HomeMy WebLinkAboutLIB 2008-05-15 MinutesMINUTES OF THE LIBRARY BOARD
OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
HELD IN THE LIBRARY BOARD ROOM
LOCATED AT 6720 NORTHEAST LOOP 820
Present: Kay Schmidt
Don Tipps
David Nelson
Avis Crisp
Mike Madar
Absent: Mary Shilcutt
Jane Birkes
Kathy Antropik
Staff Members: Steve Brown
Kelly Preston
May 15, 2008
Chair
Board Member
Vice-Chair
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Alternate
Library Director
Administrative Secretary
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Kay Schmidt called the meeting to order May 15, 2008 at 6:01 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the March 20, 2008 meeting were approved as written.
LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Mr. Steve Brown updated the Board on the following:
Circulation was up in April even though the Library was only open ten days in April.
Staff is preparing a book order to keep up with the high demand for current materials.
Even though circulation and library visits will likely be lower because of the newly
increased loan period from two weeks to three weeks, it provides better service to the
public.
Vice-Chair David Nelson asked if the self-checkout stations are being used. Mr. Brown
said they are being used, and he will have a better idea of the percentages by the end
of May when the Library has been open an entire month. Mr. Brown anticipates a
minimum of 50% check-outs at the self-check stations.
Vice-Chair David Nelson asked why the book shelves in the Spanish section are empty,
Mr. Brown said the collection was started with grant funding over four years ago, and
was recently weeded before the move to make room for more current Spanish
materials. The new library has more space and room for expansion for the Spanish
collection, and new materials will be purchased over the next few months. Mr. Nelson
asked if the City's demographics are considered when purchasing library materials. Mr.
Brown said the Library does consider demographic data, but noted the 2000 census
information is now at least eight years out of date.
Mr. Don Tipps mentioned that Birdville Historical Society is looking for a place to house
their items. Steve said borrowing some items would add interest to the local history
room.
The Library Board reviewed and verified that the Brinkley Children's Library sign is
correct.
REVIEW AND DISCUSS 2003 - 2007 PLAN OF SERVICE
Mr. Brown recommended the Board to review the 2003-2007 Plan of Service and make
recommendations for the 2008-2012 Plan of Service over the next few Board meetings.
The Board discussed eight Library Goals including Facilities, Staffing, Collections,
Reference and Information Services, Services to Children, Technology and Access,
Access through Cooperation, and Serving the Whole Community.
NEXT MEETING DATE
To be announced
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Kay Sch idt, Chair
ATTEST:
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Kelly Preston, dministrative Secretary