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WILLIAM T. COZBY PUBLIC LIBRARY
LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES
March 9, 2006
The William T. Cozby Public Library Advisory Board met in regular session on Thursday,
March 9,2006 in the program room at the William T. Cozby Public Library.
1. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Chair, Tom Trahan at 7:03 p.m.
Other board members present were Melissa Hall, Douglas Johnson, Kathy Ross, Beth Sparks,
Wendy Dunn, Meme Collins-Tabuena and Morgan Griffin. Staff in attendance were Library
Director, Kathy Edwards, Librarian Supervisor, Ellen Ko and Administrative Technician, Janet
Lance.
2. APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES DATED February 9, 2006: Melissa Hall
moved to approve the minutes and Douglas Johnson seconded the motion. All were in favor and
the minutes were approved.
3. CITIZENS' APPEARANCES: None
4. LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
. Workload Indicators: Overall circulation increased 17%. On March 8 the staff
started Ones Upon a Time Storytime for ages 12-24 months. The library staff have
implemented the Downloadable Audio Project with a download station in the library.
The library has received the TMLDA Achievement of Excellence in Libraries Award.
The Award will be presented to the Library at the March 28 council meeting. Kathy
ask that the board members who plan to attend let her know in advance, so that their
names may included in the mayor's script. Tom Trahan and Melissa Hall stated that
they would be attending.
. Budget/Five Year Plan: The staff is currently working on the budget for FY 06/07.
The Budget will be flat with the exception of electricity.
. Comments/Suggestions: Suggestions relating to the acquisition of new books,
movies and periodicals are given to Public Services staff for evaluation and follow-
up. Staff personally contacts those who leave contact information for all suggestions.
5. LIBRARY FOUNDATION: The Articles ofIncorporation have been mailed to Austin
and once received the next step will be to meet and discuss the IRS form to create the
foundation.
6. ACCESS SERVICES: Ellen Ko Librarian Supervisor of Access Services discussed the
process for acquiring and processing materials.
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7. ADJOURNMENT: Melissa Hall moved and Beth Sparks seconded to adjourn at 8:00
p.m. Carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Janet Lance
Administrative Technician
Approved as written 4/13/06
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