HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_LAB_06.20.2017Minutes of the Meeting of the
Library Advisory Board
City of Georgetown
June 20, 2017
The Library Advisory Board met on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. in the Small Conference
Room of the Georgetown Public Library, 402 W. 8t" Street
MEMBERS PRESENT: Pat Baldwin, Michael Barnes, John Hudson, Pete Rose, Teresa Robinson
and Linda Schaffer.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Lindsay Cooper
STAFF PRESENT: Eric Lashley- Library Director
Chair Rose called the meeting to order at 10:00 A.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. Introduction of new Board member John Hudson. —Pete Rose, Board Chair. Each board member
introduced themselves to Hudson. Hudson introduced himself and share his background with the
board. No action required.
C. Review of minutes from the May 16, 2017 Library Advisory Board meeting. —Pete Rose, Board
Chair. Motion by Barnes; second by Robinson to approve the May minutes. Approved 6-0.
(Cooper absent)
D. Consideration of Library Director's Report. —Eric Lashley, Library Director. Lashley reviewed
monthly statistics with the board, noting an increase in circulation and visitations in May.
Lashley announced that the City Manager is proposing a half-time Library Assistant position, more
money for temp/on-call employees, additional travel and training funds, as well as software for the
visually impaired in next year's budget. Lashley and Community Resources Coordinator Patrick
Lloyd are working with a nonprofit to bring legal aid to Georgetown.
The library received a donation of $1,400 from the Sun City Kiwanis for a teen program.
Lashley read patron comments from the suggestion box. No action required.
E. Introduction of Library staff members —Eric Lashley, Library Director. Lashley introduced Rachael
Pattillo, the library's first Marketing Coordinator, new Community Outreach Librarian Toni Nietfeld,
Kristina Zepeda — Cataloging Librarian, Lawren Weiss — Administrative Assistant, and Sally
Miculek — Assistant Library Director. Each staff member introduced themselves to the board and
explained their role in the library. Board members asked questions of the staff. No action
required.
F. Consideration of the Community Resources Coordinator's monthly report. —Patrick Lloyd,
Community Resources Coordinator. Lloyd informed the board about types of high needs patrons
he is serving at the library. Twenty percent of high needs patrons have a history of domestic
violence. Lloyd is only able to refer about 40% of patrons to agencies in Georgetown. Board
members inquired about the political environment and support of social service agencies. No
action required.
G. Consideration of the WOW!mobile monthly report. —Eric Lashley, Library Director. Kalena Powell
introduced herself to the board and gave an update on programming for the Summer Reading
program. Powell currently has 52 stops per month on the bookmobile. No action required..
H. Review of Library Strategic Plan retreat in July. —Eric Lashley, Library Director. Lashley
announced that a facilitator will be hired to lead the retreat on July 20, 2017 at 8 a.m. The goals
are to review the mission, vision, and current goals. A list of additional goals may be added and
the board will discuss how to move forward with the process, as well as how to involve the public
and community partners. A discussion on how goals will be measured will also take place.
Lashley handed out a copy of the Executive Summary for the Washington DC Public Library to
provide an example of elements in their plan (attached).
I. Consideration of future meeting dates. — Pete Rose, Board Chair. The July meeting will be held
July 20, 2017. However, the retreat will take place of the monthly meeting and no other business
will be conducted.
Chair Rose adjourned the meeting at 11:50 a.m.
Respectfully submitted, f..
Pat Baldwin Pete Rose
Secretary Chair