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PAGE 2 <br />LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD 06/21/00 MINUTES <br />The Library was approved to receive the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Grant which <br />will provide four computers for Internet access with an approximate $17,000+ value; and <br />one of them will include Spanish language software. The Director and Electronic <br />Reference Librarian must attend a workshop in Tyler next month to be advised of the <br />specific grant requirements. The Gates technicians will install the computers; although <br />the Library is responsible for ensuring the site is ready. <br />After discussion, the Board unanimously requested Ms. Lewis to convey the Board's <br />request to purchase a new 3M security system with FY 2000 -2001 Budget funds, which <br />Ms. Lewis has proposed in the budget request. The Board discussed the advisability of <br />installing the new security gates close to the front doors so the shelves that have been <br />recently moved into the lobby to make room for the Gates computers, can be used for <br />new books instead of just for displays. In addition, it will be more inviting for patrons to <br />linger over their coffee while they browse. <br />Ms. Lewis advised she will soon interview applicants for the vacant Clerk I position and <br />hopes to have a person on board by mid -July. This summer, the Library is fortunate to <br />have three students funded by the Texas Workforce Commission. Two are working in <br />the adult area, and one in the Children's Room. <br />The Library will participate in the Celebrate America Parade Saturday, July 1 with a kid - <br />decorated float towed by the Mobile Library and preceded by marchers carrying the <br />Library banners. A new banner for the rear of the trailer proclaims the theme: <br />Summertime reading is FUNdamental. <br />On behalf of the Board, Chairman Alsobrook presented Virginia Gibbs with a handsome <br />plaque for her many years of faithful service to the Paris Public Library. All present <br />expressed their appreciation for her dedication and support for library causes and <br />especially for her leadership during the 1984 bond election drive. <br />The meeting adjourned at 5 PM. <br />PatTerson, Secretary <br />Date Approved <br />