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The motion was seconded and approved by voice vote. Terry thanked the board and noted appreciation for the increase in vacation time and salary adjustments discussed earlier in the meeting.

No further administrative action was recorded; staff will note the approved vacation in personnel records under standard human-resources procedures.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","06/17/25 Nashville Public Library Board","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved a request to grant Terry four weeks of vacation in her capacity as director; the motion passed by voice vote and the director thanked the board.","taxTitle","Public Library Board Meetings, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee","taxId",69332,"location","Tennessee","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},6192277,"Library wins Carnegie-funded adult-literacy grant worth $450,000 to expand ESL programming",2116,529000,2645000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=4115030-2b077c4a1430990627d0dafda92cbc0e&start=529&end=2645","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/4115030-2b077c4a1430990627d0dafda92cbc0e/thumbnail_529000.jpg","/articles/6192277/Tennessee/Library-wins-Carnegie-funded-adult-literacy-grant-worth-450000-to-expand-ESL-programming","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6192277-bae8a265927437ff5601a77c1090423f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770831244&Signature=el9XYEPL0NjmMy5N3sdxJnHqpc2H-DGwQeixAOfjcOcjbTymkPJYebIxuHEGzFj4YqaUUIQQcSwPEQVC~98rEJ6Df4FJRYCGAYcxb2TUcFH-LAavyTTA9DutlxAnUEFvcN~XAwocFso11qmk9GeRZhEHstw0PybvORY7s~~5YlE3vC19uUZo8CsPcqN9XuooqvFMTam-~aMwdQ~UU5ihHd1ibsTbYoWMJPf~CyAheDimrmUK0fXs~UcxuOXcs1m6tgiCQn6wkJxP7v0SI4lI9F9S0PndME0ELBn3btZbZ9BgI7rR7~AvFdKZT7qN9xAEY5WqeqRlv1R0dcLvBtz2qA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Library Director Terry told the board that Nashville Public Library is one of 11 recipients of a Carnegie Corporation grant and will receive $450,000 over two years to expand adult literacy and leveled English-as-a-second-language classes at selected branch locations.

Terry said the adult literacy team (led by manager Jamil) and grants coordinator Martasia collaborated on the successful application. The grant will support partnerships with local organizations, including the Nashville International Center for Empowerment and Metro school-librarian networks, and will enable expanded leveled ESL classes in branch locations.

Sean (foundation representative) and other board members who attended a Carnegie event confirmed that all 11 grantee libraries were represented at a recent conference; Sean said the Carnegie Corporation hosted dinners and gatherings for the grantees. Terry and board members described the award as recognition of the library system’s adult-education efforts and said staff will report back on program roll-out details and branch locations.

No formal board action was required to accept the grant at the meeting; staff said they will proceed with program planning and community partnerships under the grant terms.","Nashville Public Library is one of 11 national recipients of a Carnegie Corporation grant; the library will receive $450,000 over two years to expand leveled ESL classes in partnership with local organizations and selected branches.",{"_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},6192281,"Library pauses weddings at main conference center pending staff, staffing and repair planning",1437,3276000,4713000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=4115030-2b077c4a1430990627d0dafda92cbc0e&start=3276&end=4713","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/4115030-2b077c4a1430990627d0dafda92cbc0e/thumbnail_3276000.jpg","/articles/6192281/Tennessee/Library-pauses-weddings-at-main-conference-center-pending-staff-staffing-and-repair-planning","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6192281-f6f5d26f097cfb34d6db5d77b34c9768/orig.mp4?Expires=1770831244&Signature=B~da8kEiHceaHX06e2CdR-EUE8yV6yMQ7yyzML7sX1K0tnnMERVEjjANSmQDbpNwQ33eIJQq-8pmHvPSfS48kiXVEGuFrP~AF7srmf03hGWoOtXLD8nrdfrqV2GocFFQQyrjulcqZXN5ntk~qA0Y5w1MY6t26AeoDuTLbGhms00Hw7ye3rLN02Avez39y-8KOrGZx2WwrnOEVyD89GALgdFSiQj0L7Nq0OWRzc7Xp~V0pGcn-F40XgTB3wnFIuyAM7yR0fYnuDXFGGObUoSITzd4mPrWTD8azVMbx~kDjpQw5qtxIiK32f9riOo7Igm90hwXovCLM8fvfd6oOnKkng__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Library Board directed staff to pause accepting or scheduling weddings at the main library’s conference center until repairs from the main-branch incident are complete and until staff return with formal recommendations about staffing, vendor partnerships and appropriate pricing.

Board members and staff debated whether the library should pursue larger event revenue, maintain low-cost access for patrons with limited means, or partner with external event planners to supply labor and operational support. Georgia (conference-center manager) explained the operational complexity of weddings and said the library’s current small staff must provide extensive set-up, monitoring and breakdown if events continue.

Several board members and staff said they value making the library’s spaces accessible for life events for lower-income patrons but also warned that weddings require substantial staffing and can create wear-and-tear and safety concerns. Rosalind and others suggested a model of a recommended-vendor list or partnerships that would deliver operational labor while the library manages facilities access; other members argued such lists could limit opportunities for smaller local vendors.

Given Georgia’s upcoming retirement and current capacity constraints while the main branch is closed for repairs, the board agreed to pause weddings and asked staff to bring back a written plan describing staffing needs, a cost analysis and options for partnerships or recommended vendors before resuming event bookings. Staff will issue a public notice that weddings are paused until further notice.","After extensive discussion of capacity, staffing and revenue, the board agreed to pause weddings at the main library conference center until the building reopens and staff can return with recommendations on staffing, vendor partnerships and pricing.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6192284,"Library to host Autism Tennessee courses after $50,000 participatory-budget grant is approved",305,2295000,2600000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=4115030-2b077c4a1430990627d0dafda92cbc0e&start=2295&end=2600","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/4115030-2b077c4a1430990627d0dafda92cbc0e/thumbnail_2295000.jpg","/articles/6192284/Tennessee/Library-to-host-Autism-Tennessee-courses-after-50000-participatory-budget-grant-is-approved","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6192284-94a2c3b6de2670c950153635bff9617b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770831244&Signature=l5DCKi6j7~~MCdrUMHAyzF5U8Pwpt6a7vxfN1Bn2-POR4UOF6Q~YsSynEVeavhphfvj2s~KEF8~IaiuoUpSgznVxPImw0udgZ~AKc62NsuqDg1eB496pGhdvP0feYVg1JDZYNfHHdNePosFpqMScSnL1Xjz7pmmJIBMRku~t36v8-fHRQ1PTDFVZSyw70EirXK5f53R67A1ZN95FJ4fNkITC7uYiWvsWAvvq4gxo0i8Kd1Elx9j1Ym~oeKaBW0yvPMQSmmpZ2y6g7eop0oNNcg0KPE3yCu2Dm5~Cq8zWhpHn-DEIAyQcv6S~Jhu-XdxqarMA0gOwLSFH~PE0qS2mUA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Library Board approved a $50,000 participatory-budget grant contract that will fund two six-week weekly course series for autistic adults, the board heard. Susan presented the grant details and said the funds were allocated through \"RS 20 23 19 47\" at the end of fiscal year 2024 as part of Metro’s participatory budgeting process.

Under the contract, Autism Tennessee will deliver two six-week, 90-minute weekly course series: one to be held at the Hermitage branch and another in a south or west Davidson County location to be selected. Susan said the grant specifically funds classes for autistic adults and also lists people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) among potential participants.

Board members asked clarifying questions about the target audience and whether the library acts as a conduit for Metro Council’s participatory-budget funds; staff confirmed the library is the conduit and that Metro Council approved the funding. The board voted to approve the grant contract; meeting notes record one abstention and no recorded nays.

Susan noted the participatory-budget program has supported other library projects in prior years, including ionization units for HVAC systems funded with ARP funds and pollinator garden projects at branches.

The board did not request amendments to the contract; staff will proceed with executing the agreement with Autism Tennessee and coordinating program locations and schedules.","Board approved a $50,000 grant contract with Autism Tennessee to deliver two six-week series of education classes for autistic adults as part of the Metro participatory budget; the board recorded one abstention during the approval.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6192290,"Library board approves updated special-collections reproduction forms and streamlined fees",622,1655000,2277000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=4115030-2b077c4a1430990627d0dafda92cbc0e&start=1655&end=2277","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/4115030-2b077c4a1430990627d0dafda92cbc0e/thumbnail_1655000.jpg","/articles/6192290/Tennessee/Library-board-approves-updated-special-collections-reproduction-forms-and-streamlined-fees","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6192290-9522213305c076e1411462a3e9319b88/orig.mp4?Expires=1770831244&Signature=jFzudCD9mRg99wL7PKVRoOsg2dIHzyqF1jDiRC3FT6hF51-sT6WdtvYngDxtQWcXXdWTJ2~GiIkxWz48wHz8~H-Ab~rQKlwYyaIRh4VVmFV4Daw8moyde0XwS5g7npohRU54BAog9O36-sf-D-NPereYKnZ2hWIrSBH7FsBKHBjGZ12u6iIiBSY3xmMObIlDxlr4F~7ULv35OTWhjZwK-WPqDcXx88EdWh2r-sIJu3209j91He3Mvnaw3kJ8LYMMpOoEz27moK9mRYywQP3dzJwKA2RuyAWuHxPYyAISD2bYay-2Q66GbPeHWit-JXNpS~UzOtQBEBfkHXvyhNffqQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Library Board voted to approve updated special-collections reproduction and publication request forms and a streamlined fee structure intended to simplify longstanding, outdated line items in the library’s reproduction policy.

Kathleen, who presented the package, said the fee schedule had not been comprehensively updated since February 2007 and included charges for formats the library no longer produces, such as prints, video cassettes and CD-ROMs. The new forms separate requests by proposed usage rather than by asserted copyright ownership and aim to clarify when the library holds copyright versus when permission must be obtained from a donor or a rights holder.

Under the new structure, routine reproduction for personal or research use remains $15; permission-to-publish requests are $25; and a worldwide permission-to-publish form intended for production companies is set at $100. Kathleen said staff retain signed request forms and maintain a database of requests; she reported 38 requests so far this year, which could range from one image to many.

Board members asked how frequently the library outsources high-resolution or specialized reproduction and whether the flat fees would cover particularly large or complex requests. Kathleen said specialized outsourcing is rare and would be billed to the requester separately when necessary.

Board discussion clarified that fees are remitted to the Metro General Fund rather than returned directly to the library’s program budgets. The board approved the updated reproduction policies by voice vote; the presenter reported the motion carried with no recorded opposition.","Board approved updated image reproduction and publication request forms and a simplified fee schedule for special-collections materials; staff said fee revenue goes to Metro General Fund and the changes clarify usage categories and copyright language.",{"_33":125,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":126,"_41":127,"_43":128,"_45":129,"_47":130,"_49":131,"_51":132,"_53":133,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":134,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":135,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6192295,"Nashville Public Library’s main branch closed after overnight garage fire; restoration underway",115,249000,364000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=4115030-2b077c4a1430990627d0dafda92cbc0e&start=249&end=364","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/4115030-2b077c4a1430990627d0dafda92cbc0e/thumbnail_249000.jpg","/articles/6192295/Tennessee/Nashville-Public-Librarys-main-branch-closed-after-overnight-garage-fire-restoration-underway","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6192295-fd5364ea88844a515a546c73538de231/orig.mp4?Expires=1770831244&Signature=GGKl5KkbKxHwsjJZntYard3hZSrxs5ZcVjakMN~9HYnLIaq9HR04yqB57moaTVoxr3CXGzZEnhWBzaaipc5mGvwu0OpRsDvZKbYKSjTN1IsheodR3lpanDhcJE58T0tpjpxXPtvuqiuya3TRbX-52vZWlns-r-MwJHcTAUd3UsiH9qqMtcSpb920BuNX6i3apWaj~bpny1trh07GNAAjHgpas0E3LDLx2KsOWY3C-WLMvSOg9mTRiCir6-JvzMe~ZtV9Zd94WyXBy2SjoRGPlhPiWutxheWoapAlG9QXl6P4xA42AEntV90LM1fQMcOR-9KpK9orLBALV0UPtkY1Aw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Nashville Public Library’s main branch will remain closed through July after a late-night garage fire, Library Director Terry told the Library Board during its regular meeting. Restoration contractors and an environmental consultant are completing initial assessments; the library expects more detailed findings the next day.

Terry said the library ‘‘will navigate unprecedented challenges’’ and emphasized safety and continuity of service. She thanked the Nashville Fire Department, including Chief Swan, and library maintenance and security staff for a rapid response that library leaders said limited additional damage.

Board members heard that main-branch public services were relocated within days, library phone operations were moved to Edmondson Pike and answered by Valerie, and public-service staff from the main branch have been working at branch locations. Terry said some main-branch staff who can work remotely are doing so, and staff who cover building duties have been operating on rotating shifts to support the restoration effort. She reported the library has requested and obtained multiple quotes for the restoration work and is coordinating with contractors.

Terry also listed steps still needed before reopening: ordering final air filters and completing environmental testing and remediation recommended by the restoration specialists. She said the library would update staff and stakeholders as information becomes available.

Board members and foundation representatives praised Terry and staff for early communication and quick coordination with donors, the foundation and Metro departments. Sean (foundation representative) said timely updates helped him respond to donor concerns. The board did not take formal action on repairs at the meeting; directors said they would return with more detailed budgets and timelines once assessments are complete.

Terry additionally highlighted ongoing service adjustments: branch staff and branch-based programs are hosting literacy and education activities that normally would have taken place at the main branch, and the library is coordinating with homeless services to make alternative locations known to patrons who rely on the main branch.

The board did not set a final reopening date beyond the estimate that the main branch will be closed until July and said staff would circulate public notices about service changes and reopening plans.","Library Director Terry told the Library Board the main library is closed through July while restoration and environmental assessments continue; staff and services have been relocated to branches and remote work where possible.","actionData","errors"]

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Board grants Library Director Terry four weeks’ vacation

Library wins Carnegie-funded adult-literacy grant worth $450,000 to expand ESL programming

Library pauses weddings at main conference center pending staff, staffing and repair planning

Library to host Autism Tennessee courses after $50,000 participatory-budget grant is approved

Library board approves updated special-collections reproduction forms and streamlined fees

Nashville Public Library’s main branch closed after overnight garage fire; restoration underway