HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_LAB_10.12.1998Minutes for the Georgetown Public Library Advisory Board Meeting
12 October 1998
Present: Tom Barry, Nelda Burson, Joe Case, Michelle Crider, Jean Ehnebuske, Sheila Henderson, Rachel
Logue, Judy Parks.
Excused Absences: Nell Dickson, Dorothy Haegen
Unexcused Absences: Sharon Sanders Webster
Approval of Minutes:
Nelda called the meeting to order. Minutes for July 13 meeting were read. Nelda voiced concern
regarding the recommendation of the new library location and wanted it noted that her recommendation
was to keep the facility downtown. Jean motioned for approval with 2nd from Tom. J ` n brought a point
of order questioning if a quorum existed. Once the quorum was confirmed, motion was carried and
minutes were approved.
Comments from Citizens.
Sheila reported that all comments were positive in nature.
Comments from Chair: None.
Library Director's Report & Statistics:
Sheila stated that things were busy. Inventory went well and many books were processed. The new
career section has been established. The library shelves are at capacity and room for new books is only
made when "weeding" is done. Floor space is also at/or near capacity as well. Volunteer opportunities
exist for processing the books. Sheila felt any volunteer time from the board would be helpful with the
weekdays being most convenient Sheila will have a staff member contact each advisor to determine
interestand establish a time to volunteer. No further comments on the Library Statistics
Gift Memorial Fund
It was established that gifts are
contributor.
Old Business: None
as well as in kind and that thank you's were sent to each
New Business:
Internet Use Policy Draft was brought to the floor. Tom recommended the use of a card for Internet access
approval while most agreed a sticker m conjunction with current library card would be sufficient. Stickers
would be issued to patrons who underwent a short training session. The stickered cards could be held at
the front desk while patrons were utilizing Internet services. Jean requested consideration of three age
groups:
1. Children ages 6-12
2. Youth ages 13-17
3. Adults ages 18 and beyond
Jean also questioned the consistency of the library's mission statement with the limitations imposed by
managed site access Sheila stated the library has been asked by the city manager's office to initially
operate intemet access through managed sites. Tom requested reconsiderationof the age at which
children's use of the internet required parental accompaniment. Tom also requested an update on the
library computer hardware systems Sheila responded that all systems were go with the exception of the
CD towers. All other hardware and ISDN lines are ready Sheila agreed to include an updated draft of the
policy prior to the next meeting.
Judy reported on the Central Texas Library System's Meeting of September 18, 1998.
1. The new member to the (."I L S Advisory Board is Don Oliver from Waco. A former librarian
from Rhode Island.
2. New members to the Long Range Planning Committee were Sheila Henderson, Carla Gibbs,
and Sue I ittle.
3. Long Range Plans included:
1. A new plan to be established at the January 1999 meeting.
2. The formation of a new budget.
3. The calendar changes to reflect 2-3 months at a time (versus all 12 months).
4. New vendors - Ingram and Brodart
Also available in January will be a $600,000 Technical Assistance Grant for hiring
someone, either a person or a business, for several years to assist in electronic access to the
internet, web page design, and diagnostics.
4. Interesting topics included the possible estabhshment of Library Districts. If City Council k'
approves, libraries could receive a 1/2% sales tax revenue. Also under consideration is the
possibility of a tax collected from the sale of books and computer software to go to public libraries.
Furthermore, Senator Sibley has introduced a bill in which every public library would receive a
$10,000 grant annually for materials. And finally, the Tex Share programs are now available for
interlibrary loan and electronic information programs.
Nelda asked for a report regarding first meeting of the Library. Foundation. Jean stated that meeting was
well received by participants and topics of discussions centered around issues such as officers, terms of
office, mission statement, goals, and meeting agendas. General feeling from the meeting was that people
truly wanted to help
Nelda called for a motion to adjourn the r
ijourned.
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Jean so moved and was seconded by Michelle. Meeting was