08/15/2012 MINUTESParis Public Library Advisory Board
Meeting Minutes
August 15,
Opening:
The regular meeting of the Paris Public Library Advisory Board was called to order at
4:05 p.m. on August 15, 2012, in the Library Gallery by Deborah Hatley, Vice - Chair.
Present:
Pat Books, Deborah Hatley, Hilda Mallory, Ann Norment, and Library Director Priscilla
McAnally.
A. Approval of Minutes
The minutes of the previous meeting were unanimously approved as distributed.
B. New Business
Ron Hervey, Library Paraprofessional gave an overview of his job duties to the members.
Some of these duties include responsibility for the public access computers, assisting
patrons with accessing the Internet, researching and answering reference questions,
instructing patrons on the use of the computers and the electronic databases provided by
the library as well as assisting staff with software and hardware questions /problems.
Director McAnally then gave the Board members a demonstration of a few of the e-
resources available through the Library's website. Among the sources displayed were
OneClick Digital, Freading and Freegal.
C. Old Business
A local automotive paint and body shop has been contacted about "refreshing" the
curbside book drop. Someone will be out in the next week or two to look it over and see
what can be done.
D. Presentations
a. Budget Report
As of the end of July 82% of the budget had been expended
b. Statistical Report
Circulations and library visits were down 5.9% and 9.7% respectively
E. Triends of the Library
F. Director's Remarks
Adjournment:
Meeting was adjourned at 4:50 p.m. by Deborah Hatley, Vice Chair.. The next general
meeting will be at 4 p.m. on September 19, 2012, in the Library Gallery.
Minutes submitted by:
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Priscilla McAnally
for Alice Woodard