03-B Library Board (07/24/02)Library Advisory Board
July 24, 2002
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE LIBRARY
ADVISORY BOARD
JULY 24, 2002
The Paris Public Library Advisory Board met in regular session
Wednesday, July 24, 2002, at 4:OOPM in the Library with Chairman
Nancee Salzman presiding. The following members were present: Anna
Davis, Sarah Gambill, Nancee Salzman, Joyce Kennemer, Peggie Guthrie,
and John Howison. Also attending was Betty Landon, Library Director.
Not attending were Vicki Terlap, Walter Williams, and Keith Williamson.
The May 15, 2002 minutes were approved. There were no minutes for
June.
The budget looks good. A few negatives appeared, but Betty stated that at
the end of the fiscal year everything will be in good shape.
Circulation has increased. Library visits are up, and Library patrons have
increased. The Library received 14 memorials in May amounting to
$250.00. In June, 53 memorials were received amounting to $1,102.50.
Preschool Outreach presented 41 programs in June with 899 children
attending and 250 adults. In July, they presented 16 programs with 376
children attending and 82 adults. Children's Services presented 13
programs in June with 456 children attending and 106 adults. At the last
program, they made banana splits. The theme for the summer programs
was mysteries. Friends of the Library paid for a presenter to do the
Preschool programs.
Adult Outreach had 42 interlibrary loans and 30 volunteer hours. They
presented 3 programs with 62 people attending.
Betty Landon, Library Director, presented an orientation for Board
members. She reviewed the By Laws and stated that we needed to elect
new officers in July. She also explained NETLS. They provide money
from the state to libraries. They also have jobbers that will give libraries a
discount on books and processing of books. She stated that Board
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members would begin receiving a newsletter for NETLS. She also stated
that NETLS recommended that videos be cleaned after every Sth
checkout. The Library is in the process of doing this. She also stated that
videos needed to be replaced after being checked out 200 times. The
library has 10,000 videos in the collection. Two NETLS workshops are
being held in the Paris Library tomorrow. Betty will begin discussing
Library policies at future meetings.
Nancee Salzman, Board Chairman, called for election of new officers.
Sarah Gambill recommended that the current officers serve another term
of 1 year. Sarah Gambill made the motion and it was seconded by Joyce
Kennemer. The board voted in favor of the motion.
There was no unfinished business and no Friends report.
The meeting adjourned at S:OOPM. The next meeting will be held on
August 21st at 4:OOPM in the Gallery.
Anna Davis Date Approved