HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_LAB_12.16.2013Minutes of the Meeting of the
Library Advisory Board
City of Georgetown
December 16, 2013
The Library Advisory Board met on Monday, December 16, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. in the staff
conference room at the Georgetown Public Library, 402 W. 8th Street.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Linda Nix, Lois Case, Margaret Thompson, and Tom Hagen.
Regular Session — To begin no earlier than 5:00 p.m.
A. There were no citizens wishing to address the Board.
B. Consideration of minutes of November 18, 2013 meeting: Lois Case made the motion to
accept the minutes of the November 2013 Library Advisory Board Meeting and Tom Hagen
seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
C. Consideration of Library Director's report —Eric Lashley
Director Lashley reported circulation was slightly down for the month of November over the
previous year, but visitations were slightly up.
Lashley reported that he had received a letter from the Texas State Library informing him the
Georgetown Public Library was deemed a net Inter -Library Loan lending library, which
means the library lends more materials than it requests through the system. Because of this
status, the State will compensate us approximately $6,000. He said that this is a pleasant
surprise.
Lashley reported OverDrive circulation continues to grow with an e -book circulation of 1,188
in November and e-audiobooks circulation of 282.
Director Lashley noted the WOWmobile circulation was 2,609 for November and volunteer
hours continue to rise at 759 hours for the month.
Lashley reported that the Friends of the Library purchased new Holiday decorations for the
library.
Lashley reported long-time volunteer Marty Goodstein passed away and long-time volunteer
Mary Taylor is ill and will be unable to continue volunteering at the library. Mary has been a
volunteer for 15 years.
Lashley reported that at the City of Georgetown's annual staff appreciation luncheon Leslie
Bradley was named Division Employee of the Year, Michele Harber was named City-wide
Employee of the Year, and Eric Lashley was named Manager of the Year. Judy Fabry was
recognized for 20 years of service to the City and Valerie Barber was recognized for 15
years of service.
Lashley reported the Friends' Hill Country Author Series with Mark Pryor had over 110
attendees.
Lashley announced the winners of the annual gingerbread competition had been recognized.
Director Lashley read the patron comments.
D. Update of Downtown Master Plan — Eric Lashley
Lashley reported that the workshops in November for the Downtown Master Plan update
were well attended. The City had created a survey for citizens to make comments, but had
received very few comments. Linda Nix suggested the survey was in a strange format that
required the person to read each chapter and make comments. The survey didn't have
direct questions or multiple choice options. Eric reported the consultants would be back in
January to conduct more meetings with different stakeholders groups and then would most
likely meet with the City Council in February.
E. Update on changes at CTLS — Eric Lashley
Lashley reported that Pat Tuohy, executive director of CTLS, has resigned effective March
28, 2014. The board of directors is in the process of writing a new job description and hopes
to hire a new executive director in April 2014. CTLS currently has 152 member libraries.
CTLS is one of the few organizations that offers training for library staff.
F. The terms of Mark Bobinger, Lois Case, Linda Nix, and Margaret Thompson expire in
February 2014 and Dave Ciambrone's position is open.
Lashley asked members to reapply if they want to serve another term. He noted there would
be more openings in the future and suggested that if board members know of anyone who
would be a good candidate, ask them to apply.
G. Consideration of dates of future Board meetings — Eric Lashley
After some discussion it was determined that a quorum would not be present at the January
meeting. Tom Hagen made the motion to cancel the January meeting and meet again at
the regularly scheduled February meeting and Lois Case seconded the motion. The motion
passed unanimously.
Chair Linda Nix adjourned the meeting at 5:35 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
MargaretJhdmpson, Secretary Linda Nix, Chair