Library Board
Regular MeetingDenton, TX · January 8, 2024
Agenda
City Hall
City of Denton 215 E. McKinney St.
Denton, Texas 76201
www.cityofdenton.com
Meeting Agenda
Library Board
Monday, January 8, 2024 5:30 PM South Branch Library
After determining that a quorum is present, the Library Board of the City of Denton, Texas will convene in a
Regular Meeting on Monday, January 8, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in the Meeting Room at the South Branch Library
at 3228 Teasley Ln., Denton, Texas at which the following items will be considered:
1. PRESENTATION FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
This section of the agenda permits a person to make comments regarding public business on items not
listed on the agenda. This is limited to two speakers per meeting with each speaker allowed a maximum of
four (4) minutes.
2. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
A. LB24-001 Receive nominations and election of a Chair, and Vice-Chair for the Library Advisory
Board.
Attachments: Agenda Information Sheet-Election of Officers
B. LB24-002 Library Board Chair will appoint Library Advisory Board members to serve as liaison to:
· The Friends of the Denton Public Libraries Executive Board
· The Emily Fowler Library Foundation Board.
Attachments: Agenda Information Sheet-Appointments.pdf
C. LB24-003 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the 2024 Library
Advisory Board meeting schedule.
Attachments: Agenda Information Sheet
2024 Library Board Meeting Schedule
D. LB24-009 Consider approval of the minutes of November 13, 2023.
Attachments: Library Board Minutes - Nov. 13 2023
E. LB24-004 Receive an informational report and hold a discussion regarding the Friends of the Denton
Public Libraries.
Attachments: Agenda Information Sheet-Friends.pdf
F. LB24-005 Receive an informational report and hold a discussion regarding the Emily Fowler Library
Foundation.
Attachments: Agenda Information Sheet-Foundation
Emily Fowler Library Foundation 11-17-23 Meeting Minutes
G. LB24-006 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding a Customer Request
for Reevaluation of Materials.
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Attachments: Agenda Information Sheet
Request for Reevaluation of Materials Form
Reevaluation Committee Recommendation
Reevaluation of Materials Policy
Collection Development Policy
H. LB24-007 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and consider recommending approval of the following
Denton Public Library Policy updates:
· Exhibit Policy
· Gift Policy
· Study Room Policy
Attachments: Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit Policy
Gift Policy
Study Room Policy
I. LB24-010 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the library’s 2024
Winter/Spring Classes & Events.
Attachments: Agenda Information Sheet-2024 Spring Classes & Events.pdf
Proposed 2024 Winter-Spring Classes & Events
J. LB24-008 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding:
· 2024 Staff Development Day Training
· 2024 Library Closure Schedule
· 2023 Bond Project Schedule
· Strategic Plan Update
· North Branch Facility Maintenance Projects
· hoopla® Circulation Rates
Attachments: Agenda Information Sheet
2024 Library Closure Schedule
3. CONCLUDING ITEMS
A. Under Section 551.042 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, respond to inquiries from the Library Board or
the public with specific factual information or recitation of policy, or accept a proposal to place the matter on
the agenda for an upcoming meeting AND Under Section 551.0415 of the Texas Open Meetings Act,
provide reports about items of community interest regarding which no action will be taken, to include:
expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; information regarding holiday schedules; an honorary or
salutary recognition of a public official, public employee, or other citizen; a reminder about an upcoming event
organized or sponsored by the governing body; information regarding a social, ceremonial, or community event
organized or sponsored by an entity other than the governing body that was attended or is scheduled to be
attended by a member of the governing body or an official or employee of the municipality; or an
announcement involving an imminent threat to the public health and safety of people in the municipality that has
arisen after the posting of the agenda.
CERTIFICATE
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I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the official website
(https://tx-denton.civicplus.com/242/Public-Meetings-Agendas) and bulletin board at City Hall, 215 E.
McKinney Street, Denton, Texas, on January 5, 2024, in advance of the 72-hour posting deadline, as
applicable, and in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
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OFFICE OF THE CITY SECRETARY
NOTE: THE CITY OF DENTON'S DESIGNATED PUBLIC MEETING FACILITIES ARE
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SCHEDULED MEETING. PLEASE CALL THE CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE AT 940-349-8309 OR
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SO THAT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION CAN BE ARRANGED.
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