HomeMy WebLinkAboutLIB 1986-01-29 Minutes NORTH RICHLAND HILLS LYBRARY BOARD
MINUTES
JANUARY 29, 1986
The North Richland Hi11s Library Board met in the Director's Office
on Wednesday, January 29, at 3:30 p.m.
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Kay Schmidt.
The minutes of the November 20 meeting were approved as writCen.
Arlita Hallam distributed a flyer with information concerning the
"Texas Voices" book discussion programs. Al1 dates and speakers
have been confirmed, and we are looking forward to good turn-outs
for the events.
Arlita also reported that Christi.ann Dykstra, children's librarian,
has "New Baby" packets and "Newborn Texas Certificates" available for
babies born in this sesquicentennial year. The library is also ex-
pecting R. T. Texadillo to visit the library and the Texas Gift Shop
on February 1.
• Ma.rcia Duncan Lowry has accepted a position with the Hurst Public
Library. Arlita announced that Barbara Thede has been selected to
replace her as adult services librarian.
Kay inquired of Arl.ita how the proposed federal budget cuts might
affect libraries. Arlita responded that it was too early to tell,
but she is working with area libraries to explore ways of sharing
resources in the event of major cuts in LSCA funding.
The Board viewed and discussed the architect's blueprints for the new
facility with Arlita. Kay coimnented how pleased she is that so few
alterations are necessary. Arlita hopes to have all the major
structural work necessary funded with the bond money. According to
figures from the Church of Christ`s records, just to keep the building
heated, cooled, lighted and cleaned is going to cost approxima.tely
$250,000 a year. Arlita expressed how pleased she is with how the
planning is progressing.
Mickey Oxford inquired about the computer facilities. Arlita stated
that the Iibrary is going to purchase an IBM 36 mainframe.
There £ollowed a discussion of the re-organization of the "Friends of
the Library" group. Arlita read a list of names from the sign-up
sheet that had been placed on the circulation desk. She suggested
forming a steering committee to contact prospective members. Kay
responded that she would make the initial contact with the people
on the list and report at the next meeting.
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January 29, 1986
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The library is now in the process of revising the policies and pro-
cedures for all departments of the library. The policies which
require Board action will be included in the next Board mailing.
According to Arlita, output measures are more than just statistics.
Some examples are actual reference questions answered, material
availability when the patron needs it, time span in ordering and
receiving interlibrary loans, in-house library usage, etc. The
library staff will be working on output surveys in the next few
months.
Ka.y Schmidt introduced guest, George Angle, president of the North-
east Fine Arts League. The League is a non-profit, volunteer organ-
ization of approximately 50 members who have a common interest in the
arts. The group meets at the Haltom-Richland Chamber of Commerce. -
Mr. Angle met with the Board to request consideration of ma.king avail-
able a portion of the new facility for presenting cultural events such
as plays, recitals, exhibits, etc. to the community by various groups.
He also expressed interest in a section for community cultural classes.
After viewing the blueprints with the Board, Mr. Angle thought the
"Chapel" section would be ideal. Arlita mentioned that the classroom
areas in the "Chapel" end of the building have been allocated to
, Parks and Recreation. The Board pointed out that rehearsals or classes
could not preclude other events, but would have to be scheduled on the
library's master calendar. The consensus was that the Board would be
- in support of this idea in general. It was suggested Mr. Angle visit
the Church of Christ and examine the available areas and meet with
Dennis Horvath and Parks and Recreation to present his ideas.
Arlita distributed the TLA Annual Conference program schedule. She
requested that any member interested in attending get in touch with
her so that reservations can be arranged.
The next meeting will be February 26, 1986 at 3:30 p.m. in the Cable
Studio.
This meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
Present: Members: Kay Schmidt, Mickey Oxford, Polly Brinkley,
Jan Daniels, Mattie Belle Lewis, Lynn 0'Day
Library Director: Arlita Hallam
Library Secretary: Brenda Lewis
Guest: George Angle, President, Northeast Fine Arts League
Absent: Bob Courser
Respectfully submitted,
Brenda Lew s