Grace A. Dow Memorial Library

Library Board

Agenda

Wednesday, October 15, 2008, 7 p.m.

City Hall Council Chambers

 

Information on each highlighted agenda item is available by clicking on the description of that item.

 

I.                    Roll Call

 

II.                 Acceptance of September 17, 2008 Meeting Minutes

 

III.               Additions or Changes to the Agenda

 

IV.              Public Comments

 

V.                 Director’s Report

 

VI.              Patron Compliments and Concerns

 

VII.            Old Business

 

a.       Board/Community Communications

 

b.      Mideastern Michigan Library Cooperative Board Meeting Report - Soules

 

c.       Library Annual Report, 2007-2008

 

d.      Library Board Goals, 2008-2009

 

VIII.         New Business        

 

IX.              Board Announcements

 

X.                 Adjournment

Next meeting date:  November 19, 2008

 

 

Board Goals:

 

1.       Make suggestions to library staff on processes and procedures related to technology use and instruction at the library.

 

2.       Participate in the review of the Library’s Mission Statement and development of a strategic plan.

 

3.       Participate in the City of Midland Community Roundtable discussions regarding city services, including the services of the library, to provide input in identifying city budget priorities for the fiscal year 2009-2010.

 

  1. Suggest innovative marketing strategies to communicate library services and programs to the community.