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Paris Public Library Advisory Board 02/15/2023 Meeting Minutes Call to Order: The regular meeting of the Paris Public Library Advisory Board was called to order by Chairman Steve Hellmann at 5:00 pm. Board members present were: Steve Hellmann, Eva Dickey, DeEtte Cobb, Amy Watson, and Jennifer Cullum. Assistant City Manager Rob Vine and Library Director Connie Lawman were present. Melanie Loughmiller and Lauren Matthews were absent. Citizens Forum: No citizens addressed the library board. III. Approval: Minutes of the January 18th, 2023 meeting were approved with one correction. Under New Business, Item A, Connie Lawman asked that the wording for Lena McIntyre's job title be changed from "librarian" to "paraprofessional." Amy Watson made the motion to approve the minutes, with Jennifer Cullum providing the second. IV. New Business: Administration Standards from the Texas Library Association. Connie is working on the Strategic Plan Checklist, provided by the Texas Library Association. She will be using the checklist as a jumping off point to document short- term and long-term goals for the library, as well as identifying strengths and weaknesses that are currently present. Ron and Jerry will be assisting Connie in the process. Connie noted that the March meeting agenda will focus on the checklist. The City of Paris is in the process of undergoing a re -branding and Connie wants to ensure that the library's mission statement aligns with the city. b. Merchandize Marketing: Connie would like to add new items to the library's marketing options. Right now, there is only one item that has the library's name on it for patrons to purchase. Connie would like to offer low -price tote bags for sale to the patrons, in placement of the overwhelming amount of grocery bags at the counter. Not only will this help put the library's brand out in the public with the tote bags, but also alleviate the library of the grocery bags that are very often dirty.