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The Board of the Fayetteville Public Library met at 4 p.m. on
Monday, April 10, 1972, with all members present.
After the reading of the minutes, Mrs. Keith gave the monthly report
of eirtulation, registration, and petty cash (attached), and noted
the need of lighting repairs. She also reported that the Maude
Duncan Memorial Association had asked if the Library would accept its
funds ( ca. $800.00) if it disbanded. Affirmative but nothing further.
Mrs. Wright announced the Bentonville Trustees Workshop to be held
April 28 and expressed hope for our participation or attendance.
She also reported the present book stock as 50,937--6% of which
was on loan from ORL. The shelving has been ordered from Remington
Rand and will arrive 90-120 days from order on March 14* Bids were:
Remington Rand: $ 1077.30
Ark. Bus. Systems: 1369.00
Mrs. Murphy gave the monthly and quarterly financial reports (attached),
which were cheering. She also reported that she had consulted Arkansas
Western Gas Co. about the cost of keeping the meeting room open: the
estimated cost of 20 cents per hour seems to make it unwise to forfeit
any accruing goodwill by raising the fee.
Mrs. Keith requested the Board to
Library was getting heavy use and
distant future. Mr. IdI liams took
the City to see if labor could be
of the materials*
keep in mind the fact that the
will need painting in the not too
note and suggested that he approach
supplied if the Library bore the cost
Nor. Williams reported no prSgress on the sale of the Read property:
Mr. Bill Bassett has offered his legal services to the Library and
it is possible that he can assist Mr. Malone.
Mr. Shelton gave the semi-annual treasurer's report (attached).
After general random discussion of the trees and sodding, the Board
adjourned at 4:40 p.m.
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