Informational Meeting
January 25, 2007 7:00 p.m.
The meeting was called to
order 7:25 P.M.
MINUTES: The members
present found no need for corrections or additions to the September 28, 2006
meeting minutes.
COMMUNICATIONS: None.
LIBRARIAN REPORT:
A. 2008 Budget Proposal
1. L. Bailey reported that she is requesting a new
position for a part-time librarian to begin the accomplishment of new
objectives and activities in the Long Range Plan. An increase of 11% for Teen books was also
requested to support the increased circulation in that area. Copies of the narrative portion of the budget
and the detailed line item budget were distributed. Although staffing levels have not changed,
usage measurements have increased.
Library Staff
FY 2001 FY
2006 % Change
Full Time: 3 Librarians, 6 6
0
2 Library Associates,
1 Library Assistant
Part-Time: School/Public
Librarian,
3 Library Assistant I's,
Library Associate
(105.5 hrs per week)
5
5 0
Usage Measurements FY 2001 FY
2006 % Change
Circulation of Materials 201,224 250,639
25%
Reference Transactions 2,954 4,182
42%
Total Program Attendance 4,956 12,148
145%
Preschool 3,088 6,203
101%
School Age 1,506 8,614 472%
Teens 33 261
691%
Adults 329 1,127 243%
All ages n/a 2,146
n/a
Summer Reading Program
Children 160 414
159%
Teens - 100
B.
1. Chris
Bradley from the Connecticut Library Consortium and Louise Bailey researched
and analyzed statistics, work measurements and library activities and found
that Library staff are “at capacity” with current staffing. To implement new programs and activities
suggested in the Long Range Plan, the library either needs to cut some programs
and activities or hire additional staff.
C. Meeting Schedule for 2007
1. January
25, 2007
2. April 12,
2007
3. June 21,
2007
4. September
20, 2007
Old Business:
The vacancy on the Library Advisory Board needs to be filled.
The Meeting adjourned at
8:40 P.M.
Submitted by,
Louise Bailey, ex officio