New Ulm Library Board Meeting
The board reviewed the financial report, including notable annual expenses for software, elevator contracts, and regional library service fees. Staffing updates were provided regarding recent hires, resignations, and the hiring process for a new librarian position. The board discussed the completion of the children's room shelving project, updates on IMLS funding and relevant legal developments, and changes to statistical tracking for reference questions. Programming plans were outlined, noting that while self-directed programs will continue, new programming is currently paused. A resolution was passed to accept honorariums from the Traverse Doo Regional Library Board to fund staff attendance at the upcoming Public Library Association conference.