HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_LAB_07.11.2011Minutes of the Meeting of the
Library Advisory Board
Of Georgetown, Texas
July 11, 2011
MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE. Betty Ann Sensabaugh, Marisue Miller, David
Ciambrone, Shana Forte Nichols, Lydia Harkey and Glenn Mautner.
ABSENT: Shelley Karp
STAFF IN ATTENDANCE. Eric Lashley - Library Director
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Linda Nix — CTLS Lay Representative
AGENDA•
Minutes of last Meeting: 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 June 2011 Library Advisory Board Meeting and
Glenn Mautner seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously.
2 DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Director Lashley reported circulation and visitations were down for the month of
June over the previous year. However, the Internet usage was very high with
10,558 users.
The OverDrive e-books continue to see a steady increase in usage, but the
downloadable audio books have been less predictable Eric announced a few
new libraries have joined the consortium and he expects more Iibranes to join in
October when many libraries fiscal years begin.
Director Lashley reported Sheri Miklaski attended the American Library
Association's annual conference in New Orleans and brought back a number of
ideas for programs and services One program in particular, the Living Library,
was very appealing The Living Library program allows patrons to "check-out"
individuals and learn about a particular person's background or beliefs. We are
looking to implement this program in the fall.
Eric announced the Texas Society of Sculptors will have a reception for their
annual show on July 17 from 1.00 PM to 3:00 PM and Alan "Bones" Davis will
provide musical entertainment from 2 00 PM to 4 00 PM the same afternoon.
Director Lashley also announced the entries in the annual Teen Art Show are on
display on the 2nd floor of the library.
Director Lashley read aloud and discussed the patron comments for June.
CONSIDERATION OF AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
1. Place of Library in City's organization chart — Eric Lashley: Eric
reported Randy Morrow, Director of Community Services, would be
retiring in mid -August. At this time, the City is not planning on replacing
Mr. Morrow. The future position of the Library in the organization chart is
to be determined at a later date.
2. Library Budget — Eric Lashley: Eric reported the City Manager has not
included any cuts in his budget to Council. The budget includes increases
for the bookmobile program. The library did not receive funding for a
request for Temp/On-call positions. These positions had been funded in
the past by the Loan Star Libraries grant from the Texas State Library.
3. Bookmobile — Eric Lashley: Eric reported he will go to Council on July
12, 2011 to get approval to purchase the bookmobile from Texas Bus
Sales. Eric noted he had just been informed the price of the vehicle had
increased due to some additional safety equipment which was needed.
The final price of the vehicle went from $123,929.00 to $128,738.91.
4. Finalized State Library budget/future of CTLS — Eric Lashley: Director
Lashley read a letter from State Librarian Peggy Rudd dated June 22,
2011 detailing the large number of cuts to the State Libraries budget. The
Loan Star Libraries program, which funded the library's Temp/On-call
positions, was totally eliminated. The Interlibrary Loan program has been
de -funded and local libraries will need to pick up the majority of costs to
maintain interlibrary loans. TexShare databases will be reduced, yet the
cost will increase to the libraries by at least 35 percent. Library Systems,
such as the Central Texas Library System, will be phased out during the
next fiscal year. The Technical Assistance Negotiated Grant program
which gives direct computer and technical assistance to small libraries will
also be eliminated during the next fiscal year. The State Library will lay off
approximately 30 employees. The biggest impact to our library will be the
loss of approximately $14,000 in Loan Star Libraries funding as well as the
increase in cost of the TexShare databases. Director Lashley hopes to
have the Friends of the Library pay for the Temp/On-Call positions next
fiscal year.
5. Schedule of future meetings — Eric Lashley: There were no changes to
the schedule for future meetings.
Chair Betty Ann Sensabaugh adjourned the meeting at 7:45 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Marisue Miller , Secretary
Betty Ann Sensabaugh, Chair