HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_LAB_02.08.2010Minutes of the Meeting of the
Library Advisory Board
Of Georgetown, Texas
February 8, 2010
MEMBERS IN ATTENDENCE: Betty Ann Sensabaugh, Glenn Mautner, Marisue
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 January 2010
Library Advisory Board Meeting and Glen Mautner seconded the motion. The
motion passed unanimously.
Director Lashley reported that circulation and visitations, as well as new card
registrations, continued to increase for the month of January.
Eric announced all of the current board members that reapplied to the Library
Advisory Board have been selected to be reappointed to the board.
Eric announced staff member Ralph Love had been hospitalized and had part of
his foot amputated due to complications from diabetes. (Upon hearing this, the
Board agreed to send a card to Ralph.) Eric made known Fran Fitzner retired
from the library on January 22, 2010.
Eric reported the Holocaust exhibit has been a huge success. Large crowds
have attended the events as well as a large number of school groups have
toured the exhibit.
Director Lashley encouraged board members to complete a Citizen Survey,
which can be found on the City's website at georgetown.org. The survey results
assist the City Council in making budget priorities for the next few years.
Eric announced the tax volunteers have started and Betty Ann reported that'the
volunteers served over 100 patrons in the first week.
Eric reminded the board of the Friends of the Library Hill Country Author Series
on February 25 featuring Stephen Harrigan.
Presentation by Finance Division regarding the budget process for 2010-
2011: The Finance Division asked to reschedule this meeting.
Lifelong Learning Coalition — Eric Lashley: Eric announced the
Chamber of Commerce's subcommittee for Lifelong Learning has been
meeting regularly and they are modeling their efforts on Bloomington,
Indiana's Lifelong Learning Coalition. The subcommittee hopes to
formulate a plan for a coalition that would assist all organizations providing
lifelong learning opportunities.
Report on CTLS meeting — Linda Nix: Linda reported she and Eric
attended a CTLS meeting in Salado, Texas, on January 22, 2010. At the
meeting, CTLS presented awards for best Friends of the Library project,
Librarian of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, and Board member of the
year. A lifetime achievement award went to retiring librarian Clara
Mounce of the Bryan/College Station Library. Linda also announced the
installation of new officers to the Friends of CTLS Board; Eric was
installed as treasurer. Linda reported Eric would also be serving on the
bylaws committee of CTLS to address the issue of allowing academic and
school libraries to join CTLS. Linda informed the board that after the
membership meeting a cooking demonstration took place and Linda
brought in a sample of one of the recipes demonstrated at the workshop.
Library's Technology Issues — Eric Lashley: Director Lashley notified
the board the library had received and installed 12 new public computers
earlier in the month. He also reported the City is changing the framework
of our computer network from Novell to Active Directory on Friday,
February 12. This transition may cause interruption of library services on
Saturday, February 13. Eric is working with the information technology
department to minimize disruption of library services. Eric also reported
the information technology department has delayed upgrading the
telephone system until April.
Library's check-out periods — Eric Lashley: Director Lashley read
responses from patrons in regards to changing the check-out period for
the six most popular authors to 7 days. After much discussion of the
check-out periods and discussion concerning the maximum number of
items allowed being checked out, the board asked to have this item
brought back at the next board meeting. The board wanted more
information concerning whether there was actual abuse of check-out
privileges.
Emergency procedures for meeting room users — David Ciambrone:
David reported to the board an incident which occurred at the library a few
weeks earlier. After the library was closed, David was leaving the library
with other meeting room users and a man fell down the last few stairs and
injured himself. David and another patron called 911 and waited until the
EMS and Fire Department came and assisted the injured man. David
called the library the following day and let the staff know what had
happened and he completed a witness form. The incident made apparent
the need to provide information about emergency procedures to people
who use the meeting rooms when the library is closed. After much
discussion, Eric said he would implement a policy immediately and bring it
to the board at the March board meeting.
Chair Betty Ann Sensabaugh adjourned the meeting at 7:45 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Anjeanette Courtin, Secretary
Betty Ann Sensabaugh, Chair
GEORGETOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
Comparative Fiscal Year Statistics
2009,
2010
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Annual Total
Patron Visits
Current Year
24312
26060
30456
10651
2008-2009
29997
22046
25586
27240
339790
2007-2008
18694
24295
304799
2006-2007
2271
19035
14916
/A**
202304
Circulation
2009
2010
Current Year
38681
39091
38262
42493
158527
2008-2009
38909
3 986
33923
37724
49660
2007-2008
31074
31938
30642
35279
431294
2006-2007
28923
25337
24141
17259
386948
FY 2009-2010 Statistics
Children's Programs
Annual Total
Attendance
985
580
795
1120
3480
Programs
3
1
4
1
9
Story Time
19
18
14
23
74
Other (Tour, Movies,
0
1
1
1
3
After school Progran
0
0
0
0
0
Other Services
ILL Ordered
38
24
19
24
105
ILL filled
29
20
10
22
81
Lg Print Circuit
200
200
200
200
800
Internet usage (persons)
7242
6271
7597
8586
29696
Volunteer Hours
Adult
601,00
649.25
623,25
556.50
2430.00
Teen
22.00
24Z0
13,50
2.00
62.00
Community Service
1X50
174,25
169.00
86,00
55915
Total
753.50
848.00
805.75
644.50
3051,75
Registrations
City Residents -new
178
108
85
164
535
GISD Kids' Cards
30
7
2
14
53
Non -residents -new
37
21
12
33
103
Total
245
136
99
211
691
Cash Receipts
FineslMisc, RevenuE
2973.07
2679,03
2380,88
291&72
10951.70
Non-resident fees
2014.50
2570,40
1764,10
2201.70
8550.70
Donations
891.15
73624
728.48
741A6
309T03
Gifts/Memorials
442.30
10171.00
600.00
1671,00
12884.30
Meeting Room Use
persons attdg meetings
2640
1678
2155
3294
9767
Library Collection Changes
Copies Added
1346
1258
1436
1295
535
Copies Discarded
922
560
1936
610
402
Donations Added
379
267
364
511
1521
Notes:
Manual sign-up lists ended 3/28/06, no scats for last 4 days of Marc bBegan using
Userful login counts.
* Library closed 12127/06-1/20/0T
Not all public Internet computers were working as of 1/31/07. No people
counting devices installed until April
Aprill20, 2007.
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DONATIONS -- January 2010
Deborah Davies, posthumously by Bernie & Kathryn 10 quilting and craft books
Davies
San Gabriel Woman's Club $271 for books
Dawn Riggestad Copy of In 1t emory's Kitchen: A Legacy from the Women
of Terezin
Mary Ann Barbour 4-DVD set --The Noose ofEflott
Roger & Angie Wright $ 00, use undesignated
James Frasher $100, use undesignated