04-D Library Adv Bd Mtg Min 9-20-06
Paris Public Library Advisory Board
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
September 20,2006
The Paris Public Library Advisory Board met in regular session Wednesday afternoon,
September 20,2006, at 4 o'clock in the Library Gallery. Chairman Bill Kennedy called
the meeting to order. Other members in attendance were Jackie Alsobrook, Deborah
Hatley, Hilda Mallory, Eddie Poole, Audrey Lakes, Fran Neeley, and Jake Street. Also in
attendance were Priscilla McAnally, Library Director, and Amanda Green, Friends of the
Library President.
Fran Neeley made the motion to accept the August minutes, seconded by Eddie Poole.
Motion carried.
The board viewed sample library cards to be issued to new patrons and as replacements
for lost library cards. Ms. McAnally has ordered five thousand cards for library use.
Ms. McAnally distributed the August budget report and statistical reports. All monies
allotted to the materials budget are expected to be expended by the end of the fiscal year
on October 1, 2006. August circulation was 17,715. No data for comparison to
circulation from August of last year was available. Library visits were up 1.1 %. There
were 278 new items for August. No information on memorial gifts was available. There
were no children's programs for the month of August. Ms. McAnally is continuing the
process of refining the audio/video collection and will begin work with the fiction and
then non-fiction collections. Emily Kirkman, children's librarian, will retire on October
31,2006.
Dr. Green reported for the Friends that postcards advertising the fall luncheon will be
mailed soon. A sample was distributed. Star-Telegram Columnist Dave Lieber will be
the guest speaker on October 28 at the Paris Golf & Country Club. Sample pictures of
memorial plaques were distributed for discussion.
/
A memorial book was selected by Ms. McAnally to honor former Board member Walter
Williams. A notice was mailed to Mr. William's family. Lone Star Grant for $4,013 was
received. Ms. McAnally is undecided as yet on plans for using the money.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m.
Ie It /~ (,
Dae
Paris Public Library Advisory Board
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
September 20, 2006
The Paris Public Library Advisory Board met in regular session Wednesday afternoon,
September 20,2006, at 4 o'clock in the Library Gallery. Chairman Bill Kennedy called
the meeting to order. Other members in attendance were Jackie Alsobrook, Deborah
Hatley, Hilda Mallory, Eddie Poole, Audrey Lakes, Fran Neeley, and Jake Street. Also in
attendance were Priscilla McAnally, Library Director, and Amanda Green, Friends of the
Library President.
Fran Neeley made the motion to accept the August minutes, seconded by Eddie Poole.
Motion carried.
The board viewed sample library cards to be issued to new patrons and as replacements
for lost library cards. Ms. McAnally has ordered five thousand cards for library use.
Ms. McAnally distributed the August budget report and statistical reports. All monies
allotted to the materials budget are expected to be expended by the end of the fiscal year
on October 1, 2006. August circulation was 17,715. No data for comparison to
circulation from August of last year was available. Library visits were up 1..1 %. There
were 278 new items for August. No information on memorial gifts was available. There
were no children's programs for the month of August. Ms. McAnally is continuing the
process of refining the audio/video collection and will begin"work with the fiction and
then non-fiction collections. EmilY,-Kirkman, children's librarian, will retire on October
31,2006.
Dr. Green reported for the Friends that postcards advertising the fall luncheon will be
mailed soon. A sample wasaistributed. Star-Telegram Columnist Dave Lieber will be
the guest speaker on October 28 at the Paris Golf & Country Club. Sample pictures of
memorial plaques were distributed for discussion.
A memorial book was selected by Ms. McAnally to honor former Board member Walter
Williams. A notice was mailed to Mr. William's family. Lone Star Grant for $4,013 was
received. Ms. McAnally is undecided as yet on plans for using the money.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m.
IO/lt /0 &
Dafe
PARIS PUBLIC LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD
OCTOBER 18, 2006
4 PM, Library Gallery
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Approval: September 20,2006, minutes
III. New Business:
IV. Presentations:
a. Budget Report
b. Statistical Report
c. Children's Services Report
V. Friends of the Library report
VI. Director's Remarks