HomeMy WebLinkAboutLIB 2009-11-19 MinutesMINUTES OF THE LIBRARY BOARD
OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
HELD IN THE LIBRARY BOARD ROOM
LOCATED AT 9015 GRAND AVENUE
November 19, 2009
Present: Kay Schmidt Chair
David Nelson Vice-Chair
Don Tipps Board Member
Mary Shilcutt Board Member
Avis Crisp Board Member
Absent: Mike Madar Board Member
Kathy Antropik Board Member
Staff Present: Steve Brown Library Director
Kelly Preston Administrative Secretary
Jared Miller Assistant City Manager
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Kay Schmidt called the meeting to order November 19, 2009 at 6:01 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the October 9, 2009 meeting were approved as written.
LIBRARY USAGE AND STATISTICS REPORT
Mr. Steve Brown updated the Board on the following:
The number of reserves was just under 2,600 last month. Circulation is up 22%. The
collection size continues to expand in order to meet demand. Technical Services is
beginning to weed more heavily to meet collection growth. Children's DVDs will be
moved to the Children's Library so that more shelf space will be available for the DVD
collection. The Young Adult collection will be weeded to make room for more popular
titles.
June Brook, Circulation Supervisor announced her plans to retire at the end of February,
2010. June began working for the Library in 1981.
In appreciation of library volunteers, this year's Volunteer Luncheon will be held on
December 9th, 2009.
Loan Star Library grant funds have already been received this year. Part of the funds will
be used towards the purchase of new books and for the replacement of books on tape
with books on disc. The average cost of unabridged versions of books on disc is $75.
Amanda King, Reference Librarian, will be attending the Guadalajara International Book
Festival in November. Brodart, a book vendor used by the Library, will be supplying a
bilingual assistant at no cost to help purchase materials not only from Brodart, but also
from other vendors. Travel expenses will be partially paid by Loan Star Library grant
funds. The purpose of the trip is to expand the Spanish Language collection and to
establish relationships with publishers of Spanish Language materials outside the U.S.
The Small Business Development Center now has eleven laptop computers at the
Library. The computers will be used for training small businesses on programs like
QuickBooks and Business Plan. The Library will have access to the computers and will
offer more computer classes and programs.
Construction is underway on the park located on Grand Avenue across from the Library.
The park will be named "Stormy Plaza" after Stormy Mangham who was the owner of
Mangham Airport in North Richland Hills.
DISCUSS PLANNING OPTIONS FOR EXTENDING LIBRARY SERVICES
Mr. Steve Brown gave the Library Board a presentation on the planning options for library
services south of Loop 820. Options include a small, full-service branch, mini branch with
limited services, mini branch with electronic services, and a reading room. Steve
discussed the cost of each option, operation costs, and projected use levels.
NEXT MEETING DATE
The next meeting will be held on January 21, 2009 at 6:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Kay Sc midt, Chair
ATTEST:
Kelly Preston, Admin trative Secretary