03-A Library Board (04/17/02)Library Advisory Board
April 17, 2002
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE LIBRARY
ADVISORY BOARD
April 17, 2002
The Paris Public Library Advisory Board met in regular session
Wednesday, April 17, 2002, at 4:00 PM in the Library with Chairman
Nancee Salzman presiding. The following members were present: Anna
Davis, Sarah Gambill, Fran Neeley, John Howison, Walter Williams and
Nancee Salzman. Also attending were Callie Thompson, Friends President
and Betty Landon, Library Director. Not attending were Peggy Guthrie,
Keith Williamson and Vicki Terlap.
The March 20, 2002 minutes were approved.
The budget looks good. A credit on Laundry and Cleaning will be given
and it will no longer show a negative. Travel showed a negative. Spending
is still taking place for books.
The statistics report showed that the library checked out 28 less books than
last March. Interlibrary loans were down slightly. Program attendance
was up. The library received 38 memorials that amounted to $870.00.
Books on CD have become very popular at the Library with very few
staying on the shelf.
Children's Services participated in the Kids Safe Saturday program with
1500 kids and 700 adults visiting the Library booth. An American Girl
party was held at the Wise House with 29 girls attending and 21 adults.
Eight other programs were presented with 154 children participating and
76 adults. Preschool Outreach presented 14 programs with 243 children
and 50 aduits attending.
The Adult Outreach had 48 interlibrary loans. They presented 2 programs
with 50 people attending. volunteer hours.
At our March 20"' meeting, Dale Fleeger, a consultant from NETLS
suggested that we establish a planning committee. Nancee Salzman
volunteered to serve on this committee. Keith Williamson and Vicki
Terlap were also suggested. Fran Neeley is`leaving the Library Board to
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become a new member of the City Council. It was suggested that her
replacement on the board be Joyce Kennemer. Betty told newer board
members to go by the City Hall Annex and get sworn in by Mattie
Cunningham.
In unfinished business, Callie Thompson stated that April Inmon of PISD
was interested in bringing an author to the Paris area and might be able to
help with a portion of the f"inances.
Friends of the Library President, Callie Thompson, reported that the
luncheon is May 6 at the Paris Golf and Country Club. Jimmie Kennedy
will be the speaker. Tote bags been ordered in four colors. Emily
Kirkman, Children's librarian, is needing a stage for her marionette
puppets and the Friends of the Library have found, someone to build it.
Betty Landon, Director, handed out a publication that she has subscribed
to called, Book Page. It contains articles and reviews about books and
other media. It is available for library patrons and has already become a
popular item at the Library. Her budget for 2002/03 is due May 17t''. She
has added the following items: 2 additional phone lines, a wireless network
for computers, 2 additional public computers, shelving, a new automation
system, track lighting for the exhibit area and Mite Lite tables, which can
be folded up and stored, for the Gallery area. She stated that a luncheon
for Volunteers will be held on Wednesday, April 24`h from 11:30-1:30. In
the near future, a list of inemorials each month will be placed on the
Library web page. The web address is http://www.Aaristexas.com. The
library has been presenting programs at various clubs and organizations.
The meeting adjourned at 4:50 pm. The next meeting will be held on May
15`h at 4:00 pm in the Gallery.
Anna Davis ' Date Approvea
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