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
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MONTHLY REPORT
GEORGETOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
, 1998
Highlights
July continued to be a busy month for those involved with the summer reading program. It was
also a month for fiscal year 99 budget submissions. Additionally, Dynix software installations
began to get us ready for public internet access.
Sheila Henderson was appointed to the G.I.V.E. Board. She assumes responsibilities in August.
She was also appointed to serve a two year term on the Central Texas Library System's Long
Range Planning Committee.
The Williamson County Native Plant Society held a dedication ceremony to showcase the
courtyard garden on July 24. The ceremony was attended by City, school, and other local officials
and citizens.
August was spent finalizing procedures for the Kids' Card Program which allows every GISD
student the opportunity to have a library card. This program is running for a second year and it is
hoped that the majority of the problems experienced last year have been worked through. Many
new students have been enrolled through the summer reading program, new student orientation,
and other opportunities to which the staff has participated and offered the cards.
STAFF - Out and About!
July
Sheila Henderson and Eric Lashley attended a City insurance meeting on July 7, 13, and 23,
where employee insurance options were discussed and potential carrier companies reviewed.
A City Budget meeting was attended by Sheila Henderson, Cristy McNicholas, and Lee
Sparks on July 8.
Sheila Henderson attended the Texas Library Association's Annual Assembly where plans
were made for the District 3 and Annual meetings, on July 10 and 11.
Sheila Henderson attended a TLA District 3 Nominating Committee planning meeting in Salado
on July 22.
August
On Aug 4, Rosa Garcia, Kathleen Bowling, Lee Sparks and Eric Lashley visited various GISD
schools to register new students for Library cards.
The G.I.V.E. Board held a new member orientation on Au
gust 7, at which Sheila Henderson
was in attendance.
Craig Dowell, Eric Lashley, Kathleen Burnop and Maria West attended APL Staff
Development day in Austin on August 14.
Sheila Henderson participated in a two day retreat sponsored by CTLS to orientate new long
range planning committee members to their responsibilities and to begin work on current tasks
and concerns. The retreat was held at the Loblolly Pine Village in Bastrop on August 20 and 21.
September
Sheila Henderson served on Williamson County Grand Jury, Sept 1, 8 and 29. Also on Sept 1,
she participated in the Georgetown Project Youth Summit.
On Sept 2, Sheila Henderson attended a Georgetown Project Advisory Board meeting and the
Tippit Middle School Campus Site Based committee meeting.
On Sept 4, Sheila Henderson met with Barbara Pearce and City Representatives to discuss
location of Safe Place art work.
Library Staff attended a City wide Health Benefits fair sponsored by Human Resources on
Sept 11.
Sheila Henderson and Cristy McNicholas attended the Library Foundation Board Meeting
on Sept 14.
Sheila Henderson attended the CTLS Fall membership meeting in Salado on Sept. 18.
On Sept. 24, SheiIa Henderson attended the TML Dinner at Sun City.
Rosa Garcia met with the Extension office for possible meetings to be held at the Library on
Sept 29.
ADMINISTRATION
Valerie Ruiz, Daniel Roblez and Ann Riley are the new faces on the weekend/evening staff.
Ms Lisa Foss became our new story time teller in September. Michelle Craig resigned her
position as children's story time teller due to family obligations.
PROGRAMMING
July continued our Summer Reading Program activites for the children's coordinator. We
enjoyed puppet shows, a zoo show, a storyteller and `Bono Cruch' the clown. Craft time was
well attended at the recreation center, with the children making animal hats and puppets. Our
Grand Finale came none too soon for those involved in bringing this 8 week event to a close. The
participants enjoyed one last show, than feasted on cake, pizza, popcorn, cookies and punch. Ms
Rosa gives a great thanks to all her helpers andvolunteers and took a much deserved break for the
month of August. In September, the storytime and craft program began the week after Labor Day.
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Each Wednesday and Thursday a story and craft are shared with the participants.
VOLUNTEERS
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
Karen Powell has resigned her position as president of the Friends to pursue teaching
responsibilities full-time. At this time the friends group may be dissolved.
0 FUTUP.E PLANS!!!
Inventory of the Library's Collection is slated for September 2-4.
CTLS Fall Membership meeting will be held in Salado on Friday, September 18.
TLA's District III Regional meeting will be held in College Station on October 23. Members
will tour the George Bush Presidential Library.
Library Foundation Gala is scheduled for March 6, 1999.
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Patron Visits
Current Year
1996-1997
1995-1996
1994-1995
1993-1994
1992-1993
Circulation
Current Year
1996-1997
1995-1996
1994-1995
1993-1994
1992-1993
Children's Programs
Georgetown Public Library Statistics
Comparative Fiscal Year Statistics
1997
1998
Oct.
Nov.
Dec.
Jan.
Feb.
Mar.
Apr.
May
June
July
August
September
Y-T-D
15,383
9,137
9,609
9,637
10,540
10,514
11,259
10,389
13,159
18,210
16,650
19,510
153,997
11,504
10,727
9,247
11,991
11,623
14,595
15,810
15,730
17,672
16,999
13,031
12,976
161,905
7,672
9,312
6,803
10,980
10,792
9,480
14,538
11,463
14,241
11,287
10,271
8,558
125,397
11,260
8,920
7,834
9,424
8,381
13,387
10,300
9,746
10,103
8,967
7,700
7,218
113,240
5,356
9,211
6,621
8,208
10,669
8,793
9,603
7,400
10,622
9,678
9,231
9,045
104,437
5,204
5,354
4,094
5,313
5,840
6,455
6,822
5,398
8,649
7,517
5,797
5,452
66,443
20,333
14,864
14,501
16,686
17,025
18,320
17,286
18,299
24,466
21,604
18,778
18,268
220,430
13,865
13,161
12,560
15,885
16,909
18,345
17,847
17,206
23,132
23,154
17,993
16,447
206,504
15,315
14,389
11,133
14,725
13,120
14,447
13,866
13,491
18,076
18,711
15,136
12,000
174,409
15,305
14,766
12,038
15,024
14,645
16,029
14,241
15,965
19,532
18,474
16,662
14,867
187,548
14,205
13,607
11,253
14,074
14,796
16,178
14,903
14,220
19,806
17,353
17,351
14,832
182,578
12,437
11,562
10,399
11,824
12,234
14,436
12,850
11,486
17,240
16,684
15,212
13,284
159,648
FY 97-99 Statistics
Attendance
787
523
305
211
459
877
515
849
1,936
2,015
Programs
9
3
2
3
4
2
2
4
4
Story Hour
5
5
6
9
12
8
13
10
8
6
Other. Tour, Movies, Craft
2
2
5
2
Other Services
ILL ordered
54
33
24
32
44
47
50
24
37
18
ILL filled
45
22
30
28
37
46
34
29
23
28
Large Print Circ
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
Volunteer Hours
Adult
60.50
74.25
68.25
38.50
59.00
76.25
90.00
68.50
83.00
71.00
Teen
52.00
31.50
18.00
34.00
49.50
68.00
74.00
46.00
72.50
56.00
Community Service
20.00
12.00
19.25
5.50
12.50
5.50
35.25
27.50
42.50
16.00
Total Volunteer Hours
132.50
117.75
105.50
78.00
121.00
149.75
199.25
142.00
198.00
143.00
Registrations
City Residents - new
762
370
78
106
136
115
95
79
118
113
Non -Residents - new
39
21
15
25
30
32
29
27
42
36
Non -Residents - Rene
49
43
37
53
53
59
47
54
91
70
Total
850
434
130
184
219
206
171
160
251
219
Cash Receipts
Fines, Room Rentals
1,371.95
1,053.46
1,688.76
1,619.93
1,221.49
1,349.94
1,319.16
1,641.42
1,393.44
1,204.40
Non -Residence Fees
1,410.00
1,000.00
885.00
1,315.00
1,445.00
1,485.00
1,235.00
1,420.00
2,075.00
1,690,00
Donations
909.94
2,213.71
2,179.34
927.96
637.88
743.20
645.84
6,451.39
824.36
10,064.22
0
195
8,672
0
0
33
0
8
90
0
0
11
74
45
482
58
40
420
50
50
600
57.75
64.75
811.75
0.00
10.00
511.50
12.00
16.50
224.50
69.75
91.25
1,547.75
241
431
2,644
28
38
362
53
46
655
322
515
3,661
1,053.69
1,576.77
16,494.41
1,360.00
1,355.00
16,675.00
1,263.79
450.08
27,311.71
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GIFT FUND EXPENDITURES
JULY 1998
The Allen Family - Rus, Irene and Frances
Heroz by William Byham and Jeff Cox
The Postman Always Rings Twice and Double Indemnity by James M. Cain
Farewell, My Lovely by Raymond Chandler
The Innocence of Father Brown by G.K. Chesterton
Three Complete Novels by Mary Higgins Clark
Payment Deferred by C. S. Forester
The Man From the Sea by Michael Innes
Red House Mystery by A.A. Milne
Lockout by Lillian O'Donnell
Crazy Times Call for Crazy Organizations by Tom Peters
Pursuit of Wow by Tom Peters
U.S. Army War College Guide to the Battle of Gettysburg
All Books In Memory of Betty D. Allen
Tina Allen
Trail of Truth and A Place in the Sun by Michael Phillips and Judith. Pella
In Honor of Donna Rinn
Amy Anderson
Deck and Patio Projects You Can Build
Quilts to Make for Kids
All Books In Memory of Ruth De Lyon Pondrum
Dell Barnes
Too Close for Comfort by Eve Gaddy
In Honor of Eve Gaddy
Martin Beeman
Spain Guide by Ron Charles
Rosa Moves to Town by Barbro Lindgren and Eva Eriksson
Love Letters; An Anthology of Passion
Italy Guide by Doug Morris
Animals Showing Off by the National Geographic Society
The Illustrated History of Mickey Mantel by Gene Schoor
Digital Crystal Ball by Guy D. Smith
Judy Bledsoe, Richarte High School
Richarteville Investigates the Past
Sheriff Jim Boutwell Collection
0 Cowboy Spurs and Their Makers by Jane Pattie
Linda J. Brown
Into Print: Guides to the Writing Life
The Center for Rural Health Initiatives
H.O.T. Jobs: Health Opportunities in Texas
Children's Library, Department of Education, University of Dallas, Irving, Texas
Let One Hundred Flowers Bloom by Feng Jicai
Sayonara, Mrs. Kackleman by Maria Kalman
Masai and I by Virginia Kroll
John and Judy Duer
Closing the Loop by Earl McDonald
The Georgetown Project
Healthy Neighborhoods Resource Guide
Patricia A. Godwin Memorial
My Pet Died by Rachel Biale
0 Dixie Hanna
Czech Pioneers of the Southwest by Henry Maresh and Estelle Hudson
In Honor of Sue Baca
Dr. Robert Hazelwood
Nuggets on the Diamond by Dick Dobbins and Jon Twichell
Victor Hotho
Mission: Impossible by Peter Barsocchini
The Book of Texas Wisdom by Criswell Freeman
Jerry Jax
Sonnets on Life by Jerry Jax
Jack Josey
Power Networking by Donna and Sandy Vilas
Kjun Kil Kim, Minister of Public Affairs, Embassy of the Republic of Korea
Korean Heritage Series
Judy Lester
. Dave Barry's Greatest Hits by Dave Barry
• Ralph Love
Christina's Memories by Lou Anne Parsons Smoot
Tea Leaves: Devotional Meditations for Women
Denise and Richard Moczygemba
A Gentle Madness by Nicholas A. Basbanes
Life by the Numbers by Keith J. Devlin
All Books In Memory of Mary Adella Barnes
Native Plant Society of Texas, Georgetown Chapter
Wildflower Manual by the Texas Department of Transportation
Natural History Club of Georgetown, Texas
Destinations: Best of Texas Parks and Wildlife (Videocassette)
In Memory of Rogers Helman
Joanne W. Percy
All I Know About Animal Behavior (Book on Tape) by Erma Bombeck
A Marriage Made in Heaven (Book on Tape) by Erma Bombeck
The Partner (Book on Tape) by John Grisham
Runaway Jury (Book on Tape) by John Grisham
Diana: Her True Story (Book on Tape) by Andrew Morton
Atlas Shrugged (Book on Tape) by Ayn Rand
The Fountainhead (Book on Tape) by Ayn Rand
Violin (Book on Tape) by Ann Rice
The Ghost (Book on Tape) by Danielle Steel
Grand Canyon (Videocassette)
Plumbing Education Council of Texas
Plumbers Continuing Education Program
Plumbers Professional Education, 1994-1995
John T. Riecker
Speak, Read and Think Essential Spanish (Book on Tape)
San Gabriel Woman's Club
Through the Looking Glass and What Alice Found There by Lewis Carroll
Black Monk (Book on Tape) by Anton Chekhov
San Gabriel Writer's League
Chief Modern Poets of Britain and America
Poetry Handbook by Babette Deutsch
Introduction to Poetry by X.J. Kennedy and Dana Gioia
Western Wind: An Introduction to Poetry
Writers and Publishers Guide to Texas Markets
William Sanford
Daniel Boone by William R. Sanford and Carl R. Green
Richard King by William R. Sanford and Carl R. Green
Bill Pickett by William R. Sanford and Carl R. Green
Sacagawea by William R. Sanford and Carl R. Green
Marjorie McMillon Sellers
McMillon-Stone Family History by Marjorie McMillon Sellers
Spicewood Area Historical Focus Group
The Valley Between the Colorado and the Pedernales
by the Spicewood Area Historical Focus Group
Karl Stippick
Dance for the Dead (Book on Tape) by Thomas Perry
Temple Porcelain Art Guild
Gold for All Seasons by Barbara Jensen
In Memory of Louis Johnagin
Beverly Treuhardt
Runaway Jury (Book on Tape) by John Grisham
• In Memory of Beatrice Huie
John and Beverly Treuhardt
Airframe (Book on Tape) by Michael Crichton
In Memory of Dot Harmer
Flood Tide (Book on Tape) by Clive Cussler
In Memory of Mr. & Mrs. Walter J. Treuhardt
Sula (Book on Tape) by Toni Morrison
In Memory of Mr. & Mrs. L.L. Huie
The United Way
The Black Flower: A Novel of the Civil War (Large Print) by Howard Bahr
Solar Flare (Large Print) by Larry Burkette
Winona's Web (Large Print) by Priscilla Cogan
A Flash of Red (Large Print) by Clay Harvey
The Deception (Large Print) by Barry Reed
Pierre Lalande: Special Agent (Large Print) by Guido Zembsch-Schreve
Louis Vasquez
Weasal: The Autobiography of Louis Vasquez
In Memory of Gran -Pa Louie Vasquez
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Melody Webb
American Treasury of Heirloom Sweets and Sonnets by Frances E. Hanson
Grassroots People by Nell Brown Propst
Cow Pie Ain't No Dish You Take to the County Fair by Jim Willoughby
Janie A. Williams
Evening Class (Book on Tape) by Maeve Binchy
A Marriage Made in Heaven (Book on Tape) by Erma Bombeck
Williamson County and Cities Health District
Form Line of Battle by Alexander Kent
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BOOK DONATIONS
GIFT FUND EXPENDITURES
AUGUST 1998
A.A.U. W. of Georgetown
Helen Keller: A Life by Dorothy Herrmann
In Honor of Ann Fears Crawford, Maria Brown, Karen Wilson, Pam Godwin
Wolfe and Barbara Roberts
The Allen Family (Rus, Irene and Frances)
Father Brown Crime Stories by G.K. Chesterton
Ghostly Tales by Henry James
Great Cases of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle
The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett
Pace Picante Sauce 44th Anniversary Recipe Collection
The Precious Present by Spencer Johnson
All In Memory of Betty D. Allen
Mary Ann Barboor
How to Find Your Perfect Golf Swing by Rick Smith
In Memory of Charles Bristow
Martin Beeman
Diccionario Academia Enciclopedico
My Name is Seepeetza by Shirley Sterling
The Tempest (Book on Tape) by William Shakespeare
Your Lower Back by Warren J. Potash
Rebecca Bradley
Hiking Texas by Laurence Parent
In Memory of E. Joseph Pozzi
Nancy Brinker, In Your Corner, Inc.
The Gift (Video)
C.G. Chappelear
Del Webb's Sun City Georgetown (Video)
Children's Library, Department of Education, University of Dallas, Irving, Texas
Evil Under the Ice by Brad Quentin
Wake Up to Nightmares by C.C. Graves
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Bill Ghormley
• American Horticultural Society A Encyclopedia of Garden Plants
America's Garden Book by Louise and James Bush -Brown
Robert Hazelwood
The Expert's Book by Paul W. Schmid
E.L. and Norma Homesley
Stalingrad: The Fateful Siege, 1942-1943 by Antony Beevor
In Memory of Mary Adella Barnes
R.J. Kaufmann
150 videocassettes
Judy Lester
The Other Side of My Life by D. Gary Deatherage
Lower Colorado River Authority
Frontier River by Doris Baumgartner, William C. Foster and Jack Jackson
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Lo Que Haria Yo: El Tratamiento Del Cancer de Seno, (Video)
What I Would Do: Breast Cancer Treatment Options (Video)
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
The Texas Committee for the Humanities and
Mr. and Mrs. Jay C. Sloan
Count Frontenac and New France Under Louis XIV, v. 2 by Francis Parkman
Violet Newton
Even Hosannas by Violet Newton
Where the Summers Are by Violet Newton
John and Susan Pridgeon
What do Young Adults Read Next? by Pam Spencer
San Gabriel Women's Club
Desiree's Baby (Book on Tape) by Kate Chopin
Fenimore Cooper to Membranous Croup (Book on Tape) by Mark Twain
Gilman & London Stories (Book on Tape)
Grace (Book on Tape) by James Joyce
Poe & Irving: Fall of the House of Usher and The Phantom Island (Book on Tape)
Stories of the Jungle (Book on Tape) by Rudiyard Kipling
Twain & O'Brien Stories (Book on Tape)
Texas Investor Education Project and the Texas State Securities Board
0 What Every Investor Needs to Know (Video)
John and Beverly Treuhardt
N is for Noose (Book on Tape) by Sue Grafton
In Memory of Beatrice Huie
United Way
My Darling Buffy (Large Print) by Grania Forbes
University of North Texas
A Partner in Your Success (Video)
Janie Williams
Abandoned and Abused (Book on Tape) by Malcolm Smith
Effective Negotiating (Book on Tape) by Roger L. Karras
Hope for Compulsive Eaters, Pts I & 2 (Book on Tape) by Judi Hollis
The Language of Letting Go (Book on Tape) by Melody Beattie
101 Ways to Transform Your Life (Book on Tape) by Wayne Dyer
Subliminal Weight Loss -Tropical Ocean (Book on Tape) by Jonathan Parker
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GIFT FUND EXPENDITURES
SEPTEMBER 1998
BOOK DONATIONS
Marie B. Baker
The Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle Treasury by Betty MacDonald
In Honor of Lucy and Al Besozzi
Lee Fellows
Operation Damocles by Lee Fellows (2 copies)
Eddie Gandy
Sweet's Canadian Construction Cagalogue File, 1997 (4 vols.)
Sweet's General Building and Renovation, 1997 (15 vols.)
and Index (2 vols.)
Sweet's General Building and Renovation, 1998 (15 vols.)
and Index (2 vols.)
Sweet's International Building Products, 1997 (1 vol.)
Sweet's Productos Internacionales de Construccion, 1997 (2 vols.)
• Georgetown AAUW
The Seekers: The Story of Man's Continuing Quest to Understand his World
by Daniel J. Boorstin
In Honor of Ann Fears Crawford, Maria Brown, Karen Wilson, Pam
Godwin Wolfe, and Barbara Roberts.
Eleanor Kreyling
Lee's Lieutenants: Cedar Mountain to Chancellorsville (v.2)
by Douglas Southall Freeman
Lee's Lieutenants : Gettysburg to Appomattox (v.3)
by Douglas Southall Freeman
Both books In Memory of Pauline Hemmett
Urantia Foundation
The Urantia Book and Concordance
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Georgetown lip Library Internet Use Policy
Recognizing that the City of Georgetown promotes,exemplifies, and
espouses high standards of moral character and community values, the
library has assumed the position of offering managed -site Internet
access. Managed -site Internet access implies that every attempt will
be made to prevent or limit access to -web sites that display, promote
encourage, or suggest any forms of indecency or moral depravation.
Due to the unrestricted environment of the Internet and the computer sophistication of many of
our users, the library cannot guarantee the success of efforts to filter and monitor Internet
activity. Therefore, we assume no liability or responsibility for what is viewed by patrons or is
left on the screen to later be viewed by a subsequent patron.. Therefore, restriction or supervision
of child's access to the Internet is the responsibility of the parent or guardian.
Mission Statement: The mission of the Georgetown Public Library is to enhance the quality o
life of all members of the community by providing open and equal access to information, by
creating opportunities for lifelong learning, and by encouraging a love of reading,
User Responsibilities: Users may not:
install or download any software without express permission from library staff
consequences: Ist offense -verbal warning 2nd offense - privileges revoked
abuse privileges by extending their use time beyond allotted time
consequences- I st offense -verbal warning 2nd offense - privileges revoked
violate copyright laws or software licensing agreements in their use of Library
workstations
use any Library workstation for any illegal or criminal purpose
consequences: privileges revoked permanently
make any attempt to damage computer equipment or software
consequences: privileges revolted permanently
engage in any activity which is deliberately and maliciously offensive, libelous, or
slanderous
consequences: privileges revoked permanently
use the workstations to gain access to the Library's networks or computer systems
consequences.- privileges revoked permanently
it e 's Use of the Internet
Where will be one f Internet terminal in the children's library for their use. Children not
accompanied by a parent or guardian must attend a library sponsored training session or provide
evidence of prior training before being allowed access to the Internet, Children 6 and under may
only use the terminal when accompanied by a parent or guardian.
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Adult a and of Use of the Internet
There will be two Internet terminals available for use by adults. Adults are expected to
comply with the guidelines for use, and act responsibly in viewing specific sites that may be
offensive to other patrons. If sits being viewed are offensive to others, the staff will ask the user
to exit the site. If the user persists in accessing inappropriate sites, he or she will be asked to
leave the Internet terminal and will not be allowed use again for that day. Continuous problems
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with any patron will result in a permanent ban from the Internet and/or the, Library, as deemed
appropriate by the Library Director,
INTERNET TRAINING
Training and help will be provided by library staff on a limited basis, We will sponsor and hold
formal training in classes in the library and patrons are expected to avail themselves of these
opportunities,