HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-05-01 EULESS LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES
May 1, 2003
Chairman Mike McGehee called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT OTHERS
Mike McGehee JoAnn Rogers
Barney Snitz Karan Jasper
LuAnn Portugal Sheila Williams
Betty Fuller
Adrian Weinstein
Kathy Grove
Kate Lyon
DISPOSITION OF THE MINUTES:
The Chairman asked for a motion to be made to accept the March and April Minutes. Two typographical errors were noted in the
March Minutes. Kate Lyon made the motion to accept the minutes, and Marcia Brown seconded the motion.
REPORT FROM THE LIBRARY ADMINISTRATOR: April 2003
Circulation Stats:
Items Circulated 34446
Traffic Count 21207
Library Accounts 46085
Active Users%of Library
Accounts 28%
Library Holdings 99277
Interlibrary Loan(requests) 51
Public Service Stats:
Reference 1872
Directional 848
Computer Related 533
Total 3253
Computer Usage:
Word Processing
Hours Used 1269
Internet Database:
Hours Used 2100
Program Attendance:
Adult 448
Youth 797
Total 1245
JoAnn reports that Programming and Circulation is still doing well. We have a 15%increase in new accounts. This does not include
the new accounts at Twin Bridge. We have a good system with the clipboards making Library applications easily available for
patrons. We expect an increase of accounts with the Summer Reading Program.
JoAnn reported she has attended three training classes. JoAnn and Sheila attended the TLA Conference in Houston. JoAnn and
Sheila attended the full week and the other seven Librarians worked out coverage schedules so everyone could attend the conference
for one or two days.
JoAnn reports the Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale made$1365.00. Norann Lustfield reports the Library has$3700.00
available.
May 19,2003 we have Flutasia performing in the Library point starting at 7:00pm.
Arbor Daze was a success. Ray McDonald did a wonderful job. Attendance was 82,000 on Saturday. Thanks to all who helped work
the Information Booths.
With recent vacancy JoAnn has interviewed staff with specific questions. She is very excited with comments and response she has
received: This process is helping to see where"holes"are and make necessary changes. Library staff praised JoAnn on the many
po±it*lve changes she has brought to the Library. Mike McGehee suggested sharing the information from the surveys with the Board.
Sheila Williams reported on the Video Conference Equipment and the Town Hall Meeting on April 9th. The turn out for the evening
was good and she recognized Barney Snitz and Mike McGehee for attending. This was an opportunity for information and additional
training on the equipment.
Sheila Williams reported on the progress with Twin Bridge Mini Library. We have 57 new Library accounts set up as a result of the
opening of Twin Bridge. We have 5 computers,new children's books,and Kelly Cline was hired to maintain the Library. The
children love her and there is always someone waiting on her to open up each day. Twin Bridge Apartments has been very generous
in giving us the apartment space and help us in any way they can. Friends of the Library have purchased bookcases and Catholic
Charities is working with the ESL classes. Mike McGehee suggested having our next meeting at this location.
Karan has developed the Meeting Room packet and it was passed out to the Library Board. This will be passed out to the City
Departments and information will be made available at the Circulation and Reference areas for anyone inquiring about our meeting
space.
Meeting Room Attendance: March 796 and in April 328 in 50%of the room. Early voting in half of the room the last two weeks in
April.
Volunteers: In March the Library had 4 volunteers with 105 hours(80+hours were from Art), and in April Art was the only volunteer
with 53 hours for the month.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Work Session to discuss Direction/Needs of the Library to build the Mission Statement will be on Tuesday,June 24th from 5:30pm to
8:00pm in the Library Board Room(by JoAnn's office). Food and beverages will be provided. JoAnn will put information together
and have it available that evening.
Barney Snitz inquired who would be working on Library programming. JoAnn advised she will be the contact until a final decision
on the vacancy has been made.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. LuAnn thanked everyone for helping with Arbor Daze. Library Foundation had a Membership Drive Kickoff during the
Arbor Daze weekend. Drawing for glasswork is part of the Membership Drive Kickoff. Items on display in the Library.
2. Sunday,May 4th the Library Foundation hosting a reception for the students who submitted winning posters for the City
of Euless 50t Birthday Poster. It was a good turnout with 85 attending the event.
3. Next Library Foundation General Meeting on May 15th with David Keens as the guest speaker. Meetings are all open.
DISCUSSION:
1. North Texas Regional Meeting on May 22,2003 with JoAnn, Sheila,Betty and Barney to attend.
2. Library Board concerned with the appearance of the Library grounds. Who is to maintain?
3. The Board is anticipating and hopeful the City will be paying more attention to the grounds of the Library.
CITIZEN INPUT: None
ADJOURNMENT:
The Chairman asked for a motion to adjourn. The motion was made by Betty Fuller and seconded by Adriane Weinstein. The
meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted
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Kathy Gro ,
ss Li f, :ry Board Secretary