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PARIS PUBLIL LIBRARY 326 S. MARN STREET PARIS, TEXAS 75460 MINUTES PARIS PUBLi:C LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD MEETING March 18, 1987 The Paris Public Library Advisory Board met in regular session at 4 p.m. March 18, 1987 in the City Hall annex Conference Room with the Chairman, Mrs. Virginia Gibbs presiding. Present were Rogene Patterson, Beth Shelton, Bill Hagood, Robert Pierson, and Frances Ellis, Secretary. Absent were Reeves Hayter, Don Black and Jackie Also - brook. Also present were Dick Boots of the City, Sue Smith of the Main Street Project, Roslyn Sample, Librarian, and Tiana Williams, Director of Library Services. Minutes of the February 18 meeting were approved as circulated. The Financial report was distributed. The three months report of book circulation showed 35,750 for the year, 3,205 for non -book circulation; 12,535 attendance at the Library; 5,288 research efforts made; a gain of 224 cardholders in February with a total of 20,070; 91 books added in Feb- ruary and 176 deleted showing a total of 27,291 adult books on hand, with 13,517 child- ren's books and a grand total of 40,808 books on the shelves; 1,219 audio cassettes added, 38 VCR's added; and 236 film strips on hand. Ms. Williams presented a tentative draft of the policy for the use of the Audi- torium, which was discussed with varying opinions. This was delayed for further action after members had a chance to study other policies of libraries that are of comparable size population -wise. Ms. Williams distributed copies of brochures from other libraries, saying the new library facilities would need a new brochure printed and distributed. She will ask the Friends of the Library and two library staff members to work on this publication. She announced volunteers were needed to work on the micro - computer in the coming weeks. She would also decide on extending the circulation period to a month for check- ing out books, and doubling the limit to 12 books to lighten the load of moving the books into the new Facility when available. Robert Pierson asked about change of hours for the library when the new facility is opened. Members discussed this. Working people are asking for more evening and weekend hours. This would be discussed further before a decision is made. Mr. Boots commented on the recent illness of Mrs. Sample's husband who is recover- ing at home. The meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m. to tour the new facilities of the library under the guidance of the Contractor, Tommy Griggs. Date Approved: Frances Ellis, Secretary