HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-09-2001 Library Board MinutesTuesday, October 9, 2001 4 pm
UML Advisory Board met in the basement of Unger Library with the
following in attendance: Board members David Isaacson, Barbara Green
and Caroline Kopp ; Friends of UML President Minnie Ruth Rigler ;
WTLS lay representative Lucile Davis ; WTLS lay rep. (alternate) Sherie
Wells and Librarian John Sigwald.
John introduced Sherie Wells as the newly appointed West Texas Library
System lay represenative alternate. She replaces Joy Denton who
has moved to Amarillo.
John told those present that as part of becoming a member of
TexShare, the City Council recently passed an ordinance doing away
with the out -of -county fee for UML libraries. TexShare libraries
will issue special TexShare cards to patrons that will be good for
one year and can be used throughout the state of Texas.
John explained that Loan Star funds were passed in the past legislative
session. UML should received approx. $4500. this year from this program.
John explained that he is working on updating the UML policies and
procedures manual. He is using the WTLS policy regarding Interlibrary
Loan to write UML policy. The Introduction pages indentify policies
and procedures. The policy approval process will change in the following
manner --John with write the policy ; City Attorney will review ; Board will
review, discuss, amend or approve --if approved will then go back to
City Attorney for approval. Caroline Kopp moved that these policies
and procedures be approved. David Isaacson seconded the motion. A
vote was called for and passed.
John said Cox Communications has recently provided basic cable service
to UML. He is trying to get extended basic so that the library will
have CNN and MSNBC. A television will be placed in the periodical
area for viewing of current affairs and news.
John explained that he received a letter from Tammy Coleman regarding
renewals by phone. He answered her letter with various reasons
why this is the policy UML follows. She wrote another letter
stating her appreciation for his promptness and would like to
speak with the UML Board but due to her work would not be able to.
Board upheld the current policy of no telephone renewals.
John is working on e -Rate funding. UML will be eligible for
76% discount on telecommunications (includes at this time, internet
service and phone lines).
John said UML has received another $30,000 TIFB grant. This year's
grant will be used for computers in literacy center, juvenile catalog
area, front desk and one for Sue to use for Interlibrary Loans.
Loan Star funds can be used for anything except building a library.
Meeting was adjourned