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Paris Public Library Advisory Board <br />Meeting Minutes <br />October 29, 2014 <br />Opening: <br />The regular meeting of the Paris Public Library Advisory Board was called to order at 4:00 p.m. <br />Present: <br />Board members present were Fran Neeley, Connie Dodd, Denise Kornegay, Ann Norment, Rebecca <br />Umphrey, Carol James, Mike Pendleton, and director Priscilla McAnally. Amanda Green from the <br />Friends of the Library was also in attendance. <br />I. Approval of Minutes <br />The minutes of the previous meeting were unanimously approved as presented. <br />II. New Business: <br />A. Staff Introductions <br />i. Tracy Hoffart, Children's Librarian. Tracy has been with the library for eight <br />years. She manages the Children's Library, selects and orders materials, and <br />coordinates all programs. She presents Story Time every Wednesday at 10:30 <br />for 3 -5yr olds. Her biggest need is a larger space for programs. <br />ii. Judy Vickers, Acquisitions /Circulation Desk Paraprofessional. Judy has been <br />with the library for 27 years, and her main role is Acquisitions. She manages the <br />circulation desk, shelves books, works the reference desk, and is responsible for <br />time sheets for employees. With acquisitions, she ensures that new materials are <br />added to the library holdings accurately and efficiently. <br />III. Old Business: <br />None <br />IV. Presentations: <br />A. Budget Report. Ms. McAnally presented the end of year budget. The FY 2015 budget <br />will be much the same as FY 2014 with $105,000 for materials. <br />B. Statistical Report. Both circulation and visits are significantly higher than last year. <br />Circulation increased 11.02 %, and visits increased by 7.95 %. <br />V. Friends of the Library: <br />Amanda Green from Friends of the Library reported the following: <br />A. The Friends have calendars available. <br />B. Friends are also working with Ms. McAnally to have a "One Town -One Book" <br />program. <br />VI. Director's Remarks: <br />Cards with new library hours will be distributed to patrons beginning November 3. <br />Adjournment: Meeting was adjourned at 4:40 p.m. <br />Submitted by <br />Denise Komegay, Secretary <br />