HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_LAB_08.08.2011Minutes of the Meeting of the
Library Advisory Board
Of Georgetown Texas
August 8, 2011
MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Betty Ann Sensabaugh, Marisue Miller, Shana Forte
Nichols, Lydia Harkey and Glenn Mautner.
ABSENT: Shelley Karp and David Ciambrone
STAFF IN ATTENDANCE: Eric Lashley - Library Director
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: 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 July 2011 Library Advisory Board Meeting and Marisue Miller
seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
2 DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Director Lashley reported visitations were up for the month of July over the previous
year, but circulation was slightly down by approximately 300 items Eric reported
computer usage was again over 10,000 users.
Lashley announced Liberty Hill Public Library had lost their certification from the State
Library and as a result our library will no longer be able to serve their TexShare
cardholders. We currently have approximately 150 Liberty Hill TexShare cardholders.
These patrons' cards will now expire on August 31, 2011.
Director Lashley explained the changes to the inter -library loan program instituted by
the State Library on August 1. The new system will require libraries of all sizes to be
loaner Iibranes. This will most likely cause delays in receiving matenals for our patrons
and cause more labor and time on the part of our staff to fill requests of other libraries.
Larger library systems that used to handle the majority of ILLs will be unable to fill these
requests due to budget cuts and the lack of staffing.
Lashley reported the Summer Reading programs were successful. Attendance was
high, but circulation wasn't as high as expected Also, the number of children or parents
using the on-line registration program was lower than in previous years.
Eric announced Haley Denton had left employment of the library to attend seminary in
Dallas and Laura Evans had resigned to join the Peace Corps. Former employee Billy
Cryer will return in late August as an intern, to complete the requirements for an MLS
from Indiana University. He will be giving basic computer classes.
Director Lashley reported the Texas Society of Sculptor's annual show has been a big
success. However one sculpture was accidentally broken in the children's room.
Eric announced the OverDnve consortium will have 15 new libraries joining soon. This
will increase the number of titles available to our patrons.
Eric reported a number of incidents that have happened at the library recently: car
accident in parking lot, theft of tip jar in coffee shop and fire in recycling dumpster.
Director Lashley read aloud and discussed the patron comments for July.
CONSIDERATION OF AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING.
1. Bookmobile — Eric Lashley: Director Lashley reported the Council approved
the purchase of the bookmobile on July 12, 2011. The Friends of the Library
signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the City and issued a cashier's check
for $60,000 as a down payment for the bookmobile. Director Lashley will be
meeting with the manufacturer of the bookmobile on August 9 to finalize the
laminate and colors of the interior. Linda Nix wanted the Friends to be sure to
publicize the fact that no City tax dollars are being used to fund the purchase of
the bookmobile She said she had heard complaints that during this economic
downturn the City shouldn't be investing in such a large purchase Eric
responded that the publicity had been clear the Friends were purchasing the
vehicle on behalf of the City and he would be sure to pass on the message to the
Friends Board.
2. Report on library inventory — Eric Lashley: Director Lashley reported the
inventory was successful. The nonfiction section on the second floor was
rearranged to make it more user friendly. A section of shelving was removed for
safety reasons from near the Jeep in the children's room. The adult DVD
collection was moved near the circulation desk due to a high theft rate.
3. Possible parking structure near the library — Eric Lashley Director Lashley
reported an item is on the August 9, 2011 Council agenda to approve funds to
hire an architect to do preliminary design work and cost estimates for a parking
garage across the street from the library. However, the City does not currently
own the land where the parking lot is proposed to be located.
4. Schedule of future meetings - Eric Lashley. There were no changes to the
schedule for future meetings.
Chair Betty Ann Sensabaugh adjourned the meeting at 7:50 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Marisue Miller, Secretary v Betty Ann Sensabaugh, Chair