10-14-2024 Meeting Minutes LABPERSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD
October 14 2024 Meeting Minutes, Unofficial Minutes Written by Nikki Scoville
Held: October 14, 2024 at 3:00 PM at Person County Public Library 319 S. Main St Roxboro,
NC 27573
AGENDA – Annual Meeting
Call to Order, roll call, and certification of quorum.
Board Members Present: Charles Harvey, Anne Gibson, Susan Powell, Jonathan Bradsher
Absent: McCoy,
Staff Present: Von Yeager, Nikki Scoville, Brian Hart
Quorum Established
I. ACTION ITEM: Approve Minutes for September 18th Special Call Library Advisory Board
Meeting.
a. Corrections proposed and approved.
b. Motion to approve by: Powell; Second by Gibson
c. MOTION CARRIED: 4 Ayes; 0 Nays
II. Open to Public
a. Discussion regarding NC History Collection. Attendees stated appointments for using the
collection are not convenient and stated there was a need for a browsable collection in a
private space. Questions were also raised about NC History Collection development and
an attendee addressed concerns about weeding that was done to the collection years ago.
b. Discussion about a book concern (children’s book “It Isn’t Rude to be Nude”). Patron
was asked to fill out a reconsideration form and follow proper procedures.
c. Public comment addressed concerns about closing procedures of lights being turned off
prior to closing. Yeager stated concerns would be addressed with staff and would be
amended to have lights turned off after closing.
III. Discussion: Amend Bylaws
a. Hart and Yeager stated that If board would like to continue meeting virtually or offer
hybrid option, amendments to bylaws need to be proposed and officially approved. Hart
suggested looking at other county entities to edit/amend current bylaws.
b. Harvey asked Yeager to prepare proposed edits/amendments to current bylaws for next
meeting on Monday, January 13th.
IV. Old Business: Continued Discussion on Microfilm Machine and NC History Collection.
a. Yeager stated that Andy Evans would be giving a demonstration on a new microfilm
machine at the library on Tuesday, October 22nd from 10:00 – 11:00 AM and invited the
Library Advisory Board members to attend to view and discuss.
b. NC History Collection Location
i. Bradsher discussed idea for collection to stay in current location/set up but proposed a
permeant wall to separate multipurpose room to give collection users privacy and access.
ii. Yeager proposed new idea for 20x15 ft tempered glass enclosure that will meet ADA
compliance and be visible from the front desk. Would be a larger space than current set
up to allow collection growth. New location would give reason to end need for
appointment for usage. Collection would be more secure and could be easily repurposed
if additions to library are approved in the future.
iii. Yeager was asked by board to pursue funds for new tempered glass space for NC
History Collection from Commissioners.
iv. Bradsher requested all options be investigated. Gibson and Powell raised concerns
about cost of Bradsher’s wall idea.
v. Yeager to consult Ray Foushee for feasibility, cost, and assessments of both ideas.
V. New Business: Discussion to Pursue an Additional Library Facility/Branch for Southern End
of Town/Person County
a. Hart encouraged Library Advisory Board to pursue an additional facility.
b. Side discussion about Granville Public Library branches
c. Library Advisory Board would like to continue discussion of additional facility/branch
at a future meeting.
VI. Adjournment
a. Motion to adjourn by: Bradsher; Second by Powell
b. MOTION CARRIED: 4 Ayes; 0 Nays