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LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES
May 6, 1981 12:30 P.M.
The regular meeting of the Eagle Public Library Board was called to
order by President Susan McColl at 12:30 P.M. May 6, 1981. Roll call
was answered by Donna Abbott, Glida Bothwell and Leola Yucis. Gloria
Dittman from Friends of the Library was present as was Librarian Ann
Gallinger.
Minutes of April 1, 1981 were read. Donna moved, seconded by Glida
that the minutes be approved as submitted. Motion passed.
EAGLE FUN DAYS
Donna reported that lineup for the parade will be at 1:00 P.M. at the
Sun Ray Dairy. The parade will start at 2:00 P.M. President Susan
asked Gloria to coordinate the project of selling pop before and during
the parade. Gloria agreed. We are to have 2 locations, one at the
starting point of the parade and one somewhere along the route.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT
Statistics for April were reviewed. Financially we appear to be in
good shape. Ann reported that due to some abuse of privileges on
Interlibrary Loans, a policy will be enacted that only patrons of
Eagle Public Library with a permission slip may check out books at
Boise Public Library. This policy will be posted in our library and
a letter to that effect weill be sent to SIRLS. Bills of $310.29
for books and supplies were authorized to be paid.
ILA REPORTS
Glida and Ann gave favorable reports of the ILA Convention in Boise.
Glida told of information given on legislative contacts effective for
libraries. Ann reported on exhibits and extra programs offered by
the convention.
ALA Convention will be helf June 29 - July 3 in San Francisco. PNLA
Convention will be in Portland in August. Attendance at PNLA is
favored by board members. Glida asked for help in collating the cook-
book.
BUDGET
Susan told us our preliminary budget is due June 1, 1981. We may
look for a 10 or 12% increase. The mayor said the city council will
entertain a slightly larger budget if it contained specific goals. He
also said the Community Center project is in a holding pattern with a
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delay of anyway three (3) years before there can be any major movement.
The Evans Building might be a possibility. President Susan set up a
budget meeting for May 20, 1981 at 11:30 A.M. in the library.
SUMMER READING PROGRAM
Ann told us the theme for Summer Reading is "Animal Trackers". She
showed us animal track stamps that will be used on the children's
tracker licenses. The program will start right after school closes.
Members of the Friends will be asked to help with registration. We
will have Disney films for summer showing. The board recommended a
diversity of films be selected.
PROJECTOR POLICY
The Business Men's Association will receive a note of thanks for
their help in getting the projector. Glida moved, Donna seconded
that the projector be operated only by board members or the librarian
for library or community events. After some discussion, the motion
passed. Meeting adjourned.
President Susan reopened the meeting after Glida moved the meeting
be reopened for additional business. Leola seconded and motion
carried. President Susan was directed to write a letter to the
city council expressing the wish of the board to have some imput
on the hiring of help -in the library.
Meeting adjourned. 7kc412k
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President
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Secretary