11/10/2021 - Minutes City of Tigard
Tigard Public Library Board Minutes
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MEETING DATE/TIME: Wednesday, November 10, 2021 6:30 p.m.
MEETING LOCATION: Virtual Teams Meeting with phone bridge for public listening.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Mary Bogert called the meeting to order at 6:37 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Christopher Allen, Mary Bogert, Shirley Edwards, Jim Ivler,
Elena Knepprath, Kate Ristau
Member Excused: Candice Coleman
Alternate Present: Helen Allen
Alternate Excused: Alan Smith
Council Liaison: City Council President Heidi Lueb
Teammates Present: Halsted Bernard, Director of Library Services
Katie Nelson, Volunteer Coordinator
Margaret L. Reh, Confidential Executive Assistant
3. APPROVE LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES
The minutes from the October 13, 2021 Tigard Public Library Board meeting were
reviewed. No changes were suggested. Motion by Jim Ivler. Second by Shirley Edwards to
approve the October 13, 2021 minutes as written. They will be posted on the City website.
Allen —Aye Bogert —Aye Coleman — Absent
Edwards —Aye Ivler—Aye Knepprath —Aye
Ristau —Aye
4. AGENDA ADDITIONS, DELETIONS,AND FOLLOW-UP ITEMS
To follow-up to an inquiry by Candice Coleman during our policy discussion in October,
the length of time that Wi-Fi is available after hours may fluctuate, therefore it is not part
of the verbiage in the Acceptable Use Policy for Library Technology. Wi-Fi availability will
be documented in library procedures for staff.
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5. ICE BREAKER
Library Director Bernard introduced the ice breaker for the evening. Everyone shared
something unique about themselves.
6. MEET THE TEAM: KATIE NELSON-VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
Our guest for the evening was library teammate Katie Nelson. Katie has been the
Volunteer Coordinator for the past five and a half years. One thing that she has found
pleasantly surprising about herjob is the large amount of people who want to volunteer.
Katie has worked with the volunteers throughout the COVID pandemic and has provided
many remote volunteer opportunities during this time. Recently, volunteers have been
brought back into the building in a limited capacity. She has been working at getting as
many scheduled as she can. She stated our volunteers come from all walks of life with an
array of experience that reflects the Tigard community as a whole.
7. LIBRARY PUBLIC POLICY UPDATE DISCUSSION
Study Room Use
The Board reviewed and discussed the Study Room Use policy. This policy was last
reviewed on February 12, 2020. Motion by Chris Allen. Second by Kate Ristau to approve
and re-adopt the Study Room Use policy. Motion was approved unanimously.
8. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION (ALA) POLICY REVIEW
ALA Access to Library Resources and Services for Minors: An Interpretation of the Library
Bill of Rights
The ALA Access to Library Resources and Services for Minors was last reviewed by the
Library Board on October 9, 2019. Motion by Shirley Edwards. Second by Jim Ivler to
endorse and reaffirm the ALA Access to Library Resources and Services for Minors. Motion
was approved unanimously.
9. DIRECTORS REPORT
Director Halsted Bernard presented the Director's Report, which contained updates on
library services organized according to the strategic priorities of the 2021-2026 Library
Strategic Plan.
Of note:
• Library Backyard Project: The Library Backyard Project was featured in this Pamplin
Media article that came out today: https://pamplinmedia.com/ttt/89-news/527793-
421752-focus-on-nature-top-priority-for-library-backyard-project-
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• So much training happened this month. All library teammates attended an
Understanding and Identifying Microaggressions training webinar.
• The new City of Tigard website was launched on November 1.
• Our Library of Things collection is growing. It now includes a GoPro camera with many
accessories, and an anatomically accurate human torso.
• The Friends of the Library have been welcomed back into the library. They are busy
getting caught up on the backlog of books. The self-serve lobby book sales are up and
running again. We are not yet ready to start receiving donations from the public yet.
10. OTHER BUSINESS
No other topics of business was discussed.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Bogert adjourned the meeting of the Tigard Library Board at 7:19 p.m. The next virtual
meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.
Minutes submitted by: Margaret L. Reh
Date approved: December 8, 2021
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