HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-01-14 MinutesThe Board of Trustees of the Fayetteville Public Library met
at the Roberta Fulbright Memorial Library at 4 pm on January 14,
1974. Present were: Williams, Murphy, Rudolph, Shelton, & Wood.
After leaving the rental contract with the ORL, Mr. Williams
left. The secretary presided until elected chairman, and Ms.
Jack Wood was elected secretary.
The minutes were approved as read.
Mrs. Keith gave the monthly report of circulation, registration,
and petty cash (attached), and noted:
1. circulation has increased from 184,557 in 1968 to
213,646 in 1973.
2. Use of the copying machine is increasing, this month
bringing the Library $3.20 and 70 copies in addition
to the great convenience to the patrons.
3. the Library was closed on account of the ice storm
last week. It was moved and seconded (Shelton—Murphy)
that the Library would close whenever the public
schools were closed by inclement weather.
4. building maintenance sometimes required emergency
repairs when a meeting of the Board is not feasible.
Mrs. Keith was authorized to arrange for such repairs
and other maintenance that would not be considered
as a policy matter.
Mrs. Wright reported that the book stock in the Fayetteville
Public Library amounted to 21,000 volumes and 212 periodicals
and 35,000 volumes from the ORL; the Starr Memorial Fund
contains $250.00; and that the Board should consider a use
and management analysis of the library, perhaps with the
assistance of Prof. Robert Hay at the University of Arkansas.
Mrs. Murphy presented the monthly, quarterly, and annual
financial reports (attached) and advised the board that it
might be well to consider a better accounting system, perhaps
employing an accounting firm. prof. Doris Cook will be asked
to audit the books again this year.
After a general discussion of the budget and general prospects
for the year, it was agreed to raise staff salaries 5% with
further adjustments of inequities.
Adj: 5:15 pm E. L. Rudolph, Sec.