04/17/2013 MINUTESParis Public Library Advisory Board
Meeting Minutes
April 17, 2013
Opening:
The regular meeting of the Paris Public Library Advisory Board was called to order at 4:00 pm.
Present:
Board members present were Hilda Mallory, Alice Woodard, Pat Books, Ann Norment, Fran Neeley,
Linda Vandiver, Deborah Hatley, and Director, Priscilla McAnally.
Approval of Minutes
The minutes of the previous meeting were unanimously approved as presented
II. New Business:
The Director presented a new policy for consideration, "Charging Electronic Equipment
Policy," to prohibit the use the library's electrical outlets for charging personal equipment,
including cell phones, electric vehicles, tablets, and laptops. Motion was made by Hilda
Mallory, seconded by Ann Norment, and unanimously approved by the Board to adopt the
policy, that it be posted in the library and added to official policy.
III. Old Business:
No old business was presented for discussion
IV. Presentations
a. Budget Report: No unusual
b. Statistical Report: Circulation and visits were down
V. Friends of the Library: No report given
VI. Director's Remarks:
Estimate to replace windows put into the budget for next year. It is anticipated to cost
about $9,000 for double -paned windows. Received estimates from Taylor Glass and
Reddell Glass.
The Director will explore using social media as a marketing tool, trying Twitter to see if it
can be used for promoting the library.
Training was held for staff regarding used of e- Readers, Kindle, Nook, and iPad devices.
Staff will start assisting patrons individually on devices, possibly during the summer.
Adjournment: Meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m.
Submitted by
Alice Woodard