Minutes 12-04-13The Library Advisory Board meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Chair Jeannie Taylor. All board
members were present except Deb Hoban. The minutes of the October 23, 2013 meeting were approved as
distributed.
Correspondence: None except for an email from Deb Hoban stating she would not make the meeting.
Public Audience: None Present
Chair's Report: None.
Unfinished Business:
- Craig distributed the Over -Drive e -books report for October and November. The report shows that Boynton's
Overdrive patrons checked out 352 items in October. For the first time, Boynton Library is in second place for
checkouts for November with 302. Delray Beach library had 416 checkouts.
- The Unique Management Collection Services report was also distributed to the board. The collection service
% of Dollars activated is at 49.53 %, with total dollars recovered to date over $5300.
- A Staffing Update was given by Craig: The new Children's Librarian position has been filled and Mary Kate
Fowee will begin Jan 13` She is from Anchorage Alaska. An offer has been made to a Division Head
Librarion to take Mae's position. Craig is currently interviewing for two open Aide positions.
- Digital Creative Commons (DCC) area for teens is in process, with a teen focus group scheduled for December
12` A visit is scheduled to YOU Media Center in Miami on December 12th to investigate equipment the teens
need and how the equipment is used.
New Business: The Adult Reading Club begins in January. A Tote Bag will be the club prize for the readers.
The Friend's Author Luncheon is scheduled for February 17, 2013. Tickets are $50 for individuals, or $450 for
a table of ten. Dr. Robert Watson and his son Alex, co- authors of Tsunami, will be the guest speakers. All
board members are encouraged to attend the luncheon.
Library Director's Report: Craig distributed the Friend's Newsletter to the board. Monthly reports for
October and November will be distributed at the January meeting.
The next library board meeting is January 22, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. The meeting was adjourned at 4:25 p.m.
Valerie Pleasanton, Secretary
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
Boynton Beach City Library
Library Advisory Board Minutes
December 4, 2013