03-A Library Board (03/20/02)Library Advisory Board
March 20, 2002
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE LIBRARY
ADVISORY BOARD
March 20, 2002
The Paris Public Library Advisory Board met in regular session
Wednesday, March 20, 2002, at 4:00 PM in the Library with Chairman
Nancee Salzman presiding. The following members were present: Peggy
Guthrie, Anna Davis, Sarah Gambill, Fran Neeley, John Howison, Walter
Williams and Nancee Salzman. Also attending were Callie Thompson,
Friends President, Betty Landon, Library Director, Priscilla McAnally,
Assistant Library Director and Dale Fleeger, NETLS Coordinator. Not
attending were Keith Williamson and Vicki Terlap.
The February 20, 2002 minutes were approved.
Unemployment benefits and a furniture purchase caused a negative to
show in the budget; however, the budget is in good shape. Books are still
being ordered and Betty is getting some of the book orders set up on an
automatic ordering system.
Circulation increased in February as well as the issuance of library cards.
Thirty-two memorials were given in February for a total of $535.
Children's Services presented 13 programs in January with a total of 119
children and 68 adults attending. Preschool Outreach presented 15
programs with 274 children attending and 57 adults. Emily Kirkman
attended a NETLS workshop in Maybank which showcased groups that
present for libraries.
The Adult Outreach presented programs at Heritage Care and Sterling
House nursing homes. There were 72 interlibrary loan transactions and 30
volunteer hours.
Betty Landon, Library Director, introduced Dale Fleeger, the NETLS
Coordinator. He had spent the day evaluating facility needs in response to
Betty's request for this service. He shared with the Library Board needs
facing Paris Public Library concerning space issues. He stated that we had
immediate, short-term and long-term needs and shared ideas on solving
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these problems. He shared with us that immediate needs were rearranging
furniture to create space, adding additional shelving, establishing a
planning committee, and upgrading the automation system to a Windows
version. Short-term needs would be to develop a master plan and possibly
hire a consultant to help find funding sources for a new facility. The long-
term need would be to create a new facility. He will provide the Board
with a written report.
In unfinished business, Betty Landon stated that she had found a website
with a feature called Authors on the Highway which might help us find an
author to bring to Paris.
Friends of the Library President, Callie Thompson, reported that they are
working on the May 6`h luncheon at the Paris Golf and Country Club.
Flyers will be sent out on April 12`h and an article will appear in the Paris
News concerning the luncheon.
Betty Landon stated that we are going to place the library website address
on library cards. Betty and Priscilla attended the Public Library
Conference in Phoenix last week. They attended several meetings, met
with vendors and came back with some great ideas. They also looked at
new automation systems at the exhibits. Betty is beginning to work on next
year's budget. She stated that she will ask for 2 additional phone lines.
Betty also handed out a Paris Public Library brochure in Spanish.
At the close of the meeting, Fran Neeley stated that she may be resigning
from the Library Board because she is running for District 6 City Council
seat.
The meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m. The next meeting will be held on
April 17"' at 4:00 p.m. in the Gallery.
Anna Davis Date Approved