Nebraska Library Commission - Minutes
Nebraska Library Commission
March 14, 1997
MINUTES
The Nebraska Library Commission held its regular meeting
Friday, March 14, 1997, at 8:00 a.m. at the Kearney Public Library and
Information Center, 2020 First Avenue, Kearney, Nebraska. Notice
of the meeting was submitted to local newspapers (Lincoln
Journal-Star, Omaha World Herald), and posted on the Nebraska
Library Commission Homepage.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Ron Norman called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
Members present: Ron Norman, Karen Warner, Jean Sanders, Frances Lovell.
Staff present: Rod Wagner, Nancy Busch, Elaine Miller and Ellen Van Waart.
Guests present: Kathy Tooker, Maggie Harding, John Dale and Roger
Adkins.
Rod Wagner reported that a new commissioner from the Eastern
Library System area has been appointed by the Governor, Katherine Fletcher
from Omaha, NE.
Approval of Agenda: It was moved by Jean Sanders and seconded
by Frances Lovell to approve the agenda. Motion carried on roll call vote:
Lovell-aye; McPherson-absent; Sanders-aye; Norman-aye; Warner-aye;
Fletcher-absent.
Approval of the Minutes of the January 10, 1997 meeting:
It was moved by Karen Warner and seconded by Frances Lovell to approve
the minutes of the January 10, 1997 meeting. Motion carried on roll call
vote: Lovell-aye; McPherson-absent; Sanders-aye; Norman-aye; Warner-aye;
Fletcher-absent.
II. PUBLIC FORUM
Ellen Van Waart thanked the Commissioners for their letter
of support on the revised Accreditation Guidelines project.
III. CORRESPONDENCE AND COMMUNICATIONS
Ron Norman received a letter from the Nebraska Humanities
Council thanking Rod Wagner for his help with the Circle Project, connecting
immigrants and refugees in a collaborative learning effort. Rod was involved
with the project as part of a team that planned and provided training for
study circle leaders who will lead discussions on cultural issues.
IV. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
Ron Norman gave a report on the crane viewing last night,
it was a very good viewing but was a bitterly cold evening.
V. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
CLIP Process: The CLIP process has moved forward. Of 106
letters sent out to libraries asking them to apply for supplemental funding,
55 libraries responded. Supplemental funding of $600 will be given to each
of the 55 libraries.
Status of Personnel Reclassifications: The status of personnel
reclassifications has yet to be decided. The reclassification project has
been going on for approximately two years. A report is expected from the
DAS Personnel Division, to include salary survey data collected for analysis
of the NLC request.
Position Vacancies and Recruitment:. A meeting for selecting
candidates for refilling the Library Commission Cataloging position is
to be held next week. The position of Library Development Director has
also been posted and will remain open until the end of March. The position
of Public Library Development Coordinator will remain unfilled until the
position of Director of Library Development is filled. The job description
for the Library Development Coordinator will probably be rewritten after
the Director of Library Development position is filled.
Farmer's Mutual Lawsuit: The lawsuit with Farmer's Mutual
Insurance Company has been pending for nearly two years. The District Court
trial is scheduled to begin in Lincoln on Monday, March 17 and will run
through Tuesday, March 18, 1997.
LB's 590 and 792 (re: electronic access to public records):
The court decision from the Farmers Mutual Lawsuit could influence LB 590
and 792. There is concern that a ruling by the court on public records
issues could have significant implications throughout state government.
LB 590 and LB 792 are the two public record bills that would resolve this
issue in one manner or another. LB 590's intent is to continue the online
services that are currently in place, either through the current network
manager, or through selection of a network manager through a competitive
bid process. Senator Withem is the primary sponsor and has adopted LB 590
as his personal priority bill. LB 590 sets aside a specific representative
on the State Records Board to represent Libraries.
The General Manager's Reports for Nebrask@ Online
January and February, 1997 were received and reviewed by the Commissioners.
(Attachments I and II.)
LB 250 (public library laws revision): LB 250 is on final
reading.
VI. FINANCIAL REPORT
January and February Expenditure and Financial Reports: The
January and February, 1997 Expenditure and Financial Reports were received
and reviewed by the Commissioners. (Attachments III and IV.)
VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
There was no unfinished business.
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
Out-of-State Travel Requests: It was moved by Jean Sanders
and seconded by Karen Warner to approve the out-of-state travel requests
of Rod Wagner to attend the Chief Officers of Library Agencies (COSLA)
meeting and National Library Legislative Day in Washington D. C in May
4 through the 6th. Motion carried on roll call vote: Lovell-aye;
McPherson-absent; Sanders-aye; Norman-aye; Warner-aye; Fletcher-absent.
Jean Sanders moved and Frances Lovell seconded to approve
the out-of-state travel request for Karen Warner to attend National Legislative
Day in Washington, D. C. Motion carried on roll call vote: Lovell-aye;
McPherson-absent; Sanders-aye; Norman-aye; Warner-abstain;
Fletcher-absent.
Mr. Norman requested that Rod Wagner prepare a draft travel
policy statement for review with the Chair, and for consideration at the
next Commission meeting.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Frances Lovell and seconded by Karen Warner
to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 a.m. Motion carried on roll call vote:
Lovell-aye;
McPherson-absent; Sanders-aye; Norman-aye; Warner-aye; Fletcher-absent.
Elaine Miller, Secretary
All attachments are available upon request. If you
would like a copy, please contact Elaine Miller at the Nebraska Library
Commission, 800-307-2665 or 402-471-2045.
Attachment I - General Manager's Report for Nebrask@
Online, January 1997
Attachment II - General Manager's Report for Nebrask@
Online, February 1997
Attachment III - January Expenditure Report
Attachment IV - February Expenditure Report