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Elk River Public Library Board Page 3 <br /> November 27,2018 <br /> III5.7 Patron Services Supervisors Report <br /> • Ms. Canter presented her staff report. <br /> • Ms. Canter asked the board for feedback regarding their needs from Ms. <br /> Canter and Ms. Schake and if the board could give that feedback at the <br /> January meeting. <br /> • The board asked to be included in mailings for the library.The members <br /> of the board went around the table and stated individually that they gave <br /> approval for Ms. Canter to add them to the mailing list. <br /> • The board discussed the need to re-focus and be intentional as a whole <br /> with their mission and intention. Councilman Ovall said that maybe a re- <br /> focusing of energy and priorities would help with vision and mission up <br /> front and a plan and structure to follow. It was also agreed that more <br /> dialogue would need to be had if the board needs or wants to be more <br /> involved in the programming options of the library and not just the <br /> building and grounds. <br /> 5.8 Library Services Coordinator Report <br /> • Ms. Schake presented her staff report. <br /> • The board asked Ms. Schake about the 1,000 books before Kindergarten <br /> program and details about graduation numbers. The program is funded <br /> by Friends of the Library. <br /> • Ms. Schake noted that Harry Potter is still a big draw with Teen Trivia. <br /> ID S . The board also discussed fan fiction clubs and how popular they have <br /> become with teenagers. Fan Fiction clubs include versions of existing <br /> stories that have parts re-written by fans and shared with each other. <br /> • Ms. Schake reported that the library is hiring for two more library aides. <br /> 5.9 GRRL Trustee Report <br /> • Chair Eberley reported that she is trying to get more money for the <br /> annual appeal. The total is up over$20,000 and the goal is $60,000. This <br /> year the mailing list for donation requests only goes out to past donors. <br /> • Chair Eberley asked Ms. Schake to see a Brain Fitness Kit at the January <br /> meeting. Ms. Schake said that she will reserve one for the January <br /> meeting. The board also discussed that they would like to see a <br /> Codapillar at a future meeting as well. <br /> 6. Adjournment <br /> Moved by Commissioner Keifenheim and seconded by Commissioner Eberley to <br /> adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 4-0. The meeting adjourned at 6:45pm. <br /> Minutes submitted by Dawn Larson. <br /> Ill <br /> ► OIEIEI 11 <br /> NATURE <br />