HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-01-10 MinutesThe Board of the Fayetteville Public Library met t 4 p.m. on Monday, Jan, 10,
1972, with all members present.
Mrs. Keith reported that the Ozark Window Co. had repaired a window that
might have been covered by insurance, one large pane re—set after settling,
and one pane sealed.
Mr. "uiilliams noted that roof repairs had been promised.
After the reading of the minutes, Rr. Wylie noted that the deed to the Read
property was in the hands of the city attorney, and Mr. Williams said that
he would try to get Mr. Malone to proceed.
Mrs. Keith reported that the backlog of overdue books had been cleared for now.
She then gave the circulation report (attached), noting the increase
in
in,adult patron*age and the decline in juvenile fiction.
Gifts of 431 were received last week.
The lights are still a problem (promises, promises).
There is a need for a light for the bo k --drop ( lugs, Murphy will ask
Arkansas Western for a lamp.
The children's librarianiis leaving: the former incumbent will work
part—time & Jan Trumbo will cover until a preplacement is found.
Mrs. Wright, after sugge:,t,ing the acquisition of the lot to the east of us,
reported the bookstock at 50,319 volumes. At the same time she observed
that BOOK be interpreted judgmatically in the terms of the endowment.
Mrs. Murphy distributed copies of her letter to the city explaining our
need for 61600 more in the i,mnediate future and then presented the
Ddcember financial report, the annual report explained in "Budget Information,"
and the working budget for 1972.
Mrs. Wright added that the Washing County allocation should be more than
$20,000 and would allow salary raises for four people and/or greater
support of the summer reading program.
Mrs. Murphy, with her usual. keen fiscal sense, demanded that the 437,160.,
salary line be held. She also noted the Fayetteville Building and Loan
deposit now amounts to 47511.81.
Adj: 5:25 p.m.