HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022.07.26 @6:00 Approved Minutes
South San Francisco Public Library Board of Trustees
MeetingMinutes
July26, 2022Main Library Auditorium
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:00P.M. via Teleconference meeting (Zoom).
ATTENDANCE
Library Trustees present:Diane Huddleston, Mary Giusti,Liru Chin,and Claire Ramsey.Library
Staff present: Valerie Sommer, Library Director;Adam Elsholz, Assistant Library Director;and
Elia Moreno,Administrative Assistant II. Guests: Alyssa Duri and Dan Quill.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion to approve the minutesas presentedfromtheJune28,2022,meeting was madebyVice
President, Mary Giusti, andsecondedbyLiru Chin,Secretary.All members in attendance were in
favor.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
COMMUNICATIONS:
a)Circulation, Reference Questions&LiteracyServicesStatistics (Attachment #1)
b)Library Articles, Issues & Programs (Attachment #2)
c)BoardAttendance Chart (Attachment #3)
OLD BUSINESS
New Main Library and Parks & Recreation Community Center Project(LPR)Update
The exterior glass/windows are fully installedand looking great! Interior infrastructure work is
moving forward.Staff is currently providing feedback and selectionson shelving, workstations,
and paint colors. Projected date for substantial completion is mid-June 2023. There will be lots
of work after this date, including moving equipment and library books, DVDs and more to the new
building, testing equipment, addressing punch listitems and more. Opening date may be
scheduledfor August/September 2023. Tours for staff and Library Board members to view the
new updates throughout the building will be arranged shortly.
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion and Motion to Amend the Library Use Policy
The Library Board of Trustees discussed the revisions to the Library Use Policy. Board members
decided to remove ortions of the Suspension Policy from the Library Use Policy,
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maintainingreference to the Suspension Policy. Motion to approve the Library Use Policy as
discussed from the July 26, 2022, meeting was made by Vice President, Mary Giusti, and seconded
by Liru Chin, Secretary. All members in attendance were in favor.
Discussion and Motion to Amend the Materials Selection, Deselection and Access Policy
The Library Board of Trustees discussed the amended Materials Selection, Deselection and Access
Policy. Motion to approve the amended Materials Selection, Deselection and Access Policy,as
discussedfrom the July26, 2022, meeting was made by Claire Ramsey,Board Memberand
seconded by Mary Giusti,Vice President. All members in attendance were in favor.
AGENDA BUILDING
NewCommunity Civic Center Campus Update;Library | Parks & RecreationRoom Names;
Project Read VITA Program;Bulletin Board and Free Literature Policy update.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Every Saturday through August, SSFPL is providing the community of South San Francisco with
FREE COVID-19 Test Kits. While supplies last at the Grand Avenue Library.
The South San Francisco Public Library Book Club meets virtually via Zoom on the third Tuesday
of each month at 6:00 PM. The August book club selection is the The Bohemians by Jasmin
Darznik. Please email [email protected] the Zoom link.
learning how to tie-dye. Bring
your own cotton t-shirt and take home a groovy design to wear back to school! No registration is
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required. Please note that this program will take place outdoors on Saturday, August 6, 2:00 PM,
and may be postponed in the event of rain.
The renaming celebration of the Community Learning Center in honor of Gene Mullin will be held
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on Friday, August 12at 10:30 AM.
GOOD AND WELFARE
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:27P.M.
Respectfully Submitted:
Liru Chin, LibraryBoard of Trustees Secretary
Valerie Sommer, Library Director