10-20-2011 PLIBMPIONEWRLAND LIBRARY SYSTEM BOARD MEETING
THURSDAY, October 20, 2011 Willmar MN
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Board Meeting Highlights
1. F
iM_wc.es YTD (75 % of the 2011 year)
a. Revenue 3.99 million Expenses 3.10 million
Largest change from forecast budget was the Ins== payout for Cosmos Library
contents.
b. Request to State and Fed for $512,000 in 2012 for Line leasing and communications
approved
2. Peao—nneh APPCOvcd changes
a. Susan Geiser, Library Asst. IL Appleton
b. Ryan McCormick, Interim Head Librarian' Willmar'
3. ion Structure: Interim Director Mark Ranum served 3 months so far and will
continue for a total of 6 months as the Admin SMicture Commitee reviews options- His contract
is renewable. Positive feedback on his contributions.
4. lacy, ,,Zgpqj� Laurie Ortega gave stunmary of 100 + Page report submitted to the State Lib.
Services: $192,600 of pioneerjands legacy fim& were expendoi 224 programs on
different dates. Highlighted: a. Bringing Books to Life — Native American Legends and Belief.
b. Nature ftft1lR%ftti0DS through Art
c. The Lyceum7s-, Professor Marvels World of Wonder
5. .Overdrive: (downloadable audio books and eBooks)
—stated June 15, 2011
—528 items, 847 patrons, 1843 checkouts
—Cost {thin Oct 20) $12,617
—Most popular titles: Broken Prey by John Sandford, The Help by K. Stocked
Curious George Fists the Zoo by H. Rey
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Chilt*en by R_ Riggs
6. _C=0 —Van: PLS Delivery done in a passenger van has increased by 400/6 with 400,000 items
currently moving through delivery. Some delays by one day because of size limitation.
Therefore a hwW cargo van approved—upgmde, with cost $12,000 additional/ per year.
7. Strategic Plan: The PLS Plan is reviewed annually and reports go the Mn State Library
Agency. See outline on back of this page.
8. Other: Minnesota Library Conference held in fast week of Octolw. Recommend someone
attend next year. Amadence would help us to be better advocates with legislation.
Next meeting PLS Full Board meeting is January 19, 2012