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PARIS PUBLIC LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES October 21, 1992 The Paris Public Library Advisory Board met in regular session, October 21, 1992, at 4 PM in the Gallery with Chairman Bill Neely, presiding and these members present: Jackie Alsobrook, Virginia Gibbs, Jean Gibson, Bill Hagood, Beth Shelton, and Frances Ellis, Secretary. Absent was Joe Rex. Beverly Lewis, Library Director, and Thomas Seay, NETLS Lay Representative, were present. Minutes of the September 23, 1992, meeting were approved as circulated. Ms. Lewis discussed the budget saying the department came in under budget overall, but all the materials money was expended. In the status report, she said total circulation for the past fiscal year was 194,501 items which was an increase of 1.25 percent. Other areas of increase included reference assistance, items reserved, programs, and acquisitions. She said 11,000 items were checked out during the Tuesday and Thursday evening hours. She discussed the video circulation, noting it has leveled off somewhat during the past year. One explanation could be that movie fans have already seen the fiction videos in the Library's collection. She said the circulation of non - fiction videos is increasing. Also on the increase are the large print books which are now intershelved; more than doubling in the past month. She explained to Board members who had been called about this matter that these books have a large red "LP" on the spines, making them more visible. The Chairman and Frances Ellis spoke about the recognition of the Thrasher artists planned for January 14 -18, with questions about how to handle publicity since the Paris Area Arts Alliance is taking the lead in the project. Neely said there is probably enough money pledged with the $500 from the Board and $200 from the Alliance to pay security; the City will add on insurance when the value of the art is determined; the Friends will pay for the reception refreshments. So money for the program and invitations may have to be secured. Names of sponsors on the program were mentioned. Bill Hagood said he had tried to get with Gene Anderson of the City to see where the $5,000 from the will of Janice Hooker had been deposited.