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PAGE 2 LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD 02/25/98 MINUTES The Children's Services Report indicated 290 kids and 81 adults attended the 14 programs in January. The Senior Outreach Report showed 214 books, 28 videos, 36 audio books, and 24 periodicals were delivered to 8 locations last month. Ms. Lewis advised the four "Women's Words - Women's Issues" luncheons were very successful and participants indicated they would like the series to continue next fall. Chairman Wood thanked Jackie Alsobrook, Frances Ellis, John Howison, and Ralph Rodgers for being hosts at the recent NETLS workshop held in the Library Gallery. She also thanked Catharine Browning and John Howison for attending the recent NETLS System Meeting in Mineola. She reported on the meeting advising Board members how important it is to be informed about public library issues. Upon motion by Frances Ellis, second by Beth Shelton, the Board voted unanimously to pay for individual annual memberships in the Texas Library Association for each Board member. The cost is $15 per membership. Ms. Lewis advised plans have been made for a week -long celebration of National Library Week and Week of the Young Child beginning either Friday, April 17 with a literacy luncheon or Saturday, April 18 with a parade. There will be daily activities at all schools and at the Library to focus on the importance of reading. Collection barrels for used children's books will again be placed throughout the community. Ms. Lewis discussed the Federal Education Rate Application the Library submitted to obtain funds for discounted Internet installation and service. The Library's discount should be 70% based on county demographics. Federal funds would pay for seventy percent of the project and Library funds would be required to equal the total (100 %) amount of money needed. 'As part of the Application, the Library implemented a Technology Plan which detailed present and future technology applications and the Internet project information. A copy was distributed to Board members. After discussion about the need for the Board to provide matching funds, upon motion by John Howison, second by Rogene Paterson, it was unanimously approved by the Board to contribute approximately $6,920 for this Internet technology project with the understanding that the figure was an as- close -as- possible estimate at this date. Catharine Browning said letters about the Friends spring benefit luncheon would be mailed soon. Ms. Lewis advised there had been more response to the overdue "biller type" notices than the previous overdue letters. She also advised Billy Book was en route via truck to Robotronics, Inc. to be redesigned so as to fit through doorways more easily. She expressed appreciation to Don Wilson and a Rogers Wade crew for crating the robot. The meeting adjourned at 5:30 PM. Frances A. Ellis Date Apprcfved