Minutes - 1988 - Eagle Public Library - 07/12/1988 - Regular EAGLE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES
July 12 , 1988
Library 7:00 P.M.
The Board of Trustees of the Eagle Public Library met at 7 : 00
P.M. on July 12 , 1988 at the Library. The meeting was called
to order by President Ada Costanzo. Board members present
were Susan McColl , Mike Covault and Chris Gaston. Leola Yucis
was excused. Librarian, Ann Gallinger, was present. The
minutes were approved as written (MSC Susan,Chris) .
LIBRARIAN' S REPORT
Ann presented the June statistics noting that circulation has
doubled, largely because of the summer reading program and
ACFLD patrons . Bills totaling $2 ,790. 93 for June were
presented and approved (MSC Chris , Susan) .
SURVEY
Mike Covault discussed the last tabulation from the user survey.
The survey results indicated patron desire for more reference
books and a quiet, comfortable reading and study area . The
Board discussed adding to the current reference collection.
BUDGET COMMITTEE REPORT
The budget Committee presented a preliminary budget to the Board.
The Board will meet in early August to approve the final budget
before it is sent to the Mayor and City Council .
VIDEO POLICY
The Board moved to adopt the Videocassette Borrowing Policy
discussed, deleting #5 which stipulated videos must be returned
to the check-out desk. The Board felt return through the drop
slot in the door would be adequate. (MSC Chris , Mike) .
PBS VIDEOS
The Board discussed the purchase of the PBS Video package and
deci:dda,l to add the purchase of the entire series to the 1988-89
budget. The purchase of the videos will be determined by
the adoption of the budget by Council .
P.R. PAMPHLET
Ada presented the Board with the final copy of the P.R. pamphlet.
It will be mailed in July to all 83616 patrons.
INSURANCE
Susan reported to the Board that Mr. Walker, Council liason,
had not returned her call regarding the payment of building
and contents insurance for the Library.
ADFLD CONTRACT PROPOSAL
The proposal the Board sent the ACFLD was tabled at their last
meeting. The proposal will be on the agenda for the July 20th
meeting and Ann and several Board members will attend.
NEW BOARD MEMBER
The Board discussed recommendations for the new Board member,
replacing Leola Yucis . Leola' s term has expired and she
will not be returning as a Board member. Ada will contact
Joan Hill and if she accepts, her name will be submitted the
Council for approval .
Meeting was adjourned .
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