HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_LAB_09.07.2021Notice of Meeting for the
L ibrary Adv isory Board
of the City of Georgetown
September 7, 2021 at 6:00 P M
at Classroom 211, Georgetown P ublic Library, 2nd floor, 402 W. 8th St., Georgetown,
T X 78626
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A As of the deadline, no persons were signed up to address the B oard. -M ichael K elley, B oard C hair.
L egislativ e Regular Agenda
B S taff introductions and s ervic e spotlight. -S ally Miculek, Library Direc tor and Bethni King, C hildren's
S ervices Librarian.
C C ons ideration and possible action to approve minutes from the Augus t 4, 2021 Library Advis ory Board
meeting. -Mic hael Kelley, Board C hair.
D C ons ideration of the Library Direc tor's report. -S ally Miculek, Library Direc tor.
E C ons ideration and possible action regarding future meeting dates and times. -Michael Kelley, Board C hair.
Adjournment
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meeting.
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R obyn Dens more, C ity S ec retary
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Library Advisory Board
September 7, 2021
S UB J E C T:
C onsideration and pos s ible ac tion to approve minutes from the August 4, 2021 Library Advisory Board
meeting. -Michael Kelley, Board C hair.
IT E M S UMMARY:
F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
None.
S UB MIT T E D B Y:
AT TAC H ME N T S:
Description Type
Minutes August 2021 Backup Material
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Minutes of the Meeting of the
Library Advisory Board
City of Georgetown
August 4, 2021
The Library Advisory Board met on Tuesday, August 4, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. in the lobby of the Georgetown Public Library,
402 W. 8th Street, and virtually via Zoom.
MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Nosa Asowata, Susan Cooper, David Garlock, Nancy Hill, Michael Kelley, Thom Sinwell and
Richard Thielmann.
MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF IN ATTENDANCE: Sally Miculek–Library Director, Dana Hendrix, Technical Services Librarian and Lawren Weiss-
Administrative Assistant.
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Board Chair Kelley.
A. Citizens wishing to address the board. -Michael Kelley, Chair. None were present. No action required.
B. Staff introductions and service spotlight. -Sally Miculek, Library Director and Dana Hendrix, Technical
Services Librarian. Miculek introduced Dana Hendrix to the Board, noting Hendrix has worked for the
Library since 2015. She started as the Fine Arts Librarian but recently moved over to the Technical
Services Librarian position after Sally Bernier’s retirement earlier this year. Kelley inquired about
Hendrix’s biggest challenge as the Technical Services Librarian. She expressed appreciation for the
support provided by the Friends of the Library who greatly supplement the Library’s annual collection
needs, among other items. Hendrix gave an overview on Overdrive, physical collections, the materials
budget and the Technical Servies staff. No action required.
C. Consideration and possible action to approve minutes from the July 6, 2021 Library Advisory Board
meeting. -Michael Kelley, Board Chair. Board members did not have revis ions for the July minutes.
Motion by Thielmann; second by Hill to approve the July 6, 2021 Library Advisory Board minutes as
distributed. Approved 7-0.
D. Consideration of Library Director's report. -Sally Miculek, Library Director. Thielmann acknowledged Miculek’s 6-month
anniversary as Library Director. Miculek read the patron comments as follows:
Patron comment: “Attention Library Board, It is my understanding that you are normalizing the sin of
homosexuality. This is clearly a sin in the Bible. Please stop this action for the sake of our children.”
Patron comment: “Thanks for Library from a patron. When I moved into Sun City after the Feb. storm The It at the
community center was out with water damage the shut down red poppy lounge. Was a value to me-seven days a
week. That is one goal as I see it to make this space on the library valuable.”
Patron comment: “The G’town library is Wonderful! Special thanks to Becca for her great help!!”
Patron comment: “As a frequent requester of new materials, I would like to thank GPL for making it easy to
request items. I also request items for purchase from RRPL, and they now require 30 days to pass between
requests, whereas it used to be more generally, "once a month." This 30-day requirement is a pain, and I hope the
GPL never considers doing that. It's like dealing with an insurance company where you have to wait exactly six
months or a year before your next treatment.”
Discussion followed about the Library’s challenged materials process and the City’s Special Emphasis Observance
policy.
Miculek announced the Library did not receive the Texas State Library and Archives Commission grant for the KIC
Bookeye scanner for the digital histories project. Despite not receiving the grant, Library staff still hope to
implement the project by possibly asking for support from the Friends of the Library or by utilizing other funding
options as they become available.
Miculek asked Thielmann and Cooper to give an overview of their experience doing a WOW!mobile ride-along.
Thielmann explained that he rode-along to the Sun City bookmobile stop and had a great experience. His reaction
was surprise at what a huge effort is given by two staff members and two vehicles (WOW!mobile and WOW:HD,
the Library’s bookmobile bus and home delivery van). Thielmann was impressed by the personal service; how
bookmobile staff knew patrons by name and had their items ready when they walked up. Thielmann noted Library
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staff also carry dog biscuits on the bus for patrons visiting with their pet. Cooper’s ride-along was on a Wednesday
to Cypress Creek Apartments which the Outreach Team’s busiest stop for kids. Cooper was impressed by how
much the Library staff enjoyed engaging with the kids. She suggested advertising to nearby apartments so they
can walk over to that stop as well. Cooper also inquired about taking WOW to farmers markets, Wolf Ranch, and
other locations in the future.
Miculek gave a brief café update, opening discussion regarding the use of the name Red Poppy for the new café in
the upcoming request for proposals. Board members wondered if keeping Red Poppy in the name would be
beneficial to the space since Georgetown is known as the red poppy capital of Texas. Miculek explained that the
new business operating the café space would come with it’s own name and would not use Red Poppy. Miculek
noted since the previous business’s name was Red Poppy Coffee Co., it would be important to have a clear
distinction between the former and new vendor.
Miculek reviewed the PowerPoint as provided in the agenda packet.
The Board discussed how to properly convey to City Council the Library’s staffing needs in future budgets and
locations. The Board create a new strategic plan and advocate at public meetings. No action required.
E. Consideration and possible action to recommend to City Council the Library apply for the St. Davids’s Health
Foundation Libraries for Health grant. -Sally Miculek, Library Director. Miculek asked the Board to recommend to
Council the Library apply for the St. David’s Health Foundation Libraries for Health grant. Miculek provided
background information to the Board regarding how the Library was invited to apply for th e grant. The grant award
would include a part-time lay mental health worker, as well as a monetary award ranging from 7,500-25,000. St.
David’s would be responsible for the health worker’s salary and benefits, while the Library would be responsible for
providing a desk, internet access and occasional space for a private meeting with patrons. The person is this role
would assist with staff training and offerings for mental health, first aid and wellness resources. Miculek also noted
that multiple libraries will be awarded this grant, which will create a network of local libraries offering service which
will impact and expand policies and offerings for those services. The position would be funded for 2 years in phase
1, with the possibility of re-applying for phase 2. Motion by Thielmann; second by Asowata to recommend that
City Council approve the Library applying for the St. David’s Health Foundation Libraries for Health grant.
Approved 7-0.
F. Consideration and possible action regarding future meeting dates and times. -Michael Kelley, Board Chair. The next
Library Advisory Board meeting will proceed as regularly scheduled on Tuesday, September 7 at 6 p.m.
Adjournment
Motion by Hill; second by Cooper to adjourn the Library Advisory Board meeting. Approved 7-0.
Chair Kelley adjourned the meeting at 8:21 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Michael Kelley Susan Cooper
Board Chair Board Secretary
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Library Advisory Board
September 7, 2021
S UB J E C T:
C onsideration of the Library Director's report. -S ally Mic ulek, Library Director.
IT E M S UMMARY:
F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
None.
S UB MIT T E D B Y:
AT TAC H ME N T S:
Description Type
Director's Report-Augus t 2021 Backup Material
Statistics July 2021 Backup Material
Memorials Log July 2021 Backup Material
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Director’s Monthly Report
Georgetown Public Library
August 2021
August Highlights
• Cataloging Librarian Brittany Patrick started on August 30. Patrick comes to Georgetown after serving
as the Adult Program & Service Librarian for Wells Branch Community Library in Austin.
• There were no Children’s programs in August as the children’s team finalized plans for fall
programming and allow staff to take benefit time before the City’s fiscal year end.
• Programs and activities for adults in August included:
o Adult Summer Reading winner announced August 31
▪ Participants filled completed challenges to earn entries into the grand prize drawing.
▪ Grand prize included a Kindle Fire, Reusable water bottle, reusable bags and travel mug
with the Tails and Tales theme.
o In-person artist receptions
o Fiber & Friends, Thursdays at 11 a.m.
o Bird Feeder giveaway
• Art exhibits
o Ellen Greeney: Longitudes and Latitudes-June 16-August 22 (Café gallery)
o Texas Society of Sculptors: 13th Annual Summer Show-June 20-September 17 (Both floors of
the library)
o 13 Jewish Drivers’ Licenses June 27-August 4 (First floor between Young Adult and Spanish
collections)
o Sun City Photography Club: The Eyes Have It-July 21-August 22 (Second floor hall gallery)
o Alex Vietti: Construction-July 21-August 22 (Bridge gallery)
o Faith in Action & Christine St. Laurent: Portraits of Independence: A Celebration of Our Seniors-
August 24-September 27 (Café gallery)
o Central Texas Pastel Society: Symphony of Images-August 25-September 26 (bridge and hall
galleries)
Patron Comments
1. Patron comment: More early reader books.
a. Director’s note: We’re ordering new books every month, including Early Readers.
2. Patron comment: The Staff here is wonderful.
a. Director’s note: They’re the best!
3. Patron comment: Joyce was very helpful. Thank you.
a. Director’s note: I’ll pass along the compliment. She is super helpful!
4. Patron comment: Wired Wednesday wanted. Pls.
a. Director’s note: Wired Wednesday is returning this September.
5. Patron comment: Please put a sign (in addition to pavement sign) on the one way drive on 9th
St. Patron said she was nearly hit by someone going wrong way. (Staff member added comment for
patron)
a. Director’s note: We do have the arrows in the parking lot to indicate directions for
entrance/exit. I’ll ask Facilities staff if there are other options to encourage one-way traffic.
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6. Patron comment: Digital Library Card.
a. Director’s note: All Resident and Non-Resident Library cards come with access to online
collections. All Library cards come with access to the catalog online, and capacity to reserve
items and manage account online.
7. Patron comment: Y’all are awesome! Breanna Houle is very kind. I appreciate her help.
a. Director’s note: Breanna is great, and we’re so glad to hear you’ve received good help!
8. Patron comment: Please work on Fiction James—Jance—Jenkins Thanks.
a. Director’s note: Comment is coming from a volunteer; we regularly shift materials throughout
the collection to manage space constraints.
9. Patron comment: I find the new book shelves to be very difficult to use. There are far too many books
and placing them end on complicates by eliminating the visual effect of the cover. Please either place
only those that can be placed with the cover showing or place fewer books out.
a. Director’s note: Our circulation has not quite reached pre-2020 levels. Additionally, we are
purchasing many new books right now to complete end-of-year purchasing cycles, and because
this is a high publishing season. These combined factors have rendered our shelves a little
crowded throughout the building, particularly notably in all of our New Books collections. As the
New Books get checked out and free up space, we are facing covers out as much as we
can. We look forward to face-out displays once more being an option for the entirety of our New
Books section.
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GEORGETOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
Patron Visits Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Annual Total
Current Year 22205 12192 0 0 0 0 8245 9366 14466 25724 92198
2019-2020 32586 26643 23995 35422 33250 17193 NA 9883 5802 18184 10272 11174 224404
Circulation Annual Total
Current Year 38241 26368 15961 16009 14279 22625 28820 31518 44030 44116 281967
2019-2020 46708 38121 39868 44513 41707 31253 5296 24497 40771 40002 39822 38347 430905
Annual Total
# patron checkouts 3588 3094 2130 2042 1998 2512 2885 3183 3966 4140 29538
WOW! Circs 2155 1533 502 501 455 1028 1747 2034 1731 1997 13683
Children's Programs
Attendance 11 25 49 21 19 105 21 53 407 711
Programs 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 5 6 14
Story Time Programs 1 3 4 3 3 4 7 6 3 34
Other (Tour, Movies, Crafts)0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
After School Programs 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Teen Programs
Programs 0 1 0 2 1 3 3 2 1 3 10
Attendance 0 8 0 13 7 17 17 6 12 62
Teen Space Users 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Adult Programs
Programs 5 1 1 1 1 3 1 4 4 8 29
Attendance 290 34 21 23 56 46 34 91 152 110 857
Other Services
GPL ILL Req. filled 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 57 146 227
Outgoing ILL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 19 46 69
Overdrive usage (E-books)4824 4822 4981 5511 5168 4943 4647 4865 5044 5431 50236
Overdrive usage (audiobooks)2422 2346 2383 2710 2290 2649 2480 2651 2780 2963 25674
SimplyE 1 1 23 8 16 7 2 1 6 7 72
Database Searches 3617 1574 1981 5096 5202 5133 4904 3698 2911 4,444 38560
Volunteer Hours
Adult 124 0 0 0 0 98 230 289 338 367 1446
Teen 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 13 24
Community Service 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 124 0 0 0 0 98 230 289 349 380 0 0 1470
Registrations
City Residents-new 155 64 48 80 37 105 138 189 420 360 1596
Non-residents-new 89 46 5 8 5 32 68 95 228 168 744
2020 2021
FY 2020-2021 Statistics
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GISD Student memb.2 2 0 0 1 0 9 13 20 11 58
Total 246 112 53 88 43 137 215 297 668 539 0 0 2398
Cash Receipts
Non-resident fees 1,845.00 1,365.00 280.00 560.00 1,290.00 3,425.00 1,535.00 3,070.00 4,594.30 4,570.00 22,534.30
Copies 220.07 142.50 - 7.60 3.10 194.22 263.70 406.00 666.34 715.90 2,619.43
Donations 2,184.67 2,648.26 1,304.54 351.18 576.27 1,961.23 869.80 1,405.02 2,323.82 3,039.77 16,664.56
Gifts/Memorials 375.00 12,594.84 12,145.00 47,206.25 300.00 5,099.50 30,467.50 6,012.00 250.00 12,235.00 126,685.09
Meeting Room Use
# of attendees 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 257 860.00 1062.00 2279
# of reservations 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 16 51 53 125
Study Room Use
# of attendees 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 248 248
# of reservations 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 155 203 358
Library Collection Changes
Copies Added 1127 1061 1205 894 787 1372 960 1069 1151 1231 10857
Copies Discarded 1350 1098 1194 1280 532 746 758 626 537 448 8569
130 135 19 131 12 188 66 209 163 84 1137 Donations Added
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DONOR DONATION
Carol Frymire $35 in memory of Anna Aiken for children's books
Joan Wentrcek $25 in memory of Anna Aiken for children's books
Roy & Michele Peck $10,000.00 (members of Congregation Havura Shalom) unspecified
GEORGETOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
DONATIONS -- July 2021
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