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WILLIAM T. COZBY PUBLIC LIBRARY
LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES
August 9, 2007
The William T. Cozby Public Library Advisory Board met in regular session on Thursday,
August 9, 2007 in the administrative board room at the William T. Cozby Public Library.
1. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Chair, Douglas Johnson at 7:05
p.m. Other board members present were Meme Collins- Tabuena, Tom Trahan, Kathy Ross,
Marcia Raines, Morgan Griffin and Sarah LaFountain. Staff in attendance were Library
Director, Kathy Edwards, Assistant Library Director, Connie Moss and Sr. Administrative
Technician, Janet Lance.
2. APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES DATED May 10,2007: Tom Trahan moved to
approve the minutes and Marcia Raines seconded the motion. All were in favor and the minutes
were approved.
3. CITIZENS' APPEARANCES: None
4. LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
. Workload indicators: Circulation increased 4% and gate count increased 9%.
Internet use is up 5% including WiFi. Program attendance is down slightly as the
library has implemented a more controlled summer reading program this year.
. Harry Potter Party: The library hosted a very successful Harry Potter Party starting
at 10:30pm on Friday July 20,2007 and ending at 1:00am, Saturday, July 21,2007.
Invitations were sent out to patrons who had placed a hold on the book. Connie Moss
gave an update to the board about the happenings at the party.
. Summer Reading Program: The library had 1,278 children sign up to read this
summer. The library hosted 33 Summer Reading Programs that were attended by
2,334 children. This summer we had 73 volunteens who contributed 776 hours of
service helping during the Summer Reading Program.
. Comments/Suggestions: Suggestions relating to the acquisition of new books,
movies and periodicals were given to Public Services staff for evaluation and follow-
up. This month received comments on placing online holds, too many people on
computers, and renewing books that are on hold. Staff responded to all comments
and suggestions with contact information.
5. UPDATE ON NON-RESIDENCY CARDS: Connie Moss passed out a handout on the
"October Project" with information on the process of implementing the non-resident fees. A
special team has been created to investigate and present a recommendation for implementation to
the management team.
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6. INPUT FOR BOARD CHAIR REPORT TO COUNCIL: The library board report
presented to city council is on August 28, 2007. Input suggested was talking about the Summer
Reading Club and input to the Coppell 2030 process regarding the need for additional space and
programs. Kathy Edwards ask that Douglas Johnson let her know by Tuesday, August 14th, ifhe
will be unable to make the presentation that night.
7. ADJOURNMENT: Tom Trahan moved and Kathy Ross seconded to adjourn at 8:05
p.m. Carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Janet Lance
Sr. Administrative Technician
Approved as written 09/13/07
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