Ingalls Memorial Library
Trustee Meeting (on Zoom)
Minutes
May 26, 2020
Trustees present: Karla Macleod, Roberta Gordenstein, Flo Marsh, Linda Dodge
Director: Donna Straitiff
Acceptance of donations: Roberta accepted, Flo seconded (Karla “aye”, Roberta “aye”, Flo “aye”, Linda “aye”)
Secretary’s report from February meeting accepted with the exception that “library database” should read “library catalog”: Roberta accepted, Flo seconded (Karla “aye”, Roberta “aye”, Flo “aye”, Linda “aye”)
Town Bookkeepers Reports: Karla accepted, Flo seconded (Karla “aye”, Roberta “aye”, Flo “aye”, Linda “aye”)
Treasurer’s Report: Roberta accepted, Karla seconded (Karla “aye”, Roberta “aye”, Flo “aye”, Linda “aye”)
Director’s Report: Flo accepted, Roberta seconded (Karla “aye”, Roberta “aye”, Flo “aye”, Linda “aye”)
Donna reported on progress with the LCHIP grant. Work may possibly start as soon as next month. Donna will undertake publicity for the project as it proceeds.
Installation of new technology is on hold due to the Covid -19 restrictions and will proceed as soon as is feasible.
Sheila has been updating the procedure manual for the circulation desk during the library’s closure.
Donna presented a plan for a phased reopening of the library. During Phase 4, when patrons are allowed back into the building there will be signage to encourage the wearing of masks and masks will be available, but not mandatory for patrons.
Planning for summer reading is still ongoing. It’s scope will depend upon social distancing restrictions. Some of the program will take place online.
Ingalls 1894 Association: Roberta reported that the group has not been meeting during the pandemic. She encouraged any library trustees to join the group.
Friends of the Ingalls Memorial Library: Donna reported that they, also, have not been meeting during the pandemic.
Linda motioned for the meeting to adjoin at 5 pm. Roberta seconded. (Karla “aye”, Roberta “aye”, Flo “aye”, Linda “aye”)
Next meeting will be June 28, 2020
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Dodge
Trustee Meeting (on Zoom)
Minutes
May 26, 2020
Trustees present: Karla Macleod, Roberta Gordenstein, Flo Marsh, Linda Dodge
Director: Donna Straitiff
Acceptance of donations: Roberta accepted, Flo seconded (Karla “aye”, Roberta “aye”, Flo “aye”, Linda “aye”)
Secretary’s report from February meeting accepted with the exception that “library database” should read “library catalog”: Roberta accepted, Flo seconded (Karla “aye”, Roberta “aye”, Flo “aye”, Linda “aye”)
Town Bookkeepers Reports: Karla accepted, Flo seconded (Karla “aye”, Roberta “aye”, Flo “aye”, Linda “aye”)
Treasurer’s Report: Roberta accepted, Karla seconded (Karla “aye”, Roberta “aye”, Flo “aye”, Linda “aye”)
Director’s Report: Flo accepted, Roberta seconded (Karla “aye”, Roberta “aye”, Flo “aye”, Linda “aye”)
Donna reported on progress with the LCHIP grant. Work may possibly start as soon as next month. Donna will undertake publicity for the project as it proceeds.
Installation of new technology is on hold due to the Covid -19 restrictions and will proceed as soon as is feasible.
Sheila has been updating the procedure manual for the circulation desk during the library’s closure.
Donna presented a plan for a phased reopening of the library. During Phase 4, when patrons are allowed back into the building there will be signage to encourage the wearing of masks and masks will be available, but not mandatory for patrons.
Planning for summer reading is still ongoing. It’s scope will depend upon social distancing restrictions. Some of the program will take place online.
Ingalls 1894 Association: Roberta reported that the group has not been meeting during the pandemic. She encouraged any library trustees to join the group.
Friends of the Ingalls Memorial Library: Donna reported that they, also, have not been meeting during the pandemic.
Linda motioned for the meeting to adjoin at 5 pm. Roberta seconded. (Karla “aye”, Roberta “aye”, Flo “aye”, Linda “aye”)
Next meeting will be June 28, 2020
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Dodge
