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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-07-11 MinutesJuly 11, 1977 The trustees of the Roberta Fulbright Public Library met at 4:00 July 11, 1977. The minutes were read and approved. Mrs. Foster gave her monthly report which is attached. Mrs. Foster also reported that she is having regular staff meetins which are working out well. She asked to buy a new chair for her office. The Board agreed. Mrs. Murphy gave her monthly and quarterly reports which are also attached. She stated that we have reached the mid -year report with no problems financially. Mrs. Wright gave us the following report: 1) A money box for the reader -printer will cost $324.00. This would free the librarians from getting the key and unlocking it for each patron. This would comply with'the new copyright law. 2) She suggested that the architect be given a copy of the American National Standards for handicapped put out b the HEW. The Boare instructed Mrs. Wright to bpy the money box and to give the standards to Warren Seagraves. Elizabeth Danley reported on a workshop she recently attended for children's librarians. She was most enthusiastic and grateful for our sending her. Mrs. Foster noted that there are 626 children in the summer reading program. The Board then moved into a discussion of the proposed expansion. Dottie Wood reported talking to Don Grimes. Mr. Grimes has found no money available. Also we have not heard of any coming from the Fulbright Foundation. The Rockefeller Foundation has replied that they do not give money for construction. George Shelton has agreed to talk to Mr. Jim Gregory about the possibility of his help. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned. Martha Brewer, Secretary