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MINUTES
MARCH 26, 1986
The North Richland Hills Library Board met March 26 at 3:30 p.m. in
the Cable Studio.
The meeti.ng was called to order by Vice-Chairman Mickey Oxford.
The minutes of the February 26 meeting were approved as written.
Library Director Arlita Hallam shared the following library news:
The output measures survey has been completed, but the results
have not yet been compiled.
Most of her time recently has been spent working on the 1986-87
operating budget and the decision packages.
The library is now providing outreach service to the Four Seasons
Nursing Center. This program will be coordinated by volunteer -
Pat Serratt and staffed by volunteer Pat McEntire.
The Volunteer Tea will be held April 22 at 10:15 a.m. for the tour
of the new facility and 11:30 a.m. for refreshments.
TLA reservations have been made for the luncheon on Wednesday,
Apri1 9, at 11:45 a.m.
The first two "Texas Voices" programs have been very well
received by the communitiy. Flyers were handed out to the
members for Elmer Kelton's visit on April 3.
NTLS Representative Lynn 0'Day reported that she and Arlita Hallam
attended a meeting in Nocona, Texas on March 6. Cindy Lea Arbelbide
has resigned as director of NTLS. Lynn has been asked to serve on
the Hospitality Committee for the TLA Convention in Fort Worth on
April 8-11.
The Board viewed the Iatest Iibrary plans with furniture placement.
The Church of Christ is expected to vacate by August. Renovations
will begin at that time with a January, 1987 relocation date. Arlita
is currently working with the architect and engineer on the electrical
system requirements.
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March 26, 1986
Discussion ensued on revision of library policies with the following
results:
Meeting Room Policy: Mickey Oxford presented a draft of a
proposed "Library Auditorium Use Guidelines," prepared by
the Meeting Room Policy Committee chaired by Mickey. Follow-
ing discussion and amendment, the Board accepted the rec-
ommendations. Moved (Jan Daniels)/Seconded (Mattie Be11e Lewis)/
Carried to approve as amended.
Circulation Policy: Following discussion and amendment, the
Board decided to accept. Moved (Bob Courser)/Seconded (Mattie
Belle Lewis)/Carried to approve as amended.
Library Card Policy: Following discussion and amendment, the
Board decided to accept. Moved (Bob Courser)/Seconded (Lynn
0'Day/Carried to approved as amended.
Materials Selection Policy: After discussion and amendment,
the Board decided to accept. Moved (Bob Courser)/Seconded -
(Jan Daniels)jCarried to approve as amended.
Arlita Hallam distributed copies of the proposed "Information
Services" policy which will be placed on the April agenda. When
revisions and approval have been completed by the Library Director
and the Library Board, the "Library Policies" wi11 be submitted to
the City Manager for final approval.
By consensus of the Board and as instructed by Vice-Chairman Mickey
Oxford, the library secretary wi1l in the future distribute copies
of the Library Board minutes to City Council members.
A meeting for prospective "Friends" members has been arranged by
Chairman Kay Schmidt for Wednesday, April 2, 10:00-11;00 a.m. at
the Church of Christ in the Recreation Center, Room 5.
The next meeting wi11 be April 23, 1986 at 3:30 p.m. in the Cable
Studia.
This meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
Present: Members: Mickey Oxford, Bob Courser, Jan Daniels,
Lynn 0'Day, Mattie Belle Lewis
Library Director: Arlita Aa11am
Library Secretary: Brenda Lewis
Absent: Kay Schmidt, Po11y Brinkley
Respectfully submitted,
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Brenda Lewis