BM 2003-11-13 LBWILLIAM T. COZBY PUBLIC LIBRARY
LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES
November 13, 2003
The William T. Cozby Public Library Advisory Board met in regular session on Thursday,
November 13, 2003 in the boardroom at the William T. Cozby Public Library.
1. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Chair, Saul Friedman at 7:00
p.m. Other board members present were Pamela Bennett, Melissa Hall, Charles Petty, John
Reenan, Thomas Trahan, Sarah Drake, and Tarun Koshy. Douglas Glantz arrived at 7:45. Staff
in attendance were Library Director, Kathy Edwards, Librarian Supervisor, Jane Darling and
Administrative Technician, Janet Lance.
2. READING AND APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES DATED October 9, 2003:
John Reenan moved to approve the minutes and Tom Trahan seconded the motion. All were in
favor and the minutes were approved.
3. DATE OF JANUARY, 2004 BOARD MEETING: Kathy informed the board that she
will be at the directors' retreat and that Connie Moss will be attending the meeting in January.
4. CITIZENS' APPEARANCES: None
5. INPUT ON CHILDREN'S LIBRARY PROGRAMMING: Jane Darling is currently
overseeing the children's department due to the departure of the children's librarian. Library
board members provided input and ideas for the children's programming and collection
development. Jane stated that she would strategically evaluate programming considering their
input and input received through the Long Range Planning process. She and her staff will visit
libraries with successful programs and define an overall plan that best meets Coppell's needs
6. LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Long Range Plan/Remodel: A Request for Qualifications for architectural services
was posted and advertised. Nine responses were received and will be evaluated. Once
an architectural firm is selected, a contract will be negotiated and brought to council
for approval.
Workload statistics: October's circulation increased 10%. Internet use increased
20% and gate count increased 9%. Interlibrary loan increased 49% and expected to
continue to increase. Staff are now in the process of weeding juvenile nonfiction
mysteries and science fiction/fantasy. The juvenile nonfiction weeding project is in
anticipation of interfiling with adult nonfiction.
7. ADJOURNMENT:
p.m. Carried.
Respectfully submitted,
John Reenan moved and Charles Petty seconded to adjourn at 8:05
Janet Lance
Administrative Secretary
Approved as Written 1/08/03
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