HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-02-13 MinutesBoard of Trustees Meeting
Fayetteville Public Library
February 13, 1989
Present: Board Members: Bobbye: Hay, Charles Kirchen, Foster Park,
Carol Phillips; LibraryDirector Lind. Harrison; Ozarks
Regional Library Director Karen Duree
President Bobbye Hay called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. The
minutes for the regular January 9 meeting were approved as circulated.
Library Director Harrison reported on the circulated Statistical and
Financial reports for January. The low monthly new registrations reflect
a temporary running -out of blank cards. The gifts include one $500
contribution which is to be matched by $500 from IBM. The new videos
have proved to be extremely popular, with about 850 separate check-outs
so far. All subjects seem to be in demand. Some adjustmentshave been
made in the 1989 budget to provide for the unexpected extra $2000
deducted from City of Fayetteville funds in addition to the previously -
reported city-wide l reduction. Large expenses under Audio -Visuals
reflect renewals for telephone directory microfilm and microfiche;
expenses under Building Costs reflect replacement motors for a heater.
Ms. Harrison further noted that the new maintenance service is very
satisfactory. In response to a quedtion raised at the January meeting
of the Board Ms. Harrison reported $837.50 income for 1988 use of the
meeting room ($2.50 for a day meeting with kitchen, free without kitchen
use; $7,50 for an evening meeting, with or without kitchen). Limited
financial resources of many of the groups using the meeting rooms
make raising the fees something of a problem.
One difficulty involving pavan protest about needing to give suitable
reference information on new applications for Library cards was brought
to the attention of the Board, but it was agreed that the information
sought was appropriate and necessary. There have been, too, a few problems
in recent weeks with necessary staff absences because of flu.
There followed a wide -ranting discussion of needed long-term plans for
theriibrary although-;. it was recognized that some plans depend on the
acquisition of the MedArk Building (or the failure to complete that
purchase). Additional fund: raising needs to be addressed particularly.
Other needs include: expansion of genealogy and reference; improvements
for the present building, especially new vinyl flooring where badly
worn; ceiling fans for additional air circulation; new lighting,
especially in the meeting room; the possibility of a separate Young
Adult Department, although some books are already being designated for
Young Adults; space for audio -visuals, including books on tape. Decisions
will need to be made about the aging LP record collection, increasingly
outmoded by newer sound processes.
Charles Kirchen will work on a grant for present building remodeling
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under the Library Services and Construction Act (federal funds),
although funds are limited in Arkansas. An application can perhaps
be ready for the 1990 allocation by the State Library. We need to
establish priorities, to determine what work needs doing first.
Advice from the Assistant City Engineer (who is also an architect)
will be sought. Additional money from the recently -approved full Sill
tax will also be available in 1990.
Other possibilities for the future include extended Library hours,
night and/or Sunday; a patron survey to determine needs of which we
are unaware or have underestimated; a photocell counter to ascertain
more accurately patron use of the Library.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Foster Park, Secretary