HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-03-04 MINUTES
EULESS LIBRARY BOARD
MARCH 4, 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
Sheila Williams
Alice Ernest Betty Yarbrough
Linda Garner Rick Herold
Charlie Garrison
Willie Mae McCormick GUEST
Wesley Scott Elaine Turner-President of
Joyce Yamomoto Friends of the Euless Library
DISPOSITION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the February 4,1993 Euless Library Board meeting
were approved as written.
REPORT OF LIBRARL'\N
Mrs. Yarbrough reported the February 1993 circulation information.
See the attached documents for exact figures. In summary,
circulation was down 10% overall. Mrs. Yarbrough reported that this
year the reading contest uses the number of reading hours, and last
year the contest used the number of books. She reported that while
fewer books are been checked out, the ones being checked out are of
a higher literary quality.
In a change in operational policy, videos may be returned in the
book drop, a new service to library patrons.
Mrs. Yarbrough reported that she attended the following meetings:
Let's Talk About Books
Battle of the Books - Judge at Lakewood Elem.
LOTC Meeting
TLA Legislative Day
LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES, MARCH 4, 1993 - PAGE 2
DISCUSSION OF THE NEW LIBRARY
Mr. Rick Herold updated the Board on current activities. Six
consultants are being evaluated for possible use in all phases of the
new library. The successful candidate will be knowledgeable in
need's analysis, architecture, and construction of new libraries. A
decision is expected by early April. Betty Yarbrough reported the
suggestions received from the Patron's Suggestion Box were more
reading areas and more books.
DISCUSSION OF BY-LAWS
Alice Ernest requested the Board to review the current By-Laws and
the sample By-Laws. After general discussions , the Board agreed to
delay action on the By-Laws until next meeting. Everyone agreed to
read and be ready to make recommendation to revise or amend the
By Laws at the next meeting. Chairman Alice Ernest also
recommended a review of our goals and objectives.
GTERAL DISCUSSION
Elaine Turner reported that the Friends of the Library have received
some excellent material to sell resulting in enough money to buy a
printer for the Euless Library.
On April 14 & 15, the Library will host a special event, Night of a
1,000 Stars .
Mr. Herold informed the Board about the Arbor Day plans, on April
23 & 24.
There being no further discussion, Chairman Alice Ernest adjourned
the meeting at 7:45 p. m.
Euless Libr. s sard Secretary
Wes Scott