City of Pendleton Public Library
Library Board
MINUTES
July 9, 2013
There was no public comment.
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Sean Degan, Chair.
In attendance were Sean Degan, Jordan McDonald, and Mary Finney, Assistant Director.
All other members were excused.
Minutes from the June meeting were not approved due to lack of quorum.
There were no modifications to the agenda.
REPORTS
Director: Library use slipped 6.5% from the same month in 2012. Attendance generally is down. Jordan McDonald expressed the opinion that that figure was not excessive. Our first Passport Library Card was given out this month. These cards are issued to persons holding a library card from another library in Oregon which is part of the program.
OLD BUSINESS
Survey update: Finney reported that the survey spread sheet still has one more group of statistics to come in to be complete. As soon as that information is input, names of persons interested in volunteering will be sent to Erin Brady, City Volunteer Coordinator, and, the names of persons wishing to make donations will be forwarded to the Pendleton Friends of the Library. Heather Culley will present the results at the next board meeting.
Adult program committee: according to Finney, is still in the process of formation.
Funds transfer: Finney reported that she had spoken with City Manager, Robb Corbett, regarding the timeline for the transfer of library funds to the PFOL Foundation. Corbett indicated that he wanted the City Council to address the logistics of the transfer during the next council meeting (June 16) to be sure they had input into the guidelines of the transfer. Both Degan and McDonald will try to attend.
Read-A-Thon report: Finney reported that the committee is moving forward on finalizing forms and general locistics for the read-a-thon. The next meeting date has not been set.
There was no NEW BUSINESS.
Other: McDonald mentioned that he would like to see signage in front of the building advertising library programs and happenings. He thought it would be great to have a large digital sign board that could be used by the departments at City Hall, the Vert, & the Rec Center. Although it is a large outlay, if all the departments shared the cost, it might be more attainable than we think. It was decided to bring this up at the next meeting to see if others on the board shared his enthusiasm. An exploratory committee could be formed.
Next meeting: August 13, 6:00 PM
Meeting adjourned at 6:49 PM.
Submitted by Mary Finney, Assistant Director
Secretary to the Board
Library Board
MINUTES
July 9, 2013
There was no public comment.
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Sean Degan, Chair.
In attendance were Sean Degan, Jordan McDonald, and Mary Finney, Assistant Director.
All other members were excused.
Minutes from the June meeting were not approved due to lack of quorum.
There were no modifications to the agenda.
REPORTS
Director: Library use slipped 6.5% from the same month in 2012. Attendance generally is down. Jordan McDonald expressed the opinion that that figure was not excessive. Our first Passport Library Card was given out this month. These cards are issued to persons holding a library card from another library in Oregon which is part of the program.
OLD BUSINESS
Survey update: Finney reported that the survey spread sheet still has one more group of statistics to come in to be complete. As soon as that information is input, names of persons interested in volunteering will be sent to Erin Brady, City Volunteer Coordinator, and, the names of persons wishing to make donations will be forwarded to the Pendleton Friends of the Library. Heather Culley will present the results at the next board meeting.
Adult program committee: according to Finney, is still in the process of formation.
Funds transfer: Finney reported that she had spoken with City Manager, Robb Corbett, regarding the timeline for the transfer of library funds to the PFOL Foundation. Corbett indicated that he wanted the City Council to address the logistics of the transfer during the next council meeting (June 16) to be sure they had input into the guidelines of the transfer. Both Degan and McDonald will try to attend.
Read-A-Thon report: Finney reported that the committee is moving forward on finalizing forms and general locistics for the read-a-thon. The next meeting date has not been set.
There was no NEW BUSINESS.
Other: McDonald mentioned that he would like to see signage in front of the building advertising library programs and happenings. He thought it would be great to have a large digital sign board that could be used by the departments at City Hall, the Vert, & the Rec Center. Although it is a large outlay, if all the departments shared the cost, it might be more attainable than we think. It was decided to bring this up at the next meeting to see if others on the board shared his enthusiasm. An exploratory committee could be formed.
Next meeting: August 13, 6:00 PM
Meeting adjourned at 6:49 PM.
Submitted by Mary Finney, Assistant Director
Secretary to the Board