HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/15/1979 - Regular Minutes - Bryan College Station Library System Advisory Board MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE BRYAN LIBRARY BOARD
• MAY 15, 1979
The Bryan Library Board of Trustees met in regular session on May 15, 1979 in
the librarian's office.
Present were Mrs. R. J. Holmgreen, President of the Board, Mr. Travis B. Bryan,
Jr. , Mrs. Willie Pruitt, Mrs. Bookman Peters, Mrs. Jesse Flores, and Mrs. C. J. Allen.
Mr. Fred Eubank, Collection Agent was also present.
Absent was Mrs. R. H. Harrison, III.
Before convening, Mrs. Pringle presented Mr. Fred Eubank to the Board. Mr. Eubank
explained his procedures in collecting overdue library materials. He stressed the
need for legal backing to pursue collection problems to any greater extent. The
Library Board expressed their approval of his successful efforts in retrieving library
materials. The librarian is working with the city attorney in preparing an ordinance
relating to the problem of overdue materials.
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Under regular business, the minutes of the April meeting were approved as written.
The statistics were examined and it was noted that attendance for children's
programs has tripled in one year. The Children's Department is adding another story
hour on Friday June 1. This will be in addition to the three story hours we now have.
The book list was examined and the purchase of several cookbooks was discussed.
The librarian explained that many of these books have to be replaced since they are
in constant demand by the public. However, all areas of the book collection will be
examined to insure that one area is not overly emphasized.
Mr. Travis Bryan, Jr. moved acceptance of the booklist and Mrs. Allen seconded it.
Under new business, the librarian reported that an executor of the Dr. E. D.
Hedgecock estate had informed her about a sum of money, $7,500 to $8,500, which would
be coming to the library with no stipulations. The Board asked the librarian to pre-
pare several alternative ways to invest this sum of money.
Plans for the 1979-80 budget are now beginning. Mrs. Pringle reported about the
letter sent to Mr. North Bardell, City Manager of College Station. It seems encouraging
to expect funds from College Station.
• Mr. Bryan made a motion that the librarian notify Brazos County, at the proper
time, about the budgetary needs of the library, and to express appreciation of this
investment by the county. This was seconded by Mrs. Flores.
Under personnel, the librarian explained that we are fortunate to have a new
C.E.T.A. youth worker, and a S.T.E.P. worker now employed at the library.
It was announced that the library will be co-sponsoring with TAMU Parks and
Recreation Department and the City National Bank, a vacation planning workshop on
June 2 at the Brazos Center.
The meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m.
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Mrs. R. J. Holmgreen, President Mrs.—Linda Pringle, Libraria/and
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE BRYAN LIBRARY BOARD
• MAY 15, 1979
THE STATE OF TEXAS:
BRAZOS COUNTY:
CITY OF BRYAN:
On the 15th of May, 1979, the Library Board of the City of Bryan, Texas convened
in regular session in the regular meeting place in the Reference Room located in
the Library Building at 5 p.m. with the following members present.
ATTENDANCE
Member Present today No. of meetings held No. of meetings
since appointment attended since
appointment
Mrs. R. J. Holmgreen, President X 93 68
Mrs. Richard H. Harrison, Vice. Pres. 71 53
Mrs. Bookman Peters, Treas. X 71 -55
Mrs. Jesse Flores X - 48 37
Mrs. Willie Pruitt X 48 36
Mrs. C. J. Allen X 48 40
Mr. Travis Bryan, Jr. X :-7.1 56
Ex Officio and/or staff members present: Mrs. Linda Pringle, Librarian; Mr. Fred
Eubank, Collection Agent.
Before convening, Mrs. Pringle presented Mr. Eubank to the Board who explained his
procedures in collecting overdue library materials. The librarian is working with the
city attorney in preparing an ordinance relating to the problem of overdue materials.
ITEM 1: The minutes of the April meeting were approved as written.
ITEM 2: The booklist was accepted. The librarian stated that all areas of the book
collection will be examined to insure that one area is not overly emphasized.
ITEM 3: The statistics were examined and it was noted that attendance for the children's
programs has tripled in one year. The Children's Department is adding another
story hour on Friday, June 1.
ITEM 4: Under new business, the librarian reported that an executor of the Dr. E. D.
Hedgecock Estate had informed her about a sum of money which would be coming
to the library with no stipulations. The Board asked the librarian to prepare
several alternative ways to invest this sum of money.
ITEM 5: The 1979-80 budget was discussed. Mrs. Pringle reported she had written to
the College Station City Manager. Mr. Bryan suggested she also write the
county about budgetary needs of the library.
ITEM 6: Under personnel, the librarian explained that we have a new CETA youth worker
and a STEP worker now employed at the library.
The meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m.
Mrs. R. J. Holmgreen, President Mrs. Linda Pringle, Librarian