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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-02-28 Regular Meeting Euless Public Library Board of Trustees February 28, 1984 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Euless Public Library Board of Trustees was called to order at 7:07 p.m. by Chairman Sonja Adams in the Librarian's office at the Library. Members Present Staff Present Chuck Canton Betty Yarbrough, Librarian Brenda Ashford Sue Eichelberger David Sallee Members Absent Bill Forman Rod Ashford, excused APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the meeting of February 2, 1984 were approved as written. LIBRARIAN'S REPORT A. Statistical Report Total circulation for February was 10,068, an increase of 11% over the same period last year. There were 377 registrations in February, with 125 out of the city and 10 out of the county. Fourteen requests for interlibrary loans were made, with 4 books and 2 Xeroxed articles received. There were 411 in-house reference questions and 389 by telephone. Sixty-seven reserves were checked out. Videocassettes were checked out 814 times, video games 147 times, and micro computers 10 times. Three cameras were checked out, 1 smoke detector and 19 art prints. B. Genealogy Room There were 96 visits to the Geneology Room, with 23 (24%) from Euless. C. Children's Services There were 12 storytime sessions in February, with 257 children and 28 adults attending. D. Volunteers Three volunteers contributed a total of 18 hours. The Librarian indicated the need for volunteers to help in the Adult Basic Education Learning Center. E. Reports and Meetings The Librarian attended the North Texas Library System Advisory Council Meeting in Denton, a District 7 Executive Committee Meeting, an Automation Committee Meeting and a A.L.A. local arrangement Committee Meeting. Euless Public Library Board of Trustees - Regular Meeting February 28, 1984 - Page Two COMMITTEE REPORTS Bill Foreman reported that he had consulted with members of the City Council and determinded the procedure for having the Genealogy Room named in honor of an individual. The chairman requested that Mr. Forman and Brenda Ashford prepare a formal written request to the City Council for the board to approve at its next meeting. Chuck Canton discussed a possible market for used books for the friends. Sue Eichelberger reported that she had sent a note to Vi Meyer as requested by the Board. The Chairman requested that a note be sent to the City Council expressing the Borad's appreciation for the joint dinner meeting with the Council. NEW BUSINESS The April Board meeting will be held on April 12th. The Board discussed the 1984 Texas Library Assn. ballots which had been sent to all the Board members. The Board members expressed their appreciation for the opportunity to meet with the City Council prior to the Board meeting to discuss future needs of the Library. The Librarian circulated a survey which she had prepared for the Assistant City Manager, comparing the size. of the Euless Public Library to other area libraries. The Board was very pleased with the Library coverage included in the Spring Recreation Department Bulletin. The Librarian reminded the Board members of the Texas State Library workshop for library board members to be held in Weatherford on May 1, 1984. The Librarian requested volunteers to help with a Building Use/Library Service Survey and Materials Availability Survey to be conducted in the Library the week of April 9-14. Each of the Board members indicated a time they would be available to assist with the survey. _ In response to a request from the Assistant City Manager to review possible revenue generating services, a number of items were discussed but no formal action was taken by the Board regarding increase in fees or institution of fees for any library services. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m.