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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-03-02 Regular Meeting Euless Library Board March 2, 1978 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Euless Library Board was called to order at 7:40 p.m. in the Fuller Room of the Library by Chairman Dotty Ragley. Other members present were Messrs. Roy Blood and Bill McCray and Mrs. Sis Perkins. (Members absent were Mesdms. Norma Morelock and Inez Morrison. ) Also present were Mrs. Geneva Armstrong, Librarian, Mayor Pro Tem Willie Mae McCormick, and Mrs. Barbara Zieschang. VISITOR The visitor in attendance was Bonnie O' Brien. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting dated February 2, 1978 were not available, therefore they will be read at the next regular meeting. LIBRARIAN'S REPORT Mrs. Armstrong reported that the circulation record shows a decrease of -7.3%. She stated there were 109 attending the Story Hour. She also reported that there were 42 people attending the special film showing of "The Lorax". The Interlibrary Loan requests were 41 and material sent in response to requests were 43. There was a notice from the County Auditor that there will be $6,027.00 for library materials. Mrs. Armstrong reported that a book on aviation was given to the Library in memory of Stephen Douglass, and also $20.00 for a book in his memory. II . NORTH TEXAS LIBRARY SYSTEM It was reported that the North Texas Library System approved the transfer of $6,270.00 from the library materials category to the budget category. They also approved a correction to the By-Laws . The Fort Worth Public Library will use some of their money to implement a computerized circulation system. The Planning Committee reported the following items: (Page Two. Regular Meeting, Euless Library Board, March 2, 1978) 1 . That the audio cassette program be an optional part of collection enrichment and recommendation. 2. That microfiche readers be an optional purchase out of collection enrichment funds III . GENEALOGY SECTION Mr. Roy Blood read the first of two readings of the Policy for the Genealogy Room. Mr. Bill McCray moved that the Introduction stand as read. The motion was seconded by Mr. Blood and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. McCray and Blood, Mesdms. Ragley and Perkins Nays: None Chairman Ragley declared the motion carried. Mr. Blood moved to accept the Administration Section. Mr. McCray seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Blood, McCray, Mesdms. Ragley, and Perkins Nays: None Chairman Ragley declared the motion carried. Mr. Blood moved to accept Volunteer Assistance. Mr. McCray seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Blood, McCray, Mesdms. Ragley, and Perkins Nays: None Chairman Ragley declared the motion carried. Mr. McCray moved to accept the section Conflict. (Page Three, Regular Meeting, Euless Library Board, March 2, 1978) Mr. Blood seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. McCray, Blood, Mesdms. Perkins, and Ragley Nays: None Chairman Ragley declared the motion carried. Mr. McCray moved to accept the Policy for the Genealogy Room in its entirety. Mr. Blood seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. McCray, Blood, Mesdms. Perkins, and Ragley Nays: None Chairman Ragley declared the motion carried. Mrs. Perkins resported she has approximately thirty (30) volunteers for the Genealogy Room, and about sixty (60) people interested in starting a Genealogical Society for this area. She stated the Genealogy Room should be open for three (3) days only, to begin with. IV. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Chairman adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p.m. Dottie Ragley Chairman Sis Perkins Secretary Minutes retyped in form in Office of City Secretary.