HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_LAB_08.15.2017Notice of Meeting for the
Library Adv isory 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
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Regular Session
(This Regular S es s io n may, at any time, b e rec es s ed to convene an Exec utive S es s io n fo r any p urpose
authorized b y the Op en Meetings Act, Texas Go vernment Co d e 551.)
A Citizens wis hing to address the Board. As of the deadline, no p ers o ns were s igned up to s p eak o n items
other than what was posted on the agenda. -P ete Rose, Board Chair.
B Review of minutes from the June 20, 2017 Lib rary Ad visory Board meeting. -Pete Ro s e, Bo ard Chair.
C Co nsideration of Library Directo r's report. -Eric Lashley, Library Director.
D Co nsideration of Community Resources C o o rd inato r's monthly rep o rt. -Eric Las hley, Lib rary Direc tor.
E Rep o rt regard ing operatio n o f WOW!mo b ile. -Eric Las hley, Lib rary Direc to r.
F Review of Lib rary Strategic Plan Retreat held in July. -Eric Las hley, Library Directo r.
G Co nsideration and possible actio n to apply for the Ins titute of Museum and Library S ervic es National
Medal in Oc tober 2017. -Eric Las hley, Library Directo r.
H Co nsideration of future meeting d ates. -Pete R o s e, Bo ard Chair.
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING
I, Shelley No wling, C ity S ecretary fo r the C ity of Geo rgeto wn, Texas , d o hereby c ertify that this Notice of
Meeting was p o s ted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a p lace read ily acc es s ible to the general p ublic at all times ,
on the ______ d ay o f __________________, 2017, at __________, and remained so p o s ted fo r at leas t 72
c o ntinuo us ho urs p receding the sc heduled time o f s aid meeting.
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S helley No wling, City Sec retary
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Library Advisory Board
August 15, 2017
SUBJECT:
Citizens wishing to ad d res s the Bo ard . As of the d ead line, no persons were s igned up to speak on items
o ther than what was p o s ted o n the agenda. -Pete R o s e, Bo ard Chair.
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
This item has no direc t financial imp act.
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Library Advisory Board
August 15, 2017
SUBJECT:
Review o f minutes fro m the June 20, 2017 Library Advis o ry Bo ard meeting. -P ete Rose, Board Chair.
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
This item has no direc t financial imp act.
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Library Advisory Board
August 15, 2017
SUBJECT:
Cons id eration o f Lib rary Direc tor's rep o rt. -Eric Las hley, Lib rary Direc tor.
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
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ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Director's report June & July 2017 Backup Material
Memorials Log June 2017 Backup Material
Memorials Log July 2017 Backup Material
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DIRECTOR’S MONTHLY REPORT
GEORGETOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
June & July 2017
JUNE- HIGHLIGHTS
Austin Mosaic Guild displayed art during June, with an artist reception on the 9th.
Keely Rhodes and Khanh Pham performed Sunday, June 18 in the Live Music series.
Summer Reading Program continues with events for kids, tweens and teens. Highlights include a Mad
Science event and Safari Greg animal show.
The Texas Society of Sculptors 10th Annual Summer Show will be displayed June 25-September 22.
Patrons will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite 3 pieces. For the first time there will be a
People’s Choice award, as well as a Librarian’s Choice award.
JULY- HIGHLIGHTS
The library was closed Tuesday, July 4 for Independence Day.
Heidi Pitre displayed her library catalog card art during July, with an artist reception on
the 7th.
Members of Austin Opera performed on Sunday, July 16 in the library’s Live Music
Series.
Summer Reading Program continues with events for kids, tweens and teens. Highlights include
a music by Mr. Johnny, finale party for kids with ventriloquist and magician Ian Varella, and a
“Late Night at the Library” finale for teens.
JUNE PATRON COMMENTS
1. Patron Comment: Please place shelf in restrooms for books and bags.
2. Patron Comment: Thank you Georgetown Library!
3. Patron Comment: Can you put a unicorn in the teen space?
4. Patron Comment: I love the Georgetown Public Library.
5. Patron Comment: Can you put a unicorn in the teen space?
6. Patron Comment: Can you put a unicorn in the teen space?
7. Patron Comment: I was disappointed that the selection of prominently displayed books in the main
teen section were addressing lesbians, gays, transsexual, transgender, etc…with some coves showing
boys kissing. These need to be available in the section but not as a 3-section show and tell. This is
offensive just as graphic or kissing hetero would be. Please don’t display prominently. Thank you! You
need to show care for all kids and be respectful.
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JUNE CONT.
8. Patron Comment: I have on occasion thank this library on where it is outstanding. Thank you. BUT
now you have offered a volume dedicated to spreading hate for US at U.S.A. one so-called author, a
“journalist” has penned a volume to claim to be a journalist. It is clearly, a political CALUMNY. P.S. If
the library’s goal would be to misinform and inform youthful and impressionistic teens would be turned
into doubting skeptics about our country.
JULY PATRON COMMENTS
1. Patron Comment: Install Dyna Mat on ALL bookcarts, Modify door to Room 113…so as to not slam
and pop so loudly. Erect some sort of barrier around computer area.
2. Patron Comment: Rita was so helpful with all I needed scanned!
3. Patron Comment: I love this place everyone is positive and upbeat! All are very helpful.
4. Patron Comment: The entire front staff has been wonderful. Thank you.
5. Patron Comment: My suggestion. No comments!!
6. Patron Comment: We should not sort through print outs. Some of it is personal even though this is a
public library.
7. Patron Comment: Put some unicorns. Put some unicorns.
8. Patron Comment: Great facility, great folks working here. My first visit. I just wish you were open until
9:00 P.M. A nice place like this deserves longer open hours for the public.
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DONOR DONATION
Ouida Moore Copy of Burn and Surrender
Sevara Ziyoviddinova/Sobhani $25 for WOW programming
Kathleen & William Hart $50 in memory of David Unger (Lacey Unger kids books)
Mitchell F. Jones 2 his books Dead Men Can't Murder and Murder In Old Main
Sheila Murphy Huff Lincoln in the Bardo in memory of Oran S. Murphy
Sheila Murphy Huff Last Painting of Sara De Vos in memory of Ardis I. Murphy
Robert Moore Copy of The Blight
Lester Frazier $250 for staff Chistmas party
GEORGETOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
DONATIONS -- June 2017
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DONOR DONATION
Libby Wood Rosie Revere, Engineer in memory of Doris B. Oglesby
Anne E. Cunningham It Started With a Diamond in memory of Robert K. Wilson, Jr.
Rosairia Rocke $25 in memory of Marjorie Swearingen greatest need
Thomas Brown & Katy Fallon $75 in memory of Marjorie Swearingen unspecified
Suzanne Onjanow Copy of My Mother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry in honor of Adele
Mitt Price $75 in memory of Marjorie Swearingen unspecified
Swiss-American CDMO LLC $200 in memory of Marjorie Swearingen
Leslie Bradley $250 for bike repairs
Friends of GPL $17,880 for collection materials
3000-cdbks; 2000-dvds; 2000-Grammys; 2000 large print
4000-non fiction; 2000-YA dvds/wii games
2600-book club in a bag; 220-popcorn machine
GEORGETOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
DONATIONS -- July 2017
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Copy of My Mother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry in honor of Adele
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Library Advisory Board
August 15, 2017
SUBJECT:
Cons id eration o f C o mmunity Res o urc es Coordinator's mo nthly report. -Eric Las hley, Library Directo r.
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Library Advisory Board
August 15, 2017
SUBJECT:
Report regarding o p eration of WOW!mo b ile. -Eric Lashley, Library Director.
ITEM SUMMARY:
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Library Advisory Board
August 15, 2017
SUBJECT:
Review o f Library S trategic P lan Retreat held in July. -Eric Lashley, Library Direc tor.
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Library Advisory Board
August 15, 2017
SUBJECT:
Cons id eration and p o s s ib le ac tion to apply fo r the Ins titute o f Mus eum and Lib rary Services Natio nal
Med al in Oc to b er 2017. -Eric Lashley, Library Direc tor.
ITEM SUMMARY:
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Library Advisory Board
August 15, 2017
SUBJECT:
Cons id eration o f future meeting dates . -Pete Ros e, Board Chair.
ITEM SUMMARY:
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