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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_LAB_11.18.2013Notice of Meeting for the Library Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown November 18, 2013 at 6:25 PM at Staff Conference Room, 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 at least four (4) 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 Consideration of minutes of October 21, 2013 meeting. C Consideration of Library Director's report -- Eric Lashley D Introduction of Sally Miculek, new Assistant Library Director -- Eric Lashley E Report on visit to Georgetown Public Library by the Digital Bookmobile--Eric Lashley. F Downtown Master Plan revision meeting,Tuesday, November 19, at 5:30 p.m.--Eric Lashley G Ribbon-cutting and grand opening of the Georgetown Art Center -- Eric Lashley H Consideration of dates of future Board meetings -- Eric Lashley CERTIFICATE OF POSTING I, Jessica Brettle, 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 __________________, 2013, at __________, and remained so posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. ____________________________________ Jessica Brettle, City Secretary City of Georgetown, Texas SUBJECT: 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. ITEM SUMMARY: FINANCIAL IMPACT: SUBMITTED BY: Judy Fabry City of Georgetown, Texas SUBJECT: Consideration of minutes of October 21, 2013 meeting. ITEM SUMMARY: FINANCIAL IMPACT: SUBMITTED BY: Judy Fabry ATTACHMENTS: Description Type minutes of October 21, 2013 meeting Backup Material Minutes of the Meeting of the Library Advisory Board City of Georgetown, Texas October 21, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. The Library Advisory Board met on Monday, October 22, 2013 in the staff conference room of the Georgetown Public Library, 402 W. 8th Street MEMBERS PRESENT: Linda Nix, David Ciambrone, Lois Case, Margaret Thompson, William Hammond, and Tom Hagen. Regular Agenda -- The chair called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. A. Citizens wishing to address the Board. No persons addressed the Board. B. Consideration of minutes of September 16, 2013 meeting. David Ciambrone made the motion to accept the minutes of the September 2013 Library Advisory Board meeting and William Hammonds seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. C. Consideration of Library Director’s report –Eric Lashley. Director Lashley reported circulation was slightly down for the fiscal year for physical materials, but overall circulation was slightly up when you factor in downloadable e-books and audio books. Bookmobile circulation was 22,798, e-book circulation was 11,275 and downloadable audio books were 2,087. Total volunteer hours for the fiscal year equaled 11,327. The library issued 2,421 library cards during the year and added 14,410 materials. Internet usage equaled 73,719 log-ins for the year. Lashley reported that Sheri Miklaski had resigned the Assistant Director position in September and was doing well in her new position at the Anacortes Public Library in Anacortes, WA. Director Lashley reported the library had hired Julie Wagner as a part-time Library Assistant. Julie is also employed part-time at the Pflugerville Public Library. Lashley reported that he and Chair Linda Nix attended the annual CTLS meeting at the Pflugerville Public Library. Linda noted the system had over 100 public libraries and they had received a Tocker Foundation grant that would help them stay in business for the next year. Linda also reported the Georgetown Public Library will be hosting the CTLS Performers Showcase in December. Lashley reported Michele Harber had attended a national bookmobile conference in Louisiana. Lashley and Leslie Bradley completed the bookmobile runs while Michele was away and he noted how much the bookmobile patrons love Michele. Lashley reported the City was loaned a bike to test for the bike share program that the library and the Convention and Visitors Bureau are planning. D. Update on application for National Medal – Eric Lashley. Eric informed the board that a copy of the application for the IMLS National Medal was included in their packets. Eric noted it would be honor to be named a finalist and would be truly remarkable to win the award as one of the top 10 libraries in the country. Eric noted the application focused on the bookmobile program since it focused on seniors, low income children, and residents with limited mobility. E. Report on the search for a new Assistant Library Director – Eric Lashley. Director Lashley reported the library had offered the Assistant Library Director position to Sally Miculek, who is currently the Children’s Services Coordinator for the Austin Public Library. Miculek was a unanimous selection by the search committee and will begin work on Monday, November 4. F. Update of information about Art Center – Eric Lashley. Lashley announced the Art Center was open on October 12th for the Gallery Georgetown tour. Tom Hagen said he attended the event and was impressed by the space. Lashley said the center was 90% completed, but should be close to 99% completed by the time of the ribbon-cutting on Saturday, October 26. He noted that one piece by the artists Chadwick and Spector had been destroyed. G. Report on the work of the Downtown Master Plan Steering Committee –Eric Lashley. Chair Nix announced the committee was broken into different teams to review certain chapters of the existing Downtown Master Plan. She has been assigned the chapter dealing with streets, along with Mark Miller, the Director of the Street Department, Philip Baker, the Chair of the Arts and Culture Board, and Eric Lashley. Lashley reported that he and Baker had only suggested minor changes to the plan. However, one major request was to design a method in which pedestrians and cyclists could access the northern hike and bike trails from the Austin Avenue bridges. Linda reported the next public meeting will be held at the library on November 19th at 5:30 PM. H. Consideration of dates of future Board meetings – Eric Lashley. The next board meeting will be held on November 18, 2013. The meeting date did not need to be moved. William Hammond announced he would be moving to Tennessee and the board wished him well. Chair Linda Nix adjourned the meeting at 7:25 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Margaret Thompson, Secretary Linda Nix, Chair City of Georgetown, Texas SUBJECT: Consideration of Library Director's report -- Eric Lashley ITEM SUMMARY: FINANCIAL IMPACT: SUBMITTED BY: Judy Fabry ATTACHMENTS: Description Type director's report Backup Material October statistics Backup Material memorials log Oct 2013 Backup Material DIRECTOR’S MONTHLY REPORT GEORGETOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY OCTOBER 2013 HIGHLIGHTS · Sally Miculek accepted the position of Assistant Library Director and she will begin work Monday, November 4. Previously she was employed by Austin Public Library as the director of children’s services. She has extensive administrative experience and is active in the Texas Library Association. · The Williamson County Art Guild hung their annual library show during October. Their exhibit included oil, watercolor, acrylic, photographic, and mixed media pieces. · The Tara Craig Band entertained on Sunday, October 20 with original vocal and instrumental music. · The ribbon-cutting and grand opening of the Georgetown Art Center took place on Saturday, October 26. Mayor George Garver, Eric Lashley, and Jane Estes all spoke to thank the many people who had been involved in bringing the art center to reality, and the Arts and Culture Board did the ribbon-cutting honors. At the same event Deputy Director Jim Bob McMillan of the Texas Commission on the Arts read the proclamation of the Downtown Georgetown Cultural District. · Besides the traditional Halloween parties during storytime sessions, the library sponsored a family Halloween party on Friday evening, October 25, and separate parties for tweens and teens on Saturday, October 26. All events were very well attended. PATRON COMMENTS FOR OCTOBER Comment: Could you please prohibit e-cigarettes in the library? Comment: Please put back up signs stating no cell phone use. Comment: The computer system is getting poorer poorer – too many ads – will not open a lot of yahoo mail. Comment: Thank you for always having computers available for when I only have 10 minutes to print out and move on. Comment: Storytime for adults with disabilities. Comment: Computer classes. Comment: Drop-in Internet and computer assistance. Comment: Be able to print from WiFi. GEORGETOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY Comparative Fiscal Year Statistics 2013 Oct Nov Dec Annual Total Patron Visits Current Year 26554 2012-2013 26729 27473 19786 350225 2011-2012 30822 27674 22499 396094 2010-2011 31410 27524 28878 362923 Circulation 2013 Current Year 46597 2012-2013 41909 42277 38971 550683 2011-2012 45280 42854 38880 552032 2010-2011 40965 40697 35963 527746 Children's Programs Annual Total Attendance 1351 1351 Programs 11 11 Story Time 27 27 Other (Tour, Movies, Crafts)8 8 After School Programs 4 4 Other Services ILL Ordered 64 64 ILL filled 41 41 Internet usage (persons)6130 6130 Overdrive usage (E-books)1129 1129 Overdrive usage (audiobooks)237 237 Bookmobile circulation 2979 2979 Volunteer Hours Adult 667.25 667.25 Teen 44.00 44.00 Community Service 42.00 42.00 Total 753.25 0.00 0.00 753.25 Registrations City Residents-new 142 142 GISD Kids' Cards 8 8 Non-residents-new 26 26 Total 176 0 0 176 Cash Receipts Fines/Misc. Revenue 3302.99 3302.99 Non-resident fees 2060.00 2060.00 Donations 2868.85 2868.85 Gifts/Memorials 125.00 125.00 Meeting Room Use persons attdg meetings 3542 3542 Library Collection Changes Copies Added 1851 1851 Copies Discarded 473 473 212 212 Notes:Count taken early in July 2012 so August had 6 extra days FY 2013-0214Statistics Donations Added DONOR DONATION S. Martin Shelton Copy of his book, St. Catherine's Crown Natalie Essary Copy of her book, Hellava Luxe Bernard Baumbach Copy of his book, Yes, It All Really Happened Native Plant Society of Texas Williamson County Chapter Copies of Nature Watch Austin , Cheryl Hazeltine's Central Texas Gardener , Design for Water , Wilderness Walkers , and America's Prairies and Grasslands GEORGETOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY DONATIONS -- October 2013 Texas Gardener, Design for Water, Wilderness Walkers , City of Georgetown, Texas SUBJECT: Introduction of Sally Miculek, new Assistant Library Director -- Eric Lashley ITEM SUMMARY: FINANCIAL IMPACT: SUBMITTED BY: City of Georgetown, Texas SUBJECT: Report on visit to Georgetown Public Library by the Digital Bookmobile--Eric Lashley. ITEM SUMMARY: The Overdrive-sponsored Digital Bookmobile will stop at the library on Thursday, November 21, from 2- 8 p.m. The following day it will be in Round Rock at the CHASCO YMCA. The project is sponsored jointly by the Georgetown and Round Rock libraries. For more information, see the article on the library's website https://library.georgetown.org/the-digital-bookmobile-is-coming-to-town/ FINANCIAL IMPACT: SUBMITTED BY: City of Georgetown, Texas SUBJECT: Downtown Master Plan revision meeting,Tuesday, November 19, at 5:30 p.m.--Eric Lashley ITEM SUMMARY: This will be the final public session to consider the work that has been done to update the Downtown Master Plan. The library and the surrounding blocks have a major role in the plan. FINANCIAL IMPACT: SUBMITTED BY: City of Georgetown, Texas SUBJECT: Ribbon-cutting and grand opening of the Georgetown Art Center -- Eric Lashley ITEM SUMMARY: The City of Georgetown celebrated the opening of the Georgetown Art Center, located on the southwest corner of 9th and Main Streets, on Saturday, October 26. Members of the Arts and Culture Board did the ceremonial ribbon-cutting after speeches by Eric Lashley, representing City staff; Jane Estes, representing Georgetown Art Works, the organization that will manage the Art Center; and George Garver, mayor of Georgetown. Also speaking was Jim Bob McMillan, deputy director of the Texas Commission on the Arts, who came to town to present the official proclamation recognizing the Downtown Georgetown Cultural District. A reception followed the ceremonies, giving all in attendance an opportunity to view the inside of the building. FINANCIAL IMPACT: SUBMITTED BY: City of Georgetown, Texas SUBJECT: Consideration of dates of future Board meetings -- Eric Lashley ITEM SUMMARY: FINANCIAL IMPACT: SUBMITTED BY: