Michael Baziw
Linda Caligiuri
Judith Darweesh
Jay Riley
David Robinson
Eugene Welch
Dr. John Woods, President
Dottie Frear, Emerita
Patricia Anthony, Town Liaison
The Library Board meets the first Tuesday of the month at 4:30 p.m. in the Frear Room at the Greece Public Library
2007 Annual Report to the Community(click here for pdf)
May 2008 Library Board Minutes (click here for pdf)
CODE OF CONDUCT
RULES OF CONDUCT
- Defacing, damaging or mutilating library materials, equipment or property is prohibited.
- Shirt, shoes and appropriate personal hygiene are required.
- Young children must be attended at all times.
- Smoking, sleeping and/or soliciting are not permitted on library premises.
- Unlawful, disorderly, disruptive and/or hazardous behavior is prohibited.
- Harassment of library users or staff is not permitted.
- Only "guide" and "service" animals are permitted in the library.
- Bicycles are to be stored in the bicycle racks outside the library.
- Use of skates, scooters or skateboards on library premises is prohibited.
Pursuant to the Education Law Section 262, violation of this policy will subject an individual to exclusion from the library premises or to other appropriate action.
Any questions concerning this policy may be addressed to the Library Director or Library Board of Trustees.
Adopted by the Library Board on June 2, 1998; revised 11/12/02
Mission: The Greece Public Library is a Department of the Town of Greece that offers to the people of the community the opportunity for enrichment, education and enjoyment by providing materials and information services.
The Library Board of Trustees has endorsed the American Library Association Bill of Rights. In accordance with the Library Bill of Rights, libraries do not serve in the place of absent parents or guardians. Parents are responsible for their children’s choices of library resources.
The Library staff will attempt to accommodate the sensibilities of all patrons. However, the opinions of one or more patrons shall not interfere with the community’s rights to free and equal access to library resources, services and facilities.
Patrons are expected to engage in appropriate activities associated with the use of a public library while on the library premises. The staff reserves the right to determine what constitutes appropriate library behavior regardless of gender, age or other social classification.
Any questions concerning this policy may be addressed to the Library Director or Library Board of Trustees.
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Greece Public Library Board of Trustees
Meeting Minutes
May 6, 2008
Present: Dr. John Woods-President, Dave Robinson-Vice President, Mike Baziw, Linda Caligiuri, Jay Riley, Judy Darweesh-Treasurer, Gene Welch
Meeting minutes of April meeting approved as written.
April donations were accepted.
President’s report:
The Town has implemented a new accounting system (KVS) for bill paying. Discussion ensued regarding signing of bills. Kathy will generate a KVS report to the Board and Trustees will sign the report.
The Board discussed the financial report including committed, non-committed and Friends funds. Future treasurer’s reports will show these columns and totals.
Dr. Woods stated that the library board needs to keep the 501c3 status. Letter was written by Dr. Woods to the IRS requesting the imposed late penalties be waived. The Board will be advised when a decision is received. Future income tax filings for the Board’s 501C3 will be done by the Board Treasurer.
2007 Tax return will be mailed 5/7.
The board voted unanimously to have the June Board meeting at Barnard and to change the date and time to June 11 @ 5:00.
The Board voted to submit changes to the Board charter to the NYS Education Department. The charter now states the Board has 7 members and an official 501C3 designation.
Director’s report:
Bernadette had a preliminary budget meeting regarding the 2009 budget with the finance department.
Project bids will be open in May and reported on at the June meeting of the Board.
The library will hire extra desk and paging help for the summer.
Internet Filter:
A patron request to unblock Victoria’s Secret and Frederick’s of Hollywood websites was reviewed by the Board. The Board voted unanimously not to allow access to these sites. Director will respond to the patron’s request.
A patron concern regarding the children’s book “Cold feet” was discussed. The decision was made to move the book to the children’s folk tale collection.
Dave thanked Bernadette for putting policy books together.
Updated policies were approved unanimously.
MCLS Report:
Linda reported that the average donation to the Rundel Foundation has increased.
Technology training was successful and will be offered to MCLS trustees. Linda will inform the GPL board if the training will be available to other Boards.
Linda reported about the 2009 budget proceedings and cuts from the State: 2% this year and 5% next year.
Next meeting Wednesday, June 11 @ Barnard Crossing Branch.
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