HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-02-27 - Agendas - FinalFAYE'ITEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY Suzanne Clark, President Elizabeth Jordan, Vice President Mayon Rice, Treasurer We inspire imagination and foster learning. Board of Trustees February 27, 2012, 4 pm AGENDA Regular Meeting Ann Henry Board Room Kim Agee, Secretary Lorraine Brewer I. Call to order II. Minutes A. Approval of minutes 1. December 19, 2011 regular meeting — page 2 2. January 10, 2012 special meeting — page 3 3. January 11, 2012 special meeting— page 4 4. January 17, 2012 special meeting— page 5 5. January 18, 2012 special meeting — page 6 6. January 20, 2012 special meeting— page 7 B. Signed minutes 1. October 17, 2011 regular meeting — page 8 III. Reports A. Management reports 1. Key upcoming events — page 9 2. December -January strategic plan progress — pages 10-11 3. December 2011 performance measures — page 12 4. January 2012 performance measures — page 13 B. Financial reports 1. December 2011 budget comparison — page 14 2. January — December 2011 Profit & Loss — 15-17 3. January 2012 Budget Comparison — page 18 4. January 2012 profit and loss — page 19-20 IV. Old Business A. Update on electronic resource statistics V. New business A. Memo: Budget Adjustments from 2011 to 2012 — page 21 B. Memo: Purchases with Library Credit Cards — page 22 C. Memo: Change to Policy LO -Lost Materials — page 23 D. 2011 Library Survey Week overview — page 24 VI. Adjournment Attachments - FPL press Dan Ferritor Mike Malone Fayetteville Public Library Board of Trustees Regular Meeting December 19, 2011, 4 pm Minutes Prepared by 5. Daniel, Office Manager Board Members present: K. Agee, L. Brewer, 5. Clark, D. Ferritor, E. Jordan, M. Malone, and M. Rice. Staff present: L. Greenwood, L. Speer, and S. Daniel. Others present: Joel Walsh of the NWA Times. I. The Board of Trustees meeting was called to order at 4:02 pm. by S. Clark. II. Minutes A. Approval of minutes: D. Ferritor moved to approve minutes of 101711; K. Agee seconded. All voted aye. III. Reports A. Management Reports 1. 2011 accomplishments: L. Greenwood noted the list was submitted to Mayor Jordan. SRC recorded the highest attendance ever. 2. Key upcoming events: L. Speer noted continuing partnerships, the beginning of the Civil War series, "Let's Talk About It" and an upcoming appearance by Kim Rosenstock. 3. October -November strategic plan progress: L. Greenwood reported "food for fees" brought in over 2000 pounds of food for CEO. Pet food donations for Ranger's Pantry exceed 1000 pounds. FPL staff donates small gifts to residents at City Hospital. 4. Update on 2011 objectives: Most objectives have been accomplished. 5. October/November 2011 performance measures: Circulation is 20% ahead of last year's. Staff will check on below-average eFPL and report at the next board meeting. B. Financial Reports 1. M. Rice moved to extend the contract with BKD, scheduled to expire on 12/31/11, for an additional 4 months with an option for 6 months. D. Ferritor seconded. After discussion, M. Rice amended the motion to authorize extending the contract for 4 months with the board to re-evaluate the need for additional services at that time. E. Jordan seconded. All voted aye. 2. D. Ferritor moved to release the Ellen Shively bequest to the Foundation for management. K. Agee seconded. All voted aye. IV. Old Business A. Patron usage on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving is high; staff recommends library not close earlier. B. Search Committee update: D. Ferritor reported the committee recommended 5 candidates for further consideration by the Board: Daniel Gibbs, Bill Johnson, David Johnson, Barbara O'Hara and Steven Thomas V. New Business A. Memo: Library materials budget roll forward: M. Rice moved to approve the staff recommendation; E. Jordan--- seconded. ordan- .�,—, seconded. All voted aye. B. Memo: 2012 Board meeting schedule: M. Rice moved to approve staff recommendation. K. Agee seconded. All voted aye. Note: Meetings to be in Ann Henry Board Room, contrary to memo. C. Memo: Policy JF Fees 2012: M. Rice moved to approve staff recommendation; D. Ferritor seconded. All voted aye. D. Memo: Fund transfer: D. Ferritor moved to approve staff recommendation; M. Rice seconded. All voted aye. E. Memo: 2012 budget: M. Rice moved to accept staff recommendation; L. Brewer seconded. All voted aye. VI. Executive Session: M. Rice moved to enter executive session for the purpose of discussing the 5 candidates recommended by the Search Committee; E. Jordan seconded. All voted AYE. Executive Session began at 4:45 pm. VII. M. Rice moved to return to regular session; E. Jordan seconded. All voted AYE. Regular session resumed at 6:10 pm. VIII. K. Agee moved to invite Daniel Gibbs, David Johnson and Steven Thomas to interview for Executive Director. M. Rice seconded. All voted aye. Interviews planned for mid January and to include the Board, Foundation, Mayor Jordan, Friends of Fayetteville Public Library, staff, and public. IX. Adjournment: M. Rice moved to adjourn; L. Brewer seconded. All voted aye. Meeting adjourned at 6:20 pm. 2 Fayetteville Public Library Board of Trustees Special Meeting January 10, 2012 Minutes Prepared by S. Daniel, Office Manager Board Members present: S. Clark, K. Agee, D. Ferritor, and M. Rice. Executive Director Candidate: David Johnson. I. Call to order: The Board of Trustees meeting was called to order at 8:56 am by S. Clark. II. Executive Session: M. Rice moved to enter into executive session for the purpose of interviewing David Johnson for the position of executive director of Fayetteville Public Library; K. Agee seconded. All voted aye. Executive Session began at 8:57 am. 111. Return to Regular Session: M. Rice moved to come out of executive session and return to regular session; K. Agee seconded. All voted aye. Regular session resumed at 10:33 am. Following next week's interview of a second candidate, the board will move expeditiously to finalize a decision. IV. Adjourn: M. Rice moved to adjourn; K. Agee seconded. All voted aye. The meeting adjourned at 10:39 am. 3 Fayetteville Public Library Board of Trustees Special Meeting January 11, 2012 Minutes Prepared by S. Daniel, Office Manager Board Members present: S. Clark, M. Malone, L. Brewer, E. Jordan and M. Rice. Executive Director Candidate: David Johnson. I. Call to order: The Board of Trustees meeting was called to order at 1:18 pm by S. Clark. 11. Executive Session: M. Rice moved to enter into executive session for the purpose of interviewing David Johnson for the position of executive director of Fayetteville Public Library; L. Brewer seconded. All voted aye. Executive session began at 1:18 pm. III. Return to regular session: M. Malone moved to come out of executive session and return to regular session; L. Brewer seconded. All voted aye. Regular session resumed at 2:42 pm. IV. Adjourn: M. Rice moved to adjourn; E. Jordan seconded. All voted aye. The meeting adjourned at 2:43 pm. 4 Fayetteville Public Library Board of Trustees Special Meeting January 17, 2012 Minutes Prepared by S. Daniel, Office Manager Board Members present: S. Clark, M. Malone, L. Brewer, K. Agee and Dan Ferritor. Executive Director Candidate: Steven Thomas. I. Call to order: The Board of Trustees meeting was called to order at 11:07 am by S. Clark. II. Executive Session: D. Ferritor moved to enter into executive session for the purpose of interviewing Steven Thomas for the position of executive director of Fayetteville Public Library; K. Agee seconded. All voted aye. Executive session began at 11:07 am. III. Return to regular session: M. Malone moved to come out of executive session and return to regular session; L. Brewer seconded. All voted aye. Regular session resumed at 1:01 pm. IV. Adjourn: K. Agee moved to adjourn; D. Ferritor seconded. All voted aye. The meeting adjourned at 1:01 pm. 5 Fayetteville Public Library Board of Trustees Special Meeting January 18, 2012 Minutes Prepared by S. Daniel, Office Manager Board Members present: S. Clark, E. Jordan and M. Rice. Executive Director Candidate: Steven Thomas. I. Call to order: The Board of Trustees meeting was called to order at 1:35 pm by S. Clark. II. Executive Session: E. Jordan moved to enter into executive session for the purpose of interviewing Steven Thomas for the position of executive director of Fayetteville Public Library; M. Rice seconded. All voted aye. Executive session began at 1:35 pm. III. Return to regular session: E. Jordan moved to come out of executive session and return to regular session; S. Clark seconded. All voted aye. Regular session resumed at 2:50 pm. IV. Adjourn: E. Jordan moved to adjourn; 5. Clark seconded. All voted aye. The meeting adjourned at 2:50 pm. 6 Fayetteville Public Library Board of Trustees Special Meeting January 20, 2012 Minutes Prepared by 5. Foley, Director of Development Board Members present: K. Agee, L. Brewer, S. Clark, D. Ferritor, E. Jordan, M. Malone, and M. Rice. Staff present: J. Atha, S. Foley, L. Greenwood, and S. Palmer. Others present: J. Walsh of the NWA Times and Todd Gill of City Social Wire. I. Call to order: The Board of Trustees meeting was called to order at 4:48 pm by S. Clark. II. Executive Session: K. Agee moved to enter into executive session for the purpose of discussing the candidates for executive director of Fayetteville Public Library; M. Rice seconded. All voted aye. Executive session began at 4:51 pm. 111. Return to regular session: E. Jordan moved to come out of executive session and return to regular session; K. Agee seconded. All voted aye. Regular session resumed at 6:15 pm. K. Agee moved to offer David Johnson the position of executive director of Fayetteville at a salary of $85,000 annually. M. Rice seconded. All voted aye. IV. Adjourn: D. Ferritor moved to adjourn; L. Brewer seconded. All voted aye. The meeting adjourned at 6:16 pm. 7 Fayetteville Public Library Board of Trustees Regular Meeting October 17, 2011 Minutes Prepared by S. Daniel, Office Manager Board Members present: K. Agee, S. Clark, D. Ferritor, M. Malone, and M. Rice. Board Members absent: E. Jordan, L. Brewer. Staff present: L. Greenwood, L. Speer, S. Foley, S. Palmer, D. Wax and S. Daniel. Others present: T. Hernandez of the NWA Times, D. Marr of the Mayor's office, and L. Escalante of BKD. I. The Board of Trustees meeting was called to order at 4:02 pm. by S. Clark. II. Minutes A. Approval of minutes: M. Rice moved to approve minutes from meetings on 080811, 081611, 081711 and 082511; M. Malone seconded. All voted aye. III. Reports A. Management reports 1. Key upcoming events: L. Greenwood commented on the wide range of programming. S. Foley noted the Life Styles art show on Friday, October 21 marks the first time FPL has invited another nonprofit to raise funds in the library. M. Rice and M. Malone purchased the Gathering of the Groups book selection, No Impact Man, for the mayor and city council. 2. August -September strategic plan progress: L. Greenwood noted the numerous outreach partnerships in which FPL is involved. L. Mandell will be chair of PUG next year. S. Foley noted the NEH goal for this year has been exceeded. 3. September 2011 performance measures: L. Greenwood noted the large increase in circulation and that the patron counter was broken for a month. Volunteer numbers are down slightly. 4. Chart of the month: No discussion 5. 2011 Summer Reading Comparison: 2011 numbers were up 20% over 2010. B. Financial Reports 1. M. Rice noted that $100,000 was allocated to replace the conveyor, but it was not needed. M. Rice moved to allocate 5100,000 back to the general fund; D. Ferritor seconded. All voted aye. IV. Old Business A. Executive Director Post -Employment Agreement: S. Thorup has signed the agreement. B. Executive Director Search Committee update: The committee met with a variety of stakeholders, has placed several ads, and developed an extraordinary website presence. Currently, there are 5 candidates. Review of applications will begin November 14. Interviews are planned for early December followed by a board decision at its December meeting. C. Multicultural library materials: L. Speer noted that children's books are available in Chinese, Spanish, French, Russian and Italian. Online data bases enable the user to learn any of 37 languages. V.New Business A. Screening Policy Revision: Some organizations with which FPL partners are now requiring back ground screening and TB tests. Staff recommends amending FPL policy to require TB testing and to authorize designated administrators from outreach partners to see screening results. M. Rice moved to approve the policy as recommended; K. Agee seconded. All voted aye. B. Teen Internet Card: Teens whose parents won't sign for them to have a library card can't use electronic resources at FPL for homework and school projects. Staff recommends an Internet only card; no materials could be borrowed. M. Rice moved to approve the proposed card if it is made available to "all students in our service area;" D. Ferritor seconded. All voted aye. C. 2012 Closed Days: M. Rice moved to approve the proposed schedule; M. Malone seconded. All voted aye. At a future meeting, the board will consider closing the library earlier on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. D. Accept and Appropriate Grant and Gift Funds: M. Rice moved to accept and appropriate funds as recommended in the staff memo; M. Malone seconded. All voted aye. E. Other: Partnership plans with Crystal Bridges may include listing their items in our catalog and appropriate items from our collection in their catalog so that all patrons would know the materials exist. FPL's new website may go live in December. Board commended L. Mandell on his new position as chair of PUG and the FPL staff for its hard work during the transition. VI. Adjournment: M. Malone moved to adjourn; M. Rice seconded. All voted aye. Meeting adjourned/��at 4:54 pm. to 8 ''� g f / FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY Key Upcoming Events: Spring 2012 Renowned Author Series Clare Vanderpool, Newbery Award winning author of Moon over Manifest: March 13 and 14 Tracy Kidder, Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award (RFS Event): March 30 Grif Stockley, recipient of multiple awards for his work on Arkansas history: March 31 Youth Services Children Teens Story times — 6 days per week. Dr. Seuss Read across America celebrates Theodor Seuss Geisel's 107th birthday: March 1 Dramatic Book Club Workshop for Parents: March 2 McCafferty Irish Dancers: March 17 Spring Break Movie Festival for Kids: March 19-23 Daytime Lock -In Party: March 20 Artsy Craftsy: March 22 Overnight Lock -In Party: March 23 Reading with the Razorbacks: April 14 Poetry Workshop: Tuesdays, April 3rd through 24th Wanderer Illustration Contest: Month of March Free Flix before 6: Real Steel Adobe CS5 Workshop for Teens: March 19 Hungry for Games: March 22 Treated Poetry where teens turn old magazines and books into fresh art and poetry: April 10 Free Comic Book Day: May 5 Adult Services Civil War: Let's Talk about It Researching Government Documents workshop: March 3 Jason Dean of Crystal Bridges talks on rare Civil War era books: March 11 Grif Stockley discusses his book Ruled by Race: Black/White Relations in Arkansas from Slavery to the Present: March 31 Author and historian Nancy Dane will lecture on Civil War Arkansas: April 28 Adult Programming BookTalk @ Night: March 5 and April 2 Find It, Fund It workshop: March 7 BookTalk: March 12 and April 9 Facebook for Fledglings, the Beginner's Guide to Safe Social Networking: March 13 Documentary film screening of Still on the Hill: Ozark - a Celebration of Song: March 22 Climate Change Book Forum: The God Species by Mark Lynas: March 25 Short Fiction Writing Series led by Rose Bunch: March 27 TheatreSquared Artist Forum — The Fall of the House, an Edgar Award nominee: April 3 Demystifying Marketing for Nonprofits: April 6 Crimes & Clues book club: April 12 Get Organized with Simple Spaces: April 17 (this workshop in January drew over 140 people) AR Festival of Writers presents Sinan Antoon, Randa Jarrar and Shahrnush Parsipur: April 21 9 FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY Strategic Plan Progress Report December 2011 — January 2012 Purpose: We inspire imagination and foster learning. I. Programs & Services: We offer inspiring and relevant programs and services that engage the community's curiosity, provide opportunities for education and self-improvement, and serve as the gateway to the library by addressing the diverse needs and interests of our community. a. Programs i. Offered Get Organized with Simple Spaces; 140+ attended Partnered with WAC on 2 Countdown Conversations and with TheatreSquared on Tigers Be Still iii. Provided 4 programs associated with Let's Talk About It: Making Sense of the American Civil War iv. Hosted traveling exhibit of the Civil War in Arkansas, 1861-1865 v. Continued to host 3 monthly library book clubs vi. Offered four dramatic book clubs with Trike Theatre vii. Hosted Pi Phi Family Event, Hanukkah story time, Shaky bugs with Jules Taylor, Afterschool Workshops, Gingerbread Decorating Workshop, Brian Kinder Christmas Show, Winter Movie Fest, Chinese New Year Celebration and story times 6 days per week viii. Hosted Teen Anime, Saturday Morning Anime, Gamers' Club, Free Flix Before Six, Silent Library: Flashback Edition, Shrektastic Winter Whiteout, and creative writing classes for youth and teens b. Services Taught 4 classes on basic computer skills referred to as "Get Your Geek On" ii. Provided research demonstration and assistance to 2 Farmington High School AP English classes iii. Provided consultations and hosted Find It, Fund It workshop for UA grant writing class iv. Made tax forms available; updated tax assistance information on Community Resources Directory v. Provided training on children's library catalog to local Boy Scout Troupe c. Relevance i. As part of sustainability, patrons may offer comments and request titles on line rather than on paper IL Collections: We will build and support collections that inspire the community with the resources they need to explore topics of personal interest and continue to learn throughout their lives. a. Satisfy your curiosity i. Established 2012 materials budgets and commenced ordering ii. Checked and updated collection against several best books lists iii. Purchased additional copies of Newbery and Caldecott Winners III. Access: We will build and expand the ease and convenience of the library experience through virtual and physical reach to all in the community, reflecting the FPL welcoming, convening and destination culture. a. Browsability i. Changed terminology on end caps in adult nonfiction collection to be more colloquial ii. Shifted adult non-fiction collection and moved biographies to the front of the collection iii. Began relabeling adult non-fiction biographies as "Bio" instead of "92" iv. Weeded and relocated juvenile game CDs b. Outreach partnerships i. Attended monthly One Book, One Community meetings in preparation for 2012 community read ii. Held Climate Change Book Forum in partnership with Omni Center for Peace, Justice and Ecology iii. Continued Sit, Stay, Read! sessions at 9 Fayetteville elementary schools and in the library iv. Presented T-shirts at two local schools for Sit, Stay, Read graduates v. Continued Reading Roadshow and Letter of the Week tutoring program c. Virtual i. Deployed new content management sysle0n driven FPL website ii. Deployed Android iLibrary app to the Google app market iii. Maintained 16 monthly email reader's advisory newsletters iv. Transitioning reader's advisory book lists to virtual bookshelves on website V. People: We create and maintain a culture of excellence by supporting and inspiring our staff, boards, and volunteers. a. Staff i. Submitted reviews to LJ Xpress ii. Attended Arkansas Library Association Publications Committee meeting iii. Attended Dealing with Difficult People webinar iv. Hired Joseph Armendariz as Page I over holidays, re -hired Birch Griesse as Page I v. Conducted quarterly Page meeting vi. Conducted quarterly Safety Team meeting, created Safety sub -site and revised emergency codes vii. IT Director attended ALA Midwinter in Dallas b. Boards i. Friends hosted Scholastic book fair ii. Hosted Friends annual meeting c. Volunteers i. Hosted holiday party for volunteers- 65 attendees ii. Hosted holiday party for Sit, Stay, Read volunteers - 9 attendees iii. Registered 4 new Lending Hands patrons and trained 1 new Lending Hands volunteer. V. Facility: Our consumer -friendly, sustainable facility will be safe, accessible, and clean and support the requirements for quality programs, services and collections. a. Maintenance i. Removed all landscape debris for fall clean up ii. Cleaned Walker Room carpet and level 400 carpet iii. Installed wall covering in storage room of Walker Community Room iv. Cleaned all high windows; painted and touched up staging locations b. Technology i. Upgraded public wireless network equipment ii. Upgraded core network switch infrastructure to latest stable firmware in. Deployed higher performance thin client computers to quick internet stations (cafe) c. Safety/Security i. Began development of Safety Team staff intranet site VI. Communication: We maximize ongoing communication to increase awareness of the library and understanding of its value and impact on the community. a. Created and mailed 5,000 Roberta Fulbright Society 4th quarter solicitations b. Created and distributed 5,000 Winter newsletters c. Met with NWA Naturals about Friends fundraising plan d. Wrote press release about new Executive Director for web site e. Coordinated local book sellers (Nightbird and Barnes & Noble) involvement in 2012 author visits VII. Funding: As good stewards of the public trust, we will pursue diverse, sustainable funding. a. Submitted funding grant to Wal-Mart/Sam's Club Foundation b. Met with Arvest Bank's asset manager about future Foundation planned gifts c. 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N CO V O> A V A 0 0 O O 0 0 O 0 0 O O 0 0 0.0 O 0 O O ✓ N CO 01 O O 0 CO A A co (0 O O 01 O W 0 0 0 O 0 O 0 0 O O 0 CO CO W W T m CO N m 0 0 0 0 O (N 0 O 1 0 0 D 0 m v 0 L' N'' waopad ldd ZLOZ tienuer :podaa a 13 Fayetteville Public Library Budget Comparison December 31, 2011 Current Monthly Current % Budget Annual Month Month Budget YTD YTD YTD Budget Sources of Funds Millage Receipts 72,920 108,222 1,248,470 96.14% 1,298,663 1,298,663 City of Fayetteville 132,590 132,588 1,591,080 100.00% 1,591,059 1,591,059 City CIP books 27,915 27,917 334,983 99.99% 335,000 335,000 City CIP other 1,917 23,000 100.00% 23,000 23,000 State Aid 11,441 147,913 107.73% 137,296 137,296 Foundation 13,883 373,089 223.94% 166,600 166,600 Friends 83 0.00% 1,000 1,000 All Other Sources 41,653 33,533 320,805 63.85% 502,400 502,400 275,078 329,584 4,039,340 99.61% 4,055,018 4,055,018 Expenses Salaries and Wages 129,344 148,750 1,776,104 96.79% 1,835,000 1,835,000 Payroll Taxes & Work Study 10,160 13,083 144,724 92.18% 157,000 157,000 Employee Insurance 7,764 12,750 127,692 83.46% 153,000 153,000 Retirement 10,956 14,167 153,399 90.23% 170,000 170,000 Processing Supplies 1,396 2,750 18,397 55.75% 33,000 33,000 IT -Hardware 24,759 20,625 208,013 84.05% 247,500 247,500 IT -Software & Maintenance 45,881 11,750 123,554 87.63% 141,000 141,000 Cleaning Supplies 93 1,500 18,811 104.51% 18,000 18,000 Other Supplies 1,285 4,395 34,126 64.71% 52,737 52,737 Youth Programming 4,919 2,550 34,844 83.76% 41,600 41,600 Adult Programming 373 2,333 13,987 82.28% 17,000 17,000 Library Materials 41,473 39,636 418,236 87.93% 475,628 475,628 Telephone & Internet 3,416 3,083 35,995 97.28% 37,000 37,000 Utilities 6,347 10,750 108,148 83.84% 129,000 129,000 Postage - 667 11,828 62.25% 19,000 19,000 Travel & Training 48 3,875 28,812 81.16% 35,500 35,500 Prof/Contractual Services 147 15,292 154,431 66.14% 233,500 233,500 Landscape Maintenance 1,118 2,083 4,886 19.54% 25,000 25,000 Building/Equip Maintenance 5,117 28,281 360,168 106.13% 339,373 339,373 Insurance - 583 2,803 40.04% 7,000 7,000 Public Rel & Other - 3,150 6,831 18.07% 37,800 37,800 Furniture & Equipment 764 6,455 43,426 56.06% 77,461 77,461 Foundation Expenses 20,046 - 36,067 0.00% - - Total Expenses 315,406 348,508 3,865,282 90.27% 4,282,099 4,282,099 Excess/Deficit (40,328) (18,924) 174,058 (227,081) (227,081) 14 4:50 PM Fayetteville Public Library 02/17/12 Profit & Loss Cash Basis January through December 2011 Ordinary Income/Expense Income Revenue & Support unrecognized gains and losses Automatic charge for management fees unrecognized gains and losses - Other Total unrecognized gains and losses 4150 • Miscellaneous Income 4151 • Program fees 4153 • Merchandise Sales 4500 • Misc. M.J. 4501 Designated Gifts Other 4505 • Adult Designated gifts 4530 • Childrens Designated Gifts 4500 • Misc. M.J. - Other Total 4500 • Misc. M.J. 4150 • Miscellaneous Income - Other Total 4150 Miscellaneous Income Cafe Rental charges for set up and equipm Fines & Fees Fees collected at front desk 4315 • Library Cards 4320 • Research & Misc. Genealogy 4360 • Lost and Paid 4365 • Refund of Lost & Paid Total 4360 - Lost and Paid 4380 • Copier and Printer income 4390• Short and Over Fines & Fees - Other Total Fines & Fees Interest 4401 • Interest -Operating 4403• Designated Fund Income Dividends on Millage monies Interest - Other Jan - Dec 11 -3,210.00 80,621.16 77,411.16 60.00 5,332.70 2,057.73 3,568.15 5,250.00 133.17 11,009.05 44,730.43 61,132.18 10,000.00 2,220.00 123,263.13 890.00 48.00 -206.00 -206.00 20,455.15 5,379.22 15,782.95 165,612.45 1,577.58 2,565.23 63.46 222.52 Total Interest 4,428.79 State Aid to Libraries Grant monies that need to be 5,317.00 state aid 142,596.40 Total State Aid to Libraries Total Revenue & Support Total Income Expense Operating Expenses Office Supplies 5110 • Administration Expenses Foundation, marketing and Volunteer needs computer supplies & minor eq. 5114 • Computer Software, Lic. & Maint 5115 • Computer hardware & supplies Total computer supplies & minor eq. supplies to be reimb by Found 5130 • Childrens Program 5131 • Young Children Prog. & Supplies 5133 • Young Adult Expenses 5130 • Childrens Program - Other Total 5130 • Childrens Program Adult prog. expenses I S 5140 • Book Repair & Circ. Supplies 147,913.40 468,717.98 18,396.77 11,012.40 123,554.19 208,012.83 331,567.02 25,055.97 17,983.87 12,251.81 4,608.13 34,843.81 13,987.04 33,839.80 468,717.98 Page 1 4:50 PM Fayetteville Public Library Profit & Loss Cash Basis January through December 2011 02/17/12 Jan - Dec 11 supplies for cleaning the bdg 18,810.82 signage materials 286.44 Total Office Supplies 487,800.07 Postage 11,827.72 Travel & Training 5160 • Mileage reimbursement 7,045.63 Travel & Training - Other 21,766.08 Total Travel & Training 28,811.71 Public Notice 5725 • Public Relations Refunds to patrons as found Professional Services Equipment & furnishings Utilities Telephone & Internet Utilities - Other 1,489.44 5,271.54 70.39 154,430.65 43,425.62 35,995.30 108,147.65 Total Utilities 144,142.95 Insurance -General 2,803.00 Total Operating Expenses 880,073.09 Salaries & Wages Adult Services 257,755.79 Materials processing 111,217.81 Children's Library 188,796.80 Circulation 372,952.49 Custodial 80,055.25 Administration 498,380.22 6480 • Post Employment Disbursement 33,351.20 6498 Vacation Time Used 191,922.27 6499 Sick Time Used 41,671.73 Salaries & Wages - Other -25,717.63 Total Salaries & Wages 1,750,385.93 Payroll Expenses FICA/Medicare Expense 132,231.34 Payments to UofA for students 2,503.61 State Unemployment Expense 9,990.09 Voluntary AD & D 1,484.35 Long Term Disability 4,079.18 Life Insurance 1,925.91 Payroll Expenses - Other -28,157.56 Total Payroll Expenses 124,056.92 Employee Benefit Expenses Health & Dental Insurance 103,839.20 Company paid portion of HSA 13,273.93 Retirement Contributions 147,162.97 6655 • Retirementment Plan Expenses 6,235.82 Workers' Compensation 3,090.16 Total Employee Benefit Expenses 273,602.08 Publications Book Acquisitions all books child & adult 277,061.94 7120 • Adult Reference Materials 10,061.97 7140 Genealogical Materials 3,629.89 Total Book Acquisitions 290,753.80 7130 • Electronic Resources 52,964.35 Periodicals 11,219.74 Audio Visuals 7610 • Film/DVD 40,095.21 7620 • Audio 7,173.85 7640 • Music 2,167.69 Audio Visuals - Other 13,861.16 Total Audio Visuals 63,297.91 16 Page 2 4:50 PM Fayetteville Public Library 02/17/12 Profit & Loss Cash Basis January through December 2011 Jan • Dec 11 Total Publications 418,235.80 Building & Equipment Building & Grounds 38,601.00 Landscape Maintenance 4,885.96 Building Maintenance 183,359.56 Office Machine Maintneance 136,787.13 Building & Equipment - Other 1,419.61 Total Building & Equipment 365,053.26 Total Expense 3,811,407.08 Net Ordinary Income -3,342,689.10 Other IncomelExpense Other Income Inter -Agency Transfers Transfer from City 1,591,080.00 9150 • Transfer-Millage 1,248,470.14 Transfer for Books 334,983.00 Transfer from City-CIP Other 23,000.00 Transfers from Foundation 373,088.71 Total Inter -Agency Transfers Total Other Income Net Other Income Net Income 17 3,570,621.85 3,570,621.85 3,570,621.85 227,932.75 Less Acoria]. Entries (25,717.63) (28,157.56) 2011 Net income 174,058 Page 3 Fayetteville Public Library Budget Comparison January 31, 2012 Current Monthly Current % Budget Annual Month Month Budget YTD YTD YTD Budget Sources of Funds Fayetteville Millage 79,509 104,107 79,509 6.36% 104,107 1,249,283 City Target Figure 132,714 132,588 132,714 8.34% 132,588 1,591,059 State Aid -11,441 0.00% 11,441 137,296 Foundation -Unrestricted - 8,983 - 0.00% 8,983 107,800 Foundation- Rst Youth - 4,067 - 0.00% 4,067 48,800 Foundation- Rst Seniors - 833 - 0.00% 833 10,000 Foundation - Program - 3,333 - 0.00% 3,333 40,000 Friends - 83 - 0.00% 83 1,000 All Other Sources 32,889 14,783 32,889 18.54% 14,783 177,400 245,112 280,220 245,112 280,220 3,362,638 EXPENSES PERSONNEL SERVICES Salaries and Wages 138,057 148,500 138,057 7.75% 148,500 1,782,000 Salary Contingency - 833 0.00% 833 10,000 Work/Study 124 833 124 1.24% 833 10,000 Payroll Taxes 9,714 11,500 9,714 7.0496 11,500 138,000 Insurance - Life/AD&D 581 500 581 9.68% 500 6,000 Insurance -Health 9,309 12,333 9,309 6.29% 12,333 148,000 Insurance - LTD 596 333 596 14.90% 333 4,000 Retirement Savings Plan 11,177 15,000 11,177 6.21% 15,000 180,000 Unemployment Insurance 2,031 1,083 2,031 15.62% 1,083 13,000 Workers Comp - 583 0.00% 583 7,000 171,589 191,500 171,589 191,500 2,298,000 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES Administrative Supplies 5,290 3,917 5,290 11.26% 3,917 47,000 Processing Supplies 1,999 2,333 1,999 7.14% 2,333 28,000 Advancement Supplies 857 583 857 12.24% 583 7,000 Software 2,060 2,167 2,060 7.92% 2,167 26,000 Software Maintenance 12,615 5,583 12,615 18.83% 5,583 67,000 Computer/Tech Equipment 20,010 11,333 20,010 14.71% 11,333 136,000 Cleaning Supplies 10,325 1,500 10,325 57.36% 1,500 18,000 Drop Box Pick Up - 708 - 0.00% 708 8,500 53,156 28,125 53,156 28,125 337,500 Services and Charges Public Notifications/Relations 1,262 583 1,262 18.03% 583 7,000 Marketing -Development - 1,250 - 0.00% 1,250 15,000 Online Databases 4,455 4,167 4,455 8.91% 4,167 50,000 Library Materials 9,332 5,794 9,332 13.42% 5,794 69,530 Travel and Training 1,194 2,083 1,194 4.78% 2,083 25,000 Postage 3,024 1,667 3,024 15.12% 1,667 20,000 Audit Expense - 1,542 - 0.00% 1,542 18,500 Utilities 9,685 12,000 9,685 6.73% 12,000 144,000 Telephone 2,853 3,250 2,853 7.32% 3,250 39,000 Insurance -Liability - 583 - 0.00% 583 7,000 Other Professional Services 6,920 2,917 6,920 19.77% 2,917 35,000 Programming 2,248 4,583 2,248 4.09% 4,583 55,000 Legal Services 7,272 167 7,272 363.60% 167 2,000 Contract Cleaning Services - 250 - 0.00% 250 3,000 48,245 40,836 48,245 40,836 490,030 MAINTENANCE Buildings and Grounds 5,201 14,292 5,201 3.03% 14,292 171,500 Landscape - 2,083 0.00% 2,083 25,000 Office Machine 1,412 1,667 1,412 7.06% 1,667 20,000 6,613 18,042 6,613 18,042 216,500 CAPITAL Fixed Assets 1,667 0.00% 1,667 20,000 Total Expenses 279,603 280,169 279,603 8.32% 280,159 3,362,030 Excess/Deficit (34,491) 51 (34,491) 51 608 18 1:29 PM 02/21/12 Cash Basis Fayetteville Public Library Profit & Loss January 2012 Ordinary IncomelExpense Income Revenue & Support unrecognized gains and losses 4150 • Miscellaneous Income 4153 • Merchandise Sales 4500 • Misc. M.J. 4501 • Designated Gifts Other Total 4500 • Misc. M.J. 4150 • Miscellaneous Income - Other Total 4150 • Miscellaneous Income Cafe Rental charges for set up and equipm Fines & Fees 4360 • Lost and Paid 4365 • Refund of Lost & Paid Total 4360 • Lost and Paid 4380 ' Copier and Printer income Fines & Fees - Other Total Fines & Fees Interest 4401 • Interest -Operating interest on millage monies Interest - Other Total Interest Total Revenue & Support Jan 12 5,288.61 280.15 65.00 ..__....__ 65.00 192.25 537.40 1,000.00 605.00 12,074.33 12,074.33 1,568.43 11,676.70 25,319.46 13.98 5.80 118.67 138.45 32,888.92 Total Income 32,888.92 Expense Operating Expenses Office Supplies 5110 • Administration Expenses 4,699.15 Foundation, marketing and Volunteer needs 857.48 computer supplies & minor eq. 5114 ' Computer Software, Lic. & Maint 14,674.68 5115 • Computer hardware & supplies 20,009.89 Total computer supplies & minor eq. 34,684.57 5130 • Childrens Program 5131 • Young Children Prog. & Supplies 81.49 5133 • Young Adult Expenses 397.71 5130 Childrens Program - Other 478.57 Total 5130 • Childrens Program 957.77 Adult prog. expenses 1,289.78 5140 • Book Repair & Circ. Supplies 1,998.98 supplies for cleaning the bdg 10,324.53 Total Office Supplies 54,812.26 Postage 3,024.26 Travel & Training 5160 • Mileage reimbursement 651.00 Travel & Training - Other 543.40 Total Travel & Training 1,194.40 5725 • Public Relations 1,262.01 Professional Services 14,002.15 Utilities Telephone & Internet 2,852.80 Utilities - Other 9,684.77 Total Utilities Bank Service Charges Outside Services 19 12,537.57 591.00 190.00 Page 1 1:29 PM 02/21/12 Cash Basis Fayetteville Public Library Profit & Loss January 2012 Jan 12 Total Operating Expenses 87,613.65 Salaries & Wages Adult Services 18,345.27 Materials processing 9,236.81 Children's Library 10,021.66 Circulation 27,265.48 Custodial 5,420.88 Administration 34,779.64 6480 • Post Employment Disbursement 8,337.80 6498 Vacation Time Used 19,481.67 6499 Sick Time Used 5,167.54 Total Salaries & Wages 138,056.75 Payroll Expenses FICA/Medicare Expense 9,713.55 Payments to UofA for students 123.50 State Unemployment Expense 2,031.59 Voluntary AD & 0 437.40 Long Term Disability 596.62 Life Insurance 143.41 Total Payroll Expenses 13,046.07 Employee Benefit Expenses Health & Dental Insurance 8,466.19 Company paid portion of HSA 842.94 Retirement Contributions 11,177.25 Total Employee Benefit Expenses Publications Book Acquisitions all books child & adult 7120 • Adult Reference Materials 7140 Genealogical Materials Total Book Acquisitions 7130 • Electronic Resources Periodicals Audio Visuals 7610 • Film/DVD 7620 • Audio 20,486.38 4,439.58 2,381.11 30.00 6,850.69 4,455.00 19.95 2,236.48 224.51 Total Audio Visuals 2,460.99 Total Publications 13,786.63 Building & Equipment Building Maintenance 5,200.60 Office Machine Maintneance 1,412.55 Total Building & Equipment 6,613.15 Total Expense 279,602.63 Net Ordinary Income Other Income/Expense Other Income Inter -Agency Transfers 9150 • Transfer-Millage Transfer for Books Total Inter -Agency Transfers Total Other Income Net Other Income Net Income 20 -246,713.71 184,307.68 27,915.00 212,222.68 212,222.68 212,222.68 -34,491.03 Page 2 FAYEIIEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY Memo To: Board of Trustees, Fayetteville Public Library From: David Johnson, Executive Director and Laura Speer, Director of Library Services Date: February 21, 2012 Re: Budget Adjustments from 2011 to 2012 Background $227,081 remains unspent in the 2011 budget. Historically, the board has used remaining money to plan for future needs, augment the new year's budget, and pay expenses incurred in the previous year. Future needs: In December 2006, the board established designated funds intended to accumulate money to take care of future technology, furniture, and building & equipment needs. The board also voted that unexpended money from related budget line items be moved to these funds. 2011 Expenses: At the end of each year, outstanding bills remain for items ordered, but not yet received and/or invoiced. In 2011, this occurred primarily in the programming budget. In addition, there were unexpected expenses including legal fees, recruiting and hiring the new Executive Director, and meeting the commitments of the post -employment agreement with the former ED. Recommendation Add $34,005 to the 2012 Furniture and Equipment Budget Add $20,000 to the 2012 Information Technology Budget Add $36,933 to the Technology Designated Fund Add $18,000 to 2012 Professional Fees Budget Add $2000 to the 2012 Programming Budget Add $91,468 to the 2012 Salaries and Wages Budget Subtotal: $202,406 Include the $24,675 added to the 2012 Book Budget by Board action at its December 2011 meeting. TOTAL: $227,081 21 F'AYETTEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY Memo To: Board of Trustees, Fayetteville Public Library From: David Johnson, Executive Director, and Laura Speer, Director of Library Services Date: February 21, 2012 Re: Purchases with Library Credit Cards Background Each year, library p -cards are used by administration and managers to pay for expenses when traveling, to purchase library materials from certain vendors, and to pay for supplies for library programming and miscellaneous equipment/repair items. The p -card purchase procedures require that a purchase order be created and authorized by the administration. In November 2011, the library p -card expense reports were moved to digital reporting. The expense reports are produced by each manager and then reviewed and approved by the administration. Many vendors are now offering the option of paying by credit card in order to receive payment immediately. The library can utilize this, but it will mean that the board of trustees will not authorize payment (sign each check) per invoice. Purchase orders and administration approval will still be required before each purchase. This will allow the library to continue its green initiative by reducing the paperwork involved in generating checks. Suggestion In order to continue to provide board of trustee authority, the monthly library p -card expense report (due prior to 25th of the month), which has been authorized by the ED, will be presented to the board member signing checks for examination. Recommendation Authorize the library to utilize credit cards as a purchasing method for efficiency and sustainability. 22 FAYEI'IEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY Memo To: Board of Trustees, Fayetteville Public Library From: David Johnson, Executive Director and Laura Speer, Director of Library Services Date: February 27, 2012 Re: Change to Policy LO — Lost Materials Background 1. In the past library patrons who have found and wish to return Lost materials that they have paid for were charged two fees: ® Processing fee to return the item to the collection ® Maximum overdue fine for that type of material These two fees range in value, but generally are about $11.00. An example of this type of transaction would be that a $16.00 book is returned and we only give them a $5.00 refund. This type of transaction does not happen often, but is punitive and not customer friendly. 2. Lost items are many times reordered. At this time there is no time limit in which a lost item can be returned. 3. The LO policy definition of a satisfactory condition book does not reflect the accepted condition definitions of book dealers. 4. Mp3 players are no longer loaned by the library. Proposal 1. Stop charging the overdue fine for that type of material 2. Limit the time in which a lost item can be returned to 6 months. 3. Use the industry definition for a "like new" condition book for potential replacement items. 4. Remove Mp3 player from the item 5c. 23 How well do these services compare to your expectations? Comparative Bar Chart ll Overall (684) ty 0 2 4 2011/11 - 2011/11 (682) Overall, how do you rate the quality of these services? Comparative Bar Chart ne 0 2 4 ,... 1 Overall (681) 0 2011/11 - 2011/11 (679) 6 8 Average a9.18 9.18 110 J 12 14 1E Would you recommend the services of this library to others? Comparative Bar Chart 0' 2 4 I Overall (682) 1 2011/11 - 2011111 (680) 8 10 12 14 IE Average Overall, how satisfied are you with the services of this library? Comparative Bar Chart Saltsfaction 0 ._.2. 4 .1 Overall (884) 2011/11 - 2011/11 (682) Importance —77719.12 1 9.12 8 Ile 12 14 IE Average Overall, how important is this library to you? Comparative Bar Chart 9.03 9.03 0 Overall (683) 2 4 2011/11 - 2011/11 (681) Fayetteville Public Library Survey Week, November 2011 682 respondents Compared to other libraries surveyed: All libraries 6 10 12 Average FPL Overall, !row important is this library to you? 9.01 9.03 Overall, !row satisfied are you with the services of this library? 9,05 9.12 How well do these services compare to your expectations? 8.91 9.01 Overall, how do you rate the quality of these services? 9.1 9.17 Would you recommend the services of this library to others? 9,42 1 A 9.51 114 1E TODAY IN OUR TOWN A Holocaust Of The Heart PAGE 3D SUNDAY, FEB. 12, 2012 TODAY IN BUSINESS Flowers Top Gift Men Plan To Buy PAGE 1B Published By Stephens Media AN EDITION Of THE ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT -GAZETTE 1 lits LOW ROOF i approve a proposed by Ward 4 alder- )ers could fill 'nes or apart - areas called stricts with - :1 law. Turpose of rofit exist- • five unre- ," Jeremy Services pk. "The ok at new d projects iodate that PAGF 2A STAFF PHOTO ANDY SHUPE Jackson Brandt, 10, of Fayetteville, left, plays the violin Saturday as couples dance during a performance of "The Sweetheart Waltz — Love Conquers All." The program featured members of the Washington County Historical Society's Heritage School to mark the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. The production features dancing and music as school members described the events in Fayetteville leading up to the beginning of the war based upon wartime letters from Fayetteville native Erasmus Stirman. The group will participate in the Arkansas Living History Association's annual conference March 2-4 at several locations in Washington and Benton counties and plans another free performance of the program March 2 at the Fayetteville Town Center. Visit shilohmuseum.org/ education/alha for more information about the conference. TODAY IN RELIGION Buddhist Teachings Warn Against Nonvirtuous Deeds PAGE 10A SATURDAY, FEB. 11, 2012 TODAY IN SPORTS Bulldogs Rout Rebels, 70-46 PAGE 8A Published By Stephens Media AN EDITION OF THE ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT -GAZETTE TO AN R S Please do not deface or tear articles from this newspaper. ION -Thank you STAFF PHOTO ANDY SHUPE Ruby Sims, left, Ghaith Al-Musharaff and Lulu Collins, all kindergarten students at Fayetteville's Owl Creek School, laugh and scream Friday while taking part in a performance by local musicians Kelly Mulhollan and Donna Stjerna as they perform as Toucan Jam for students through a grant from the Arkansas Arts Council. ys' Fees ourt RULING SAYS OUST PAY $70,000 during a special session of the Eighth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals at the Univer- sity of Arkansas School of Law. The court isbased in St. Louis. Hendren ruled the Rogers Group is eligible for some reimbursement, calling them the "prevailing party" in the case. Fayetteville City Attor- ney Kit Williams argued Hendren did not rule on the ; group's civil rights claim that the city denied the company 1 due process. The civil rights claim is the only claim for which the group could I, receive attorneys' fees under d the law, he said. e g SEE COURT PAGE 2A Principal On Leave 1 ;in ade rst her 1 it "Once you notice a pattern of behavior, it's harder to excuse." CRAIG STOUT Fayetteville Police Sergeant happened previously that didn't get reported," Stout said. In one instance, Stout said SEE RAMAY PAGE 2A STAFF PHOTO ANDY SHUPE David Johnson was recently named director of the Fayetteville Public Library and served his first day on the job Wednesday. Johnson Starts As Director By Kate Ward ItWARD@NWAONEINE.COM FAYETTEVILLE — The last time David Johnson worked at a library, he had never heard of an e -book. The 45 -year-old, who started work Wednesday as the Fayetteville Public Library's new executive director, said he plans to address the growing demand associated with technology and envisions the library becoming a model of innovation. "The library has gone from an archive of a community to a place where people can come and consume books, DVDs and movies," he said. "In the future, I think we'll move to a place where people can create content. They'll be able to come here and mix music or check out a video camera and edit content." SEE DIRECTOR PAGE 2A ace of Mind • Flexibility • Competitive Rates first Security Bank IRA Is the smart, secure way to plan for your future. ether you're self-employed, starting a new job or nearing retirement, esting in an IRA id one of the most powerful ways to reach Our goals. e FrstSecurity Bank BeVer. ;_f dt L Throughout the coun- try, Clark said, the cities that are most successful in those that can "lay down their Friday night rivalries" and find opportunities for Fort Smith is Arkansas. second largest city. Fayette- ville ranks third in terms IVO Uateb tui meetings were announced Wednesday. DIRECTOR: Johnson Holds Master's Degree In Library Science "I really care about people and I care about people coming to work and being happy every day. Working and having fun are not mutually exclusive:' DAVID JOHNSON Fayetteville Public Library director CONTINUED FROM PAGE IA Johnson was head of the library's adult services depart- ment from 1995 to 1997. The Little Rock native earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in communica- tion from the University of Arkansas. In 1993; he received his master's degree in library science from the University of Tennessee. Johnson moved to Tyson Foods in 1997 and held various leadership positions for the company during the past 14 years. J David McCall, an analyst r at Tyson Foods, said Johnson will be an asset to the library because he works well with I FAST FACTS CHECKING OUT THE LIBRARY Established: 1916 Current facility: Opened 2004 Employees: About 40 full-time equivalent Collection: More than 245,000 items SOURCE: FAYLIB.ORG ohnson as a "man of integ- ity" I've known David for two or three years and I think he will do very well running the ibrary;' he said. "He's very library, but his experience in said. said David Johnson's passion the first Leadership in Energy for the library is obvious. and Environmental Design - She said his role in informa- Silver certified public library tion management at Tyson in the state. will benefit him in dealing Johnson also plans to exam - with customer service -related ine the possibility of creating issues at the library branch libraries to serve the "His temperament in area's growing population. A how he's dealt with vari- recent study revealed people ous management issues had who have to drive more than some appeal," she said. "Not 15 minutes to get to a public only his background with the library are less likely to go, he others. "The pace might be differ- ent at the library, but David will be able to use some of the same skills he's acquired while working at Tyson," said McCall, who worked with Johnson on a product data management team. "He knows that people are people and to motivate others, it's best not to use a harsh approach." Johnson said working with shareholders at Tyson was similar to what he expects to do in meeting the demands of taxpayers. "The responsibility of what you do. at Tyson is driven by a responsibility to the shareholders," he said. "The Fayetteville Public Library has shareholders, too. It's every- one who pays taxes. They have a tremendous expecta- tion about the return on their investment." Trey Auten, also a former Tyson co-worker, described organized and very leader- the private sector will trans- ship -oriented. He knows the late into the long-term vision value of being a team player we have for the library. He's and he works well with had some demonstrated expe- others." rience with respect to moti- Though he always envi- vating personnel and we think sioned himself becoming that's important for the long - library director, Johnson said time viability of the library." he took the job at Tyson to Johnson said his passion taken lightly?' give his wife, Holly, the option for libraries started when he Johnson said library patrons was young. His mother was shouldn't expect any immedi- a librarian for the Central ate changes as he settles into Arkansas Library system and his new role. his dad worked at a newspa- During his first day of work [e changed majors six Wednesday, he took time tc in college before study- become better acquainted mmunications and later with library employees. ed to get his master's "I want to develop a rela "Population and geographic spread estimates say we would need to look at that by 2015," he said. "I know we would have to be sensitive about location so we would need to keep our options open. This is not a decision that would be to leave full-time employmen and stay home with their two children. Johnson's annual salary at the library was about $24,000. Holly Johnson now works as the executive director for the Fayetteville Education Foundation, which Johnson said gave him the chance to pursue his own career choice. Their children, Cecelia and Russ, are now 14 and 11, respectively. "When the opportunity per. time, ing c deci_ degree in library science. tionship where they fee Johnson hopes to build on comfortable coming to me, the library's existing sustain- he said. "I really care abou able infrastructure by one people and I care abou day going "off the grid" and people coming to work ane becoming the first library being happy every day. Work that puts energy back into the ing and having fun are no became available, it seemed electrical grid at a profit. mutually exclusive. like perfect timing," he said. "I want us to be creative Johnson will make $85,001 Suzanne Clark, president of enough to try that," he said. annually as executiv the library's board of trustees, The Fayetteville library was director. Volume 145, Number 203 FREQUENCY: Published 365 days a year by NAN LLC. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Northwest Arkansas Times, P.O. Box 1607, Fayetteville, AR 72702. Established in 1860 as the Fayetteville Democrat, MEMBER: Arkansas Press Association Lisa Thompson, Managing Editor, 872-5168 Gran Marton, Local Editor, 571-6429 / ` 2 Sister Helen Prejean (center) talks with Vincent Harding (left) and the Dalai LDemcrat-Gazette file photo ama in a panel discus- sion in May 2011 at the University of Arkansas. flage is a e nuar anyo of hi: (He and I brilli; W one and it Top l! sort o nated pr'ise< oddsu as a v Theater stages Tigers Be "till, The Ma exploi a comedy with dark stripes ERIC E. HARRISON ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT -GAZE -VI A young woman retur home to her mess of a fam and a part-time gig as a su stitute art teacher, desperate trying to get her life in ord while an escaped tiger stal the suburbs in Tigers Be S by Kim Rosenstock. Fayetteville compan TheatreSquared will stag the comedy, starting with preview at 7:30 p.m. Thursda and shows at 7:30 p.m. Edda2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday an 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday throug March 4 in the 180 -seat St dio Theatre at Walton Art Center's Nadine Baum Stu dios, 505 W. Spring St., Fay etteville. Tickets for Thursday' preview are $18.50; for Fri day's opening night, $28 $32; for the remainder of th run, $26-28; 30 "30 under 30' tickets are available for each performance to patrons un- der 30, $10; plus handling fees depending on how the tickets are bought. Call (479) 443-5600 visit theatre2.org. Through a special partner- ship with Fayetteville Public Library, the playwright will attend the play's opening weekend performances and will hold a public talk and re- ception as part of the library's distinguished visiting author series at 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Admission is free. Nun opposed Human -rights activist Sis- ter Helen Prejean will discuss her opposition to the death I; ns lly b- ly er ks till y e a 3/4 y d u s s e • M. Taylor Long Lauren Blumenfeld (clockwise from top left), Richard Holden, Amelia McClain and Quinn Gasaway make up the cast of TheatreSquared's production of Tigers Be Still. Spectacular, $140 per couple, which includes dinner, show, long-stemmed rose, com- memorative 5 -by -7 framed photograph and chocolates. Call (479) 631-8988 or visit Rogers LittleTheater.org. Drawing exhibition "Otto Lang: Drawing From Life," an exhibit of drawings by the .one-time illustrator for the New York Sun, Cosmopoli- tan, Life, Good Housekeeping, Brooklyn Life and Literary Digest who retired to Little Rock in the late 1930s, goes on display Thursday in the west hallway of the Smith- n_._a "mob and bootlegger" mys- tery, according to Bridgeford innkeeper Jeff Feldman, who wrote the storyline. The weekend involves a two -night stay at either inn, a kickoff cocktail party/recep- tion, a full gourmet breakfast each morning and a buffet dinner following the denoue- ment. enoucment. Package prices range from $399-$539. Call (800) 223-3246 or (888) 567-2422 or visit ww w18S1crescentcottageimt.com or www.bridgefordhouse. com. Elvis tribute film 1' first10 to rip t a very that ah the car the Fre lent fig Ano about 1 of a nti Artist. ' made l largely ; lywood' on a sta by the ta made by about a auteur r the talkie Then parallels and Wo< Midnigh slight at feature -1, Robina that is e tion and best We John Cu Broadest so far a! Woody i Cringes a certain)) and it's fico hit people I actually Then berg's 1 Taylor': made in particul. strike m but that air of ' them. Wltil pose, to hair arri, - about I" Sharon Daniel 'rom: Laura Speer ant: Friday, February 03, 2012 8:25 AM To: Sharon Daniel Subject: FW: Kudos to the library To share with the board? Laura From: Margaret F. Reid jmailto;mre d©uark.eduj Sent: Thu 2/2/2012 1:15 PM To: Willow Fitzgibbon Subject: FW: Southern SARE Grant Just wanted to let you know from one of our students who was there for the meeting on Monday From: Nathan P. Kemper Sent: Thursday, February 02, 2012 12:55 PM To: Margaret F. Reid Subject: Southern SARE Grant I've really been enjoying the Fayetteville Public Library more this week than I have in the last few years! So glad we met there Monday, I had forgotten what a great resource it is. Thanks, Nathan Kemper 1