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1959-05-21 City of Beverly, Massachusetts Public Meeting Minutes Board: Library Trustees Subcommittee: Date: 05/21/1959 Place: Beverly Public Library Board members present: Louisa V. Conrad,, Dorothy C. Cook, Frank P. Hyde, Bruce Lancaster, Frederick H. Pierce, Carolyn F. StandIcy, and Thomas J. Tooracy Board members absent: Russell P. Brown, and Saul J. Cogan Others pant: Recorder: Marion A. Brown Thursday, May 21, 1959 The meeting of the Board of Trustees was held on the above date at 7:30 Present were Mrs. Conrad, presiding Mrs. Cook, Miss StandIcy, Mr. Hyde, Mr. Pierce Mr. Lancaster and Mr. Tooracy. Before the start of the meeting an International Metro-mite truck was on display from Loring Motors in Salem with the possibility of it being made adaptable for a bookmobile. After discussion Mr. Tooracy with Mr. Pierce and Mr. Hyde will seek all information for the June 18th meeting The records of the previous meeting and the Finance reports were approved as read. There was a long discussion of the school situation in connection with the incoming students in the Junior High Schools. Some felt that a meeting with the School Committee would prove of value. The Libra explained that a meeting had already been arranged with the Junior High Principals and Mrs. Gibbs and Miss Munroe to discuss what beneficial changes could be made. For admims'tration Mrs. Conrad reported that dead elm at Beverly Farms should be removed and the hedge at the Farms needs to be filled in as some of the hedge at the Main Library, also. The flag pole should have attention Mr. Tooracy explained it had been condemned and he will attend to it. Because of needed book space in the Children's Room, Mrs. Conrad explained that she bad prices of $400 for one unit and this could make a start, the cost to come from Trust Funds. It was suggested that the Trade School might cooperate. Mr. Hyde and Mr. Tooracy will investigate. The report of the Circulation Committee was accepted as was the report of the Librarian. These were placed on file. A long discussion was held of what books should be added to the collection because of demand. It was lea to be put in the set of Rules that are being prepared. There was a discussion of Endicott Junior College making a $5.00 yearly deposit and also what charges should he made for non-residents. This matter also could be put in the Rules. Voted that two delegates attend the M..L.A. meeting in Lenox June 11-12. Voted the Jaycee-ettes the use of Library Hail the 3d Thursday of every month for their Mr. Lancaster prepared a chart showing the graphic representation of the circulation figures, etc. All thought this an excellent idea to continue throughout the year. Adjourned 9:30 Marion A. Brown Clerk COMMITTEES 1959 FINANCE ADMINISTRATION Mr. Brown, Ch. Mrs. Conrad, Ch. Mr. Cogan Mr. Toomey Mr. Toomey Mr. Cogan Mrs. Conrad CIRCULATION BRANCHES Miss StandIcy, Ch. Mrs. Cook, Ch. Mr. Hyde Mr. Pierce Mr. Pierce Mr. Lancaster