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CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES
May 18, 2000
BOARD PRESENT:
Polly Brinkley, Janet Ball, Mary Shilcutt, Carol Benoit, Avis Crisp,
Eva Pereira and William Merrill (Absent: Lynn Waller)
Steve Brown, Library Director
Brenda Lewis, Administrative Secretary
Vice Chair Carol Benoit at 7:05 p.m.
Minutes of April 27, 2000 were approved as written.
STAFF PRESENT:
CALLED TO ORDER:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
REPORT OF LIBRARY DIRECTOR STEVE BROWN
The upgrade of the library automation system to the Millennium Release 2000 has begun. This
upgrade is a normal part of the Innovative Interfaces annual maintenance program to keep
current with the latest features and enhancements.
Reference staff is installing a security software program on the library's public computers. This
program will assist staff in managing user time on the computers.
Due to the lack of response to the posted part time children's librarian position, an attempt will be
made to increase the hourly pay to attract qualified candidates.
Library use continued strong in April with circulation totaling 34,562 items. Self Check accounted for
21.7% of new loans during the first full month of its operation.
Summer Reading Club registration begins on May 30. The theme this year is INVENT THE
FU TURE - READ.
REVIEW PROPOSED LIBRARY BUDGET FY 2000/2001
Mr. Brown submitted the first draft of the budget and will meet with city administration for review on
May 19. This year's proposal included a modest increase of less than 2%. The main focus of this
year's requests is additional funds to increase the library collection. Decision package items include
the self-serve gourmet coffee bar that was discussed with board recently, a public information kiosk
in a visible location to provide easy access to city information, and an increase in hours for a
technical services clerk to process new library materials. In response to patron requests, funds have
been included to begin a books-on-CD collection. Staff would also like to consider a start-up
collection of E-books. The next several budget year's requests will include planning for collections
and staffing of the new library. Mr. Brown responded to questions from board members.
Next meeting was scheduled for September 21,2000, with summer meetings only as needed.
Meeting adjourned at 8 p.m.
Brenda Lewis
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