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Library Board Vieeting
Tuesday, Dec. 13, 1988
Members present: Parker McCollough, fancy Snead, Marjorie
Youngman, i4arcus Pritchett, Yiarjorie Herbert,
Linda Davis, and Judy Duer
Old Business:
Automation - Judy reported on her trip to Utah for computer
workshop. Computer hardware has arrived and cable
will soon be pulled. Judy has a tentative timetable
for computer operations, with circulation to be added
in June.
Institutional library cards - Form passed out for newly conceived
institutional cards, to benefit day care centers and
such. There will be no charge, and the institution
will be responsible for books checked out by
authorized persons. Motion to begin offering this
service presented and passed.
Landscape - Master plan for library courtyard drawn up by Robin
Hallett and the "Len's Garden Club was discussed and
approved (the group voted alternative 42 with larger
paving more flexible and therefore preferable).
Judy will pr-.:sent the plan to city council for their
approval, bhen we will work on publicity, bids and
donations of labor, plants and cash to finance the plan.
New Business:
State Report - Judy notes in annual state report she prepared t1k
that circulation, although fluctuating, has topped
last year's figure. also, Texas State Library System
included Georgetown as member again this year.
Fund raising proposal - jump -for -charity program in
public schools will list library as one of several
local beneficiaries.
Board terms - Parker will resign �ahen his term is finished in Jan.
Marjorie H. and Linda will also resign unless there
are not enough applicants.. iiancy Snead
was nominated as the new president of the board.
Young. Adult collections - Discussed whether to purchase and display
controversial books aimed at young adult readers. Judy
may work with State librarian specialist to develop
this area of our collection..
Meeting adjourned at 1:15 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Linda Davis
ANNUAL REPORT, 1988
from all
City Committees, Boards and Commissions
1.. Name of committee: Georgetown Public Library Board
2. Chairman: J. Parker McCollough
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3. Regular meeting date: First Tuesday of month
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time: 12:00 noon
place: Georgetown Public Library Board Room
4'. Participation by Members during this year: -.
Name of Member Regular Attendance Occasional Never..
Nancy. Benold x
Winfred Bonner x
Linda Davis* x .
Marjorie Herbert x
J. Parker McCollough x
Marcus Pritchett x
Nancy Snead. x
Dorian Sullivan x
Marjorie Youngman x
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5: `Statement of goals:as your committee understands them:
a. Long Range: — \
:Professionalization of library services to the community
Increase community use of the library.
Expand funding of library services
b. For this,year:
Continue to develop circulating collection
Fund business reference collection
Procure automation system
Plan for further landscaping of courtyard ti
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6. Accomplishment/activities during current year:
Procurement of automation system
GTE grant for business reference collection
Landscape plan for courtyard
7. Plans for your committee's work next year:
Continue to seek funding to expand library services
Solicit donations to implemont landscape plan
ImpleinenL autoiiiat-Aon sy-stell,
Seek funding to provide public access micro computers
8. Does your committee have recommendations for City Council Action?..
If so, what?
9. Does your committee have any questions, ideas or recommendations
for the City staff and/or the City Council?
Any additional comments would be welcome.
Thank you for this report. Please send it to the City Secretary no
later than February 28, 1989.
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