Library Board of Trustees · February 18, 2025 · 7:00 PM
Library Board of Trustees Communications Subcommittee Meeting
Discussed publicity around the Facilities Master Plan (including the circulation desk move) and planned informational materials about the upcoming library budget, including an infographic and usage charts.
occurred Agenda PDF Minutes AI Summary
Key decisions
Finalize response text explaining the difference between the Friends and the Trustees (Aimie and Makeighlee finalized response).
Anne will revise the draft describing what Trustees do based on Aimie's feedback and send it with the onboarding grid.
Aimie provided feedback for revisions to the Library of Things explanatory content.
Pursue an article in the Chamber of Commerce newsletter about the Facilities Master Plan (circulation desk move); next likely deadline is March 15 and add FAQ/capital planning content to the FMP page.
Aimie and Jessica registered to attend a Boston Public Library listening session about accessibility.
Prepare informational materials for budget season (Aimie to draft a letter; Trustees to assist with distribution) including a possible infographic and usage charts to show where budget dollars go.
Discussed outreach to Amesbury authors; local authors are labeled in collections and the group will explore visibility options such as a section in the Stacks bookstore.
Invite the Friends' marketing subcommittee or another representative from the Friends to join Communications subcommittee meetings as a liaison.
Noted upcoming regional legislative breakfasts and potential Advocacy Day in March for library advocacy.
Agenda
Old business
3a. Talking points for common questions
Prepare talking points to address common questions from the public or stakeholders.
Old business
3b. Communications related to Facilities Master Plan
Discuss outreach and communications related to the Facilities Master Plan.
New Business
4a. Budget season communications
Plan messaging and outreach for the upcoming budget season.