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Library Advisory Board September 19, 2001 Page 2 In New Business, Keith Williamson was nominated as a candidate for board member, replacing Curtis Fendley. His name was submitted by Betty Landon after a suggestion from Priscilla McAnally. John Howison suggested promoting library materials dealing with current world affairs. Friends of the Library president, Callie Thompson, stated that the Friends Luncheon would be held on October 1, 2001. People can also renew their Friends membership when they sign up for the luncheon. Betty Landon, Library Director, stated that new blinds had been installed today on the east windows. The Library will begin updating library cards in January of 2002. A Library Advocacy workshop will be held in Texarkana on September 25. John Howison and Betty Landon will attend the NETLS quarterly meeting on October 9 in Mineola. The Paris Public Library will participate in the TexShare program sponsored by the Texas State Library beginning November 30, 2001. This will enable our patrons to use other participating libraries and check out materials. In January, 2002, the library will receive direct state aid of about $7,000. The two part-time positions at the library become full-time October 1, 2001. Betty is working on scheduling now to begin operating six days a week. The library is beginning a cd collection of audio books. Strollers have been shipped, 2 for toddlers, 1 for infants. TLA district meeting will be held this Saturday in Tyler, with Priscilla McAnally attending. Betty will be speaking to the Lion's Club on October 11. The work on revising library policies has begun. The motion to adjourn the meeting was made by John Howison and seconded by Peggy Guthrie. The meeting adjourned at 4:55 pm. The October meeting will be on the 17th, at 4 pm in the Library Gallery. Anna Davis Date Approved