HomeMy WebLinkAboutLibrary Committee - Minutes - 2/10/2004Minutes of the Bayfield County Library Board
Tuesday, February 10, 2004
Board Room, Courthouse, Washburn
Present: Margaret Krause, Cable Betty Braunstein, Iron River
Lee Gehrke, Drummond Michael Sheehan, Northern Waters
Verne Gilles, Co. Bd.
We lacked a quorum. We discussed agenda items but no action was taken.
Library Updates:
- Iron River. Circulation was up 50% from last year. They are making efforts to attract
the teen population. Computer classes are being offered by WITC at the library. They
are in the process of establishing an on line book club.
- Cable. The library is fully automated effective January 1. They are running out of room
for books and have some in storage. They are looking at various possibilities of new or
expanded space. They are still in the process of creating a joint library agreement
between the Towns of Cable and Namakagon. This item should be on the March
agenda and Margaret will provide more background information.
- Drummond. They have been busy and are becoming crowded. They are targeting the
youth beyond the fourth grade.
County Library Brochure. Still in process.
County Fair Booth Plans. The library representatives favor having a booth at the fair. Internet
access is needed. The major obstacle may be finding individuals to work the booth
during the fair.
Northern Waters Update. Northern Waters is without a director at this time. Michael Sheehan
is currently Acting Co-Director. A workshop is planned for updating the library
technology plans which is done every five years. These plans try to anticipate what
future needs are. Northern Waters is planning to assemble a grant writing team that
would look at grant sources and share this information with the individual libraries.
2005 County Library Plan. Lee will work on drafting this plan. The goal is to have a plan that
will be easier for users to understand. Michael will share library plans from other
counties with Lee.
Next Meeting. Tuesday, March 23 at 1:00 p.m. at the Courthouse Boardroom.