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Library Advisory Board
Minutes
February 23, 2011
The Library Advisory Board meeting was called to order by Chairman, Rudy
Widman, at 3:30 PM, in the Fort Pierce Branch Library Conference Room.
Members in attendance: Rudy Widman, Ethel Rowland, Marjorie Harrell
Carnelle Clifton and Linda Hudson. Also in attendance were Susan Jacob, Library
Manager, Ed Werner, Information System Supervisor and Vivian McWilliams,
Senior Staff Assistant. Absent members were Allen Miller, Eloise Cumings, and
Corky Behncke.
The minutes of the October 25, 2010 meeting were approved.
Old Business:
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The Hurston expansion is slowly moving forward. The contractors will
begin as soon as the site plans are approved. The Hurston Branch Library is
estimated to be complete within 6-months once the ground breaking begins.
Friends of the Library Report:
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a) The Volunteer Luncheon is scheduled to be held on April 18. The Friends
are looking for a location to hold the luncheon this year.
b) The Friends had a book sale at Sundaes in the Park, a Learn to Read
sponsored event. The Friends will also sell books at Zora Festival in March.
c) In order to help the expansion of the Hurston Branch Library, the Friends
stepped forward and agreed to a two year commitment to fund $75,000 per
year toward operating expenses.
Library Report
a) The Library is still perusing quotes for security cameras.
b) The Library was given permission to hire a Librarian IV; Branch Services
replace the position, previously held by Susan Jacob. This position will
oversee the branch libraries.
c) A draft of the fiscal year 2012 budget was submitted last month. Every
county department was instructed to submit the same budget this year as
was turned in last year. The Library budget is approximately 3.2 million of
that, 2.2 million is personnel.
d)
Staying up with new technology, the Library introduced Playaways Audio
books. The Library ordered 80 preloaded audio books. They were put into
circulation two weeks ago and all the units are circulating. More Playaways
will be ordered if the pilot program is successful.
Long Rang Plan:
Susan Jacob, Library Manager, made a proposal to the Advisory Board to do
a short 3 year plan and in three years a 3-5 year plan. This plan will include
the input of staff and the Advisory Board. The Advisory Board suggested
that an analysis of goals and objections are included in the 3 year plan short
plan and community evaluations in the 3-5 year plan later. The Advisory
Board agreed to meet monthly to help with the plan.
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The next Library Advisory Board meeting is scheduled for March 23 at 3 PM.
The meeting was adjourned by Chair, Rudy Widman, at 4:36 PM.