Agenda Notice: August 2025

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Russell Memorial Library Board Meeting Agenda
August 19, 2025 @ 6:30 pm

  1. Call to Order
  2. Review & Approve Minutes from July 29, 2025
  3. Librarian’s Report for July (Monthly usage, programming, etc.)
    Patrons: 316
    Books: 290
    New Cards: 9
    ILL: 19
    Computer Use:
    Reference: 102
    Passes: 8 (Shelburne Museum 1, Parks Pass
    5, Echo 3)
    Printing: 3
    Games: 1
    Seed Library: 7
    Bird Kit: 1
    Volunteer Hours:7
    Programs:
    Art Free for All: 4
    Yoga: 9
    Stitch & Spin: 15
    Nerd Night: _
    Book Club: 8
    Non-Library use: Conservation Commission: 2
  4. Discussion with Select Board members regarding South Wing access, the relationship between the library and the town, and a potential memorandum of understanding
  5. Public Comments:
  6. New Business:
  • Welcome Catherine Goldsmith, new Lead Librarian
  • Discussion:
  • Training/Orientation schedule
  • September schedule
  • Potential for regular Staff Meetings
  • Retreat: topic subjects and hours
  • New bookshelves and reorganization of shelving

7. Treasurer’s Report & Check Warrant #(s)_

8. Old Business

9. Adjourn by 8:00 PM

Upcoming events/meetings:
9/16/25: RML Board Meeting
9/28/25: RML Retreat