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EULESS LIBRARY BOARD
MINUTES
December 5, 1996
Chairperson Wesley Scott called the Euless Library Board meeting to order, at 7:03 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT VISITORS
Alice Ernest Betty Yarbrough Edward J. Denari
Betty Fuller
Mike McGehee
Kerry McGeath
Wesley Scott
Elizabeth Schoonover (1997)
Russell Schoonover
Maxine Wallis (alternate)
Bernard Snitz (alternate)
DISPOSITION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING;
Minutes of the November 7, 1996, meeting were received as corrected. Under
NEW BUSINESS, the sentence, That the Euless Library Board recommend for
request to City Council the Library's inclusion in an inter local agreement for a shared
information infrastructure.", is corrected to read, "That the Euless Library Board
recommend to City Council the Library's inclusion in an inter local agreement for a
shared information infrastructure."
MISCELLANEOUS
Target for "Total Library Holdings" is two books for each Euless resident. Non-
book materials, videos, computer books, etc., comprise 10% of total Library
holdings. Computer books are generally reviewed and deleted when six months
old, because of rapid technology changes.
Motor manuals for automobiles are a popular item. Ways to increase these items
are being addressed.
Annual Report for local fiscal year 1996, as submitted to the Texas State Library,
was reviewed. It was proudly noted that six Library staff personnel, in addition
to the Head Librarian, have a master's degree from a program accredited by the
American Library Association.
The Board gratefully acknowledges the gift from the Lion's Club of a beautiful
world globe and bookmarks, commemorating thirty-five years of the Euless Library.
MISCELLANEOUS (Cont'd.)
Friends of the Library Book Sale is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, February
22-23, 1997 at North Hills Mall.
REPORT OF LIBRARY DIRECTOR
Mrs. Yarbrough reported November 1996 circulation information. Total Holdings:
63,408. Reference questions answered: 1,531. Videocassettes circulated: 3,087.
There were 42 requests for Interlibrary loans: 36 items were received. Genealogy
sign-ins: Total 48 of which 33 were Euless residents. Walk-in traffic was 8,595 and
in-house use of materials 4,090. Total Volunteers for October were 11 with total hours
contributed
80 3/4.
Programs: Storytime Sessions were 20 with 244 children and 71 adults attending.
Special Programs & Tours, Month of November:
There was one Brownie Troop with 8 children and 5 adults attending.
November Special Program-A Grand Pair of Readers with 15 children and 13 adults
participating.
Mrs. Yarbrough attended the following meetings in September 1996:
1. Let's Talk about Books.
2. Arbor Daze Committee (also Sheila& Meredith). (2)
3. Lion's Club (35th Birthday) gift of world globe/bookmarks.
4. Boards & Commission dinner.
5. Grant writing workshop (with Sheila).
6. Library Foundation Directors Meeting.
7. NTRLS East Regional meeting (with Alice & Sheila).
8. NTRLS Board of Directors meeting.
OTHER REPORTS
1. January 2, Board meeting, date O.K. for all members.
2. City of Euless pins given to new members.
3. Gift of books from Star Telegram acknowledge.
4. Texas State Library Annual Report distributed.
5. Soccer Association Newsletter with mention of Library resources.
OLD BUSINESS:
Non-resident students attending South Euless Elementary and Oakwood Terrace
Elementary schools were extended free library services at Euless Public Library.
The Library Director forwarded to the principals of the respective schools, a letter
of invitation, instructions and non-resident application forms. These students and their
families may now use the Euless Public Library on the same basis as Euless residents.
The importance of the Euless Library joining the Citizens Network of Northeast
Tarrant County consortium at this time was discussed. Delay could result in being
unable to join the consortium at a later date, plus the expense of providing service as
an individual library. The benefits of the shared information infrastructure and
communication network are essential to the Library and its users. City Council will
consider Library inclusion in the consortium at the December 12, 1996, Council
meeting. All Board members were encouraged to attend the City Council meeting
and to explain to City Council members the far-reaching, long-range benefits of
joining the consortium at this time.
NEW BUSINESS:
Election of Library Board positions will occur at the January 2, 1997, meeting.
CITIZEN INPUT:
Mr. Edward J. Denari pleasantly surprised the Board by presenting to the Euless
Library the original, framed manuscript, of James Whitcomb Riley's poem, "We Defer
Things". He requested the poem to be publicly displayed at least one-third of each
year.
1. Mr. Denari suggested the Library consider establishing and displaying a "Euless
Collection" of appropriate literary items, such as the poem, to establish a Library
reputation commemorate with the magnificent new structure.
2. Adults and senior citizens, also, need attention. Children and youth programs are
and will be of primary importance. But the adult intellectual interests need
to be addressed. Adult author presentations of their books, poetry readings,
promotion of Library offerings for adults, and increasing the current "Let's Talk About
Books" program to cover all adults.
3. Mr. Denari offered his extensive, personal collection of"American Art Digest"
magazine. About one hundred items, from the nineteen hundreds teens, twenties
and thirties years are included. He stated that this collection has significant academic
value for research and focus on American art of that time.
- •CITIZEN INPUT (Contd.)
The Library Board and staff are evaluating how this generous offer fits into the
"Mission Statement" of the Euless Public Library. The Board gratefully thanked
Mr. Denari for his continuing interest, participation and challenge to the Library, to
better serve the citizens of Euless and elevate the status of cultural, civic pride.
There being no further business, Chairperson Wesley Scott adjourned the meeting
at 9:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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ussell D. Sc oonover, Sr.
Euless Library Board Secretary