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BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES MEETING
<br /> TUESDAY,APRIL 9,2019
<br /> MASIIPEE LIBRARY CONFERENCE ROOM
<br /> Present: Mary LeClair, Joan Lyons, Sandra Horsman,Virginia Scharfenberg, Matthew Auger, Ann MacDonald
<br /> (via telephone), Amanda Hall arrived at 5:10.
<br /> Absent:
<br /> Also Present: Kathy Mahoney—Library Director, Carolyn Savage, Assistant Library Director
<br /> Mary LeClair, chair called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m.
<br /> Public Comment
<br /> None
<br /> Approval of Minutes
<br /> Joan Lyons motioned to approve the Regular Meeting minutes of March 12, 2019 as presented.
<br /> Motion was seconded by Sandra Horsman.
<br /> VOTE: Yes-5.
<br /> Roll Call Vote: Joan Lyons, yes Matthew Auger,yes
<br /> Sandra Horsman,yes Mary LeClair,yes Virginia Scharfenberg, yes
<br /> Strategic Planning: Trustees SOAR Exercise&Discussion
<br /> Strategic Inquiry
<br /> Strengths: talented staff, building and extensive parking, central location, creative adult programming,
<br /> effective, active youth programming, up-to-date technology, collections, CLAMS network, relationship with
<br /> town, availability of meeting rooms, ability to secure grant funds,exceptional leadership, pro-
<br /> active/successful/strong Friends of the Library group, loyal residents and patrons, excellent customer service,
<br /> Native American collection, current/robust/interactive website, outreach/communication(website, digital
<br /> signage, flyers/pamphlets,Mashpee Enterprise column, e-newsletter)
<br /> Strengths chosen as most important: extensive programming, exceptional leadership/talented staff, up-to-date
<br /> technology, network membership.(CLAMS).
<br /> Opportunities: Center of civic life, gathering point/building community,technology assistance-resources,
<br /> continuing education(lifelong learning), expand home delivery, promote library as more than books, library of
<br /> things, collaboration with local businesses, career training/job fairs, info for new residents, cultural events,
<br /> expand programming,teens, expand hours, adult literacy, reach non-library users, accessibility, diversity and
<br /> inclusion, partnering with Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe.
<br /> Aspirations: Be a learning focal point for all ages.
<br /> Results: Evolving services,transforming communities, appreciative learning.
<br /> Meeting Schedule:
<br /> • Next Meeting: 4 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 in the Library Conference Room.
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