HomeMy WebLinkAboutLibrary Board - Minutes - 04/26/1971Meeting of the City Library Board was called to order by Mrs. Bennett, President,
at 7:30 p.m. in Mr. Webber's office. Also present were Mrs. Henry, Mr. Watrous,
Mrs. Thornburg and Mr. Webber.
Minutes of two previous meetings were read and approved.
Attention was called to the report of City Council action reappointing Mr. Watrous
for another four-year term on the Board and appointing Mr. Frank Johnson, Jr. to
replace Mr. Lloyd Williams for a 4 year term.
The Board decided to place a memorial book in the library in memory of Mrs. Jane
Williams, wife of Lloyd Williams.
An art book is to be designated for Mr. Sorbie in appreciation of his interesting
series of lectures given for library patrons during the winter.
Mrs. Thornburg reported Mrs. Helen Bennett, newly appointed cataloger was doing well.
A request was presented that Miss Dottie Hunnicutt be allowed 23 days leave -of -
absence plus 12 days of vacation between July S and August 20 to attend summer
school. Mrs. Henry moved the request be granted, Mr. Watrous seconded the motion,..•.
which was passed.
Roof leaks, which had reappeared during the recent rains, were referred to Mr. Webber.
He was already in communication with the city administration regarding adequate'
repairs.
The special program for Library Week as provided by the Friends of the Library had
been well received with a good attendance at the illustrated talk by Mr. Brown at '••
Lesher Junior High.
The secretary was instructed to send letters of appreciation to Mr. Sorbie and to
the Friends of the Library for their assistance in promoting the services of the
Library for the community.
A workshop on Story Time for Children has been advertised for Colorado and Wyoming.'
Five people are expected from Douglas, Wyoming. The Board approved but in the
future will expect to be consulted about plans for any such meeting before it is
announced.
The Bookmobile is in operation until the County Fair at Loveland, August 14-18, where
it will be on display. The County Board will be in charge there.
Mrs. Kay McQuiddy, President of Friends of the Library, is a member of a committee .
from Designing Tomorrow Today. The Board asked to see the portion of the report
of the Committee which pertains to plans for library service before it is released.
Mr. Webber reported the shelving had come which will be so arranged that all fiction
will be on the first floor (former reading lounge) and non-fiction will be on upper.
level. It is planned to close the library on June 7, 8, and 9 to complete the
transfer.
Disposition of the heavy chairs and tables which will become surplus when stacks
are rearranged was discussed. The Board preferred to retain ownership if
suitable storage could be arranged. Possible future use in a branch library was
noted.
Evaluations are to be made soon using the new forms.
The next meeting will be held on the regular evening in May.
Lois Henry, Secretary
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