1987-09-17 City of Beverly, Massachusetts
Public Meeting Minutes
Board: Library Trustees
Subcommittee:
Date: 09/17/1987
Place: Beverly Public Library
Board members present: Kathleen M. Henrichon, Nancy A. Bender, Edward E. Brindle,
Frances J. McCarthy, Kevin J. Murphy, Neil B. Olson, Susan M. Salt, and Nathan T. Shindler
Board members absent: Katherine L. Fanning
Others present:
Recorder: Sheila Glowaeki
Regular Meeting
Board of Trustees -- Beverly Public Library
Thursday, September 17, 1987 7:30 PM
Present: Nancy Bender, Edward Brindle, Kathleen Henriehon, Frances McCarthy, Kevin Murphy,
Nell Olson, Susan Salt, Toby Shindler
Also Present: Tom Hindman, Dick St. Pierre, Howard Calish, Barbara Donnally, Eileen Kneeland,
Diane Costa, Tom Seully and Sheila Glowacki
Kathleen Henrichon presided.
Disposition of the minutes of the previous meeting: Toby Shindler moved that the minutes of the
previous meeting be accepted. Motion passed.
Public presentation to, discussion with the Board: Eileen Kneeland and Barbara Donnally from
Endicott College addressed the Board concerning a project that is being planned involving the
producing of eight videos on the history of Beverly, from the Indians to present day. The project was
referred to new business.
Committee reports
Personnel: No report.
Administration: No report.
Finance: No report.
Long Range Planning: Nancy Bender handed out the minutes of the meetings held over the summer.
She also asked the Board to review the list of capital improvement suggestions for the Farms and
main library so that they may be discussed and prioritized at the next meeting.
Building Commission: Neil Olson reported that the commission did not meet over the summer since
the work done in late spring resulted in a contract for Mr. Tappe who is now working on the next
phase which includes cost estimates for the project.
Librarian's Report: 1) The bookmobile is progressing. Tom Hindman and Mr. Scully have been out
to see it and make suggestions for the checkout desk. We are expecting delivery in 6 weeks. 2) We
are having a hard time filling the bookmobile position. We have offered it to six candidates who have
turned it down because they could not afford to relocate to this area. 3) We have received permission
from the mayor to start the Bookmobile Librarian and Children's Assistant at Step 3 of the salary
scale. 4) Mr. Tappe will be speaking at the Beverly Improvement Society on October 20 concerning
the library project. 5) The Director and Assistant Director artended a workshop sponsored by the
Board of Library Commissioners on the planning process for libraries. While this is an excellent idea,
there is a question whether we can undertake this process at this time because of the staff shortage.
6) Kate Field was hired for the 1 year cataloging project for the local history room. This position will
be funded by a grant from the state. The Children's room also received a grant to conduct a series of
workshops on parenting. 7) The Bulger Bill is still in the legislature. 8) Noble received $35,000 to
upgrade the CLSI computer system that will put the hardware in place to support online catalogs. 9)
The custodians can no longer be given compensatory time for working weekends and must be paid
overtime.
The Assistant Director thanked the Board for the opportunity to attend the ALA Annual Convention
and reported on the meetings.
Unfinished Business: 1) The monthly meeting night was discussed. It was decided to hold the monthly
meetings on the fourth Monday of the month. 2) The dedication of the Reference Room in memory
of Esther Calish will be held on a Sunday aRernoon in May. 3) Susan Salt reported on the interest of
the Beverly Improvement Society to help with the landscaping of the new library addition, both inside
and out. Fran McCarthy moved to send a letter of thanks to the Society and accept their offer.
Motion passed.
New Business: 1) Fran McCarthy moved that the Board of Trustees send a letter of support stating
the need for the project of a video history of Beverly. Motion passed. 2) The Friends of the Library
received a $1000. grant from the Arts Lottery for the purpose of providing arts programs in the
library showcasing local artists. 3) Neil Olson thanked the library board and staff for supporting the
art exhibit of Rose Olson.
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 1987 at 7:30 p.m. at the main library.
Meeting adjoumed at 9:20 PM.
Sheila Gtowacki - Recorder