HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-11-1997 Library Board Minutes2-11-97 4 pm
Unger Memorial Library Advisory Board met in the basement of the Library
with the following in attendance: Geoff Wells, Barbara Green, Rita
Cronholm, Maisie Jones and Caroline Kopp (Board members); Joy Denton,
president of High Plains Genealogical Society; Phil Cox, president of
Friends of UML and Librarian John Sigwald.
John told those present that he will be attending American Library
Association Midwinter Conference in Washington, DC this coming
weekend - leaving Friday, February 14, 1997 and returning on
Monday night, February 17, 1997_
The UML Internet has been updated; specifically, the Library 's Home
Page_ John urged everyone to try it and see what they think_
John announced that a $3000. grant has been given to the Library.
Laura Bush, wife of Governenr George Bush and Nelda Laney, wife of
House Speaker Pete Laney, have contacted John with the information
that this money is now available. This comes from the Inaugural
Endowment Fund - the surplus of which is being given in grants. John
is possibly going to get 25 Shakespearean videos that are available
for $2500. Also, John will be requesting a grant this week from the
Junior Service League. More on that at next months meeting.
Friends of UML have agreed to purchase a Pentium -133 motherboard for
John's computer which will allow him better and faster productivity.
The annual Friends of UML Book Sale will be held this year on April
4-5.
John told everyone that he will be sending proposed budget for next
year to City Hall in APril and will give more info_ on that later.
Business After Hours will be held at the Library on March 27, 1997_
Caroline Kopp will coordinate_ All present were urged to attend_
Meeting was adjourned_