South Dakota State Library
Board Meeting
Kneip Conference Room #3
January 17, 2008 8:30 am
Board Meeting
Kneip Conference Room #3
January 17, 2008 8:30 am
Members Present: Eric Abrahamson, Linda Whitney, Tad Perry, Joan Upell, Judy Trzynka, Dan Siebersma and Dorothy Liegl
Member Not Present: Roy Burr and Linda Daugaard (arrived during Executive Session)
Others Present: Quynn Verhelst, recording secretary; Greta Chapman, Rapid City Public Library; and Warren Wilson, SDLN.
Call to Order -- Abrahamson
Approval of Agenda
A MOTION WAS MADE by Judy Trzynka and seconded by Linda Whitney to approve the agenda with additions. MOTION CARRIED
Approval of Minutes
Approval of December minutes deferred to April meeting.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Linda Whitney and seconded by Joan Upell to approve the October 17, 2007 minutes with corrections. MOTION CARRIED.
Report of the Chair -- Eric Abrahamson
Abrahamson commented on his visits to libraries around the state.
Report of the State Librarian -– Dan Siebersma
- Newsbank update
- Approved by Sr. IT
- Legislative Update
- Meeting with the House of Education Committee this morning
- Meeting yesterday with Joint Appropriations Committee
- Strategic Plan Review
- Nothing to report
SDLN Update –- Warren Wilson
Nina Mentzel (former Ellsworth AFB Librarian) has been hired as the Instructional Librarian/Assistant Director. Programmer Analyst position is currently being advertised.
Discussion on Aleph v18 issues, MetaLib, training in the Hills area, transition to a new system, electronic resources and Z39.50 compatibility.
Unfinished Business
LSTA Rules changes -– Dorothy Liegl
- All projects have to focus on the six priorities, focusing on the delivery of services to the patron.
- Still covers SAIL (Solo Artist in Libraries) project
- All Braille and Talking Book services are covered
- Courier Services
- Training Trustee’s or re-writing the Trustee Handbook
- Supplies and equipment
- Space (building)
- Publicity and Public Relations
SDNA Update
Database continues to be available and the number of user restrictions has been removed.
Courier Costs/ILL
Discussion of issues, mainly postage cost concerns.
Gates Grants
A MOTION WAS MADE by Tad Perry and seconded by Linda Whitney for approve all grant requests. MOTION CARRIED.
Beresford Public Library Brookings Public Library Britton Public Library Custer County Library Hand County Library Madison Public Library Mitchell Public Library North Sioux City Community Library Scotland Community Library Siouxland Libraries Wessington Springs Public Library
New Business
PLA Conference and ALA Legislative Day Attendance were discussed.
Recess until after the House of Education Committee meeting at 9:45 am
A MOTION WAS MADE by Judy Trzynka and seconded by Tad Perry to enter into Executive Session at 10:40 am. MOTION CARRIED.
Next Meeting is April 8, 2008
A MOTION WAS MADE by Linda Daugaard and seconded by Joan Upell to adjourn. MOTION CARRIED
Adjourn 11:20am