Oct 2022 Emails Part 2

From: NACo [[email protected]] on behalf of NACo <naco@naco.
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Sent: Saturday, October 15, 2022 5:06 AM
To: Scott, Jeff [[email protected]]
Subject: This Week in Photos
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NACo @NACoTweets Sara Armstrong @SaraWArmstrong
NACo President Denise Winfrey provides a NACo CEO Matthew Chase offers county
federal policy update at the Tennessee County perspectives during an intergovernmental panel
Services Association annual conference. hosted by the Association of Chamber of
Commerce Executives.
Jason Morgan @JasonMorganMI Colorado Counties @COcounties

County leaders from Michigan and Colorado strengthen intergovernmental relations and discuss
counties' federal policy priorities at the White House.
Adam J. Bello @CountyExecBello Douglas County CO @douglascountyco
Counties invest American Rescue Plan resources: Monroe County, N.Y. Executive Adam Bello
announces a proposal to expand food access in suburban communities; and Douglas County, Colo.
commissioners purchase a property for housing and services for adults with intellectual and
developmental disabilities.
AOC @OregonCounties Laura Everngam Price @Lauraprice1991

Western county leaders discuss wildfire NACo Chief Government Affairs Officer Mark
mitigation, the opioid crisis and wild horse Ritacco (center) provides federal policy updates
management at the NACo Western Interstate to the Maryland Association of Counties
Region Board meeting in Malheur County, Ore. legislative committee.
Melissa McKinlay @VoteMcKinlay Wilson County Gov @wilsoncountygov
Palm Beach County, Fla. Commissioner Melissa Wilson County, N.C. leaders, community
McKinlay (center) and Charlotte County, Fla. partners and residents explore how best to
Commissioner Bill Truex (second from right) join utilize opioid settlement funds for prevention,
25 United Disaster Relief in providing Hurricane treatment, recovery and harm reduction.
Ian recovery assistance.
NCACC @NCACC Minnesota Counties @MNcounties

North Carolina Association of County Association of Minnesota Counties staff and
Commissioners President Tracey Johnson (left) county commissioners discuss local issues and
leads a task force aiming to expand broadband top legislative priorities.
access to unserved and underserved
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Hillsborough County, Fla. Parks and Recreation, The Maricopa County, Ariz. Elections
county commissioners and the community Department's tabulation equipment passes the
celebrate the ribbon-cutting for a new state's logic and accuracy test in advance of
performing arts center. next month's General Election.
County of Ventura @CountyVentura Josh Parsons @CommissionerJP

The Ventura County, Calif. Board of Supervisors Lancaster County, Pa. Commissioner Josh
recognizes October as National Disability Parsons voices support for the agriculture
Employment Awareness Month. community on National Farmers Day.
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From: EveryLibrary [[email protected]] on behalf of EveryLibrary
<[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, October 14, 2022 2:03 PM
Subject: Community unites around new Superior Township library with a human book
chain
Jeff --
At a time when books are dividing a

growing number of communities in Michigan and beyond, they did just the
opposite Saturday in Superior Township, where hundreds gathered together to
form a human chain to fill the shelves of their new library.
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More than 200 volunteers showed up at the old library on MacArthur Boulevard
to form a human chain to transfer the library's book collection to the newly
constructed library building nearby. Many began lining up about 1:45 p.m. By
2:10 p.m., a book entitled "Pass It On" by author Marilyn Sadler was heading
down the human chain with a GoPro camera attached. It was a special way to
record the moment, suggested by youth librarian Nicole Russell. (READ MORE)
Donations from people like you made this event possible!
We were proud to put donations to work on helping the Ypsilanti District

Library with their November 2018 levy which allowed them to build this new
library in Superior Township.
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From: Hemingway, Jamie [[email protected]] on behalf of Hemingway, Jamie
<[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, October 14, 2022 11:16 AM
To: LIB - Explorer Contributors [[email protected]]; Library -
Explorer Editors [[email protected]]; Library - YSLE Leads
[[email protected]]; Prentiss, Timothy [[email protected]];
McLaughlin, Sasha [[email protected]]; Brown, Julia M.
[[email protected]]
CC: Library - Mgmt & Supervisors [[email protected]]
Subject: WINTER EXPLORER EDITS DUE 10/20
Importance: High
Good morning,
Explorer edits are due THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20. IMPORTANT: please send all edits to the Explorer
Editors email group. Do not reply all. We track them as a group, which helps keep incoming edits from
getting lost.
Please check each page for your branch information. Pay special attention to the following pages:
• Verify branch events on the dailies/events pages (pp. 16-22)

o Please let us know if there are tentative events that have been finalized, events that can
be deleted, etc. etc.
• Holiday events on p. 5
• Verify upcoming/SYSTEM events on p. 6
• Verify your location/hours info on p. 3
• Paws and Story Time info on p. 9
• Gallery exhibits and events on p. 11
• STEAM events on p. 12
• Book groups on p. 14
• Méla and Sasha please take a look at p. 15
Please email your edits to the Explorer editors in a list format. Typing out your edits makes it easy for us
to cut and paste them into our edits tracker document, which we strikethrough and initial when
complete.
Some things are in progress and not yet finalized: wonky pagination at the bottom of the pages, IV pics
and the Director's blurb on p. 2, the cover, etc. etc.
You can download and print the file below:
WINTER 22-23 EXPLORER DRAFT.pdf
Thanks in advance for taking the time to help us!

Thanks,
Jamie
Jamie Hemingway
Interim Public Information and Development Officer | Washoe County
Library System
[email protected] | Office: 775-327-8360
301 South Center Street, Reno, NV 89501
From: Scott, Jeff [[email protected]] on behalf of Scott, Jeff
<[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, October 14, 2022 7:03 AM
To: Weinert, Beate [[email protected]]; Hansen, Judy
[[email protected]]; Dalusung, Joan [[email protected]]
Subject: Re: RESPONSE Ask a Librarian
Yes and this was a good response.
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director | Washoe County Library System
[email protected] | Office: 775.327.8340
301 S. Center Street, Reno, NV 89501
From: Weinert, Beate <[email protected]>

Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2022 7:40:54 PM
To: Hansen, Judy <[email protected]>; Dalusung, Joan <[email protected]>;
Scott, Jeff <[email protected]>
Subject: Fw: RESPONSE Ask a Librarian
HI--I'm assuming you all were also cc'd?
With Much Gratitude,

Beate
Beate Weinert
Youth Services and Library Events Manager | Washoe County Library System
From: Information Services <[email protected]>

Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2022 5:48 PM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: RE: RESPONSE Ask a Librarian
Thank you for contacting us with your question.
Our previous events were held during Pride month in July, 2019 and 2022, and planning for summer 2023
has not begun yet.
Watch our website www.washoecountylibrary.us for announcements of future events.
You can also sign up for our Newsletter to get Library News and Events announcements delivered to your
inbox, as well as reading/listening/viewing recommendations.
https://www.washoecountylibrary.us/about/newsletters.php
Sincerely,
Information Services
Washoe County Library System
[email protected] |
301 South Center Street, Reno, NV 89501 – 775.327.8300
-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] <[email protected]>
To: Washoe County Libraries <[email protected]>; Information Services
<[email protected]>
Subject: RESPONSE Ask a Librarian
[NOTICE: This message originated outside of Washoe County -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open
attachments unless you are sure the content is safe.]
Via the Ask-a-Librarian form:

Name: cynthia o.
Email: [email protected]
Local: Reno/Sparks
Member: No
Barcode:
Question:
Hello...what are the dates for the drag queen story hour in reno please? Thank you
From: Weinert, Beate [[email protected]] on behalf of Weinert, Beate
<[email protected]>
To: Hansen, Judy [[email protected]]; Dalusung, Joan
[[email protected]]; Scott, Jeff [[email protected]]
Subject: Fw: RESPONSE Ask a Librarian
HI--I'm assuming you all were also cc'd?
With Much Gratitude,

Beate
Beate Weinert
Youth Services and Library Events Manager | Washoe County Library System
From: Information Services <[email protected]>

To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: RE: RESPONSE Ask a Librarian
Thank you for contacting us with your question.
Our previous events were held during Pride month in July, 2019 and 2022, and planning for summer 2023
has not begun yet.
Watch our website www.washoecountylibrary.us for announcements of future events.
You can also sign up for our Newsletter to get Library News and Events announcements delivered to your
inbox, as well as reading/listening/viewing recommendations.
https://www.washoecountylibrary.us/about/newsletters.php
Sincerely,
Information Services
[email protected] |
301 South Center Street, Reno, NV 89501 – 775.327.8300
-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] <[email protected]>
To: Washoe County Libraries <[email protected]>; Information Services
<[email protected]>
Subject: RESPONSE Ask a Librarian
Via the Ask-a-Librarian form:

Name: cynthia o.
Email: [email protected]
Local: Reno/Sparks
Member: No
Barcode:
Question:
Hello...what are the dates for the drag queen story hour in reno please? Thank you
From: Bruce Parks [[email protected]] on behalf of Bruce Parks <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2022 11:54 AM
Subject: Re: Library Board agenda request
Dear Mr. Scott,
I understand it is probably too late to include this item on the October agenda. However, it could be part
of the November agenda. Thank you for your consideration.
Best regards,
Bruce Parks
On Thursday, October 13, 2022 at 10:34:00 AM PDT, Scott, Jeff <[email protected]> wrote:
Good morning Mr. Parks,
I will pass along your request to the board. Our library board sets the agenda. However, there is
insufficient time to make corrections to the agenda.
Sincerely,
Jeff
Jeff Scott
From: Scott, Jeff <[email protected]>

Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2022 5:16 PM
To: Bruce Parks <[email protected]>
Cc: Hartung, Vaughn <[email protected]>; Herman, Jeanne
<[email protected]>; Jung, Kitty <[email protected]>; Hill, Alexis
<[email protected]>; Lucey, Robert (Bob) L <[email protected]>
Mr. Parks,
I am acknowledging receipt of your request and will review.
Sincerely,
Jeff
Jeff Scott
From: Bruce Parks <[email protected]>

Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2022 5:14:45 PM
To: Scott, Jeff <[email protected]>
Subject: Library Board agenda request
11 October 22
Jeff Scott
Director of Washoe County Libraries
Please accept this as an official request for an addition to the Library Board Agenda at the next
Library Board meeting. We are requesting the item “Drag Queen Story Hour” be placed on the
agenda for discussion and a vote on whether or not to continue this program for the Washoe
County Libraries. As evidenced by the members of the public that attended the last Library
Board Meeting on September 22, this is obviously a concern of the community and bears
consideration, discussion, and resolution.
Sincerely,
Bruce Parks
Concerned Citizen
Bruce Parks
From: Bruce Parks [[email protected]] on behalf of Bruce Parks <[email protected]>
Dear Mr. Scott,
I understand it is probably too late to include this item on the October agenda. However, it could be part
of the November agenda. Thank you for your consideration.
Best regards,
Bruce Parks
On Thursday, October 13, 2022 at 10:34:00 AM PDT, Scott, Jeff <[email protected]> wrote:
Sincerely,
Jeff
Jeff Scott

Mr. Parks,
Sincerely,
Jeff
Jeff Scott

11 October 22
Jeff Scott
Sincerely,
Bruce Parks
Concerned Citizen
Bruce Parks
From: Burton, Leah J. [[email protected]] on behalf of Burton, Leah J.
<[email protected]>
To: Prentiss, Timothy [[email protected]]
CC: Scott, Jeff [[email protected]]; Andrews, John [[email protected]];
Hemingway, Jamie [[email protected]]; Dalusung, Joan
[[email protected]]
Subject: RE: Agenda Post
Attachments: 2022-10-19 LBOT Agenda Packet - final.pdf
Hi Tim,
We’ve added one page – could you please update the version on the website? Please see attached.
Thank you,
Leah
From: Prentiss, Timothy <[email protected]>

To: Scott, Jeff <[email protected]>; Andrews, John <[email protected]>;
Hemingway, Jamie <[email protected]>; Dalusung, Joan
<[email protected]>
Cc: Burton, Leah J. <[email protected]>
Subject: RE: Agenda Post
It’s up. Let me know if it needs to be replaced with an updated one.

To: Prentiss, Timothy <[email protected]>; Andrews, John <[email protected]>;
Hemingway, Jamie <[email protected]>; Dalusung, Joan
<[email protected]>
Cc: Burton, Leah J. <[email protected]>
Subject: Agenda Post
Tim,
Can you get this up on the website? We won’t have minutes until Monday. Can we put up this packet
and then create a separate link for the minutes for when they are ready?
Leah may have some edits, but I wanted to get this up as soon as we could.
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2022
4:00 P.M.
Sparks Library
1125 12th St, Sparks, NV 89431
Library Trustees
Amy Ghilieri, Chair

Frank Perez, Vice-Chair
Ann Medaille
Lea Moser
Vacant
Members of the public may attend this meeting in person or can attend by teleconference by logging into
the Zoom webinar accessible through the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84224131597. If
prompted, use the following passcode: 889408.
Forum Restrictions and Orderly Conduct of Business. The Library Board of Trustees conducts the business
of the Washoe County Library system and its citizens during its meetings. The orderly, efficient conduct
of the meeting is integral and necessary to allow the Board to conduct business. The Chair may order the
removal of any person whose statement or other conduct disrupts the orderly, efficient or safe conduct
of the meeting. Warnings against disruptive comments or behavior may or may not be given prior to
removal.
Public Comment. Public Comment is limited to three (3) minutes per person. During the “Public
Comment” items, anyone may speak pertaining to any matter either on or off the agenda. Anyone wishing
to provide live public comment may do so in person, or by teleconference by logging onto the Zoom
webinar by accessing the above link.
The viewpoint of a speaker will not be restricted, but reasonable restrictions may be imposed upon the
time, place and manner of speech. Irrelevant and unduly repetitious statements and personal attacks,
which antagonize or incite are examples of speech that may be reasonably limited.
Response to Public Comment. The Board can deliberate or take action only if a matter has been listed on
an agenda properly posted prior to the meeting. During the public comment periods, speakers may
address matters listed or not listed on the published agenda. The Open Meeting Law does not expressly
prohibit responses to public comments by the Board. However, responses from the Board members to
unlisted public comment topics could become deliberation on a matter without notice to the public. On
the advice of legal counsel and to ensure the public has notice of all matters the Board will consider, Board
members may choose not to respond to public comments, except to correct factual inaccuracies, ask for
Staff action or to ask that a matter be listed on a future agenda. The Board may do this either during the
public comment item or during the following item: “Board Comment – limited to announcements,
strategic plan activity updates, or issues proposed for future agendas and/or workshops.”
Support Documentation. Support documentation for items on the agenda is available to members of the
public at the Downtown Reno Library Administration Office, 301 South Center Street, Reno, Nevada, and
may be obtained by contacting L J Burton at (775) 327-8343 or by email at [email protected].
Special Accommodations. We are pleased to make reasonable accommodations for members of the
public who are disabled and wish to attend meetings. Should you require special arrangements for any
Trustee meeting, please contact our office at (775) 327-8341, at least 24 hours prior to the date of the
meeting.
Possible Changes to Agenda and Timing. The Library Board of Trustees may take agenda items out of
order, consider two or more items in combination, remove one or more items from the agenda, or delay
discussion on an item.
Pursuant to NRS 241.020, the agenda for the Trustees’ meeting has been posted at the following locations:
Washoe County Courthouse, Washoe County Administration building, Downtown Reno Library, Incline
Village Library, North Valleys Library, Northwest Reno Library, Sierra View Library, South Valleys Library,
Spanish Springs Library, and Sparks Library. Further, in compliance with NRS 241.010, this notice has been
posted on the official website for the Washoe County Library System at www.washoecountylibrary.us and
at https://notice.nv.gov.
LIBRARY ADMINISTRATION
301 South Center Street | PO Box 2151, Reno NV 89505
(775) 327-8341 | www.washoecountylibrary.us
The Board of Trustees may take action only on the items below that are preceded by the words “For Possible
Action.” The Board will not take action on any other items.
1) Roll Call
2) Public Comment – Three Minute Time Limit Per Person

No discussion or action may be taken upon any matter raised under this public comment section until
the matter has been specifically included on an agenda.
3) Approval of Meeting Minutes

a) For Possible Action: Approval of Minutes from the Library Board Meeting of September 21, 2022
4) Old Business
None
5) New Business
a) Review and Approve Revised Bylaws
b) Possible Appointment of Board Members to Library Service Teams
c) Library Director’s Strategic Plan Update
d) Proclamation for National Friends of Libraries week October 16-22 in honor of Friends of
Washoe County Library
6) Reports
a) Library Director Update
b) Sparks Library Report
c) Marketing and Communications Team (MARCOM) Report
7) Staff Announcements - Three Minute Time Limit Per Person

No discussion or action may be taken upon any matter raised under this comment section until the
matter has been specifically included on an agenda.

9) Board Comment – Limited to Announcements, Strategic Plan Activity Updates or Issues Proposed for
Future Agendas and/or workshops
10) Adjournment
Draft Minutes for Approval - September 2022 LBOT Meeting
The draft September 2022 LBOT minutes will be added to this packet on
Monday, October 17 and will be available for viewing on the Washoe
County Library website. Printed copies will also be available at the
meeting for staff, Board members, and members of the public.
Washoe County Library Board of Trustees
Bylaws
The Board of Trustees of the Washoe County Library System, pursuant to the authority vested
by Nevada Revised Statues 379.025, hereby establishes the following bylaws:
I. Purpose
The Washoe County Library Board of Trustees shall, consistent with provisions of
applicable state and federal law, exercise the powers and duties granted pursuant to
NRS 379.025. The Board shall endeavor to administer and manage the resources of the
Washoe County Library System in a manner consistent with the public trust, the Library
Mission Statement and the Library Vision Statement.
II. Organization and Membership

A. The name of the organization shall be “The Board of Trustees of the Washoe County
Library System”
B. Membership:
1. The Board of Trustees will be comprised of five (5) members.
2. Trustees will be appointed by the Washoe County Board of Commissioners.
3. Trustees will meet the minimum requirements as determined by the Washoe
County Board of Commissioners.
4. Trustees will serve a 4-year term, as provided in NRS 379.020.
5. Trustees will be eligible for no more than two full four-year terms. Any
appointment for the remainder of a term of less than 2 years will not count
toward this limitation plus a partial term of less than two years. In the event
a Trustee’s term expires, the Trustee may continue to serve as Trustee until
such time a replacement is appointed, notwithstanding the term limitation
set forth herein Nothing in this provision shall be construed to prohibit the
reappointment of a trustee for additional terms to be served after a break of
one term of non-service prior to re-appointment.
6. Resignation: If any Trustee resigns at any time, written notice must be
provided to the Board of Trustees Chair and the Library Director. Any such
resignation shall take effect at the date of receipt of such notice or at any
later date specified therein; unless otherwise specified therein, the
acceptance of such resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective.
7. Removal: The board of county commissioners may remove any trustee who
fails, without cause, to attend three successive meetings of the trustees.
1 Library Board of Trustee Bylaws – FY 20220/231
7.
C. Trustees are public officers as defined in NRS 281.4365 and subject the Ethics in
Government Provisions codified in NRS 281A.010 et. seq. Trustees shall comply with
the Code of Ethical Standards of NRS 281A.400 et. seq.
D. Duties of a Trustee:
1. Regularly attend meetings and actively participate in such meetings and
actions
2. Review meeting materials prior to each meeting
3. Be attentive to the needs and concerns of library patrons, volunteers, library
staff, library administration, county staff, county commissioners and the
general public
a. Set policies governing the operation of the library system as
appropriate
b. Hire and evaluate the job performance of the Library Director
c. Work with the Director, library staff, community members, and
political leaders to plan for the future of the library system
d. Acknowledge the annual budget for the library system, and monitor
expenditures
e. Monitor and evaluate library effectiveness
f. Advocate for the Washoe County Library System within the
community and political organizations, as appropriate
III. Officers
A. Chair
1. Selection
a. The chair will be elected by a vote of the Board of Trustees
b. The term will be for one-year at the pleasure of the Board of Trustees
c. Elections shall be held at the regular Board of Trustees meeting each
June
2. Duties. The chair shall:
a. Preside at all meetings of the Board of Trustees
b. Execute all documents and actions authorized by the Board of
Trustees
c. Call special meetings as warranted
d. Appoint committees
e. Serve as an ex-officio non-voting member of all committees
f. Work with the Library Director and staff
g. Review agendas and assist in scheduling meetings
h. Add or remove items on each meeting agenda
i. Draft correspondence as directed by the Board of Trustees
j. Perform all duties associated with the office
B. Vice Chair
1. Selection
a. The vice-chair will be elected by a vote of the Board of Trustees
b. The term will be for one year and is renewable at the pleasure of the
Board of Trustees
June
d. In the event the vice chair must permanently assume the duties of
chair, an election for a new vice chair will be held at the next meeting
following the succession
2. Duties. The vice chair shall:
a. In the event of the absence or disability of the chair, or of a vacancy in
the office, the vice chair shall assume and perform all duties
associated with that office. In the event of an absence or short-term
disability of the chair, the vice chair shall assume the duties of the
chair for the period of his/her absence or disability. In the event the
chair is permanently vacated, the vice chair shall assume the office of
the chairperson for the remainder of the vacated term.
IV. Meetings
A. Regular meetings: The Board of Trustees will normally meet monthly, on the third
Wednesday of each month, at 4:00 p.m. Trustees may change the time and date of
meeting by a vote of the membership. The Chair shall have the authority to cancel a
regularly scheduled meeting in the event it is determined, after consultation with
the Library Director, that there is insufficient business to come before the Board or
that other good cause exists to cancel the meeting.
B. Meeting locations: When possible, the Board of Trustees will normally hold regular
meetings on a rotational basis at Washoe County Library locations. A calendar of
meeting locations will be provided annually to the Board of Trustees.
C. Nevada Open Meeting Law: All meetings of the Board are subject to the provisions
of state and federal open meeting laws and shall be conducted in accordance with
the applicable laws. The Library Director shall be responsible for ensuring the
proper public notice is made for each meeting of the Board. Trustees should
endeavor to refrain from discussing agenda items or actions by the Board outside of
public meetings in groups that may constitute a quorum.
D. Agendas: The Director shall ensure the preparation of the agenda for each Board
meeting and the compliance with the applicable open meetings laws. An item may
be placed on the agenda at the request of any Trustee or by written request by any
individual to the Director 15 days prior to the scheduled meeting.
E. Pertinent Materials: The Director shall ensure that notices and informational
materials pertinent to any agenda item for any Board meeting shall be distributed to
Trustees, Board legal counsel and anyone with a written request of notification on
file with the Board no later than 9 a.m. of the third working day before the meeting
to ensure adequate time for review. In addition, pertinent materials shall also be
posted on the Board of Trustees web site no later than 9 a.m. of the third working
day before a scheduled meeting.
F. Quorum: A minimum of three Trustees must be present and vote on any action
items on the agenda for said action to be of any legal effect.
G. The Director, or his duly appointed representative, shall attend each meeting of the
Board.
H. Special meetings: Special meetings of the Board of Trustees may be called by the
chair or upon the written request of any two Trustees.
I. Order of Business: To the extent possible, the order of business at any regularly
scheduled meeting of the Board shall be:
Call to order
Roll call
Public comment
Review/approval of minutes
Old business
New business
Presentations
Reports
Public comment
Board comment
Staff Announcements
Adjournment
J. Rules of order: The Board of Trustees shall conduct all meetings in accordance with
Robert’s Rules of Order as concerns any matters not addressed by these bylaws.
The Board of Trustees will also seek advice from the Board legal counsel as
appropriate.
J. Where consistent with state law and not otherwise provided in these Rules of
Procedure, the Washoe County Library Board of Trustees may refer to the principles
of the most recent edition of Robert’s Rules of Order for guidance in conducting its
meetings.
K. Committees: Committees shall be created as needed by the chair, shall have a
specific purpose, shall report regularly as to progress in completing their charge,
shall be subject to annual review as needed, and shall automatically dissolve upon
the completion of their charge.
L. Annual Bylaws Review: The bylaws herein can be revised as needed by a majority
vote of the Board of Trustees. Any proposed revisions must be placed on an agenda
and addressed in a public meeting in accordance with the Nevada Open Meeting
Law. The bylaws shall be reviewed at least annually at the regular June meeting of
the Board of Trustees.
DATED this 1st day of July 2020
WASHOE COUNTY LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Zanny MarshAmy Ghilieri, Chair
Frank Perez
Anne Medaille
Lea Moser
Jean Stoess, Vice Chair
Amy Ghilieri
Wayne Holland
Ted Parkhill
These bylaws were presented to the Board on September 21June 17, 20220 and were adopted.
_________________________________________
Washoe
County Library
System
2022-2025 Strategic Plan Update
October
Stimulate Imagination
¾ Book Promotion
¾ Library Card Sign Up Month
¾ KOLO Promotion
¾ KUNR On The Kids Shelf/On The Shelf
¾ Book Lists
Provide Welcoming Spaces
¾Planned Sierra View Library Renovation
¾ Project Timeline: 9/22-2/23
¾ Project starts 9/30
¾ Sierra View Library closed October 10th
for construction
¾ Kids Café during Fall Break
¾ Sparks Library Mayor/Council Candidate
Forum help September 21
¾ Election Location in Libraries (Oct 22-
Nov 4, Election Day Nov 8)
¾Further Training with Youth
Services and Library Events Team
at their September 21 retreat
¾Next steps to study how we can
ensure everyone is welcome at
Washoe County Libraries
School Support
¾TeenTober
¾ Partnering with Holland Project
showcasing local artists
¾ Teen Crafts
¾ Lego Robotic Club
¾ Teen Survey
¾ Book Subscription Service at
North Valleys and Incline Village
Celebrate Our Diverse Community
¾Ensure we are serving
everyone and celebrating
everyone in our community
¾ Hispanic Heritage Month
¾ Banned Books Week
Thank You
October
National Friends of Libraries Week
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Library Director Update 10/10/22
Scott, Jeff
LIBRARY DIRECTOR
Library Board of Trustees Update
Our next LBOT meeting will be on October 19 at the Sparks Library. You will notice minor edits
to the bylaws and new agenda format emphasizing patron conduct. We had many public
comments at the September meeting protesting the Drag Queen Storytime. I am unsure why
they chose September to protest when we have our Pride events in June and July. I know
libraries were generally under attack during Banned Books Week (the same week as our board
meeting), which forced libraries to close due to bomb threats. I have met with our county
counsel and board chair about conduct during the meeting and how to handle it. I am confident
that we will be able to maintain order in future meetings.
Library Board of Trustees Recruitment is open!
The link to apply is here: https://www.washoecounty.gov/citizens/board_opportunities.php
Press release here: https://washoelife.washoecounty.gov/library-system/open-recruitment-

begins-for-washoe-county-library-system-board-of-trustees-2/
News pickup here: https://www.kolotv.com/2022/10/03/washoe-county-begins-open-

recruitment-library-board-trustees/
Recruitment closes on October 14.

Sierra View Library Closed for Renovation
Sierra View Library is closed for renovation. New carpet, a south entrance into the library, and
new furniture, fixtures, and equipment are being installed, bringing you a brand-new library. The
planned reopening is February 2023.
Press Release here: https://washoelife.washoecounty.gov/library-system/sierra-view-library-

closed-for-renovations-october-10-2022/
News pickup here: https://www.2news.com/news/local/sierra-view-library-to-close-for-

renovations-starting-october-10/article_620e8e52-4368-11ed-8f04-e30d4784668c.html
You can also follow along with the progress with Jonnica's Renovation Station:
https://washoenv.sharepoint.com/sites/Library/SitePages/Renovation-Station.aspx
Friends of Washoe County Library Booksale Ongoing
Booksale runs through Sunday, October 16.
News pickup here: https://www.2news.com/news/washoe-county-librarys-9-day-book-

sale/article_41c372f4-8c4b-11ec-8318-37db71aeff30.html
Washoe County Library In the News
Local news picked up a bunch of stories in the last few weeks, including the closure of Sierra
View Library Renovation, our opening for a new library trustee, and a TV appearance by your
Library Director promoting Library Card Sign-up Month.
KTVN: Friends of Washoe County Library Book Sale
https://www.2news.com/news/washoe-county-librarys-9-day-book-sale/article_41c372f4-8c4b-
11ec-8318-37db71aeff30.html
KOLO: Free Meals for Kids (TV Spot features Sparks Library)
https://www.kolotv.com/2022/10/03/free-meals-kids-during-fall-break/
The Nevada Independent: Sparks City Council Forum (Held at Sparks Library, the same night as
our board meeting)
https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/sparks-council-candidates-discuss-growth-
environment-in-wide-ranging-forum
KTVN: Sierra View Library to Close for Renovation
https://www.2news.com/news/local/sierra-view-library-to-close-for-renovations-starting-
october-10/article_620e8e52-4368-11ed-8f04-e30d4784668c.html
Washoe Library Celebrates TeenTober
https://washoelife.washoecounty.gov/library-system/washoe-county-library-system-celebrates-
teentober/
KOLO Book Club With Library Director Jeff Scott (with a shoutout to our couriers Emily and
Jerome)
https://www.kolotv.com/video/2022/09/29/kolo-book-club-library-card-sign-up-month/
(I will be back on the air with Rebecca Kitchen this Thursday to promote TeenTober, Halloween
fun, and spooky books.)
Elections
Thank you to everyone who has volunteered for our upcoming election. I appreciate both the
staff and our managers making that happen. Elections are a critical function of our county and
our democracy, and I am grateful for all those who are making it happen.
Early Voting
Early Voting starts October 22 and runs through November 4.
Election Day is November 8.

For voting locations, here is a list: https://www.washoecounty.gov/voters/old-site/files/WC-ROV-
VoteCenters_v1.pdf
Thank you to our libraries that are hosting voting locations. This looks to be a very busy election
this year, and I appreciate all the work that goes into this.
Internet Upgrade to Fiber
We are upgrading our internet from 200MB cable to 1GB fiber at all locations (except SC and
Gerlach). Charter is making assessments now. Construction will be necessary. This should start to
happen in November. Unfortunately, this has caused some internet hiccups, which I hope will be
minimized until we can upgrade our internet.
Staff Day Thursday, December 15
The leadership Team is working on a schedule for Staff Day. Challenge Team Updates,
Intellectual Freedom Training, Outreach Training, and more. We will host at the Downtown Reno
Library. I will send out more information as that date gets closer.
Washoe Stars
A big thank you to our Washoe Stars. Thank you for providing high-quality services to our
Washoe County Residents. Thank you to managers and staff who are nominating coworkers.
Nominate a coworker here:£https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?
id=YBuioiVW_kOlWlL14RHXHHgpj_Fuz5VOk0XM4bRHgk5UMDhZMFlXVTVGM1E5SllIUU85TVFa
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Denise provided excellent customer service to a

patron who was in need of assistance with several
different tech devices but without the necessary
logins and info needed to set them up. She was
Quality Public patient and persistent throughout the lengthy
Denise Viss Service£ (and challenging) interaction.
Lysa provided excellent customer service to a

patron struggling with technology needed for a
court-mandated virtual meeting. She was kind and
Quality Public empathetic, making sure that the patron was able
Lysa Lee Service£ to connect to his meeting.
Michelle Quality Public Michelle is always willing to provide excellent
Holland Service£ customer service and goes the extra mile to ensure
our patron's needs are met.
Samantha demonstrates great integrity by

Samantha ingraining a sense of inclusiveness and
Brown Integrity togetherness in the workplace and general public.
Theresa has made it her priority to prepare the

facility at the North Valleys Library to be able to
comfortably and safely serve as an early voting
location. We were added as a voting place late in
the planning process for Voting and we have not
been consistently used as a polling place in recent
Theresa Quality Public years, as such our library was in a state of disarray
Trainer Service£ where Voting is to be held.£
Theresa£ assessed and prioritized the needs to

clear and organize the space. She utilized the help
of many colleagues in our department to make
sure this work is completed in time for voting
equipment to arrive. She has clearly
communicated expectations for the space to our
branch team in order to maintain the£ it
throughout this process. Without her hard work
we would not have been ready to serve our
community in the important civic task of hosting
early Voting.
Library Board of Trustees
October 19, 2022
Sparks Library Report
October 2022 Library Board of Trustees Report
Sparks Library
Welcome back to the Sparks Library. In April, you celebrated the re-opening of the branch
following our renovation. Since then, we have had many positive comments about the airy,
open feeling of the branch and appreciation for the new flooring, paint and furniture.
As Director Scott provides quarterly statistics, today I would like to provide the rest of the story.
For this report I would like to highlight the Sparks branch team and the adaptability they have
shown. After a couple of years of pandemic closure and related modified service, renovation
disruptions, and staff turnover, they remain resolute and committed to public service and the
mission of library.
The team is what makes any library a hub for the community. A gathering place where all are
welcome, and they strive to provide services and programs for our diverse community. While
diversity recognizes our unique contributions as individuals; inclusion and equity creates a
community.
In addition to the Branch manager, the Leadership team at Sparks includes Librarians Debbie,
Brian, and Lori. Lead Workers Rachel and Julia round out the team
Librarian Debbie has stepped in and provided branch oversight during the manager’s absence.
She leads our “Four Season’s Book Club” at Sparks. In addition, she oversees the new
Homebound materials delivery service and has been hard at work developing policies,
procedures, and training staff. This service will have a huge impact for those patrons who are
unable to get to a physical location. She also oversaw the implementation of “Book a Librarian”
service at Sparks and Senior Center. She attends multiple Senior Advisory committees in the
community and was instrumental in working with Washoe Senior Coalition for the recent
candidate forum held at the Sparks and NW Reno Library branches. Debbie serves on both the
Outreach team and the Reference, Training, and Technology team.
Librarian Brian has been with WCLS for 27+ years, working in a variety of branches. He
demonstrated oversight for much of the renovation last year, making sure the collection was
packed, unpacked, put back in the correct places, and overseeing the installation of new
furniture. He maintains oversight of the facility, work orders for modifications, repairs and
reporting illegal dumping at the library. As our safety representative, he ensures that we
maintain a safe environment for both the public and staff throughout the building, that we
have adequate first aid supplies, organized the “Stop the Bleed” training for our staff, and
quickly addresses repairs needed. Brian serves on the Circulation team and assists with daily
operations with our integrated library system.
Librarian Lori Talarico joined us in 2021 from the Phoenix Library System and oversees youth
programming and events. Aligning our programs and events to the strategic plan, she
incorporates best practices in early literacy programs and encourages staff to engage both
children and parents during programs and give them a way to extend these experiences outside
the library. She is a valued member of the Youth Services and Library Events team. During the
renovation, she oversaw the organization of the children’s library, as well as rearranged and
defined the Teen Zone, and provides engaging activities for students after school and during
breaks. Lori works closely with Rachel to promote our services and programs through social
media posts.
Rachel was recently promoted to a Lead Worker, overseeing the daily service schedules for
both Sparks and Senior Center, orders supplies for both branches, and provides direct public
service. She recruits, interviews, trains, and oversees our volunteers in the branch. She has
taught our computer classes as well. Rachel works with Brian to insure we have enough meals
to serve kids during school breaks and works with the Food Bank of Northern Nevada with their
record keeping and reporting. Her diligent attention to detail and careful editing helps make
the quarterly WCLS Explorer a success. Rachel reported that a grateful patron dropped off pizza
for staff as a thank you for staff assistance setting up meeting room reservations and
appreciation for having a place for the community to gather.
Julia is our newest lead worker, having most recently been the Interim Director of the Douglas
County Library System. She brings a wealth of knowledge to Washoe County, and works closely
with our Programming Librarian to propose, develop, and implement programming for our
youngest and newest users. If you have artwork you’d like to display in the library, get in touch
with Julia. In addition to program coordination, she ensures that our branch events are entered
into the Explorer and scheduled in the meeting room as needed. Julia recently helped a patron
set up a Chromebook with specific programs so they could enhance their communication
methods with family living far away.
Lori and Julia participated in an outreach at the newly reopened Hug High School Library and
met with Freshman English classes (682 students). They shared information about WCLS
Resources, Libby, and Sparks Teen Programming with the students and their teachers. They
met with other students in the library during the lunch and after school. They made 391 cards
ahead of time for the Freshman English classes and made 213 new/replacement cards during
the visit. All the students were excited to get library cards and learn about WCLS online
resources and Libby.
Our library assistants bring varied experiences to our system. Each provides daily public service
to all our users, and each represent their own niche in our community as well. In addition to
working at the Sparks Library, our Lead workers, Library Assistants and Library Aides also keep
Senior Center library staffed and welcoming to our senior population.
Jennie makes a unique connection with our smallest users who seek her out for her vast
knowledge of picture books. She expresses a passion for story times that are intentional,
educational, and successful for both the parent and the child by focusing on early literacy
messaging. She can be seen performing toddler times and story times. Jennie carefully curates
the nonfiction display highlighting the animals found in the young people’s mural. She also
keeps us in compliance with Open Meeting Law postings in the lobby.
Colin teaches computer classes, serves on our Maker Services team, and oversees 3D printing
and virtual reality programming in the branch. He can always be counted on to teach other
staff new technologies, and step in at a moment’s notice to support the team. He reminds us
that we don’t always see the results of the services we provide. One example of this involves a
gentleman who wanted to become computer literate for work. Colin encouraged him to
register for our computer classes. The patron even brought his own computer in for assistance.
He expressed gratitude for what he had learned and that he was now able to do this without
help from his kids at home. This user returned to the library after a short absence, happily
reporting that because of the skills he had learned he was now employed.
Claire comes to us from the school district and earned her Library Certificate through UNR. She
rotates through story time and our themed Interactive Movie programs. Interactive movies are
designed to engage the families with props or snack at appropriate times. When you enter the
library, you are met with a clean and attractive board of library events thanks to Claire.
Creative Splash during Summer Reading Program this year was a huge success, and will be
adapted to continue as a regular program.
Maya started as a teen volunteer at Sparks Library, was hired at Sierra View library and has
come back to Sparks. She rotates through story time and brought bilingual storytime back to
Sparks. As a fluent Spanish speaker, she adds to the level of service we can provide to our
diverse demographic. Through repetition at bilingual story time, the children are participating
and singing along with her clapping song. She has been recognized as a Washoe Star by the
County for her Quality Public Service. Maya was instrumental in bringing the Karma Box
program to the Sparks. She also assists with Virtual Reality programming with Colin, and will be
teaching our computer classes in Spanish starting in January.
Jenn came to us from the school district and serves on our Teen Engagement Group, planning
and implementing programs in our Teen Zone. She is always cognizant of school breaks and
early release days and strives to make sure a program or craft is available to keep the students
engaged. She also rotates through our family story time. She is working on a Teen Wellness
cart to promote health and mental health awareness. Jenn is passionate about the positive
impact the Holland Project has on our community and participates in their outreach efforts.
Jackie serves on the Marketing and communications team and helps with the explorer using
special programs to create QR codes promoting services, collections, and programs system
wide. She rotates through story time performances, acts as a backup to branch 3D printing,
and assists with teen programs as well. She describes an interaction during “Book a Librarian”
where someone’s lack of computer skills stood in their way for filing for unemployment. Jackie
made that happen.
Jenn and Jackie also serve as our internal social committee organizing events and potlucks for
staff. They keep our morale up.
Sierra is our newest employee, coming to us from Laughlin library system. She is completing
her MLIS in Archival Studies and describes helping a patron create a 3D design using Tinkercad
with the assistance of Maya as an interpreter. The patron was very appreciative of the service
received.
Diane uses her display skills to promote the collection and highlight different topics from the
celebrations calendar. She also works directly with the public and patrons cannot express
enough appreciation when staff like Diane successfully teach them how to make an
appointment with the DMV.
Library Aides make sure materials are returned to the shelves in the right place in a timely
manner for our public at both the Sparks and Senior Center Libraries. They pull holds to send to
other branches, search for item that haven’t been seen recently and perform other tasks that
keep the libraries running smoothly.
Tracy oversees the garden in the courtyard. She is working with a volunteer to make sure the
garden is weed free and produces fruits and vegetables. We then put out a basket of the
harvested food for the public to take.
Amy assists Brian on the branch safety team and clears our lost and found each month.
Marc, a retired librarian, returned to WCLS with a wealth of knowledge serving our
demographic. In addition to collection maintenance, he keeps our CDs, DVDs, and Blu-Ray disks
polished so they continue to circulate.
Julia and Debbie did our first homebound delivery last week to a very excited patron.
The library connects our staff with our community, humans helping other humans. We are a
diverse staff, serving all in our community, that is what makes a library more than a brick-and-
mortar building, it makes us a community hub.
MARKETING AND
COMMUNICATIONS
TEAM (MARCOM)
REPORT
PRESENTATION FOR WASHOE COUNTY LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OCTOBER 19, 2022
MarCom's Mission
To provide clear, concise,

professional marketing and
cohesive branding for the
library system; and improve
library recognition, create trust,
build financial value, and
inspire both internal and
external customers.
MarCom is System-wide
Current Members
Admin and Clerical - Jamie Hemingway, John Andrews, Tim Prentiss, Cece Cortes
Downtown Reno - Jena Molina, Emily Hoops
Incline Village - Amanda McPhaill, Russell Dorn
North Valleys - Carly Hume, Theresa Trainer
Northwest Reno - Morgan Tiar, Tyna Sloan
Sierra View - Jessica Fanaselle, Laurie Newman
South Valleys - Jen Cole, Christine Werlein
Spanish Springs - Aurora Partridge, Jana MacMillan
Sparks - Jacqueline Swezey, Rachel Inglis
MarCom Duties
What does the team do?
Library signage
Event marketing
Social media
Video production and post-production
Media reach
Explorer quarterly events & resources guide
System graphics, branding, and marketing
WCLS Style Guide
Current Projects
Accomplishments and projects include:
Increase in print promotions supported by MarCom

Development of MarCom request form
Creation of Collateral Review team
Wrap design for new courier van
New library card design
Increased use and centralization of qr codes
TikTok content in partnership with YSLE
Ongoing projects
Social media
Over 1,000,000 reached in FY 2021/22
Changes to how page posts are distributed on Facebook
Added TikTok as a platform for content and promotion
Newsletter
297,800 opens and 45,223 link clicks in FY 2021/22
Continued support of virtual events
Support for system and branch initiatives
(homebound, outreach, surveys)
Explorer
Approximately 5,000 Explorers distributed quarterly
Marketing collaboration with PBS Reno
Explorer
Promoting library events
& resources year round
Downtown Reno - Jena Molina
Incline Village - Russell Dorn
North Valleys - Carly Hume
Sierra View - Jessica Fanaselle
Sparks - Rachel Inglis
New Projects
Community stakeholder/tax initiative brochure

and promotion
Increased cross-promotion of events and the
collection in newsletters and the catalog
New bookmobile design
@washoecountylibrary
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social media!
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From: National Endowment for the Humanities [[email protected]] on behalf of
National Endowment for the Humanities <[email protected]>
Subject: National Arts & Humanities Month is Underway
President Joseph R. Biden issued a proclamation on September 30 designating
October 2022 as National Arts and Humanities Month. In the proclamation, the
President announced a new Executive Order that advances a whole-of-government
policy for the arts, the humanities, and museum and library services, including the
re-establishment of the Presidents Committee on the Arts and the Humanities
(PCAH).
The Executive Order declares the Biden-Harris Administrations policy to advance

equity, accessibility, and opportunities for all Americans, and to strengthen the
creative and cultural economy of the United States. It seeks to integrate the arts, the
humanities, and museum and library services into policies, programs, and
partnerships throughout the Federal government to tackle the greatest challenges of
our time, such as the climate crisis and the scourge of hate-fueled violence, and to
keep pushing forward to form a more perfect Union.
The order re-establishes a committee to advise the President and the heads of the
three U.S. cultural agenciesthe Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the
National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), and the National Endowment for the
Humanities (NEH)on policy objectives, philanthropic and private sector engagement,
and other efforts. The committee will also engage the nations artists, humanities
scholars, and cultural heritage practitioners in initiatives that promote excellence in
the arts, the humanities, and museum and library services.
On Friday, September 23, President Joseph R. Biden awarded Sir Elton John a
National Humanities Medal following the musicians concert on the White House lawn,
A Night When Hope and History Rhyme.
The evening concert honored healthcare workers, first responders, teachers, military
families, and other everyday heroes. President Biden concluded the program by
presenting the medal to a visibly overcome John for moving our souls with his
powerful voice in one of the most defining songbooks of all time. He praised the latest
medal recipient as an enduring icon and advocate with absolute courage, who found
purpose to challenge convention, shatter stigma, and advance the simple truth that
everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect.
The National Humanities Medal honors individuals and organizations whose work has
deepened our nations understanding of and engagement with history, literature,
languages, philosophy, and other humanities subjects. In a statement, NEH Chair
Shelly C. Lowe (Navajo) said, Through his music he has moved and energized people
around the world and, through his advocacy and public work, brought hope and grace
to the millions of individuals and families coping with HIV.
In the fall issue, Chair Lowe sits down with Andrew Delbanco, the 2022 Jefferson
Lecturer in the Humanities, ahead of the 50th anniversary event on October 19. Read
the complete interview here and register for the event at neh.gov.
Charlotte Perkins Gilman Did More Than Write One Classic Short Story, by Alyson
Foster
Charlotte Perkins Gilman, best known for her short story The Yellow Wall-Paper,
achieved a prolific career as an essayist, fiction writer, and magazine publisher in
spite of dark stretches of days or weeks.
Invisible Man at 70, by Eugene Holley Jr.
Seven decades after the publication of Ralph Ellisons sole complete novel, Eugene
Holley Jr. reflects on its impact and continued legacy in conversation with scholars.
This fall, NEHs Office of Digital Humanities launched a new grant program, Dangers
and Opportunities of Technology: Perspectives from the Humanities (DOT).
Supporting humanities-oriented research examining the relationship between
technology and society, DOT grants are available for individual researchers and
collaborative teams working in organizations.
Technologys impact on modern society is vast, affecting how we work, communicate,
learn, participate in politics, and live our daily lives. Through the program, NEH aims
to support projects that explore this impact, particularly those that investigate the
connection between contemporary social and cultural issues and technology.
To learn more about DOT grants, visit neh.gov and register for the upcoming
pre-application webinar on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. EDT.
NEH invites you to the 50th anniversary presentation of the Jefferson Lecture in the
Humanities on Wednesday, October 19, at 6:30 p.m. On the lawn of President
Lincolns Cottage historic site and museum, Andrew Delbanco, the Alexander
Hamilton Professor of American Studies at Columbia University, President of the
Teagle Foundation, and 2011 National Humanities Medalist, will deliver his lecture,
The Question of Reparations: Our Past, Our Present, Our Future.
In his interview with Chair Lowe featured in the fall issue of Humanities magazine,
Delbanco discussed his decision to address the subject of reparations in his remarks.
There are complex political, historical, moral, and even philosophical aspects to this
questionand grappling with it is just the sort of challenge with which the humanities
are supposed to help us, he said. Im going to try to bring to bear some of those
resources on this hard question. It would be foolish to claim that Im going to arrive at
a convincing answereven convincing to myself. But Im going to try to open up the
problem to multiple perspectives on the premise that this is an essential discussion for
us to be having now. Read the full interview on neh.gov.
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To: Bruce Parks [[email protected]]
Subject: RE: Library Board agenda request
Sincerely,
Jeff
Jeff Scott

Mr. Parks,
Sincerely,
Jeff
Jeff Scott
11 October 22
Jeff Scott
Sincerely,
Bruce Parks
Concerned Citizen
Bruce Parks
<[email protected]>
Subject: RE: Library Board agenda request
Sincerely,
Jeff
Jeff Scott

Mr. Parks,
Sincerely,
Jeff
Jeff Scott

11 October 22
Jeff Scott
Sincerely,
Bruce Parks
Concerned Citizen
Bruce Parks
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Subject: Library Board of Trustees October Agenda Packet
Attachments: 22 10 19 LBOT AGENDA-combined (1).pdf
Due to open meeting law, please do not reply all to this message.
Good morning,
Our next Washoe County Library Board of Trustees meeting will be held at the Sparks Library on
Wednesday, October 19th, at 4 pm.
Your board packet is available here: https://www.washoecountylibrary.us/about/board-files/20220921-

board-packet.pdf, and I have also attached a copy. Please review the packet ahead of time to ensure the
agenda order.
Minutes will be available on Monday and will be sent to you when ready and posted on our site as well.
This meeting will be a hybrid meeting with instructions in the meeting packet. Please let me know if you
plan to attend in person or virtually.
Please let me know if you have any questions. I look forward to seeing you all next week.
Sincerely,
Jeff
Jeff Scott
4:00 P.M.
Sparks Library
Library Trustees
Amy Ghilieri, Chair

Ann Medaille
Lea Moser
Vacant
removal.
meeting.
1) Roll Call


4) Old Business
None
5) New Business
6) Reports


10) Adjournment
Bylaws
I. Purpose

Library System”
B. Membership:
7.
actions
general public
appropriate
expenditures
III. Officers
A. Chair
1. Selection
June
Trustees
B. Vice Chair
1. Selection
Board of Trustees
June
IV. Meetings
Board.
Call to order
Roll call
Public comment
Old business
New business
Presentations
Reports
Public comment
Board comment
Staff Announcements
Adjournment
appropriate.
meetings.

Frank Perez
Anne Medaille
Lea Moser
Amy Ghilieri
Wayne Holland
Ted Parkhill
_________________________________________
Washoe
County Library
System
October
➢ Book Promotion
➢ Library Card Sign Up Month
➢ KOLO Promotion
➢ KUNR On The Kids Shelf/On The Shelf
➢ Book Lists
➢Planned Sierra View Library Renovation
➢ Project Timeline: 9/22-2/23
➢ Project starts 9/30
➢ Sierra View Library closed October 10th
for construction
➢ Kids Café during Fall Break
➢ Sparks Library Mayor/Council Candidate
➢ Election Location in Libraries (Oct 22-
➢Further Training with Youth
➢Next steps to study how we can
School Support
➢TeenTober
➢ Partnering with Holland Project
➢ Teen Crafts
➢ Lego Robotic Club
➢ Teen Survey
➢ Book Subscription Service at
➢Ensure we are serving
➢ Hispanic Heritage Month
➢ Banned Books Week
Thank You
October
WHEREAS, Friends of Washoe County Library contributes much needed support to the
Washoe County Library System through dedicated fundraising - providing resources that support
programming, vital equipment, support for children’s reading programs, and year-round special
events; and
WHEREAS, Friends of Washoe County Library promotes the collections of the library and
strives to provide children with an educational head start, encourage literacy and lifelong
learning; and
WHEREAS, The work of Friends of Washoe County Library ensures that the Library System
continues to be a central and welcoming community hub; and
WHEREAS, To date, the Friends have raised over $2 million for the library system with over
600 community members who contribute annually to the Friends; and
WHEREAS, The Friends’ commitment to the library continues to set an example for all in how
volunteerism leads to positive civic engagement and the betterment of our community; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the Washoe County Library Board of Trustees does hereby recognize
Friends of Washoe County Library in honor of National Friends of Libraries week for the week
of October 16-22, 2022
Amy Ghilieri
Board Chair
Scott, Jeff
LIBRARY DIRECTOR






our board meeting)
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Jerome)
Elections
Early Voting

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Trainer Service where Voting is to be held.
Theresa assessed and prioritized the needs to

branch team in order to maintain the it
early Voting.
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Sparks Library
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community.
media posts.
made that happen.
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COMMUNICATIONS
TEAM (MARCOM)
REPORT
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OCTOBER 19, 2022
MarCom's Mission

external customers.
Current Members
MarCom Duties
Library signage
Event marketing
Social media
Media reach
WCLS Style Guide
Current Projects

Ongoing projects
Social media
Newsletter
Explorer
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New Projects

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<[email protected]>
To: Amy Ghilieri [[email protected]]; [email protected]; Ann Medaille
[[email protected]]; Lea Grace [[email protected]]
CC: Burton, L.J. [[email protected]]; Cortes, Cecilia
[[email protected]]; Grasso, Lorna [[email protected]]; Solaro, David
[[email protected]]; Kaplan, Herbert [[email protected]]; Dalusung,
Joan [[email protected]]
Subject: Library Board of Trustees October Agenda Packet
Due to open meeting law, please do not reply all to this message.
Good morning,
Our next Washoe County Library Board of Trustees meeting will be held at the Sparks Library on
Wednesday, October 19th, at 4 pm.
Your board packet is available here: https://www.washoecountylibrary.us/about/board-files/20220921-

board-packet.pdf, and I have also attached a copy. Please review the packet ahead of time to ensure the
agenda order.
Minutes will be available on Monday and will be sent to you when ready and posted on our site as well.
This meeting will be a hybrid meeting with instructions in the meeting packet. Please let me know if you
plan to attend in person or virtually.
Please let me know if you have any questions. I look forward to seeing you all next week.
Sincerely,
Jeff
Jeff Scott
4:00 P.M.
Sparks Library
Library Trustees
Amy Ghilieri, Chair

Ann Medaille
Lea Moser
Vacant
removal.
meeting.
1) Roll Call


4) Old Business
None
5) New Business
6) Reports


10) Adjournment
Bylaws
I. Purpose

Library System”
B. Membership:
7.
actions
general public
appropriate
expenditures
III. Officers
A. Chair
1. Selection
June
Trustees
B. Vice Chair
1. Selection
Board of Trustees
June
IV. Meetings
Board.
Call to order
Roll call
Public comment
Old business
New business
Presentations
Reports
Public comment
Board comment
Staff Announcements
Adjournment
appropriate.
meetings.

Frank Perez
Anne Medaille
Lea Moser
Amy Ghilieri
Wayne Holland
Ted Parkhill
_________________________________________
Washoe
County Library
System
October
➢ Book Promotion
➢ KOLO Promotion
➢ Book Lists
for construction
School Support
➢TeenTober
➢ Teen Crafts
➢ Teen Survey
Thank You
October
events; and
learning; and
Amy Ghilieri
Board Chair
Scott, Jeff
LIBRARY DIRECTOR






our board meeting)
teentober/
Jerome)
Elections
Early Voting

VoteCenters_v1.pdf
Washoe Stars
UlRZOS4u





early Voting.
October 19, 2022
Sparks Library
mission of library.
community.
media posts.
made that happen.
received.
MARKETING AND
COMMUNICATIONS
TEAM (MARCOM)
REPORT
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OCTOBER 19, 2022
MarCom's Mission

external customers.
Current Members
MarCom Duties
Library signage
Event marketing
Social media
Media reach
WCLS Style Guide
Current Projects

Ongoing projects
Social media
Newsletter
Explorer
Explorer
New Projects

and promotion
social media!
@WashoeLibrary
<[email protected]>
To: Burton, L.J. [[email protected]]
Subject: RE: Minutes for October LBOT
Here is the completed packet. Please take a look and let me know if you need to make changes or just
add the blank page for the minutes.
Thanks,
Jeff
Jeff Scott
From: Burton, Leah J. <[email protected]>

Subject: Re: Minutes for October LBOT
Yes, just let me know when it's ready.
Thanks,
Leah

Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2022 8:35:40 AM
To: Burton, Leah J. <[email protected]>
If you can get that done by Monday that would work. All that needs to be posted is the agenda.
I need to add one thing to the packet. Would you be able to look it over and clean it up when it’s done?
Thank you
Jeff
Jeff Scott

Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2022 8:34:20 AM
November 9 would be too late as the minutes would need to be done within 45 days from the
September meeting. I will have to get them done this weekend and have them ready for a special
meeting sooner than November 9, unless you're okay doing a placeholder page and providing them at
the meeting again. If they're done by Monday I can email to the board members to give them time to
review, and I can add them online for the public to see ahead of the meeting as well.

We can hold a virtual meeting to approve the minutes. We can try for Nov 9. That would be within 45
days I think and outside the craziness of the election.
Just tell him that you are working on reassessing your teams job duties and that work won’t be complete
until October 22. That we can call a special virtual meeting on November 9 to approve the September
minutes.
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott

Subject: Fwd: Minutes for October LBOT
Jeff, here is Herb's response. I'm not quite sure how to answer him. Please let me know your thoughts. If
we had a special meeting to approve the October minutes, would the meeting have to occur before the
following Wednesday in order to meet the 45 day deadline?
Thanks,
Leah
From: Kaplan, Herbert <[email protected]>

Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2022, 8:52 PM
Thanks Leah. Sorry to hear of your loss. I'd like to avoid not approving the minutes until after
the 45 days if possible. Is it possible to get them done in time for a special meeting, assuming
we can get a special meeting scheduled?

To: Kaplan, Herbert <[email protected]>
Hello Herb,
I wanted to let you know there was a death in my family and I was out of the office unexpectedly
for several weeks. I was gone from the end of August all through September and just returned
yesterday. Our staff came together to cover many of my duties, but they could only do so much
being a full position short-staffed. I hope this information is sufficient to demonstrate good cause
for requesting extra time and providing the minutes at the November meeting. Do we need have
to specify whose family member died? I'd prefer to keep that private if possible.
Thank you,
Leah
From: Kaplan, Herbert <[email protected]>

To: Scott, Jeff <[email protected]>; Amy Ghilieri <[email protected]>;
[email protected] <[email protected]>
Cc: Solaro, David <[email protected]>; Burton, Leah J. <[email protected]>;
Dalusung, Joan <[email protected]>
Subject: RE: Minutes for October LBOT
Jeff,
NRS 241.035(1) provides that “Unless good cause is shown, a public body shall approve the minutes of a
meeting within 45 days after the meeting or at the next meeting of the public body, whichever occurs
later.” I’m not sure who determines this “good cause,” but I’m not sure this would qualify. Is there any
way we can get the minutes done by this meeting?
Herbert B. Kaplan
Deputy District Attorney
One South Sierra St.
Reno, NV 89501
(775) 337-5716
Fax (775) 337-5732
[email protected]
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Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2022 11:41 AM
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Cc: Solaro, David <[email protected]>; Burton, Leah J. <[email protected]>;
Dalusung, Joan <[email protected]>
Subject: Minutes for October LBOT
Good morning,
I wanted to let you know that due to the high volume of public comments at the last meeting, we will be
unable to complete the minutes ahead of our October 19th meeting. We will complete those minutes
and October minutes ahead of our November meeting.
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Jeff
Jeff Scott
4:00 P.M.
Sparks Library
Library Trustees
Amy Ghilieri, Chair

Ann Medaille
Lea Moser
Vacant
removal.
meeting.
1) Roll Call


4) Old Business
None
5) New Business
6) Reports


10) Adjournment
Bylaws
I. Purpose

Library System”
B. Membership:
7.
actions
general public
appropriate
expenditures
III. Officers
A. Chair
1. Selection
June
Trustees
B. Vice Chair
1. Selection
Board of Trustees
June
IV. Meetings
Board.
Call to order
Roll call
Public comment
Old business
New business
Presentations
Reports
Public comment
Board comment
Staff Announcements
Adjournment
appropriate.
meetings.

Frank Perez
Anne Medaille
Lea Moser
Amy Ghilieri
Wayne Holland
Ted Parkhill
_________________________________________
Washoe
County Library
System
October
➢ Book Promotion
➢ KOLO Promotion
➢ Book Lists
for construction
School Support
➢TeenTober
➢ Teen Crafts
➢ Teen Survey
Thank You
October
events; and
learning; and
Amy Ghilieri
Board Chair
Scott, Jeff
LIBRARY DIRECTOR






our board meeting)
teentober/
Jerome)
Elections
Early Voting

VoteCenters_v1.pdf
Washoe Stars
UlRZOS4u





early Voting.
October 19, 2022
Sparks Library
mission of library.
community.
media posts.
made that happen.
received.
MARKETING AND
COMMUNICATIONS
TEAM (MARCOM)
REPORT
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OCTOBER 19, 2022
MarCom's Mission

external customers.
Current Members
MarCom Duties
Library signage
Event marketing
Social media
Media reach
WCLS Style Guide
Current Projects

Ongoing projects
Social media
Newsletter
Explorer
Explorer
New Projects

and promotion
social media!
@WashoeLibrary
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