MINUTES of the regular meeting of the Pitkin County Library Board of Trustees on July 10, 2024. The meeting was called to order at 12:04 PM in the William R. Dunaway Community Room.
1. ROLL CALL:
Trustees Present:
- Pres. John Wilkinson (JW)
- V.P. Elizabeth Nix (EN) Acting President
- Sec. Anna Lookabill Scott (ALS)
- Tres. Audrey Ellis (AE)
- Ashley Connolly (AC)
- Austine Stitt (AS)
- Elizabeth Stewart-Severy (ES-S)
Alternates:
- Chris Keleher (CK)
- Heather Kendrick (HK)- Member of public
Staff:
- Genevieve Smith (GS), PC Librarian
- Anna Steinberg, assistant to PC Librarian
- Laura Gonzalez, library intern
- Tania Kelly, PC HR Business Partner
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Austine Stitt 2nd by Audrey Ellis
Passed by the Board, unanimous
3. PUBLIC COMMENT:
- None
4. TRUSTEES COMMENTS & LIBRARIAN'S REPORT:
Trustee Comments-
- None
Librarian’s Report-
- Genevieve Requested closing the library on Wednesday, August 21st from 11:30 to 1:30 so all staff could participate in the Pitkin County picnic.
Moved by Ashley Connolly, 2nd by Audrey Ellis
Passed by Board, unanimous
- Library Programs Update: Community Read book pick-up on Wed. July 17th; Sewing workshop- slightly more advanced workshop offered this session; New laser cutter training day; Bookbinding classes still popular; Aspen Music Festival & School students playing on Mondays & Fridays at 2:30 pm during July & August; Another presentation in partnership with the Senior Center about understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia and Memory Loss.
- The library is working with the Pitkin County Attorney’s office for a seamless transition to ensure the legal support needed by the Library as we continue to review Policy changes and the TOSV satellite library.
- The letter of Intent for TOSV Library Station was updated with Board concerns and will be presented to the BOCC and TOSV Council. Once presented, feedback will be brought back to the Board for final consideration.
- Operations: Molly Ireland will be taking over the Deputy Director position in light of Carol McArdell’s retirement after serving for 45 years. And, the management team decided to move the open position to one for a new Spanish Outreach Coordinator with many great candidates applying for the position.
- Building Updates: Working to soundproof the AV recording studio; the Area nook by the stairs updated with outlets and furniture for a new work/ study area in the lower level; a design consultant is presenting options for a safer, more secure, and friendlier staff/patron service desks throughout the library as needs have changed/ been realized since original design; and, finally, looking at meeting “pods” (see Quigley Library @ CMC or at Backbone Media in Carbondale) to meet increased demand for meeting and private workspaces.
- Library Intern, Laura Gonzalez, introduced herself and gave a presentation about her background and path to becoming a library intern this summer. She has been working directly under Shannon in youth services but has shadowed other departments as well, giving her youth and bilingual perspective on available (or lack thereof) resources.
5. OLD BUSINESS
- Request for Reconsideration Policy: 2nd Reading
Moved by Audrey Ellis, 2nd by Ashley Connolly
Passed by the Board, unanimous
- Photography Policy: 2nd Reading
Moved by Elizabeth Stewart-Severy, 2nd by Ashley Connolly
Passed by the Board, unanimous
6. NEW BUSINESS
- Request for LAB Policy: 1st Reading- With some changes for 2nd reading
Moved by Audrey Ellis, 2nd by Ashley Connolly
Passed by the Board, unanimous
- 2024/2025 Annual Goals Setting- The Board will adopt the Goals set forth for 2024-2025 year to complete revising all Policies as well as moving forward with pursuing TOSV Library Station.
Moved by Austine Stitt, 2nd by Audrey Ellis
Passed by Board, unanimous
- Reviewed Board Alternates
7. REVIEW FUTURE MEETINGS SCHEDULE 2024
- Aug. 14, Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Nov. 13, Dec. 11
8. ADJOURNED @ 1: 13 PM
Moved by Ashley Connolly, 2nd by Elizabeth Stewart-Severy