HomeMy WebLinkAboutLIB 2018-03-15 Minutes MINUTES OF THE LIBRARY BOARD
OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
HELD IN THE LIBRARY BOARD ROOM
LOCATED AT 9015 GRAND AVENUE
March 15, 2018
Present: Don Tipps Chair
Jerry Sorrenson Board Member
Donna Stallard Board Member
Holly Mitchell Board Member
Jennifer Bosley Board Member
Bill Wait Board Member
Absent: Kathy Antropik Board Member
Krina Traywick Board Member
Staff Present: Cecilia Barham Library Director
Cathy McNeely Administrative Secretary
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Don Tipps called the meeting to order March 15, 2018 at 6:00 pm.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ms. Stallard moved to accept the minutes; Mr. Wait seconded; the minutes were
unanimously approved.
LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Ms. Barham reviewed the library's statistics from February 2018 with the board and
answered questions.
REPORT ON PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Ms. Barham reported on past Library events including:
• The Maker Spot Community Build Lend a Hand event: over 30 volunteers
participated and 31 new 3D print prosthetic hands were made.
• Perot Tech Truck Science Activities event had 109 participants on 3/14.
• Bookend Painting Party event on 3/15: 45 participants made 45 bookends that will be
used in the YA section.
• Adult Services Computer Master Classes: Excel, Word, resume writing and online
safety classes are being offered during March.
• 2018 NRH Citizen Survey: The Library had an excellent 97% score in Quality of
Service, behind of Fire only and tied with EMT.
• Library budget update: this fiscal year the NHR City will have a flat budget. Dear
Reader service was eliminated, an adjustment to base request was made to the
Maker Spot needs. The Library is also conducting an image audit with patrons to
enhance the usage of our facilities.
• Maker Spot kits: all supplies have been ordered, delivered and will be ready for check
out by summer.
And upcoming Library events including:
• C.J. Box author event on 4/3 at 1:00pm.
• Mapping the Journey: four week caregiver workshop event in April.
• Adult Services Financial Literacy classes on 4/3 and 4/5 at 7:00pm.
• Adult Services Lunch and Learn event on 4/19 at 12:00pm.
PERSONNEL UPDATE
Yaika Sabat is the new Supervisor in Circulation. Ha Thai transferred to the Library Clerk
position in Tech Services and her Acquisition Clerk position, also in Tech Services, will be
posted next month. Two Part-Time Page positions were vacated as well.
NEXT MEETING DATE
The next meeting will be held on April 19, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the Board room.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 6:54 p.m.
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Cathya e McNeely Don ipps
Administrative Secretary Chair