BM 2014-02-13 LBWILLIAM T. COZBY PUBLIC LIBRARY
LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES
February 13, 2014
The William T. Cozby Public Library Advisory Board met in regular session on Thursday, February 13,
2014 in the board room of the William T. Cozby Public Library.
1. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Chair, Wednesday Foster at 6:32 p.m.
Other board members present were Karla Tabor, Thomas Dwyer, Emily Nance, Adrienne Morton and
Marilou Schrimshaw. Youth Advisors Nicole Crumpler and Sujal Manohar were also present. Staff in
attendance were Library Director, Vicki Chiavetta, Assistant Library Director, Jane Darling and Sr.
Administrative Technician, Kim McGrath.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE JANUARY 9th, 2014 REGULAR BOARD
MEETING: Thomas Dwyer moved to approve the minutes and Adrienne Morton seconded the motion.
All were in favor and the minutes were approved.
3. CITIZENS APPEARANCES: Karla Tabor introduced Pam Hooper, the new membership
chairman of the Friends Group.
4. LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
• Workload Indicators: Vicki briefly went over statistics and asked for any questions.
Library staff participated in a Staff Development Day on Jan. 21St
• Programs: Vicki gave a summary of some of the programs the library is offering in
February including Songs of Freedom on February 15'x' and MESS on February 22"d
5. LIBRARY BOARD CALENDAR: The Board decided to hold the next meeting on March 27`x'
and cancel the April 10'x' meeting. The Board will have a regular meeting on June 5"' and no meetings in
July or December. The joint board meeting with the Parks and Recreation Department will be in August.
6. OVERDUE FINES: It has been proposed that the library stop collecting fines for overdue
books.Vicki went over the cost of collecting fines versus the cost of staff time to collect them. Patrons
would not be allowed to check out until they return overdue items. Wednesday asked about overdue
reminders and Vicki said they would continue. An amnesty program has been suggested for those who
currently owe fines. The fines would be waived with the donation of canned goods which would then be
donated to a food bank.
7. LIBRARY BOARD GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: The Board discussed goals and objectives
for 2014. Thomas Dwyer motioned to adopt the proposed goals and objectives and Karla Tabor seconded.
All were in favor.
8. FOCUS GROUP SESSION: The Library Board will meet with the Hidell Architects and
members of the community in the Program Room to discuss the library renovation following adjournment
of the Board meeting.
9. OTHER ITEMS: Sujal Manohar passed around a drawing of various logo ideas for bags and t -
shirts for the library's 40"' anniversary. Nicole Crumpler spoke about the book exchange program at
Coppell High School.
10. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Wednesday Foster adjourned the meeting at 7 p.m.
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