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Paris Public LibraryAdvisory Board 03/20/2024 Meeting Minutes Ca ll to Order: The regular meeting of the Paris Public LibraryAdvisory Board was called to order by Chairman Steve Hellmann at5:01 p.m. Board members present were Steve Hellmann, Jennifer Cullum, Myers Hurt, Melanie Loughmiller, and DeEtte Cobb. Also present were Ron Hervey for Connie Lawman, Deputy City Manager Rob Vine, and representatives from the Friends of the Paris Public Library Audrey Mathieu and Jennifer Hollje. Board members absent were Amy Watson and Kelvin Hicks. II. Citizen's Forum: No citizens addressed the board. III. Approval: The minutes of the February 21 st, 2024, board meeting was approved with no corrections. IV. New Business: Staff Intro: Sophia Pitman was recently hired and has been focusing on the Library's website. She also works in circulation and shelving, with herdesk Located in nearthe Teen Room. Ron stated that she stepped in and quickly became an asset to the library. The libraryis very luckyto have her. Steve asked what her background was. Sophia responded saying that this is her firstexperience workingfora library. Previously, she held positions such as a paralegal intern and a taxassistant. She is already helping library patrons with tax return forms. She also earned an Associate of Science in Political Science from PJC. Melanie added that the skill set is a nice, varied amount, that makes a good blend for a position atthe library. b. Strategic Goals: Ron stated that since Connie was outs ick, the discussion of strategic goals would beta bled until the April meeting. V. Friends of the Library Report: Audrey stated the newsletter was sent out to members. On March 21 st, the Book Talkwith Madeline Millerwill be held at 6:00 pm at the library. The spring meeting will be on May 2nd Audrey stated that the staff appreciation luncheon will be on April 9thbut she wanted to confirm with Connie before announcing it.