03-A Library Advisory BoardLibrary' Advisory Board
October 17, 2001
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE LIBRARY
ADVISORY BOARD
October 17, 2001
The Paris Public Library Advisory Board met in regular session
Wednesday, October 17, 2001, at 4:00 PM in the Library with Chairman
Nancee Salzman presiding. The following members were present: Peggy
Guthrie, Anna Davis, Nancee Salzman, ¥ickie Terlap, Walter Williams,
Keith Williamson, Callie Thompson, Friends President and Betty Landon,
Library Director. Not attending were Sarah Gambill, John Ho~vison, and
Fran Neeley.
The September 19, 2001 minutes were approved.
Nancee Salzman welcomed Keith Williamson as a new board member. No
budget report was available. However, Betty stated the library was under
budget overall, especially, on books.
The September Statistical Report showed a decrease in circulation.
However, the 2000-2001 report showed that circulation increased 3.5%
over the previous year. Betty stated that 60% of circulation was books.
Children's Services showed that 13 programs were held with 263 children
attending and 97 adults. Emily Kirkland attended a workshop at the South
Garland Branch on Resource Sharing and came back with some great new
ideas. She also attended a NETLS workshop at Seven Points. One Boy
Scout earned a merit badge volunteering for the Children's Services.
In the Adult Outreach program, there were 45 interlibrary loans.
Programs were presented at Sterling House and Paris Oaks, with 33 people
attending. 1168 books were circulated, 377 videos, 330 audios. September
had $390.00 given in memorials.
There was no unfinished or new business.