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PARIS PUBLIC LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD <br />DECEMBER 17, 1997 <br />MINUTES <br />The Paris Public Library Advisory Board met Wednesday, December 17, 1997, at 4:15 PM in the <br />home of Chairman Keitt Wood. In addition to Chairman Wood, these members were present: <br />Jackie Alsobrook, Beth Shelton, John Howison, Frances Ellis, Secretary; and Library Director <br />Beverly Lewis. Absent were A. W. Clem, Virginia Gibbs, Ralph Rodgers, Rogene Patterson; <br />and Friends President, Catharine Browning. <br />The November 19, 1997, Minutes were corrected to indicate the Friends were "looking into a <br />sub -grant from the Paris Area Arts Alliance "; and to add John Howison to the list of those who <br />served on the committee to find a replacement member for the Board. <br />Ms. Lewis advised the Budget Reports for October, 1997, and November, 1997, indicated <br />Library expenditures were on target. <br />The Statistical Report indicated a decrease in circulation of 5% in November from the same <br />month one year ago; although 22,094 items circulated. It was noted the Library was open one <br />day less this past year which accounted for part of the first monthly circulation decrease the <br />Library has experienced in nearly three years. <br />Ms. Lewis noted 520 items were added to the collection last month; and most were adult fiction <br />and non - fiction titles. <br />Board members welcomed A. W. Clem as a new member and indicated they are looking forward <br />to working with him in the future. <br />Ms. Lewis advised Children's Book Week activities were very successful and it was encouraging <br />to learn more kids were interested in the evening Read -a- Thons. <br />The Library participated in the City Christmas Parade with the Mobile Library and nine kids and <br />four staff members carrying banners. The colorful new holiday banner states "Deck the Halls <br />with Books and Holly" and it was hung in the lobby later. <br />Chairman Wood reported she and Assistant Library Director, Priscilla McAnally, attended the <br />recent NETLS meeting in Garland and that it was very informative. She noted there will be a <br />workshop about making presentations to funding agencies soon. <br />Ms. Lewis advised Kellogg Chem -Dry recently cleaned the all the carpet in the Library free of <br />charge and it looks great. The Board expressed thanks for the generous gift. <br />The meeting adjourned at 5:30 PM. <br />Frances A. Ellis <br />Approved <br />