Action Items
(follow up)

1. Approval of Minutes from the June 2, 2010 Library Commission Meeting

In the absence of Chairman Cary, Secretary Vera O'Connor chaired the meeting. Commissioner O'Connor moved, with Commissioner Moriarty providing the second, to accept the minutes of the June 2, 2010 meeting of the Springfield Library Board of Commissioners.

2. Approval of Minutes from the July 7, 2010 Library Commission Meeting

No vote.

3. Library Advisory Committee Reports

None.

4. Commission Committee Reports

It was reported that Kathy Breck, with the City Law Department, is currently reviewing the Library "Meeting Room Policy."

5. Chairman's Report:
Strategic Plan Approval and Vote

Stephen Spohn, Senior Consultant for Lyrasis describing the library's strategic plan as “outward looking,” discussed the recently completed document. Titled A Brighter Future for Springfield Today, it includes a new mission statement as well as new vision and values statements. The community source for literacy, technology and information, is the proposed new tagline.

Mr. Spohn explained and discussed the process and goals, commending the staff, especially those involved in the two-day planning retreat. He reported that the Focus Groups and individual interviews were successful. Library Director Molly Fogarty called it an “uplifting plan,” to celebrate Springfield and help City residents succeed.

The Library Commission will need to approve the Strategic Plan document, and Commissioner Moriarty recommended voting at the September 1 Commission meeting.

Ms. Fogarty spoke about the extensive work and time spent on the Strategic Plan.

She announced the naming of: Jean Canosa-Albano as Manager of the Public Services Department; Patti D'Amario as Manager of Borrower's Services; John Ramsay as Assistant Library Director. Mr. Ramsay is expected to attend the September 1 Library Commission meeting.

Ms. Fogarty announced that the Library has received an LSTA Grant for a job resource center. Also Hampden Bank has given money to the Pine Point Branch.

None.