HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_LAB_02.14.2011Minutes of the Meeting of the
Library Advisory Board
Of Georgetown, Texas
February 14, 2011
MEMBERS IN ATTENDENCE Betty Ann Sensabaugh, Glenn Mautner, Mansue
Miller, Shana Nichols, David Ciambrone, and Kathryn Morehouse.
ABSENT: Anjeanette Benefield
STAFF IN ATTENDENCE. Eric Lashley - Library Director
OTHERS IN ATTENDENCE: Linda Nix — CTLS Lay Representative
MINUTES:
The meeting was called to order by Chair Betty Ann Sensabaugh at 6.30 PM.
David Ciambrone made the motion to accept the minutes of the January 2011
Library Advisory Board Meeting and Glenn Mautner seconded the motion. The
motion passed unanimously.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Eric thanked Kathyrn and Angie for their service to the Library Advisory Board.
Director Lashley announced the Board would have two members at the March
meeting. The new members are Rashelle Karp and Lydia Harkey Betty Ann
Sensabaugh was reappointed as Chair.
Eric reported circulation for the month of January was slightly higher than last
year, but visitations were down due in part to last year's Holocaust exhibit which
brought in large crowds.
Eric reported Georgetown patrons have checked out 254 e-books and
downloaded 218 audiobooks from our new OverDrive service which began on
December 17. Director Lashley announced the Central Texas Digital Consortium
will be meeting in Temple, TX on February 18 to discuss the organization of the
consortium.
Eric reported tax assistance has begun and is operating 4 days a week. Patrons
are able to e-file or paper file with the assistance of our volunteers.
Director Lashley reported the author series event by H.W Brands was a huge
success. Approximately 150 turned out for the event.
Eric read the patron comments.
Eric announced on February 20, the band Lucky Strikes will perform at the
Library from 2:00 — 4:00 PM. The Library will be hosting a children's illustrator
festival called "Picture Circus" on Saturday, April 30 Eric also announced that
Linda Nix and he would be attending a regional CTLS meeting on March 4 in
Bertram, TX.
CONSIDERATION OF AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
1. Bookmobile - Eric Lashley* Enc reported Council gave approval to
move forward with the bookmobile project Eric noted the Friends have
formed a fundraising committee and they will be meeting on February 15
to adopt a theme and logo.
2. Report on January CTLS membership meeting - Linda Nix: Linda
reported she and Eric attended the annual CTLS membership meeting in
Belton, TX on January 28. Linda read a list of CTLS award winners The
major news of the meeting was the proposed budget cuts to the State
Library which affect both CTLS and member libraries. The two cuts that
would affect our library the most were the cuts to the Loan Star Libraries
funding and the TexShare databases Eric noted those two cuts may
equal a $20,000 loss of funding to the Library. Linda encourages
members to contact our State representatives if they felt the cuts should
be spared.
3. Possible Arts Center - Eric Lashley Eric reported there were
discussions to convert the police station into an arts center, if the Public
Safety bond proposed for May is passed Eric noted he and Judy Fabry
are the staff liaisons for the Arts and Culture Board and they have made a
recommendation to move forward with converting the police station into a
visual arts center. More research and plans need to be made before a
final decision will be made on the future of the police facility.
4. Georgetown Reads' - Eric Lashley Eric reported the Georgetown
Reads! program will kick-off on April 1. We are planning for an author talk,
author dinner, canned food drive, cooking demonstration, scavenger hunt,
and wine tasting. More information will be provided at the March board
meeting.
5. Schedule of future meetings - Eric Lashley: Board members did not
have the need to make any changes at this time to future meeting dates.
Chair Betty Ann Sensabaugh adjourned the meeting at 7:25 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Eric Lashley, Actin."" ecretary
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Betty Ann Sensabaugh, Chair