HomeMy WebLinkAboutLIB 2019-09-20 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
September 20, 2018
Present: Don Tipps Chair
Jerry Sorrenson Board Member
Bill Wait Board Member
Holly Mitchell Board Member
Krina Traywick Board Member
Mary Robbins Board Member
John Keigley Board Member
Absent: Kathy Antropik Board Member
Staff Present: Cecilia Barham Library Director
Courtney Kincaid Assistant Library Director
Cathy McNeely Administrative Secretary
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Don Tipps called the meeting to order September 20, 2018 at 5:58 pm.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Sorenson moved to accept the minutes; Mr. Wait seconded; the minutes were
unanimously approved.
NEW BOARD MEMBERS
Mr. Tipps welcomed new Library board members Mary Robbins and John Keigley. Present
Library board members and Library staff introduced themselves to the new members.
LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Ms. Barham reviewed the library's statistics from May-August 2018 with the board and
answered questions. Ms. Barham mentioned a 6-9% increase in circulation during this
period.
REPORT ON PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Ms. Barham reported on past Library events including:
• Behind the Texas Badge book event on 5/29 at 6:30pm: 157 people attended and
137 books were sold.
• Birdville Reads event on 6/2 from 9:OOam-12:OOpm at the BISD Sports Complex:
1 ,800 people attended.
• Jennifer Eagan Author event on 6/11 at 1:15pm: 137 people were present and over
100 books were sold.
• Mayor's Summer Reading Club: the Library had a record number of hours read —
118,058 hours with 2,699 total participants. Furthermore, the Library offered 72
programs/events in 8 weeks with 4,208 people attending. This year the Reference
Department also introduced summer programs for adults.
• Library Fall Concert Series: with the World Music theme this fall, the Library hosted El
Patio Flamenco performance on 9/10 at 7:00pm.
And upcoming Library events including:
• Computer Master Classes: fall lineup include Word, Excel and Internet Security.
• Library Annual Book Sale on 10/5-10/6 and 10/8.
• Mid Cities Teen Book Fest on 10/20, from 11:OOam-5:OOpm.
REVISED VOLUNTEER POLICY
Board members discussed and unanimously approved the proposed revision which will take
effect immediately
THE MAKER SPOT SERVICE MODEL CHANGES
Ms. Barham gave a brief history of The Maker Spot to new board members and explained
the new service model adopted that will generate revenue from memberships, fundraisers
and corporate sponsorships. Mr. Tipps and Ms. Mitchell complimented Ms. Barham for all
the achievements and services the Maker Spot provides to the community.
PERSONNEL UPDATE
The Circulation Department has two open internal positions: one part-time Circulation Clerk
and one full time Library Clerk. A part-time Librarian position is open in the Children's
Department.
NEXT MEETING DATE
The next meeting will be held on October 18, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in The Maker Spot.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
ATTES :
Cathya - McNeely Don Tip's
Administrative Secretary Chair