LiSA Minutes
March 24, 2005
SML Machine City

Members present: Diana Quinones, Kelly Shand, Kevin Glick, Amanda Patrick, Patrick Butler, Aubrey Novak, Stephen Cohen, Lolly Lee, and Kathleen Burns.

Members Absent:  Ruth Carruth, Mary Bradway, Cesar Zapata, and Bernadette Cioffi.

Meeting convened at 2:00 p.m.

NEW HAVEN VOUCHER PROGRAM
Kevin reported that there was a good response to the sale of vouchers last month. Several non-committee members suggested some alterations to the program, which we cannot currently implement.

A discussion whether or not to help in another sale next month was brought to the table. We agreed that it would be a good idea to see who else wants vouchers. It would be hard to determine how often staff members would need them. Kevin noted that he sold more vouchers after the formal sale was over, but said that it wasn’t hard or inconvenient.

NOOKS AND CRANNIES TOURS
There are 6 scheduled tours and 1 tentatively scheduled tour. Two have already taken place. There are tours upcoming in April. On the 6th and the 13th. So far no tours are scheduled for the same week.

Kathleen suggested that when initial e-mail is sent, liasons should announce any tour size limits. Normally tours host approximately 15 to 20 people. Also a wait list is a good idea as people tend to drop out at the last minute. A list of 3 or 4 alternates is usually the norm.

Bernadette has confirmed that release time can be given for the tour of LSF with supervisor approval. Lolly will determine how to organize transportation when the tour draws closer. Amanda suggested that detailed directions on how to get to LSF be given out, as it is tricky to get to.

TSUNAMI RELIEF:
The total amount of money collected from library staff was $2,050.00 for tsunami relief. Alice sent 2 letters to Americares and 1 to International Rescue Committee.

Another suggestion from Alice related to tsunami relief was helping libraries rebuild and salvage their collections. However that will not happen immediately. Also a sorting process would have to take place to see if what we are sending is what is needed.

NEW STAFF RECEPTION:
The new staff reception is scheduled for May 9 in the Aurelian room at SSS Hall.
Diana mentioned that we might need to get custodial services to come in and clean before the reception starts, as it was messy last time. Kevin had not contacted caterers as of yet, but he was planning on it soon.

OTHER BUSINESS:
Mary Caldera of the Communications Committee contacted Diana about LiSA co-sponsoring a committee fair sometime in the spring. She hoped that it would boost interest in committee membership. The attending members agreed that if it was done soon that it would potentially help bring people on committees.

ART EXHIBIT:
Aubrey Novak agreed to chair the staff art exhibit. Lolly Lee offered to help. The exhibit will be held for 2 weeks in July or August. An e-mail should go out in April to alert staff members when it will be.

BOOK DRIVE FOR COLUMBUS HOUSE:
It was suggested that another book drive for Columbus House be held through the library. Amanda Patrick agreed to chair it.

NEXT MEETING: will be on 4/7/2005 at the SML carpeted spoon.