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Library Advisory Board March 20, 2002 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD March 20, 2002 The Paris Public Library Advisory Board met in regular session Wednesday, March 20, 2002, at 4:00 PM in the Library with Chairman Nancee Salzman presiding. The following members were present: Peggy Guthrie, Anna Davis, Sarah Gambill, Fran Neeley, John Howison, Walter Williams and Nancee Salzman. Also attending were Callie Thompson, Friends President, Betty Landon, Library Director, Priscilla McAnally, Assistant Library Director and Dale Fleeger, NETLS Coordinator. Not attending were Keith Williamson and Vicki Terlap. The February 20, 2002 minutes were approved. Unemployment benefits and a furniture purchase caused a negative to show in the budget; however, the budget is in good shape. Books are still being ordered and Betty is getting some of the book orders set up on an automatic ordering system. Circulation increased in February as well as the issuance of library cards. Thirty-two memorials were given in February for a total of $535. Children's Services presented 13 programs in January with a total of 119 children and 68 adults attending. Preschool Outreach presented 15 programs with 274 children attending and 57 adults. Emily Kirkman attended a NETLS workshop in Maybank which showcased groups that present for libraries. The Adult Outreach presented programs at Heritage Care and Sterling House nursing homes. There were 72 interlibrary loan transactions and 30 volunteer hours. Betty Landon, Library Director, introduced Dale Fleeger, the NETLS Coordinator. He had spent the day evaluating facility needs in response to Betty's request for this service. He shared with the Library Board needs facing Paris Public Library concerning space issues. He stated that we had immediate, short-term and long-term needs and shared ideas on solving