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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLIB 1995-01-19 Minutes CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS LffiRARY BOARD MINUTES January 19, 1995 BOARD PRESENT: Polly Brinkley, Shirley Goolsby, Avis Crisp, Lynn Waller, and Kay Schmidt (Absent: Jan Daniels, Jay Bradshaw and Mary Shilcutt) Larry Cunningham, Assistant City Manager; Mark Gretchen, Library Director; and Brenda Lewis, Secretary Vice Chair Kay Schmidt at 7:05 p.m. Minutes of November 17, 1994 were approved as written. STAFF PRESENT: CALLED TO ORDER: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Library Director Mark Gretchen introduced recently appointed Assistant City Manager Larry Cunningham. Among Mr. Cunningham's new duties will be supervision of the library department. Mr. Cunningham said that he is looking forward to working with both Mr. Gretchen and the Library Board. REPORT OF LffiRARY DIRECTOR: Mark Gretchen Statistics for November reflected an increase of 5 % in circulation and 2 % in reference. The December figures showed little change from the same time the previous year. The bids for the lighting project came in over the budgeted amount. The consulting engineer will prepare new specifications that will produce the same lighJ levels as the original plan, but which are within the funds allocated for this project. Recent personnel changes include the resignation of Circulation Clerks Dolores Womble (8 year employee) and Sara Richter (3 year employee). Plans are in progress for replacements for these positions. New procedures for a "Citizen's Request for Reconsideration of a Library Material" were developed which will provide a first-step method of resolving the matter informally. The patron will be offered the comment form only after a supervising librarian has discussed the problem with the patron. Completed forms will be reviewed by the Library Director for response. The National Voter Registration Act now requires libraries to offer this service to patrons. All new library card applicants or renewals of voting age must be asked if they would like to register to vote. They may say no, take a card with them, or complete the card with staff assistance, if needed. The completed cards will be mailed by library staff. As city hall will be under renovation with restricted parking, early voting for the May 6 municipal election will be held at the Library. Bibliographic data conversion to MARC format continues in preparation for an automation upgrade. Library computer requirements will be included in the plans for city automation needs. A wiring problem due to the recently added shelving has resulted in building maintenance to recommend rewiring under the building. Staff are learning to "surf" the Internet in preparation to offering this service to patrons. CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES 2 REPORT OF ASSISTANT LffiRARY DIRECTOR: Betty Russell will be attending a class this semester on Thursday evenings. Her reports will be incorporated into the Library Director's Report. Extensive discussion followed on library automation possibilities. Shirley Goolsby reported that she is part of a BISD automation pilot program. The possibility of linking NRHPL with BISD was discussed. Mark Gretchen expressed interest in discussing the details with BISD staff at Ms. Goolsby's recommendation. As a result of a question on the December Friends meeting, brief discussion on the Friends of the Library followed. Mark Gretchen would like to work with the officers and membership on ways to reorganize and reactivate the group. Next meeting was scheduled for February 16, 1995. Meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. Brenda Lewis Approved: Date: J((u(~S Board Chair: ~ &7" Mt%..'9.