Submitted by Joanie Goforth
Monday night, the Board met at the Cumming Library. Highlighted agenda items include:
Public Activities Report: Outreach Manager Lorraine Lane presented the Public Services activities report highlighting recent IS and YS training days and the FCPL Brand & Style Guide rollout. Lorraine also provided an overview of the current activities carried out by the Outreach department, which include two new lobby stops, two new bookmobile stops, and a new Golden Hour program. Additionally, she shared some heartwarming interactions with patrons and their appreciative feedback.
Materials Department Presentation: The Materials Department gave the Board an informative peek at the life cycle of FCPL materials. Materials Services Manager Jeff Fisher and collection development staff members Kim Tomblin, Janice Anderson, and Molly Moore explained how FCPL approaches acquisitions, processing, cataloging, and weeding so that our patrons can access relevant and appealing library materials.
Election of Officers for the Library Board of Trustees: The Board voted in officers for FY24: Kristin Morrissey as Chair, Christy Winters as Vice-Chair, and Lisa Stortzum as Secretary/Treasurer, effective after the meeting.
Mission and Vision Statements Changes: The Board approved new mission and vision statements to align the Library's mission and vision more closely with the new strategic plan.
Mission: FCPL connects our community with exceptional resources, spaces, and experiences.
Vision: FCPL is your first choice for discovery, inspiration, and enrichment.
New and Updated Policies: In light of the recent incidents of inappropriate filming behavior in the Library, we felt the need to establish a policy to address this matter. This policy also establishes parameters for news media activities and notifies the public of FCPL's methods and purposes in photographing and filming library activities. The Board unanimously approved the Photography and Filming Policy, which can be found on our website here.
The Security Camera Policy was also updated to reflect a shorter retention period for recorded video footage, which the Board approved unanimously.
Denmark Library Update: IT & Facilities Manager Holly Barfield shared photos and an update on Denmark Library's construction progress, including an explanation of the geotechnical tools used to measure dirt settlement for a strong foundation.
Proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Adjustments:
The Board voted unanimously to increase Donations revenue and Materials expenses by $600.00 to reflect a donation from the Lanier-Forsyth Rotary Club for books in honor of Rotary speakers.
The Board voted unanimously to increase Donations revenue and Materials expenses by $1,405.00 to reflect donations made in memory of Mary Ann McCarthy and Ashok Barre.
The Board voted unanimously to decrease State revenue and Operations expenses by $5,357.00 to reflect a decrease in Post E-Rate Technology Reimbursements.
The Board voted unanimously to increase State revenue and Operations expenses by $56,344.60 to reflect the FY2024 LibTech grant.
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