HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-20-2010 Regular MeetingMinutes of Meeting: Fairhope Public Library Board of Trustees
December 20, 2010
The meeting was called to order at 5 :35 PM by Chairman Martin Lan aux.
In attendance were Martin Lanaux, Frieda Ward, Molly Peterson, Cecil Christenberry, Dan
Stankoski -City Councilman, and Tamara Dean -Library Director.
The minutes from the November meeting were submitted. One item, regarding the waiver of
notice for election of officers, was added to the minutes . The amended minutes were
unanimously approved.
Reports:
Library director, Tamara Dean, gave a review of the Library employee, statistical, and financial
reports. There was some discussion regarding e-books (electronic format} and their
application in the library environment. Tamara indicated that this issue was being explored and
debated in many professional library forums. Some of the issues to be considered include
ownership of thee-reader devices (Kindle, Nook, iPad, etc.} and access to downloadable book
files for libraries and library patrons .
Business:
There was a review of plans for the upcoming Ashley Bryan Art Exhibit . The Exhibit will be
during the month of February to coincide with Black History Month. The Board reviewed the
contract and discussed issues related to security, insurance and display. Tamara will request a
revised contract that indicates that there will be no special security or guards for the exhibit.
The use of volunteer docents and limited hours of access to the exhibit were discussed . The
Library Board expressed support for the exhibit as a cultural opportunity for the library and the
Fairhope community. Final details and issues of concern will be raised by Tamara and discussed
with the Friends of the Library Exhibit Committee later in the week .
The February Library Board meeting will be held on Wednesday the 16th at 5 :00 p .m . and will
be followed by a library staff reception at 6 :00 p .m . in the Giddens Conference Center. Frieda
will coordinate food for the reception and other Board members will provide wine.
With no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 6 :50 p .m .
Respectfully Submitted by :
Molly Peterson