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Both items were taken as motions and passed by voice vote. The motion to approve the September minutes was called, seconded and carried with the chair noting a voice vote in favor. Jason Chapelle self-nominated for the vice chair position and his nomination was seconded; the chair said the motion carried and welcomed Chapelle to the role.

The board’s vice chair ordinarily succeeds to chair at the start of a calendar year, but the chair said she expects to remain in the chair position until the end of her current term in September 2026, at which time the vice chair would move into the chair role.

No formal roll-call tallies were read into the record for either item. The meeting record does not specify individual yea or nay votes beyond the chair’s statement that the motions were approved.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Oct 6, 2025 Library Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","At its regular meeting, the Los Alamos County Library Board approved its September minutes by voice vote and elected Jason Chapelle as vice chair; both actions passed without recorded roll-call tallies.","taxTitle","Los Alamos, New Mexico","taxId",51137,"location","New Mexico","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6428994,"Library reports circulation, programs and staff changes; seeks new library system",178,1818000,1996000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5897178-70499b66668fa01d6d81a19948f14033&start=1818&end=1996","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5897178-70499b66668fa01d6d81a19948f14033/thumbnail_1818000.jpg","/articles/6428994/New-Mexico/Library-reports-circulation-programs-and-staff-changes-seeks-new-library-system","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6428994-bb1ae5558eeb999e157d471156c5ef47/orig.mp4?Expires=1770457103&Signature=gP1uxN~CGgUWk4KEXtTzYNp5ClveJLMnkPKxhELnXUnm4isHVe~ezmSPtfDnwlxCbBZJnqPGnyfjEPImih9lH3hx2IEej5qd6oHtQ74gVGgHAy~uQcdzaQ7BGDvc64S3ObwL6xxYSSRNQoJonQzOQPYK1ZyDXqSxu3xweRBKHrANBzamWL0LewRRyp0nMhWZAZEKn6sfpgCOvPcDDG3riPhoiqzJP1Dhp-CLzCN1fLa5FZSuKlFX8kD6akEam2FraMRxL~7X6INSddS8XpHUeF5aj2nEJMl3jJwxl5Uw-7039b3HgcBLtzVlQ1BRYuW21xFaCDFTDlIezvKUv2fODQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Library Manager Gwen told the Los Alamos County Library Board that the library recorded 25,122 print circulations and 9,613 digital circulations in September, for a total of 34,733 circulations.

The library held 68 programs in September with total attendance of 1,277. Upcoming events include a small concert and discussion by Love Call at 6 p.m. tomorrow and two Pastel Society of New Mexico workshops and a November display by pastel artists on Nov. 2.

Gwen said staff are reviewing bids to replace the library’s integrated library system; the current vendor has been in place for more than 15 years. Among the committee’s priorities for a new system is the ability to accept credit-card payments, a capability the current system does not provide. Gwen said the procurement process will include demonstrations and an evaluation committee, and the library could also choose to remain with its current vendor.

Both library branches will be closed Friday, Nov. 7 for staff development and training. Gwen reported recent hires and pending recruitments: Rochelle McElderry will start Oct. 13 as senior librarian for digital services; Kate Cardenio King will start Nov. 24 as operations librarian; the library will recruit for two three-quarter-time library associate positions.

Gwen also reported that the Friends of the Los Alamos County Library handles surplus-material sales and donates proceeds to the library, which total about $45,000 a year; the Friends have expanded sales channels to include ThriftBooks.

Gwen noted that the community services department was a Gold Medal finalist for accreditation by the National Recreation and Park Association and that a plaque presentation was planned for the county council meeting the following day.","Library Manager Gwen reported September circulation and program statistics, outlined upcoming programs, named new hires, and said the library is soliciting bids to replace its 15-year-old library software system.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6428998,"Library manager outlines inclusivity goals tied to ALA principles",988,358000,1346000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5897178-70499b66668fa01d6d81a19948f14033&start=358&end=1346","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5897178-70499b66668fa01d6d81a19948f14033/thumbnail_358000.jpg","/articles/6428998/New-Mexico/Library-manager-outlines-inclusivity-goals-tied-to-ALA-principles","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6428998-268544aaebdf06a9f6d7279c78d15824/orig.mp4?Expires=1770457103&Signature=ATheooahnIq4YDlUVhSb55933odfx3HjbFUqOjNqaRR99LIwNsKS~cf4FfVs0z4e0E~71zaRYaJmKtfJo8ZheHdGy-KpaWFQbpqT0~Xf6-Kwu20D0~vOMhiPlJzjxJQexoFobr3qB~d~RhK7hh-mRn5pheNj~fHajRnFpJjRQn8Zty1NA8HPnhE5Rr-h2Awo5sgtYcTY-Ouok-Uwt5C9CsSJjom5Od-yTryIEi~LpVjBoPwTTlaLbdYtEYL5Gq-VcXJB4Lsr4EToj2nbxfBE71xPuIMI~fA82IDhO9wizrv3LYLeWRvMVvCgNwAilqQ~ToOqdyMiZ62utadjpEn2LQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Gwen, the library’s manager, presented the library’s inclusivity work and plans, telling the Los Alamos County Library Board that the library follows the American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights and the ALA Freedom to Read statement as guiding principles.

\"So, basically, everyone is welcome at the library. We serve all community members and try to make every person feel seen, valued,\" Gwen said, summarizing the library’s approach. She described inclusion as both welcoming patrons and adjusting services to achieve equity: \"Equity means meeting people where they are. Not everyone needs the same thing, and we adjust our services to ensure fairness across the board.\"

Gwen listed specific collection and program practices: active efforts to include materials representing a broad range of perspectives and lived experiences, pursuit of materials from self-published and local producers, multiple formats (including large-print and low-vision resources), and content in major languages used in the community. She said the library's collection development guidelines direct staff to seek a balanced examination of controversial issues.

On spaces and operations, Gwen said the library has worked to make its computer stations accessible, installed outdoor lockers, locates sensitive materials in private areas, and is planning an accessible-signage audit and a sound study to mitigate noise. \"We are working on an accessible signage audit to improve our signage throughout the library. We are also working on a sound study to mitigate some of the noise issues,\" she said.

Programming efforts aim to broaden formats and audiences: the library has added panels, workshops, group activities and identified seniors, teens and \"young professionals\" as underserved groups to target. The library also plans a community needs assessment this year; Gwen said the board can help collect feedback and that staff will present details at the December meeting.

Gwen described service-level additions such as a growing \"library of things\" (items including thermal cameras, telescopes, a shredder and yoga kits), Narcan and hygiene supplies at service desks, expanded language support in printed materials and registration, and staff training on social-service referrals.

She framed hiring and retention steps as part of inclusivity: reorganizing hours to create more three-quarter and full-time positions and standardizing interviews and internal promotion paths. The board asked whether hiring itself falls under county human resources; Gwen said recruitment is handled by the county HR department while the library can adjust internal hiring practices and advertising.

Gwen closed by inviting board support for outreach and the upcoming needs assessment. She said the presentation had been shared previously with the county’s Inclusivity Task Force and was adapted for the library board.","Library Manager Gwen presented the library’s inclusivity practices and planned community needs assessment, citing the American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights and the Freedom to Read statement as guiding policies.","actionData","errors"]

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Library board approves September minutes; elects Jason Chapelle vice chair

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