ROXBURY FREE LIBRARY TRUSTEES MEETING, TUESDAY OCTOBER 14, 5 PM
Present: Elizabeth Carney, Carl Ellis, Sandra Carrillo, Jane Pincus, Ryan Zajac
Absent: Don Breivogel-Williams Visitors: Cynthia Sandusky, Robin Russell
SEPTEMBER MINUTES: Reviewed and Approved
TREASURER’S REPORT: Reviewed and Approved
LIBRARY DIRECTOR’S REPORT (See attachment): Reviewed and Approved
ART BUS PRESENTATION (Cynthia Sandusky, Robin Russell): They described the Art Bus’s origins and history, and the imaginative services offered to Washington County children and their families, which are hosted by artists and innovative community members in each town. Would Roxbury want to become involved as partners? To be discussed.
MEETING WITH SELECTBOARD RE: STORAGE OF EXTRA BOOKS IN THE COMMUNITY HALL (Ryan and Elizabeth): Books will be stored upstairs. The Town will supply the necessary floor materials and cut a doorway into the area.
REPORTS RE: LIBRARY-RELATED SESSIONS: Turning the Page Webinar (Elizabeth) contains information about how to reach out to communities. 5-Day Collection Development workshop (Ryan): Ryan has successfully completed his Library Director certification requirements. Edge (Carl): A 1/2 day conference, sponsored by library and governmental associations, dealing with uncovering communities’ needs and determining the reach of libraries’ offerings.
LOGO RECONSIDERED: It was unanimously moved to seek a graphic designer to create a simpler logo the one submitted, along with thanking Anne for her efforts and time and reimbursing her for any expenses she incurred.
DELEGATION OF PAYROLL AUTHORIZATION: Carl will talk with Tammy about the specific items needed to be verified.
DONATION POLICY: Ryan will draft a donation policy.
FRIENDS LETTER: Sandra and Jane will draft the letter.
CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS WILL BE DISCUSSED AT AN EXTRA MEETING, to take place Monday, October 20th, at 5:45 pm.