HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_LAB_11.08.1999Minutes for the Georgetown Public Library Advisory Board
November 8, 1999
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chairperson, Nell Dickson.
Those present were Nelda Burson, Joe Case, Nell Dickson, Jean Fhnebuske, Dorothy Hagen, Sheila
Henderson, Judy Parks, and. Sharon Sanders.
Tom Barry called in for an excused absence.
Absent: Lisa Hopkins
Nell read a letter of resignation from Rachel Logue, whose term would soon expire.
Nell said that we would have a December meeting.
Sheila reported that a new young man has been hired as Reference Librarian. Also she told us that Eric
has decided not to resign.
The Board briefly reviewed the Long Range Plan and Jean noted that some of the goals in the plan could
not be reached until the library has more space.
Judy brought up the question from a patron of the feasibility of a new library since electronic books will be
in the future The Board all agreed that true library patrons will always want to hold books in their hands
for pleasure reading. Joe reported that he has the small electronic game size machines that will hold four
books for sale in his store but they are not in great demand.
We discussed how we need to make the public more aware of our present activities and programs such as
free library cards to all public school children, and our home -bound delivery program. Also we feel that
the public should know just how many books are circulated from our library. We considered getting some
of this information on Cable TV, the Sun City TV, and the City newsletter.
Nell provided us with copies of the compiled results of the patron survey concerning what the citizens
would like to see in the way of physical facilities for the future library. Seventy-one percent of those polled
were in agreement that the library should be a stand-alone building. The favored location was the
downtown area Addedcomments were discussed.
Nell will make some changes in the draft recommendation to the Council, moving paragraphs around and
omitting the third paragraph concerning the feasibility study by the City and the Georgetown Foundation
This document stating the Board's recommendation will be presented to the Council after New Year.
Nell also showed us a diagram of some plans being discussed by the feasibility study group that were
presented at a meeting attended by Sheila, Nell, and Jean.
Jean reported that the Library Gala has been set for March 24, 2000. T.R. Reid is the person to contact if
the Board members wish to help in specific areas. Plans are for a band with dance music, a silent auction,
and a live auction. There are no plans for a speaker.
Joe moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m.