MELSA Advisory Board
Friday, September 11, 2026
10am-12pm
Large Community Room, Hamline Midway Library
1558 W Minnehaha Ave, St Paul
I. CALL TO ORDER Scott Duimstra
II. INTRODUCTIONS AND WELCOME
III. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Approval of agenda
b. Approval of August 7, 2026 meeting minutes
IV. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
a. Advisory Board Chair for October and 2027 Scott Duimstra
b. Overdrive Changes and Communication Plan Dillon/Baker
c. Process for Short Notice Media Inquiries/Opportunities Jenn Baker
d. Member Library Needs for 2027 Sherry Wichitchu
i. Collaborative Jobs & Small Business 2027 Programming
ii. Staff Training
iii. Adult Programming
e. Discussion on Possible Collaborative MELSA Services Sherry Wichitchu
f. Round table sharing
i. MN Libraries Read Together
V. REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS
a. Executive Director Update Sherry Wichitchu
VI. ADJOURN
a. Tour of the new Hamline Midway Library