HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/15/1986 - Regular Minutes - Bryan College Station Library System Advisory Board MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE BRYAN LIBRARY BOARD
Oct. 15, 1986
1 . On the 15 of Oct. 1986 the Library Board of the City of
Bryan,, Texas, convened in regular session in the regular
place in the Reading Area of the Librarj_ Building,_ at 5:05
p.m. the following members present:
2. ATTENDANCE
Member Present # of meetings # of meetings
Absent held since attended since
appointment appointment
Ed Madeley. Pres. P 29 29 ..
Judge C. Ruffino P 29 18
Vic Paulos A 51 29
Mrs. N. Gibson P . 29 21
Mrs. Carolyn Alford P 9 7
Mrs. Mildred Thomas P 9 u
Mrs. Janet LaMountt P :? 2
Also present were Mrs. Clara B. flounce, City Librarian ; Mrs.
Jerilynn A. Nilliams, Associate City Librarian ; and Mrs.
Laura Mills, secretary.
• 3. There were no visitors at the meeting.
4. The minutes were approved as. corrected.
5. The monthly report of statistics for August and
September showed the normal: variation for this time of the
year .
6. The nominating committee recommended Vic Paulos for Vice
President to serve for a term of one year . A motion was made
and carried
7. in the librarian 's report, Mrs. Hounce reported on her
attendance at Texas Municipal League annual meeting. She
stated that our city was well represented by the City !Manager
and others. The City Librarian served as president of the
Texas Municipal Library Director 's Association for the past
year; new officers were elected at the meeting. The function
of the Library Board was also discussed qt the meeting. The
Library Board serves as a diffuser of ideas and represented
the library in social and business public; relations.
The Friends of the Library annual book sale netted over
$6,500. The sale was more efficient and effective than ever
before and received good publicity. Some of the proceeds may
® be used to provide a revolving carousel for the SIRS series
in the reference section , purchase of a copier that enlarges
and reduces, and a copier for the branch library. An
answering phone device for when the library is closed is
another consideration .
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• The City Librarian mentioned an incident where a young
child wedged its head under the plexiglass on the stairwell .
Modification may have to be made for safety and insurance
reasons.
S. A. Mrs. 1/ounce reported on the progress of the branch
library . The shelves are being installed; the furniture will
arrive in early Januaryso the opening is predicted after
the first of the year . The City Librarian asked for the
board 's acceptance or rdjection of a sesquicentennial flag
donated by the Brazos County Sesquicentennial Committee. The
Board rejected the gift since the year is almost over; also,
it was observed that the flags in the area are faded.
9,A. Jeri Nilliams stated that the literacy program gained
momentum in Project Plus. This was a nationwide campaign for
publicity for literacy programs. The Service League is
funding a part—time coordinator for the Adult Literacy
Council and 40 tutors have been trained in, a recent workshop.
10. There were no requests for items for- the agenda.
The November meeting will be held at the branch library at
the usual time.
11 . The meeting adjourned at 6:05 p.m.
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Mr . Ed Madeley, Presid nit
Mrs. Clara B. Mounce
City Librarian
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