03/28/2018 MinutesParis Public Library Advisory Board
Meeting Minutes
March 28, 2018
Opening:
The regular meeting of the Paris Public Library Advisory Board was called to order at 4:0�O p.m.
Present:
Board members present were Carol James, Connie Dodd, CKristian Schock, Denise Kornegay, Rebecca
Uniphrey, and director Priscilla McAnally, Daisy flarvill and Mike Lazar were absent.
1. Approval Of. inutes
The minutes of the previous meeting were unanimously approved as presented.
11. New Business:
Eliminating fines and fees on juvenile materials was discussed as a way to encourage return of
materials and prornote children's usage of the library. More research will be done on how
other libraries have implemented this, and the pros and cons of doing so.
III Old Business:
Sue Smith is the newest library staff member, She started her position as a part-time Clerk I on
March 19. TheJob is 20 hours per week.
IV. Presentations
A. Budget Report.
No unusual expenditures and spending is on track for the year.
B. Statistical Report.
Circulation saw a decrease of 11.9% from this time last year.
V. Friends of the Library:
VL Director's Remarks
Annong the programs the director attended at the Public Library Association Conference was one
about the circulating of Mobile Hotspots to patrons. Ms. McAnally will be looking into the pros
and cons of such a program.
The next meeting will be April 18.
Adjournment: Meeting was adjourned at 4:35 p.m.
Submitted by
Priscilla McAnally for Daisy Harvill, Secretary