HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_LAB_07.12.2010Minutes of the Meeting of the
Library Advisory Board
Of Georgetown, Texas
July 12, 2010
MEMBERS IN ATTENDENCE. Betty Ann Sensabaugh, Glenn Mautner, Marisue Miller,
Shana Nichols, David Ciambrone, and Kathryn Morehouse.
ABSENT: Anjeanette Courtin
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 David
Ciambrone made the motion to accept the minutes of the June 2010 Library Advisory
Board Meeting and Shana Nichols seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Director Lashley reported that circulation was up by about 4,000 items in June and
visitations also were up.
Eric announced attendance for the teen summer reading programs had doubled this
summer.
Eric reported he attended the City Manager's workshop on the budget and the library's
budget would be the same as last year's budget with one frozen position.
The patron comments were read aloud. The majority of the comments were very
positive.
Director Lashley announced that the Library and the Friends of the Library would
participate in a Book Fair at Sun City in August to promote library services and the
Friends organization.
Eric read portions of an article written by Marilyn Johnson that appeared in the Austin
American Statesman on July 9. The article pertained to the importance of libraries
during times of economic crisis and suggested that communities that invest in libraries
will come out of the economic crisis with a competitive advantage.
CONSIDERATION OF AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
® Overdrive downloadable audiobooks - Eric Lashley• Eric announced the
library has entered into an agreement to start a consortium with six other libraries
to purchase and circulate downloadable audiobooks. Georgetown will pay
$6,000 to join the consortium and will be allowed to choose $4,000 worth of
materials. Patrons from Georgetown will be allowed to check out any of the
materials purchased by all libraries in the consortium.
• Bookmobile — Eric Lashley: Director Lashley announced Stan Hohman,
Director of Vehicle Services, had informed him that Ford Motor Company would
be producing in the future a 450 engine that runs on propane. The City is
researching converting some of its fleet to propane vehicles.
■ Social networking and library website — Eric Lashley: Eric demonstrated the
City's Twitter and Facebook pages for the board. Eric said a number of residents
now prefer to receive information via Twitter and Facebook and do not use the
City's webpage. Eric announced the library plans to use this technology more to
promote our programs and services. There is no cost to use these services and
library staff already produce the content that will be posted on Facebook and
Twitter. He also announced patrons can now receive messages concerning the
availability of their reserves via text messages on their cellular phones.
• Art in the Library — Eric Lashley: Director Lashley reported the current policy
of the library was to have the Arts and Culture Board accept works of art donated
to the City and library. However, the library also has a policy that complaints
about removing library materials, displays and artwork would come to the Library
Advisory Board. After discussion, the board wanted to see a more formal
process in regards to accepting donated pieces of art for the library. Eric said he
thought it was important the Library Advisory Board should be made aware of
future donations of art work to the library. David Ciambrone made the motion to
recommend the Arts and Culture Board accepts the donation of the sculpture,
"The Book" by Gary Yarrington and Marisue Miller seconded the motion. The
motion passed unanimously.
• Future Library Board meeting schedule - Betty Ann Sensabaugh and David
Ciambrone will be unable to attend the regularly scheduled board meeting in
October. The board did not make a decision to cancel the October meeting, but
would like to see this item on future agendas to give the board the option to
cancel a meeting if necessary.
Chair Betty Ann Sensabaugh adjourned the meeting at 7:15 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Anjeanette Courtin, Secretary
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Betty Ann Sensabaugh, Chair
DIRECTOR'S MONTHLY REPORT
GEORGETOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
June 2010
HIGHLIGHTS
• The library received a bequest of $10,000 from the estate of Clara Scarbrough.
• Several of the sculptors whose work was in the Texas Society of Sculptors show
demonstrated their work and techniques on Saturday, June 12.
• The live music event on June 20 featured Randy's Rangers, a four -piece group
that plays old-time country and Texas swing. A large audience attended the entire
program with the overflow crowd listening from the 2"d floor bridge.
• Children's and teen events for the summer reading programs have been extremely
well attended. The teen programs are drawing nearly twice as many young people
as last year. The tween events, for which attendance usually is limited to about 25,
have been full each week.
• Two new cubicles were added in the processing area to provide additional space
for volunteers and for the Friends of the Library.
PATRON COMMENTS
Comment: Tell whoever is in charge that the lady upstairs is AMAZINGLY helpful. (Kathleen
Bowling)
Comment: You have the best library. I'm so glad to see it is not being affected by budget cuts like
Austin.
Comment: Most delightful places I've been. You've done a wonderful job.
Comment: None! I love this library. From .Huntsville, AL
Comment: Please place a trash bin somewhere in the lobby.
Comment: More kid movies and books.
GEORGETOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Comparative Fiscal Year Statistics
2010
Jan
Feb
Naar
Apr
May
Jun
Annual Total
Patron Visits
Current Year
30466
30302
29297
28668
253669
34687
254794
2008-2009
27240
27116
28989
29899
25883
3098
339790
2007-2008
24295
26951
25342
24229
25231
30570
304799
2006-2007
N/A**
NIA'*
N/A--
12388
21999
30895
202304
Circulation
2010
Current Year
42493
40364
43808
40171
40471
54888
378229
2008-2009
37724
37916
43879
39281
38891
50823
49660
2007-2008
35279
34536
35492
33663
33835
43816
431294
2006-2007
1759
32507
36302
31555
3627
42374
386948
FY 2009-2010 Statistics
Children's Programs
Annual Total
Attendance
1120
690
1340
62
960
2914
10036
Programs
1
11 '
6
1
0
12
39
Story Time
23
10
16
26
24
0
150
Other {Tour, Movies,
1
0
0
5
7
12
27
After School Progran
0
0
0
0
2
0
2
Other Services
ILL Ordered
24
43
38
20
37
44
287
ILL filled
22
32
26
16
21
28
204
Lg Print Circuit
200
200
200
200
200
200
1800
Internet usage (persons)
8586
7986
8207
7851
6134
9666
69540
Volunteer Hours
Adult
556.50
816.25
871.00
624,25
593.00
612.25
5946,75
Teen
2.00
10.00
51.00.
6.50
19.50
88,00
237,00
Community Service
86.00
103.00
172,25
139,50
17&00
200;25
1350,75
Total
644.50
929.25
109425
770,25
788,50
900,50
7534.50
Registrations
City Residents -new
164
185
143
75
139
168
1245
GISD Kids' Cards
14
28
16
13
14
25
149
Non -residents -new
33
36
37
28
26
39
269
Total
211
249
196
116
179
232
1663
Cash Receipts
FineslMisc, Revenue
2918.72
2604,60
3743,37
3164.08
2801,91
3299A2
26564,78
Non-resident fees
2201,70
2337.20
2250,00
2165,00
1845.00
4070,00
21217:90
Donations
741,16
918.78
1201.57
869,47
95150
1255.00
8295.35
Gifts/Memorials
1671,00 24069,48
2195:00
11429:95
2260.57
10080.00
62919,30
Meeting Room Use
persons attdg meetings
3294
2322
2401
1799
1494
770
18553
Library Collection Changes
Copies Added
1295
979
1207
126
1065
1332
11154
Copies Discarded
610
469
579
462
583
1154
7275
Donations Added
511
267
139
180
242
270
2619
Notes:
a Manual sign-up lists iBegan
using
Userful login counts:
Library closed 12/27/06
- 1/20/07. Not all public Internet computers
were working as of
1/31107. No people
counting devices installed
until April 20, 2007.
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GEORGETOWN PUBIC LIBRARY
DONATIONS -- June 2010
None Phillips Copies of the genealogies for SouthernBennett; DeVasier &
Massey families and the Hudson Family & Collateral Families
Sipe Warren A copy of her book, Peter's Wife
Lester Frazier $250 for books
San Gabriel Woman's Club $80 in honor of their speakers during 09-10
Mary Ann Barbour Copy of Golf Courses of the World; by Robert Sidorsky, in memos}
Jackson Davis Logan
Alex Alexander Copy of his navel; Once a Ranger, Always a Ranger