1984-11-27 PEARLAND LIBRARY BOARD MEETING MINUTES ary Board Minutes
1984 7:30 P.M.
as called to order by Chairman Fay Hunter. There was a correction to the
rtes to the effect that the microfiche readers from Southwestern Bell were
county, not the city.
Treasurer Nancy Sallee reported a balance of $136.00 in the checking account, plus
$.88 added for interest. $64.12 is in the savings account.
Dede asked if the board would pay the $25.00 dues required for her membership to TLA.
Bettye made a motion and it was seconded and passed by the board to do this. About
the Statistics Report Dede commented that circulation for October was up over last year.
Dede showed photos from Children's Book Week activities in which Mr. Hicks, a clown,
and a magician were featured.
Dede has attended a course offered by the U. T. Library Sciences Dept. about how to
handle collections on local history. Dede reported history collections are regarded
as a lifetime project and require someone to continue the pursuit of such. Dede has
spoken to Marjorie Laurence about her book and Ms. Lawrence wants to revise the book
in 1985, when this would be a good susquicentennial project.
The typewriter offered for use for rental by the public is used almost constantly. Dede
inquired whether the $60.00 now in the account could be placed in the library board
account, since she would like to use the funds to have the copies of the Pearland Journal
bound. John Moorman said he would see about having this account changed from the Friends
account to the library board account since the Friends are comparatively inactive at this
time.
Dede has spoken to the AARP about volunteer needs in the library. About one-half of the
books purchased with money from the Friends' book drive have been ordered, and when the
books arrive, typists will be needed to put donor's cards in the books. Nancy and Judy
said they could help with this.
Dede told plans for decorating the library for Christmas and said she would like to
have a tree for the foyer, since the city has purchased a large one for the mall area.
Nancy donated a pine :tree, and Dede asked suggestions of the board for further decora-
ting.
Videotapes are being rotated among the county branches now and are a popular item.
New in the collection for circulation are radio shows on cassette tape. Dede further
reported there will be a marionette show on December 10th in the evening, at 7:00 P.M.
John discussed the breakdown of the annual budget to show what is coming from county
funds for Pearland in various areas. The total for Pearland is approximately $157,319.
John will soon present his report to city council. He reported that Manvel Library will
be closed most of November for building repairs to meet the building codes.
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November 27, 1984
John further reported there will be another book sale in Brazoria in March for the
county. He said he wanted the board to be aware that materials funding has reached
a good level, and that the hard part now comes when increasing staffs in Pearland
and the county becomes necessary. An estimated 30 more positions are needed right
now, and John wants to strive to have Pearland Library open 70 hours by 1990.
John showed a snapshot of ribbon cutting ceremonies today at the open house of
the administrative offices in Angleton. About six people work out of this facility.
Fay reported she attended the open house and that the facilities were in good order
and very attractive.
Scott Sheldon, who has been a reference librarian, will now have a new position,
John reported. This staff change will help in the interlibrary loan area.
Tom Reid asked for a review from the minutes as to where directional signs are to
be placed to point people to the new library. Tom will check with Dennis on the
signs now being made and where they will be located. Tom commended John's efforts
to afford better communication to council on a regular basis and stressed the
importance of his appearing in an advocacy position. Minutes and notes from our
board meetings will continue to go to council as part of their packet if we requdst
this of the city secretary. Tom suggested some attention -getting action the library
could take in order to become more visible to the community, such as a regular article
in the newspaper. The board was reminded that an appointee is needed to replace
Guy Roberts by February, 1985, and some names were suggested as possibilities.
Fay distributed copies of the McNaughton plan for members to read and Tom asked that
the McNaughton plan sheet be included in council's packet next time. Fay asked for
suggestions regarding the frequency of board meetings and day. Tom said there is no
legal requirement that the library board meet every month, so it was decided to
meet every other month unless a special need arises. The date will be third Tuesday.
Fay reminded us to contact her if something needs to be on the agenda.
John reported that $1,261 was made on the county book sale and thanked those who
assisted and Betty for coordinating the sale. $1,000wil go for rebinding, with $261
to be used in advertising for the next sale, planned for this time next year.
A spring date was suggested as a target date for a membership drive for the Friends,
and activities of such organizations were discussed. Tom suggested we should consider
a library benefit to be offered to members of the Friends as an enticement.
Motion to adjourn was made and seconded.
Respectfully submitted,
Judy Demecs, Secretary Fay Hunter, Chairman
P earland Library Board Minutes
N ovember 27, 1984 7:30 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Fay Hunter. There was a correction to the
September minutes to the effect that the microfiche readers from Southwestern Bell were
donated to the county, not the city.
Treasurer Nancy Sallee reported a balance of $136.00 in the checking account, plus
$.88 added for interest. $64.12 is in the savings account.
Dede asked if the board would pay the $25.00 dues required for her membership to TLA.
Bettye made a motion and it was seconded and passed by the board to do this. About
the Statistics Report Dede commented that circulation for October was up over last year.
Dede showed photos from Children's Book Week activities in which Mr. Hicks, a clown,
and a magician were featured.
Dede has attended a course offered by the U. T. Library Sciences Dept. about how to
h andle collections on local history. Dede reported history collections are regarded
as a lifetime project and require someone to continue the pursuit of such. Dede has
spoken to Marjorie Lawrence about her book and Ms. Lawrence wants to revise the book
in 1985, when this would be a good susquicentennial project.
The typewriter offered for use for rental by the public is used almost constantly. Dede
inquired whether the $60.00 now in the account could be placed in the library board
account, since she would like to use the funds to have the copies of the Pearland Journal
bound. John Moorman said he would see about having this account changed from the Friends
account to the library board account since the Friends are comparatively inactive at this
time.
Dede has spoken to the AARP about volunteer needs in the library. About one-half of the
books purchased with money from the Friends' book drive have been ordered, and when the
books arrive, typists will be needed to put donor's cards in the books. Nancy and Judy
said they could help with this.
Dede told plans for decorating the library for Christmas and said she would like to
h ave a tree for the foyer, since the city has purchased a large one for the mall area.
N ancy donated a pine ;tree, and Dede asked suggestions of the board for further decora-
ting.
✓ ideotapes are being rotated among the county branches now and are a popular item.
N ew in the collection for circulation are radio shows on cassette tape. Dede further
reported there will be a marionette show on December 10th in the evening, at 7 00 P.M.
John discussed the breakdown of the annual budget to show what is coming from county
funds for Pearland in various areas. The total for Pearland is approximately $157,319.
John will soon present his report to city council. He reported that Manvel Library will
be closed most of November for building repairs to meet the building codes