HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-04-10 MinutesBoard of Trustees Meeting Fayetteville Public Library April 10, 1989 Present: Board MembersBobbye Hay, Charles Kirchen, Foster Park, Carol Phillips; Library Director Linda Harrison; Ozarks Regional Library Director Karen Duree President Bobbye Hay called the meeting to order at b:oo p.m. The minutes for the regular March 13 meeting were approved as circulated. The Board then observed a brief period of silence in memory of Board Member Dorothy Bowen who died March 22, 1989. The Fayetteville City Board has been notified of the vacancy resulting from Ms. Bowen's death. A letter of condolence to Ms. Bowen's family will be sent. Library Director Harrison commented briefly on the Statistical and Financial reports for March, noting particularly the several quarterly payments that are regularly made during March. Ms. Harrison further noted that House Bill 131.1, to provide for confidentiality of library circulation records, was passed by the Arkansas General Assembly and became Act 903. Attention of Board members was also drawn to possible membership in the Arkansas Library Association; application forms were circulated. Ms. Harrison then raised the question of possible fines for the return of videos through the regular bookdrops (with the possibility of serious damage) despite instructions to the contrary. Springdale Library, we understand, has a 15.00 penalty for such unauthorized return. After discussion it was decided to use larger signs, of warning, including indications of possible fines later, before actually imposing fines. It was noted that this week is National Library Week, with the theme "Ask a Professional, Ask a Librarian." There will be a news item in the Northwest Arkansas Times on Wednesday. Ms. Harrison announced further that in the children's Library Sarah Stevens, who has come highly recommended, will replace Brenda Stout, who has resigned and is leaving at the end of this week. President Hay, in calling attention to the 1988 audit which is now available, noted the new line item for furniture and fixtures under fixed assets. The Board is urged to read the audit carefully for possible discussion at the May meeting. Ozarks Regional Library Director Duree passed along information about the coming grant workshop at the Center for Continuing Education. Ms. Duree may attend and it is hoped that some Fayetteville Library staff member' can arrange to attend. Charles Kirchen reported briefly on recent discussions he has had with Ms. Duree about possible grant proposals. Mr. Kirchen also noted favorable comments he has recently heard about the exc&hence of our Genealogy Department. There is no new information about the planned bond issue to provide page 2 Meeting of April 10, 1989 funds for the purchase of the MedArk Building. President Hay reported further that the Library did not receive any funds from the local Altrusa Club distribution, although we may be able to apply to the national Altrusa Club with support from the local club. The meeting was adjourned at It:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Foster Park, Secretary