BM 2013-01-10 LBWILLIAM T. COZBY PUBLIC LIBRARY
LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES
January 10, 2013
The William T. Cozby Public Library Advisory Board met in regular session on Thursday,
January 10, 2013 in the board room of the William T. Cozby Public Library.
1. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Chair Patricia Nicks at 7:02
p.m. Other board members present were Thomas Dwyer, Wednesday Foster, Karla Tabor,
Stephen Charters, Janet Koester, Saul Friedman, Emily Nance and John Boyd. Youth Advisors
Trinity Sullivan and Shashwat Chaturvedi were also present. Staff in attendance were Assistant
Director, Jane Darling and Sr. Administrative Technician, Kim McGrath. Since this was the first
meeting of the new term introductions were made around the table for the benefit of new
members.
2. ELECTION OF OFFICERS: Thomas Dwyer nominated Patricia Nicks for a second
term as chairman. Wednesday Foster seconded the motion, all were in favor and motion was
approved. Patricia Nicks nominated Wednesday Foster for a second term as vice-chairman. Steve
Charters seconded the motion, all were in favor and the nomination was approved. Thomas
Dwyer nominated Saul Friedman as secretary. John Boyd seconded the motion, all were in favor
and the nomination was approved.
3. ATTENDANCE EXPECTATIONS: Jane Darling went over the City Council's
expectations for Library Board attendance.
4. TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT: All Board members have completed this
requirement.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE NOVEMBER 8, 2012 REGULAR
BOARD MEETING: Thomas Dwyer moved to approve the minutes and Wednesday Foster
seconded the motion. All were in favor and the minutes were approved.
6. CITIZENS APPEARANCES: Jim Fitzgerald was a visitor.
7. LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Workload Indicators: Circulation was down 9% in December and the rest of the
statistics showed lower than usual numbers with the exception of programs. Jane
briefly spoke about the new and improved catalog which was upgraded in December
and is much more interactive.
• Programs: The library had some excellent programs in December. The harp concert
had 75 people in attendance, cookie decorating had 106 participants and Santa
Storytime drew 89 attendees. There is a new class on 3M eBooks which is being held
on Saturdays from 2-4 pm. Read to Rover, where children read books to service dogs,
is scheduled for January 19.
• CISD Library Cards: Jane explained the new library cards which are available to
non-resident CISD teachers and students for free. Check out is limited to five books
and no DVD's. The cards will expire annually on October 1.
8. LIBRARY BOARD MEETING DATES: A discussion was held on changing the
current meeting dates of the Library Board. Saul Friedman moved to change the dates that the
Board does not meet from June to August and continue to keep December and July as non -
meeting months. Karla Tabor seconded, all were in favor and the motion was approved. The
Board will not meet in July, August and December.
9. STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE: Jane talked about the Library's strategic plan and its'
collaboration with a citizen's committee and a group of UNT students who compiled information
and provided analysis in order to put together six goals. Staff input was used as well. The goals
are: collaboration, marketing, space, technology, services and sustainability. Three objectives
were named for each of the six goals. Discussion ensued.
10. YOUTH ADVISOR'S REPORT: Shashwat Chaturvedi gave an update on the book
exchange program at the Coppell High School library which is scheduled to begin in March.
11. DISCUSSION OF FY12/13 LIBRARY BOARD GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
Patricia Nicks went over the goals and objectives for the past year and reminded Board members
to bring their suggestions for this year's goals to the February meeting for discussion and voting.
Discussion ensued.
12. 501 (c) 3 FOUNDATION/FRIENDS GROUP: Karla Tabor reviewed the goals of the
Friends Group and efforts to revive the old Friends Group. Karla read a letter from a legislator which
was in response to her request to accelerate the application process with the IRS. Discussion ensued.
Patricia Nicks asked about a third board member for the Friends Group. Emily Nance volunteered
for this position.
14. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Patricia Nicks adjourned the meeting at 8:24 p.m.
Patricia Nicks, Library Board Chair
Kim McGrath, Sr. Administrative Technician
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