Minutes of Tuesday, August 22, 2023 – Board of Library Trustees
In attendance: Wendy Neil, Gloria Parkinson, Chair Karen Nugent, Colby Armstrong, Francisco Ramos, Director Marie Letarte
Invited guest Jan Gottesman here to talk about promotion and connection
Absent: Jill Ashton
Call to order by Karen at 6pm
No Public comment
Approval of minutes for July
Motion to amend minutes for July by Colby, 2nd by Wendy, all approve
Invited guest Jan Gottesman here to talk about promoting the library and connection
The Item still publishing weekly
Deadline Tuesday at noon
Keep information simple
Letter to the editor up to 300 words
clintonitem@yahoo.com for most direct communication
Send photos from events in high rez
Press release – send in advance
Feature story written by staff or correspondent
Dec 6 is the big anniversary party
Anniversary feature – possibly in November to build up hype for event in December
Social media has large reach, but does not stick in people’s minds
In person programs will make people care more about the library
Thank you to our guest
Jan left at 6:50 pm
Reports
MPLCP grant application update
Moving along
Contact every week
Presented to selectboard
Director’s report
Staff training day Oct 6 – focus group and staff meeting – half day
Motion to close library half way through the day on Oct 6 by Karen, 2nd by Colby, all approve
Halloween – closing at four pm
Motion by Wendy to close on Halloween at 4 pm, 2nd by Gloria, all approved
Motion to be opened on Nov 10 and be closed on Veterans Day (possible coffee and donuts) by Colby, 2nd Karen, all approve
Library will be open the day after Thanksgiving
Friends update
Meeting last week
Started moving books from school admin building
Recruiting for Old Home Day volunteers
Challenge update – no changes
Subcommittee update
Building and facilities
Met at 239 Chestnut Street – talked about site recommendations, moved to reconvene at library
Advocacy and outreach
Use Linktree in Instagram, Bio
Policy
Code of Ethics
Tabling
Colby left at 7:28 pm
Pet Policy – updates regarding service dogs and “emotional support” animals
Some staff disagree with letting them in
Make part of standards of conduct rather than separate policy
Motion at accept until further notice by Gloria, 2nd by Karen, all approve
Date of next meeting: Wednesday, September 27th, 6pm
Motion to adjourn at 7:48 by Gloria
Minutes submitted by Gabrielle Turcotte