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October 19, 1994 Minutes The Paris Public Library Advisory Board met in regular session Wednesday, October 19, 1994, in the Gallery with Chairman Beth Shelton presiding and these members present: Jackie Alsobrook, Virginia Gibbs, Rogene Patterson, Joe Rex, Keitt Wood, NETLS Lay Representative, and Frances Ellis, Secretary.- Beverly Lewis, Library Director, was present. Absent were Jean Gibson and Bill Hagood. Minutes of the September 21, 1994, meeting were approved as circulated. Ms. Lewis said there was no budget report from the City Finance Department yet. She went over the statistical report for the fiscal year 93'94 just ended. 195,436 items circulated, which was a 2.35% increase over the previous year, and she added that was very good because the library was closed thirteen days for barcoding and yet still had an increase in circulation. There were also increases in the numbers of new library cards issued, reference assistance provided, items reserved, ILL loans, and contributions. 109, 983 persons visited the library. The annual report indicated the following accessions: 1,405 adult fiction (360 in large print format); 2,061 adult non - fiction; 1,253 juvenile fiction; 531 juvenile non- fiction; 709 videos; and 232 audio books. In September, 15,701 items circulated and 450 books, 11 audios, and 171 videos were added to the collection. Ms. Lewis reported on the progress in automating the library. She said all patrons will have to reregister and that bar codes for the new library cards are here so registration will begin next month. The Director, Connie Baker, a volunteer, and Keitt Wood, NETLS Lay Representative, attended the NETLS quarterly meeting October 5, and Mrs. Wood said it was a good place to learn. She send a report about the pending legislation affecting libraries to Senator Bill Ratliff, and he acknowledged. Ms. Lewis will serve on the State and Local Liaison Committee another year.