Library Back on Track

The Library Board convened in its regular meeting last week and heard a report from Interim Director Carol Lloyd. She announced that an impressive 350 children have signed up for the Summer Reading Program. The Board was further pleased to learn that the library's Storytime Thursday sessions were well-received, with 26 and 67 attendees in the first and second sessions, respectively.

Board Trustee Ashlee McGarity said, “The Nevada Department of Wildlife events have been very well attended. More of those, please.” 

Lloyd also reported that the library has handled its own Internet Technology since the early 80s when the library cooperative was formed with the state. “In this situation, it is a good time to sit down and really think about what we are doing and why,” she said. She is currently meeting with county staff and working through a process for the library to partner with the county to take care of at least part of the library IT.

Because of changes to the IT position that will affect the job description, the IT Librarian title will be changing to Digital Services Librarian. “We will meet with the county to make sure our special needs are met,” Lloyd said. “We do privacy and some things a little different than some of the other county departments.” 

According to Lloyd, the Adult Services Librarian and Library Assistant positions are in the pipeline to fill, and the Digital Services Librarian and Library Directory positions will be posted soon.

The board approved a motion to accept the budget report after Lloyd explained that as of June 18, the library was over budget. “I’m working with the comptroller’s office to address that,” she said.

She also reported that nothing from the Gift Fund had been spent, and the Fiscal Year was close to closing. 

The next Library Board meeting will be held on July 25, 2024, at 3 p.m.