BM 2001-03-08 LBWILLIAM T. COZBY PUBLIC LIBRARY
LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES
March 8, 2001
The William T. Cozby Public Library Advisory Board met in regular session on Thursday
March 8, 2001 in the Board Room at the William T. Cozby Public Library.
1.CALL TO ORDER –
The meeting was called to order by Chair, Patricia
Samms at 7:15p.m. Other board members present were Douglas Glantz, Carol Ann Myers,
Jeanne Heath, Chris Reed and Paul Tapscott (sworn in below). Staff in attendance were
Library Director, Kathy Edwards and Kim Drawbaugh, Librarian, who arrived at 8:00p.m.
2.SWEARING IN OF PAUL TAPSCOTT
3.READING AND APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES DATED FEBRUARY
8, 2001.
The spelling of Andrea Case was corrected to Andi Case. Carol Ann Myers
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motioned to approve the minutes as amended and Paul Tapscott seconded the motionAll
were in favor and the minutes were approved.
4.CITIZENS APPEARANCES -
None
5.LIBRARY DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Calendar Dates: June
Northeast Texas Library System meeting has been
rescheduled from Thursday, June 14, 2001 to Wednesday, June 13, 2001 and will be held in
the Metroplex, location to be determined.
Status of System Upgrade:
The first batch of microcomputers has been installed
(10). The second batch is underway (13). Ten more will be ordered this week. Remainder
will be installed throughout the year. In the interim, older microcomputers will be cascaded
to replace dumb-terminal “card catalog” computers and will not be used for Internet or
electronic resources. Other hardware is arriving. Database conversion/cleanup underway.
Collection & Facility –
Press release was sent to all three papers announcing the
new DVD collection and the upgraded current collection. Current collection includes new
books as well as leased audio books in both CD and audiocassette format. Circulation is up
23% from this time last year. The new collections and circulation policies have been very
well received.
3MSecurity system is installed and functioning after much cooperation between 3M
and Facilities Department to track down and work-around the electronic noise resident in
the entryway. New meeting room tables have arrived. We have received several
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compliments after only 3 days. They are made of high impact plastic and weigh 37 pounds,
a great deal lighter than their predecessors. The heavy tables have been transferred to the
Park’s Department where they will be used as stationary tables in the Service Center.
6.YOUTH INPUT TO LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD:
Douglas Glantz
and Jane Darling have received the names of six high school students from Andi Case who
are involved with Youth Leadership and who indicated they would like to come to the April
Library Advisory Board meeting. Doug spoke with one the students. Discussion ensued.
Board members want to understand how the library can assist and better serve this age
group. Pat Samms has agreed to put together some information for the next meeting. This
item will again be included on next month’s agenda. Students will be invited to address the
Board under “Citizens’ Appearance.” Pat Samms indicated she had a conflict and would
not be able to attend the April 12, 2001 meeting. Discussion ensued. Doug moved to
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change the April meeting from April 12 to April 5. Carol Ann seconded. Carried.
7.REVIEW LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD CALENDAR:
Reviewed
schedule for the remainder of the fiscal year. Board will not meet in June and July as
previously approved. May’s date may be changed, pending discussion in April. Item will
again be included on April’s agenda.
7.ADJOURNMENT –
Jeanne Heath motioned and Douglas Glance seconded to
adjourn at 8:15p.m. Carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen Metz Edwards
Library Director
Approved as Corrected 4/5/01C:\minutes\Mar01.DOC
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