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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 DIRECTOR'S MONTHLY REPORT GEORGETOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY June & July 2017 JUNE- HIGHLIGHTS • Austin Mosaic Guild displayed art during June, with an artist reception on the 91". • Keely Rhodes and Khanh Pham performed Sunday, June 18 in the Live Music series. • Summer Reading Program continues with events for kids, tweens and teens. Highlights include a Mad Science event and Safari Greg animal show. • The Texas Society of Sculptors 101' Annual Summer Show will be displayed June 25-September 22. Patrons will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite 3 pieces. For the first time there will be a People's Choice award, as well as a Librarian's Choice award. JULY- HIGHLIGHTS • The library was closed Tuesday, July 4 for Independence Day. • Heidi Pitre displayed her library catalog card art during July, with an artist reception on the 7'n. • Members of Austin Opera performed on Sunday, July 16 in the library's Live Music Series. • Summer Reading Program continues with events for kids, tweens and teens. Highlights include a music by Mr. Johnny, finale party for kids with ventriloquist and magician Ian Varella, and a "Late Night at the Library" finale for teens. JUNE PATRON COMMENTS 1. Patron Comment: Please place shelf in restrooms for books and bags. 2. Patron Comment: Thank you Georgetown Library! 3. Patron Comment: Can you put a unicorn in the teen space? 4. Patron Comment: I love the Georgetown Public Library. 5. Patron Comment: Can you put a unicorn in the teen space? 6. Patron Comment: Can you put a unicorn in the teen space? 7. Patron Comment: I was disappointed that the selection of prominently displayed books in the main teen section were addressing lesbians, gays, transsexual, transgender, etc ... with some coves showing boys kissing. These need to be available in the section but not as a 3-section show and tell. This is offensive just as graphic or kissing hetero would be. Please don't display prominently. Thank you! You need to show care for all kids and be respectful. Page 5 of 14 JUNE CONT. 8. Patron Comment: I have on occasion thank this library on where it is outstanding. Thank you, BUT now you have offered a volume dedicated to spreading hate for US at U.S.A. one so-called author, a "journalist" has penned a volume to claim to be a journalist. It is clearly, a political CALUMNY. P.S. If the library's goal would be to misinform and inform youthful and impressionistic teens would be turned into doubting skeptics about our country. JULY PATRON COMMENTS 1. Patron Comment: Install Dyna Mat on ALL bookcarts, Modify door to Room 113 ... so as to not slam and pop so loudly. Erect some sort of barrier around computer area. 2. Patron Comment: Rita was so helpful with all I needed scanned! 3. Patron Comment: I love this place everyone is positive and upbeat! All are very helpful, 4. Patron Comment: The entire front staff has been wonderful. Thank you. 5. Patron Comment: My suggestion, No comments!! 6. Patron Comment: We should not sort through print outs. Some of it is personal even though this is a public library. 7. Patron Comment: Put some unicorns. Put some unicorns. 8. Patron Comment: Great facility, great folks working here. My first visit. I just wish you were open until 9:00 P.M. A nice place like this deserves longer open hours for the public. Page 6 of 14 Ouida Moore Copy of Burn and Surrender Sevara Ziyoviddinova/Sobhani $25 for WOW programming Kathleen & William Hart $50 in memory of David Unger (Lacey Unger kids books) Mitchell F. Jones 2 his books Dead Men Can't Murder and Murder In Old Main Sheila Murphy Huff Lincoln in the Bardo in memory of Oran S. Murphy Sheila Murphy Huff Last Painting of Sara De Vos in memory of Ardis 1. Murphy Robert Moore Copy of The Blight Lester Frazier $250 for staff Chistmas party Page 7 of 14 GEORGETOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY DONATIONS -- July 2017 Libby Wood Rosie Revere, Engineer in memory of Doris B, Oglesby Anne E. Cunningham It Started With a Diamond in memory of Robert K. Wilson, Jr. Rosairia Rocke $25 in memory of Marjorie Swearingen greatest need Thomas Brown & Katy Fallon $75 in memory of Marjorie Swearingen unspecified Suzanne Onjanow Copy of My Mother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry in honor of, Mitt Price $75 in memory of Marjorie Swearingen unspecified Swiss -American CDMO LLC $200 in memory of Marjorie Swearingen Leslie Bradley $250 for bike repairs Friends of GPL $17,880 for collection materials 3000-cdbks; 2000-dvds; 2000-Grammys; 2000 large print 4000-non fiction; 2000-YA dvdslwii games 2600-book club in a bag; 220-popcorn machine Page 8 of 14 Notice of Meeting for the Library Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown June 20, 2017 at 10:00 AM at Small conference room, 2nd floor, Georgetown Public Library, 402 W. 8th Street The City of Georgetown is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require assistance in participating at a public meeting due to a disability, as defined under the ADA, reasonable assistance, adaptations, or accommodations will be provided upon request, Please contact the City Secretary's Office, at least three (3) days prior to the scheduled meeting date, at (512) 930-3652 or City Hall at 113 East 8th Street for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. Regular Session (This Regular Session may, at any time, be recessed to convene an Executive Session for any purpose authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551,) 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 C Review of minutes from the May 16, 2017 Library Advisory Board meeting. -Pete Rose, Board Chair D Consideration of the Library Director's report. -Eric Lashley, Library Director E Introduction of Library staff members. -Eric Lashley, Library Director F Consideration of the Community Resource Coordinator's monthly report. -Patrick Lloyd, Community Resource Coordinator G Consideration of WOW!mobile monthly report. -Eric Lashley, Library Director H Review of Library Strategic Plan retreat in July. -Eric Lashley, Library Director I Consideration of future meeting dates. -Pete Rose, Board chair CERTIFICATE OF POSTING 1, Shelley Nowling, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the day of , 2017, at , and remained so posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. Shelley Nowling, City Secretary Page I of 18