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South Dakota State Library Board
APRIL 10, 2007
CONFERENCE CALL
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
MINUTES


Members Present: Eric Abrahamson, Linda Daugaard, Linda Whitney, Warren Wilson

Members Not Present: Roy Burr, Richard Van Beek

Also Present: Dorothy Liegl, State Librarian; Jannette Norum-Sanchez, Recording Secretary

Call to Order-Abrahamson
There was a brief discussion regarding potential candidates for current and future board member vacancies.

Approval of the Agenda-A MOTION WAS MADE by Whitney, seconded by Daugaard, to approve the agenda as written. MOTION CARRIED.

Approval of Minutes-A MOTION WAS MADE by Whitney, seconded by Daugaard to approve the minutes. MOTION CARRIED.

Report of the Chair-Abrahamson
Abrahamson discussed some potential names that were received for board member vacancies. Board members suggested additional names of potential candidates. Abrahamson asked Liegl about the status of the Deputy Librarian vacancy and she stated that a PDQ was now being developed for the position.

Report of the State Librarian-Liegl
Liegl dispersed an electronic copy of her report for the Board to review. Liegl updated the board about her meeting with BOP regarding the staffing plan. Liegl updated the Board regarding a meeting held with the Department's finance department concerning line item budgets. Liegl mentioned that a stakeholders meeting between BFM, BOA, BOP, Governor's Office, and BIT has been proposed by Melmer. This meeting is not yet scheduled.

Liegl reported to the Board that an architect will be chosen and announced in the near future for the remodeling of the State Library. The roof will be replaced during the summer. It is estimated that the remodeling will take two years (one year per floor). Some materials may need to be stored off-site during remodeling to allow all staff to fit on second floor.

Unfinished Business
The Board discussed the vision statement and revisions to be made.

A MOTION WAS MADE by Daugaard, seconded by Whitney, to adopt the vision statement. MOTION CARRIED.

New Business
Gates Grant Requests:
The following libraries submitted Gates grant requests: A MOTION WAS MADE by Whitney, seconded by Daugaard, to approve the Hand County Library request. MOTION CARRIED.

A MOTION WAS MADE by Wilson, seconded by Daugaard, to table the requests from Siouxland Libraries and North Sioux City until the next meeting.

The next meeting is scheduled for May 8, 2007 in Sioux Falls at the Oakview Branch Library from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. There may also be a tour of the Tactile Graphics Unit scheduled during that time.

A MOTION WAS MADE by Whitney, seconded by Wilson, to adjourn at 10:25 AM. MOTION CARRIED.

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