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Paris Public Library Advisory Board <br />10/16/2024 <br />Meeting Minutes <br />1. Call to Order: <br />The regular meeting of the Paris Public Library Advisory Board was called to <br />order by Chairman Steve Hellmann at 5:01 p.m. <br />Board members present were Steve Hellmann, Eva Dickey, Myers Hurt, Fran Neely, and new <br />board member Abigail Frank. Also present were Library Director Connie Lawman, and Friends <br />of the Library representative Audrey Mathieu and Jeannie Walter. <br />11. Citizens Forum: <br />No citizens addressed the board. <br />III. Approval: <br />The minutes of the September 18, 2024, board meeting was approved with no corrections. Fran <br />Neely made the motion to approve, with Myers Hurt providing the second. <br />IV. New Business: <br />Strategic Planning was discussed and the following was outlined. <br />a. First year goals <br />i. 1 H serving underserved population such as teens, visually limited/blind patrons <br />and native Spanish speakers by providing content and services catering to their <br />needs <br />ii. 1 D making the library more accessible by easing access via public transportation <br />iii. 1 J partnering with community agencies <br />iv. 3A Fran brought up concern about the online database and bridging the gap in <br />giving people that access. Niche Academy is a program recently purchased <br />Connie said that is going to train people on technology and start this process. <br />b. Second year goals <br />i. 1 i finding new ways to connect community interests by programs. Examples: <br />seed library, 3D printer, sewing, baking, professional services <br />ii. 2C easing access to get books and media by providing delivery options with <br />particular focus <br />iii. 3C improving marketing and outreach of library services <br />iv. 3D creating a system to create new programming <br />V. Friends of the Library report <br />a. Reading Nook logistics -- theme is nature, but the library asked for more direction. A <br />space ship will be priced. Audrey just said Friends of the Library needs more direction <br />and they will get more quotes. <br />b. Art Fair --putting some Chisum High School worked up and reaching out to other high <br />schools to bring art to judge at the contest. <br />c. Annual Meeting is next Wednesday, PPL Gallery, at 5: 30 p.m. <br />d. Storyboard Walk --meeting with the children's director to start. <br />VI. Director's Remarks <br />