HomeMy WebLinkAboutLIB 1994-04-21 Minutes
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
LmRARY BOARD MINUTES
April 21, 1994
CALLED TO ORDER:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Jan Daniels, Jay Bradshaw, Shirley Goolsby, Kay Schmidt, Mary
Shilcutt, and Lynn Waller (Absent: Polly Brinkley)
Wynette Schwalm, Library Manager; Betty Russell, Assistant Manager;
and Brenda Lewis, Secretary
Chairman Jay Bradshaw at 7: 15 p.m.
Shirley Goolsby moved, Jan Daniels seconded, and motion carried to
approve minutes of February 17, 1994.
BOARD PRESENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
In recognition of National Volunteer Month, the Board enjoyed refreshments and were awarded certificates
and token gifts of appreciation by Ms. Schwalm and Mrs. Russell.
REPORT OF LmRARY MANAGER: Wynette Schwalm
The 30-second American Library Association public service announcements were viewed. The spots will
run on NRH Citicable. A tag will follow each indicating that the message was sponsored by the
Friends of NRHPL.
Output Measures summaries were distributed and discussed by Board. Ms. Schwalm thanked those board
members who participated in this biennial patron survey to assess library services.
Balloons, brochures, and a drawing for a set of Great Books and a compact disk clock were among the
offerings at the library-staffed booth at the recent Adventure World Expo.
The Library's 4th Annual Great American Read Aloud included selections by Hardy Sanders, Jody Dean,
Dave Leiber, Pat Riddle, and A.W. Gray. The program was very successfully coordinated by
Dawn Anderson and Lynn O'Day.
The Civil War items displayed in the library display cases this month were provided by Children's
Coordinator Liz Logan and Mark Dolive, Civil War reenactors.
REPORT OF ASSISTANT LIBRARY MANAGER: Betty Russell
Library page Stacy McCurdy has resigned. The three evening and every Saturday position is now
available.
A recent demonstration of the Sirsi computer automation system that Mrs. Russell attended at the Southwest
Medical Center led to discussion with the Board on the advantages, disadvantages, compatibility,
support and maintenance of the Sirsi and Dynix systems.
SUMMARY OF LIBRARY ACTIVITIES: Wynette Schwalm summarized the recent and upcoming
library activities included in the board packet.
LIBRARY AUTOMATION SYSTEM: Extensive discussion followed on the options for the Library's
automation future. The Board visited the Keller Public Library last month for a demonstration by Library
Director Lisa Eaison of the Dynix system. Among the automation options are the Dynix, Sirsi, or Gaylord
system for a stand-alone system as recommended last year by a consultant from NTLS, a link with Fort
Worth/Keller/Haltom City, or a link with local libraries in a cooperative association. Ms. Schwalm will
contact the local libraries and recommend that Dynix and Sirci be asked for quotes to present to city
administration. Ms. Schwalm will submit the library automation upgrade as part of the library decision
package requests for the FY94-95 budget. She will report on the status of the study at the May board
meeting.
Jay Bradshaw announced the resignation of board member Rosemary Herod effective April 14.
Next meeting was scheduled for May 19, 1994. Meeting adjourned at 9: 15 p.m.
Brenda Lewis
Approved: . .
Date: .:=iJ I q I q <J
Board Chair: ~1 --ßÆJ.M~w.... ~. .