2015_01.12 LAB Packet B.
KENNEDALE
Library
www.l,cennedalelibrary.org
LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD
AGENDA
BOARD OF DIRECTORS - REGULAR MEETING
January 12, 2015
LIBRARY BUILDING, 316 W THIRD ST
REGULAR SESSION - 5:30 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
A. Review and approve minutes from last LAB meeting
IV.VISITOR/CITIZENS FORUM
At this time, any person with business before the Library Advisory Board may speak to the board. All
comments must be directed towards the Chair, rather than individual commissioners or staff. All
speakers must limit their comments to subject matter relating to the board. No formal action can be
taken on these items.
V. REGULAR ITEMS
A. Review Edge Assessment in order to make recommendations for Edge Reimbursement Program
VI. REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Library director will update LAB on current consortium/partenrships
VII.ADJOURNMENT
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Kennedale will provide for reasonable
accommodations for persons attending City Council meetings. This building is wheelchair accessible, and
parking spaces for disabled citizens are available. Requests for sign interpreter services must be made
forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meetings. Please contact Amethyst Cirmo, City Secretary, at
817.985.2104 or(TDD) 1.800.735.2989
CERTIFICATION
I certify that a copy of the January 12, 2015, Library Advisory Board agenda was posted on the City Hall bulletin board next to the
main entrance of the City Hall building, 405 Municipal Drive, of the City of Kennedale, Texas, in a place convenient and readily
accessible to the general public at all times and said agenda was posted at least 72 hours preceding the schedule time of said
meeting,in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
316 W. Third Street, Kennedale, TX 76060 1 Telephone: 817-985-2136 1 Fax: 817-483-0660
Gwen Bevil, Library Director
316 W. Third Street, Kennedale, TX 76060 1 Telephone: 817-985-2136 1 Fax: 817-483-0660
KENNEDALE
Library
www.l<ennedalelibrary.org Staff Report to the Board of Directors
Date:January 12, 2015
Agenda Item No: MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING -A.
I. Subject:
Review and approve minutes from last LAB meeting
II. Originated by:
Gwen Bevill, Library Director
III.Summary:
IV. Recommendation:
Approve
Approve with changes
V. Attachments:
1. ILAB minutes for November 10, 2014 1BoardMinutesNov2014.doc
Kennedale Public Library
Library Board Meeting Minutes
November 10, 2014
I. Call to order
Chairman Rebecca Clark called the meeting to order at 5:34 pm.
II. Roll Call
Members present and signed in: Gwen Bevill, Library Director; Rebecca Clark, Chairman; Sharon
Dehnel; Don Rawe; Shirley Jackson
Members Absent: Elaine Brower
III. Minutes for Previous Meeting
The members reviewed the minutes from the August 8, 2014 meeting. Motion To approve, Action Approve,
Moved By Don Rawe, Seconded By Shirley Jackson. Motion Passed Unanimously.
IV. Visitor/Citizens Forum
There was no one waiting to address the board.
V. Regular Items
A. Discuss and consider necessary revisions of the Children in the Library Policy
Action Approve with changes, Moved By Don Rawe, Seconded By Shirley Jackson. Motion Passed
Unanimously.
VI. Reports/announcements
A. Update the board on current consortium memberships.
Gwen updated board on the Arlington Kennedale Mansfield Library Partnership and the progress on the
new online resource portal with current consortium and the Grand Prairie Public Library. The new portal
called MORe (Metroplex Online Resources)went live in October. The Overdrive stats for October showed
an increase of 33 or a 57% increase. Gwen didn't know if this was because it is a new site with different
material available or just because it was a new way to find the material.
VII. Adjournment
Motion To adjourn, Action Adjourn, Moved By Don Rawe, Seconded By Sharon Dehnel. Motion Passed
Unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 pm. Next meeting was set for January 12, 2015 at 5:30 pm. Board also
agreed to only meet quarterly starting in January as the library policies are current. Other set dates will be
in April, July and October.
APPROVED:
Chairman Rebecca Clark
ATTEST:
Gwen Bevill, Library Director
KENNEDALE
Library
www.l<ennedalelibrary.org Staff Report to the Board of Directors
Date:January 12, 2015
Agenda Item No: REGULAR ITEMS-A.
I. Subject:
Review Edge Assessment in order to make recommendations for Edge Reimbursement Program
II. Originated by:
III.Summary:
IV. Recommendation:
V. Attachments:
KENNEDALE
Library
www.l<ennedalelibrary.org Staff Report to the Board of Directors
Date:January 12, 2015
Agenda Item No: REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS-A.
I. Subject:
Library director will update LAB on current consortium/partenrships
II. Originated by:
Gwen Bevill, Library Director
III.Summary:
IV. Recommendation:
V. Attachments: