2000 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

PARIS PUBLIC LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD MAY 17, 2000 MINUTES The Paris Public Library Advisory Board met in regular session Wednesday, May 17, 2000, at 4 Pm in the Gallery with Chairman Jackie Alsobrook presiding and these members present: Curtis Fendley, Sarah Gambil, John Howison, Walter Williams and Rogene Patterson, Secretary. Director Beverly Lewis and Friends President Jimmye Hancock were also present. Absent were Nancee Salzman and Bill Strathern. The April 5, 2000, Minutes were approved as distributed. The Budget Report was summarized for the seven month of the fiscal year and it was noted 58.33% has been spent which is just about exactly on target. Ms. Lewis noted that 50.56% has been spent on materials to date. Usually more than three persons are involved in the selection/order process, which does slow it down somewhat; however, the process will be accelerated dramatically in the next two months. The Statistical Report was distributed and indicated in April the circulation was up 5% from the same month during the previous year. 178,504 items have been checked out year to date which is 4% ahead of last year's count. This is the first month in a long while that the circulation to patrons in the City was slightly higher (1 %) than to those who reside outside the City. 440 new items were added and the majority were juvenile titles in order to be prepared for summer vacation and the expected increase in juvenile circulation. The regular reference assistance was down and the electronic reference assistance was up again. There were 19 programs for children, including school tours, with 737 attendees. Adult outreach services included 13 group sites and 9 homebound patrons. Over 1,000 books; 271 videos; 295 audio books and 46 magazines were checked out. National Library Week was celebrated during the same week as the Texas Library Association Annual Conference. The Library Director and both children's librarians attended so the two preschool story times were hosted by Casa. Also, a library tour was given to a special adult day care group. The Board voted, upon motion by Walter Williams, second by Curtis Fendley, to recommend Sarah Gambil and John Howison be reappointed to serve on the Advisory Board; and that Fran Neely be recommended for a term of service. The motion passed by a majority and the recommendation will be sent to the City Manager for action by City Council in the June meeting. -MORE-