HomeMy WebLinkAbout1947-05-13 Minutes,inutes of the Library 'oard
may 13,1947
The Library Board met in regular session on May 13,1947,`:vith
iss Julia Vaulx in the chair.
,i embers present were Miss Vaulx,tdrs.Vincenhelier, Lrs.itichadat"3on,
jlr.Blossoil, ,;.^. r. Butler, Dr. iv;eri:rether,and riir.I:Icaiilien. ,r;r.;rlc6yhorter opened
up the Library for the Board members but had to leave before the rieet-
ing was called to order.
In the absence of the chairman,the secretary called the Board to
order and Bias Vaulx was asked to preside.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.It should.
be noted that the minutes of all previous minutes have been read and
approved,'out the fact has been inadvertently omitted from the minutes.
The Treasurer's report was read and is filed with these minutes.
The report showed a cash balance in the First National Bank of 421489100
,The Librarian's report,showing a circulation of 1995,was read and
is filed with these minutes.The report showed a decrease in circulation
as compared with the preceeding month,which was 2181.It showed an in-
crease over that of April 1940,which was 1703.
In accordance with the re COmmelldat'iOrEOf the Librarian in her sup-
plementary report tine followii4„ actions were taken:
That upon the arrival of the new set of the Encyclopedia Americana,
the old set be given to the Lincoln School.
That the purchase of a new Hand iiicNally atlas on a four-year plan
be approved.
It was voted to authorize the investment of X700 in bonds and -fi300
in children's books from present funds on hand,the latter sum being in
addition to the amount provided for in this yearts budget.
A letter from
the Lincoln School
faculty and
children,
signed by
Miss Davukins,was
reads thanking the
Board for the
gift of
books and
supplies recently
made.
l!liss Vaulx announced
that the 'D
A ii local chapter
was
holding a
silver tea at her
home on May 18,the
proceeds to
go the Library.
Adjourned.
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