HomeMy WebLinkAboutLIB 2019-09-26 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 26, 2019
Present: Don Tipps Chair
Jerry Sorenson Board Member
Bill Wait Board Member
Holly Mitchell Board Member
Mary Robbins Board Member
• John Keigley Board Member
Kathy Antropik Board Member
Krina Traywick Board Member
Staff Present: Cecilia Barham Library Director
Courtney Kincaid Assistant Library Director
Cathy McNeely Administrative Secretary
Yaika Sabat Circulation Supervisor
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Don Tipps called the meeting to order September 26, 2019 at 5:57 pm.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments at this meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Tipps moved to accept the minutes, the minutes were unanimously approved.
LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Ms. Barham reviewed the library's statistics from April-August 2019 with the board and
answered questions.
NEW CATALOG SYSTEM & LIBRARY WEBSITE
Ms. Barham reported on Koha, the new catalog system that went live on 5/20, which
introduced the autorenewal feature. It also provides 24 hour support with a dedicated server
to the Library. Ms. Barham also introduced the new Library website that went live on 9/24
and answered questions from the board members.
NEW CIRCULATION POLICY
Ms. Barham reviewed the updated policy with the board members and requested an
addendum in the Fines and Fees section. Mr. Sorenson motioned, Mr. Wait seconded, and
the policy was unanimously approved and effective immediately.
REPORT ON PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Ms. Barham reported on past Library events including:
• Jennifer McMahon Author Event on 5/16 at 1:00pm with 51 people attending.
• Volunteer Appreciation Dinner Event on 6/14 at 6:30pm with 45 people attending.
• Mayor's Summer Reading Club: 2,807 participants read a total of 118,637 hours, and
247 items per hour were checked out during the summer reading months.
• Arts & Authors Gala Event on 9/6 at 6:30pm: 43 people attended the Friends of the
Library fundraiser that highlighted three Texas authors and one Texas artist.
And upcoming Library events including:
• Library Annual Book Sale on 10/4, 10/5, and 10/7.
• Road Runner 5K Fundraiser on 10/5 at 8:00am.
• Jojo Moyes Author Event on 10/16 at 1:00pm.
• Mid-Cities Teen Book Fest on 10/19 from 11:OOam-1:OOpm.
• Fall Concert Series on 10/14, 10/28, 11/11, and 12/16.
• SC Gwynne Author Event on 11/7 at 1:00pm.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Ms. Barham informed that a new carpet will be installed next year in August.
PERSONNEL UPDATE
Karen Raborn, Collection Manager and Technical Services Supervisor, accepted a job offer,
last day in the Library will be 10/11.
NEXT MEETING DATE
The next meeting will be held on October 21, 2019 at 6:00 pm in the Admin Office.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:15pm.
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