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Staff said the library will host a MassHire-coordinated job fair; registrants will receive a MassHire “job seeker ID number” through the MassHire registration process and the job fair organizers are managing employer registration. Staff advised pre-registration for the event and said the library will post a QR code and registration link on event materials.

Programming highlights listed in the meeting packet and read aloud to trustees included: a virtual program with WVU journalist Simon Rios scheduled for “Wednesday the nineteenth” (date in packet), a local-food/climate discussion on February 25, rose-gardening tips with David Castraro of the Rose Society, and a Black History Month presentation featuring original photos and commentary from Joel McCall, a Boston tour guide.

Staff said passport and notary demand has increased and that library personnel are working to translate passport and other informational materials into Spanish and other languages. Trustees discussed plans for targeted outreach and potential off-site passport/notary appointments in community locations to reach people with limited ability to travel to the library.

Trustees and staff reported a surge in community volunteers signing up to tutor English-language learners and work in literacy programs. The board also discussed statewide developments: staff said an “ebook summit” and bills to expand library ebook access have been reintroduced in the current legislative session, and that the Massachusetts Library System (MLS) and other groups are coordinating statewide responses.

Separately, trustees discussed staff participation in trainings on nondiscrimination and DEI concepts (Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination and the Massachusetts Municipal Association training were mentioned) and reviewed resources the library is distributing on legal rights in multiple languages.

No formal votes were taken on programming or outreach; staff said they will continue to develop calendar details and community partnerships and will post registration links and flyers as programs are finalized.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Town of Norwood: Library Board of Trustees 2.11.25","oneSentenceSummary","Library staff outlined upcoming programs including a MassHire job fair, Black History Month events, and expanded passport/notary outreach and translated materials for immigrant communities; staff also reported increased volunteer interest for English tutoring.","taxTitle","Town of Norwood, Norfolk County, Massachusetts","taxId",52806,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6091496,"Library building study will include water-penetration tests; work could be disruptive and may require permits",313,2351000,2664000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2861278-b7c3903b4d0914688d75e1d3a9c1e687&start=2351&end=2664","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2861278-b7c3903b4d0914688d75e1d3a9c1e687/thumbnail_2351000.jpg","/articles/6091496/Town-of-Norwood/Norfolk-County/Massachusetts/Library-building-study-will-include-water-penetration-tests-work-could-be-disruptive-and-may-require-permits","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6091496-59c26d9ddec85d779624aee28716f779/orig.mp4?Expires=1774886628&Signature=Dkdz7e2EkFUG0IYeBNpFsI09mLxgGwHDo-Cg8dLWKw-j2-NoxwnZeqV-ABVmteffmj45tcY43pFHhW43J0EF~xTLWsnj5KxntrO8R0newmBcC3WXFUlFwIFLJre7nuTU1rDSgNG-GtGR~WLxvsgD5rJP3bu6b~2UzwIVFVcrm1VeqSrSmtBZJKjgfpyPw8~uldaYKy~8zM4dO7-DgYPgm39o-hUfix5CYhTGWIGrqF4Zu4tclQ~vI1RjVxsQV03XlY~MWIfAPao1Ezo8cO56ZCWdSUzkVeiEvBjanZzxJDio4WroqwZ0Rqp9Gf7o2EMYX~KslU4V3e9MiSt4uZTXyw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Library trustees were briefed on an existing-conditions study for the library building that will include water-penetration testing and a subsequent building program study to identify repairs and capital needs.

The library reported that a team of architects submitted a final proposal (the transcript lists principals as “Utanello, Conrad and Matthew”) and that the firm and its consultants will perform the conditions assessment. Staff said the conditions phase is expected to take about two months once contracts are executed. As part of the fieldwork, contractors will run sustained water-penetration tests that require lifts, concentrated water application at various angles and possibly temporary closures or lane restrictions on Beacon Street; staff said some tests could require permits and occasional police details.

The report to trustees warned the testing could be disruptive, noting the work may be noisy, messy and could include cutting inspection openings in walls if necessary. Staff said they will coordinate timing to avoid major programs and to conduct fieldwork when the building has lower usage; March was discussed as a possible month for the field testing if contracts proceed on schedule.

Library leadership described a two-phase schedule: an initial existing-conditions study (approximately two months), followed by a building program study to generate proposals and cost estimates. The goal is to complete analysis and proposals by the end of the summer so the library can bring capital requests and cost estimates to town meeting in the fall, if needed.

Staff cautioned that water problems can be challenging to trace because moisture migrates within a building; the investigation may therefore require more intrusive diagnostics. Routine maintenance items were also noted in the facilities report, including a breaker associated with a blower plug that needs replacement.

No formal vote on contracts occurred during the meeting. Staff said they will return with confirmed schedules, safety plans and permits once consultants finalize the work plan.","The library has advanced a study of existing conditions that will use water-penetration testing and third-party consultants; tests may require lifts on Beacon Street, temporary closures and could inform capital requests to town meeting in the fall.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6091501,"Norwood library to move children’s picture books to main floor, pilot topic-based cataloging",660,460000,1120000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2861278-b7c3903b4d0914688d75e1d3a9c1e687&start=460&end=1120","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2861278-b7c3903b4d0914688d75e1d3a9c1e687/thumbnail_460000.jpg","/articles/6091501/Town-of-Norwood/Norfolk-County/Massachusetts/Norwood-library-to-move-childrens-picture-books-to-main-floor-pilot-topic-based-cataloging","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6091501-5484e99b2eb86d2e91376a62405e989f/orig.mp4?Expires=1774886628&Signature=NY2ebsyCKF1xjsRe0fUDLPhQex3IQ~OabNDdpHGVDQmVWI5GeXjgOPxjaEQ1hpjl9ueQi11S~8MrqW3zMaMJUahbi8Vvy9wafoqfyxFcXzGC~~rK6GEbBQSUAp1RwW7vkXV~4zbj~JIpkLU74YShsyDx6Sj-VJfoJzn5g3l5E6WMeZms0ybZeAYHS-Jtr9CdX0UErf~kVC0gnSgg4ZJn4HiSAJaEZu8gozrCOg0xcDZsZHwIwI9YtJdO~STDNjfwX8lgN9KHYTAwfQbn3wHnE0ZUOLR2wVmZDoGrBHqhnGigTNakEG6JILtmbMDF-G~OpZ6nOTD6V2jiBHZvfh7UJg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Town of Norwood library announced plans to move its picture-book collection from a small children’s room to the main floor later this year and to recatalog that collection by topical categories to make it easier for young patrons to browse, Head of Youth Services Kate Tighe said.

Library officials said the move is tentatively scheduled for September, after summer reading, and will be followed by a multi-month effort to recatalog picture books by topic rather than solely by author. The staff described the change as a response to high picture-book circulation and limited shelf space in the current location.

Tighe said the picture books currently sit in a smaller room behind the desk and are the library’s most-circulated collection. “Picture books are our most circulated collection,” she told trustees, and moving them to the main room will free space for growth. She said technical services, circulation staff and a library task force called Space Force are assisting with planning.

Library managers described the work as two steps: first physically relocating the shelves and collections, then recataloging entries so children can look for subjects (for example, dinosaurs or trucks) rather than by authors’ last names. Staff said they will not recatalog at the exact time of the physical move; the move will come first to avoid confusing patrons during high-use periods such as summer reading.

Officials said the children’s room will be closed for several days — staff estimated about three to four days — while books are packed, moved and reshelved, and that dates will be chosen to minimize disruption (after school starts in the fall is preferred). The library plans to notify schools and partner organizations in advance and to provide patrons with timelines and guidance during the transition.

As part of the relabeling pilot, staff discussed a proposed public-friendly layout (staff mentioned an internal working name, “Mustang Meadows,” as a concept for the new topical map) and said they will use catalog tagging so patrons can search by subject online. Tighe and other staff said they consulted peer libraries (including a Westwood library presentation and New England Library Association contacts) to design categories and rules for placing books that touch multiple subjects.

Staff named several operational tasks that will precede the move: weeding and collection maintenance, catalog updates and coordination with technical services and circulation staff; Michael from circulation was cited as providing prior experience that shaped the timeline and timing decision. Trustees asked about adult patron reaction and how staff will guide users to the new layout; staff said they will distribute handouts, update the online catalog with primary/secondary category tags and run outreach before and after the change.

The library did not present a final schedule or vote during the meeting; staff said they will announce dates and details as the plan is finalized.

The library will continue regular children’s programming while planning the move and will provide advance notice to parents and schools about the temporary closure and the expected new browsing layout.","Library staff plan to move picture books from a small children’s room to the main floor in September, then recatalog the collection by topic to improve browsing; the children’s room will likely be closed several days for the physical move.","actionData","errors"]

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Norwood library schedules job fair with MassHire, community programs and expanded immigrant-facing services

Library building study will include water-penetration tests; work could be disruptive and may require permits

Norwood library to move children’s picture books to main floor, pilot topic-based cataloging