02-28-2011 LIBMi
Hutchinson Public Library Board Minutes
Monday, February 28, 2011
Present: Guy Stone, Abby Dahlquist, John Paulsen, Mary Christensen, Stacey Nass, and Mary Henke, Ex-
Officio
Excused: Janet Vacek and Roger Vacek
John called the meeting to order. The minutes from the last meeting were reviewed. Abby motioned
to have the minutes approved and was seconded by Mary C. Motion passed.
Old Business:
1. Internet Access for patrons with disabilities
a. Voice recognition -This option is cost prohibitive.
b. Nova (software) —This program is used to enlarge or magnify whatever is on the
computer screen.
i. It was discussed that the role of the public library may be to refer its visually
impaired patrons to disability services.
c. Wheel Chair Access— It was discussed that a handicap access sticker be placed on a
workstation that would be easily accessible to a patron in a wheel chair.
2. Legacy Fund Programs
a. Film Festival. Pioneerland owns the film festival video so this program can be run at any
time. It does not require advanced booking and does not have to be done by June 3e.
Possibly schedule for next fall (2011). Possibly run as a series on Minnesota's Greatest
Generation.
I. Videos are interviews with subjects about their experiences in WWII and the
great depression: Videos are 10 minutes maximum in length.
U. There are approximately 25 -30 videos to select from. It was discussed that
about 1 hour's worth of video should be selected to be viewed for the Film Fest.
iii. Locations discussed for the Film Fest:
1. Ridgewater College — If this is done in coordination with a college
sponsored organization there would be no cost for using the facility.
Possibly ask a history instructor to be present to answer questions.
2. Maplewood Academy — Cost would be $100 to rent the facility.
3. Faith Lutheran Church — Would require some set up and rearrangement
of tables and chairs.
4. Peace Lutheran Church —Cost would be $75 to rent this facility.
S. Hutchinson American Legion —No cost for using this facility.
6. Museum — If the Film Fest is done in partnership with the museum it
may be free — otherwise it would be expensive to rent.
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b. Painting Classes — This program has been approved. Dates need to be selected for
classes. This program will need to be completed by June 30h. Possibly early May with
Native American program or during the summer children's program,
New Business:
1. Board Terms
John Paulson and Janet Vacek will both be done in April, 2011. We would like to replace them
with people from various backgrounds as diversity on the board has proven to be quite helpful.
a. Suggestion was made that Diane Wanzek, a retired teacher, might be interested.
b. Application can be found on the City of Hutchinson web site — Application for Library
Board.
2. Climb Theater Play —This organization provides educational plays for schools using professional
actors.
a. Cost is $275 + 20% of travel fee
b. Dates available are April 4 —June 15.
a Play is geared toward people affected by war.
d. The evenings of April 19th or April 2e at 7:00 pm were discussed with the 26th being
preferred.
3. Hutchinson Chamber— Should the library join the chamber? Mary H. will check into the cost.
4 National Ubrary Week (April 11-17) Need an author (Tuesday, April 12)
a. Dick Johnson's uncle (suggested by Yvonne Johnson). Wrote about the Flying Tigers in
World War 11.
b. Candace Simar. Minnesota author who wrote Ambercromble Trail. She has another
book published that takes place in Hutchinson called Pomme de Terre.
This web site http://readinigminnesota.blogspo-t-co /2010/08/c ndace-simar-Domme-
de-terre.htmi has some information on the book and the author as well as a list of other
MN authors. The cost to hire her is $300 which includes mileage.
c. Doug Ohman — photographer has published several books. He has also published a book
called Libraries of Minnesota. http:/Ishog.mnhs.org/moreinfo.cfm?Pro,duct id=279
(He doesn't seem to have a web page).
d. Mary will contact Candace Simar to see if she will come to Hutchinson on April le.
5. Friends of the Library— Reimbursed for the purchases made throughout the year. Also donated
new bookcase for the used books that are for sale near the front door.
Next Meet init:
Monday, March 28, 2011 at 4:30.
Submitted by Stacey Nass
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