HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-11-21 Regular AeeLi y
of the
Euless Public Library Board
November 21 , 1968
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Euless Library
Board was called to order at 7:00 P. M. , in the Fuller Room of Euless Public
Library, by Chairman Anna Crouch. Members present are listed as follows: Messrs.
George Scott, Warren Fuller and Wayne O ' Daniel ; Mesdms. Ruby Harris, Anna
Crouch and Geneva Armstrong, Librarian. (Absent: Mr. Robert Soule)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the previous meeting, dated
August 22, 1968, were approved, with one correction, as follows:
ITEM VII : REPORT ON ADDITION TO MEMORIAL COLLECTION
Mrs. Armstrong reported that a
book entitled "John Wesley and the Christian Ministry"
by A. B. Lawson, has been placed on the shelf in memory
of the father and brother of former Library Board Member,
Mrs. Jym Pollard.
DISCUSSION OF TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE
MEETING IN DALLAS
In a discussion of the recent Texas
Municipal League Meeting in Dallas, November 10-12, 1968, Mrs. Crouch advised
that she surmises that officials from the City of Euless were in attendance;
however, the Librarian, Mrs. Armstrong, was not included. Members of the
Library Board were in agreement that the Librarian should plan to attend the
next Texas Municipal League meeting.
II .
DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED TEXAS
LIBRARY SYSTEMS BILL
The proposed Texas Library Systems Bill
was discussed by Members of the Board. All members were urged to cooperate
in contacting their Legislators concerning this Bill at the proper time.
III .
AMENDMENT TO BY-LAWS FOR
EULESS 'LIBRARY BOARD
Article IV, Section 5 of Euless Library
Board By-Laws was discussed by Board Members.
(Page Two, Reqola, \ �| ; i� 6 Novembmr % 1968)
(page
Wayn� made the motion to amend
Article |V, Section 5, Euless Lftrary Board By-law, to read, as follows:
"The Historian shal { keep a permanent re,:ord of the activities
of the Board. The Historian and/or Librarian shall attend to
ail pub ■ icity releas es concerning the Euless Library and the
Euless Library Board."
Mr. Scott Seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows .
Aye*: Messrs, D /Daniel and 6cmtt ; Mesdms. Harris , Armstrong and Crouch
Nar : None
Chairman Crcu: h 6sc1red the motion r-arried and stated that the By-Laws shall be
changed accor6in9ly.
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L|8RAR|AN,8 REPORT
' ---� * SEE CORRECTION
CYrcu|stYon REGULAR MEETING
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JANUARY 16, 1969
July August September October
Adult non-fiction 936 832 83:; 937
Adult Fiction 2258 191 +
1650 7748
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Total 3144 2746 2483 2685
Juvenile non-fiction 2282 1477 576 693
Juvenile Fiction 3583 2791 1272
121 +
Total 5865 4268 1848 1907
GRAND TOTAL 9059 7014 4331 4592
(Adults - 63
Registrations 252 157 187 156 (Juvenile - 93
Mrs. Armstrong reported that a total of
194 new books were shelved during the month of October, with a break-down, as
follows:
Juvenile non-fiction - 13
Juvenile fiction - 46
Adult non-fiction - 112
Adult fiction - 24
(A copy of each of the monthly reports is filed in the Office of the City
Secretary)
(Pape Three, Regular Meeting of the Euless Public Library Board, November 21 , 1968)
Disposal of Duplicate Books
Mrs. Armstrong reported that gift books, of
which there are duplicate copies in the Euless Public Library, have been sent to
Autumn Leaf Lodge, in the City of Hurst.
Card Catalog Breakdown
Mrs. Armstrong reported that Library personnel
have separated the cards on ,juvenile Books from the others, in the Card Catalog;
however, further breakdown has not been accomplished at this time.
Mrs. Armstrong was requested to furnish a
report giving the approximate number of man hours necessary for finalization of
this breakdown.
Five Year Plan
Mrs. Armstrong reported that 2, 177 Titles
have been added to the library collection. She advised that the juvenile and
reference collections have been upgraded by purchasing starred and double starred
items. Two sets of encyclopedias have been added to the young people's
collection, subscriptions to two newspapers have been added and additional
personnel has increased the Library Staff.
Micro-film of Periodicals
Mrs. Armstrong advised that an order has
been placed for twenty-five (25) new periodicals , which will result in a total
pf thirty-four (34) for the Library. Mrs. Armstrong reported that microfilm of
these periodicals may be ordered at the end of the year.
New Staff Members
Mrs. Armstrong reported that at the
beginning of October, 1968, one full time employee and one part-time employee
were added to the Library Staff.
V.
ANNpyNCEMENT OF GIFT FROM SEE CORRECTION - REGULAR MEETING
IpCAL LIONS CLUB JANUARY 16, 1969
An announcement was made that the local
Lions Club has a new typewriter, 28 Bulletin type, and sealer labeler, for
Euless Public Library. The value of this gift is estimated to be approximately
$500.00.
(Page Fnur', Re ap 1 sr Meet i n a of the Eu 1 ess Public L i b Novernbe X21 1968)
VI .
REPORT ON T,L.T.A. ROUNDTABLE,
DISTRICT VII .
A written report was presented on the Texas
Library Trustee Association Roundtable for District VII , held on October 26. l968.
(Copy of report on file in Office of the City Secretary)
VII .
TEXAS LIBRARY ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP
Board members were requested to submit their
applications for membership to Mrs. Armstrong, for submitting to Euless City Hall .
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TITLE I FUND`;
The announcement: was made that applications
for Title I Funds should be filed no later than January I , 1969.
IX.
RESIGNATION OF BOARD MEMBER,
MRS . ANNA CROUCH
Mrs. Anna Crouch announced her resignation
as a member of Euless Library Board.
All Board Members present expressed their
appreciation to Mrs. Crouch for her assistance as a Library Board Member and
for serving as Chairman of this group.
X.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 P. M.
APPR0VCP:
ATTEST:
Chairman
Secretary
(Notes for minutes of this meeting were received in the Office of the City
Secretary at 9: 15 A. M. November 22, 1968. Edited and reproduced in the Office
of the City Secretary.)
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November 25, 1968