HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-10-1996 Library Board Minutes9-10-96 4 pm
Unger Memorial Library Advisory Board met in the basement of the Library
with the following in attendance: Board members Barbara Green, Maisie Jones,
Rita Cronholm and Caroline Kopp; Friends of UML president Phil Cox ; City of
Plainview Director of Community Services John Castro, City Engineer Ches Carthel,
and Librarian John Sigwald_ WTLS lay representative Lucile Davis and Hale
County Literacy Council coordinator Debby Gibson also attended the meeting_
John Sigwald explained that the new carpet is in and the painting finished_
Two young men hired through MET for the summer did a great deal of the wall
painting and Danny Davis (a professional painter) was hired to do the stairwell,
tile, door at foyer, bookdrop, and offices. Many compliments have been
received on the new "look"_
John Castro introduced City Engineer Ches Carthel_ Ches attended this meeting
to hear Board members feelings regarding library maintenance_ He indicated
that the Library is no worse than other City buildings. Discussion followed
with indications that things will continue as they have been_
John Sigwald told that City Council will have budget hearing tonight and
it should pass --Library book budget will increase by $500.--$800. is in budget
for a new book charger (ours is getting old and they are no longer being
made, so we need to get a new one (reconditioned) while we can as it is
a vital part of our circulation system) --capital items for the Library include
money for a new microfiche reader/printer and second INTERNET computer.
Junior SErvice League gave the Library $700. this year for CD-ROM drives for
the reference area computers.
Phil Cox complimented John on the INTERNET webpage setup saying it makes using
the INTERNET much easier_
John announced that Carol Schulz Smith has replaced Toney Lynch at the front
desk.
John Sigwald attended
as part of his duties
Debby Gibson reminded
1996 from 10am to 2pm
Meeting was adjourned.
Texas Library Association meeting in Austin in July
as a member of the Bluebonnet Committee.
everyone of the Literacy Fair to be held on October 5,
at the 011ie Liner Center.