09/12/1978 - Minutes MINUTES Tigard Library Board September 12, 1978
Call to Order The regular meeting of the Tigard Library Board
$ Roll Call: was called to order by chairman Yvonne Burgess.
All members were present.
Reports; Minutes of the July 11 meeting were read and amended
to excuse the absence of George Vaternick. Amended
minutes were approved.
Old Business: Nancie Stimler moved that the Board not subscribe
Motion to The Library Trustee Newsletter . Motion was seconded
and passed.
The Librarian explained decision of the WCCLS Citizens
Advisory Board to incorporate themselves rather than
form a new committee to receive funds for capital
improvements. (September 12, 1978 monthly report for
August, paragraph 1c.)
New Business: Darlene Laughlin nominated Betsy Chick to be chairman
of Library Board during 1978-79. Darlene Laughlin
Motion also moved that the nomination be accepted on a un-
animous ballot. Motion was seconded and passed.
The Stryker report on captial improvement needs for
Washington County was discussed. Betsy Chick moved
Motion that the Board formally adopt the report. The motion
was seconded and passed.
Goals & Objectives The Librarian reported that the Goals and Objectives
for WCCLS as submitted by the WCCLS committee had
been accepted by the Citizens Advisory Board and the
Washington County Board of Commissioners.
Librarian gave an up-date on work of the WCCLS Committee
Administration to Study Administration of County Libraries. Final report
of County Libraries will come to Board for acceptance.
Librarian reported on VISTA program for out-reach to
VISTA program senior citizens. Concern was expressed that the pro-
gram might extend services that would have to be
withdrawn at the end of the VISTA program. Librarian
indicated that a primary goal of the program is to
organize a volunteer group that will carry through
after the VISTA is gone.
Open House Librarian reviewed plans for the open house on Sep-
tember 30 which is being sponsored by the Friends
of the Library as a celebration of the state aid
grant received in January. A suggestion was made
that St. Anthony's be contacted aboutplacing a notice
on their outdoor display sign. Jeri Cundiff agreed
to take this suggestion to the Friends of the Library.
Jeri also announced that the Friends of the Library
Friends of Library will have a meeting on October 5 at the Library,
meeting featuring Mrs. Duncan, who will give a book review.
Librarian reported on WCCLS Computerized Circulation
Computerized Circu- Committee, indicating that a system in Eugene is
lation being favorably considered and that it is planned
to begin the operation in Beaverton next July.
Tigard would probably go on line in one to two years.
The committee is also working on uniform circulation
procedures for all libraries using the system.
Kathy Tremaine Librarian announced that staff member, Kathy Tre-
maine, plans to go on maternity leave beginning the
first part of December. From October16 until December
1, she will work half-time.
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Intellectual Librarian announced that there will be an Intellectual
Freedom Workshop Freedom Workshop for all library staff and board members
in October at the Hillsboro Library. It was urged
that as many as possible attend. It was also agreed
that following the workshop, the Board will review
Tigard Public Library's selection policy.
D. Laughlin Darlene Laughlin tendered her resignation because
she will be moving to Beaverton. The resignation was
accepted with regret. Appreciation was expressed for
Darlene's service on the Board and as a volunteer.
Board vacancy Two names were suggested as possible candidate;
Sandy Clifton and Vi Cotter. Librarian was asked
to see if there are other applications on file at City
Hall.
Meeting adjourned at 9:19 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Irene Ertell
Approved:
Approved as read: