HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-09-2002 Library Board MinutesTuesday, April 9, 2002 4 pm
UML Advisory Board met in the basement of Unger Library with the following in
attendance: Board members Maisie Jones, Sharon Morgan and Barbara Green ;
Friends of UML President Mary Ann McWilliams; Rey Rosas, City Council liaison;
HCLC coordinator Phyllis Wall and Librarian John Sigwald.
John welcomed everyone to the meeting and explained that President David
Issacson was out of town. John introduced Phyllis Wall, Hale County Literacy
Council coordinator and noted that she was selected 2002 Plainview Woman of
the Year by the Plainview Chamber of Commerce. John gave an update on the
condition of Sherie Wells, Asst. Lay -representative to WTLS. She is in UMC in
Lubbock, Room 312. Sherie is making a very slow recovery from brain surgery
and complications.
John told about attending American Library Association Midwinter Conference.
It was a very busy, but rewarding, experience. John is finishing up a term on the
Sibert Committee and is also secretary of the Cataloguing in Publication
Advisory Group. He will be attending the annual ALA summer conference in
Atlanta, GA in June.
John will be attending the Texas Library Association Annual Conference in Dallas
to be held April 23 through April 26. He serves on the Summer Reading Club
Program Committee and the TexShare Committee. Staff members, Connie
Thomashide and Sally Tueling, will also be attending the Dallas conference.
John explained the Loan Star program and said this year we received a grant of
$3646. This is direct aid to public libraries. This is the first year for the program
in Texas. The funds are discretionary funds and may be used for anything other
than building a building. UML purchased two reading couches for the juvenile
area with this year's money. Library will receive same amount next year.
John talked about the UML proposed budget for FY 2002-2003. He has sent his
proposal to John Castro and it will eventually go to the City Council for approval.
He indicated he asked for more money for books and $5000. supplemental funds
for building maintenance (to change 8' fluorescent lights to 4'; get 2 master
switches for basement meeting room)
He also, explained need for additional funds for T-1 line from Southwestern Bell
Telephone for video -conferencing.
John explained two changes he would like to put into effect regarding Internet
Policy and modifications to UML Policy Manual. Sharon Morgan made the motion
that the Librarian be allowed to make ad hoc (as needed) changes to UML
Policies with approval of City Attorney. These changes to go into effect
immediately and brought to Advisory Board for approval at the next scheduled
UML Advisory Board meeting. Barbara Green seconded the motion. Motion
carried by voice vote. Sharon Morgan made the motion that the Internet Policy
be amended to allow staff control of excessive noise in the Internet area and staff
ability to extend hours for patrons doing academic projects. Maisie Jones
seconded the motion. Motion carried on voice vote.
Meeting was adjourned.