lbm19861202i .- . DECEMBER 2, 1986
MUSKEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARE
MUSKEGO CITY HALL
Present: Board members Christenson, Mimier, Roberson, Buhrandt, Leichtfuss, Sanders, Wolf, a:nd Director Holly Sanhuber.
Christenson. Agenda was approved on motion of J. Wolf, second
J. Roberson. Minutes of the November 4, 1986 meeting were approved
on motion of R. Leichtfuss, second C. Buhrandt. Next meeting
scheduled January 6, 1987.
Treasurer's report: Motion by C. Buhrandt, seconded by J. Roberson to approve November,l986 exp2nditures in amount of 810,833.20.
Motion carried. Motion by C. Buhrandt, seconded by J. Wolf to
approve November, 1986 federated system fund expenditures in amount
of $7049.71. Motion carried.
Communications: none Guest comments: none
Old Business:
The meeting was called to onler at 7:30 P.M. by President R.
a. Friends of the Library: J. Nolf reported Friends of the
Library donated $25 to the trust fund in memory of Helen Turzinski,
chased the large Christmas wreath in the library. R. Christenson
subscribed to 'iiisconsin r'rie.nds of the Library Newsletter, and pur-
is building shelves to fit the hall recessed space for the ongoing
book sde. Ray will contact Kenneth Zockel in response to his
committee will meet soon to 2rganize volunteers for the 4th Annual
request for the Friends to sponsor public tax sminars. The steering
Arts and Crafts Fair scheduled for Narch 15. ?air entry has been
placed in "Fairs Unlimited."
e b. Trust fund: no report
c. Librarian's report: read and $xed on file. copy attached.
d. Intersystem cooperation: WFLS is preparing for Brookfield
e. Automation: Holly distributed copies of the minutes from
joining the system in January.
the KFLS automation committee meeting held November 25,1986.
New Business:
J. 5olf the first reading be this date of policy change VI1 - K.
Motion carried.
business, or professional service which owns or rents sDace
in the City of Muskego or in an area which maintains an inter-
system borrowing agreement with itaukesha County.
head requesting a library card for company use must be addressed to
the library, stating that the company will assme responsibility
for all library materials charged against the business card. Also,
company official, such as President.
the letter must bear the signature of at least one responsible
its employees to use the card under such conditions as the company
may establish for its own protection. The use Knd possible misusg
of the card is the company's responsibility.
other library users in regard to library services, rules, and fees."
Holly will draft press release and a letter to be distributed to
all area businesses as soon ,as the policy is adopted.
a. Business card policy: Notion by C. Buhrandt, seconded by
"K. Business cards nay be issued to any industry,
1. Application: a letter written on the company's letter-
2. The card must be kept by the company, who may allow
a 3. The company will be treated in the same manAer as
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New Business cont.
b. A-V materials returned in bookdrop: Suggestions were 0 received such as fines in adfiition to damage charges, refundable
deposits on records, bags, etc., as a means of deterring patrons
from returning such items in the book drop. Action tabled.
c. Equipment disposal: Holly was granted permission to
get rid of broken and discarded items which are stored in the
directly sold will be given to The Historical Society for auction
area designated for public t.ypewriter room. Items that are not
in accordance with City agreement.
a problem and policy is needsd. Action tabled.
The meeting adjourned at 8:47 P.X.
d. Unattended children in library: Holly advised this is
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT
ecember 2, 1986
Trek, and attended an automation lneeting at Hartland. In 1987 the
committee will be directing an RF:I at INLEX, and working on
cost-sharing formulas.
Linda and Holly evaluated another microbased system, Data
Holly met with Carol Damon from MHS to offer assistance on a
children's literature unit she is doing.
APL met here on November 20th. There were many compliments on
the expanded facility.
Library Legislation Day will be held February 5th. See Holly
for registration form.
revision. WCFLS's Kathy Gosz has been working on the committee, and
she feels the completed document vi11 aid planning, as it will offer
guidance in setting objectives, and statistics for comparison
purposes.
The state-wide standards €or library service are undergoing
November's Artist of the Yonth, Bruno Rolffs, displayed pencil
drawings.
maycare and Pilgrim Playmates, two scout troop tours, a Thanksgiving
Programs given this month included storyhours for Vernon
craft program in cooperation with Park and Rec, and our regular
storyhour sessions.
garlands the circ desk, and the Friends have purchased two pine
wreaths, which should be displayed soon.
An anonymous Friend donated the poinsettia plant which
delivery on the CD-ROM machines. The African violet is on the round
reading table.
Muskego received the WALK-A-CAT Warehouse Award for accepting
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