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moved from its current location in the Children's Library to another place for <br />better visibility, to which responded yes. <br />b. Strategic Goals: <br />Connie listed several strategic goals forthe library: <br />i. A public printer with a payment kiosk. This would alleviate thewasted <br />inkthat is currently happening. <br />ii. A game collection available through circulation. The games would be <br />stored in clear bins, with the patrons responsible forthe items as they <br />would be with any other items checked out. <br />iii. New carpet and paint throughout the building. <br />iv. A part-time cleaning person. <br />V. End -cap slats for additional shelving, providing more much-needed <br />space. <br />vi. Culling the entire library collection every three years, with children's <br />materials being every five years. <br />vii. Inventory every two years. <br />viii. Chromebooks and charging carts. This is listed as a huge need. <br />Connie also included under the strategic goals forthe library, Expanding <br />Access, which the board brainstormed ideas including: <br />i. Steve suggested expanding the library hours. Connie stated thatthe <br />staff wants to decrease hours. Steve suggested staying open after <br />hours to make the library more available to the community. Jeanie <br />agreed, statingthatthe library could be open for clubs thatwantto <br />use the space. <br />ii. Audrey suggested expandingdigitalaccess. <br />iii. Conniewould liketo expand the blind print and disabled services for <br />patrons, with a directory in the lobby. <br />iv. Connie also suggested connectingwith Paris Metro, to offerfree rides <br />to the library for children ages 12-18 in the summer. <br />V. Audrey would like more storywalks. <br />vi. Steve would liketo have a program that sends books to the local rest <br />homes. Rob asked if children could read to the nursing home <br />residents in the main room. Connie responded, saying this would be a <br />greatvolunteer opportunity. <br />vii. Connie stated that a Teen Advisory group will begin on February 29th. <br />viii. Steve asked the board to pause on further discussion of the strategic <br />planning at 5:40 p.m., so that the other items on the agenda could be <br />addressed. <br />c. Eclipse: <br />Connie told the board that the library's theme for March is everything to do <br />with the eclipse. The library updated decorations to reflect the upcoming <br />