BM 2013-02-14 LBWILLIAM T. COZBY PUBLIC LIBRARY
LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES
February 14, 2013
The William T. Cozby Public Library Advisory Board met in regular session on Thursday,
February 14, 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 7:00
p.m. Other board members present were Thomas Dwyer, Saul Friedman, Stephen Charters,
Janet Koester, John Boyd, Emily Nance and Trinity Sullivan. Staff in attendance were Library
Director, Vicki Chiavetta, Assistant Director, Jane Darling and Sr. Administrative Technician,
Kim McGrath.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE JANUARY 10, 2013 REGULAR BOARD
MEETING: Janet Koester moved to approve the minutes and Saul Friedman seconded the
motion. All were in favor and the minutes were approved.
3. CITIZENS APPEARANCES: None
4. LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
• Workload Indicators: Printed book circulation was down 6% from last year while
eBooks has increased significantly. Internet usage was down while WiFi usage
increased. These numbers reflect an overall trend in the library with circulation of
printed material continuing to decrease while digital usage increases along with the
number of patron visits to the library. Jane said the library will be trying out a new
WiFi system for the City of Coppell.
• Programs: February program attendance was up. The library had its' best adult
program ever with 91 people attending Tea Time to hear speaker Rose Mary
Rumbley. Ebook tutorials have been well received with the next class scheduled for
February 22. The Pinterest class on February 9 also had a good turnout.
Capital Improvements Steering Committee: Vicki will provide an update when
available.
5. LIBRARY BOARD MARCH MEETING: The Board discussed changing the date for
the Library Board meeting from March 14 to March 21. Janet moved to approve the change and
Stephen seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion was approved.
6. STRATEGIC PLAN PRESENTATION: Vicki sought final approval of the Strategic
Plan by the Board before it is presented to the Council. Discussion ensued. Saul moved to
approve the Plan and Janet seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion was approved.
7. YOUTH ADVISORS REPORT: Trinity Sullivan spoke about ways to encourage
reading in schools. She suggested choosing books that have been made or have plans to be made
into movies to spark more interest among teens. Collaborating between the library and the school
district to have assigned book(s) at school coordinate with books being promoted at the library
through various programs was also mentioned.
8. LIBRARY BOARD GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: discussion ensued; the following
items were selected as the Library Board's Goals and Objectives for FY 2012/13:
• Support the advertisement and promotion of potential library expansion
throughout the community
• Participate in and help implement the library strategic plan
• Promote the library by active individual participation in library programs
and community events
Tom moved to approve the goals and objectives for FY12/13 and Janet seconded the motion. All
were in favor and the motion was approved.
9. 501 (c) 3 FOUNDATION FRIENDS GROUP: Stephen Charters gave an update on the
Friends Group. Discussion ensued.
10. OTHER ITEMS: The William T. Cozby Library received its' eighth "Achievement of
Excellence in Libraries" Award which will be presented before Council. Vicki spoke about the
customer surveys that have been conducted by the Library.
11. ADJOURNMENT: Chair. Pat Nicks adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m.
Patricia Nicks, L' rary Board Chair
Kim McGrath, Sr. Administrative Technician
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