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CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES
October 15, 1998
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BOARD PRESENT:
Polly Brinkley, Avis Crisp, Lynn Waller, Kay Schmidt, Mary Shilcutt,
Vicki Leslie (Absent: Carol Benoit, William Merrill)
Steve Brown, Library Director
Chairman Lynn Waller at 7 p.m.
STAFF PRESENT:
CALLED TO ORDER:
REPORT OF LIBRARY DIRECTOR: Steve Brown
The Library closed out the fiscal year 1998 with strong circulation figures, loaning a total of over
405,000 volumes for the year. This is approximately 7.6 volumes per capita, over 20% higher
than the national average.
An agreement has been reached with Innovative Interfaces to purchase a new library automation
system. Automation Consultant Dick Boss negotiated very favorable terms that included our
requirements plus others. The contracts are under review by City Attorney Rex McEntire and
will tentatively be on the October 26 council agenda. Delivery should be within 120 days of
contract signing.
Nancy Torres, who worked part-time last year at the circulation desk, resigned for health reasons,
and returned as an evening volunteer, has accepted the recently added position of full-time
circulation clerk.
Long-time employee Dawn Anderson has expressed her informal plans to retire in the new year.
She is preparing the adult services area and staff to ensure a smooth transition.
Mr. Brown distributed information on the Town Center project. The public forums planning process
for the project is in progress. The city is exploring the possibility of including a library among other
municipal facilities in the project. This could be an option for providing the needed library space for
the future. Mr. Brown responded to questions from members, and he said that he should know more
following a Friday meeting.
Mr. Brown reviewed with Board the current Library Internet Access Policy. Although the policy works
well, additional Internet stations will be added within a few months. Extensive discussion followed on
the current policy and areas that need revision. Following examination, consensus was to
incorporate into the current policy the recommendations and revisions that resulted from this
discussion.
In lieu of the election of officers, the Library Board members' wish was that the current chair and vice
chair serve another term. Chairman Lynn Waller agreed to extend his term as Chairman and Vice
Chair Carole Benoit, who was absent, will be requested to serve for 1999 as well.
Next meeting was scheduled for November 19, 1998. Meeting adjourned at 9 p.m.
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