HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_LAB_06.14.2010Minutes of the Meeting of the
Library Advisory Board
Of Georgetown, Texas
June 14, 2010
MEMBERS IN ATTENDENCE. Betty Ann Sensabaugh, Glenn Mautner, Marisue
Miller, Shana Nichols, David Ciambrone, and Anjeanette Courtin.
ABSENT: Kathryn Morehouse
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.
Anjeanette Courtin made the motion to accept the minutes of the May 2010
Library Advisory Board Meeting and Marisue Miller seconded the motion. The
motion passed unanimously.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Director Lashley reported that circulation was up for the month of May. However,
visitations were slightly down (approximately 500).
Eric announced the Texas Society of Sculptors annual show was still going on in
the Library.
Director Lashley reported Suzette Davidson is using new software to schedule
meeting room use. In the future, we hope patrons will be able to access the
meeting room calendars and schedule their own meetings.
Eric reported Ralph Love is back to work after a 13 week absence due to illness.
Enc announced the Friends of the Library have purchased two new processing
cubicles for the Library.
Director Lashley reviewed the patron comments for the month of May.
CONSIDERATION OF AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
• Summer Reading Programs - Eric Lashley: Eric played three videos
promoting the children s and teen summer reading programs. The kick-off
events for both the children's and teen summer reading programs had to
be moved indoors due to rain Even with the rain, large crowds attended
all of the events. If time permits, the staff will be producing videos of each
week's activities and posting them on the Library's web site.
• Bookmobile — Eric Lashley: Director Lashley did not have anything to
report on the bookmobile project.
• Restructuring nonfiction — Eric Lashley: Eric reported the staff was
contemplating rearranging the nonfiction section to make it easier for
patrons to browse materials. The first step in this project will be to weed
the nonfiction collection. The staff is also contemplating rearranging the
first floor shelving arrangement.
■ Summer Recess — Eric Lashley: After much discussion, the Board
decided to meeting during the summer months, but would like to discuss
future meeting dates at the next meeting. At least two members will be
unable to meet in October.
Chair Betty Anne Sensabaugh adjourned the meeting at 7:15 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Anjeanette Courtin, Secretary Betty Anne Sensabaugh, Chair