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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-12-01 Regular Meeting Euless Public Library Board of Trustees December 1, 1983 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Euless Public Library Board of Trustees was called to order at 7: 15 p.m. by Chairman Sonja Adams in the Fuller Room. Members Present Members Absent Bill Foreman Rod Ashford, excused Chuck Canton Brenda Ashford, excused David Salle , Sue Eichelberger, excused Staff Present Betty Yarbrough, Librarian APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the meeting of November 3, 1983 were approved with the following typographical corrections: (a) p. 1, line 1 of Approval of minutes - October (b) p. 1, line 1 of Statistical Report -an increase (c) p. 2, line 2 of item 3 under New Business members LIBRARIAN'S REPORT A. Statistical Report Total circulation for November was 8,572, an increase of 18% over the same period last year. There were 326 registrations in November, with 80 out of the city and 6 out of the county. Twelve requests for interlibrary loans were made, with 14 items received. There were 325 in-house reference questions and 391 by telephone. Fifty-two reserves were checked out. Videocassettes were checked out 649 times and video games 194 times. Micro computers were checked out 17 times, cameras 2 times, and 16 art prints were checked out. B. Genealogy Room There were 57 visits to the Genealogy Room, with 13 (23%) being from Euless. C. Children's Services There were 10 story time sessions, with 176 children and 24 adults attending. There were two special film programs for 23 children and 5 adults. D. Volunteers Two volunteers contributed a total of 14 hours in November. Euless Public Library Board of Trustees-Regular Meeting December 1, 1983 - Page two E. Reports and Meetings The Librarian attended meetings of the American Library Association Local Arrangements Committee, the Automation Committee and the Adult Basic Education Council. She reported that since July 1, 1983, 125 persons had enrolled in the Adult Basic Education Program at the Library and 20 G.E.D. 's had been awarded. Mrs. Yarbrough also attended, along with Lynn Shackelford of Public Works, a workshop on planning library buildings. Committee Reports Chairman Sonja Adams reported that the Friends Used Book Store at the Community Center would continue until December 17. Communications The Chairman circulated minutes of Hurst Library Board Meetings. Unfinished Business The Librarian reported that the new book drop cover has been installed and no problems were detected during recent rains. New Business Reference Librarian Sally Cook and Sue Morrow, head of Circulation, attended the six-week training session for supervisors sponsored by the City. At the end of that workshop all the Library staff attended a session for all City employees who have direct contact with the public. Following an inquiry from Bill Foreman, the Chairman asked that he investigate the procedure for having the Genealogy Room named in honor of an ind vidual. Adjournment There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.