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
DIRECTOR'S MONTHLY REPORT
GEORGETOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
January 2011
HIGHLIGHTS
• H.W. Brands, author of American Colossus: The Triumph of Capitalism, 9865-
1900, who spoke can January 13, drew more than 125 people, the largest audience yet
in the Friends' Hill Country Authors series,
• The live music event in January was a performance by the Hill Country Wind Octet.
The group played classical selections to an appreciative audience.
• " Wes Odell's photographic exhibit from December was extended through January. Mr.
Odell donated one of his phonographs, selected by popular vote of the staff, to the
library. It is now hanging on the east wall of the public access computer area.
• Michele Harber accepted the position of Library Assistant, which opened in
December after Gail Pruett's resignation, and began work can January 24.
• On January25 the City Council approved Director Lashley's request to move forward
with the bookmobile project and gage permission for the library to apply for two grants
associated with the project, one from the State Library and one from the LC
STAFF ACTIVITIES
• The Georgetown Reads! committee met and began firming up plans for the program
that will kick off in late March. Planned activities include a scavenger hunt, canned
goods drive; cookbook give-away, wine -tasting; cooking demonstration, author visit,
and a paid evening event with the author of Already Nome, Susan Mallery.
• Eric Lashley and Linda Nix traveled to Belton on January 28 to attend the quarterly
CTLS membership meeting. Proposed drastic cuts in the budget of the Mate Library,
which will affect all libraries in Texas, was the primary topic of discussion.
JANUARY 2011 PATRON COMMENT
Comment: (As written) Get new music for people put on hold.
Comment: (As written) Get ANY other music for poor souls put on hold!
Comment: Invest it a piano that is tuned please.
Comment: Hey Hey Ho Ho The Rino's Butt has got to go!
Comment: Have DVD section shelved by genre: family.... Comedy.... t.v. shows separate Hue Ray
separate.
Comment: Refer to www.buffalolib.org for easier to navigate site.
Comment: Thank you for the texting feature.
Comment:
om ent: Please change the Texas Ranger photos against wall. They're as old as the Library is.
Comment: People talking on cells phones at PCs!!! Should not be allowed. Distracting.
GEORGETOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
Comparative Fiscal Year Statistics
2010
2011
Oct
Nov
Dee
Jan
Annual Total
Patron Visits
Current Year
31410
27524
2878
27363
11517
2009-2010
1 1 1
24312
26060
30456
34346-
2008-2009
29997
22046
25586
27240
339790
007-2008
18694
24295
304799
Circulation
2010
2011
Current Year
40965
40697
35963
42919
16054.4
2009-2010
38681
39091
38262
42493
524610
2008-2009
38909
33986
3393
37724
49660
2007-2008
31074
31938
30642
35279
431294
FY 2010-2411 Statistics
Children's Programs
Annual Total
Attendance
1675
455
805
615
3550
Programs
7
2
2
0
11
Story Time
19
18
16
24
77
Other (Tour, Movies,
2
4
4
2
12
After School Prograrr-
0
1
0
0
3
Other Services
ILL Ordered
61
57
34
50
20
ILL filled
49
43
32
37
161
Lg Print Circuit
200
200
200
200
800
Internet usage (persons)
8259
7736
7257
7918
31170
Volunteer Hours
Adult
672,25
702.00
526,75
622.50
2523.50
Teen
38.50
16.50
20:00
13.00
88.00
Community Service
246.25
100.7
124:00
256.00
727.00
Total
957.00
819,25
67035
891.50
3338.50
Registrations
City Residents -new
136
110
66
116
428
GISD Kids' Cards
8
16
3
16
43
Non -residents -new
19
29
15
34
97
Total
163
155
84
166
568
Cash Receipts
Fines/Mist, Revenue
2894.32
2926,17
2695,86
3053,84
11570,19
Non-resident fees
2105.00
1650.00
1445.00
2795:00
7995,00
Donations
4572,23
1370.32
1151.97
1365,58
8460.10
Gifts/Memorials
50.00
200.00
160,00
3672,25
408Z25
Meeting Room Use
persons attdg meetings
3815
2724
1710
2604
10853
Library Collection Changes
Copies Added
1088
1208
1278
1097
4671
Copies Discarded
1108
589
1321
2762
5780
Donations Added
224
127
- 231
298
880
Notes;
San Gabriel Writers League
Copies of Russ Hall's books; Bones of the Rain and
South Austin Vampire
Macedonia Baptist Church
Copy of Macedonia Baptist Church Historical Album
Friends of the Georgetown Library
$1 {fit} in memory of Bob Huelskamp for t hildren's books
Pat Nichols
Copy of Plymouth Colony Probate Guide
Gary& Marti Booth
$100 in memory of Norman Honnet for audio books
Woman's Club of Georgetown
Copies of The Enlightenment, Republic of Letters, and
Frenchified Dames in honor of their speakers
Henry Melton
Copies of his books: Emperor Dad, Failing BA ward,
Lighter Than Air, Follow That Mouse, Pixie Dust,
Extreme Makeover; Roswell or Bust, Golden Girl
Lester Frazier
$2 0 unde ignated