North Plains Public Library

Library Board Meetings 2002-03,
Dec. 17, 2003 Minutes
Place: North Plains Public Library
Time: 7:00 pm

1. Call to Order

2. Flag Salute

3. Roll Call:
Craig Edwards, Chair; Cindi Hirst, Vice-Chair; Janet Ford and Cynthia Peterson, Library Director. Excused absense: George Flanagan.

4. Appearance of Interested Citizens: none present.

5. Board Member Interviews: none present.
Did receive one applicant who may come to January meeting.

6. Approval of Oct. 15 meeting minutes: Cindi motioned, Janet seconded, All approved.

7. Library Director Report:
The Wishlist posted on the website has been updated to solicit donations for specific titles. We are focusing on adult titles currently.

Statistics through November:

8. Volunteer Coordinator Update:
We have received 6 applications for the Library Volunteer Coordinator position. The application materials will be evaluated and assigned a score based on how well the applicant addresses the criteria listed in the position announcement. Those with the highest scores will be interviewed by a panel of three. Craig, Cynthia and Diane will be interviewing the candidates. Interviews will be held at the library on Dec. 26 and 27.

9. Circulation Desk Update:
The North Plains Chamber of Commerce will be reimbursing Carolyn Leavitt for the $50 receipt printer she purchased via Ebay. Usually these printers cost over $200. We thank both Carolyn and the Chamber for gifting the library in this way.

Alan came last week and provided the following quote to Cindi:


Cindi is looking for donations to have Alan do the project. Cynthia asked that the units be detachable, so that if the library relocates, we can take this furnishings to a new facility.

10. Grant Opportunities Update:
Our technology needs have been met. Carolyn's son donated one computer and Chet Wolter donated another. We thank the generosity of our donors, and the talent shared by Carolyn and Mark Leavitt to install the equipment. Now, patrons are able to job search and complete homework assignments on consistent basis.

11. Announcement:
Cindi and Cynthia met with Eva Calcagno, Manager of the Washington County Cooperative Library Services (WCCLS). At the request of Cynthia and Don Otterman, NP City Manager, the Library Cooperative is planning to include NPPL in the Cooperative budget in FY 2007-08. Cynthia presented Eva with a formal request to gain Level 2 status and to have the Hillsboro Libraries as a mentor library. To prepare and meet the goals of the cooperative, the library has work to do. The board is planning to do major stragetic planning at the February meeting. Before we can define goals and work toward those goals, we need to think about where we see the library in 5-10 years. This plan can then be advertised to organizations and the public soliciting work or donations that will meet specific goals.

12. Adjournment. Next meeting date Jan. 21, 2003.