HomeMy WebLinkAboutLibrary Board Minutes 04.23.1985 Minutes of the LAUREL PUBLIC LIBRARY
/'■ DATE- 04/23/8G
ATTENDANCE -Ruth Baker(presiding),Gwen Nottingham,Happy Gass, and
Peggy Arnold
MINUTES -read and approved
COORESPONDENCE- -none
WARRANTS -11
REPORT OF THE LIBRARIAN- traffic up 16.9 %,circulation down 6.6%
FINANCIAL -The finance committee has accepted the preliminary
budget with only a few minor changes. Our cost per circulation
for this year is $1.26 and the county circulation for 1944 was
11,104. The contract amount for welkin to county patrons is
$13,991.04. The contract amount for welkin for Laurel residents
to use the Parmly Billings Library is $3,273.40. Reserves will be
purchased for $200, fiche catalog for $74.75 and film rental for
$S0 for a total contract amount of $3,598.20.
FEDERATION ADVISORY BOARD--The 1985 -86 CST Plan of service was
presented and discussed. The representatives will ask their
boards if they approve of a 2 year plan of service. The Large
Type Catalog will not be printed if CST revenues are not as much
as expected and service groups will be contacted to help with the
printing costs. Gay Walter was introduced as she will be applying
for the Collection Development Grant. The next federation meeting
will probably be August 24.
NEW BUSINESS -Peggy may attend the WLN users meeting in Lewistown
on May 1. The Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative has donated
a book to the library.
NEXT MEETING -May 21
Meeting adjourned
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