South Dakota State Library Board
CONFERENCE CALL
JULY 19, 2007
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
MINUTES
CONFERENCE CALL
JULY 19, 2007
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
MINUTES
Members Present: Eric Abrahamson, Linda Daugaard, Linda Whitney, Warren Wilson, Richard Van Beek.
Others Present: Dorothy Liegl, State Librarian; Jannette Norum-Sanchez, Recording Secretary
Absent: Roy Burr
Call to Order—Abrahamson
Approval of Agenda—A MOTION WAS MADE by Daugaard, seconded by Whitney to approve the agenda. MOTION carried.
Approval of Minutes—A MOTION WAS MADE by Van Beek, seconded by Daugaard to approve the minutes. MOTION carried.
Report of Chair—Abrahamson
Abrahamson reported on preliminary conversations between the State Library and the South Dakota Library Association that may lead to a series of workshops around the state designed to provide universal access to library services. The key issues to be discussed: Who is un-served? Who is under-served? Who can best meet these needs? How should these services be paid for? The Board discussed ideas of how to serve rural patrons. There were questions regarding whether or not we can use LSTA money to fund a study of Interlibrary Loan.
Report of SDLN—Warren
No report.
Report of the State Librarian—Liegl
Liegl posted informational materials on the website for the Board to review. One was from the COSLA funding survey results which will help enlighten the Board on how libraries are funded across the states. Another document posted was a written report from the Foundation Center regarding evaluation results.
Liegl discussed with the Board the events of the ALA conference she attended. Some of the discussion was about funding for the National Library Service which is what provides us with all the materials and equipment for the Braille & Talking Book Program (B&TB) and what money has been requested to make the change to digital books.
The Transition is going well; the library moving is still under way. The library is still waiting for approval of the Staffing Plan.
Liegl discussed with the Board the SDLA meeting she had just attended. She mentioned that SDLA adopted the resolution on funding for the National Library Service for the Braille & Talking Book program.
Committee Reports
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Leigl received information from Darla Mayer that the library finished FY07 with all money spent. A partial amount of the money was used by the department. Leigl will have the final report scanned and put online for the Board to review.
FACILITIES
Liegl mentioned that the architectural firm has not signed the contract as of yet. Dr. Melmer has not been contacted regarding who will or will not be moving into the State Library.
NEW BOARD MEMBERS
Nominations have been passed on to the Governor by Dr. Melmer. There will be an additional name added. It will be around 4-6 weeks before they have the nominations completed.
NEW BUSINESS
Liegl presented a draft version of the FY09 budget.
The Board reviewed the following applicants for the Gates Grant:
- Presho Public Library - $ 530.06
- Redfield Carnegie Library – 620.16
- Webster Public Library – 390.66
- White Lake Community Library – 2023.34
- Vermillion Public Library – 2156.22
A MOTION WAS MADE by Whitney, seconded by Wilson to move into Executive Session. MOTION carried. A MOTION WAS MADE by Daugaard, seconded by Van Beek to end Executive Session. MOTION carried.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Whitney to adjourn. Seconded by Daugaard. MOTION carried.