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Current Futu re LibraEjStaffing(confinu2dj <br /> The Trustees expressed their grave concerns in trying to operate the library with such a scant headcount and they noted <br /> that this is an emergency situation that must be dealt with immediately,especially since only'3 individuals are scheduled <br /> to work on Saturday, September 29 and on Saturday,,October 13. we cannot have this building open to the public with <br /> only staff here. Accordingly,Jack K walski is to notify S l ctmen"s office of the critical emergency situation and to <br /> request immediate emergency funding to staff the Libra y. <br /> Motion: Sandra Lahart motioned to approve Kathy Mahoney to get emergency funding as needed to staff the Library. <br /> minimally on September 20and October 13th. <br /> Patricia Gamache seconded the motion. <br /> VOTE: Yes-6. <br /> Roll Call vote. John Kowalski,yes Sue McGarry,Yes. <br /> Sandra Lahart,yes Carlo> 'Este,yes. <br /> Chip Bishop,yes Patricia Gama he, Yes. <br /> Carlo 'Este asked that when Jack contacts Selectmen he should remind them thait over the gears this Library has given <br /> thousands of dollars to the Town through the fines collected; over the ycars that amounts to big bucks; and that perhaps <br /> it's tirne that we are allowed to recoup some of that money. <br /> During the discussion the following suggestions,comments,and ideas were presented; <br /> 0 Sandi said Joarme Umay,secretary at Christ the King Church,mentioned she may be willing to volunteer on <br /> Wednesday. <br /> • Chip suggested perhaps go to the Friends to see whether someone would volunteer. <br /> 0 Chip said there was a situation in Barnstable when in a pinch departments can borrow manpower from other <br /> departments—would that work here? <br /> 0 Pat said what about getting staff through l ibliotemps` Kathy said vire have to pay temporary staff through <br /> l ibliot mps, so there is no real advantage to that option. <br /> Chip said we have short-term crisis issues to deal with and should be pursuing all opportunities and at same time <br /> address longi-term needs and c.hallenges. <br /> Final Review of Strateizic Plan <br /> The Trustees revie*ed the draft Strategic Plan document submitted to them by Kathy Mahoney. Highlights of the <br /> discussion included the following: <br /> • Plan reviewed annually and can be changed each year where needed. <br /> Plan is submitted to the Mate. <br /> Plan to be submitted by October I due date.. Mate approves and then Trustees can release to-the public. Carlo <br /> suggested approved Plan be placed in binder form and also placed on the Library website. <br /> • Over %who answered the survey are in the over-60 age group. <br /> Teens who attended Strategic Plan Focus meeting said teen room needs programs. In the survey,the +group <br /> said we should have teen programs. <br /> Sue suggested having replacement schedule for furnishings...even if last thing done in gear-five. <br /> Chip asked whether we can update Library website and make presentation nicer and more user-friendly. Kathy <br /> said she recently spore with Worn Mayo and he is looking into what can be done to re-design...also Chip asked <br /> whether or not it can be done thiough an outside web designer. <br /> Kathy said she will pull out the action plan for this year. <br /> 2 <br />