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NOKTH KICH�AND HILL
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
LIBRARY BOARD AGENDA
PUBLIC LIBRARY 9015 GRAND AVENUE
THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 2023
REGULAR MEETING: 6:00 PM
Held in the Library Administration office
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. PUBLIC COMMENTS
An opportunity for citizens to address the Library Board on matters which are
scheduled on this agenda for consideration by the Board, but not scheduled
as a public hearing. In order to address the Library Board during public
comments, a Public Meeting Appearance Card must be completed and
presented to the recording secretary prior to the start of the Board meeting.
C. ACTION ITEMS
C.1 Agprove minutes of the February 23, 2023 Library Board meeting.
C.2 Approve revised Study Room policy
D. DEPARTMENT UPDATES
D.1 Li_ rry Usage and Statistics February 03 eport
D.2 Past Library programs and events update
D.3 Upcoming Library programs and events update
E. PRESENTATION / DISCUSSION ITEMS
E.1 Discuss any personnel updates
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E.2 Discuss and consider date for next Library Board meeting
F. ADJOURNMENT
Certification
I do hereby certify that the above notice of meeting of the North Richland Hills
Library Board was posted at City Hall, City of North Richland Hills, Texas in
compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code on Friday, March 24,
2023 by 3:00 PM.
Traci Henderson
Assistant City Secretary
This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are
available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must
be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the City
Secretary's office at 817-427-6060 for further information.
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LIBRARY MEMORANDUM
FROM: The Office of the Library Director DATE: March 30, 2023
SUBJECT: Approve minutes of the February 23, 2023 Library Board meeting.
PRESENTER: Cecilia Barham, Library Director
SUMMARY:
The minutes listed are approved by majority vote of the Library Board members at
Library Board meetings.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Library office prepares action minutes for each Library Board meeting. The
minutes for the previous meeting are placed on the agenda for review and approval by
the Library Board. Upon approval of the minutes, an electronic copy will be uploaded to
the City's website.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve minutes of the February 23, 2023 Library Board meeting.
MINUTES OF THE LIBRARY BOARD
OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
HELD IN THE LIBRARY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
LOCATED AT 9015 GRAND AVENUE
February 23, 2023
Board Participants: Don Tipps Chair
Krina Traywick Board Member
Holly Mitchell Board Member
Mary Robbins Board Member
Kathy Antropik Board Member
Pam Donahoo Board Member
Jerry Sorenson Board Member
Absent: Margaret Nilz Board Member
Staff Participants: Cecilia Barham Library Director
Courtney Kincaid Assistant Library Director
Cathy McNeely Administrative Secretary
Mary Williams Acquisitions Clerk
Ha Thai Library Clerk
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Don Tipps called the meeting to order on February 23, 2023 at 6.00 pm.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments in this meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ms. Donahoo moved to accept the minutes, Ms. Antropik seconded, and the minutes were
unanimously approved.
LIBRARY STAFF INTRODUCTION
Ms. Barham introduced Mary Williams, Acquisitions Clerk, and Ha Thai, Library Clerk in the
Technical Services department, 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 statistics from January 2023 and answered questions.
NON-RESIDENT DIGITAL CARDS
Ms. Barham shared that non-NRH residents digital cardholders were impacting holds times
for digital content, causing a longer hold list. Since 2/21 the Library is no longer issuing
digital cards to non-residents and current ones have until 5/17 to get a physical library card
to continuing have access. The Library will send notices on 4/1, 5/1, 5/15, and 5/17 alerting
patrons of this change.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY FUNRAISING ACTIVITIES
Ms. Barham informed that the Friends of The Library Pop-up Book Sale on 2/21 raised over
$2,500, and their next fundraiser event will be on 4/15.
REPORT ON PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Ms. Barham reported on upcoming Library events including:
• Behind the Book author event with CJ Box on 2/28 at 1:OOpm.
• Celebrating Culture series with Reel Treble performance on 3/13 at 6:OOpm.
GENERAL INFORMATION
PERSONNEL UPDATE
Laramie Knox is the new part time Library Associate in the Circulation department. Liz
Brockman is retiring on 3/1 .
NEXT MEETING DATE
The next meeting will be held on March 30, 2023 at 6.00 pm.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 6.48 pm.
ATTEST:
Cathyanne McNeely Don Tipps
Administrative Secretary Chair
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LIBRARY MEMORANDUM
FROM: The Office of the Library Director DATE: March 30, 2023
SUBJECT: Approve revised Study Room Policy
PRESENTER: Cecilia Barham, Library Director
SUMMARY:
The staff revised Study Room Policy is presented and approved by majority vote of the
Library Board members at Library Board meetings.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the revised Study Room Policy.
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Study and Collaboration Room Policy
Adopted November 15, 2018; Revised July 22, 2021; Revised March 30, 2022
Statement of Purpose
The North Richland Hills Library has six study rooms and two collaboration rooms available as a shared
resource allowing equitable access to ibrary users. The North Richland Hills Library Patron Behavior Policy
applies at all times to library users in the 4udy rooms. Use of 4udy rooms does not constitute the Library or
the City of North Richland Hills' endorsement or approval of the purpose of use.
Priority for Use of Rooms
Priority for the use of the 4u4y rooms shall be the following:
1. Library events and classes or programs in which the Library is a sponsor, participant, or cooperative
agency
2. City Departments
3. Library users with reservations
4. l...ltrr~ary users without reservations
The Director of Library Services and Adult Services Department reserve the right to modify or cancel
reservations at any time based on Library and community priority or needs. If possible, Library staff will
attempt to give advance notice in the event a study room reservation needs to be canceled, rescheduled,
or moved.
General Rules of Use
The following Rules of Use apply to all 464y room users:
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current physical library card may use the North Richland fulls l...ltrr~ary rooms.
3. Please note that the 2nd floor is the quiet floor and that this designation applies to 4t4y rooms on the
2nd floor.
4. The Haruki Murakami and Toni Morrison collaboration rooms may be reserved solely for groups of 4
or more people.
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5. Study and collaboration rooms are available only during hours the Library is open. Therefore, users
must exit thSa4�room before the Library closes.
0. Collaboration rooms must have a minimum of four (4) people. To reserve a collaboration
room, please call the Reference desk at 8,17-427-6814 or email .
Reservations must be made a minimum of 24 hours in advance.
7. Cleanup must be included in the reservation time. If applicable, users must return the study rooms
to their original arrangement and return all borrowed materials or resources to the Reference or
Circulation desks.
8. Food and covered drinks are allowed in the study rooms.
9. The Library is not responsible for |OSt or stolen items. |tSnOS |Sft unattended in the 4u4y rooms will
be considered lost and placed in the Library's lost and found.
10. Abuse Of the t@Ci|idSS' viO|@dOO Of the Study and Collaboration ROOnO Policy, or failure to COnOp|y
with the decorum consistent with the Library's Patron Behavior Policy may result in the denial of
fUtU[S use of library facilities.
11. Users are responsible for any damages made tO the 4u4y room. Any damages tO the 4e�' room
facilities or their contents will be charged to the user or their guardian if the user is a minor. The
charges will be based on the cost of cleaning products, supplies, and services required to repair the
damages. Charges for any damages must be payable to the City of North Richland Hills.
,Oigibilily of Use
Anypersen or group registered as a patron with a nenFe6triGted aGGGunt andhGiding a GurFent
physical library Gard may use the North RiGhland i4lis Liljra#�ystudy reems.
Reservations
The Director of Library Services and Adult Services Department of the North Richland Hills Library
shall bS responsible for study and collaboration room reservations and use.
, Users aged thirteen (13) O[ older may reserve 4u4-w rooms uptO seven days iO advance online,
by phone at817-427-0814. orin person at the Reference desk. Library users without areservation
may verify the availability of study rooms and then make a reservation at the Reference desk.
, Library uSS[S may [SSSrvS 4u4y [OOnOS @ nO@xinOunO of four (4) hours per day, four (4) dnOSS per
week.
, Library uSS[S must check 4udwrooms in and Out at the RSfS[SOCS desk or the Ci[Cu|@dOO desk.
In addition, users must modify or cancel reservations through the Reference desk.
, |f@4w�w room reservation iS not claimed within 15 minutes, staff will cancel the reservation and
make the room available to others without notification. Library users are responsible for notifying
staff oflate arrival or cancellation.
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LIBRARY MEMORANDUM
FROM: The Office of the Library Director DATE: March 30, 2023
SUBJECT: Library Director Report
PRESENTER: Cecilia Barham, Library Director
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Library Director will report on key indicators for services and programs provided in
February 2023.
February 2023
This set of key indicators is for services and programs provided in February.
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LIBRARY MEMORANDUM
FROM: The Office of the Library Director DATE: March, 2023
SUBJECT: Past Library programs and events update
PRESENTER: Cecilia Barham, Library Director
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Library Director will report on past Library programs and events.
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LIBRARY MEMORANDUM
FROM: The Office of the Library Director DATE: March 30, 2023
SUBJECT: Upcoming Library programs and events update
PRESENTER: Cecilia Barham, Library Director
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Library Director will report on upcoming Library programs and events.
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BOOK CLUB PICKS
Enjoy lively discussions at one of our two book clubs for adults! The Book Break group will be
discussing Dear Mrs. Bird by AJ Pearce while books + brews will meet at What's on Tap to discuss One
Summer: America, 1927 by Bill Bryson.
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NRH 70th Anniversary: Flashback to the '50s
Celebrate the City of North Richland Hills' 70th Anniversary — '50s style!
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'50s-themed snacks, activities, a photo booth a fun craft for teens
and adults, and browse a display of popular books from the 50s. At
/, VENTYYEgp %� 4:30 PM, we'll host a special storytime featuring classic children's books
from the 1950s, and at 6:30 PM, there will be a 50s dance party for the
r young (and the young at heart)! Staff will be dressed up throughout the
day, and visitors are welcome to dress up in '50s-themed attire, too!
Teen's Guide to Adulting:
Resume Workshop*
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make an appealing resume to
impress employers using academic
Plant Prop & Swap 41��4"` �`` achievements. Samples of young
adult resumes will be shown, and
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attendees will receive interview
Get your cuttings ready; it's time for a preparation tips and tricks.
plant swap! Bring rooted or unrooted �''�dlv � Registration is required.
plant cuttings to swap for something For ages 15-18.
new. All plants should be clearly
labeled and pest-free.
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Essential Oil Roller*
Sa ft:ulyda y, Apihii :I.5* V1:00 AM Free Comic Book Day
Create a custom essential oil rollerball Seto uirday, IIIM y ':I.ut'0 ° 3:00 IIV II
from a list of recipes from sleep aid to Join us at the NRH Library to celebrate the joy of reading
headache prevention. Supplies are through comics! Enjoy family-friendly fun with themed activities,
limited; registration required. photo ops with costumed characters, a photo booth, and free
For ages 18+. comics while supplies last.
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LIBRARY MEMORANDUM
FROM: The Office of the Library Director DATE: March 30, 2023
SUBJECT: Library personnel updates
PRESENTER: Cecilia Barham, Library Director
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Library Director will discuss Library staff personnel updates (new hires, promotions,
and retirements).
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LIBRARY MEMORANDUM
FROM: The Office of the Library Director DATE: March 30, 2023
SUBJECT: April Library Board meeting date
PRESENTER: Cecilia Barham, Library Director
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Library Director will discuss and propose a date for the next Library Board meeting.