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PAGE 2 LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD 05/20/98 NE UTES Ms. Lewis reported the application for the telecommunications discount (E -Rate) is still in progress. The NETLS Automation Consultant advised many other libraries are also experiencing long delays in response from the SLC (the agency established to facilitate the application process). Ms. Lewis requested the Board to assume payment for the work done by the local contractor, as detailed in the Technology Plan, should that work be completed and the Application still incomplete. The Board voted in the majority, with two abstentions, upon motion by Chairman Wood, second by John Howison, to pay Professional Business Systems in a timely manner. The Board discussed the June 18 luncheon to honor City Council members. It will be catered by Texas Belle and the time will be 11:30 AM to 1 PM. A brief program and Library tour will follow the meal. Ms. Lewis distributed the Internet Guidelines and the accompanying Internet Access Agreement and Internet Access Agreement for Child. These were discussed in depth and upon motion by Jackie Alsobrook, second by John Howison, were unanimously approved. The Summer Reading Club programs will begin June 2 and the theme will be a "Reading Safari to Africa and India" with hour -long activities each Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday afternoon in June and July. Readers will meet in the Gallery and preschoolers will meet in the Story Corner. The Mobile Library Summer Reading Service will begin June 8 and the Mobile Library will present reading programs to kids of all ages at seven locations: Brookston, Roxton, Powderly, Blossom, Deport, Even Start, and Nicholson House. The theme is "Reading is FUNdamental ". Catharine Browning reported the Friends spring benefit luncheon was a big success and cleared approximately $1,600 for the Children's Room. The meeting adjourned at 5:10 PM. �� An CC�- a. &/1-7 Frances A. Ellis Date Approved