Published: July 05, 2008 11:43 am            

Pryor library board approves surveillance system

Pryor Library plans to purchase a security surveillance system.

The library board members considered two systems from Digi Surveillance Systems. The first system is an eight-channel DVR priced at $4,796.13. The second choice, a super megapixel NVR, has 10 channels and costs $9,839.28.

Board member Richard Beattie recommended the system with higher resolution 10-channel surveillance cameras.

“It’s a good system,” he said.

Board members approved spending up to $10,000 on the new system. The state funding must be encumbered by the end of July.

Library Director Kim Risner described a potential addition to the current

catalog system. Booknews is an online system with automatic templates featuring newsletters, pathfinders, DVD and author bases. Entering the bar code number of a book brings up all reviews done on the work. People can share book commentary online.

“It’s a way to get books out there and available to your public,” said Risner. “We’re still telling people, ‘did you know you can renew your books online?’”

The annual cost for Booknews is $650 with a setup fee of $200.

The CASSIE time management system is in place for computer usage. The systems tells how long a user has been on a computer and shows how long the waiting list is. A marquee tells patrons when their computer is available.

Oklahoma Ordinance Works Authority donated a Smart Board to the library.

The board discussed purchasing distance learning equipment. The equipment would include a camera hookup and microphone. Costs would come out of remaining state aid funds.

Stacy Neely’s resignation will take effect

July 29. The board

promoted Risner to a four-year status based on performance. The issue will be discussed further in the city budget meeting

July 8.

Circulations for May came to a total of 7,434. One hundred seventy-six cards were issued and computer usages numbered 1,244.

Six hundred seventy-six patrons used the meeting room, including carnival attendees. Offsite programs included 20 juveniles and 20 adults.

        

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