HomeMy WebLinkAboutLibrary Board Minutes 01.24.1989 Regular meeting of the
Laurel Public Library Board of Trustees
Jan. 24,1989 1:30 p.m.
Attending -Gene Williams(presiding), Campbell Calvert, Sue
Carter, Bonnie Preikszas, Adele Zink, and Peggy Arnold
Minutes -read and approved
Communications - Received a letter from the Helena Film Society
concerning an award for Donald North, retiring president of the
Burlington Northern Foundation. Received a copy of The Last
Best Place: A Montana Anthology from the U.S. West Foundation.
Gene Williams received a call from Sara Parker about the new
state librarian, Richard Miller.
Report of the Librarian - Traffic for Dec. 88 was 2,122 up 8% from
Dec. 87, down 21% from Nov. 88. Circulation for Dec. 88 was 3,571
down 7% from Dec. 87 and down 22% from Nov. 88.
Unfinished Business -A motion was passed to send for the state
aid post -its advertised in the M.L.A. newsletter. ADK will
purchase a nice picture to hang in the Children's room.
New Business -A motion was passed to purchase a book drop. A
motion was passed to allow the Laurel Federated Women's Club
to host a tea in the library the week of April 9 -15. A motion
was passed to apply for the Library of America grant.
Announcements -The South Central Federation of Libraries will
hold their advisory board meeting here on Saturday Feb.25 at
1 p.m.
Next Regular meeting- Feb.28 at 1:30 p.m.