Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library Board – meeting highlights
December 21, 2009
Wise Up! A Literary Fest lauded
The board recognized Bruce Hennes, Regina Brett, Brendan Ring and Dierdru Ring for planning and producing the fundraiser held at Nighttown with a sold-out crowd.
Welcome Desk staffing changes
Welcome Desk staffing has changed to allow public service staff to spend more time on their primary assignments. The circulation staff that manages the Flash Scan checkout terminals will also perform Welcome Desk functions. The Administrative Services Team, including Director Nancy Levin, will cover the first two hours of weekday mornings in order for circulation staff to attend to circulation duties.
Noble Library renovation plans
The board authorized the director to contract with Studio Techne in an amount not to exceed $10,000 to produce preliminary plans and budget for the Noble Library’s renovation. Upgrades are needed for carpeting, painting and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Library board officers for 2010
Board President Eric Silverman announced the Nominating Committee’s proposed slate of officers for the 2010 year: Glenn Billington, president, Audrey Cole, vice president and Esther Moss, secretary.
As his term ended with this meeting, Silverman reflected on his seven years on the board, noting the renovation activities, the temporary move to Taylor Academy and the need for developing the proposed foundation for the library’s fundraising activities. He was pleased to note that circulation figures have now returned to what they were at the time the Lee Road Library renovation began.
Director Levin introduced a resolution honoring President Silverman’s seven years of service. The resolution mentioned his understanding the value of an independent library system to Cleveland Heights and University Heights as well as his unfaltering support of the Lee Road Library renovation project.
Computer Gallery opens Jan. 19
The Computer Gallery will open Jan. 19 in the former Heights Arts space. The gallery will continue to exhibit the work of local artists. The Community Office, which formerly housed public computers, will be a dedicated conference room and classroom.
Choose to Read Ohio grant
The State Library of Ohio has granted a $5,211 Choose to Read Ohio grant for 2010. The community will be invited to read two books by Ohio authors this coming spring: The Amazing Escape of Curious George by Louise Borden and You Remind Me of Me, by Cleveland Heights author Dan Chaon.
LWV observer: Anne S. McFarland.
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