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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1962-11-20 MinutesFAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
MINUTES FOR NOV.20, 1962
The Library Board met Tuesday November 20, 1962 at 4 p. m. inthe
Director's room at the Library. Present were Mr. Webb Williams,
Mr. Ellis Shelton, Mr. 0. W. McMillen, Pars. Lowell Chaney, Mrs.
Hazel Deal and Mrs. J. I. Keith.
Mr. Williams presented an estimate from Brennan -Boyd Construction Co.
to enclose the Book -Mobile Space for the sum of $951.00. Mr.
Shelton moved that this estimate be accepted. Mr. McMillen seconded
the motion and it passed.
An estimate of $195.00 for two concrete benches was rejected. It
was felt adequate benches could be obtained for a lesser amount.
A -report of a fire prevention inspection by the Fayetteville Fire
Department was presented and inspected by Board members. Corretions
are being made to comply with recommendations.
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Mrs. Deal made a report to the Library Board concerning circulation
versus size of staff. In view of the 4.5.71%b increase of circulation
it was felt an increase in staff would be necessary if satisfactory
library service is to be maintained. A copy of the report is filed
with the minutes,
Pairs. Deal reported therehad been complaints regarding Library rules
for use of the book " ®ne Hundred Years in Fayetteville"by W. S.
Campbell. This is avaluable book now out of print necessitating
that it's use be restricted. The Board directed the staff to con-
tinue with the established regulations.
Mr. Williams announced that the Arkansas Western Gas Company was
making a gift og several gas lights to aid in lighting the premises
of the Library. They will also install them free of charge.
Mxs. Chaney told the Board that the Garden Clubs of Fayetteville
C_ would decorate the Library for Christmas and would include it on
their annual tour.
Meeting adjourned at 5:4.5 P. m.
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