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CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES
May 19, 1994
CALLED TO ORDER:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Polly Brinkley, Jan Daniels, Jay Bradshaw, Mary Shilcutt, and Lynn
Waller (Absent: Shirley Goolsby and Kay Schmidt)
Jim Browne, Community Services Director; Wynette Schwalm, Library
Manager; Betty Russell, Assistant Manager; and Brenda Lewis,
Secretary
Chairman Jay Bradshaw at 7 p.m.
Motion carried to approve the minutes of April 21, 1994.
BOARD PRESENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
Jim Browne announced the resignation of Library Manager Wynette Schwalm, who has accepted the
position of manager at the Ridglea Branch of the Fort Worth Public Library System. Mr. Browne praised
Ms. Schwalm for her contributions during the past 11/2 years in making NRHPL the best Library in
Northeast Tarrant County as noted in the May 15 issue of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
Ms. Schwalm thanked the Board and expressed appreciation to an excellent library staff for all their help
during her time with NRHPL. Although she has enjoyed her time here, she would like to work more
closely with patrons and books and less as an administrator. Her new position will provide her with this
opportunity.
Mr. Browne stated that a proposed reorganization plan will be discussed at the City Council meeting of
May 23. The recommendation would make the Library a separate department reporting to the Deputy City
Manager. Mr. Browne asked for Board input and invited members to call him or C.A. Sanford with
questions, comments, or suggestions.
REPORT OF LIBRARY MANAGER: Wynette Schwalm
The 1994-95 budget requests include $119,250 for materials and decision package items for an automation
upgrade, additional shelving, and improved lighting in the public areas of the Library.
The Leadership Class of 1994 held graduation ceremonies recently and soon will be planning the itinerary
for next year's class.
Results of the Output Measures Survey last month were distributed and reviewed. 92 % of patrons surveyed
were pleased with Library hours, reference fill rates were good, and browsers found something to
read.
Library staff have been invited to tour the new Barnes and Noble book store soon to open in NRH.
REPORT OF ASSISTANT LffiRARY MANAGER: Betty Russell
Rolodex cards with Library information were distributed at the recent NRH business luncheon and included
in city employee paychecks. Ideas are being considered for a Library-related insert in the city water
bills.
PLAN OF SERVICE REVIEW: Following brief discussion on the progress of accomplishments and
suggestions to be incorporated into the 5-year plan update, Ms. Schwalm suggested and Board concurred
that the update be postponed until late fall or the following spring.
Next meeting was scheduled for September 15, 1994. Meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Brenda Lewis
Approved:
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