03-A Library Board (05/15/02)Library Advisory Board
May 15, 2002
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE LIBRARY
ADVISORY BOARD
May 15, 2002
The Paris Public Library Advisory Board met in regular session
Wednesday, May 15, 2002, at 4:00 PM in the Library with Chairman
Nancee Salzman presiding. The following members were present: Anna
Davis, Peggy Guthrie, Sarah Gambill, John Howison, Joyce Kennemer,
Vicki Terlap and Nancee Salzman. Also attending were Callie Thompson,
Friends President and Betty Landon, Library Director. Not attending
were Keith Williamson and Walter Williams.
The April 17, 2002 minutes were approved.
The budget looks good. The credit on Laundry and Cleaning was received.
There is approximately $98,000 left to spend on books.
Circulation showed an increase of 14.6% for April. The Library was open
26 days in April. Library visits were up in April because of school visits.
Memorials were down.
Children's Services presented 19 programs in April with 516 children and
107 adults attending. CASA presented storytime during the week of April
22-26 for the Week of the Young Child. Preschool Outreach presented 16
programs with 253 children and 56 adults attending.
Adult Outreach Services had 43 interlibrary loans, 30 volunteer hours, and
presented 3 programs with 62 people attending.
Betty introduced Joyce Kennemer as a new board member. She is
replacing Fran Neeley. Betty will hold a Library Board Orientation for
new members at next month's meeting.
Friends of the Library President, Callie Thompson, reported on the
luncheon held on May 6t'' with 150 people attending. Jimmie Kennedy was
the speaker and was well received. The fall luncheon will feature Dale
Tanner. The Friends of the Library and Project Save will sponsor a
storyteller for the Library sometime during June or July for the Summer
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Reading Program. The Friends will also provide funds for personnel to do
storytelling in the Summer Program on Thursdays.
Betty will attend a NETLS System Meeting in Garland on June 5`h. She
attended Character Training for the City. The inside doors were removed
on Tuesday and the new doors will be installed within the next two weeks.
A Volunteer Luncheon was held in April. Thursday, May 16, is Doris
Phipps last day as a volunteer. She has volunteered for 10 years and is
moving to Irving. A potluck luncheon is being held for her. On may 15"',
John Hunt from Library Interiors discussed shelving needs with Betty.
They will be able to provide the shelving and move ail the existing shelves
to meet ADA requirements. He will fax a price to Betty so that it can be
included in the new budget. New Public Library Standards for Texas will
arrive soon and Betty will be studying them. Summer Reading Program
bookmarks are being handed out at area schools. The bookmarks have a
schedule for the Summer Program on the back.
The meeting adjourned at 4:40 pm. The next meeting will be held on June
19th at 4:00 pm in the Gallery.
Anna Davis Date Approved