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04-09-2001 (Library) Minutes RITA & TRUETT SMITH LIBRARY BOARD BOARD MEETING The Library Board of the city of Wylie met in regular session on April 9, 2001 at the Library. The attendees were: Grace Morrison Adrian Sanchez Liz Allen Dan Hendrix 1. Approval of the Minutes. Minutes were approved as read from the March 20, 2001, meeting. 2. Discuss Monthly Report and Quarterly Report. The Library hit 10,000 checkouts for the first time its history. The Board congratulated the staff on a job well done. The Friends of the Library treated the staff to a breakfast last Friday to celebrate. Statistics were submitted to the Wylie News The Board liked the graphs that Mignon did to illustrate the statistical increases. Liz asked about the number of magazines the library has and what we are spending on magazines. We are spending about $2000 on magazines and they are used more in- house than they are for checkout. The primary usage is for current events. Grace asked about the status of filtering. The American Library Association has filed a suit against the law that is supposed to make public libraries filter. The guidelines that have been released state that libraries must begin filtering by October 2001 to be in compliance with the law. Mignon stated that she will need to plan for filtering software for budgetary purposes for FY 2002. There is a good possibility this law will be tied up in the courts for months, but it is better to have funds available to install filtering software if necessary. Mignon will research prices and present some budgetary figures to the Board next month and keep them updated on the status of the ALA suit. The law states that libraries must comply with this law to receive federal funding. NETLS receives a small portion of federal funding which means Wylie has to comply with the law. In addition, the Library is receiving ERATE funding which is federal. 3. Discuss National Library Week events. On Tuesday evening the Library hosted Mike the Magician who filled in for Ramblin Rose. At the end of the program, a representative from Phil Graham's office presented the Library with a certificate of appreciation and a letter. A copy of the letter was sent to the Wylie News and City Council. Approximately 20 people attended the program. On Wednesday, Grace Morrison presented a puppet program and 43 people attended the program. On Thursday, the Library hosted the Read Aloud and 30 people attended the program. 4. Discuss Library Survey. The Library statistics have increased significantly over the last few months. It is a logical assumption that the growth of Wylie is a contributing factor, but the staff would like more concrete information so we can continue to increase statistics. Mignon wrote a survey that will be distributed to patrons. The survey deadline is May 18. Mignon plans to use the statistical results for budgeting purposes. The results will be presented to the Library Board at the June meeting. PRESENTATION "The Future of Public Libraries" (TLA program tape) The board agreed to do new and old business and adjourn the meeting before listening to the tape. Some board members couldn't stay for the tape. NEW BUSINESS The Library is hosting a program by IN SYNC on extinct lions and tigers on April 10 at 4:00 p.m. Mary Starnes resigned from the Library Board as a result of family health problems. The resignation letter has been submitted to the City Secretary. Mignon is going to submit the board appointment for the April 24 council meeting. OLD BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT 7:45 p.m.