HomeMy WebLinkAboutLIB 2016-04-28 MinutesMINUTES OF THE LIBRARY BOARD
OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
HELD IN THE LIBRARY BOARD ROOM
LOCATED AT 9015 GRAND AVENUE
Present: Don Tipps
Donna Stallard
Jerry Sorenson
Kay Schmidt
Kathy Antropik
Avis Crisp
Karen Alexander
Holly Mitchell
Absent:
Staff Present: Cecilia Barham
Christine Evans
April 28, 2016
Chair
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Alternate
Library Director
Administrative Secretary
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Don Tipps called the meeting to order April 28, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ms. Crisp moved to accept the minutes; Ms. Stallard seconded; the minutes were
unanimously approved.
LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Ms. Barham reviewed the library's statistics from March 2016 with the board and answered
questions. She noted changes to the format of the statistics as well as explained a few new
data points the Library is tracking to the Board.
REPORT ON PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Ms. Barham reported on past Library events including:
• The Behind the Book event with Kathleen Grissom, which had over 70 attendees.
• The Mapping the Journey series presented by the Alzheimer's Association, which
has had approximately 30 attendees at 3 of the four weeks of the series.
• The annual AARP Tax Aide program; over 400 returns were completed this year.
• The Behind the Book event with "Hungry Girl" Lisa Lillien that was attended by over
200 people.
And upcoming Library events including:
• Free Comic Book Day on May 7.
• The Flutasia Flute Concert on May 9.
• The Spring Book Buzz event on May 25.
UPDATE ON THE MAKER SPOT
Ms. Barham discussed March 2016 usage statistics from The Maker Spot with the board.
Ms. Barham noted that the new statistics format includes statistics from The Maker Spot, so
there will no longer be a formal agenda item.
PERSONNEL UPDATE
Ms. Barham informed the board that interviews for two part-time technical assistants has
taken place and one candidate has been selected and hired. One more candidate will be
selected and hired soon. Ms. Barham also noted that an internal candidate for the open full -
time library clerk position will soon be selected.
NEXT MEETING DATE
The next meeting will be held on May 19, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the Library Board Room.
Meeting adjourned at 7:04 p.m.
ATTEST:
Kristine Evans,
Administrative Secretary
ADJOURNMENT