HomeMy WebLinkAboutLibrary Board Minutes 06-14-2016Library Board Meeting
(Specially called for by Andrew Freeman, Assistant City Manager, to introduce the new librarian
for Unger Memorial Library)
June 14, 2016
Present were Board members Kenna Hatch, Debbie Gallaway, Leticia Gaucin, and Stephanie
James. Also present were Assistant City Manager, Andrew Freeman, Carolyn Courtney,
Genealogy President and Debbie McPherson, President of the Friends of the Unger Memorial
Library.
The meeting was opened with the new librarian, Mariya Hapiy, introducing herself to the
Board. She then provided a power point presentation which included information about her
family, education, work experience, and events which led up to her journey to join the City of
Plainview at Unger Memorial Library.
Mariya shared some of the goals and visions she has for the library:
1. Learn about the library and community
2. Collaborate with local organizations
3. Develop programs focused on user needs
4. Improve library's web page
There was a short question/answer session following the power point presentation so that
those present could get to know more about the new librarian.
Offers of assistance to provide any help needed moving forward were also given.
Dismissal was at 4:30