HomeMy WebLinkAbout1951-03-13 MinutesMinutes of the Library Board.
March 13,1951
The Fayetteville Public Library Board held its regular monthly meet_
ing on March 13,1951 in the Library rooms.The memting was cal led to order
at 7:00 p.m. by the chairman,Mr.iVlc', horter,Teho presided.
Mf mbers present were Mai .Mcllhorter,Miss Vaulx,Mrs.Adktsson,Mrs.itiatson,
Mr.1Vilson,Mr.Rudolph, a.nc1 Mr McMillen. Mrs.Deal, the County Librarian, also
m®t v-ith the Board.
The minutes of the January meetings were read and approved..
The Tr!!�asurer ls report -showed a -balance in the First National Bank
of 03270.55. It -was reported that the Treasurer's books had been audited
by Mr.L'.A.Cowan and :round in good, condition.
The Chairman appointed the Following standing committees for the
present year:
Budget House:
Chaney Creenhaw
Wilson Blossom
Rhea
Book:
Vaulx
Watson
McMillen
Publicity:
Rudo 1ph
Adkisson
The Librarian's report for January showed a total circulation of 3677
and that for Februa.r7,3689.Th� circulation for February 1950 �,iras 2572.The
increase of February 1951 over the corresponding month in 1950 wa.s 1117.
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In response to a recommendation from Mrs.Deal it was voted to approve/
new aectionsof 8helviniz in the children's department at a cost of approx-
imately 30.00. V
Mrs.Deal reported on the opening of a Negro branch library for adults
at the Lincoln School in cooperation with the American Legion and- a woman's
organization.
On the recommendation of Mrs.Deal it was voted to grant idrs.Byroade a
leave of absence this summer and authorize Rlrs.Dea.l to employ someone to
take her pla.ce.The purpose of the leave is to allow Mirs.Byroad.e to study
typing; in summer school.
Mrs.Dea.l reported that as County Librarian she was loaning books to
all schools in the county except high schools.
Ad j ourn ed. .
0.7%McMillen, Secretar�r
