HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-02-02 EULESS LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES
February 2, 2006
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Chairman Mike McGehee called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT OTHERS
Mike McGehee Sherry Knight Joe Hennig
Barney Snitz-absent Karan Jasper
Betty Fuller
LuAnn Portugal
Chris McAllister-absent
Marcia Brown
Adriane Weinstein-absent
Kathy Grove
Kate Lyon-absent
DISPOSITION OF THE MINUTES:
The Chairman asked for a motion to be made to accept the January minutes. Betty Fuller made the motion to accept the minutes,and
Marcia Brown second the motion.
REPORT FROM THE LIBRARY ADMINISTRATOR:
Sherry reports that the Agenda for the Library Board has been modified to be more in line with the guidelines set for other city boards.
The Public Service Report presented by Sherry showed an increase in payment of lost items. This increase is a reflection of the efforts
of the collection agency.
The library will begin publicizing e-mail notification instead of telephone notification for books on hold,late fees, and holds on patron
accounts. This will also have the ability to notify patron two-three day notice prior to due date of book.
Staff has completed the move of shelving to increase space for Fiction,YA and Non-fiction.
New Carpet has been installed at Twin Bridge. Everything was moved out and many old furniture pieces were eliminated. Extra
tables and chairs from the library were moved over to give the additional space for computers. All books and furniture that Catholic
Charities use for ESL classes has been moved into one room. All books and games were relocated to the main area of the apartment.
These changes made a huge difference in the appearance of the library.
Sherry presented a new item being marketed for libraries. Downloading books for MP3 players is very popular but this does not work
with ipods. Play Away is a portable player with earphones for audio books. The library is looking into this to see if it would be cost
effective to offer to the public. Cost for these run$39-$49 each and would require patrons to purchase the earpiece and possibly the
three AAA batteries.
Sherry also reported that we may have as many alternate representative to NTRLS as we want or need. The necessary form was
completed and sent in for Adriane Weinstein.
NEW BUSINESS:
City Manager,Joe Hennig reports that the city is doing very well and financially strong. All construction projects are ahead of
schedule. He appreciates Sherry and the staff for all they do and how well they have moved forward and kept the library running
smoothly. He has started the interview process for Library Administrator.
CITIZEN INPUT:
None
ADJOURNMENT:
The-Chairman asked for a motion to adjourn. The motion was made by LuAnn Portugal and seconded by Betty Fuller. The meeting
was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
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uless Library Board Secretary