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
GEORGETOWN PUBLIC
LIBRARY
Comparative
Fiscal Year Statistics
2009
2010
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Annual Tote
Patron visits
Current Year
24312
26060
30466
30302
29297
28668
26359
220207
2008-2009
29997
22046
25686
27240
27116
28989
29899
25883
339790
2007-2008
18694
24295
26951
25342
24229
25231
304799
2006-2007
22271
19035
14916
N/A -'N/A'*
N/A**
12388
21999
202304
Circulation
2009
2010
Current Year
38681
39091
38262
42493
40364
43808
40171
40471
323341
2008-2009
38909
33986
33923
37724
37916
43879
39281
38891
496603
2007-2008
31074
31938
30642
35279
34536
35492
33663
33835
431294
2006-2007
28923
25337
24141
17259
32507
36302
31555
35627
386948
FY 2009-2010 Statistics
Children's Programs
Annual Total
Attendance
985
580
795
1120
690
1340
652
960
7122
Programs
3
1
4
1
11_ _
6
_1
0
27
Story Time
19
18
14
23
10
16
26
24
150
Other (Tour, Movies,
0
1
1
1
0
0
5
7
15
After School Progran
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
Other Services
ILL Ordered
38
24
19
24
43
38
20
37
243
ILL filled
29
20
10
22
32
26
16
21
176
Lg Print Circuit
200
200
200
200
200
200
200
200
1600
Internet usage (persons)
7242
6271
7597
8586
7986
8207
7851
6134
59874
Volunteer Hours
Adult
601.00
649.25
62125
556.50
816.25
871.00
624.25
593.00
5334.60
Teen
22.00
24.50
13.50
2.00
10.00
51.00
6.50
19.50
149:00
Community Service
130.50
174.25
169.00
86.00
103.00
172.25
139.50
176.00
1150.50
Total
753:50
848.00
805.75
644.50
929.25
1094.25
770.25
788.50
6634.00
Registrations
City Residents -new
178
108
85
164
185
143
75
139
1077
GISD Kids' Cards
30
7
2
14
28
16
13
14
124
Non -residents -new
37
21
12
33
36
37
28
26
230
Total
245
136
99
211
249
196
116
179
1431
Cash Receipts
Fines/Misc, Revenue
2973.07
2679.03
2380,88
2918,72
2604.60
3743.37
3164:08
2801,91
23265,66
Non-resident fees
2014,50
2570,40
1764.10
220130
2337.20
2250.00
2165:00
1845,00
17147.90
Donations
891.15
736.24
72848
741.16
918.78
1201 Z7
869.47
953.50
7040.35
Gifts/Memorials
442.30
10171.00
600.00
1671.00 24069A8
2195.00
11429.95
2260.57
52839.30
Meeting Room Use
persons attdg meetings
2640
1678
2156
3294
2322
2401
1799
1494
17783
Library Collection Changes
Copies Added
1346
1258
1436
1295
979
1207
1236
1065
9822
Copies Discarded
922
560
1936
610
469
579
462
583
6121
Donations Added
379
267
364
511
267
139
180
242
2349
Notes:
a Manual sign-up lists ended 3/28/06, no stats for last 4 days
of Marc sBegan using
Userful login counts:
Library closed 12/27/06 - 1/20/07.
Not all public Internet computers were working
as of 1/31/07.
No people
counting devices installed until April 20, 2007.
DONOR'
William B. Jones
Mary Ann Barbour
Linda Walke
Lenora Hausman
Gretchen Cormier
Shirley Pierce
Jane Kuizinas
GEORGETOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
DONATIONS -- May 2010
DONATION
$20 to purchase The Pianist by Waysa Szpilman
$50 in honor of Judy Fabry's service to the community
$2000 undesignated
Copy of Living Longer Than Hate by C.S. Ragsdale
Copy of Four Flags by Ray von Rosenberg
$50 in memory of Lorraine Pierce
$50 in honor of Gerald Sensabaugh
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DIRECTOR'S MONTHLY REPORT
GEORGETOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
May 2010
I a I Lei M I It [C] M k
• The Texas Society of Sculptors returned to the library with 60 pieces for their third
annual summer show. The show will be in place until July 9.
• The art students from the 9th Grade Center displayed their work in the bridge
gallery until mid -month and the GISD art teachers brought in their work for the
remainder of May.
• On the afternoon of May 16 the sculptors held their opening reception and
Jitterbug Vipers provided music from the '30s and '40s in the lobby. The
unintended convergence of the two events was very successful and the sculptors
intend to plan their reception next year at the same time as our monthly live music
event.
• Suzette Davidson is working to get the new meeting room scheduling software in
operation.
• Staff committees that are working on teamwork, communication, marketing, and
redoing Dewey met three times during the month.
• Ralph Love returned to work on May 17 after being off for thirteen weeks due to
health issues.
• Rosa Garcia, children's services coordinator, and Bethni King, young adult
librarian, have visited Georgetown schools this month to publicize their summer
programs.
PATRON COMMENTS
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Comment: Please buy softer ear phones.
Comment: Please add more Books On CD by Patrick O'Brian.
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. 1. What three things do you feel we do well at the library?
Assist patrons (15)
Programming (8)
Have a strong collection (5)
2. What three things do you feel we do poorly?
Communication (11)
Teamwork (5)
Staffing Service Desks (4)
3. If you could change one thing working for the City/Library, what would that be?
Better Health Care Benefits (5)
Better Pay (3)
Better Retirement Benefits (2)
Better Evaluation System (2)
4. What do you feel is the number one complaint our patrons would have in regards
to Library services?
Slow Internet speed (8)
Parking (7)
Hours of service (2)
Lack of new materials (2)
5. What are you most proud of working at the Library?
Friendly Service to patrons (7)
Our willingness to change (3)
Children's Programs (2)
New Facility (2)
6. What new projects would you like to take on?
Marketing/Branding/Promoting the Library (8)
Reorganization of Nonfiction section (5)
7. Would you visit the Library if you didn't work here?
All responses were "yes"
8. What do you like best about your job?
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Workload (3)
Staff members taking advantage of off desk time (3)
Negativity of some staff members (2)
Schedule (2)
10. How can we work smarter and not harder?
Better communication (5)
Better job planning (3)
Teamwork (2)
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