HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-07-08 MinutesBoard of Directors Fayetteville Public Library Meeting, 4:00 p.m., July 8, 1985 Present: Board members Bobbye Hay, Hugh Longino, Margaret Salassi; Director Linda Harrison; Carol Wright, Ozarks Regional Library; and Pat Donat, Northwest Arkansas Times. Director Harrison reviewed the circulation and financial reports attached. She reported that the circulation drop is unexplained, although a late summer reading program may have had some effect. There was no report on the dumpster or the trees along the street. Director Harrison has asked Scott Starr to inspect the trees. Chairman Salassi gave a report on phone calls received from concerned citizens about the AIDS workshop held at the library auditorium. City policy is that buildings are available for meetings which are open to the general public, providing there is no admission charged. Mrs. Salassi sent a copy of "Rules and Regulations for Use of the Auditorium" to one caller. The Board approved closing the library the week before Labor Day (August 26 - September 2) for workshop and reprieve week. This has been a practice for several years during a period of low attendance andwill be publicized. Member Longino proposed development of a long range plan for library growth. Chamber of Commerce projections indicate a Fayetteville population of 60,4.00 in 1995. Ozarks Regional Librarian Wright stated the library has no technical staff and serves abouth three-fourths of the county, using a space of approximately seven -tenths square foot per capita. The library now has about one and seven -tenths books per person; six books per person is recommended. Many more books are available to the Fayetteville Library through the Ozarks Regional Library and the State system. Director Harrison indicated an ALA publication which can be used for planning purposes is available. Member Longino volunteered to produce a rough draft of a long range plan to be studied at future meetings. The meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Bobbye S. ay, Secretory