HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_LAB_08.15.2017Minutes of the Meeting of the
Library Advisory Board
City of Georgetown
August 15, 2017
The Library Advisory Board met on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in the Small Conference Room of
the Georgetown Public Library, 402 W. 8th Street
MEMBERS PRESENT: Pat Baldwin, Lindsay Cooper, Pete Rose, and Linda Schaffer.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Michael Barnes and John Hudson
STAFF PRESENT: Eric Lashley- Library Director
Chair Rose called the meeting to order at 6:12 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 June 20 2017 and Jules 2017 Library Advisory Board meeting. —Pete Rose,
Board Chair. Motion by Baldwin; second by Schaffer to approve the June minutes. Approved 4-0
(Barnes and Hudson absent). Motion by Schaffer; second by Baldwin to approve the July minutes.
Approved 4-0 (Barnes and Hudson absent).
C. Consideration of Library Director's Report. —Eric Lashley, Library Director. Lashley reviewed monthly
statistics with the board, noting that the GoGeo bus system will begin on Monday, August 21. Lashley
discussed library events and read comments from the library's suggestion box.
No action required.
D. Consideration of the Community Resources Coordinator's monthly report. —Eric Lashley, Library Director.
Lashley provided a copy of the CRC report to the board (attached), noting that there are a wide variety of
patrons in need yet Georgetown has very limited services available. No action required.
E. Report regarding_ operation of the WOW!mobile. —Eric Lashley, Library Director. Lashley noted that Kalena
Powell (bookmobile operator) was on vacation, so there was no report regarding WOW!mobile service. No
action required.
F. Review of Library Strategic Plan retreat held in July. —Eric Lashley, Library Director. Lashley passed out a
document containing the new vision, mission, and major goals (attached).
The new vision statement: The Georgetown Public Library will be a catalyst for an enriched community.
The new mission statement: The Georgetown Public Library engages, enlightens, and empowers the
community.
The six major goals:
I. Expand community access to information, collections, and other Library resources.
II. Attain financial and human resources necessary to meet service, information, and library
program needs of the Georgetown community.
III. Provide high quality library services that enrich the lifelong learning needs for the community.
IV. Develop a professional working environment that fosters continuous improvement,
collaboration, and creativity.
V. Expand arts and culture through collaboration with community arts entities.
VI. Build relationships and partnerships that support outreach and reflect the community's diversity.
John Hudson had sent Lashley notes (attached) and these additions were discussed by the board.
Lashley noted he and the staff were drafting objectives and additional objectives will be reviewed at the
September meeting. No action required.
G. Consideration and possible action to apply for the Institute of Museum and Library Services National Medal
in October 2017. — Eric Lashley, Library Director. Lashley handed out the application for the IMLS National
Medal (attached). Lashley noted a staff member of IMLS and two staff members from the Texas State
Library and Archives had visited the library in early August and suggested to Lashley and Patrick Lloyd that
Georgetown apply for the National Medal due to all the wonderful programs the library offers. Motion by
Schaffer; seconded by Cooper to apply for the IMLS National Medal. Approved 4-0 (Hudson and
Barnes absent).
H. Consideration of future meeting dates. — Pete Rose, Board Chair. The next meeting will be held Tuesday,
September 19 at 6 p.m.
Chair Rose adjourned the meeting at 7 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Pat Baldwin Pete Rose
Secretary Chair
GPL Community Resources Monthly Report: July 2017
This month library staff conducted 16 interviews with high -need patrons.
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In June, 8 interviews were conducted with women; 8 interviews were conducted with men. In 2017, 61% of interviews
have been conducted with women.
Two patrons reported histories of domestic violence. In 2017, 20.7% of interviews have revealed histories of domestic
violence.
We were able to refer patrons to a resource within Georgetown in 68.7% of interviews this month. In 2017, 59.8% of
patrons are able to be referred within Georgetown.
No veterans were interviewed this month. Two individual veterans have been interviewed a total of 3 times in 2017.
Below are notes captured on referrals in June:
• Patron living in another city; referred to local MH authority and Caritas
• Referred to Bluebonnet Trails
• patron in need of medical equipment. Referred to AGE of Central TX, Lone Star CoC
• Homeless patron; referred to Goodwill, Caring Place
• Horneless patron; referred to Goodwill, Caring Place
• Patron requesting info on bus system
• Referred to Bluebonnet Trails
• Referred to St Vincent de Paul, called Caring Place to ensure referral to Salvation Army
• Referred to Bluebonnet Trails, Wilco Mobile Outreach Team, Lone Star CoC
• Referred to Family Eldercare and AGE of Central Texas.
• Patron sent by Visitor's Center; recently released from Wilco jail; lives in odessa but Wilco warrant on failure to
pay child support; needs to get home
• Minor child interested in GED; referred to GISD and Wilco Literacy Council
• Homeless patron; already waitlisted at Hope Alliance, Safeplace, Salvation Army.
• Chronically homeless patron looking for Bob Weimar, likely for financial assistance
• Homeless 64 yo; unwilling to foster 4 animals; shelters don't allow them
• Need ESL; 1st language Turkish
GPL Community Resources Report: 2017 Second Quarter
In the second quarter of 2017 GPL engaged a total of 29 patrons in conversations regarding community resources, down
from 37 patrons in Q1. This puts GPL on pace to assess and refer 132 patrons in 2017. 69% of patrons interviewed in Q2
were female and 31% were male; this is generally consistent with the Q1 gender breakdown.
Our patrons' need breakdown is below.
Patron Needs Q.2 2017
Emergency Hauling Fin. Assistance 11 Benefit Assistance Mental Health
to Physical Health Legal u Educatian w Other
Needs included under 'other' and their frequency are listed below:
• Transportation — 3
• Currently occurring domestic violence — 2
• Employment —1
• Grief and loss - 1
Housing and financial assistance remain high needs for our patrons. Mental health needs are up in Q2 while legal
needs have declined this quarter from Q1.
Children in the household
13.8% of patrons in need stated that there were children in the household, down from 29.7% in Q1.
Domestic violence
24.1% of patrons in need self -identified a history of domestic violence (up from 21.6% in Q1) and would presumably
qualify for services from DV -focused providers such as Hope Alliance and SafePlace. GPL had 6 patrons in June 2017
identify histories of domestic violence, including 2 who reported the abuse was ongoing at the time of their interaction
with GPL
The Community Resources Coordinator does not typically ask patrons directly if they have or are experiencing domestic
violence. Patrons often volunteer this information. It is reasonable to assume that the percentage of patrons in need
who have a history of abuse is higher than 24.1%.
Veterans
Just 2 patrons (7.1%) reported they were veterans in Q1. One of these patrons refused to speak with the VA following
frustrating experiences in the past.
Discussion
GPL was able to refer patrons to some sort of service within Georgetown in just 55.2% of interviews, consistent with
the local referral rate from Q1. However, in many instances, that referral may alleviate some of the patron's presenting
problems without addressing it at the root.
As in Q1, the above statistic does not accurately capture the inability of local resources to adequately address the most
immediate needs of many GPL patrons. While local referrals or some kind are available in 55.2% of cases, a mother
fleeing domestic violence cannot be referred within Georgetown for emergency housing and legal advocacy however
The significant increase in patron reports of domestic violence histories in June 2017 is alarming. As children have been
recently released for summer break and families spend more time together under one roof, it is conceivable that this
pattern may continue for the summer. CRC will continue to follow and report on domestic violence reported by patrons.
In the cases where patrons are completely unable to be referred within Georgetown, common referrals are to Texas Rio
Grande Legal Aid (Austin), Hope Alliance (Round Rock), SafePlace (Austin), and Foundation Communities (Austin). GPL
remains unable to refer patrons to agencies within Georgetown for issues of emergency housing, domestic violence,
or legal aid.
Georgetown Public Library Strategic Plan
2018-2021
Vision: The Georgetown Public Library will be a catalyst for an enriched community.
Mission: The Georgetown Public Library engages, enlightens, and empowers the community.
Goals:
1. Expand community access to information, collections, and other Library
resources.
a. Obiective -Increase by 25% the number of households (mothers/fathers)
with library cards
Strategy — Partner with GISD PTOs to sign up families (in addition to
students)
b. Objective —Offer monthly (12/yr.) talks at the library and or Georgetown
Art Center on new or classic books on a variety of genres.
c. Objective — Expand use of online searches and reserves through tutorials
via links on the GPL website
d. Objective
2. Attain financial and human resources necessary to meet the service, information,
and library program needs of the Georgetown community.
a. Objective —Generate financial resources through an annual auction (silent
& live) of donated literary related items —1St editions, signed 1St editions,
dinner with author, Harry Ransom Center events, literary art, etc.
b. Objective
c. Objective
d. Objective
3. Provide high quality library services that enrich the lifelong learning needs for the
community.
a. Objective
b. Objective
c. Objective
d. Objective
4. Develop a professional working environment that fosters continuous improvement,
collaboration, and creativity.
a. Objective
b. Objective
c. Objective
d. Objective
5. Expand arts and culture through collaboration with community arts entities.
a. Obiective — When there is an exhibit at the Georgetown Art Center provide
a display of related books, videos, bibliographies of related titles that
compliment/supplement the exhibit
b_ Objective
c. Objective
d. Objective
6. Build relationships and partnerships that support outreach and reflect the
community's diversity.
a. Obiective —Partner with the faith based community to provide
programs/discussions designed to engage individuals of diverse faiths in
interactions based on current and classic titles on religion aimed at
educating and building understanding.
b. Objective —Select 2 (or more) books per year for the community to read
(i.e. Georgetown Reads) for the purpose of building greater understanding
and respect for social issues related to race, religion, and LGBTQ
c. Objective
d. Objective
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Organizational Unit (if different from Legal Name):
2. Organization Address
Street 1:._ _
City:
State;
3, Telephone Number: _
5. Web Address:
6. Name of Organization's Director/CEO:
Title;
E-mail:
7. Your Name (the person completing this form):
Title:
E-mail:
8. Type of Organization (check one):
® Academic Library
Aquarium
Arboretum/Botanical Garden
Art Museum
Children's/Youth Museum
Digital Library
General Museum?
Historic House/Site
History Museum
Library Association
Library Consortium
Museum Library
Street 2:
County:
Zip+4/Postal Code:
4, Fax Number;
Telephone Number;
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"Organizational Unit."
2 A museum with collections representing two or more disciplines (e.g., art and history)
3 A museum with collections limited to one narrowly defined discipline (e,g., textiles, stamps, maritime, ethnic group)
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9, Governing Control (check one):
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U.S. Territory or Possession
Independent School District
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Education
Indian/Native American Tribal Government
(Federally Recognized)
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(Other than Federally Recognized)
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10. Nominated Organization's D -U -N -Sm Number:'
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11. Nominated Organization's Employer/Taxpayer Number (EIN/TIN):
12. Congressional District of Nominated Organizations
1.3. Organization's Annual Operating Budget:
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Nonprofit with 501(c)3 IRS Status (Other than Institution
of Higher Education)
E] Nonprofit without 501(c)3 IRS Status (Other than Institution
of Higher Education)
Private Institution of Higher Education
Individual
For -Profit Organization (Other than Small Business)
Small Business
Hispanic Serving Institution
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs)
Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions
Nondomestic (non -U.S.) Entity
Other, please specify:
A. Fiscal Year
B. List Total Revenue/
C. List Total Expense/ Outlays'
Difference between
Support income6
B, Total Revenue and
C, Total Expenses
Most recently completed
FY — (insert)
Second most recently
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15. If your organization had a deficit greater than 10% of your annual operating budget for any of the fiscal years listed above, please explain the
circumstances of this deficit.
16. Has your organization had an A-133 audit in the past three years? []Yes ®No
17. If no, has your organization had a financial statement audit in the past three years? []Yes n No
A Verify that your organization has a D -U -N -Sm Number or take steps to obtain one, Your organization can receive a D -U -N -S° Number at no cost by
calling the dedicated toll-free D -U -N -Sm Number request line at 1-866.705-5711 or by visiting www.dnb.com/us.
5 Congressional Districts can be found by entering the zip code of the institution at www.house.gov/representatives/find.
6 For nonprofit tax filers Total Revenue can be found on line 12 of the IRS Form 990.
7 For nonprofit tax filers Total Expenses can be found on line 18 of the IRS Form 990,
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18, Were there any material weaknesses identified in your organization's prior year's audit report? r1yes QNo ®Not applicable
(A material weakness is a deficiency, or combination of deficiencies, in internal control, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a
material misstatement of the entity's financial statements will not be prevented, or detected and corrected on a timely basis,)
19, If ves, please explain.
20, Number of full-time paid organization staff:
Number of full-time unpaid organization staff (including
volunteers):
Number of part-time paid organization staff:
Number of part-time unpaid organization staff (including
volunteers):
21. Total number of days the organization was open to the public for the past 12 -month period prior to application: _._. _-------- _.
22, Name of Nominating Individual:
Title:
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(To be filled out by the nominated organization.)
In addition to the Cover Sheet (Section A), your submission must include the following parts (Sections B -D below). Do not Include additional
cover letters, binders, folders, or attachments.
B. Executive Summary and Mission Statement (not to exceed one single-spaced page; no less than 12 -point type)
• Summarize why you believe this organization deserves to win the National Medal for Museum and Library Service.
• Provide this organization's mission statement or statement of purpose as well as a brief institutional history.
C. Narrative$ (not to exceed four single-spaced pages; no less than 12 -point type)
The National Medals are designed to recognize outstanding libraries and museums that have made significant contributions in service to
improve the wellbeing of their communities. This year, we are particularly interested in museum and library programs that build
community cohesion and serve as a catalyst for positive community change, including services for veterans and military families, at -risk
children and families, the un- and under -employed, and youth confronting barriers to STEM -related employment, Address questions 1-4
thoroughly and succinctly. The jurors considering the pool of potential medal recipients will focus carefully on your answers to these
questions.
1. Describe the community9 and the particular community needs addressed.
• Quantify and describe the population groups/communities your organization is reaching through Its programs, services, and/or
partnerships.
• What particular community needs do you address?
• How did you identify these particular needs and work with the community to craft solutions?
01 How are these needs incorporated into your strategic plan?
2. Describe the programming your organization has developed for these particular community needs, (See section C. 1.J
• Please include a brief description of your full portfolio of services, even if you focus on a particular area of service,
• How do you involve your community in the development of your programs?
• How have these partnerships increased your ability to reach out to the targeted population groups and communities you serve?
• Describe how you serve community members with special needs, Please address accessibility for people with disabilities.
3. Describe what impact your organization's programs and services have had on the identified community needs.
• Do you conduct a formal evaluation of your programs? If so, what have you learned about meeting the needs of your audiences?
• If you do not have a formal evaluation of programs, how do you measure success?
• How have you used this information to plan future programs and services?
4. Describe your organization's financial situation.
• List your organization's three primary sources of revenue. Do you have a sustainable funding model that will enable growth?
• Describe any private or non-profit groups that support your mission and activities and the extent of their support.
D. Letters of Support (required - three maximum, submitted with the Nomination Form)
• These letters should come from community members who have direct knowledge of the organization's community service, We
recommend that the letters come from different segments of the broader community served by the institution and from
Individuals who have either witnessed or experienced first-hand a particular program or service.
• Nomination letters from members of Congress are welcome and will not count against the three -letter maximum,
• Address letters to the Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services and include them with this Nomination Form.
8 For organizations applying in the Digital Library category, please address:
• services to your community including services to other organizations and services to end users;
• access to resources;
• sustainability and preservation plans for the digital library;
• accessibility for people with disabilities (e,g,, compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act).
9 Academic and research libraries may interpret "community" as your campus community and/or local community,
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Comoarative Fiscal Year Statistics
Patron Visits
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Annual Total
Current Year
28673
31853
33022
29243
31661
36750
36949
45381
344302
2015-2016
25830
17923
19129
23348
20901
27962*
26836
29049
261525
Circulation
2017
Annual Total
Current Year
39470
37137
42893
38359
42594
48760
48145
45341
454382
2015-2016
41508
39510
43111
39522
41144
49711
49188
46120
513725
FY 2016-2017Statistics
# of patron
Annual Total
checkouts
4073
4303
4234
4021
4199
4757
4718
4633
46555
Bookmobile
Circulation
2856
2376
2466
2673
1728
1142
1572
1392
22873
Children's Programs
Attendance
1237
1182
2059
1402
1587
2131
1602
269
14520
Programs
8
8
11
7
7
20
16
4
101
Story Time Progr
24
22
24
23
24
23
20
0
212
Other {Tour, Moti
8
8
8
8
8
0
0
0
59
After School Proc,
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
42
Adult Programs
Programs
16
16
16
18
66
Attendance
390
314
421
272
1397
Other Services
ILL Ordered
53
46
34
53
20
26
34
45
411
ILL filled
32
34
37
45
9
37
23
25
324
Internet usage (persoi
5637
5568
6167
4705
6016
6513
6490
6558
62986
Overdrive usage (E-bo
2165
1926
2233
2155
2362
2585
2818
2780
25395
Overdrive usage (audir
689
653
712
703
805
874
969
922
8295
Volunteer Hours
Adult
677.50
735.00
923.75
687.17
678.27
745.67
699.88
680.32
7805.06
Teen
92.75
35.50
78.00
25.47
29.42
70.82
113.93
8917
699.56
Community Sery
0.00
4.00
2,00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
22.25
Total
770.25
774.50
1003,75
712.64
707.69
816,49
813.81
769.49
8526,87
Registrations
City Residents-n+
205.00
166.00
211.00
193.00
173.00
277.00
320.00
274.00
2267.00
GISD Kids' Card;
6.00
7.00
8.00
12.00
13.00
20.00
14.00
6.00
102.00
Non-residents-nE
55.00
59.00
66.00
59.00
51.00
176.00
129.00
90.00
877.00
Total
266.00
232.00
285.00
264.00
237.00
473.00
463.00
370.00
3246.00
Cash Receipts
Fines/Misc. RevE
2122.36
1884.28
2286.25
1846.05
1916.75
2041.42
1845.96
1772.15
19930.61
Non-resident fee
2610.00
2595.00
2550.00
2525.00
3138.00
5140.00
3740.00
3085.00
31453.00
Donations
1857.81
7286.96
14185.74
5166.94
2827.15
2239.91
2577.78
1897.53
42298.75
Gifts/Memorials
4360.00
355.00
1200.00
305.00
1650.00
325.00
18455.00
325.00
35978.00
Meeting Room Use
persons attdg meeting
3536
4181
4095
4255 4738.00
3691.00
3403.00
2309,00
40791
Library Collection Changes
Copies Added
1308
1655
1496
1400
1019
1526
1020
1448
15044
Copies Discardei
2135
3475
1702
1177
1388
946
1175
2375
19688
Donations Added
268
138
437
197
77
183
178
253
2309
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DIRECTOR'S MONTHLY REPORT
GEORGETOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
August 2017
AUGUST- HIGHLIGHTS
• Sherry Adamo displayed art during August, with an artist reception on the 1st.
• Waller Creek Quartet performed Sunday, August 20 in the Live Music series.
• The children's team took a break from Storytime in August and will resume on the first Tuesday in
September.
• The GoGeo transit system began service on Aug. 21, offering free rides for the first two weeks. Regular
service begins September 1. An opening ceremony and ribbon cutting took place in the library. Patrons
are able to purchase tickets at the library's Information Desk. Exact change only will be accepted on the
buses.
• GPL Cinema filmed space themed movies for kids and adult during August, including: Lilo & Stitch,
Space Buddies, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 1, and Men in Black. Staff provided snacks and eclipse
viewing glasses at each screening.
o A limited amount of leftover eclipse viewing glasses were passed out at the front desk after the
final film screening. The demand was very high.
AUGUST PATRON COMMENTS
1. Patron Comment: Please either fix the clock in the computer room or take it down.
2. Patron Comment: Update Word on the laptops upstairs.
Patron Comment: We hope you will reconsider some of you changes in the cafd. It is pretty now, but
the tables are no longer functional. The low square tables you had before allowed group meetings to
take place and the booths were comfortable and welcoming. Elderly people, cannot sit in these high
chairs. You have a huge elderly clientele! Reserving all those booths for teen space feels age-ist to us.
They don't sue them much. Maybe open them up to all? Adults really use them.
4. Patron Comment: We are regular visitors to the caf6 — several times a week sometimes. We would
always find a table or a booth when we arrived. A little crowded was a good thing. It's nice to be
around other people. Your current setup is unfriendly and not designed for people to meetup. It feels
cold. Please reconsider! Without booths, we won't eat our lunch here any more. Sad!
S. Patron Comment: The tape/ribbon needs replacing on the first self checkout counter (where) there are
2 on the first floor by the computers.
6. Patron Comment: You should close at 9:00,
7. Patron Comment: Comment from a library patron since 1973 now 80 years old -and not as fond of the
high chairs as ddcor or athletic equipment. Doesn't seem conducive to local demographics. And where
does our book club sit when we finish up and come in for coffee. Former friend of the Library.
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8. Patron Comment: Tall man statue Gwaihir has an intentional erection by the artist. This is not
appropriate for children and should be removed.
9. Patron Comment: We need more space in the CID BK (adult) non-fiction area. Could use the "new"
shelves at the front of the area?
10. Patron Comment: Replace pencil sharpener.
11. Patron Comment: The furniture placement is very unfriendly. The Red Poppy Caf6 should have had a
say since her patrons are the people who use the seating.
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GEORGETOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
DONATIONS -- August 2017
Clarance Skrovan $25 to use where needed
Thera & Jack Goldhammer $50 in memory of Merry Rose Pollsen (LP)
Jacqueline Messer Copy of her book My Snorkeling Days
Alex Winters Copy of her music cd Black Roses
Sue & Clark Miller $25 in memory of John Whiteknact, Jr.
Georgetown Optimist Club $250 for children's programs
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LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD
WOMMOBILE REPORT
KALENA POWELL 9/13117
2017-2019 SCHOOL YEAR
The school year has begun and the Wow!mobile has returned to the regular "kiddo"
stops this month. This is one of the biggest highlights of service, in my opinion. For
many children this is their first mobile library experience and is a fun, cool and exciting
extension of exploring the love of learning. The GPL Wow!mobile currently visits the
following schools,
• Christ Lutheran Learning Center
• Learning Tree @ First United Methodist Church
• Head Start
• Georgetown Charter Academy
• Mrs. Mac's Shining Stars
Natianal_Medal Award
I have contacted several Wow!mobile patrons to get feedback on how the library's outreach
services have positively impacted their lives to contribute to the content of the application
for the National Medal Award. We've received one response via email and I will be
interviewing a few lovely women who are voracious readers but suffer from macular
degeneration and cannot provide written response. Mere is a quote from Sun City patron
Kathryn Gerloff,
"Four and a half years ago my husband became very ill and I became a full time caregiver. My husband
Is now terminal, on hospice and I'm still his full time caregiver. Since he is completely "housebound",
I'm now totally "housebound ", but we are still able to enjoy our "social life" together watching the
DVD's and books that the library brings to us every Tuesday.
This service from the library makes a life that could seem hopeless and overwhelming to one where
we have something to look forward to ... a good book to read and some good DVD's to watch. It is a
wonderful community service that brings so much more than library materials."
Georgetown Library Patron
Kathryn Gerloff
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ABOS (Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services)
In October (24-27) I will be The proud representative of the GPi_ Outreach Team at the
2017 ABOS convention in Pittsburgh, PA. Toni and I have looked over the workshop
agenda and have highlighted topics we are interested in learning about to further
develop our Outreach Team. We are both focused on learning about how to create
successfu/outreach programming especially for our senior population. Topics include:
Astronomical Outreach: Collaboration Across our Library System.
At the Madison County Public Library, collaboration across departments is something that
we are absolutely passWhat hionate about. This presentation will not only showcase a
number of fun, educational, and enriching library programs that we offer to our community,
but will also tell the story of team -building and collaboration as each new program is
created and reaches its fruition!
Grab and Go: Expanding and Strengthening Senior Programming.
Participants will be introduced to creative and fun ways to expand and strengthen
programming at senior facilities and at the library, especially for patrons living with
dementia.
Outreach Revolution: Integrating Outreach and In -House Programming for
Underserved Populations,
Outreach and Program Services (OPS) at Suffolk Public Library strives to reach underserved
populations including adults with disabilities and recently incarcerated citizens. We will
share how we have established relationships through outreach and created a welcoming,
enriching environment in the library addressing the varying needs of underserved
populations.
The Silver Tsunami: Learn to Surf or Be Swept Away!
How can libraries meet the challenge of serving an aging and diverse demographic? Learn
how rural and suburban libraries are stepping up and how you can do the same. This
program will cover the needs of older adults, report the findings of nationwide study of
older adult services, and share ways to create partnerships and services to those in their
"3rd act."
BLAST: Bringing Libraries and Schools Together.
BLAST (Bringing Libraries and Schools Together) is a partnership between Carnegie Library
of Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh Public Schools that began in 2002 and continues to reach
thousands of students each year, This session will highlight how the program was
established and the strategies that were used to build a strong relationship between the
public library and school administrators, teachers, and librarians,
I'm Here, Now What? How to Grow or Expand Your Department.
What happens when the department you inherit, has done 1 thing for 30 years? Now you
want to expand it! How to grow your services without time, money or staff?
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WINTER ART PROJECT
This January, Toni and I are planning to collaborate with the 7 independent and assisted
living facilities we visit to create some inspirational public art. Aligned with the "kindness
rocks" project we will pre -paint medium sized stones of varying colors and visit the facilities
to let patrons decorate the stones with a word of inspiration or affirmation along with
whatever else they may wish. Paint, glitter, glue, love. That's all we need. Oh, and rocks.
Similar to the stuffed animal road trip we will take pictures of where the stones are placed
in the community and deliver the photos to the patrons so that our home bound patrons
can see where their art "lives" in the community.
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Notice of Meeting for the
Library Advisory Board
of the City of Georgetown
August 15, 2017 at 6:00 PM
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). li'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 Bast 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. -Pete Rose, Board Chair.
B Review of minutes from the June 20, 2017 Library Advisory Board meeting. -Pete Rose, Board Chair.
C Consideration of Library Director's report, -Eric Lashley, Library Director.
D Consideration of Community Resources Coordinator's monthly report, -Eric Lashley, Library Director.
E Report regarding operation of WOW!mobile. -Eric Lashley, Library Director,
I' Review of Library Strategic Plan Retreat held in July. -Eric Lashley, Library Director.
G Consideration and possible action to apply for the Institute of Museum and Library Services National
Medal in October 2017. -Eric Lashley, Library Director.
11 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
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