HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_LAB_10.10.2011Minutes of the Meeting of the
Library Advisory Board
Of Georgetown, Texas
October 10, 2011
MEMBERS PRESENT. Betty Ann Sensabaugh, Marisue Miller, Shana Forte
Nichols, Lydia Harkey and Glenn Mautner.
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Rosa Garcia — Children's Services Coordinator and Michele
Harber — Community Outreach Librarian
OTHERS PRESENT: Linda Nix — CTLS Lay Representative
AGENDA
1. Minutes of last Meeting: The meeting was called to order by Chair Betty
Ann Sensabaugh at 6:30 PM Glenn Mautner made the motion to
accept the minutes of the September 2011 Library Advisory Board
Meeting and Marisue Miller seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously.
2 DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Director Eric Lashley was on vacation and the report was given by Rosa Garcia.
Rosa reported circulation was up for the month of September over the previous
year and the circulation figures were higher than the previous year, with total
checkouts equaling 527,746. This was impressive due to the fact that the library
was open 6 less days in FY 2010-2011.
Rosa reported visitations were also up for the year at 362,923. Other notable
figures for the year:
Children's program attendance = 13,282
Children's programs = 71
Internet usage = 97,441
OverDrive e-books checkouts = 1,739
OverDrive audio books checkouts = 1,035
Volunteer hours = 10,124.5
Copies added = 12,396
Copies withdrawn = 13,500
Donations added=2,839
Ms Garcia noted the dedication of the stain glass window to Dixie Hanna was
held on September 18 as well as a concert by Manachi de Jalisco Eric and
Linda nix attended the CTLS meeting in Cedar Park on September 23 and Linda
bought Eric a delicious lunch.
Rosa reported Eric spoke to the Sun City Rotary Club and Daughters of the
American Revolution on September 6 and September 8.
Rosa announced there will be a special music program held on Thursday,
October 6 by classical guitarist Michael Nigro as well as our annual Halloween
parties on October 26 at 10:30 a.m. and October 28 from 6:30 PM — 8:30 PM.
Rosa read aloud the patron comments for the month of September.
CONSIDERATION OF AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
1. Introduction of Michele Harber, Community Outreach Librarian —
Rosa Garcia: Rosa introduced Michele Harber, the new Community
Outreach Librarian. Michele told the board what she planned to
accomplish with the bookmobile as well as the locations with which she
has been in contact.
2. Bookmobile — Rosa Garcia: Rosa reported the Friends have raised
approximately $105,000 for the bookmobile. The Friends have scheduled
two future fundraisers; a lunch on October 19 in honor of Dr. Morton King,
who was a founder of the Friends organization, and a wine tasting on
December 5 sponsored by Grape Creek Wineries.
3. Filing vacant staff positions — Rosa Garcia: Rosa reported the library
has two vacant positions: a cataloging librarian position as well as the
library assistant position vacated by Michele Harber. Eric has submitted
requisitions for these positions to be posted. These positions are critical
for the library to maintain our current level of service.
4. Report on quarterly meeting, future of CTLS — Linda Nix: Linda
reported she and Eric attended the CTLS Membership meeting on Friday,
September 23. Linda said CTLS hoped to raise over $300,000 by August
2012 to maintain services. If funds are not raised by August 2012, CTLS
may have to close the doors. Linda also reported the changes to the
Inter -Library Loan programs taking place across the state.
5. Schedule of future meetings — Rosa Garcia: The November 2011
meeting has been canceled. No other future meetings have been
canceled or rescheduled.
Chair Betty Ann Sensabaugh adjourned the meeting at 7:30 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
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Marisue Miller , Secretary
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Betty Ann Sensabaugh, Chair