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PARIS PUBLIC LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD January 18, 1995 Minutes The Paris Public Library Advisory Board met in regular session January 18, 1995, in the Gallery with President Beth Shelton presiding and these members present: Jackie Alsobrook, Virginia Gibbs, Jean Gibson, Joe Rex, Keitt Wood, and Frances Ellis, Secretary. Absent were Bill Hagood and Rogene Patterson. Beverly Lewis, Library Director, and Kathie Gibbs, Friends President, were present. Minutes of the December 14, 1994, meeting were approved as circulated. Ms. Lewis discussed the Budget Report, noting expenditures were in line for this time of the fiscal year. She also discussed the Library Status Report, saying print circulation this year to date was 34,761 and non -print circulation 11,826. There were 89 kids and 63 kids attending the nine December programs. The Accessions Report indicated 550 new books were added: 305 adult and 245 juvenile. Also, 63 videos and 33 audio books were added. Ms. Lewis advised the staff began January 17 to collect new applications from patrons in order for the data to be entered and new library cards ready before the automated system is up. The staff training will be conducted sometime in March. Mrs. Alsobrook moved the $5,316.50 invoice from Marcive, Inc., the retrospective conversion vendor, be paid; motion seconded, discussed, and passed. Ms. Lewis and Mrs. Wood will attend the Texas Library Legislative day in Austin February 15. Members agreed to change the next Board meeting to February 22. Mrs. Alsobrook moved the Library Board get the stand for the aquarium which was donated to the Library in memory of the late Children's Librarian, Faye Townsdin, by her family; motion seconded, discussed, and passed.