HomeMy WebLinkAboutLIB 2014-11-13 Minutes MINUTES OF THE LIBRARY BOARD
OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
HELD IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
LOCATED AT 9015 GRAND AVENUE
November 13, 2014
Present: Avis Crisp Board Member
Kay Schmidt Board Member
Jerry Sorenson Board Member
Karen Alexander Board Member
Holly Mitchell Alternate
Absent: Don Tipps Chair
Donna Stallard Board Member
Kathy Antropik Board Member
Staff Present: Cecilia Barham Library Director
Christine Evans Administrative Secretary
CALL TO ORDER
Interim Chair Kay Schmidt called the meeting to order November 13 at 6:05 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ms. Crisp moved to accept the minutes; Mr. Sorenson seconded; the minutes were
unanimously approved.
LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Ms. Barham reviewed the library's statistics from July, August & September 2014 with the
board and answered questions.
REPORT ON WORK GROUP PROJECTS
Ms. Barham updated the group on the progress of the staff work groups:
• Customer Service: Ms. Barham reported that this group has scheduled a
training day for staff on December 10.
• Marketing, Outreach & Programming: This group has been working to plan
spring programs.
REPORT ON PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Ms. Barham reported on past Library events including:
• 3D Printer Expo
• Holiday Concert Series
REVIEW DISTRIBUTION OF FREE MATERIAL AND PUBLIC POSTING
POLICY FOR APPROVAL
Ms. Evans explained the need for this policy and answered questions from the board. The
board decided to take more time to review the policy and the approval process was tabled
for next month's meeting.
UPDATE ON THE MAKER SPOT
Ms. Barham gave a brief update on the grant funded Maker Spot. Construction on the space
is scheduled to begin on November 17, 2014 and staff are currently using grant funds to
purchase equipment and supplies for the space. Staff are also drafting policies for usage of
the space.
IMAGE AUDIT PROCESS
Ms. Barham informed the board that a work group had been created to assess the image of
the library and that this group had found some areas of improvement. Ms. Barham
explained a few of the changes that would be made and indicated that the changes would
take place sometime between the Christmas and New Year's holidays.
ZINIO DEMONSTRATION
This item was tabled for the next meeting.
NEXT MEETING DATE
The next meeting will be held on January 15, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. in the Administrative
Offices.
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ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Christine Evans, Don ipp
Administrative Secretary Chair