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- Hampden County
- 2/11/25
- 02/12/2025
- 33 Minutes
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Overview: The Southwick Library Board of Trustees meeting on February 11th primarily focused on the library’s financial strategies to address rising costs associated with its digital service, Hoopla. With an increase in user engagement, the board discussed potential limitations on the service to manage expenses, alongside other budgetary considerations and community initiatives.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 1/21/25
- 01/22/2025
- 82 Minutes
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Overview: During the recent Southwick Library Board meeting, the board focused on addressing budgetary challenges and the implications for library operations. Central to the discussion was the anticipated 5% reduction in the library’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which compounds existing financial constraints. The board examined how these cuts would affect the library’s ability to comply with state requirements and maintain its current level of service.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 12/10/24
- 12/11/2024
- 70 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The Southwick Library Board meeting addressed several issues, including the abrupt discontinuation of a critical event management software and budgetary challenges. The board discussed strategies to navigate these challenges, including the potential use of state aid and external funding to bridge financial gaps.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 11/12/24
- 11/13/2024
- 63 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The Southwick Library Board of Trustees meeting on November 12th focused on adapting library programs to better reach adults, discussing library funding relative to the town’s budget, and implementing a new event management software. The board also addressed staffing changes and ongoing operational challenges.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 10/8/24
- 10/11/2024
- 37 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Southwick Library Board recently convened to discuss changes in reservation processes for study spaces and strategies for advocating budget increases in the upcoming fiscal year. The board unanimously approved a proposal to simplify the reservation process for study areas by removing the requirement for patrons to fill out forms, a move aimed at enhancing user experience. Additionally, library officials are strategizing to secure additional funding to support staffing needs, emphasizing the importance of gathering data to substantiate their requests.
