Indianapolis Public Library Board of Trustees

Indianapolis Public Library Board
Libraries

Monday, Nov. 25, 2024
6:30 p.m. EST

View meeting details

Add to iCal

Add to Google Calendar

2450 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, Indiana 46208 Indianapolis, IN 46208 (Directions)

InfoZone

Regular meeting of the Indianapolis Public Library Board of Trustees.

Questions? Email us at documenters@mirrorindy.org

Check the source website for additional information

Reporting

Edited and summarized by the Indianapolis - IN Documenters Team

Note-taking by Liza Biles

The Indianapolis Public Library Board of Trustees reviewed the library social work program, development updates and more.

View notes
Live reporting by Janna Thomas

The Indianapolis Public Library Board of Trustees met at the InfoZone branch for the November meeting.

Jan IndyDoc @indyDoc_is_in
Hi everybody! Tonight at 6:30, I'll be live-tweeting the Indy Public Library Board of Trustees meeting for @indydocumenters @mirrorindy

05:22 PM Nov 25, 2024 CST

Jan IndyDoc @indyDoc_is_in 2/27
The agenda can be found at Indypl.org or via the link below. spirit.indypl.org/boardMeetingAd…
Indypl.org spirit.indypl.org/boardMeetingAd…
Jan IndyDoc @indyDoc_is_in 3/27
The board is consisted of 7 trustees, serving 4-year terms. Current member list can be found here: indypl.org/about-the-libr…
indypl.org/about-the-libr…
Jan IndyDoc @indyDoc_is_in 4/27
meeting is opened by board president Hope Tribble.
Jan IndyDoc @indyDoc_is_in 5/27
Tonight's meeting is being held at the Infozone Branch, located inside The Children's Museum. After President Hope's opening praising remarks for the Infozone branch, the floor is given to the InfoZone branch manager, Ms. Staci Terrell to report out
Jan IndyDoc @indyDoc_is_in 6/27
2025 will mark the 25th anniversary of the InfoZone. This is the only full library branch that operates within a museum. Ms. Staci gives some background about who they are and who they serve.
Jan IndyDoc @indyDoc_is_in 7/27
Some information about the branch's work
Jan IndyDoc @indyDoc_is_in 8/27
One member asked more about the Fathers and Families program. Ms. Staci replies, the Infozone will come to job fairs/training and explain the importance of literacy for them and their children.
Jan IndyDoc @indyDoc_is_in 9/27
The Infozone also makes sure they are aware of any resources, additional job fairs, etc. available to them. The board more than pleased with the report for Ms. Staci. The floor now moves to Ms. Danielle Cave and Jayme Murphy with the IndyPL Social Work Dept.
Jan IndyDoc @indyDoc_is_in 10/27
Some of the goals for the dept: Maintain consistent ofice hours and refferal follow-up. Tracking of interactions, with restructures to include social work functions. Measuring growth and inputs for long-term goal. Measuring growth for long-term strategic planning
Jan IndyDoc @indyDoc_is_in 11/27
current office hours are Monday and Wednesday, 10a-12p and 1p-3:30p appointments are available. Both Ms. Cave and Ms. Murphy are excited for the what's down the road and looking forward to growing this department.
Jan IndyDoc @indyDoc_is_in 12/27
Meeting moves onto public comment section. First is a mother and her child, Teresa. Teresa wanted to share that the Infozone is her library where she comes for field trips and to read.
Jan IndyDoc @indyDoc_is_in 13/27
President of the Crown Hill neighborhood association, Danita Hoskin. Lifelong member of the neighborhood, she gives her praises to the Infozone, expressing how vital it is to the community. One ask, how to increase digital skills of the older population in the community.
Jan IndyDoc @indyDoc_is_in 14/27
Approval of last month's meeting minutes (Oct. 28). Carries unanimously. Approval of executive session (Oct. 31). Carries unanimously. Now Finance Committee reports out
Jan IndyDoc @indyDoc_is_in 15/27
Revenue and expenditures on track/on budget for 2024. Pres. Tribble motions to submit finance report if the Treasurer. Carries unanimously.
Jan IndyDoc @indyDoc_is_in 16/27
Next. Resolution 75-2024 (Approval of OverDrive/Libby E-Magazine Subscription Renewal). Essentially the "virtual branch" collection. Recommendation to authorize the approval for the annual subscription service fee. Board approves, the notion carries.
Jan IndyDoc @indyDoc_is_in 17/27
Resolution 76 - 2024 Resolution 77 - 2024 Resolution 84 - 2024 all three resolutions approved unanimously.
Jan IndyDoc @indyDoc_is_in 18/27
Resolution 78 - 2024 (approval of appointment list) Addressing compression in paygrades 1-6. Market adjustment in paygrades 7-19. Board approves, motion carries. Resolution 79 - 2024. No changes, as this is a yearly resolution.
Jan IndyDoc @indyDoc_is_in 19/27
However, changes to the Wellness Program are discussed. Program offers discount in staff premium rate for med insurance. only 298 staff are enrolled in med insurance. The suggested change is to expand the program to all fulltime staff (around 400 members).
Jan IndyDoc @indyDoc_is_in 20/27
Board approves Resolution 79
Jan IndyDoc @indyDoc_is_in 21/27
Facilities Committee now begins their report. Resolution 72 has been removed from tonight's agenda. Right now, topic is Resolution 70-2024 (approval to award a construction services contract for the Library Services Center Conf. Rm. 221 renovation project)
Jan IndyDoc @indyDoc_is_in 22/27
after much discussion about the bidding process and the rubric used to award a bidder, the board approves.
Jan IndyDoc @indyDoc_is_in 23/27
Resolution 80 - 2024 (Approval of a Fixtures, Furniture, and Equipment Contact for the Furniture at Central Library Curve Renovation 2 East Project). Phase 1 is nearing complete, FFE scheduled delivery in January, 2 E scheduled to open Q1 2025 resolution approved
Jan IndyDoc @indyDoc_is_in 24/27
Last resolution from Facilities Committee, Res. 81-2024 (Approval of Agreement for the InfoZone Branch) resoltuion streamlines agreement and closely tracks operational practices and incorporates change to InfoZone's holiday schedule, aligning with IndyPL sched.
Jan IndyDoc @indyDoc_is_in 25/27
after brief remarks from the board, ultimately appoves resolution.
Jan IndyDoc @indyDoc_is_in 26/27
the live stream has been unstable the past several minutes. Last moments the Library Foundation gave their updates. Now the live is coming in, and meeting is being adjourned. Board members are taking a recess and are asked to return at 8:30 for their Annual Meeting Report.
Jan IndyDoc @indyDoc_is_in 27/27
this wraps up tonight's meeting. Next regular meeting will be held Monday, Dec. 16 at the East 38th street branch at 6:30pm
View thread

Agency Information

Indianapolis Public Library Board

See meeting notes for details

www.indypl.org

See Documenters reporting

The Indianapolis Public Library Board’s governing body consists of seven Board of Trustees members serving 4-year terms, including:

  • 2 appointed by the Indianapolis City-County Council
  • 3 appointed by the Marion County Board of Commissioners
  • 2 appointed by Indianapolis Public Schools

Board of Trustees

  • Hope C. Tribble, President
  • Raymond J. Biederman, Vice President
  • Dr. Patricia A. Payne, Secretary
  • Dr. Khaula Murtadha
  • Dr. Luis A. Palacio
  • Dr. Eugene G. White

Find the meetings live-streamed here: https://www.youtube.com/@IndyPL

Find Documenters coverage of past commission meetings here: https://indianapolis-in.documenters.org/reporting/?agency=796

Library Board Committee Meetings take place at the Library Services Center, Room 226

*Meetings are typically held on the second Tuesday of each month. In 2024 there is an exception in January, May, and October.

Finance Committee meetings will be at 10 a.m. Diversity, Policy and Human Resources Committee meetings will be at 11:30 a.m. Facilities Committee meetings will be at 1 p.m.

Committee meetings are not streamed.

More from this agency

Library Board Committee Meetings

Indianapolis Public Library Board

Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025

10:00 a.m. EST

Library Board Committee Meetings

Indianapolis Public Library Board

Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025

10:00 a.m. EST

Library Board Committee Meetings

Indianapolis Public Library Board

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

10:00 a.m. EDT

See more