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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-12-02 MINUTES EULESS LIBRARY BOARD December 2, 1993 Alice Ernest, Chairman, called the Euless Library Board to order at 7:00 p. m. in the Euless Public Library. MEMBERS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT Alice Ernest Sheila Williams Betty Fuller Betty Yarbrough Linda Garner William Kirkley FUTURE BOARD MEMBERS Wesley Scott Mike McGehee Joyce Yamamoto Charles Cade Russell Schoonover DISPOSITION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The Board approved the minutes of the November 11,1 993 Euless Library Board meeting as written subject to the following correction. On page 2, the Librarian's report for October meetings and activities, item's number 5 and 7 should read as listed below. 5. Council meeting where Barbara Thompson & Carolyn Hoots were Recognized. 7. NTLAS area meeting with Alice Ernest. REPORT OF LIBRARIAN Mrs. Yarbrough reported the November 1993 circulation information. See the attached documents for exact figures. The report shows that circulation increased by 6% over last year's activity, which is the third month in a row for an increase. The Board discussed the reasons for the circulation records recent success without coming up with one single reason, but concluded the increased activity was a combination of several things that the Euless Library staff was doing right as well as increased school assignment or reports this year over last year. Also, Mrs. Yarbrough also reported that the Euless Library has 15,110 active borrowers. EULESS LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES, December 2, 1993, Page 2 REPORT OF LIBRARIAN, continued Mrs. Yarbrough reported the following meetings she attended in November. 1. PLANT meeting in Irving Public Library- demo of GIS System. 2. Let's Talk About Books 3. Texas Municipal League - San Antonio 4. Euless Christmas Tree Lighting. Mrs. Yarbrough played a very important part, she turned on the lights to the Christmas Tree. 5. Mead to 4th grade class at North Euless Elementary. 6. Senior Citizens' Thanksgiving Luncheon at Simmons Park. 7. Boards and Commission Dinner. DISCUSSION OF THE NEW LIBRARY The Board continued discussions about the new library. Mrs. Yarbrough reported that the library consultants had planned a site visit, but has postponed the visit until January 1994. Mrs. Yarbrough informed the Library Board that the City Council agrees that the new library will be on the City Complex grounds, however exact locations and other details are not available. GENERAL DISCUSSION There was no old business. The Librarian answered several questions regarding book purchasing and processing. Alice Ernest informed everyone that the next meeting is January 6, 1994. Alice Ernest also stated that she plans to have elections for Library Board Officers at that meeting. There being no further discussion, Chairman Alice Ernest adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p. n1. Euless Libr Board Secretary