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Englewood Public Library
3400 S . Elati St ., Englewood, CO 80110 (303)762-2560
Englewood Pu • Library Board
ay :1 • 1993
The regular meeting of the Englewood Public Library Board was called to
order by Chair Larilyn Ashlock at 7:02 p.m.
REGRETS : Stephanie Thiessen. Youth member
ALSO PRESENT : Hank Long, Library Director. Donna Gottberg,
Recording Secretary
Roll call was taken and a quorum declared present.
There were no scheduled or unscheduled visitors.
93-9 MOTION: That the Minutes from the meeting of April 13, 1993 be
approved as presented.
Moved by Valerie Williams
Seconded by Gloria Ulrich
Motion carried.
There were no committee reports .
Mr. Long presented the Director's Report.
Board members have received several documents regarding the
bookmobile. Director Long noted that all the stops from last summer will
be served (for shorter time sections). The bookmobile will run 3 days a
week and have the same staff members present in most cases . Board
members present commended Mr. Long for his diligent work in meeting
the needs of the community with respect to working within the budget
restraints. r. Long thanked the Board for their support -and pointed out
tfiat he_ has a good staff willing t wort h.ard to help the community .
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Mr. Long extended an invitation to the Board members to help with
reading programs etc. at the Bookmobile during the summer months.
· Mr. Long announced that there have been no applications for Board
Youth membership turned in at this time. He will try to get more
information to the schools. There is still time for them to get applications
filled out and turned in. Discussion followed with Ms. Habenicht stating
that she felt the wording was too restrictive and intimidating in the letter
sent to the principals at the schools.
Staff vacancies will be filled with the exception of one Page position.
This position has not been given the approval of the City Manager to be
filled at the present time.
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Networking was also discussed regarding shared equipment making for
less dollars spent and making the system more efficient.
A copy of a proposed flyer of ·EPL Services to Schools was mailed to
Board members earlier with Mr. Long asking for suggestions and
comments on this document. It was suggested the flyer needed to be
more personalized. along with several other comments which Mr. Long
noted. Those present felt this was a good idea and very useful. Mr.
Long plans to have several thousand of the flyers printed. for distribution
to each teacher in the public and private schools in the fall and
throughout the year as the need arises. Mr. Long interjected that the
Board members could get involved with ·orientation Sunday· planned for
the fall. Discussion followed. Mr. Long thanked the Board for their input.
The City Manager has given permission for the Library to close for one
week in the summer (no date set). This time will be used for conversion
of the computers to a new system and for the non-skid surface to be
replaced on the ramps outside the Library. Staff time will be used for
housekeeping chores and training.
Mr. Long brought forth for discussion a new sign to be placed in the rest
rooms of the Library in keeping with patrons having a clean environment.
After discussion the Board gave their approval of the sign.
93-1 O MOTION: That the Library Board supports signs being placed in
the Library rest rooms on a trial basis.
Moved by: Marilyn Brenengen
Seconded by: Carolin Atkins
Motion carried .
As information: Mr. Long announced that there will be a public FAX
machine placed in the Library for patron use with credit cards. This
should have very little impact on staff time. The Library receives a
compensation for having the machine placed here. Basically there would
be no cost to the Library. Discussion followed.
Ms. Ashlock had no Chair Report. but did want to mention . the nice article
on the Library. and grants received. in the City Briefs publication.
Members' Choice :
Ms. Ulrich said she had received positive comments in her neighborhood
regarding the Bookmobile. Most feel the Library is doing the best it is
able to do with regard to the economy.
Mr. Cohn echoed the great job the Library is doing in asking for. and
receiving grant funds.
Ms. Dounay wanted it noted that an Englewood High School student has
received a Boetcher Scholarship. This is the 5th scholarship in. 4 years.
Ms. Brenengen announced how much she appreciates the mailings sent
by Mr. Long. as information. along with needed Board material.
Ms. Habenicht announced the Town Meeting on May 24 at Flood School.
The Citizen of the Year will be honored. and it will be a good opportunity
for the public to give input regarding Cinderella City's future.
Mr. Long wanted members to be aware of ·something to Talk Abour
programs being plann e4!or the community from May 25 through August
28. ·on Tuesdays. Thursdays and Saturdays.
There was brief discussion on the Battle of the Books program recently
completed involving the schools. Me.mbers had questions regarding the
program and Mr. Long announced that Ms. Tatum would be a guest at the
June Board meeting and queries could be addressed to her at that time.
There was brief discussion on the Statistical Report for April.
There was no discussion on the Library Board Summary Expenditure
Report for April 1993.
Board members thanked Ms. Atkins for supplying refreshments for the
meeting this evening.
Meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m.
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