HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_LAB_08.04.2021Minutes 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: None.
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.
meeting. -Michael Kelley, Board Chair. Board members did not have revisions 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 WOWlmobile 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 (WOWlmobile 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
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 bids. 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 cafe update; opening discussion regarding the use of the name Red Poppy for the new cafe in
the p! oming request for proposals. Beard 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 cafe space would come with its 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 will create a new strategic plan and advocate at public meetings. No action required.
�. Consideration and, possible action to recommend to Citv Council the 1_ibrary aorily for the St. Davids's Health
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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 p1m,
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Chair Kelley adjourned the meeting at `21 p,m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Michael Kelley
Board Chair
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Su n Cooper
Boa d Secretary