HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-05-09 E"ULESS PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Regular Meeting - May 9, 1973
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Euless Library
Board of Trustees was called to order at 7 P.M. in the Puller Room
by Hugh Waite, vice-chairman. Members present were as follows:Mrs.
Richard Kjell, Mrs. Bernard Mathews, Mrs. Barbara Zieschang, Hugh Waite,
George Barrowcliff, Carl Haskins.
Also present was Mrs. Geneva Armstrong,
Librarian.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT
Mrs. Armstrong reported that the adult
circulation was 3,628, the juvenile was 2,228, bringing a total of
5,856. The fines collected were $124.15, copy machine $62.40, a gift
of $5.00 (Oak Crest Womens Club) , books lost and paid $13. 10, bringing
a total of $204.65. There were 74 adults registered, 64 juveniles,
bringing a total of 138 new registrations. 65 overdue notices were
sent out.
The memorial book COUNTY COURTHOUSES in
honor of Mr. O' Daniel has been received.
A workshop on Services for Adults was attended
by Mrs. Armstrong. The Library Systems Act forms have been received.
A request for slides on Use of the Library by Senior Citizens has been
received.
Mrs. Tommy Graves suggested that CHILD'S
PLAY by Kate Christie not be returned to the shelves. The book was
reviewed and it was decided that in comparison with many other novels
in current use, many with awards, the objection was not justified.
The book cover was water damaged while check out by Mrs. Graves, and
it will be rebound and returned to the shelf.
Objections have been received because of
the policy of the library concerning time limit on overdue books, i.e. ,
a book placed in the book drop after the library is closed is considered
to be returned on the next day the library is open. After some dis-
cussion,
the board voted to continue the present policy.
The questionaire on library services as g'
prepared by Mrs. Armstrong was present to the Board along with a cop: :
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of the questionaire Hurst Library recently used. The Board will con-
sideradditions although if the Mayor will include the questionaire
in his Newletter before the next Board meeting, we will approve this
one to be used. Mrs. Mathews will contact Mayor Krause concerning
this matter.
Mrs. Norma Massey is the new staff member
in the Library. Mrs. Armstrong received a Certificate of Appreciation
at the VOE Emplyoers-Employees Banquet,
SPECIAL COMMITTEE
Mrs. Mathews reported that the Library
hours and summer library locations will be included in the Parks
and Recreation Board's Summer Booklet.
MINUTES
r TES
The minutes of the April meeting were read
by Mrs. Mathews. With the minor change of the word "book" for "books"
in the iibrarian's Report, the minutes were approved as read. The
votes: ayes, all members present; nays, none.
FORT WORTH MAJOR RESOURCE SYSTEMS MEETING
Mrs. Zieschang reported that the annual
election meeting of the Ft. Worth MRS met on May 3 to elect two new
officers and meet the new delegates. Both Mrs. Lopin of Ft. Worth
and Mrs. Kirksey of Richland Hills were reelected to office. The
next regular meeting will take place July 12, 1973.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
New officers of the Board were elected as
follows: chairman, Hugh Waite; vice-chairman, Barbara Zieschang;
secretary, Mrs. Kjell; historian, Bonnie Mathews,
COMMENDATION
As his first act as chairman, Hugh Waite
suggested that we ask the City to write W. W. McCormick a letter
of commendation for his several years of faithful and useful attend-
ance on the Board. The Board approved his suggestion by acclamation.
PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE
Chairman Waite appointed a special committee
consisting of Bonnie Mathews and Carl Haskins to promote public
information concerning activities of the Library. Their first as-
signment was to be the Summer Libraries.
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ADJOURNMENT
The motion to adjourn was made by George
Barrowcliff, seconded by Bonnie Mathews. Chairman dec1Ared the
meeting adjourned at 8: 15 P.M.
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