HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_LAB_01.11.2016Notice of Meeting for the
Library Advisory Board
of the City of Georgetown
January 11, 2016 at 10:00 AM
at Staff conference room, Georgetown Public Library, 402 W. 8th Street
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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 who wish to address the Board. As of the deadline, no persons were signed up t o speak
on items other than what was posted on the agenda.
B Consideration of the minutes of the December 14, 2015 Library Advisory Board meeting.
C Introduction of library staff member. -Eric Lashley
D Consideration of Library Director's Report. -Eric Lashley
E Report on the Downtown West project and parking lot. -Eric Lashley
F Consideration and possible action regarding a grant application to the Texas State Library and
Archives Commission for a Community Engagement Coordinator position. -Eric Lashley
G Consideration of future meeting dates.
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING
I, 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 __________________, 2016, 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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City of Georgetown, Texas
Library Advisory Board
January 11, 2016
SUBJECT:
Citizens who wish to address the Board. As of the deadline, no persons were signed up t o speak
on items other than what was posted on the agenda.
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
This item has no direct financial impact.
SUBMITTED BY:
Lawren Weiss
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Library Advisory Board
January 11, 2016
SUBJECT:
Consideration of the minutes of the December 14, 2015 Library Advisory Board meeting.
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
This item has no direct financial impact.
SUBMITTED BY:
Lawren Weiss
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Minutes December 2015 Backup Material
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Minutes of the Meeting of the
Library Advisory Board
City of Georgetown
December 14, 2015
The Library Advisory Board met on Monday, December 14, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. in the Staff
Conference Room of the Georgetown Public Library, 402 W. 8th Street
MEMBERS PRESENT: Pat Baldwin, Michael Barnes, Lois Case, Tom Hagen, Tom Milburn,
and Linda Nix.
STAFF PRESENT: Eric Lashley- Library Director, Bethni King – Children’s Services Librarian,
Toni Nietfeld – Library Assistant – Children’s Services and Sally Miculek – Assistant Library
Director.
Regular Session
A. Citizens wishing to address the Board. – None were present.
B. Consideration of minutes of the November 9, 2015 meeting. – Tom Hagen made the
motion to accept the minutes of the November 2015 Library Advisory Board Meeting.
Michael Barnes seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
C. Introduction of library staff member. – Eric Lashley. Lashley introduced Toni Nietfeld –
Library Assistant, Bethni King – Children’s Services Librarian, and Sally Miculek –
Assistant Library Director to the board. Nietfeld and King demonstrated one of the
Bots and Books laptops and a Lego robot children made at our Santa’s Workshop
event held on Saturday, December 12th. Nietfeld showed the Board how the robot
was programmed to kick a snowball.
Sally Miculek was then introduced to the board and talked about the Georgetown
Reads project, the Of Mice and Men events, and our Wired Wednesday program
with the 4-H Club. This year the library is partnering with the Ministerial Allianc e to
encourage everyone to read Bryan Stevenson’s book Just Mercy about the criminal
justice system. The Ministerial Alliance will hold a number of Courageous
Conversations events at the library to encourage the community to discuss difficult
topics such as race. The library will also be partnering with the Austin Opera to
promote John Steinbeck’s book Of Mice and Men. Events for Of Mice and Men
include a film screening, book discussions, and a performance by some of the
opera’s cast members.
Miculek informed the board that staff members, as well as teen volunteers from the
4-H Club, assist patrons with any computer issue on Wednesday afternoons. The
teens and staff are offering computer software and application classes as well. The
program has been very well attended.
D. Consideration of the Library Director’s Report. – Eric Lashley. Lashley reviewed November’s
statistics with the board. Visitations and circulation was slightly down compared to the
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previous year. Lashley reported that Suzette Davidson returned from medical leave and is
doing well. Six library staff members were trained as passport acceptance agents in late
November. The library should begin accepting passport applications in February. Beyond
Wax is the title of December’s art show in the library and the Austin Flute Project will provide
live music on December 20.
E. Report on City Council’s goals and objectives. – Eric Lashley. Lashley passed out a draft of
the City Council’s new strategic goals and objectives (attached to these minutes). Lashley
reported that Council had a number of visioning sessions and have begun to draft a new
strategic plan for the new City Manager.
F. Report on the Downtown West project and parking lot. –Eric Lashley. Lashley reported that
City Council has approved moving forward with the first phase of the Downtown West
Project, which includes remodeling the old library into a new City Hall building. The
Georgetown Communications and Technology building will also be remodeled into a new
municipal court facility. Lashley reported that as part of the project, the library’s Red Poppy
plaza will get a shade structure to make the space more usable during summer months.
Lashley reported paving is complete on the new parking lot. The construction company was
laying concrete bumpers in the lot during the board meeting. The lot contains 149 new
parking spaces.
G. Consideration of dates of future board meetings. The next Library Advisory Board meeting
will be Monday, January 11, 2016 at 10:00 a.m.
Chair Linda Nix adjourned the meeting at 11:20 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Tom Hagen, Secretary Linda Nix, Chair
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Library Advisory Board
January 11, 2016
SUBJECT:
Introduction of library staff member. -Eric Lashley
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
This item has no direct financial impact.
SUBMITTED BY:
Lawren Weiss
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Library Advisory Board
January 11, 2016
SUBJECT:
Consideration of Library Director's Report. -Eric Lashley
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
This item has no direct financial impact.
SUBMITTED BY:
Lawren Weiss
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Statistics December 2015 Backup Material
Director's report December 2015 Backup Material
Memorials Log December 2015 Backup Material
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GEORGETOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
Comparative Fiscal Year Statistics
Patron Visits Oct Nov Dec Annual Total
Current Year 25180 21672 23173 70025
2014-2015 27404 25057 29346 344433
2013-2014 26554 29893 24808 361444
2012-2013 26729 27473 19786 350225
2011-2012 30822 27674 22499 396094
2010-2011 31410 27524 28878 362923
Circulation Annual Total
Current Year 43295 40538 38374 122207
2014-2015 40634 41409 39820 527987
2013-2014 46597 42212 40366 559209
2012-2013 41909 42277 38971 550683
2011-2012 45280 42854 38880 552032
2010-2011 40965 40697 35963 527746
Children's Programs Annual Total
Attendance 378 390 475 1243
Programs 6 5 4 15
Story Time Programs 16 18 18 52
Other (Tour, Movies, Crafts)4 3 2 9
After School Programs 4 3 3 10
Other Services
ILL Ordered 47 30 24 101
ILL filled 32 28 20 80
Internet usage (persons)6224 5332 5260 16816
Overdrive usage (E-books)2001 1975 2045 6021
Overdrive usage (audiobooks)587 491 518 1596
Bookmobile circulation 2465 3054 2281 7800
Volunteer Hours
Adult 607.00 649.75 547.50 1804.25
Teen 58.50 90.75 45.25 194.50
Community Service 0.00 39.75 43.00 82.75
Total 665.50 780.25 635.75 2081.50
Registrations
City Residents-new 224.00 164.00 153.00 541.00
GISD Kids' Cards 10.00 4.00 6.00 20.00
Non-residents-new 69.00 43.00 41.00 153.00
Total 303.00 211.00 200.00 714.00
Cash Receipts
Fines/Misc. Revenue 2571.41 1886.80 1850.32 6308.53
Non-resident fees 2425.00 1810.00 2050.00 6285.00
Donations 1443.78 1856.66 2058.09 5358.53
Gifts/Memorials 1202.85 1800.00 2700.00 5702.85
Meeting Room Use
persons attdg meetings 2943 2466 1835 7244
Library Collection Changes
Copies Added 963 720 734 2417
Copies Discarded 1865 444 595 2904
101 59 30 190
FY 2015-2016Statistics
Donations Added
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DIRECTOR’S MONTHLY REPORT
GEORGETOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
December 2015
HIGHLIGHTS
The Austin Flute Project provided live music on Sunday, December 20.
December’s art exhibit at the library was Beyond Wax by Carolyn Todd, Barra
Gustafson, and Nancy Weaver. Artist reception was held on December 4th at 5 p.m.
Jaime Gould, the new Children’s Library Assistant, began her Storytime duties on
October 5.
Teen Librarian Melissa Mote hosted a Fandomosity Yuletide Ball on December 5 for
teens ages 12-18.
Reference Librarian, Suzette Davidson returned from medical leave the first week of
December.
The Friends of the Library sold Book Lover’s calendars November 30- December 5 in
the library’s lobby. The Friends also decorated Christmas trees on the first and second
floors as well as put out other décor throughout the library.
Gingerbread House Contest ran from December 7- 21.
Santa’s Workshop was held for kids and families on December 4th. The event included a
visit from Santa and a petting zoo.
Santa’s Science Workshop was held on December 12 for tweens, ages 9-12.
Staff members attended the City Employee Appreciation Luncheon on December 11,
where Community Outreach Library Assistant (WOW! mobile driver) Kalena Powell was
recognized for her efforts in taking over WOW! Mobile services.
The library was closed on December 24 & 25 for Christmas. The library closed at 6 pm
Monday-Thursday from December 20- 31.
PATRON COMMENTS FOR JULY 2015
1. Patron comment: I love this library. If I had the money I would give it to the library so
we could build one 4 times this size.
2. Patron comment: Whoever is doing the landscaping is blowing all leaves and debris
into the storm drains- not a good idea. Right? Please let whoever hires them know.
3. Patron comment: I suggest Mango languages program for the library.
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DONOR DONATION
Julie Arnold $50 not specified
Charles & Barbara Phillips $50 in honor of Nancy Dubbs
John Duncan Donation of books Sacred Space, Sacred Gift & Sacred Dung
Dr. Charles Breithaupt Donation of Press On
Linda Walke $2,000 books-greatest need
GEORGETOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
DONATIONS -- December 2015
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Library Advisory Board
January 11, 2016
SUBJECT:
Report on the Downtown West project and parking lot. -Eric Lashley
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
This item has no direct financial impact.
SUBMITTED BY:
Lawren Weiss
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Library Advisory Board
January 11, 2016
SUBJECT:
Consideration and possible action regarding a grant application to the Texas State Library and
Archives Commission for a Community Engagement Coordinator position. -Eric Lashley
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
This item has no direct financial impact.
SUBMITTED BY:
Lawren Weiss
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Library Advisory Board
January 11, 2016
SUBJECT:
Consideration of future meeting dates.
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
This item has no direct financial impact.
SUBMITTED BY:
Lawren Weiss
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