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.�-. PARIS PUBLIC LIBRARY May 20, 1980- MINUTES OF PARIS PUBLIC LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD 326 S. MAIN STREET PARIS, TEXAS '76460 The Advisory Board for the Paris Public Library met in regular session, May 20, 1980 at the Library with the Vice- Chairman, Pat Bassano, presiding. Present were Robert Pierson, A.M. Aikin, Mrs. Jackie Alsobrook, Mrs. Marvin Gibbs, Mrs. Robert Thornburrow and'Mrs. Printis Ellis. John Hastings, Director, attended. Absent were David Denney and Jerry Stephens. Minutes of the April 22 meeting were approved as was the S.W. Wilbor Memor- ial Fund report. Board members voted unanimously to nominate Aikin, Mrs. Thornburrow and Rich- ard Giles for Board membership, for the City Council June meeting,attention. Hastings introduced Mrs. Melanie Golder as the new Children's Librarian. She obtained her B.S. in Biology, M.S. in Botany; and a- Master of Library Science de- gree from the University of Texas at Austin. During the discussion on Policy on Memorial Gifts, Mrs. Margaret Baker spoke, and the Committee with Mrs. Thornburrow, Chairman, reported they felt that while any amount for a memorial gift would be welcomed, a minimum of $7 must be given to purchase a memorial book with the donor's name inside and notes sent to the family of the person memorialized. Members voted unanimously to accept the Committee's recommendations, amended to state that a donation of any amount will be acknowledged. Progress of the June 3 reception honoring Mrs. Lois Finch, retiring Children's Librarian included mailing of over 200 invitations to the 5 to 8 p.m. event in the Library, binding the letters sent for her, approving Mrs. Gibbs's selection and wording of the silver tray from Staples, musical program by 4th Grade singers of the "Jungle Book" musical at 5 p.m.; introduction of Mayor and City Manager to speak, by David Denney with Denney presenting the tray and book of letters; and reception table and refreshments being provided by members of the board. Hastings said the Community Analysis copy would be sent by Paul Little so the members could have a copy to study before the June 17 meeting. He said the City Manager had called concerning the cuts in budget request by the Library: from $162 to $150 for association dues, from $1600 to $500 for travel to meetings; book fund from $20,000 to $16,000. Will try to begin now to work on increase of Child- ren's Librarian salary from $8,352. Will be able to get new Card Catalog Cabinet, revolving cassette holder, but no new mats for children to sit on during programs. He invited members to view the improvements being made on the mezzanine. Meeting adjourned at,5 p.m. Mrs. Printis Ellis, Secretary Approved: