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