Evanced

Open Discussion
Follow-up (from October Meeting) – Kay Bauman

Paperbacks
Kay shared information regarding paperbacks becoming reservable.  She indicated that the original intent of the uncataloged paperback was to have a browsing collection inside of the library and there were fewer funds available to purchase them.  Additionally, many were gifts.  Carl X was unable to accommodate the uncataloged paperbacks so we now do minimum cataloging, Karen calls them ‘minicats’.  Following the original intent of the collection they are not reservable. 

Norman West

The group commented on the Norman West library iPad dispenser and the Pioneer’s two-week training for new employees. The Norman West Library has an open, inviting feel, and they appreciated the café in the library.

Administration / Commission - The By-laws Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, March 3rd was cancelled due to inclement weather. The Administration Office is working on scheduling a new date for the meeting.

Donna emailed the carpet installation schedule with details on how this would affect staff working Downtown. Curtiss Ray – Maintenance Facilities Manager, will deliver portable shelves, boxes, and other materials needed prior to the carpet installation. Kim Terry stated a press release will be sent out today to notify the public on closing.

Kristin created a display of some of the award winning books (Newbery, Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, Belpré, Geisel, & Seibert awards) for librarians to look at and check out as they wanted. Kristin is starting to plan for Fall 1-2-3 Play With Me and passed a sign-up sheet for librarians to choose when they would like to have it at their library. For those who did not commit dates at the meeting can let Kristin know their dates by the end of February. The City County Health Department has resource professionals in Child Guidance available for a fee and Nutritionists which are free.