1966-01-20 City of Beverly, Massachusetts
Public Meeting Minutes
Board: Library Trustees
Subcommittee:
Date: 01/20/1966
Place: Beverly Public Library
Board members present: Louisa V. Conrad, Anne P. Bryant, Frank P. Hyde, Mieth Maeser, Dr.
Cornelius J. Murray, Carolyn F. StandIcy, and Thomas J. Toomey
Board members absent: Robert W. Lovett, and Frederick H. Pierce
Others present:
Recorder: Marion A. Brown
Thursday January 20, 1966 4 P.M.
The regular meeting of the Trustees was held at the Library on the above date. In attendance were
Mrs. Conrad, presiding, Mrs. Bryant, Miss Standley, Mr. Maeser, Mr. Hyde, Mr. Toomey and Dr.
Murray. Mr. Robert W. Lovett, newly appointed, in place of Mr. Doherty, was unable to be present.
The records of the previous meeting were approved as were the Finance sheets giving the balances
for the year. The Librarian's report and reports of Dept. Heads were read and placed on file.
Mr. Tooracy reported that he and Mrs. Conrad had consulted with the Mayor as to the 1966 Budget.
In some places he agreed to increase: Books $1050; Binding $200; Lighting $100; Repairs $200; Jan.
Supplies $100; a total of $1650 increase, akso agreed to allow $8500 for pages.
For administration, Mr. Toomey reported that asphalt tile was requested by the Custodians for the
lower floor corridors. However, the feeling was that the walls in both Reading Rooms should have
priority as they are in very crackled condition. As this was not allowed in the Budget, a discussion
was held as to putting canvas or some such on the walls.
Also requested by custodian was some increased lighting at top of marble stairs going to upper floor.
Mrs. Conrad suggested one or two fiuorescent lights on a small shelf at top of stairs. This to be taken
care of by City Electrician. Mr. Toomey also reported that wet batteries for auxiliary lighting are to
be installed soon.
VOTED every five years to purchase the Boston Directory, also to buy a new Colliers Ency. for
Reference Roont
VOTED use of hall at Farms to Farms Improvement Soc. Feb. 24 in the evening. West Beach
Annual Meeting, Feb. 2 l-evening. Farms-Prides Community, Feb. 4-evening.
VOTED Custodian must be paid $2.50 per hour when they do this extra work for organizations.
VOTED to take Christina Carleton on the Staff for 6 months probation to start at once at $64.30
per week. She is to assist at Main Desk and bookmobile. She is a graduate of B.H.S. and has had one
year at Salem State College.
Letters were read liom Mr. Doherty thanking all for their assistance while a Trustee and ~rom Mrs.
Cook expressing thanks for her new position as Young Adults' Librarian.
Adjourned 5:15
Marion A. Brown
Clerk.