SIDNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Sidney Public Library Board
September 14, 2015
Board Members Present: Libby Soucie, Michelle Onstott, Sandy White, Kelley Dible, and Vickie Ryder.
Also Present: Andrew Sherman, Library Director, Sandy Nelson, Franki Beeken, and Stephanie Mika.
Absent:
Meeting called to order at: 4:00 pm.
Friends Report given by: N/A
Approval of minutes: A motion was made by Vickie to approve the minutes of the August 10, 2015 meeting. The motion was seconded by Sandy. Approved: All
Financial Reports and bills: A motion was made by Vickie to approve the bills for August 2015. The motion was seconded by Michelle. Approved: All
Old business:
New business:
A motion was made by Libby to close until 1:00 October 3 so staff could enjoy the parade. The motion was seconded by Vickie.
Sherm will be doing his practicum in Gering in September and October.
Time Limit Manager has been downloaded to all computers. This program keeps usage statistics.
The bookmobile will have repairs done in October.
The large print western collection has been merged together in one section. Hopefully this winter all large print and paperback books will be merged together.
Sherm received word that our Strategic plan looks good and will continue to work on for the 2016 accreditation year.
The furniture in the Smith Room and the furniture from the storage shed is available. We will try to bring it to the Library and sell it at the book sale.
The Board will decide if we should still require parent’s permission in order for a minor to use the internet. It will also be decided if patrons will need a library/valid ID to use a computer.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 4:40. The next regular meeting will be held October 13, 2015.
Sidney Public Library
Sidney Public Library Foundation
A meeting of the Sidney Public Library Foundation was held at 4:40 on September 14, 2015
Board members present: Vickie Ryder, Sandy White, Michelle Onstott, Kelley Dible and Libby Soucie.
Absent:
Also present: Andrew Sherman, Library Director, and Stephanie Mika
Approval of Minutes: A motion was made by Michelle to approve minutes of the August Meeting. The motion was seconded by Libby. Approved: All
Financial report and bills: N/A
Old Business:
New Business:
Sherm will be applying for the following grants. C.A. Story and Thompson grant. We are requesting funds to by a flat screen television to be used as an electronic bulletin board, 2 monitors and 2 stands.
The Foundation received $1,100 in donations in October.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 4:50. The next regular meeting will be held on October 14, 2015.
