lbm19910507MAY 7, 1931
MUSKEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY BOAKC
CITY HALL
Present: Board members Christenson, Mundro, Roberson, Wolf,
Leichtfuss, Matheson, Sanders, and Director Holly Sanhuber.
Meeting was called to order at 7:30 by President Christenson.
was approved on motion J. holf, second R. Leichtfuss. Minutes
Agenda with addition of new business c. "appoint nominating committee"
of the April 2, 1991 meeting were approved on motion J. Mundro,
second J. Wolf'. Next meeting scheduled June 4, 1991.
Treasurer's report: Mo'tion J. Wolf, second J. Roberson to approve
April expenditures in amount of $20,j73.59. Motion carried. Motion
J. IJolf, second J. Roberson to approve April WCFLS fund expenditures
in amount of $1,174.37. Motion carried.
Communications:
2. Donation of $200 from Muskego Woman's Club for video collection. 1. Thank you from patron for satisfactory settlement of fine dispute.
3. Thank you from Country Meadows School for presentation, and monetary gift of $25 for children's area purchase.
Guest comments: none
Old Business:
Library Tour of six libraries on Play 4. H. Leichtfuss reported on the
Friends of Wisconsin Libraries State Convention, April 27 in Waukesha.
in starting a book reading club; Holly will seek information on it.
H. Christenson and 0. Mimier also attended. Jeri Kaufman is interested
Board joint meeting on May I8 in Waultesha. All bills have been paid
R. Christenson and J. Wolf will attend the WCLS Board/Member Library
ror the craft fair and $,1900.00 check issued for deposit in trust fund.
software purchase. The second CD will mature soon, and balance of the
$57,000 pledge will be transferred to the City. Dorothy Christenson
memorial gift received.
Friends of the Library: H. Christenson and J. Wolf reported on the
Trust Fund: $52,922.64 has been transferred to the City for
Librarian's report: read an.d placed on file. Copy attached.
Interlibrary cooperation: H. Christenson advised the System Board
meeting was rescheduled for Yay 17 in Pewaukee.
are hooked up, scanners nnd iisplays being ordered, and next big
Automation: Holly gave update on progress. She advised teninals
step is to order bar code stock. Things are "happening quickly now!"
New Business:
advised if the City does not cover, then the programs have coverage,
Regarding liability insurance, Holly reported the insurance agent
but it "might be wise not to use volunteers under the age of 16."
lt. Leichtfuss led the discussion of the WCPLS long-range plan,
pages 13-16. 13. Christenson will cover pages 17-22 at the June nlcotir1.g.
H. Leichtl'uss and J. Wolf were appointed to the nominating committee.
Meeting adjourned at 8:40 on motion J. Wolf.
approved : u-41
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT
May 7, 1991
This report is being typed on the new IBM microcomputer and
printed on the new laser printer which live in my office.
The program has a spellftng checker and as soon as I learn to
use it, it should help my typing immensely!
Another busy month, with circulation close to 13,000.
Yesterday we served over 400 people, and on Saturday we
answered over 100 questions.
We had several donations this month: $25.00 from Country
Meadows in honor of Penny Halle, who came to tell stories
Woman's Club, and a $100.00 memorial to the trust fund for
and promote the sumner program; $200.00 from the Muskego
Dorothy Christenson. My recommendation is to earmark the
first two donations for the video collection.
There was a good-sized article in the - Sun, written by Vi Joy
in honor of National Library Week, and featuring a striking
photo by Jack Plale of our "Germany" display case.
The APL meeting was held here. The audit of our circulation
practices in regards to non-residents went smoothly.
Phyllis attended an ILL meeting; the new bulletin board
system is in testing.
Two day care centers and two scout groups were our guests.
Penny attended an SRP planning meeting.
Charlene and Holly are 1.ooking at copiers, as our three-year
Technoloqy Reports and !4hat to Buy For Business as a guide.
lease is up. We are using the conclusions of Library
We certainly have been happy with the Minolta, which we
chose with these guides.,
On behalf of the Board, I would like to welcome Ald. Harold
Sanders back for another year.
Holly will be on vacation May 17-28th.