HomeMy WebLinkAboutLIB 2022-05-26 Minutes MINUTES OF THE LIBRARY BOARD
OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
HELD IN THE LIBRARY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
LOCATED AT 9015 GRAND AVENUE
May 26, 2022
Board Participants: Don Tipps Chair
Pam Donahoo Board Member
Krina Traywick Board Member
Holly Mitchell Board Member
Jerry Sorenson Board Member
Mary Robbins Board Member
John Keigley Board Member
Absent: Kathy Antropik Board Member
Staff Participants: Cecilia Barham Library Director
Courtney Kincaid Assistant Library Director
Cathy McNeely Administrative Secretary
Marcy Tannahill Digital Services Coordinator
Alejandra Lopez Library Associate
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Don Tipps called the meeting to order on May 26, 2022 at 6:01 pm.
CITIZEN PRESENTATION/PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments at this meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Sorenson moved to accept the minutes, Ms. Mitchell seconded, and the minutes were
unanimously approved.
STAFF INTRODUCTION
Ms. Barham introduced Alejandra Lopez, part-time Library Associate, and Marcy Tannahill,
Digital Services Coordinator, who briefly talked about their roles in the Library and answered
questions from the board.
LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORTS
Ms. Barham reviewed the Library's key indicators stats from April 2022 and answered
questions.
E-CONTENT PURCHASE REPORT
Ms. Barham presented e-content purchase models and their detailed information to the
board and answered questions. The board decided to keep this item for further discussion
at a future meeting.
REPORT ON PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Ms. Barham reported on past Library events including:
• Free Comic Book Day event on 5/7: 264 people attended.
And upcoming Library events including:
• Mayor's Summer Reading Club kick off on 5/31.
• Behind the Book Author event with Candice Millard on 6/14 at 7:00pm: 47 people
registered for the reception dinner
GENERAL INFORMATION
PERSONNEL UPDATE
There is a part-time Library Associate position open in the Circulation Department and a
Librarian position open in the Reference Department.
NEXT MEETING DATE
The next meeting will be held on September 22, 2022 at 6:00 pm.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:11 pm.
ATTEST:
Cathyann M Neely Do ipps
Administrative Secretary Chair
And upcoming Library events including:
• Mayor's Summer Reading Club kick off on 5/31.
• Behind the Book Author event with Candice Millard on 6/14 at 7:00pm: 47 people
registered for the reception dinner
GENERAL INFORMATION
PERSONNEL UPDATE
There is a part-time Library Associate position open in the Circulation Department and a
Librarian position open in the Reference Department.
NEXT MEETING DATE
The next meeting will be held on September 22, 2022 at 6:00 pm.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:11 pm.
ATTEST:
Cathyanne McNeely Don Tipps
Administrative Secretary Chair