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MUSKEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
Muskego Public Library Room #5
May 25, 2005
1. Call to Order: President 1. Uttke called the meeting to order at 7:03 P.M.
2. Roll Call: Also present were N. Borgman, D. Dominski, C. Gore, R. Jankowski, S. Oneson, M. Purser,
S. Snyder and Director H. Sanhuber. R. Rammer was absent.
3. Pledge of Allegiance: recited.
4. Statement of Public Notice: Given in accordance with the open meeting law on May 12, 2005.
5. Approval of Minutes: Minutes of the February 23, 2005 meeting were approved on a motion by D.
Dominski seconded by N. Borgman.
6. Next Meeting Scheduled: June 22, 2005.
7. Treasurer's Report: R. Jankowski moved S. Snyder seconded motion to approve payment of March
expenses of $59,432.48. Motion carried. R. Jankowski moved D. Dominski seconded motion to
approve payment of WCFLS March expenses of $4,182.77. Motion carried. S. Snyder moved R.
Jankowski seconded motion to approve payment of April expenses of $91 ,696.4 'I. Motion carried. S.
Snyder moved D. Dominski seconded motion to approve payment of WCFLS April expenses of
$1,816.40. Motion carried. S. Snyder moved R. Jankowski seconded motion to approve payment of
May expenses of $28,421.95. Motion carried. S. Snyd'3r moved R. Jankowski seconded motion to
approve payment of WCFLS May expenses of $1 ,03~1.73. Motion carried.
8. Communications
a. Welcome New Board Members: Cheryl Gore and Susan Oneson were introduced to the
board.
b. Communications: Patron comment forms wen3 circulated. Barb Yahr has resigned and this is
Margaret Purser's last meeting.
c. Guest Comments:
d. Long Range Planning: Tom Hennen talked about maintenance of effort and consolidation of
library services. The consolidation committee is working on funding for the study. N. Borgman
moved for approval of LRP dated February 2005, seconded by C. Gore. Motion carried.
9. Old Business
a. FOL: Muskego Sun article on the FOL was circulated. The Poetry writing workshop is starting
and Antiques to go has been scheduled.
b. Trust Fund: $40,133.06 as of May 20,2005.
c. Librarian's Report: Read and placed on file. N'3W book lists and Book Pa!~e were circulated.
d. WCFLS: State newsletters and WCFLS annual report summary were distributed.
10. New Business
a. Pending Fine Disputes: A patron checked out YA (young adult) books on a juvenile card. Two
overdue notices and a certified letter were sent. Books were returned thme days later. Patron
says that staff told him there would be no fines on overdue children's books. Y A books accrue
fines, children's do not. $24.22 fines are due. M. Purser moved and N. Borgman seconded
motion to request full payment of fines. Motion carried. Holly will write to patron requesting full
payment.
b. AutomationlTechnology: There is a three-year grant for Overdrive, which will allow audio
books to be downloaded via the Internet.
c. Long Range Planning: Labor negotiation info was distributed.
d. Annual Reports: The annual report, worksheets and changes were distributed. 1. Uttke and H.
Sanhuber signed the amended annual report.
e. Wireless Internet Access: N. Borgman moved for approval of WiFi installation, seconded by
R. Jankowski. Motion carried.
f. Appoint Nominating Committee: R. Jankowski and D. Dominski were appointed.
11. Motion to Adjourn: Moved by M. Purser, seconded by N. Borgman at 9:00 PM.
Russ Jankowski
Secretary
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT
February-March-April-May 200S
8ith the cancellation of two meetings, we have lots to report:
CAFÉ meetings for the cataloging and circulation committees, and of the CAFÉ Council have been held. The new
CAFÉ library cards are here, and are being phased in. Some libraries are using them now, because their stocks of
cards-on-hand are low. There have been some problems with the lamination, so Musklego is planning to begin
using them in late summer or early fall when the seven members of Constellation join GAFÉ.
The Friends have sponsored two more programs. One was an appearance by Wisconsin Poet laureate, Denise
Sweet. The other was a series of family history-writing workshops with Wisconsin autlhor and historian, Jerry
Apps. The group of writers numbered about twenty, and attendance was consistent throughout the series. Mr.
Apps attended the first and last sessions, and was available fl:>r questions via speakerphone during the middle
programs.
The wine and cheese event was a great success, with nearly ~ISO paid admissions, and a profit exceeding $S,OOO.
The Friends are sponsoring an "Heirlooms-to-Go Show" on Saturday, June 2Sth from 1.-4. Items will be appraised
for a nominal fee, with profits going to the Friends.
Tours this spring included preschools, kindergartens, and 3rd-4th graders. Penny also visited Country Meadows.
Our staff received instruction on "Map Muskego," the planning department's new on-line interactive mapping
Website. Check it out at www.MapMuskeao.com.
Several staff members went to Gates Foundation-funded workshops to learn about the new features of
BadgerLink, the collection of statewide, shared electronic research tools. You can access BadgerLink off of the
tlliJJ.brary's Website, www.ci.muskeao.wi.usllibrarv.
~nline news sources were the topic of another workshop for Irefdesk staff. They came back with handouts and
many useful sites to share.
Our staff tries to meet once a month to discuss books, and the "readers' advisory" qUE!stions we receive. These
are the "Who writes like?" questions that librarians can easily answer-if they happen to read that author-and
answer with more difficulty, if they do not. An electronic helper is "Novelist." Access iit off of the library's
Website.
Displays have ranged from wine tasting to the Waukesha County Women's Center, andl from 211 information to
the presidency of FDR. National Arthritis Month and National Poetry Month have been highlighted. A display of
wedding books accompanied the sale of Muskego Players' tic:kets. A "beekeeper" display is up now, courtesy of
patron Jerrel Thomas. A "Star Wars" display was quickly decimated, so we are also showcasing astronomy
books. Another display promotes a walk to aid breast cancer research. Despite the rel::ent news coverage, we
have continued the Muskego Historical Society display. We have sold their maps and booklets ever since the
new building opened, and since then, our own copies of thest~ materials have not been stolen. Study carrels at
aisle ends are being used to spotlight items from the collection, and Tina has to re-fill them daily. Everyone is
happy to see the end of income tax forms for the year. Vito Valenti's sculptures will be leaving soon to make
room for the adult summer reading program display. The creators say to watch for an "outdoor French Café."
Mary has continued to produce "new books" lists. Thanks to Linda, another step has been taken in the
automation of technical services. When we add an item that is not already listed in iBi=;tro, the CAFÉ computer
catalog, we are now searching OClC, a worldwide database of bibliographic records. When we find the correct
record, we are able to import it into the shared catalog, and add our call number. The next CAFÉ library that adds
the item merely has to attach their call number to the record. In April, Linda and her cClhorts added nearly 2,000
.tles, greatly diminishing our backlog.
Computers the park & recreation department had planned to use to teach buying and s;elling on E-Bay were not
available, and because the programs had already been promoted, we agreed to hold the classes here. Staff
reluctance was more due to what could be perceived as our promotion of a for-profit enterprise than for any
"noise-related" reason. For example, when we offer introduc1tory computer classes, wle teach "search engines,"
not just "Google." Held on Monday and Tuesday nights at the height of term paper season, allowing this class to
meet was hard on the refdesk staff, as all computers were needed to serve library users.
Aarlene attended a "stress management for women" workshop, and brought back materials for the library and
~s for staff.
Muckey 4-H members sold popcorn at the Friends' art fair, and gave the profits to the library for the purchase of
children's books. Books were also donated by the Country Me'adows kindergarten teachers in honor of Penny's
work with their students.
We have recéived a number of other cash donations. When the patron does not specify a use for the funds, I
place them in the trust fund, to save for future projects.
We received the first half of our WCFLS payment in the amount of $26,005.74. Most of this money will go toward
meeting the 2005 county standard for materials' expenditures.
I have been informed that the city will be receiving thirteen oillPaintings from former Muskego resident Karry
Wohlust, and they will be finding a home at the library. The May 18th Finance Committele minutes say the city will
be paying to have them framed in "mission style," and the price will include "a security system so the paintings
can't be removed from the wall."
The following memo dated May 1st was mailed to library board members because of the cancellation of two
meetings:
"There are a number of informational topics and issues I wantEtd to catch you up on, but nothing that requires
formal board action. Please read as much or as little as interests you. I'll be happy to answer any questions I
can, and will also be copying this information into the next librarian's report so we do not violate any provisions
of the open meeting law.
8rarv listenina sessions: Rep. Vrakas, Sen. Lazich, and several state legislative aids élttended a listening
session held April 30ii1ãtSussex-Lisbon. They were attentive--but noncommittal-to audience members' calls
for increases in state aid funding for libraries.
Right now state law reads that state aid is supposed to be 13 cents for every local dollar spent, but library
systems have been getting more like 8 cents on the dollar. If you wanted to call Rep. Lé!lzich's office (1-800-334-
1442) and request her to vote for increased state aid to library ~systems, that would be good, as she's on the Joint
Finance Committee.
Because state aid has not increased, some programs, such as the children's summer re!ading program, have been
scaled back. Other programs, such as Waukesha County Reads, have been cut altogether. Every year local
libraries' cost for providing shared electronic databases goes up, and the amount the library system can afford to
spend goes down. I am enclosing more background informatic)n from WCFLS.
Dan Finlev at APL: An excerpt from the APL minutes is enclos,ed detailing the county exec's discussion with the
directors' group about library consolidation.
Trustee Connection: WCFLS has begun to issue a short newslletter for LB members.
Wine & Cheese tastina: As oftoday, we had sold over 250 tickets to the May 7th event. I enclose several meeting
minutes. The staff has done a great job of planning.
Librarv Worth. and a rant: Two thoughtful pieces on the value of libraries are enclosed, as well as a letter to
"Dear Abby." Your library staff did not write it-but we could have!
Aos~IDY: When the APLs, LSTAs, and DL TCLs get you down, reach for this handy glossary. I will be putting it in
~et given to each new LB member."
Quote of the month: "A great book should leave you with many experiences and slightlly exhausted at the end.
You live several lives while reading it. [Novelist, William Styron]
EBRUARY
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Shelving
Traffic
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Questions
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Internet searches
Meeting room usage
MARCH
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In-transit between CAFÉ libraries
Shelving
Traffic
Per day average*
Questions
Computer registration
Internet searches
Meeting room usage
2004
13,035
652
12,695
10,741
447
7,657
1,987
1,978,322
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*Open 24 days
2004
15,900
1,099
14,978
15,580
497
8,820
2,494
2,447,976
170
2005
14,015
3,595
13,679
11,280
470
9,459
2,392
2,913,693
132
2005
15,516
4,322
17,338
11,976
460
9,457
2,371
2,944,857
128
*Open 26 days in '05, closed 1.5 days; open 27 days in '04
.RIL eckout
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In-transit between CAFE libraries
Shelving
Traffic
Per day average*
Questions
Computer registration
Internet searches
Meeting room usage
2004
13,038
964
13,756
9,405
376
6,984
1,932
2,069,200
136
2005
14,691
4,277
17,270
11 ,180
430
8,460
1,996
2,545,870
124
*Open 26 days in '05; open 25 days in '04; closed 1.5 days
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. Financ.aport .
MUSKEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY
MAY 2005
ACCOUNT NUMBER DESCRIPTION APPROPRIATION EXPENSES EXPENSES BALANCE
THIS MONTH TO DATE
100.05.71.00.5101-2 SALARIES $ 520,169.00 $ 18,844.56 $ 172,805.08 347,363,92
100.05.71.00.5302 MILEAGE $ 1,000.00 $ 8.44 $ 282.21 $ 717.79
100.05.71.00.5303 CONFERENCE/SE $ 2,000.00 $ 12.34 $ 51.34 $ 1,948.66
100.05.71.00.5401 EQUIP MAIN $ 10,000.00 $ 292.63 $ 2,699.71 $ 7,300.29
100.05.71.00.5415 MAIN BLDGS GRDS $ 16,000.00 $ 110.00 $ 5,232.78 $ 10,767.22
100.05.71.00.5505 COMPUTER $ 43,943.00 $ 21,998.50 $ 21,944.50
100.05.71.00.5602 TELEPHONE $ 7,780.00 $ 3.23 $ 1,860.05 $ 5,919.95
100.05.71.00.5701 SUPPLIES $ 18,000.00 $ 1,108.94 $ 3,361.51 $ 14,638.49
100.05.71.00.5703 SUPPLIES HSEKEP $ 4,000.00 $ 469.37 $ 3,530.63
100.05.71.00.5713 PRINT MATERIALS $ 58,000.00 $ 4,585.24 $ 36,259.20 $ 21,740.80
100.05.71.00.5714 AUDIO-VISUAL $ 17,000.00 $ 598.57 $ 10,756.47 $ 6,243.53
100.05.71.00.5835 HSEKEP SERVICES $ 36,100.00 $ 2,858.00 $ 14,290.00 $ 21,810.00
100.05.71.00.5910 UTILITIES $ 72,600.00 $ 25,121.01 $ 47,478.99
100.05.71.00.5915 SEWER/WATER US $ 2,000.00 $ 2,000.00
TOTALS $ 808,592.00 $ 28,421.95 $ 295,187.23 $ 513,404.77
100.05.71.00.4313 LIBRARY FINES DEPOSIT $ 1,082.49 TOTAL $ 6,012.29
100.05.71.00.4314 LIB TAX REVENUE DEPOSIT $ 791.55 TOTAL $ 4,164.80
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MAY 2005
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5302 4050 Halle, Penny 19083 M MILEAGE $ 8.44
$ 8.44
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$ 12.34
5401 3890 Gordon Flesch 19050 EM 329589 EQUIP MAIN $ 217.50
5401 3890 Gordon Flesch 19081 EM 330125 EQUIP MAIN $ 75.13
$ 292.63
5415 7230 Pinky Electric 19086 MBG 9984 MAIN BLDG GRDS $ 80.00
5415 7930 Safeway 19074 MBG 1-0183702 MAIN BLDG GRDS $ 30.00
$ 110.00
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$ 3.23
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5701 923635 Office Max 19055 5 689530 SUPPLIES $ 620.28
5701 922098 Rozman True Value 19075 5 37534 SUPPLIES $ 4.47
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MAY 2005
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MAY 2005
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MAY 2005
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5714 924391 Random House 19056 JAV 1089410498 AV $ 108.80
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5835 4720 Jani King 19077 HS 5050156 HSKEEPING $ 2,858.00
$ 2,858.00
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ACCOUNT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
503.00.00.00.3510 SYSTEM FUND
503.05.00.00.4150
503.05.00.00.4552
503.05.00.00.4556
CREDITS
CREDITS
CREDITS
TOTALS
Financ8eport
MUSKEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY
MAY WCFLS 2005
APPROPRIATION EXPENSES
THIS MONTH
$ $ 1,039.73 33,954.23
$
$
26,005.74
1,749.87
$ $ 1,039.73 61,709.84
EXPENSES
TO DATE
$ 18,401.66
$ 18,401.66
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BALANCE
$ 15,552.57
$
$
26,005.74
1,749.87
$ 43,308.18
. FINANClapORT
MUSKEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY
MAY WCFLS 2005
ACC'T VEND
# # VENDOR NAME
6007 3841
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3900
6007
INVOICE
P. O. # CODE NUMBER
Gaylord 19026 F
Graphic Innovations 19078 PR
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COLL AGENCY
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81279
81367
ACCOUNT
FURNITURE
PR
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AMOUNT
$ 943.23
$ 75.00
$ 31.50
$ (10.00)
TOTAL
$1,039.73
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