Vice Chair Ralph Mohr called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m. Board members present were Joyce Day, Jon Littlefield, Judy Lovell, and Tom Williscroft. Bob Adams, Rondi Potter, and Roger Gould were not able to attend. Friends of the Library President Marie Benton was present. Staff members present were Ellen Thompson and Carol Ventgen.

2.    MINUTES AND CIRCULATION REPORT

Judy moved approval of the minutes for the May 20, 2004, meeting. Tom seconded the motion and it was approved unanimously. The circulation report for May was discussed and accepted as mailed. Corrected reports for the fiscal year through April were distributed to those who did not attend the May meeting.

3.     TREASURER’S REPORT

Judy moved approval of the May treasurer’s report. Jon seconded the motion and it was approved unanimously.

4.     CORRESPONDENCE

There was no correspondence.

5.    PUBLIC COMMENTS

There were no public comments

6.     LIBRARIAN’S REPORT

The mailed report was discussed. Copies of a new Forthcoming Books List were distributed. An additional children’s program was also announced whereby the Secretary of State is scheduling a visit to tell stories to children as part of the state’s project encouraging children to vote. Since the incumbent Secretary of State is running for re-election, there was a discussion of whether his opponent should also be asked to tell stories. In the discussion that followed, it was determined that since Mr. Bradbury is presenting a story as the sitting Secretary, not as a candidate, and since anyone may ask to be a volunteer storyteller, our policy does not require inviting someone to speak in order to give equal time.

7.    FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY REPORT

Marie reported June book sale net as $2,392.42, $932.25 from the Cedar Room. There was a $1.00 per bag sale on Sunday. There was a member’s presale starting at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday with eight new members joining. There are now approximately 310 members. The next sale will be August 7 and 8.

Ralph asked how the Friends dollars are spent and a general discussion followed on the many ways the library benefits.

8.     OLD BUSINESS

There was no old business.

9.     NEW BUSINESS

a.   Coos Bay Public Library Board Expiration of Term - Judy Lovell’s term on the Board expires June 30 and she is not eligible for reappointment, as she has served the maximum allowed by state law. Judy was thanked for her eight years of service and for her dedication. The City of Coos Bay has advertised the position for appointment of a new trustee.
b.   Coos Library Board Appointment - Chris Guernsey is currently serving as in-city representative for Coos Bay on the Coos Library Board. She does not wish to continue and City practice is for the Coos Bay Board of Trustees to recommend a new appointee. Judy Lovell was asked if she might be interested. It was board consensus to table the matter until the July Board meeting so Judy and/or others can consider serving.
c.   Library Trends - Jon asked about criteria used by the library to buy books and other materials, in reference to the earlier discussion on circulation trends. During the discussion that followed, various aspects of library service were touched upon. Jon asked that information on developing library trends be included in the agenda for the next Board meeting.

10.    ANNOUNCEMENTS

There were no announcements.

11.     ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 6:12 p.m. The next meeting will be July 15, 2004, 5:15 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Carol Ventgen, Secretary