising Children's Librarian has been bringing classes through the branches by their schools to familiarize students with this resource. Butter also noticed that homebound patrons had declined; Chisaki said they had lost quite a few this year, but the service is advertised around town at care homes, Mastick Senior Center, etc. Per a question from Member Butter, Director Chisaki spoke about the state of the budget, what cuts had already been taken, and what was on the table for the future if there was a request to cut more. | LibraryBoard/2008-11-12.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2008-10-08.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2008-10-08 | 1 | CHT OF of TERKA ORATED Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING October 8, 2008 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:04 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Ruth Belikove, President Mike Hartigan, Vice President Karen Butter, Board Member Gail Wetzork, Board Member Absent: Alan Mitchell, Board Member Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Marsha Merrick, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted and adopted on the Consent Calendar. A. *Report from Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Month of October 2008. Accepted. B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of September 10, 2008. Vice President Hartigan asked that additional comments be reflected under Item 6. LIBRARY BOARD COMMUNICATIONS. Recording Secretary Merrick will revise the minutes accordingly and include them for review in the next Board packet. C. *Library Services Report for the Month of August 2008. Accepted. D. *Financial Report Reflecting FY 2008-09 Expenditures by Fund through September 2008. Accepted. E. *Bills for Ratification for the Month of September 2008. Approved. President Belikove asked for a motion to accept the Consent Calendar, with the exception of the Draft Minutes of the September meeting which will be revised. Member Butter so moved; Vice President Hartigan seconded the motion which carried by a 3-0 vote. At this point, Member Butter made a motion that Item A. Alameda Point SunCal Development Concept Plan, under number 5. NEW BUSINESS, be moved up on the agenda as SunCal representatives were present. Vice President Hartigan seconded the motion and all were in favor with a 3-0 vote. | LibraryBoard/2008-10-08.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2013-03-13.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2013-03-13 | 1 | CHT OF of TERKA ORATEID MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2013 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order by Board President Atkin at 6:03pm. ROLL CALL: Present: Catherine Atkin, President Nancy Lewis, Vice President Michael Hartigan, Board Member Arrived at 6:17pm Gail Wetzork, Board Member Left at 7:00pm Suzanne Whyte, Board Member Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Christina Baines, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) None. CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or adopted on the Consent Calendar. *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of January and March 2013. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of January 9, 2013. *C. Library Services Report for the Month of December 2012 and January 2013. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY12 Expenditures by Fund for January and February 2013. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Months of January and February 2013. Board Member Whyte moved approval of the Consent Calendar. | LibraryBoard/2013-03-13.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2005-10-12.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2005-10-12 | 1 | CITY OF Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD October 12, 2005 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Leslie Krongold, President Karen Butter, Board Member Alan Mitchell, Board Member Absent: Ruth Belikove, Vice President Mark Schoenrock, Board Member Staff: Acting Library Director Jane Chisaki, Secretary Jenna Gaber, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted and adopted on the Consent Calendar. A. *Report from Library Director highlighting Library Department activities for the month of October 2005. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board meeting of September 14, 2005. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the month of August 2005. Accepted. D. *Report from Finance Department reflecting FY 2004-05 Library expenditures (by fund) through August & September 05. Accepted. E. *Bills for ratification. Approved. President Krongold asked if the new Main Library will be weather tight by the time the rain starts. Acting Director Chisaki stated that the building would be, otherwise the duct work would get wet and have to be replaced which would cause a delay in the projects completion date. Board member Butter MOVED approval on the Consent Calendar. Board member Mitchell SECONDED the motion which CARRIED by a unanimous voice vote. | LibraryBoard/2005-10-12.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2007-02-14.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2007-02-14 | 1 | CITY OF Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING February 14, 2007 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 7:01 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Karen Butter, President Ruth Belikove, Vice President Leslie Krongold, Board Member Mark Schoenrock, Board Member Absent: Alan Mitchell, Board Member Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Marsha Merrick, Recording Secretary The Board inquired about Member Mitchell's absence; Director Chisaki let the group know that he was in the hospital recovering from surgery. The Board unanimously expressed their concern and asked Chisaki to pass along their get well wishes. CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted and adopted on the Consent Calendar. A. *Report from Library Director highlighting Library Department activities for the month of February 2007. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board meeting of January 10, 2007. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the month of December 2006. Accepted. D. *Report from Finance Department reflecting FY 2006-07 Library expenditures (by fund) through January 2007. Accepted. E. *Bills for ratification. Approved. Member Krongold inquired if the Director's letter to the Board was a part of the consent calendar, as she wanted to ask about the purchase and installation of a flat screen TV in Community Meeting Room B. Director Chisaki informed the Board that the Library had been directed to have this TV in place by mid-March. President Butter had numerous questions surrounding this topic, and asked that discussion and questions be held until the Director's Comments section of the agenda. | LibraryBoard/2007-02-14.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2007-05-09.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2007-05-09 | 1 | CITY OF Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING May 9, 2007 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 7:04 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Karen Butter, President Ruth Belikove, Vice President Leslie Krongold, Board Member Mark Schoenrock, Board Member Absent: Alan Mitchell, Board Member Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Marsha Merrick, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted and adopted on the Consent Calendar. A. *Report from Library Director highlighting Library Department activities for the month of May 2007. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board meeting of April 11, 2007. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the month of March 2007. Accepted. D. *Report from Finance Department reflecting FY 2006-07 Library expenditures (by fund) through April 2007. Accepted. E. *Bills for ratification. Approved. Director Chisaki noted that meeting room use statistics have been added to the Library Services Report. Member Krongold requested that an additional category be included under this section that will show how many times Stafford Meeting Rooms A & B are used in a combined fashion. This will illustrate how many larger groups are utilizing the space. Recording Secretary Merrick will add this statistic to the services reports going forward. Vice President Belikove questioned whether the figures in the "Reserves" category were accurate as the placed and filled numbers almost matched in size. Director Chisaki indicated that this is a rare occurrence but it does happen. These numbers are computer generated, and are correct as presented. | LibraryBoard/2007-05-09.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2007-09-12.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2007-09-12 | 1 | CITY OF ORATED Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING September 12, 2007 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 7:04 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Leslie Krongold, President Ruth Belikove, Board Member Alan Mitchell, Board Member Mike Hartigan, Board Member Absent: Karen Butter, Vice President Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Marsha Merrick, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted and adopted on the Consent Calendar. A. *Report from Library Director highlighting Library Department activities for the month of September 2007. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board meeting of August 8, 2007. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the month of July 2007. Accepted. D. *Report from Finance Department reflecting FY 2006-07 Library expenditures (by fund) through August 2007. Accepted. E. *Bills for ratification. Approved. Board Member Mitchell asked for clarification on the weight of the alligator at the End of Summer Reading Program Celebration, as it was stated to be 150 pounds in the board letter. The actual weight was 103 pounds. President Krongold had not received the flyer for Friday Night Flights at Angela's restaurant, but had sent out e-mails to everyone she knew in Alameda to encourage them to go by and support the Library. Recording Secretary Merrick had attended the previous Friday evening, and shared that it seemed to be a great success already. | LibraryBoard/2007-09-12.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2008-07-08.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2008-07-08 | 1 | CITY OF ORATED Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD SPECIAL MEETING July 8, 2008 The special meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:07 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Ruth Belikove, President Mike Hartigan, Vice President Karen Butter, Board Member Alan Mitchell, Board Member Gail Wetzork, Board Member Absent: None Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director WORKSHOP ON LIBRARY STRATEGIC PLAN PROJECT The Board reviewed and discussed the Draft Neighborhood Library Improvement Report, and provided their input to this Draft plan for finalization. PUBLIC COMMENT None. ADJOURNMENT Vice President Hartigan made a motion to adjourn the Special Meeting at 7:45 p.m. Member Mitchell seconded the motion which carried by a 5-0 vote. Respectfully submitted, Jane Chisaki Library Director and Secretary to the Library Board | LibraryBoard/2008-07-08.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2006-02-08.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2006-02-08 | 1 | CITY OF ORATER TERKA Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD February 8, 2006 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 7:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Leslie Krongold, President Ruth Belikove, Vice President arrived 6:56 p.m. Karen Butter, Board Member Alan Mitchell, Board Member Mark Schoenrock, Board Member Jane Chisaki, Acting Library Director Absent: None Staff: Jenna Gaber, Outgoing Recording Secretary Marsha Merrick, Incoming Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted and adopted on the Consent Calendar. A. *Report from Library Director highlighting Library Department activities for the month of February 2006. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board meeting of January 11, 2006. Approved. C. *Revised Library Services Report for the month of November 2005. Accepted. D. *Library Services Report for the month of December 2005. Accepted. E. *Report from Finance Department reflecting FY 2005-06 Library expenditures (by fund) through January 2006. Accepted. F. *Bills for ratification. Approved. Board President Krongold asked about a tour of the new Library building for the Board. Acting Library Director Chisaki indicated that she would be setting up something with Bob Haun in the near future. | LibraryBoard/2006-02-08.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2006-03-08.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2006-03-08 | 1 | CITY OF TERKA Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MARCH 8, 2006 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 7:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Karen Butter, Board Member Alan Mitchell, Board Member Mark Schoenrock, Board Member Jane Chisaki, Acting Library Director Absent: Leslie Krongold, President Ruth Belikove, Vice President Staff: Marsha Merrick, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted and adopted on the Consent Calendar. A. *Report from Library Director highlighting Library Department activities for the month of March 2006. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board meeting of February 8, 2006. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the month of January 2006. Accepted. D. *Report from Finance Department reflecting FY 2005-06 Library expenditures (by fund) through February 2006. Accepted. E. *Bills for ratification. Approved. Board Member Mitchell moved to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Board member Schoenrock seconded the motion which carried by a 3-0 unanimous vote. | LibraryBoard/2006-03-08.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2008-02-13.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2008-02-13 | 1 | CITY OF TERKA Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING February 13, 2008 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 7:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Leslie Krongold, President Karen Butter, Vice President Ruth Belikove, Board Member Mike Hartigan, Board Member Absent: Alan Mitchell, Board Member Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Marsha Merrick, Recording Secretary President Krongold opened the meeting with a moment of silence for Lois R. Hanna, life-long Library supporter, who had recently passed away. Board and public members present shared some short stories and memories of Ms. Hanna. The family has requested that memorial donations in Ms. Hanna's name be directed to the Friends of the Library. CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted and adopted on the Consent Calendar. A. *Report from Library Director highlighting Library Department activities for the month of February 2008. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board meeting of January 9, 2008. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the month of December 2007. Accepted. D. *Report from Finance Department reflecting FY 2007-08 Library expenditures (by fund) through January 2008. Accepted. E. *Bills for ratification for the month of January 2008. Approved. Vice President Butter thought Internet log-ins would be much higher than numbers reflect. Director Chisaki had double checked those numbers herself, and speculated that because these are December statistics, holidays, etc. had brought the total down. Butter went on to ask about getting newer books at the branches. Director Chisaki explained there is an automatic best seller purchasing program and the branch libraries are taking advantage of that. | LibraryBoard/2008-02-13.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2007-07-11.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2007-07-11 | 1 | CITY OF TERKA Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING July 11, 2007 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Karen Butter, President Ruth Belikove, Vice President Leslie Krongold, Board Member Alan Mitchell, Board Member Mike Hartigan, Board Member Absent: None Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Marsha Merrick, Recording Secretary President Butter welcomed new member Hartigan, saying it was really nice to have a colleague who helped build the Library join the Board. The Board looks forward to Member Hartigan's help as they move ahead with renovating the branches and planning Library services for the future. President Butter made mention of the recent death of Archie Waterbury, long-time Library supporter. He will be sorely missed by the community, and especially missed at the Friends book sales. The Board will honor the memory of Mr. Waterbury as the meeting adjourns with a moment of silence. CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted and adopted on the Consent Calendar. A. *Report from Library Director highlighting Library Department activities for the month of July 2007. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board meeting of June 13, 2007. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the month of May 2007. Accepted. D. *Report from Finance Department reflecting FY 2006-07 Library expenditures (by fund) through June 2007. Accepted. E. *Bills for ratification. Approved. | LibraryBoard/2007-07-11.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2013-01-09.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2013-01-09 | 1 | CITY OF TERRA MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA LIBRARY BOARD WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2013 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:00 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL Present: Catherine Atkin, President Michael Hartigan, Board Member Suzanne Whyte, Board Member Absent: Nancy Lewis, Vice President Gail Wetzork, Board Member Staff: Library Director Jane Chisaki, Secretary Christina Baines, Recording Secretary 2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) None. 3. CONSENT CALENDAR Board Member Whyte MOVED approval of the Consent Calendar. Board Member Hartigan SECONDED the motion which CARRIED by a unanimous voice vote. An asterisk indicates items so enacted and adopted on the Consent Calendar. *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of November and December 2012. * B. Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of November 14, 2012. *C. Library Services Report for the Month of October and November *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY12 Expenditures by Fund for November and December 2012. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Months of November and December 2012. | LibraryBoard/2013-01-09.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2006-11-08.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2006-11-08 | 1 | CITY OF TERRA Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD November 8, 2006 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Karen Butter, President Ruth Belikove, Vice President Alan Mitchell, Board Member Leslie Krongold, Board Member Mark Schoenrock, Board Member Absent: None Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Marsha Merrick, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted and adopted on the Consent Calendar. A. *Report from Library Director highlighting Library Department activities for the month of November 2006. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board meeting of October 11, 2006. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the month of September 2006. Accepted. D. *Report from Finance Department reflecting FY 2005-06 Library expenditures (by fund) through October 2006. Accepted. E. *Bills for ratification. Approved. Board President Butter requested that Director Chisaki make a notation on the Library Services Report for the month of September 2006 which highlights the anomalies in the data due to the Main Library closure. Director Chisaki will do so for future reference purposes. President Butter inquired about the space rental in the budget, and Director Chisaki confirmed that there will be no more budget activity in that area. Board President Butter asked for a motion to accept the Consent Calendar as presented. Board Member Mitchell so moved; Vice President Belikove seconded the motion which carried by a 5-0 vote. | LibraryBoard/2006-11-08.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2007-01-10.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2007-01-10 | 1 | CITY OF TERRA Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING January 10, 2007 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 7:04 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Karen Butter, President Alan Mitchell, Board Member Leslie Krongold, Board Member Mark Schoenrock, Board Member Absent: Ruth Belikove, Vice President Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Marsha Merrick, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted and adopted on the Consent Calendar. A. *Report from Library Director highlighting Library Department activities for the month of January 2007. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board meeting of December 13, 2006. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the month of November 2006. Accepted. D. *Report from Finance Department reflecting FY 2006-07 Library expenditures (by fund) through December 2006. Accepted. E. *Bills for ratification. Approved. Board Member Mitchell wondered what special program mentioned in the Library Services Report would have drawn over 5,500 people. Director Chisaki indicated the large number was due in most part to the Family Day event. Board President Butter questioned what was happening with the homework coaching. Director Chisaki replied that the first orientation had been held that afternoon, and the program itself would start as it usually does in January. The school district had initially indicated they would not be able to continue the program because they didn't have the funding, but had since found someone for the orientation sessions. | LibraryBoard/2007-01-10.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2007-03-14.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2007-03-14 | 1 | CITY OF TERRA Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING March 14, 2007 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 7:03 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Karen Butter, President Ruth Belikove, Vice President Leslie Krongold, Board Member Absent: Alan Mitchell, Board Member Mark Schoenrock, Board Member Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Marsha Merrick, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted and adopted on the Consent Calendar. A. *Report from Library Director highlighting Library Department activities for the month of March 2007. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board meeting of February 14, 2007. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the month of January 2007. Accepted. D. *Report from Finance Department reflecting FY 2006-07 Library expenditures (by fund) through February 2007. Accepted. E. *Bills for ratification. Approved. President Butter noted there was not much fluctuation in Children's check-outs, and Director Chisaki concurred. Butter then asked if there was any way to capture statistics for Overdrive, which is the Library's on-line audio book feature, sponsored by Califa. Director Chisaki believed that information should be available, and will ask Technical Services Supervisor David Hall if he can pull that out of the system. President Butter asked for a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Member Krongold so moved; Vice President Belikove seconded the motion which carried by a 3-0 vote. | LibraryBoard/2007-03-14.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2007-11-14.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2007-11-14 | 1 | CITY OF TERRA Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING November 14, 2007 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 7:01 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Leslie Krongold, President Karen Butter, Vice President Alan Mitchell, Board Member Mike Hartigan, Board Member Absent: Ruth Belikove, Board Member Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Marsha Merrick, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted and adopted on the Consent Calendar. A. *Report from Library Director highlighting Library Department activities for the month of November 2007. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board meeting of October 10, 2007. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the month of September 2007. Accepted. D. *Report from Finance Department reflecting FY 2006-07 Library expenditures (by fund) through October 2007. Accepted. E. *Bills for ratification. Approved. President Krongold asked about an item in the September 2007 board minutes regarding whether it is mandatory for the Friends President to attend Library Board meetings. President Krongold said that Honora Murphy did attend most Library Board meetings prior to Molly Skeen, but didn't know if it was required. Recording Secretary Merrick will re-write this part of the minutes and bring it back to the Board for approval at the December 2007 meeting. President Krongold asked for an update on the smoke detectors; Director Chisaki said they are in the air intact ducts. The reason the one in the Teen Room didn't go off when the smoke bomb was thrown was because it needed new batteries. There are about a half dozen in the ductwork, and Chisaki will check on whether they are hardwired into the electrical system. | LibraryBoard/2007-11-14.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2010-11-10.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2010-11-10 | 1 | CITY OF TERRA ORATEID REGULAR MEETING OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2010 at 6:00 P.M. ALAMEDA MAIN LIBRARY 1550 OAK STREET, ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA CONFERENCE ROOM 224, SECOND FLOOR AGENDA DOORS OPEN AT 5:45 P.M. Anyone wishing to speak on any item on the agenda may do so when the subject is brought up for discussion. Anyone wishing to speak on any item not on the agenda may do so under Item 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (Public Comment). 1. ROLL CALL 2. CONSENT CALENDAR Consent calendar items are considered routine and will be enacted, approved or adopted by one motion unless a request for removal for discussion or explanation is received from the Board or a member of the public. A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Month of November 2010. B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of October 13, 2010. C. Library Services Report for the Month of September 2010. D. Financial Report Reflecting FY10 Expenditures by Fund for October 2010. E. Bills for Ratification for the Month of October 2010. 3. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Neighborhood Library Improvement Project (G. Wetzork) 4. NEW BUSINESS A. Alameda Free Library Foundation (J. Chisaki) B. Friends of the Alameda Free Library (K. Minney) C. Patron Suggestions/Comments (Speak-Outs) and Library Director's Response | LibraryBoard/2010-11-10.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2019-08-07.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2019-08-07 | 1 | CITY OF of $ TERRA MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD SPECIAL MEETING WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2019 The special meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:05 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Cynthia Silva, President Amber Bales, Board Member Kathleen Kearney, Board Member (arrived 6:16) Joyce McConeghey Board Member Absent: Dorothy Wismar, Vice President Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary WORKSHOP ON LIBRARY STRATEGIC PLAN PROJECT Director Chisaki introduced Ruth Metz, the consultant for the Library's Strategic Plan. Ruth had five questions for the Board to help sculpt the proposal she is developing for the Board. The Strategic Plan Committee will advise the Board, which advises the Library Director and City Council. There will be three committee meetings: September 7, October 5, and November 2. Each meeting will be 2.5 hours, including hospitality. The Board is invited to all sessions. Ruth will also meet with Library staff to get their input on the Library's vision, mission and roles and determine whether the Library is resourced to fulfil the roles. The new Strategic Plan will build upon the previous plan. There should be a draft plan by the November Committee meeting. Board Member Kearney asked if there statistics to measure if goals were accomplished. Director Chisaki responded that there are ways to measure and adjustments had been made to which made goals more manageable. Ruth asked the Board to share their hopes and dreams for the Library and the community and the Board shared their responses. Board Member McConeghey will be the Chair of the Committee and Board Member Kearney will be a member of the Committee, and they will report out to the Board. PUBLIC COMMENT (Agenda Item Only) None. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:49 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jane Chisaki, Library Director and Secretary to the Alameda Free Library Board | LibraryBoard/2019-08-07.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2014-07-09.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2014-07-09 | 1 | CITY OF of MINTUES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 2014 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Catherine Atkin, President Nancy Lewis, Vice President Michael Hartigan, Board Member Gail Wetzork, Board Member Suzanne Whyte, Board Member Absent: None Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary Lena Geraghty, Library Intern ORAL COMMUNICATIONS. AGENDA (Public Comment) None. CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar. *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of May and June 2014. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of May 14, 2014. *C. Library Services Reports for the Months of April 2014 and May 2014. *D. Financial Reports Reflecting FY 14 Expenditures by Fund for May and June 2014. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Months of May and June 2014. Director Chisaki reported that all parking lot fixtures are up. Alameda Municipal Power will obtain LED lights to replace the current lights. The next project will be the restroom hand dryers. The kick off meeting for LEED recertification is on July 17, 2014. Stop Waste has hired a consultant to assess issues. Director Chisaki reported that Summer Reading program numbers have increased and the Teddy Bear Picnic program is drawing large numbers of participants. The Poet Laureate application deadline is July 10, 2014 and the appointment will be in September. ILS vendor presentations are under way and recommendations to Library Board and City Council will be given in September. President Atkin asked | LibraryBoard/2014-07-09.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2020-01-08.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2020-01-08 | 1 | CITY OF of MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2020 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Cynthia Silva, President Dorothy Wismar, Vice President Amber Bales, Board Member Kathleen Kearney, Board Member Joyce McConeghey Board Member Absent: None. Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) None. CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of November and December, 2019. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of November 13, 2019. *C. Library Services Report for the Month of October and November, 2019. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY19/20 Expenditures by Fund for November and December, 2019. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Months of November and December, 2019. Director Chisaki reported interviews for the librarian positon will held next week. Part time librarian positions will be filled after. Two library aides have been hired. There is a patron in particular that will be asked not to come back to the library because of his behavior. Fine free is going well and circulation has gone up. Children's received a grant to do early education and their first meeting is next week. Vice President Wismar asked to delete the extra letter in her name under the Unfinished Business section of the Draft Minutes. | LibraryBoard/2020-01-08.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2019-11-13.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2019-11-13 | 1 | CITY OF of MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2019 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Cynthia Silva, President Dorothy Wismar, Vice President Amber Bales, Board Member Kathleen Kearney, Board Member Joyce McConeghey Board Member Absent: None. Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) Sheila Durkin introduced herself to the board. She is the Chair of Alameda's League of Women Voters (LWV) of Centennial Committee and asked if the library is planning any events to recognize the centennial year of the 19th amendment. Director Chisaki responded that the library is planning on doing a display in March for Women's History Month. In addition, the Adult Services division is looking for a possible presenter and showing the film, "Iron Jawed Angels." The LWV would like to have a themed banner contest for middle and high school students and hang them at intersections on Park Street and Webster Street and asked if the library would also display some of the posters in early July. Director Chisaki responded that it depends on the size, how they are mounted, and if the posters will be damaged if the public touches them. The LWV would be responsible for hanging and taking down the posters. Sheila thanked the Board and said she appreciates the staff of the library. CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of September and October, 2019. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of November 13, 2019. *C. Library Services Report for the Month of August and September, 2019. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY19/20 Expenditures by Fund for September and October, 2019. | LibraryBoard/2019-11-13.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2010-01-28.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2010-01-28 | 1 | CITY OF of Minutes of the SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD January 28, 2010 The special meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 4:05 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Mike Hartigan, President Gail Wetzork, Board Member Suzanne Whyte, Board Member Absent: Karen Butter, Vice President Kristy Perkins, Board Member Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Arta Benzie-Youssef, Branch Supervisor CONSIDERATION/APPROVAL OF PUBLIC ART DESIGNS FOR BAY FARM AND WEST END BRANCH LIBRARIES The Alameda Free Library Public Art Team had interviewed artists to design art pieces for both the West End and Bay Farm Island branch libraries. The team had selected Debey Zito and Terry Schmitt for the West End and Kana Tanaka for Bay Farm Island. The artists were invited to make a presentation to the Library Board in order to gain the Board's approval to move forward. The West End artists were up first, and the Board gave their approval to go ahead after viewing the presentation and a bit of discussion. The Bay Farm artist gave her presentation and was also given the go ahead for her artwork. PUBLIC COMMENT - Agenda Item Only None. ADJOURNMENT There being no other business to bring before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 5:08 p.m. Respectfully submitted, game christin Jane Chisaki, Library Director and Secretary to the Alameda Free Library Board | LibraryBoard/2010-01-28.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2018-01-10.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2018-01-10 | 1 | CITY OF of TERRA MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2018 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:12 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Kathleen Kearney, President Amber Bales, Board Member Cynthia Silva, Vice President Travis Wilson, Board Member Dorothy Wismar, Board Member Absent: None Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS. AGENDA (Public Comment) None. CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of November and December 2017. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of November 8, 2017. *C. Library Services Report for the Months of October and November 2017. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY17/18 Expenditures by Fund for November and December 2017. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Months of November and December 2017. Director Chisaki informed the board that there were three full time retirements since the last meeting. The replacement process is going quickly and smoothly and she expects to have a good team when the process is completed. Mid-year budget requests are due at the end of the month for emergency items. The library is asking for funding to completely air condition the West End libraryand get charcoal filters at the main library to keep in reserve in case particulate filtering is ever needed. | LibraryBoard/2018-01-10.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2022-01-12.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2022-01-12 | 1 | CITY OF of TERRA MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2022 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:03 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Amber Bales, President Joyce McConeghey Vice President Dimple Kanji, Board Member Kathleen Kearney, Board Member Sara Strickler, Board Member Absent: None Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) None CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of November and December, 2021. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of November 10, 2021. *C. Modified Library Services Report for the Month of October and November, 2021. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY21/22 Expenditures by Fund for November and December, 2021. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Months of November and December, 2021. The Library is not yet fully open, but continues to offer programs. The door counts are still down, but staff are brainstorming ideas to bring patrons in. Grogu Library Cards have arrived and they are very popular. Patrons can come in and apply for a new card or purchase a replacement card. The Lucky Day Collection has launched and is considered a success. The funding for hotspots | LibraryBoard/2022-01-12.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2021-01-13.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2021-01-13 | 1 | CITY OF of TERRA MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2021 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:01 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Cynthia Silva, President Dorothy Wismar, Vice President Amber Bales, Board Member Kathleen Kearney, Board Member Joyce McConeghey Board Member Absent: None Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) None CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of November and December, 2020. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of November 18, 2020. *C. Modified Library Services Report for the Months of November and December, 2020. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY20/21 Expenditures by Fund for November and December, 2020. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Months of November and December, 2020. Director Chisaki reported that the Library's limited reopening plan has been paused after the spike from Thanksgiving. The City is allowing staff to work from home if they can. Library Takeout is continuing as their numbers remain steady. Work has started on the limited reopening plan 3.0 with limited public access on the first floor only. There will be runners to retrieve items from the second floor. Patrons can make appointments and spend an hour in the building to get what they | LibraryBoard/2021-01-13.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2021-07-14.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2021-07-14 | 1 | CITY OF of TERRA MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 2021 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:01 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Amber Bales, Board Member Kathleen Kearney, Board Member Joyce McConeghey Board Member Absent: Cynthia Silva, President Dorothy Wismar, Vice President Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) None CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of May and June, 2021. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of May 12, 2021. *C. Modified Library Services Report for the Month of April and May, 2021. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY20/21 Expenditures by Fund for May and June, 2021. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Months of May and June, 2021. Director Chisaki updated the Board on the Library's reopening plan. The next phase of reopening is August 16 with limited hours at Main and the branches. On September 7, the Library will restore pre-COVID hours at all locations. The Dewey Café will not open until the end of the year. Masks will be required in all City facilities. Staff now have key cards instead of using the key pad to go through doors. The LED lighting project is nearing completion and the first floor of the Library is already much brighter. WEB is getting a new AC unit, furnace, and water heater. With the new | LibraryBoard/2021-07-14.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2020-07-08.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2020-07-08 | 1 | CITY OF of TERRA MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, July 8, 2020 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:03 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Cynthia Silva, President Dorothy Wismar, Vice President Amber Bales, Board Member Kathleen Kearney, Board Member Joyce McConeghey Board Member Absent: None Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) None CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of March, April, May, and June, 2020. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of March 11, 2020. *C. Financial Report Reflecting FY19/20 Expenditures by Fund for March, April, May, and June, 2020. *D. Bills for Ratification for the Months of March, April, May, and June, 2020. Director Chisaki reported that all three libraries closed on March 16, 2020. Full-time staff were paid their regular salary for a period of time, then were redeployed or used their personal leave banks to remain off work. The City paid part-time staff for approximately three weeks and then were furloughed. Full-time staff returned in early June to train for curbside service. Curbside service is now offered Monday - Friday from noon to 5:00 pm. After curbside service started, Library Aides were brought back to help with shelving books. Supervising Librarian Eva Volin, moved the Children's story times online from her home. Once Children's staff returned to work, | LibraryBoard/2020-07-08.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2021-03-10.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2021-03-10 | 1 | CITY OF of TERRA MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2021 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:01 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Cynthia Silva, President Dorothy Wismar, Vice President Amber Bales, Board Member Kathleen Kearney, Board Member Joyce McConeghey Board Member Absent: None Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) None CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of January and February, 2021. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of January 13, 2021. *C. Modified Library Services Report for the Month of January, 2021. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY20/21 Expenditures by Fund for January and February, 2021. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Months of January and February, 2021. Director Chisaki reported Library Takeout is going well. Phases 2.5 and 3.0 limited reopening plans have been completed. The West End branch's landscaping project has been completed and looks great. The Red Cross Blood Drive was held yesterday and they exceeded their goal and expressed their appreciation for the library continuing to host the quarterly drives. The Containment Site Grant through the National Park Service is moving forward. A temporary website has been created to display some of the work that has been collected, and for people to | LibraryBoard/2021-03-10.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2020-03-11.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2020-03-11 | 1 | CITY OF of TERRA MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2020 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:03 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Cynthia Silva, President Dorothy Wismar, Vice President Amber Bales, Board Member Kathleen Kearney, Board Member Joyce McConeghey Board Member Absent: None Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) None CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of January & February, 2020. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of January 8, 2020. *C. Library Services Report for the Month of December 2019 and January 2020. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY19/20 Expenditures by Fund for January and February, 2020. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Months of January and February, 2020. Director Chisaki reported Joy North has been hired as a full-time Librarian and will take over the social media for the library. A part-time library specialist has been hired and will start next week. Board Member Kearney congratulated Director Chisaki on receiving the Link+ Grant. It should be implemented by the end of October 2020. | LibraryBoard/2020-03-11.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2022-05-11.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2022-05-11 | 1 | CITY OF of TERRA MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2022 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:03 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Amber Bales, President Joyce McConeghey Vice President Dimple Kanji, Board Member Kathleen Kearney, Board Member Sara Strickler, Board Member Absent: None Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) Lisa Foster, Senior Transportation Coordinator for the City of Alameda, informed the board that a new parking enforcement service will begin on May 23, 2022. This service includes improved parking enforcement at the meters and of time limits in the Park Street and Webster Street areas, which includes Oak Street near the Main Library. Once the program is expanded, enforcement of time limits in the Main Library parking lot will be included. Director Chisaki asked Lisa for the name of the of the appropriate contact in the Public Works Department to inquire about the size of parking spaces in the main library parking lot. Lisa responded that Alan Ta is appropriate contact. CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of March and April, 2022. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of March 9, 2022. *C. Modified Library Services Report for the Months of February and March, 2022. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY21/22 Expenditures by Fund for March and April, 2022. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Months of March and April, 2022. | LibraryBoard/2022-05-11.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2021-05-12.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2021-05-12 | 1 | CITY OF of TERRA MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, MAY 12, 2021 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:01 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Cynthia Silva, President Amber Bales, Board Member Kathleen Kearney, Board Member Joyce McConeghey Board Member Absent: Dorothy Wismar, Vice President Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) None CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of March and April, 2021. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of March 10, 2021. *C. Modified Library Services Report for the Month of February and March, 2021. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY20/21 Expenditures by Fund for March and April, 2021. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Months of March and April, 2021. Director Chisaki updated the Board on staffing changes, and the library's upcoming reopening phases. There have been positive comments on social media about the limited reopening. The LED lighting project is moving forward and is expected to be completed by the end of the fiscal year. It will have paid for itself in four years, so the library will be saving money after that. A portion of the project is being paid for by a grant from Alameda Municipal Power. The Containment Site Grant and the Japantown Historical Marker project are both moving forward and on a parallel timeline. Alameda Reads are still working remotely, but they come in the office when the can. | LibraryBoard/2021-05-12.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2021-11-10.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2021-11-10 | 1 | CITY OF of TERRA MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2021 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:06 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Amber Bales, President Joyce McConeghey Vice President Dimple Kanji, Board Member Kathleen Kearney, Board Member Sara Strickler, Board Member Absent: None Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) None CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of September and October, 2021. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of September 8, 2021. *C. Modified Library Services Report for the Month of August and September, 2021. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY21/22 Expenditures by Fund for September and October, 2021. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Months of September and October, 2021. Director Chisaki reported that there was a small fire in a vent blower under the floor of the library. Staff evacuated and waited at the designated assembly area in the City Hall parking lot until the Fire Department cleared the building. The library closed for the day and reopened the next day. The library is beginning to hold programs. Halloween was great and there were over 100 children | LibraryBoard/2021-11-10.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2020-11-18.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2020-11-18 | 1 | CITY OF of TERRA MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2020 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:03 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Cynthia Silva, President Dorothy Wismar, Vice President Amber Bales, Board Member Kathleen Kearney, Board Member Joyce McConeghey Board Member Absent: None Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) None CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of July August, September and October, 2020. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of July 8, 2020. *C. Financial Report Reflecting FY20/21 Expenditures by Fund for July August, September and October, 2020. *D. Bills for Ratification for the Months of July August, September and October, 2020. Director Chisaki reported that with the recent change to the California COVID-19 purple tier, nothing has changed with library services, as Library Takeout originally began while in the purple tier. The statistics show numbers have gone down, but there is only one location open and with limited hours. Based on that, the numbers are positive. The grab bags are very popular. There are no changes to the Draft Minutes of the July 8, 2020 Library Board meeting. | LibraryBoard/2020-11-18.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2022-03-09.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2022-03-09 | 1 | CITY OF of TERRA ORATEL MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Joyce McConeghey Vice President Dimple Kanji, Board Member Kathleen Kearney, Board Member Sara Strickler, Board Member Absent: Amber Bales, President Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) None CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of January and February, 2022. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of January 12, 2022. *C. Modified Library Services Report for the Months of December, 2021 and January, 2022. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY21/22 Expenditures by Fund for January and February, 2022. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Months of January and February, 2022. Director Chisaki reported that the City's mask mandate will end on Monday, March 14, 2022. Face masks will be strongly encouraged within city buildings. The Dewey's Friends Café opened on February 14, 2022. Eating is allowed outside in the courtyard only. In-person Children's programming will begin the week of April 4. Ticketing system may be used to control the number of people attending. The Grogu Library Card campaign is going well. The water bottle fill stations | LibraryBoard/2022-03-09.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2021-09-08.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2021-09-08 | 1 | CITY OF of TERRA ORATEL MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:10 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Amber Bales, President Joyce McConeghey Vice President Kathleen Kearney, Board Member (arrived 6:35 p.m.) Cynthia Silva, Board Member Absent: Dorothy Wismar, Vice President Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) None CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of July and August, 2021. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of July 14, 2021. *C. Modified Library Services Report for the Month of June and July, 2021. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY21/22 Expenditures by Fund for July and August, 2021. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Months of July and August, 2021. Director Chisaki reported that all three libraries are open at pre-COVID hours. Physical distancing and masks are required. Adult and Teen programs are scheduled to start in September. Children's programs are not starting yet, but there are plenty of virtual programs and story times. The café will likely open in January. The LED lighting project is complete and paid for. The library | LibraryBoard/2021-09-08.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2007-10-10.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2007-10-10 | 1 | CITY OF of TERRA RATED Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING OCTOBER 10, 2007 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 7:06 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Karen Butter, Vice President Ruth Belikove, Board Member Mike Hartigan, Board Member Absent: Leslie Krongold, President Alan Mitchell, Board Member Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Marsha Merrick, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted and adopted on the Consent Calendar. A. *Report from Library Director highlighting Library Department activities for the month of October 2007. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board meeting of September 12, 2007. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the month of August 2007. Accepted. D. *Report from Finance Department reflecting FY 2006-07 Library expenditures (by fund) through September 2007. Accepted. E. *Bills for ratification. Approved. Vice President Butter inquired whether the annual service statistics had been distributed at the last meeting, and Director Chisaki confirmed this. Butter asked if there had been an increase in the budget and Chisaki responded that it had been about 9%, mostly going to maintenance contracts for the new building, building maintenance expenses and part-time salaries. Member Belikove asked if it would help if members of the public asked for longer Library hours. Director Chisaki explained that patrons have written speak outs to this effect, and City Council is fully behind the idea as well. Vice President Butter asked for a motion to accept the Consent Calendar as presented. Member Belikove so moved; Member Hartigan seconded the motion which carried by a 3-0 vote. | LibraryBoard/2007-10-10.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2011-01-12.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2011-01-12 | 1 | CITY OF of TERRA the DRATER Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING January 12, 2011 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:03 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Mike Hartigan, President Suzanne Whyte, Vice President Catherine Atkin, Board Member Nancy Lewis, Board Member Gail Wetzork, Board Member Absent: None Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Marsha Merrick, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so accepted or approved on the Consent Calendar. A. *Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Month of January 2011. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of December 8, 2010. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the Month of November 2010. Accepted. D. *Financial Report Reflecting FY10 Expenditures by Fund for December 2010. Accepted. E. *Bills for Ratification for the Month of December 2010. Approved. Member Lewis had noticed there was a large drop in reference statistics. Director Chisaki responded that staff had forgotten to count questions for a period of time, which led to the lower number. President Hartigan asked for a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Member Wetzork so moved; Vice President Whyte seconded the motion which carried by a 5-0 vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Neighborhood Library Improvement Project (G. Wetzork) Director Chisaki gave a report of the progress to date on the Bay Farm branch renovations. | LibraryBoard/2011-01-12.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2019-01-09.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2019-01-09 | 1 | CITY OF of of $ ORATEIO MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2019 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:11 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Dorothy Wismar, Vice President Kathleen Kearney, Board Member Joyce McConeghey Board Member Absent: Cynthia Silva, President None Amber Bales, Board Member Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) None. CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of November and December, 2018. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of November 14, 2018. *C. Library Services Report for the Months of October and November, 2018. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY17/18 Expenditures by Fund for November and December, 2018. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Months of November and December, 2018. Director Chisaki shared the new launch date for the City's website is January 24, 2019. There is more freedom to add buttons, and there will be access to the new digital services the library is offering - Mango Languages, Kanopy, and Hoopla Digital. The new City Council was sworn in on December 18, 2018. Assistant City Manager Warmerdam is leaving the City for a new position. The newly seated City Council has interviewed the short list of City | LibraryBoard/2019-01-09.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2019-07-10.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2019-07-10 | 1 | CITY OF of of $ ORATEIO MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2019 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:04 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Cynthia Silva, President Dorothy Wismar, Vice President Amber Bales, Board Member Joyce McConeghey Board Member Absent: Kathleen Kearney, Board Member Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) None. CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of May and June, 2019. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of May 8, 2019. *C. Library Services Report for the Month of April and May, 2019. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY18/19 Expenditures by Fund for May and June, 2019. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Months of May and June, 2019. Director Chisaki shared with the board that Supervising Librarian for Adult services will start on July 22, 2019, and the IT Systems Analyst position has completed first round interviews and a candidate should be selected by end of next week. The contract with the Strategic Plan consultant, Ruth Metz, is in place and moving forward. The budget was adopted and the library received and additional $50,000 each year for materials. Alameda Reads has moved back in their building. Public works will scope the sewer lines to see if there is a break in one of the lines causing the moisture. | LibraryBoard/2019-07-10.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2018-07-11.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2018-07-11 | 1 | CITY OF of of $ ORATEIO MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 2018 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Kathleen Kearney, President Amber Bales, Board Member Cynthia Silva, Vice President Dorothy Wismar, Board Member Absent: Travis Wilson, Board Member Staff: Marlon Romero, Supervising Librarian Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) None. CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of May and June, 2018. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of May 9, 2018. *C. Library Services Report for the Months of April and May, 2018. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY17/18 Expenditures by Fund for May and June, 2018. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Months of May and June, 2018. Supervising Librarian Romero shared with the board that the summer reading program is underway and going well. The Children's End of Summer Reading Party is scheduled for Wednesday, August 1 at 6:30pm and the board should have received invites. The computer lab update is complete. Katrina Dikitanan is the new part-time Library Associate for the lab and new classes should start in September. A report by Barclay Ogden was included in the packet as part of the California Preservation Program. Director Chisaki welcomes any questions or recommendations. | LibraryBoard/2018-07-11.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2019-03-13.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2019-03-13 | 1 | CITY OF of of $ ORATEIO MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2019 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Cynthia Silva, President Dorothy Wismar, Vice President Amber Bales, Board Member Kathleen Kearney, Board Member Joyce McConeghey Board Member Absent: None Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS. AGENDA (Public Comment) None. CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of January and February, 2019. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of November 14, 2018 and January 9, 2019. *C. Library Services Report for the Months of December, 2018 and January, 2019. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY17/18 Expenditures by Fund for January and February, 2019. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Months of January and February, 2019. Director Chisaki shared that the unsheltered are becoming an issue. One in particular has been issued a trespass warning because he screams obscenities and scares patrons and staff. A knife was found hidden in the collection and staff are starting to feel unsafe. Comfort and safety of the community and staff are a priority, so the library is looking into hiring a part-time security person to patrol inside and outside the building. The library is having issues in the parking lot with businesses parking in the lot. Signs will be | LibraryBoard/2019-03-13.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2018-03-14.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2018-03-14 | 1 | CITY OF of of $ ORATEIO MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 2018 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:06 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Kathleen Kearney, President Amber Bales, Board Member Cynthia Silva, Vice President Travis Wilson, Board Member Dorothy Wismar, Board Member Absent: None Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) None. CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of January and February 2018. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of January 10, 2018. *C. Library Services Report for the Months of December 2017 & January 2018. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY17/18 Expenditures by Fund for January and February 2018. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Months of January and February 2018. Director Chisaki informed the board that with the bad weather, there are more homeless challenges. They are welcome, but must comply with the Behavior Policy. The library has hired three full-time employees to fill vacancies of employees that recently retired. The recruitment for part-time Library Associate is completed and part-time Library Specialist is coming. The library is the venue for three programs presented by Friends of Wadi Foquin. The first of the three programs went well. There were no complaints after the original complaints. The second program will be an author program and the third will | LibraryBoard/2018-03-14.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2019-05-08.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2019-05-08 | 1 | CITY OF of of $ ORATEIO MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2019 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:01 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Cynthia Silva, President Dorothy Wismar, Vice President Amber Bales, Board Member Joyce McConeghey Board Member Absent: Kathleen Kearney, Board Member Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) None. CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of March and April, 2019. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of March 13, 2019. *C. Library Services Report for the Month of February and March, 2019. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY18/19 Expenditures by Fund for March and April, 2019. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Months of March and April, 2019. Director Chisaki shared with the board that Supervising Librarian, Cosette Ratliff, has retired and is moving to England. Her going away party was last week and her gift was an annual pass to the national parks in England. Senior Librarian, Hallie Fields, has stepped up as the lead in Adult Services. The interviews for Cosette's replacement will be in early June and the selection is expected to be made before June 19, 2019. Staff Development Day went well. The number of issues with the regular unsheltered have dropped which may be due to the Police telling the person that was most disruptive that he's not allowed in the | LibraryBoard/2019-05-08.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2018-05-09.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2018-05-09 | 1 | CITY OF of of $ ORATEIO MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 2018 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:10 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Kathleen Kearney, President Amber Bales, Board Member Cynthia Silva, Vice President Dorothy Wismar, Board Member Absent: Travis Wilson, Board Member Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) None. CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of March and April, 2018. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of March 14, 2018. *C. Library Services Report for the Months of February and March, 2018. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY17/18 Expenditures by Fund for March and April, 2018. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Months of March and April, 2018. Director Chisaki highlighted items from her letter to the Board. Plans for disaster planning were included in the Board letter and Director Chisaki welcomed comments from the Board. Alameda Reads is doing great work and invited the Board to stop by if they ever get a chance. Door count and circulation numbers are slowly increasing, otherwise all other statistics are status quo. Library is looking to hire part-time librarians because there is a need for weekend coverage at the branch libraries. The job posting will remain open and applicants will be interviewed on an ongoing basis. | LibraryBoard/2018-05-09.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2018-11-14.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2018-11-14 | 1 | CITY OF of of $ ORATEIO MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2018 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Cynthia Silva, President Dorothy Wismar, Vice President Amber Bales, Board Member Kathleen Kearney, Board Member Absent: None Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) None. CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of July August, September and October, 2018. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of July 11, 2018. *C. Library Services Report for the Months of June, July, August and September, 2018. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY17/18 Expenditures by Fund for July, August, September and October, 2018. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Months of July, August, September and October, 2018. Director Chisaki explained to the board that the Alameda Reads statistics look different because they are changing the way they report which will give a better snapshot of what they are doing. Data base use is expected to trend up due to the Connect Code project. New borrower counts in August went up because all Connect Codes are counted as new borrowers. The director wants to ask for two new staff positions as the new two-year budget process is expected to begin in February. President Silva asked if a new board member has been nominated. Director Chisaki responded that the mayor nominated Joyce McConeghey | LibraryBoard/2018-11-14.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2019-09-11.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2019-09-11 | 1 | CITY OF of of $ ORATEIO MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, SEPTMBER 11, 2019 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:03 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Cynthia Silva, President Dorothy Wismar, Vice President Kathleen Kearney, Board Member Joyce McConeghey Board Member Absent: Amber Bales, Board Member Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) Maria McCord introduced herself to the board. She is currently working on an MLS degree to become a librarian, and is here to observe. CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of July and August, 2019. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of July 10, 2019, and the Special Library Board Meeting of August 7, 2019. *C. Library Services Report for the Month of June and July, 2019. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY19/20 Expenditures by Fund for July and August, 2019. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Months of July and August, 2019. Director Chisaki shared with the board that the Library's IT Systems Analyst Matt Hagedorn has started working. She is happy to have him on board and he is happy to work here. The first round interviews for the Librarian I School Resource Services Liaison are set for September 19, 2019. The part-time Library Specialist interviews are tomorrow and there are two openings for the position. | LibraryBoard/2019-09-11.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2016-07-13.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2016-07-13 | 1 | CITY OF of of for TERRA ORATEID MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 2016 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:03 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Catherine Atkin, President Kathleen Kearney, Board Member Gertrude Woods, Board Member Absent: Suzanne Whyte, Vice President Nancy Lewis, Board Member Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) None. CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of May and June 2016. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of May 11, 2016. *C. Library Services Report for the Months of April and May 2016. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY1 15 Expenditures by Fund for May and June 2016. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Months of May and June 2016. Director Chisaki informed the Board that the West End Branch door count numbers decreased due to an issue that has now been resolved. There was an increase in the number of database searches in May due to the school site visits demonstrating how searches work. Boys and Girls circulation numbers decreased in April and May, and may have been due to the School Resource Services Liaison leaving. The numbers are expected to rebound with the new employee, Sarah Burkey, taking over the position. When the ILS contract was presented to the City Council, there were no issues or questions. The Resolution of Support was attached and the contract was signed. There have been meetings with the vendor to discuss timeline | LibraryBoard/2016-07-13.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2008-04-09.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2008-04-09 | 1 | CITY OF ve TERKA Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING April 9, 2008 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Leslie Krongold, President Ruth Belikove, Board Member Alan Mitchell, Board Member Mike Hartigan, Board Member Absent: Karen Butter, Vice President Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Marsha Merrick, Recording Secretary President Krongold opened the meeting with a moment of silence for Mark Hanna, long-time Library supporter and husband of Lois R. Hanna who had also passed away recently. Board and public members present shared their memories of Mr. Hanna. A combined memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, April 12, 2008. CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or adopted on the Consent Calendar. A. *Report from Library Director highlighting Library Department activities for the month of April 2008. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board meeting of March 12, 2008. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the month of February 2008. Accepted. D. *Report from Finance Department reflecting FY 2007-08 Library expenditures (by fund) through March 2008. Accepted. E. *Bills for ratification for the month of March 2008. Approved. President Krongold asked about the Library's weeding method, and Director Chisaki gave a detailed explanation of the steps involved in the process. President Krongold asked for a motion to accept the Consent Calendar as presented. Member Mitchell so moved; Member Belikove seconded the motion which carried by a 4-0 vote. | LibraryBoard/2008-04-09.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2008-08-13.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2008-08-13 | 1 | CITY of TERRA Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING August 13, 2008 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:01 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Mike Hartigan, Vice President Karen Butter, Board Member Alan Mitchell, Board Member Gail Wetzork, Board Member Absent: Ruth Belikove, President Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Marsha Merrick, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted and adopted on the Consent Calendar. A. *Report from Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Month of August 2008. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Special Library Board Meeting of July 8, 2008. Approved. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of July 9, 2008. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the Month of June 2008. Accepted. D. *Financial Report Reflecting FY 2008-09 Expenditures by Fund Through July 2008. Accepted. E. *Bills for Ratification for the Month of July 2008. Approved. There were no comments from the Board, so Vice President Hartigan asked for a motion to accept the Consent Calendar as presented. Member Wetzork so moved; Member Mitchell seconded the motion, which carried by a 4-0 vote. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (Public Comment) None. | LibraryBoard/2008-08-13.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2016-03-09.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2016-03-09 | 1 | CITY of of DRAFT MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2016 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:10 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Catherine Atkin, President Kathleen Kearney, Board Member Nancy Lewis, Board Member Suzanne Whyte, Vice President Absent: Gertrude Woods, Board Member Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) None. CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of January and February 2016. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of January 13, 2016. *C. Library Services Report for the Months of December 2015 and January 2016. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY15/16 Expenditures by Fund for January and February 2016. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Month of January and February 2016. Director Chisaki informed the Board that the new City Manager started on Monday and has more than 25 years of experience in the public sector. She is coming to us by way of Moraga as their Town Manager. The City also hired a new IT Director that has been charged with creating a new strategic plan for the City's technology. She is looking at the technology in place to see what is working and what is not. A | LibraryBoard/2016-03-09.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2017-01-11.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2017-01-11 | 1 | CITY of of MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2017 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:05 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Catherine Atkin, Board Member Kathleen Kearney, Vice President Nancy Lewis, Board Member Gertrude Woods, Board Member Suzanne Whyte, President Absent: None Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) None. CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of November and December 2016. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of November 9, 2016. *C. Library Services Report for the Months of October and November 2016. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY16/17 Expenditures by Fund for November and December 2016. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Months of November and December 2016. Director Chisaki informed the Board that the ILS project is on schedule and moving forward. The public component was completed first. The next phase is for back of house functions, such as ordering new materials. The security gate installation at the Café entrance will be completed soon. | LibraryBoard/2017-01-11.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2016-01-13.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2016-01-13 | 1 | CITY of of MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2016 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Catherine Atkin, President Kathleen Kearney, Board Member Nancy Lewis, Board Member Suzanne Whyte, Vice President Gertrude Woods, Board Member Absent: None Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) None. CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of November and December 2015. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of November 18, 2015. *C. Library Services Report for the Months of October and November 2015. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY15/16 Expenditures by Fund for November and December 2015. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Month of November and December 2015. Director Chisaki discussed a letter from a library patron that suggested changes to the library, such as lighting options and rolling bookshelves, as well as fundraising ideas to pay for the changes. Director Chisaki informed the Board that there are currently shades on the windows, and for earthquake safety, the bookshelves are fixed. Director Chisaki does not support the patron's recommendations. | LibraryBoard/2016-01-13.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2015-01-14.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2015-01-14 | 1 | CITY of of MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2015 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Catherine Atkin, President Michael Hartigan, Board Member Nancy Lewis, Board Member Gail Wetzork, Board Member Absent: Suzanne Whyte, Vice President Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) Director Chisaki introduced new Supervising Librarian of Technology and Technical Services, Marlon Romero, to the Board. Marlon was formerly the Library's part time Library Specialist. He is excited to be back at the Library and is looking forward to working with the Board. CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of November and December 2014. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of November 12, 2014. *C. Library Services Report for the Months of October 2014 and November 2014. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY14 Expenditures by Fund for November and December 2014. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Month of November and December 2014. Director Chisaki mentioned the Board letter didn't include an update on the project to renovate the shelving area at the entrance of the library because the Foundation has not asked for suggestions for a new fundraising project. If the Foundation asks for fundraising campaign ideas, she will suggest this project. | LibraryBoard/2015-01-14.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2017-07-12.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2017-07-12 | 1 | CITY of of MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, JULY 12, 2017 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:03 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Kathleen Kearney, Vice President Cynthia Silva, Board Member Amber Bales, Board Member Dorothy Wismar, Board Member Absent: Travis Wilson, Board Member Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) None. CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of May and June 2017. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of May 10, 2017. *C. Library Services Report for the Months of April and May 2017. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY16/17 Expenditures by Fund for May and June 2017. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Months of May and June 2017. Director Chisaki explained to the Board the format of the Consent Calendar and what each items include. The Library received seven Little Free Libraries from a non-profit and will be installed in parks throughout Alameda, but particularly on the west end. The first one will be in front of the Recreation and Parks Department building. These libraries will be stocked with advance reader copies given by publishers. | LibraryBoard/2017-07-12.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2015-07-08.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2015-07-08 | 1 | CITY of of MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2015 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Catherine Atkin, President Nancy Lewis, Board Member Suzanne Whyte, Vice President Absent: None Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) None. CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of May and June 2015. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of May 13, 2015. *C. Library Services Report for the Months of April and May 2015. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY14 Expenditures by Fund for May and June 2015. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Month of May and June 2015. Director Chisaki reported that the library's budget looks fine for the end of the fiscal year. The library's numbers came in under budget. As far as activity reports, the numbers are still being worked on. Adjustments were made to Wi-Fi login counts so when patrons were disconnected and re-logged in they were only counted once. Now the numbers are smaller, but more accurate. Numbers were also corrected for self-checkout. The door counter at WEB was looked at, but it has not been determined why the numbers are so low when programs have increased. The door counter at the back door of the main library | LibraryBoard/2015-07-08.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2015-03-11.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2015-03-11 | 1 | CITY of of MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2015 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Catherine Atkin, President Michael Hartigan, Board Member Nancy Lewis, Board Member Suzanne Whyte, Vice President Absent: Gail Wetzork, Board Member Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) None. CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of January and February 2015. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of January 14, 2015. *C. Library Services Report for the Months of December 2014 and January 2015. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY 14 Expenditures by Fund for January and February 2015. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Month of January and February 2015. | LibraryBoard/2015-03-11.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2017-03-08.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2017-03-08 | 1 | CITY of of MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 2017 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:05 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Kathleen Kearney, Vice President Nancy Lewis, Board Member Gertrude Woods, Board Member Suzanne Whyte, President Absent: Catherine Atkin, Board Member Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) None. CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of January and February 2017. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of January 11, 2017. *C. Library Services Report for the Months of December 2016 and January 2017. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY16/17 Expenditures by Fund for January and February 2017. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Months of January and February 2017. Director Chisaki reported that the Little Free Libraries will be delivered to Alameda Recreation and Park Department (ARPD) for installation in parks. Board Member Woods commented that there was concern that the Little Free Libraries will take money away from the library. Director Chisaki explained that the books that will be the starting collection will be the Advanced Reader copies from Publishers, which are free and cannot be resold. | LibraryBoard/2017-03-08.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2017-05-10.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2017-05-10 | 1 | CITY of of MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 2017 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:03 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Suzanne Whyte, President Kathleen Kearney, Vice President Catherine Atkin, Board Member Nancy Lewis, Board Member Absent: Gertrude Woods, Board Member Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) Dorothy Wismar said hello to the Board and thanked them for allowing her to sit in on the meeting. CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of March and April 2017. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of March 8, 2017. *C. Library Services Report for the Months of February 2017 and March 2017. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY16/17 Expenditures by Fund for March and April 2017. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Months of March and April 2017. Director Chisaki reported that the Little Free Libraries have been completed. The Recreation & Parks Department will decide the installation date. Advanced reader copies are stocking the libraries, so no books are coming out of the collection. Board Member Lewis asked for clarification as to what the advanced reader copies are. Director Chisaki explained that they are pre-publication proofs that may have some spelling errors and editing issues, but they are free copies from the publisher. Several publishers were notified and are on board with use of their books. | LibraryBoard/2017-05-10.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2016-05-11.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2016-05-11 | 1 | CITY of of MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2016 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:04 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Kathleen Kearney, Board Member Nancy Lewis, Board Member Suzanne Whyte, Vice President Gertrude Woods, Board Member Absent: Catherine Atkin, President Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) None. CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of March and April 2016. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of March 9, 2016. *C. Library Services Report for the Months of February and March 2016. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY15/16 Expenditures by Fund for March and April 2016. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Month of March and April 2016. Director Chisaki informed the Board that the Board Member Kearney attended the City Council meeting to accept the Earth Day Proclamation on behalf of the library. It provided an opportunity for the cable viewers to hear about the many programs the library offers. The Bay Farm School's "Journey Through Time" exhibit is now on display on the second floor of the Main Library. | LibraryBoard/2016-05-11.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2015-05-13.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2015-05-13 | 1 | CITY of of MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2015 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Catherine Atkin, President Michael Hartigan, Board Member Nancy Lewis, Board Member Suzanne Whyte, Vice President Gail Wetzork, Board Member Absent: None Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) None. CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of March and April 2015. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of March 11, 2015. *C. Library Services Report for the Months of February and March 2015. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY 14 Expenditures by Fund for March and April 2015. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Month of March and April 2015. | LibraryBoard/2015-05-13.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2014-11-12.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2014-11-12 | 1 | CITY of of MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2014 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:05 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Catherine Atkin, President Suzanne Whyte, Vice President Michael Hartigan, Board Member Nancy Lewis, Board Member Gail Wetzork, Board Member (arrived at 6:06 p.m.) Absent: None Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) None. CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of September and October 2014. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of September 10, 2014. *C. Library Services Report for the Months of August 2014 and September 2014. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY 14 Expenditures by Fund for September and October 2014. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Month of September and October 2014. Director Chisaki shared information on the War Ink project out of Contra Costa County, in collaboration with other libraries, including the Alameda Free Library, to find war veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan with tattoos that express memories and feelings from the war. Twenty four California veterans from all branches of the military were chosen to share their stories of why they were tattooed and what they | LibraryBoard/2014-11-12.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2015-11-18.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2015-11-18 | 1 | CITY of of MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2015 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:03 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Catherine Atkin, President Kathleen Kearney, Board Member Nancy Lewis, Board Member Suzanne Whyte, Vice President Gertrude Woods, Board Member Absent: None Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary Each Library Board member gave a brief introduction for the two new board members. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) None. CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of September and October 2015. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of July 8, 2015. *C. Library Services Report for the Months of June, July, August, and September 2015. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY15 Expenditures by Fund for July, August, September, and October 2015. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Month of July, August, September, and October 2015. | LibraryBoard/2015-11-18.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2017-11-08.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2017-11-08 | 1 | CITY of of MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2017 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:04 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Kathleen Kearney, President Amber Bales, Board Member Cynthia Silva, Vice President Travis Wilson, Board Member (Arrived at 6:06 p.m.) Dorothy Wismar, Board Member Absent: None Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) None. CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of September and October 2017. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of September 13, 2017. *C. Library Services Report for the Months of August and September 2017. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY17/18 Expenditures by Fund for September and October 2017. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Months of September and October 2017. Director Chisaki announced she received the go ahead to ask at mid-year budget to do a Capital Project for the West End Library and completely air condition the building. If there are hot days, all three libraries can be announced as cooling centers. When there was smoke from nearby fires, smoke could be smelled in the building. Patrons were told even though smoke could be smelled in the building, it was | LibraryBoard/2017-11-08.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2014-09-10.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2014-09-10 | 1 | CITY of of MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2014 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Catherine Atkin, President Suzanne Whyte, Vice President Michael Hartigan, Board Member Nancy Lewis, Board Member Gail Wetzork, Board Member Absent: None Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) None. CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of July and August 2014. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of July 9, 2014. *C. Library Services Report for the Months of June 2014 and July 2014. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY14 Expenditures by Fund for July and August 2014. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Month of July and August 2014. Director Chisaki reported that the Library has received a grant to purchase a Book Bike. The order has been placed and will be assembled in Philadelphia. Staff will load up the bike with reading material appropriate for the destination and ride to various events and venues to issue library cards and check out material. | LibraryBoard/2014-09-10.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2017-09-13.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2017-09-13 | 1 | CITY of of MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2017 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Kathleen Kearney, President Cynthia Silva, Vice President Travis Wilson, Board Member Dorothy Wismar, Board Member Absent: Amber Bales, Board Member Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) None. CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of July and August 2017. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of July 12, 2017. *C. Library Services Report for the Months of June and July 2017. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY17/18 Expenditures by Fund for July and August 2017. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Months of July and August 2017. Director Chisaki reported that summer programs have concluded and the library is gearing up for the fall. The library served as an unofficial cooling center during the recent heat wave. There have been no complaints about summer programs, and there hasn't been much of a response from adults on their satisfaction with Adult Summer Reading. There is a survey on the library's webpage to see which programs adults are interested in. There is an art docent lecture coming up and they tend to draw large crowds. The first Little Free Library has been installed in front of Alameda Recreation and Parks | LibraryBoard/2017-09-13.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2016-09-14.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2016-09-14 | 1 | CITY of of MINUTES OF THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2016 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Catherine Atkin, President Kathleen Kearney, Board Member Nancy Lewis, Board Member Gertrude Woods, Board Member Suzanne Whyte, Vice President Absent: None Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Lori Amaya, Recording Secretary ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA (Public Comment) None. CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Months of July and August 2016. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of July 13, 2016. *C. Library Services Report for the Months of June and July 2016. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY16/17 Expenditures by Fund for July and August 2016. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Months of July and August 2016. Director Chisaki informed the Board that the last Strategic Plan update is through 2019 and doesn't think there are any revisions necessary. | LibraryBoard/2016-09-14.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2008-01-09.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2008-01-09 | 1 | CITY of of TERKA RATED Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING January 9, 2008 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 7:03 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Leslie Krongold, President Karen Butter, Vice President Ruth Belikove, Board Member Alan Mitchell, Board Member Mike Hartigan, Board Member Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Marsha Merrick, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted and adopted on the Consent Calendar. A. *Report from Library Director highlighting Library Department activities for the months of December 2007 and January 2008. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board meeting of November 14, 2007, and revised minutes from the Library Board meeting of September 12, 2007. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the months of October and November 2007. Accepted. D. *Report from Finance Department reflecting FY 2007-08 Library expenditures (by fund) through December 2007. Accepted. E. Bills for ratification for the months of November and December 2007. Approved. Member Mitchell inquired about the new bi-lingual storytimes. Director Chisaki said that there will be Russian and Japanese storytimes starting soon that will be led by volunteers. President Krongold asked what the meaning is of "one-on-one" meetings with SunCal, the Alameda Point developer. Director Chisaki explained these meetings would be held between the developer and each group with an interest. The next large public meeting is scheduled for January 30th Member Butter described for the board how the previous public meeting on December 13th had gone. | LibraryBoard/2008-01-09.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2008-04-29.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2008-04-29 | 1 | CITY of of TERKA RATED Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD SPECIAL MEETING April 29, 2008 The special meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:05 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Leslie Krongold, President Karen Butter, Vice President Ruth Belikove, Board Member Alan Mitchell, Board Member Mike Hartigan, Board Member Absent: None Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director WORKSHOP ON LIBRARY STRATEGIC PLAN PROJECT The Board reviewed and discussed survey results, and provided input for the Strategic Planning Committee's next meeting. PUBLIC COMMENT None. ADJOURNMENT Vice President Butter made a motion to adjourn the Special Meeting at 8:05 p.m. Member Mitchell seconded the motion which carried by a 5-0 vote. Respectfully submitted, Jane Chisaki Library Director and Secretary to the Library Board This special meeting's agenda was posted 72 hours in advance in accordance with the Brown Act. | LibraryBoard/2008-04-29.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2008-05-14.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2008-05-14 | 1 | CITY OF DRATEID Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING May 14, 2008 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:12 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Leslie Krongold, President Karen Butter, Vice President Mike Hartigan, Board Member Absent: Ruth Belikove, Board Member Alan Mitchell, Board Member Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Marsha Merrick, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted and adopted on the Consent Calendar. A. *Report from Library Director highlighting Library Department activities for the month of May 2008. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board meeting of April 9, 2008. Approved. *Draft Minutes of the Special Library Board meeting of April 29, 2008. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the month of March 2008. Accepted. D. *Report from Finance Department reflecting FY 2007-08 Library expenditures (by fund) through April 2008. Accepted. E. *Bills for ratification for the month of April 2008. Approved. Vice President Butter observed that the Library had spent 83% of its budget, and wondered if anything would be given back. Director Chisaki expects only a small amount to be left at the end of the year, and explained that revenues haven't been as high as projected. Butter requested that the Board get a look at what the original 2008 budget numbers were before any cuts had been made. Chisaki will provide this information at the next board meeting. President Krongold asked about the little girl recently identified in the vintage photo mentioned in the Director's letter to the board. Chisaki talked about how thrilled she was to hear from Lynn Janvier, now Lynn Parodi, and said that the Alameda Sun may try to do a follow-up article with her. | LibraryBoard/2008-05-14.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2006-12-13.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2006-12-13 | 1 | CITY OF TERKA ORATEID Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD DECEMBER 13, 2006 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 7:05 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Karen Butter, President Ruth Belikove, Vice President Leslie Krongold, Board Member Alan Mitchell, Board Member Mark Schoenrock, Board Member Absent: None Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Marsha Merrick, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted and adopted on the Consent Calendar. A. *Report from Library Director highlighting Library Department activities for the month of December 2006. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board meeting of November 8, 2006. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the month of October 2006. Accepted. D. *Report from Finance Department reflecting FY 2005-06 Library expenditures (by fund) through November 2006. Accepted. E. Bills for ratification. Approved. Board Member Schoenrock asked why our payments to Baker & Taylor for the Opening Day Collection only totaled $20,000. Actually, Baker & Taylor was paid on two different check registers during the month of November for a total payment of close to $65,000. The library is still waiting for additional billings to come in for the Opening Day Collection. Board President Butter asked for a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Board Member Krongold so moved; Vice President Belikove seconded the motion which carried by a 5-0 vote. | LibraryBoard/2006-12-13.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2007-04-11.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2007-04-11 | 1 | CITY OF TERNA RATED Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING April 11, 2007 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 7:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Karen Butter, President Ruth Belikove, Vice President Leslie Krongold, Board Member Mark Schoenrock, Board Member Absent: Alan Mitchell, Board Member Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Marsha Merrick, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted and adopted on the Consent Calendar. A. *Report from Library Director highlighting Library Department activities for the month of April 2007. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board meeting of March 14, 2007. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the month of February 2007. Accepted. D. *Report from Finance Department reflecting FY 2006-07 Library expenditures (by fund) through March 2007. Accepted. E. *Bills for ratification. Approved. President Butter asked if the current budget was overspent, and Director Chisaki replied that overall the Library was still in good shape. The City Manager had advised Chisaki that she would not be granting additional monies in this budget cycle, and wanted to see where the Library ended up at the end of the fiscal year. Adjustments will be made going forward for next year's budget. Member Schoenrock asked if storytimes were at a seasonal low. Director Chisaki said that coming out of the holidays it is always that way, but it will pick up with summer coming. | LibraryBoard/2007-04-11.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2009-09-09.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2009-09-09 | 1 | CITY OF an se & TERIA ORATEIO Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING September 9, 2009 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:11 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Mike Hartigan, President Karen Butter, Vice President Gail Wetzork, Board Member Absent: None Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Marsha Merrick, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or approved on the Consent Calendar. A. *Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for September 2009. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of August 20, 2009. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the Month of July 2009. Accepted. D. *Financial Report Reflecting FY 10 Expenditures by Fund for August 2009. Accepted. E. *Bills for Ratification for the Month of August 2009. Approved. President Hartigan asked for a minor wording change to the August minutes on page 2 under Unfinished Business, item A, paragraph 4 which reads in part " but would have liked to have been involved in the decision Recording Secretary Merrick will change this to read " but would have liked to have seen the NLIP involved in the decision " - this statement was made in regards to hiring a lighting consultant for the branch improvement project. Vice President Butter asked if the issues with the financial reports had been resolved. Director Chisaki explained that the budget numbers had not been dropped in yet, so the encumbrances/expenditures still make it look as though the Library is over budget in all accounts. The check register accounting period issue has been discussed with Finance; this is a "canned report" and apparently has always printed out this way. Finance has put in a trouble ticket with the vendor, SunGard, to see if they have a way to fix the report so that the selection criteria and accounting period match up. | LibraryBoard/2009-09-09.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2006-01-11.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2006-01-11 | 1 | CP Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD January 11, 2006 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 7:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Ruth Belikove, Vice President arrived 7:04 p.m. Karen Butter, Board Member Alan Mitchell, Board Member Mark Schoenrock, Board Member Absent: Leslie Krongold, President Acting Library Director Jane Chisaki, Secretary Staff: David Hall, Technical Services Supervisor Jenna Gaber, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted and adopted on the Consent Calendar. A. *Report from Library Director highlighting Library Department activities for the month of January 2006. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board meeting of December 14, 2005. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the month of November 2005. Accepted. D. *Report from Finance Department reflecting FY 2004-05 Library expenditures (by fund) through December 2005. Accepted. E. *Bills for ratification. Approved. Board member Schoenrock noted on the Library Services report that the Door count and Check-outs for the branch libraries are the same. Supervising Librarian Hall commented that Jane would check into the numbers are report back to the Board. Board member Mitchell MOVED approval of the Consent Calendar. Board member Schoenrock SECONDED the motion which CARRIED by a unanimous voice vote. | LibraryBoard/2006-01-11.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2009-05-13.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2009-05-13 | 1 | Chy OF N° & TERKA GRATER Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING May 13, 2009 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Ruth Belikove, President Mike Hartigan, Vice President Gail Wetzork, Board Member Absent: Karen Butter, Board Member Alan Mitchell, Board Member Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Marsha Merrick, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so accepted or approved on the Consent Calendar. A. *Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Month of May 2009. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of March 11, 2009. Approved. C. *Library Services Reports for the Months of February and March 2009. Accepted. D. *Financial Report Reflecting FY09 Expenditures by Fund for March and April 2009. Accepted. E. *Bills for Ratification for the Months of March and April 2009. Approved. There were no questions or comments from the Board, so President Belikove asked for a motion to accept the Consent Calendar as presented. Vice President Hartigan so moved; Member Wetzork seconded the motion which carried by a 3-0 vote. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (Public Comment) There were no comments. | LibraryBoard/2009-05-13.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2006-10-11.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2006-10-11 | 1 | Chy OF RE RATER Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD OCTOBER 11, 2006 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 7:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Karen Butter, President Ruth Belikove, Vice President Alan Mitchell, Board Member Leslie Krongold, Board Member Absent: Mark Schoenrock, Board Member Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Marsha Merrick, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted and adopted on the Consent Calendar. A. *Report from Library Director highlighting Library Department activities for the month of October 2006. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board meeting of September 13, 2006. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the month of August 2006. Accepted. D. *Report from Finance Department reflecting FY 2005-06 Library expenditures (by fund) through September 2006. Accepted. E. *Bills for ratification. Approved. Board Member Mitchell questioned the expenditures in Equipment Acquisition which put the Library $16,000+ over budget in that account. Staff will re-direct the charges so they appear under the appropriate line item. President Butter inquired about bottled water services. Library Director Chisaki said the service would not be continued for the Main Library once the move was complete, however, the branches will continue the service due to their aging facilities. | LibraryBoard/2006-10-11.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2008-12-10.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2008-12-10 | 1 | Chy OF the 6 TERRA Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING December 10, 2008 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Ruth Belikove, President Mike Hartigan, Vice President Karen Butter, Board Member Alan Mitchell, Board Member Absent: Gail Wetzork, Board Member Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Marsha Merrick, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or adopted on the Consent Calendar. A. *Report from Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Month of December 2008. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of November 12, 2008. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the Month of October 2008. Accepted. D. *Financial Report Reflecting FY 2008-09 Expenditures by Fund through November 2008. Accepted. E. *Bills for Ratification for the Month of November 2008. Approved. Vice President Hartigan asked why the telephone account is in the negative on the Expenditure Status Report. Director Chisaki explained that each department pays a monthly chargeback to IT (the Library's share is $2,200) for debt still owed on the phone system. Being unaware of this charge, additional money was not budgeted. Hartigan also asked why there is only $15,000 left for electricity this year. Chisaki said a large chunk of money is already encumbered on a purchase order for Alameda Power & Telecom, and the $15,000 is what is left after that, so we are still in very good shape. Chisaki went on to say that if funds become available, there is already a request in to install solar panels on the Library. President Belikove asked for a motion to accept the Consent Calendar as presented. Member Butter so moved; Member Mitchell seconded the motion which carried by a 4-0 vote. | LibraryBoard/2008-12-10.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2012-01-11.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2012-01-11 | 1 | DE Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING JANUARY 11, 2012 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:05pm. ROLL CALL Present: Catherine Atkin, President Suzanne Whyte, Board Member Michael Hartigan, Board Member Gail Wetzork, Board Member Absent: Nancy Lewis, Vice President Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Christina Baines, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so enacted or adopted on the Consent Calendar. *A. Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Month of December 2011. *B. Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of November 9, 2011 (corrected) and December 14, 2011. *C. Library Services Report for the Month of November 2011. *D. Financial Report Reflecting FY12 Expenditures by Fund for December 2011. *E. Bills for Ratification for the Month of December 2011. Board Member Wetzork moved approval, seconded by Board Member Whyte, the items on the consent calendar, the motion carried 4-0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS | LibraryBoard/2012-01-11.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2005-08-10.pdf,2 | LibraryBoard | 2005-08-10 | 2 | F. *Report from Finance Department reflecting FY 2004-05 Library expenditures (by fund) through July 05. Accepted. G. *Bills for ratification. Approved. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Election of Officers Board member Schoenrock NOMINATED Leslie Krongold for Board President. Board member Mitchell SECONDED the motion which CARRIED by a unanimous voice vote. Board member Schoenrock NOMINATED Ruth Belikove for Vice President. Board member Mitchell SECONDED the motion which CARRIED by a unanimous voice vote. Board member Mitchell passed out Liberry Jam from Humboldt County library. He commented that they had raised over $10,000 selling jam as a fundraiser and suggested we consider something similar. NEW BUSINESS A. Library Building Team (M. Hartigan) Mike Hartigan reported that the library project is 27% complete and on budget. Board member Schoenrock asked how the art was approved for the new building. Library Director Hardie explained that when the Public Art Committee was not yet a Commission it had approved five pieces of art for the new main library. The five art pieces then had to be approved by the Parks & Recreation Commission. The Commission only approved four pieces and rejected the fifth piece. Since the Art Committee is now the Art Commission it is no longer required to get Parks & Recreation to approve public art. Therefore, the fifth previously unapproved piece of art is now being grandfathered in. Vice President Belikove asked about the glass panels on the staircase of the new building. Ms. Hardie explained that there would be clear glass beneath the railing. Stained glass will not be used on the staircase but there will be stained glass opportunities in other areas of the library. B. Alameda Free Library Foundation (R. Belikove) Vice President Belikove reported that the Library Foundation was still getting organized after a change in administration. They continue to receive training in fundraising. Lois Hanna has donated $10,000 to the Foundation. President Krongold asked if the cruise is still being consider… | LibraryBoard/2005-08-10.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2011-02-09.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2011-02-09 | 1 | GITY OF TERRA Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING February 9, 2011 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Mike Hartigan, President Suzanne Whyte, Vice President Catherine Atkin, Board Member Nancy Lewis, Board Member Gail Wetzork, Board Member Absent: None Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Marsha Merrick, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so accepted or approved on the Consent Calendar. A. *Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Month of February 2011. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of January 12, 2010. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the Month of December 2010. Accepted. D. *Financial Report Reflecting FY10 Expenditures by Fund for January 2010. Accepted. E. *Bills for Ratification for the Month of January 2010, Approved. There were no questions from the Board, so President Hartigan asked for a motion to accept the Consent Calendar as presented. Vice President Whyte so moved; Member Wetzork seconded the motion which carried by a 5-0 vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Neighborhood Library Improvement Project (G. Wetzork) Director Chisaki showed pictures of the West End Branch with the trees removed. Chisaki told of the landscaping work stoppage initiated by Public Works the previous Friday; all was settled and back in motion by the following Monday, and work should be completed in two weeks. Member Wetzork had seen the Bay Farm Branch with its improvements and was very impressed, especially with the new signage in front. The Grand Re-Opening is scheduled for Tuesday, March 8 at 2:00. | LibraryBoard/2011-02-09.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2009-12-09.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2009-12-09 | 1 | GITY TERKA Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING December 9, 2009 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:01 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Mike Hartigan, President Karen Butter, Vice President Suzanne Whyte, Board Member Kristy Perkins, Board Member Absent: Gail Wetzork, Board Member Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Marsha Merrick, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so accepted or approved on the Consent Calendar. A. *Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for December 2009. Accepted. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of November 12, 2009. Approved. C. *Library Services Report for the Month of October 2009. Accepted. D. *Financial Report Reflecting FY10 Expenditures by Fund for November 2009. Accepted. E. *Bills for Ratification for the Month of November 2009. Approved. President Hartigan asked for two changes to the November meetings draft minutes under item 4. A. In relation to the Neighborhood Library Improvement Project, the draft minutes stated the project was " now into the construction phase. which should have read " now into the construction documents phase Additionally, there was a statement from a Noll & Tam letter regarding how they had based their soft costs " on a construction budget of 1.6 million" which should have read "on a construction budget of 2.1 million". Recording Secretary Merrick will make these changes to the minutes as noted. President Hartigan asked if the number of open hours were going to be added to the services report as it would be useful for comparisons. Director Chisaki will make the addition. Vice President Butter noted the large difference in database search numbers; Chisaki explained these are counted differently now. Hartigan asked why Internet log-ins were unavailable last year; this was due to the switch-over from Veicon. Butter noted that adult circulation needs to go up; Chisaki will check with other libraries to see what their numbers look like. Member … | LibraryBoard/2009-12-09.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2011-11-09.pdf,1 | LibraryBoard | 2011-11-09 | 1 | GUTY PRATER Corrected Minutes of the ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2011 The regular meeting of the Alameda Free Library Board was called to order at 6:03 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Catherine Atkin, President Nancy Lewis, Vice President Suzanne Whyte, Board Member Michael Hartigan, Board Member Gail Wetzork, Board Member Staff: Jane Chisaki, Library Director Christina Baines, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR An asterisk indicates items so accepted or approved on the Consent Calendar. A. *Report from the Library Director Highlighting Activities for the Month of October 2011. B. *Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of October 12, 2011. C. *Library Services Report for the Month of September 2011. D. *Financial Report Reflecting FY12 Expenditures by Fund for October 2011. E. *Bills for Ratification for the Month of October 2011. President Atkin ensured Board Members had an opportunity to review the Consent Calendar items, and there being no comments, called for a motion. Board Member Hartigan made a motion to accept the Consent Calendar as presented; Vice President Lewis seconded the motion. The motion was carried by a 4-0 vote. Board Member Whyte arrives at 6:08pm. UNFINISHED BUSINESS | LibraryBoard/2011-11-09.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2005-09-14.pdf,4 | LibraryBoard | 2005-09-14 | 4 | LIBRARY BOARD COMMUNICATIONS There will be a Bookies by the Bay dinner hosted by the Literacy Departments from Alameda County, Alameda City, Berkeley and Oakland. DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS Acting Library Director reviewed her report with the Board. In addition, she mentioned that she received approval to hire two part-time librarians, one for branches and Adult Reference, and one for the Children's Department. Ms. Chisaki announced that Spooky Night will take place on 10/27/05. ADJOURNMENT Board member Mitchell MOVED to adjourn the meeting at 8:04 p.m. Vice President Belikove SECONDED the motion which CARRIED by a unanimous voice vote. Respectfully submitted, Jane Chisaki Acting Library Director and Secretary to the Library Board | LibraryBoard/2005-09-14.pdf |
LibraryBoard/2005-02-09.pdf,2 | LibraryBoard | 2005-02-09 | 2 | Library Director Hardie handed out invitations to the groundbreaking ceremony. She stated that the Library is spending a minimal amount of money on this ceremony. The State Librarian and Wilma Chan have agreed to speak at the ceremony. NEW BUSINESS A. Library Building Team (M. Hartigan) The building team did not met this month. B. Alameda Free Library Foundation (R. Belikove) Vice President Belikove stated that the Foundation had their second dinner party with the fundraising consultants. Their goal is to raise $500,000. C Friends of the Alameda Free Library (M. Skeen) Molly Skeen reported that there will be a clearance book sale at the "O" Club on the President's Day weekend. D. Library Building Watch (L. Krongold) Library Building Watch did not meet this month. F. Patron suggestions/comments (Speak-Outs) and Library Director's response. None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (Public Comment) Marc Lambert asked if there would still be money to upgrade the branch libraries. Library Director Hardie answered in the affirmative. Mr. Lambert handed out an invitation for a library support event on Friday in San Francisco. LIBRARY BOARD COMMUNICATIONS Vice President Belikove commented on the newspaper article regarding the Berkeley Library's purchase of a $650,000 RFID system to track their books. Board member Butter commented on Unique Management Services. She wonders if it is very beneficial to the library. Library Director Hardie stated that it is teaching patrons that they need to return their books. She feels that it is a very useful in having library items returned in a timely manner along with their unpaid fines. UMS promises that their invoices will always be less than the money we collect. If at anytime invoices exceed revenues, the balance of invoices which exceed revenues will be waived by UMS. Vice President Belikove commented on another article regarding banning gay books in Alabama. DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS Library Director Hardie reported on Day in the District to the Board. Vice President Belikove, Marilyn As… | LibraryBoard/2005-02-09.pdf |
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