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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes_LAB_11.18.2013Minutes of the Meeting of the Library Advisory Board City of Georgetown November 18, 2013 at 6:30 PM The Library Advisory Board met on November 18, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. in the staff conference room at the Georgetown Public Library, 402 W. 8" Street. MEMBERS PRESENT: Linda Nix, Lois Case, Margaret Thompson, William Hammond, and Tom Hagen. Regular Session — begun at 6:30 p.m. A. No one from the public wished to address the Board. B. Consideration of minutes of October 22, 2013 meeting: Tom Hagen made the motion to accept the minutes of the September 2013 Library Advisory Board Meeting and William Hammonds seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. C. Consideration of Library Director's report — Eric Lashley. Director Lashley reported circulation was higher than the previous year, but visitations were slightly down over the previous year. He reported that Internet usage was 6,130, OverDrive e -book circulation was 2,979, and downloadable audio circulation was 237. Lashley reported volunteers worked 753.25 hours and 3,542 residents used our meeting room facilities during October. Lashley noted that the Halloween celebrations were a huge success as was the recent Dr. Who event. Lashley informed the board that the OverDrive Digital bookmobile will be visiting the library on Thursday, November 21 from 2 PM to 8 PM and the annual Gingerbread contest will begin December 6. Lashley informed the board that the bikes have been ordered for the bike share program. Sally Miculek, the new Assistant Library Director, started on November 4. The ribbon -cutting for the new Georgetown Art Center was held on October 26. Lashley said that the Friends of the Library's Hill Country Author Series will feature Mark Pryor on Friday, November 22. Lashley played the ads for the library which will be shown at local movie theaters and he read the patron comments for October. D. Introduction of Sally Miculek, new Assistant Library Director — Eric Lashley. Lashley introduced Sally Miculek to the board. Miculek informed the board that she grew up in Oklahoma, is married and has two little girls, and lives in north central Austin. She comes to the library from the Austin Public Library and previously worked at the Dallas Public Library. She speaks fluent Spanish. She is looking forward to working for a smaller library system and hopes one day to become a library director. Members of the board welcomed her to the library and Georgetown. E. Report on visit to Georgetown Public Library by the Digital Bookmobile — Eric Lashlev. Lashley announced the OverDrive Digital Bookmobile will be visiting Georgetown and Round Rock on November 21't and 22nd. Lashley noted the bookmobile will have devices people can try out as well as advice on how to download books to particular devices. F Downtown Master Plan revision meeting, Tuesdav, November 19, at 5:30 a.m. — Eric Lashley. Lashley reported that he and Linda Nix had attended a meeting that afternoon to get an update on the revised Downtown Master Plan. Nix gave a list of some of the changes and invited the board to attend the meeting on Tuesday, November 19t'. She said a large part of the plan deals with redeveloping properties around the library: the old police station, old library, and GCAT building. They noted there was much discussion about development near the El Monumento property and towards the south entrance to the downtown. G. Ribbon -cutting and grand opening of the Georgetown Art Center — Eric Lashley. Lashley showed a short video of some of the ribbon -cutting festivities. He noted that the volunteers had kept the facility open all required hours. Memberships to the Georgetown Art Works organization have increased dramatically. The Art Center has hosted a number of well -attended meetings and the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. H. Consideration of dates of future Board meetings — Eric Lashley. The next board meeting will be held on December 16, 2013.Tom Hagen made the motion to move the meeting time from 6:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the December 16 meeting and William Hammonds seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Chair Linda Nix adjourned the meeting at 7:28 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Margare hompson, Secretary Linda Nix, Chair DIRECTOR'S MONTHLY REPORT GEORGETOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY OCTOBER 2013 HIGHLIGHTS • Sally Miculek accepted the position of Assistant Library Director and she will begin work Monday, November 4. Previously she was employed by Austin Public Library as the director of children's services. She has extensive administrative experience and is active in the Texas Library Association. • The Williamson County Art Guild hung their annual library show during October. Their exhibit included oil, watercolor, acrylic, photographic, and mixed media pieces. + The Tara Craig Band entertained on Sunday, October 20 with original vocal and instrumental music. • The ribbon -cutting and grand opening of the Georgetown Art Center took place on Saturday, October 26. Mayor George Garver, Eric Lashley, and Jane Estes all spoke to thank the many people who had been involved in bringing the art center to reality, and the Arts and Culture Board did the ribbon -cutting honors. At the same event Deputy Director Jim Bob McMillan of the Texas Commission on the Arts read the proclamation of the Downtown Georgetown Cultural District. • Besides the traditional Halloween parties during storytime sessions, the library sponsored a family Halloween party on Friday evening, October 25, and separate parties for tweens and teens on Saturday, October 26. All events were very well attended. PATRON COMMENTS FOR OCTOBER Comment: Could you please prohibit e-cigarettes in the library? Comment: Please put back up signs stating no cell phone use. Comment: The computer system is getting poorer poorer — too many ads — will not open a lot of yahoo mail. Comment: Thank you for always having computers available for when I only have 10 minutes to print out and move on. Comment: Storytime for adults with disabilities. Comment: Computer classes. Comment: Drop -in Internet and computer assistance. Comment: Be able to print from WiFi. GEORGETOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY Comparative Fiscal Year Statistics 201 Oct Nov Dec Annual Total Patron Visits Current Year 26554 2012-2013 26729 27473 19786 350225 2011-2012 30822 27674 22499 396094 2010-2011 31410 27524 28878 362923 Circulation 201 ii Current Year 46597 2012-013 41909 42277 38971 550683 2011-2012 45280 42854 38880 552032 010-2011 40965 40697 3963 527746 FY 201-0214Statistics Children's Programs Annual Total Attendance; 1351 1351 Programs _ 11 11 Story Time 27 27 Other (Tour, Movies, 8 8 After School Procgran 4 4 Other Services ILL Ordered 64 64 ILL filled 41 41 Internet usagf,: (persons) 6130 6130 Overdrive usage (E-books) 1129 1129 Overdrive usage (audiobook 237 237 Bookmobile cin-,ulaticn 2979 2979 Volunteer flours Adult 667,25 667:25 Teen 44.00 44,00 Community Service 42,00 42.00 'Total 753,25 0,00 0,00 75325 Registrations City Residents -new 142 142 GISD Kids'Cards 8 8 Non -residents -new 26 26 Total 176 0 0 176 Cash Receipts Fines/Mist. Revenue 3302,99 3302.99 Non-resident fees 2060,00 2060.00 Donations 2868,85 2868.85 Gifts/Memorials 125.00 125.00 Meeting Room Use persons attdg meetings 3542 3542 Library Collection Changes Copies Added 1851 1851 Copies Discarded 473 473 Donations Added 212 212 GEORGETOWN PUBIC LIBRARY DONATIONS -- October 2013 City of Georgetown, Texas SUBJECT: Report on visit to Georgetown Public Library by the Digital Bookmobile --Eric Lashley. ITEM SUMMARY: The Overdrive -sponsored Digital Bookmobile will stop at the library on Thursday, November 21, from 2- 8 p.m. The following day it will be in Round Rock at the CHASCO YMCA. The project is sponsored jointly by the Georgetown and Round Rock libraries. For more information, see the article on the library's website https:HlibmEy.aeorgetown.or /the -digital -bookmobile -is -coming -to -town/ FINANCIAL IMPACT: SUBMITTED BY: City of Georgetown, Texas SUBJECT• Downtown Master Plan revision meeting,Tuesday, November 19, at 5:30 p.m. --Eric Lashley ITEM SUMMARY• This will be the final public session to consider the work that has been done to update the Downtown Master Plan. The library and the surrounding blocks have a major role in the plan, FINANCIAL IMPACT: City of Georgetown, Texas SUBJECT: Ribbon -cutting and grand opening of the Georgetown Art Center -- Eric Lashley ITEM SUMMARY: The City of Georgetown celebrated the opening of the Georgetown Art Center, located on the southwest corner of 9th and Main Streets, on Saturday, October 26. Members of the Arts and Culture Board did the ceremonial ribbon -cutting after speeches by Eric Lashley, representing City staff; Jane Estes, representing Georgetown Art Works, the organization that will manage the Art Center; and George Garver, mayor of Georgetown. Also speaking was Jim Bob McMillan, deputy director of the Texas Commission on the Arts, who came to town to present the official proclamation recognizing the Downtown Georgetown Cultural District. A reception followed the ceremonies, giving all in attendance an opportunity to view the inside of the building. FINANCIAL IMPACT: SUBMITTED BY: