HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-08-2011 Library Board MinutesLibrary Board Meeting
February 8, 2011
Present were Board members Sharon Morgan, Kenna Hatch, Kim
Horne, and Kevin Sweeney. Also present was WTLS Lay
Representative Lucile Davis.
John opened the meeting by stating some pros and cons of the Amazon
Kindle, Apple iPad, and the Barnes & Noble nook as related to eBooks.
He also shared some pros and cons of eBook circulation. He
concluded that after some research he believed this format was not a
feasible investment for Unger Library at this time.
John gave an overview of the Amo Leer bilingual reading programs
provide on Tuesday evenings at 6:30. The program directors both work
at Hillcrest Elementary in the Bilingual Program classrooms. Maritza
Salcedo, a teacher, and Sara Valencia, an assistant, both prepare the
programs and do most of the outreach for these programs. The
programs will be available until the end of May. Some programming
may be available during the Summer Reading Club in June.
The Texas Library Association Conference is April 12-15 in Austin. If
any Board member is interested in going, the Library will pay
membership fees.
Another Library Board member is needed. Please inform John if you
know of anyone who would be interested in serving.
Kevin Sweeney asked about the progress of getting the Plainview
newspaper online. John mentioned that part of the project had been
completed, but that we no longer have a volunteer to work on this
project. Kevin said he might get some of his Wayland history students
to help out.
Book sale is March 25-26, 2011.
Next meeting is May 10, 2011.
Dismissal was at 5:00 pm.