HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_LAB_04.11.2011Minutes of the Meeting of the
Library Advisory Board
Of Georgetown, Texas
April 11, 2011
MEMBERS IN ATTENDENCE- Betty Ann Sensabaugh, Marisue Miller, Shana
Nichols, Lydia Harkey, and Shelley Karp.
ABSENT: David Ciambrone and Glenn Mautner
STAFF IN ATTENDENCE. Eric Lashley - Library Director
OTHERS IN ATTENDENCE: 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. Shana Nichols made the motion to accept
the minutes of the March 2011 Library Advisory Board Meeting and Marisue
Miller seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
2. DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Director Lashley reported circulation and visitations for the month of March both
were up over the previous year.
Eric announced many staff members would be attending the Texas Library
Association's Conference in Austin the week of April 11. He also reported he
met with the head of the Sun City Library to discuss the bookmobile project. She
did not have any concerns about the bookmobile project and was glad to see the
library reaching out to the community. She mentioned having a group of
volunteers for the bookmobile with a possible name, Friends of the Bookmobile.
Eric thanked Sue Miller for all of her efforts and work in helping with the annual
tea party, which was a great success.
Eric reminded the Board there would be a volunteer appreciation luncheon on
Thursday, April 18 at noon.
Eric spoke about the WOWI Bookmobile kick-off event held April 3 He also
spoke of his appreciation to the Temple Public Library for volunteering to bring
their vehicle for the event.
Director Lashley also announced the Friends of the Library were going to have a
booth at the Red Poppy Festival to promote the bookmobile project.
Director Lashley also reported the Community Impact newspaper reported thelot
at 8th and Martin Luther King Jr is scheduled to be paved soon Eric tried to get
confirmation of timing from the County, but has been unsuccessful in getting a
reply.
Eric reported tax season is almost over and this was the smoothest year to date.
This year saw very few problems and very happy patrons.
Eric reminded the Board of the Picture Circus event on April 30 and he read over
the patron comments.
CONSIDERATION OF AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING.
1. 2011/12 Budget Input - Eric Lashley• Eric read comments submitted by
Glenn Mautner. The Board discussed the need to support the bookmobile
and other services of the library. Sue Miller asked if the library needed to
make cuts, where would we make cuts? Eric responded that in the past
the library has been willing to cut the travel and training budget. Most of
the budget is personnel and the only areas to cut that would have the least
impact on the patrons are travel, training and postage.
2. CTLS news and issues — Eric Lashley: Eric reported that no new
funding was expected from the State budget for CTLS funding Eric and
Linda reported the news is depressing for many of the small libraries in
our area.
3. Bookmobile — Eric Lashley• Eric reported the Friends' bookmobile
committee has been hard at work planning the WOW! Bookmobile
campaign. They are scheduled to send out a solicitation letter by mail in
the next few weeks. So far, the response has been positive.
4. Georgetown Reads! — Eric Lashley Eric read a list of events for
Georgetown Reads! and so far the response has been great with the food
drive and cook book giveaway Eric reported the wine tasting event was
almost full.
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 7:35 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Marisue Miller , Secretary Betty Ann Sensabaugh, Chair