HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 06-14-1988 MINUTES
CAPE CANAVERAL LIBRARY BOARD
JUNE 14, 1988
I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Grady at 1:58 p.m.
Board Members present were: Chairman Grady, Mrs. Dolan, Secretary, Mrs. Goff
Mrs. Sheridan and Mrs. Stenglein.
Also present were; Mrs. Stonebrook, Director, and Mr. Nicholas, C.C. City
Manager.
Mrs. Butte and Mr. Stanbrough were unable to attend.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A motion was made by Mrs. Sheridan to approve the minutes of the May 10, 1988
meeting as submitted. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Goff. Motion passed
unanimously.
III. DIRECTORS REPORT:
A. Monthly Statistical Review: All the Board Members received copies of
the M.S.R. in the mail. Mrs. Stonebrook asked if there were any questions
about the M.S.R. , program activity review or the summer children's printed
programs received through the mail. She pointed our the 3O7 increase
in circulation statistics, the increase in reference transactions and
the number of new books. She also informed the Board there would be no
children's program summary prepared for the remainder of the summer since
we all have a copy of the program.
B. Act'ivi'ties/Events: Mrs. Stonebrook gave the Board a summary of her actitities
for the month as follows:
5/11 - Atlas Data Research demonstration was given as a potential
vendor for our on-line computer system.
5/25 - Attended Reference meeting at Cocoa Public Library.
5/26 - Gaylord Computer representatives came from Syracuse to offer
proposal of what they can do to improve and modify our presnet computer
system, adding needed features in the future. Gaylord will be included
with other computer companies. The last demonstration will be Ulysses
on Tues. June 21st.
5/31 - Spoke to Roger Olson, a vendor for Estey shelving. Be urged
that shelving needs to be ordered as soon as possible for October
or November delivery.
6/1 -Robbery discovered which took place the evening of May 31st,
between 5:30 and 6:00 p.m. $26.30 was stolen. A police report was
filed and new security measures have been taken
6/2 -NA Fire Warden's meeting was held at Merritt Island Library.
Fire safety rules and precautions were presented and discussed.
Thought has been given to staff responsibilities toward library
patrons and their safety; new measures have been taken and reviewed
with the staff.
C.C. LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES JUNE 14,88/p.2.
6/3 - Mrs. Stonebrook delivered copies of the orders for Port St. John
Library furnishings and shelving, from Kay Stewart, to Mr. Nicholas's
office.
6/13 - Gaylord representative, Mr. Douglas, notified her that there
must be 21 days notice for work order to install new phone lines
for computer for new library.
C. Announcements: Mrs. Stonebrook announced that tomorrow (6/15) the children's
programs will begin. Mrs. Stewart has approved 20 extra hours, per week,
for staff to help with children's programming. Carmen Berntson and Joan
Salamon's hours have been increased 10 hours, each, per week.
D. Appreciation: Mrs. Stonebrook gave special THANK YOU'S to PAT STENCLFIN
for presenting story hour when she couldn't be there; ELAINE SHERIDAN,
for her continuous weekly volunteer time; to new volunteer, MRS. HARRINGTON,
who also gives her time to Cocoa Beach Library and will be working on
book mending here, and to MR. NICHOLAS for his prompt response in writing
a letter to Mr. George Firkins who expressed concern about necessary
arrangements for the library to remain in its present location until the
new building is completed.
E. In the County: Mrs. Stonebrook announced that the Meadowlane Community
Library Board has submitted a request for a new library. It will be added
to the Capitol Improvements for after 1990.
IV. NEW LIBRARY BUILDING DEVELOPMENTS:
Mr. Nicholas, C.C. City Manager, informed the Board that the furnishings and
changes discussed at our last meeting have been submitted to Mr. Jeffers and
we are awaiting word frau him. The question of carpet sauples:iwas brought
up and it was decided we shouI begin looking at them.
It was announced that the Beautification Board would be meeting tonight to
discuss the landscaping for the library. Mrs. Stonebrook asked it it would
be possible for a bench to be placed outside the new library for break-titre
or for people just to sit and enjoy the scenery. The Board felt this would
be an excellent idea.
V. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Next County Library Board Meeting - July 14th - Coaoa Library - 7:30 p.m.
Next C.C. Library Board Meeting - July 12th - 2 p.m.
VI. ADJOURN:
The meeting was adjourned by Chairman Grady at 2:35 p.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED; : AMSTED:
Dianna L. Dolan Tim Grady
Secretary Chairman
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BREVARD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES
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MONTHLY REPORT OF LIBRARY ACTIVITIES
Cape Canaveral For the Month of June 1988
LIBRARY
I. CIRCULATION OF MATERIALS
'total 2713
Total Previous Year 1788
% of Gain or Loss Over Previous Year + 34 % +
Borrowers 877
II. INVENTORY Monthly Total
Donations Purchased Discarded Total Holdings
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Books 8 434 243 199 30,908
Current Subscriptions 88
Microforms
Magazines 0
Books 0
Video 0
Sound recordings 19k
Other A-V 25
Equipment ._..�
III. REGISTRATIONS
Current Month Previous Year
New Resident Borrowers 58 42
Non-resident Borrowers 22 29
Expired 45 36
TOTAL 3284 3362
IV. REFERENCE
Current Month Previous Year
Reference Transactions 383 223
Redirected Transactions 2 9
V. INTRALIBRARY LOANS
Current Month Previous Year
Materials requested from other libraries 0 28
Materials obtained from other libraries 0 25
Materials loaned to other libraries 57 33
VI. INTERLIBRARY LOAN
Current Month Previous Year
Materials requested from other libraries 10 2
Materials obtained from other libraries 11 1
Materials loaned to other libraries A
VII. VOLUNTEER HOURS: (Use reverse side if necessary.)
LaFrance 8 Stenglein 4
Sheridan 8 Harrington 4
Milliken 8 Comm. Serv. 8
Mahoney 12 TOTAL 52
VIII. FINES & FEES:
$530.20
IX. SPECIAL ACTIVITIES & COMMENTS (Use reverse side if necessary. )
PROGRAMS: 9 2 222
In-House Outreach Attendance
* Person Count increase 14%
* Circulation increase 34%
* Reference increase 42%
noted to Cape Canaveral Library Board
1 hr. Adult Literacy
3 hrs. Community - Sansom •
X. MEETING ROOM USE
# of Meetings
Date Due: 10th of the Month _.i/LSI J../
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