09-14-1987 (Library) Minutes LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 14, 1987
6:30 P.M.
The Library Board of the City of Wylie met in regular session on Monday,
September 14, 1987 at 6: 30 P.M. in the Rita and Truett Smith Library. A
quorum was present and notice of the meeting had been posted in the time
and manner required by law. Those present were Steve Fortenberry, Robert
Fultz, Betty Stephens, Pat Zimmerman, Carol Barry, and Librarian Beverly
Shockley.
The minutes from the previous meeting were read and approved. Betty Stephens
moved that they be approved as read, Pat Zimmerman seconded the motion which
passed unanimously.
The August Activity Report for the library was reviewed briefly.
The NETLS appropriation of $4272 for the year beginning September 1, 1987
was reported and discussed. Needs in the history and medical areas will
be considered in allocating these funds.
Steve Fortenberry asked for clarification of the Christmas Page as a fund
raiser. The special page in the newspaper acknowledging those who make
a contribution to the library was explained. It was requested as an agenda
item for October so adequate plans could be made for this activity.
Beginning in October the Pre-School Story Hour will be twice monthly in
lieu of the present once a month schedule for it.
The staff of the library has begun to accumulate material and will begin to
write a formal Book Selection Policy for review and approval by the Library
Board and the City Council.
Robert Fultz asked if 16 mm films were available through the library. NETLS
does have a large group available to members and the catalog is currently
being updated. The North Texas Film Co-Op was mentioned and Librarian Beverly
Shockley was requested to investigate its continuing operation and the availability
of material. She will report at the next meeting of the Board.
Carol Barry moved that the meeting adjourn. Robert Fultz seconded the motion.
The meeting was adjourned.
Steve Fortenberry, Chairman