HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_LAB_01.02.2019Minutes of the Meeting of the
Library Advisory Board
City of Georgetown
January 2, 2019
The Library Advisory Board met on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the first floor Conference Room,
Georgetown Public Library, 402 W. 8th Street
MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Pete Rose, Michael Kelley, John Hudson, Pat Baldwin, Thom Sinwell, Lindsay Cooper, and
Linda Schaffer.
MEMBERS ABSENT: None.
STAFF IN ATTENDANCE: Eric Lashley— Library Director, Sally Bernier, Sheri Miklaski, Dana Hendrix, Kalena Powell,
Kristina Zepeda, Bethni King, and Lawren Weiss.
The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Chair Rose.
Regular Agenda
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. No action required.
B. Consideration and possible action to approve minutes from the December 4 2018 Library Advisory Board
lilec=ti_a . — Pete Rose, Chair. Motion by Baldwin; second by Hudson to approve the December 4, 2018 meeting
minutes. Approved 7-0.
C. Consideration of Library Director's report. - Eric Lashley, Library Director. With the consent of Chair Rose,
Lashley combined Items C and D into one report.
D. _Report from library staff regarding children's, teen, adult, and outreach programming. — Eric Lashley, Library
Director. With the consent of Chair Rose, Lashley combined Items C and D into one report as follows: Lashley
reported the circulation for November was up over the previous year even though visitations were down due to
the closing for inventory. Lashley recommended the board read the book, The Library Book by Susan Orlean, as
it gives a good history of public libraries in the United States. Lashley reported the next Hill Country Author
series will be held February 5, 2019 and feature Kyle Longley author of LBJ's 1968: Power, Politics, and the
Presidency in America's Year of Upheaval. Mr. Longley is the director of the LBJ Presidential Library and
Museum.
Fine Arts Librarian Dana Hendrix gave an overview of our OverDrive consortium. The staff recently made a
request for $13,500 to the Friends of the Library to help pay for copies of materials on the wait list.
Technical Services Librarian Sally Bernier and Community Outreach/Volunteer Coordinator Sheri Miklaski talked
about the ongoing weeding project in the adult fiction collection and the results of inventory.
Community Outreach Assistant Kalena Powell and Miklaski discussed the bookmobile and outreach services,
including home delivery. Powell discussed the possibility of purchasing a new van by the Friends of the Library.
The Friends have formed a committee to research whether or not to approach Council to purchase a van on
behalf of the library. Powell also discussed the new procedure for Inter -Library Loans. The library now has a
staff of three employees who handle ILL requests.
Lashley reported the City had hired Covey Landscape Architects to draft conceptual drawings and plans for the
outdoor space of the new City Center. Hudson stated he would like to see a sculpture garden incorporated in
the new plans.
Administrative Assistant Lawren Weiss discussed the need for a new software for scheduling meeting room and
study room reservations.
Lashley read the patron comments. Lashley noted the library will be receiving proper containers for patrons to
dispose of their hypodermic needles. The library had an issue with patrons improperly disposing of their
medical needles in the trash cans.
Children's Librarian Bethni King discussed all of the upcoming children's, tween, and teen programs. The board
had a lot of questions about the programming.
Cataloging Librarian Kristina Zepeda discussed the successful Adultish programming and noted future programs.
Sinwell complimented Kristina for the quality of the programming.
There was much discussion between staff and board members concerning improving relations and
communication with the librarians and administration in the school district. Hudson and Kelley wanted to see a
monthly agenda item to discuss GISD relations. Hudson also wanted a monthly agenda item for the Strategic
Plan. Cooper suggested Lashley reach out to Kim Garcia, the supervisor of the librarians in GISD to see if the
library staff could meet on a regular basis with her staff. No action required.
E. Consideration and possible action reparding future meeting dates. Pete Rose, Chair. There was no need to move
the February meeting date or time. Therefore, the February meeting will be held Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at
6:00 p.m.
Chair Rose adjourned the meeting at 11:40 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Pat Baldwin
Secretary
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Pete Rose
Chair