Min - Library Board - 1995 - 08/01 - RegularLIB S
ALLEN PUBLICLIC LIBRARY BOARD
AUGUST 1, 1995
ALLEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
TWO ALLEN CIVIC PLAZA
ALLEN, TX 75002
1. The regular meeting of the Allen Library Board was called to order at 7:30pm by Betty Matthews.
Members present were Eric Liepens, Mary Walker, Don Wilson, Fria Dietrich, Julie Wilmoth and
Bob Flood. Also present were Barbara Buehler and Diane Flood, President of the Friends group.
B. The minutes from the June 6, 1995 meeting were reviewed. There was one correction made - the
spelling of Gloria LaRovere's name. A motion was made by Don Wilson and seconded by Fritz
Dietrich for approval of the minutes as corrected.
III. Monthly statistical report/suggestion box. Barbara passed out the June & July statistical summaries for
review, as well as items from the suggestion box. Reference requests increased in both June & July
from the same period last year. Several items from the suggestion box were read and discussed.
IV Appointment of NETTS primary and alternate lay representatives. One representative and one alternate
are needed in attend NETTS meetings for this year. Julie Wilmoth will be the NETLS representative
and Fritz Dietrich will be the alternate. The first meeting will be held sometime in September.
V Diane Flood gave a report for the Friends. She reported that they had a meeting in July and that they
would be planning to have more cultural events for this year. They are planning to have a meeting with
a guest speaker sometime in October. This meeting will he open to the public and the speaker is to be
amounced. They plan to have 34 programs this year. There will be a book sale on September 16.
There will be a preview for Friends members on September 15 from 6:00-8:OOpm and the sale will be
open on September 16 from 10:OOam-3:OOpm.
VI. Summer Reading Club. Barbara passed out the Summer Reading Club report compiled by the
Children's Dept. She noted that there had been an increase in the number of children participating but
they would like to increase the numbers in those that completed their goal. Barbara expressed thanks to
the Friends of the Library for their support.
VII Update on budget process. Barbara reported that areas of the budget will have in be cut due to the city
tax rate. The raw budget will go into effect October t
VIII. Staff Changes. There are several staff changes as a result of employees moving. Barbara is currently
advertising to fill two part time positions.
IX. Status of CIP projects. The immediate needs of more study tables and chairs, shelves and computer
terminal upgrades have either been purchased or are in the process of being purchased. The library has
received the grant for the installation of automatic doors to meet ADA compliance. The job will be
going out for bid on August 16.
X. The Circulation Policies & Procedures were reviewed. It was noted that the charge of age for adult
cards from 18 and older to 17 and older had already been made. In the area of "Reserving Materials" it
was noted that since item #2 had previously been deleted item #3 would now be #2.
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XI. Barbara reported that she will be promoting the library to two groups: local business people and middle
school and high school teachers. Barbara passed out Flyers that will be distributed and also explained
that rolodex cards with library number, etc. will be given out in an effort to let them know what the
library can do for them.
Barbara reported that the grant for leadership training had been declined but that they will try again!
XII. A motion was made by Mary Walker and seconded by Fritz Dietrich to adjourn at 9:lopm.
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