11/10/2015 BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES Minutes

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Reports Kathy Mahoney's report for the month of October was discussed. Some highlights included the following: • Mark. Wright congratulated Kathy Mahoney on the budget and narrative she provided for the line items. He said the Goals and budget tie nicely together. The Trustees agreed the goal action plan drafted by Kathy should be submitted to the State. • Kathy reported the IT Director supports getting the computers for the Library and it will be in the IT budget. Kathy met with David DelVeechio and they divided computer replacements in groups and worked out a plan for piecemeal replacement and budget costs for same, • The Trustees agreed Kathy Mahoney should dispose of the old Optelek viewing machine as "surplus" classification. • Kathy advised Town changing security camera vendor so this would be good time to request additional security cameras for the Library. The Trustees agreed. • Kathy shared that the Library is now offering a new online resource called Universal Class that offers classes and tutorials that patron can take at own pace. It is video; audio; and patron can submit questions to teacher. It was funded by a grant funded by the Institute of Museum and Library services and was awarded by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. Personnel Kathy provided draft job descriptions for Trustees to review and approve. Motion: Mark Wright motioned to accept the 2 job descriptions Library Director submitted for Public Services Librarian position and for Staff Librarian position. Kate Milde seconded the motion. VOTE: Yes -5. Roll Call Vote: Joan Lyons, yes Mark Wright, yes Kate Milde, yes John Kowalski, yes Carlo D'Este, yes Library Offen Hours Change. in December Kathy requested the Library building to close 2 hours early at 3 p.m. on Saturday, December 12, to facilitate Chamber's holiday parade on the Mashpce Commons Green. She also asked that the Library shift its open hours from 12-7 to 10-5 on Thursday, December 31 (New Year's Eve), Kathy advised that she sent an email to the Town Manager to let him know she intended to present these requests to the Trustees. Motion: Joan Lyons motioned to close Library at 3 p.m. on Saturday, December 12, 2015 due to Chamber's holiday parade. Mark Wright seconded the motion. VOTE: Yes -5. Roll Call Vote: Joan Lyons, yes Mark Wright, yes Kate Milde, yes John Kowalski, yes Carlo D'Este, yes