HomeMy WebLinkAboutLIB 2021-01-28 Minutes MINUTES OF THE LIBRARY BOARD
OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
HELD VIRTUALLY
January 28, 2021
Board Participants: Don Tipps Chair
Mary Robbins Board Member
John Keigley Board Member
Krina Traywick Board Member
Holly Mitchell Board Member
Pam Donahoo Board Member
Jerry Sorenson Board Member
Kathy Antropik Board Member
Staff Participants: Cecilia Barham Library Director
Courtney Kincaid Assistant Library Director
Cathy McNeely Administrative Secretary
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Don Tipps called the meeting to order on January 28, 2021 at 6:04 pm.
CITIZEN PRESENTATION/PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments at this meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Tipps moved to accept the minutes; all board members adopted it as presented.
LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Ms. Barham reviewed the Library's statistics from October-December 2020 with the board
and answered questions.
NEW CARPET INSTALLATION
Ms. Barham shared pictures with before and after the new layout and carpet. Major changes
were the shelf arrangement in the Adult Fiction and the Young Adult collection relocation to
The Maker Spot area.
AUTOMATED MATERIALS HANDLER
Ms. Barham showed a video of S.A.M (Sorter of All Materials), the automated handler that
was installed in December 2020 and checks approximately 2,000 materials per hour, saving
staff time and allowing them to assist patrons and help in Library events when needed.
POST-PANDEMIC STRATEGIC PLAN
Ms. Barham introduced the proposed plan the Leadership team made to reinstate services
in a staged rollout once pandemic orders are rescinded and the Library resumes in-person
events/programs. Ms. Mitchell, Ms. Traywick, and Ms. Donahoo commended the Library for
the initiative and well thought out document. Ms. Traywick motioned, Ms. Mitchell seconded,
and the plan was approved unanimously.
REPORT ON PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Ms. Barham reported on upcoming Library events including:
• AARP Tax Aide: in-person appointments were full on the first day of scheduling. They
will be every Thursday from 2/18-4/15.
• The Maker Spot TinkerCAD Basics: Valentine's box design WebEx meeting on 2/2 at
5:30 pm
• The Maker Spot Sewing Basics: Secret Pocket Pillow WebEx meeting on 2/4 at 3:00
pm
• Lego Challenge: building with Legos WebEx meeting on 2/10 at 4:30 pm.
• Take-it/Make-it Crafts: Valentine's WebEx craft party on 2/12 at 4:00 pm.
• Pinterest Parties: Seed Paper Webex adult craft party on 2/16 at 3:00 pm.
• NRH Community Read WebEx meeting on 2/18 at 7:00 pm.
• The Maker Spot Intro to programming C++ WebEx meeting on 2/25 at 4:30 pm.
GENERAL INFORMATION
PERSONNEL UPDATE
No personnel updates were discussed.
NEXT MEETING DATE
The next meeting will be held on February 25, 2021 at 6:00 pm.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting at 6:59 pm.
adjourned
ATTEST:
Cathyan e Mc eely D n
Administrative Secretary Chair