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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-03-11 Minutes Called Meeting of the Euless Library Board March 11 , 1968 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7: 15 P.M. by Chairman Lydia Browne, with the following members present: Messrs. George Scott and Wayne O'Daniel ; Mesdms. Ruby Harris and Lydia Broome. Also present: Mrs. Geneva Armstrong, Librarian. I . REPORT ON CIRCULATION A report on circulation figures for the months of January and February of 1968 was presented, and a comparison was made with circulation reports for the years 1966 and 1967. It was noted that circulation continues to climb -- the report indicating an increase of 2000 over the same period in 1967. Circulation figures for the months of January and February, 1968 are listed, as follows: January, 1968 February, 1968 Adult Non Fiction 960 1 ,018 Adult Fiction 1 ,498 1 ,370 Juvenile Non Fiction 1 , 181 1 , 162 Juvenile Fiction 1 ,757 1 ,549 Magazines 4 Total Circulation 5 5,099 Registrations 252 246 II . REPORT ON EXPENDITURE OF MONIES DONATED BY EULESS GARDEN CLUB Mrs. Geneva Armstrong submitted a list of garden club books which were purchased with monies donated by the Euless Garden Club. III . NOMINATION OF TRUSTEES FROM DISTRICT SEVEN FOR T.L.T.A. Mrs. Browne reminded the Members of the Board that a slate of officers from District Seven should be selected before the Texas Library Association meeting to be held in San Antonio during the month of April . (Page Two, Called Meeting of the Euless Library Board Meeting, March 11 , 1968) Mr. Wayne O'Daniai made the motion for Mrs. Browne to nominate trustees from District Seven, making a selection from those who plan to attend the Texas Library Association meeting. Mrs. Harris seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Scott and O'Daniel ; Mesdms. Harris and Browne Mays: None Mrs. Browne declared the motion carried. IV. VOLUNTEER PROGRAM FOR EULESS PUBLIC LIBRARY There was a discussion concerning the possibility of instituting a Volunteer Program to offset the critical need for extra help in the Euless Public Library. It was suggested by Mrs. Browne that a program be based on the program instigated by Fort Worth Public Libraries. Mr. O'Daniel made the motion that the Volunteer Program be implimented in the Euless Public Library as soon as possible. Mr. Scott seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mesdms. Browne and Harris; Messrs. Scott and O'Daniel Pays: None Mrs. Browne declared the motion carried. V. JOINT-USE OF PUBLIC SCHOOL LIBRARIES FOR SUMMER READING PROGRAM Mrs. Browne advised that City Manager Griggs has been approached by Mr. Harcrow, Assistant Superintendent of Hurst-Euless-Bedford Schools, concerning the use of school libraries, under the direction of the Euless Public Library, for a Summer Reading Program. The Board requested that more information be obtained concerning this matter. VI . TITLE I GRAN Mrs. Browne reported that the Title I Grant, in the amount of $4,000.00, has been received. Mr. O'Daniel made the recommendation that these monies be used to up-grade the Basic Collection in the Euless Public Library, per the starred items in the Wilson Catalog and according to the Five Year Plan. (Page Three, Called Meeting of the Euless Library Board Meeting, March 1l , 1968) Mrs. Armstrong stated that she objects to Mr. O'Daniel 's recommendation -- that, in her opinion, this would place a restriction on the purchase of books which are not in the Basic Collection. Mr. O'Daniei stated that he is of the opinion the monies should be used in the manner he suggested in order to fulfill the objectives set out in the Five Year Plan which was submitted with the application for a Title I Grant. Mr. Scott inquired if all monies received from the City and County had been encumbered. Mrs. Armstrong stated that, in her opinion, there is approximately $2,000.00 remaining in the fund. Mr. O'Daniel amended his recommendation to form a motion that the $4,000.00 Title I grant be used primarily to up-date the Basic Collection in the Euless Public Library, to include the purchase of micro film and tapes. Mr. Scott seconded the motion, end the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mesdms. Browne and Harris; Messrs. O'Daniel and Scott Nays: None Mrs. Browne declared the motion carried. VII . ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:30 P. 14. APPROVED: ATTEST: Chairman Secretary VF:dfh (Reproduced in the Office of the City Secretary.)