HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_LAB_08.09.2010Minutes of the Meeting of the
Library Advisory Board
Of Georgetown Texas
August 9, 2010
MEMBERS IN ATTENDENCE Betty Ann Sensabaugh, Glenn Mautner, Mansue
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 July 2010
Library Advisory Board Meeting and Glenn Mautner seconded the motion. The
motion passed unanimously.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Director Lashley reported that circulation was up in July, but visitations were
down.
Eric announced Internet usage was at an all time high of 9,830 users for the
month of July.
Eric reported the library discarded more books this month than we added due to
our weeding project.
Director Lashley reported there were 120 entries in our teen art competition. He
also reported the library had a good attendance at the Inside Out Steel band
concert and that Elliot Wilde, a classical guitarist, will be performing on August
15.
Eric announced he, David Ciambrone, and Glenn Mautner attended Sun City's
first book festival on Friday, August 6.
Eric also announced artist Nick Ramos' art work is currently being exhibited in
the library and he will be having a reception on August 16 from 5:00 PM to
8 OOPM.
Eric reported that Richard Groves, public services librarian, has resigned and will
be moving to Tennessee at the end of the month.
Eric read the patron comments for the month of July and showed the videos of
the last week of summer reading and the art competition winners and honorable
mentions.
CONSIDERATION OF AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
• Overdrive downloadable audiobooks — Eric Lashley* Eric displayed a
sample website from the Woodlands Digital Library. He explained some
of the features of the new downloadable audio books and said he hoped
to have our library's new site launched in September.
• Bookmobile — Eric Lashley: Director Lashley announced he was
concerned about the timing of the bookmobile in regards to the City's
budget cycle. He said the Friends of the Library were willing to raise the
funds needed to purchase a vehicle, but the Library needed their one
frozen position to be used to operate a bookmobile program Eric said
that at their August 11 meeting the Friends will be discussing approaching
councilmembers to gain support for the project.
• Clarification regarding meeting absences (25°l0) — Eric Lashley* Eric
reminded board members to be aware of the City's policy that requires
board members to attend at least 75% of the posted meetings. The City
does not calculate excused and unexcused absences.
• Weeding projects underway - Eric Lashley: Director Lashley reported
the Iibranans are weeding very heavily to help make room for shifting the
nonfiction, fiction, reference, and Spanish collections. The first floor area
also will be rearranged.
• Parking — Eric Lashley* Eric reported the City has made inquiries to the
County to find out the County's willingness to sell the vacant lot across the
street from the library, which the City would use for a parking structure. At
this time, the County has not responded positively to these inquires Eric
did announce the property at the corner of 8th and Rock is for sale and
could be an alternate site for a parking garage.
• Future Library Board meeting schedule - 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 7:30 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
nette Courtin, Secretary Betty Ann Sensabaugh, Chair
DIRECTOR'S MONTHLY REPORT
GEORGETOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
July 2010
HIGHLIGHTS
• Gary Yarrington, sculptor of The Book, which has been on display on the second
floor bridge, has arranged for several donors to purchase the sculpture for the
library's permanent collection of art.
• The summer programs for children and teens wound up successfully on July 30.
This year Ms. Rosa had drawings for the grand prizes rather than giving prizes to
the children who read the most. This year the children who were registered for the
reading program read 6376 books and read for 2035 hours. The teens who
registered for the reading program read for a total of 935 hours. More than 500
teens participated in the summertime events, one of which was an art contest.
Approximately 50 young artists submitted 120 works for the contest.
• For the second year, Ms. Rosa had special events for tweens (ages 9-12) during
the summer. The response to these programs was very positive and Ms. Rosa
plans to continue having special tween activities throughout the year.
• There are videos on the library website made of pictures taken during the summer
kids' events.
• On July 18 the Inside Out Steelband played music for a large audience. The
members of the group spent some time showing how their instruments worked and
they invited the audience to try playing them. Staff received many positive
comments about the event.
July 2010 Patron Comments
Comment: Don't like one week on books. We try to both read the book and a week is tight, tight,
tight.
Comment: More Romona books, some are missing.
Comment: Would like section closer to circ with new CD books.
Comment: More books by the company Yen Pluss Please.
Comment: Have a TV to watch soccer games!!
Comment: Hourou-Musuko and Aoi Haha Please
Comment: More .....Rei Play XXXholic
Comment: Parking at the new library is poor as the old library. Have the meter -maid mark tires like
on the square. Same people are parking here all day.
GEORGETOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
Comparative Fiscal Year Statistics
2010
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
mnual Total
Patron Visits
Current Year
30456
30302
29297
28658
25359
34587
32866
287660
2008-2009
27240
27116
28989
29899
25883
33098
34789
339790
2007-2008
24295
26951
25342
24229
25231
30570
33907
304799
2006-2007
N/A"
N/A"
N/A"
12388
21999
30895
31090
202304
Circulation
2010
Current Year
42493
40364
43808
40171
40471
54888
53607
431836
2008-2009
37724
37916
43879
39281
38891
50823
52714
496603
2007-2008
35279
34536
35492
33663
33835
43815
46637
431294
2006-2007
17259
32507
36302
31555
35627
42374
41965
386948
FY 2009-2010 Statistics
Children's Programs
Annual Total
Attendance
1120
690
1340
652
960
2914
2380
12416
Programs
1
11
6
1
0
12
24
63
Story Time
23
10
16
26
24
0
0
150
Other {Tour, Movies,
1
0
0
5
7
12
0
27
After School Progran
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
2
Other Services
ILL Ordered
24
43
38
20
37
44
43
330
ILL filled
22
32
26
16
21
28
34
238
Lg Print Circuit
200
200
200
200
200
200
200
2000
.
Internet usage (persons)
8586
7986
8207
7851
6134
9666
9830
79370
Volunteer Hours
Adult
556.50
816.25
871.00
624.25
593.00
612.25
765.25
6712.00
Teen
2.00
10.00
51.00
6.50
19.50
88.00
41.00
278.00
Community Service
86.00
103.00
172.25
139.50
176.00
200.25
363.00
1713.75
Total
644.50
929.25
1094.25
770.25
788.50
900.50
1169.25
8703.75
Registrations
City Residents -new
164
185
143
75
139
168
161
1406
GISD Kids' Cards
14
28
16
13
14
25
11
160
Nan -residents -new
33
36
37
28
26
39
43
312
Total
211
249
196
116
179
232
215
1878
Cash Receipts
Fines/Misc. Revenue
2918.72
2604.60
3743.37
3164,08
2801.91
3299.12
3396.85
29961.63
Non-resident tees
2201.70
2337.20
2250.00
2165.00
1845.00
4070.00
2919.00
24136.90
Donations
741.16
918.78
1201.57
869.47
953.50
1255.00
969.41
9264.76
Gifts/Memorials
1671.00
24069.48
2195.00
11429.95
2260.57
10080.00
7362.00
70281.30
Meeting Room Use
persons attdg meetings
3294
2322
2401
1799
1494
2942
2628
23353
Library Collection Changes
Copies Added
1295
979
1207
1236
1065
1332
1120
12274
Copies Discarded
610
469
579
462
583
1154
1650
8925
Donations Added
511
267
139
180
242
270
260
2879
Notes:
a Manual sign-up lists
°Began 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 PUBLIC LIBRARY
DONATIONS --July 2010
Naomi Zucker Copy of Breastfeeding with Comfort and Joy
Raleigh Denison Donation of five backs of Texas history & genealogy
S. Martini Sheldon Copy of his book, Communicating Ideas with Film Video and
Multimedia
School Ready Collaborative Team, Education Service Six children's books in memory of Rebecca Daniell
Center,. Region X111
David Worden $500 to be used to purchase The Book sculpture by Gary
Yarrington
Edward Orourke $500 to be used to purchase The Book sculpture by Gary
Yarrington
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beginning January 1, 2010, and ending December
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"(7) WkvvER.—Chapter 35 of title 44, United
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States Code, shall not apply to the requirements
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January 1, 20101 and ending on December 31,
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2010.".
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