HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_LAB_05.16.2017Minutes of the Meeting of the
Library Advisory Board
City of Georgetown
May 16, 2017
The Library Advisory Board met on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in the Small Conference Room of the
Georgetown Public Library, 402 W. 8°i Street
MEMBERS PRESENT: Pat Baldwin, Michael Barnes, Lindsay Cooper, Tom Milburn, Pete Rose, and Linda
Schaffer.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Teresa Robinson
STAFF PRESENT: Eric Lashley- Library Director
Chair Rose called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.
A. Citizens wishing to address the Board. — As of the deadline, no persons were signed up to speak on items
other than what was posted on the agenda.
B. Review of minutes from the April 18 2017 Library Advisory Board meeting. —Pete Rose, Board Chair.
Motion by Barnes; second by Schaffer to approve the April minutes. Approved 6-0. (Robinson absent)
C. Consideration of Library Director's Report. —Eric Lashley, Library Director. Lashley reviewed monthly
statistics with the board.
Congregation Havurah Shalom and the library hosted a viewing of the documentary Defying the Nazis: The
Sharp's War in April. The event was well attended.
During April several librarians attended the Texas Library Association's conference in San Antonio.
Lashley and Children's Librarian Bethni King attended the Family Place Libraries training in Long Island,
NY,
Community Outreach Librarian Michele Harber retired April 28 and the library will be posting the position.
Lashley handed out an article from the Williamson County Sun concerning a nonprofit organization
wanting to start legal aid services for Georgetown residents (attached to these minutes). The library will
provide space to the organization and will offer information to patrons seeking legal aid. Community
Resources Coordinator Patrick Lloyd has found that legal services are among the highest needs for low-
income patrons.
Lashley announced upcoming library events and read patron comments from the suggestion box. No action
required.
D. Report on Family Place Libraries training. --Eric Lashley, Library Director. Lashley showed a promotional
video for Family Place Libraries that can be found at hen 1wwti.youtube_cctm/watch's rtaeSy 1 jUk.
Lashley explained a space will be created in the children's library that will have educational toys for
children ages 0-5. Parenting training will be offered for a 5 week period. Professionals from the community
such as speech pathologists, social workers and nutritionists will be available to discuss parents' questions
as their children play. The library received a $6,000 grant to purchase supplies and implement training. No
action required.
E. Consideration of Community Resources Coordinator's report. —Eric Lashley, Library Director. Lashley
distributed Patrick Lloyd's monthly report (see attachment). Lloyd is working with the City's internal
homeless task force and attending meetings for the new bus system. No action required.
P. Consideration of the WOW mobile monthly report. —Eric Lashley, Library Director. Lashley reviewed the
report submitted by Community Outreach Assistant Kalena Powell regarding bookmobile operations. No
action required.
G. Consideration and possible action to select a date for a board retreat to address the Library's Strategic Plan.
—Eric Lashley, Library Director. Motion by Baldwin; second by Barnes to hold a retreat on July 18 from
8:00 a.m. to noon. Approved 6-0 (Robinson absent).
H. Consideration of future meeting dates. - Pete Rose, Board Chair. Motion by Milburn; second by Barnes
to meet June 20 at 10 a.m. for the next Library Advisory Board meeting. Approved 6-0 (Robinson absent).
Chair Rose adjourned the meeting at 7:00 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Pat Baldwin Pete Rose
Secretary Chair
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GPL Community Resources Monthly Report: April 2017
This month library staff conducted 7 interviews with high -need patrons. This is the fewest number of community
resource -related conversations conducted in 2017. It should be noted that the CRC was on vacation for the final 6 days
of April; conversations may have occurred between library staff and patrons that were not recorded.
Patron needs April 2017
Benefit Mental I-lealth Physical Health
Assistance
Legal Education Other
In April, 4 of the 7 interviews were conducted with men. Historically, about 66% of interviews have been conducted with
women.
One patron reported a history of domestic violence. Historically, 21.7% of interviews have revealed histories of domestic
violence.
We were able to refer patrons to resources within Georgetown in 71.4% of interviews this month which is about 12%
higher compared to past local referral rates. This can be partially attributed to the large number of individuals in need of
financial assistance which can often be attained via The Caring Place.
An interview was conducted with a veteran for the first time in 2017.
Below are notes captured on referrals from this month:
• Patron already accessing services through BBT (Bluebonnet Trails) and CP (Caring Place). Searching for way to
make money while on dialysis. Reports dx of schizophrenia and Hep C. No car.
• Patron already with CP case manager. Spoke with CM (case manager).
• Patron seeking [SL classes. Referred them to the Literacy Council of Williamson County.
• Referred to BBT and CP
• Chronically homeless patron searching for food source over holiday weekend.
• Referred to BBT and Christi Center.
• Housing is "falling apart." Referred to habitat (for Humanity) and CP for repairs.