South Dakota State Library Board
South Dakota State Library Board
March 8, 2007
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Kneip Building Conference Room #3
Minutes
South Dakota State Library Board
March 8, 2007
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Kneip Building Conference Room #3
Minutes
Members Present: Eric Abrahamson, Roy Burr, Linda Daugaard, Linda Whitney, Richard Van Beek, Warren Wilson, Dorothy Liegl.
Also Present: Mary Lou McGirr, Jasmine Rousey, Dan Boyd, Annie Brunskill, LaVera Rose, Colleen Kirby, Julie Erickson, Rick Melmer, Deb Barnett, Jannette Norum-Sanchez, Deb Hagemeier
Call to Order-Abrahamson
Approval of Agenda-A MOTION WAS MADE by Daugaard, seconded by Whitney, to approve the agenda as amended. MOTION CARRIED.
Discussion of Transition Planning-McGirr
McGirr talked about three areas of work that have been going on with the Management Team during the Transition Planning process. McGirr asked the Management Team to share with everyone where they are within these areas.
There was a discussion about where books are going that libraries aren't interested in.
Discussion of Vision Statement-Hagemeier
Hagemeier discussed with the Board the context of the Vision Statement. This statement will be jointly considered by the South Dakota Library Association, the South Dakota Library Network, and the South Dakota State Library. Abrahamson expressed that he would like the State Library Board to adopt this statement.
Hagemeier suggested that the statement be released during National Library Week (April 15 - 21) along with a press release to the media. She plans to have revised statement back by April 1, 2007. Abrahamson agreed to write the State Library Board statement and submit it to Hagemeier. Suggestions and comments were encouraged.
Continuation of Transition Planning-McGirr
There was review and discussion of the draft Transition Plan document. Suggestions and comments were discussed among the group regarding each goal.
Executive Session-
A MOTION WAS MADE by Whitney, seconded by Daugaard, to move into Executive Session at 12:15 p.m.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Daugaard, seconded by Van Beek, to move out of Executive Session at 12:35 p.m.
Reconvene
The meeting reconvened at 1:00 p.m. McGirr and Abrahamson updated Melmer and Barnett on what changes were made during the first half of the meeting. Melmer shared his comments and opinions on the draft plan. The revised document will be distributed again by March 16, 2007. The plan will be reviewed again at the April 10, 2007 meeting.
Approval of Minutes-
A MOTION WAS MADE by Van Beek, seconded by Daugaard, to approve the minutes. MOTION CARRIED.
Report on SDLN-Wilson
Wilson announced that he will be taking a new position at the Black Hills Campus in Spearfish. The Executive Director of the Board of Regents will appoint someone to replace him on the Board.
Report of the State Librarian-Liegl
Liegl and Burr discussed the financial report with the Board. Liegl discussed the amount of money remaining in Federal funds that needs to be spent by October. Liegl reviewed the amount of money remaining in the State funds.
Consideration of Gates Grant Applications
The following libraries were reviewed:
- Kennebec Public Library - $176.25
- Grace Balloch Memorial Library - $3328.00
- Alcester Public Library - $3773.52
Future agenda items were discussed. Van Beek announced his last date as a Board member as July 1, he suggested several potential candidates for appointment.
Liegl updated the Board regarding the survey sent to libraries on how suspension of ILL services has affected them.
Liegl encouraged the Board to try out the online trial databases and submit comments.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Wilson, seconded by Daugaard, to adjourn at 3:10 p.m.
The next meeting is scheduled for April 10, 2007. It will be held at the Oakview Branch Library in Sioux Falls. It is scheduled to start at 8:30 a.m. A tour of the Tactile Graphics Unit is also planned at 1 p.m..