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PARIS PUBLIC LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD OCTOBER 18, 2000 MINUTES The Paris Public Library Advisory Board met in regular session at 4 PM Wednesday, October 18, 2000, with chairman Jackie Alsobrook presiding and these members present: Curtis Fendley, John Howison, Rogene Patterson and Walter Williams. Absent were Fran Neeley, Sarah Gambill, Nancee Salzman and Bill Strathern. Jimmye Hancock, Friends President, and Beverly Lewis, Library Director, were also present. The September 20, 2000, Minutes were approved as distributed. The Budget Reports for September and FY 1999 -2000 were not available from the City Finance office. Ms. Lewis distributed the Statistical Report for September and a summary for FY 1999- 2000. It was noted there was a 1.8% increase in circulation from the previous year with a total of 321,549 items circulated. Increases were also shown in Reserves and Interlibrary Loans. Although there were more programs, the attendance at those held in the Library was down. There was a slight decrease in the number of card holders added; but it was also noted that the City of Paris had annexed more areas and thus the percentage of new card holders was about the same. It was also noted that even though the Library was open one less day than during the previous fiscal year, the circulation still increased. The largest increase was for audio books with a 22.6% increase. September children's services included a Saturday program about popular literary characters Madeline and Eloise and seventeen kids enjoyed stories, games, songs and a video. The storytimes for 3, 4 and 5 year olds also continued with excellent attendance each Thursday morning. Ms. Lewis advised the new Preschool Outreach Services began in September and programs were held at ten child care centers, one housing project community center, and one library /museum. The Adult Outreach Service circulated nearly 2,000 items among the 17 group sites and 10 homebound patrons in September. Unfortunately, Cynthia Annis, Adult Outreach Coordinator, is moving to Austin just before Christmas . It was noted, the City Manager agreed to allow the new Coordinator to begin two weeks before Cynthia leaves in order for effective training to take place. Ms. Lewis advised that requirements for the position include previous work with senior citizens and the responsibilities also include selecting materials for seniors, processing interlibrary loans and working at the circulation desk. -MORE-