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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_LAB_09.14.1993GEORGETOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD September 14, 1993 1: 00 P.M. Library Board Room Present: Jean Marie Mendez, Tomi Spence, Martin Beeman, Robert Horick, Morton King, Pat Ball, Mary Beth Huba (arrived at 1:08), Tresa Long, Mary Pat McLaughlin Absent: Rhonda McCollough The meeting was called to order at 1:05 p.m. by Robert Horick. 1. Morton King moved that the minutes of the July meeting be approved as mailed. There was not a quorum for the August meeting, so no minutes were kept. Pat Ball seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. 2. Mary flat informed the Board that Nancy Snead has asked to be replaced as CTLS Lay Representative Alternate because of other demands on her time. (Note: Mary Beth Huba arrived at 1: 08 p.m.) Morton King moved to recommend Jean Marie Mendez as Alternate, seconded by Robert Horick and passed unanimously. 3. Mark Herrick of the Georgetown Parent Education Project attended the meeting to answer any questions concerning, the Project's proposal to work in partnership with the Library to provide parent education programs in November. Jean Mendez moved to approve the Proposal (deleting the line in Action # 2 which reads "A book list, totaling less than $300, is attached.") and recommend to the 501(c)(3) Board to approve funding for a collection of books and materials on parent education. Martin Beeman seconded the motion which passed unanimously. 4. Morton King made a motion to set the meetings for the new Board (when new members are appointed in January) at 6:30 p.m. on the second Monday of the month, and that the Mayor and City Council be informed of this time change so that it may be communicated to all persons interested in joining the Board. The motion was seconded by Martin Beeman and passed unanimously. Mary Pat asked that the Board send a letter to the Mayor and City Council informing them of the change in meeting time. Morton King moved that this Board meet at noon (rather than 1:00 p.m.) on the second Tuesday of the month for the remainder of this year. Pat Ball seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. 5. The Board reviewed the Library Card Registration Procedure prepared by the staff to define terms and further clarify the existing policy, and approved it with one change. The first sentence in the "Introductory/Visitors Card paragraph will have the term "new users" replaced with the words "non residents". No vote was required on this issue as it does not change the existing policy. Tomi Spence formally commended Lee Sparks for her hard work on this project. page 2 of 2 6. The Board was informed that the City Council will vote tonight on the first reading of. the Budget. 7. Tomi Spence distributed copies of the Summary of the Library Director Evaluation to Board members and Mary Pat. She will send a copy to Hartley Sappington. Last year Hartley met with Mary Pat and two Board members to discuss the evaluation. Mary Beth will contact him to find out if he wants to do the same thing this year. 8. Mary Pat explained that the Evaluation of Library Services was compiled by staff members based on their experience with and feelings about services supplied by the Library. 9. The Board discussed the possibility that it would be helpful to have Library staff members on the Long Range Planning Committee to provide input and information from the point of view of the staff. Morton King moved that the staff be requested to designate two staff members to the Long Range Planning Committee. The motion was seconded by Martin Beeman and passed unanimously. 10. The Board reviewed the Reciprocal Borrowing Agreement between the Round Rock and Georgetown Public Libraries. Jean Mendez made a motion to continue the Reciprocal Borrowing Agreement, seconded by Bob Horick and passed unanimously. 11. After some discussion, the issue of the Advisory Board job description was passed on to be dealt with at some later date. 12. In answer to a question from Jean Mendez, Mary Pat explained that the prices listed by the books on the Gift Fund Expenditures sheet are retail prices and do not account for the varying discounts the library receives on purchases. A sentence explaining this will be added to the sheet, but the Board will not require the staff member compiling the list to figure and include the discount prices. Morton King moved to accept the gift fund expenditures. The motion was seconded by Bob Horick and passed unanimously. 18. Mary Pat has copies of the Final Report of the Texas State Library five year plan, Access Texas: Partnerships for Libraries, and will provide one to any member interested in seeing it. Robert Horick moved to adjourn the meeting at 2:15 p.m., seconded by Martin Beeman and passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted, J'6-r�' 4 � --_ Tomi Spence Secretary REPORT ON BUDGET PROCESS -- AS OF AUGUST 6, 1993. After 2 rounds of cuts and negotiations, the base budget has remained stable and the new items currently left in the Library Budget are: CUSTOMER SERVICE PACKAGE: 2 of the 3 positions remain, including 1 Library Assistant and 1 Page. LIBRARY MATERIAL PACKAGE: $4,000 of the $8,000 requested. BOOK CARTS: $700 TYPEWRITER: $600 Public hearing dates have not been set, but should be in August. �i . ... +.I t+i iris is:G u..n .Iu... I�slfNH1 �•y.LJ.• ! I P PP P L�Pj P P P ppA A SA P P P P P l�Pj P P P P P A P P �Pjj )('•yQ3•]t N O CM1 O G L {.J O N C9 r p �p m v P N ► W O 6 � a � G O Lp^ IJ � r. t.• LN: W � W N W � O- r+ V+ m O �t �t HH �4((: �OJ err } •. t`� a b' t, r,; P -Nc a P m c�. a- o l ' i� ; 41 O P O � (.! N m G m S U G •�+ G W � r O P W N U � O C! to J � O fil S, S S S S O S S S S S S S S S S S oO O S S S S13 S S S S S S O O O p <O O v ��qq O pp 6 � �q O S t� Sri S (per S mp O S � � � W N S O (�,1 •T •" � s. N > a' D W 9 N +1 A m A O C � (�*i pO oNo pO tJ N + _ ri t0 "' CI G O p O [Nli P S tJ Gpt O O O V N A N ® G pp�1 ppG p4 O Opp A .Pp i. rJ a MONTHLY REPORT LIBRARY SERVICES DIRECTOR JULY 1993 i The sprinkler system was apparently damaged during tree planting. Repairs have been requested. ADMINISTRATION Lee Sparks was Acting Director from July 8--26 during the Director's absence. PERSONNEL The staff participated in a session on Service Improvement Process of the Program review conducted by CTLS and the Texas State Library consultants. Bradley Klepac and La Toya Parker, the two students from the Summer Youth and Employment Training Program will finish their session on August 5. They have both been exceptional workers, providing dedicated and careful help for the staff. The End of Summer Reading Party drew 200 enthusiastic children and parents July 29. Performing Arts Studio, Scott Magic Company and Sunshine Generation provided entertainment. Teen Volunteers and volunteer mothers prepared 400 peanut butter & jelly sandwiches along with other refreshments donated by local merchants. Drawings were held for prizes also donated by local merchants and banks_ 300 children received reading certificates signed by Mayor Good, after reading 6972 books in June and July. A total of 2201 children attended the two months of programs. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY The Friends Summer Reading Tee-shirt sales increased after an end - of -summer sale. REPORT ON RECIPROCAL BORROWING AGREEMENT GEORGETOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY AND ROUND ROCK PUBLIC LIBRARY FY 1992/93 The staff recommends continuation of the reciprocal borrowing agreement. Circulation for 1992/93 will probably double that for 1991/92 for both Libraries. Staff has reported that procedures are running smoothly. This year we will require patrons pick-up renewal slip from their home library to insure continued eligibility. Patrons have made positive comments about the policy. Round Rock Director Dale Ricklifs reports no problems and that Round Rock plans to continue. Attached are sheets representing monthly totals of borrowers and circulation. Round Rock -Georgetown Reciprocal Borrowing Statistics, FY 92-93 RR use by GT patrons GT use by RR patrons No. users at GT by RR patrons No. users at RR by GT patron Notes Monthly Total Month Total MonTotal new' a s new adds Total Month's new adds 1140 123 2122 131 80 4 64 P�s 1217 77 2240 118 85 5 66 1295 78 2380 140 90 5 73 1367 73 2515 135 93 3 76 1445 78 2595 80 93 0 78 1564 119 2733 138 97 4 82 April 1596 32 2800 167 101 4 !` 86 4 May 1742 146 3029 129 100 -1 90 4 June 1844 102 3207 178 105 5 91 1 July 1897 53 3544 337 109 4 93 2 August 1979 82 3924 380 113 4 September Totals NOTES: Round Rock -Georgetown Reciprocal Borrowing Statistics, FY 91-92 Month RR use by GT patrons GT use by RR patrons No. users at GT by RR patrons No. users at RR by GT patron Notes Total Monthly Total Month Total Month's new adds Total Month's new adds October 380 28 693 57 42 0 14 November 440 60 750 57 44 2 December 503 63 843 93 46 2 January 564 61 898 55 47 1 4 February 629 65 933 35 (50 1 1 tit^r^.h 672 43 1072 139 53 3 44 0 April 706 34 1w204 132 55 2 r47 3 May 753 47 1393 189 56 1 49 2 June 796 43 1587 194 66 10 51 2 July 903 107 1752 165 71 5 57 6 August 938 35 1875 123 73 2 61 4 September 1017 79 1991 116 76 Totals 1017 1 1991 76 NOTES: TOTAL GT USE BY RR PATRONS 1336 REPORTED TO CTLS (SEPT. 91— AUG. 92). WE RECEIVED $736 BONUS ! • RECIPROCAL • t ! BORROWING COUNT. GT PATRONS i OUT •!• BOOKS FROM•• �IURING THIS TIME. Georgetown Public Library P.O. Sox 428 Georgetown, Texas 78626 Round Rock -Georgetown Reciprocal Borrowing Statistics, FY 1991 RR use by GT patrons GT use by RR patrons No. users at GT by RR patrons No, users at RR by GT patron Notes Total Monthly Total Month Total Month's new adds Total Month's new adds R�h 59 59 46 46 15 20 101 42 154 108 23 3 125 24 219 65 28 2 154 29 .258 39 29 1 f 1 241 87 328 70 30 4 3 283 42 394 66 34 1 1 kTc!als 304 21 483 89 35 1 1 332 28 539 56 39 4 1 352 20 636 97 42 0 352 636 42 32 NOTES: MUNIEL NELSON HAD 230 ON LIST AS GEORGETOWN PATRON HAD TO FIX # GIFT FUNI --Aug—ust 1993 CITY GIFT FUND Weldon Hudson (5.00) $5.00 Ambrose EaEte,, in memory of Frank Blackburn. ($20.00) Ochn Henry Faulk'' Tinathy S. Hollister in memory K Heather Banks. Q25.00) "Dinosaur Fright'' "Sophie & Sarrfmy'e, sleepovev" $13,95 The Bear under the Stairs'' $12,95 Law Firm of Lloyd, Gosselink, Fowler, Nevins Matthews, P,C. in memory of Heather Banks. ($200.001) "The Cow Buzzed'' $14,89 "Dinosaurs at the Supermarket'' $IER'', "Dinosauu Chase'' $ 15 0 "Dinosaur Dreams'' $12,95 "Dinosaur Dress Up'' "Dinosaur Garden $12.95 "The finest Horse in Town'' "The Guy who was 5 minutes late'' "The Growing Story'' "I love you as much'' "Jameo in the House of Aunt Prudence'' "The Joke's on George'' $13.95 "Nana's Birthday Party'' 0495 "Now everybody really hates me'' $1000 "Poinsettia and the Firefighter" "Pup in School'' Whymin' Simon & the Mystery of the Cat'' "Seven loaves of Bread''' $13,95 "Spider an the Floor'' $ 11 "There's only one Harris" MIZE', "Way out west lives a Coyote named Fiank'' Hartley Sappington, in memory of Heather Banks. ($25,00) "The seven & one half labors of Hercules'' "The fireplug is first base'' $1K95 "N-0 spells No!'' I B y R�ry Net,,,,a Stuil,,bl t,�f ie" d in -miemory of Fr a nAk, f3l, �,,,,ickburrl,. ea 50 C r). or, e Georgetown Parent Education Project LIBRARY BOARD PROPOSAL AUGUST 10, 1993 Mission "To provide educational, recreational and informational Statement: materials, services, and programs to the patrons of the Georgetown Public Library." Action: By entering into a partnership in the following activities with the Georgetown Independent School District, the Library Board will meet the mandate of the Library's mission. Education: "The City will encourage and cooperate with public and private entities to promote diverse and comprehensive educational opportunities." Goal 3, B: "Develop In-depth collections and services in special interest areas." Action #1: Establish November as - Parents' Month at the Georgetown Public Library in cooperation with GISD parent activities during the month. Action #2: Establish a collection of books and materials to be grouped together during the month of November for quick, easy access to patrons. (A book list, totaling less than $300, is attached.) Facilities "The City will endeavor to increase the quality of life through and Services: the upgrading of existing facilities and services to meet the specific needs of the community." Action: Grant a waiver to the meeting room policy to set aside each Tuesday evening in November for parent education classes sponsored by the GISD Parent Education Project. (If not Tuesday, a night that best meets the needs of both agencies will be sufficient.) Recreation "The city shall encourage all citizens to actively participate in and Culture: community -wide social, cultural, and recreational activities." Action: By entering into this partnership, the Library Board takes a step toward improving the quality of life of families; children; and the community, while possibly widening Library's circulation and circle of influence within the greater Georgetown area. GEORGETOWN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 1993-94 OFFICIAL SCHOOL CALENDAR AUGUST 9 M T W T F 3 1 2 3 4 5 • 7 • • 10 11 12 13 14 I6 I 17 is It 20 21 22 23 24 26 20 27 26 2t 30 31 JANUARY 3 M T W T F 9 1 ! 3 4 5 4 7 0 • 10 11 It 13 (14] 15 Is t7 I to 20 21 2t 23 24 26 20 17 to to SEPTEMBER a M T W T F 3 t 2 3 4 6 [D 7 a • t0 11 t2 13 /4 is is it is It 20 21 22 23 24 25 29 27 28 21 30 FEBRUARY 3 M T W T F 3 1 2 3 4 s s 7 It a 10 it it 13 14 is to 17 to is 20 21 22 23 24 [25] 2e 27 is Holiday OTeacher inservlce/Sludent Handay 0 Teacher Preparation Days + Bad weather makeup days [ ] End of six waste ., End of semester FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL • AUGUST 30 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL • JUNG 2 REPORT CARPS ISSUED* October 16. 1993 December 3, 1993 January 21. 1994 March 4, 1994 April 29. 1994 OCTOBER 3 M T W T F a 1 2 3 4 6 6 7 [a ]• 10 (D 12 13 14 15 to IT 18 14 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 MARCH a M T W T F 8 t 2 3 4 6 6 7 6 s 10 11 1 i2 13 14 15 11 17 to is 20 21 22 22 24 26 20 27 as 29 30 31 FIRST SEMESTER- Aug. 30 - Jan. 14 (84 days) SECOND SEMESTER « Jan. 18 - June 2 (90 days) First six weeks. Aug. 30 - Oct. 3 (29 days) Second six weeks. Oct. 12 • Nov. 19 (28 days) Third six weeks. Nov. 22 • Jan. 14 (27 days) Fourth six weeks. Jan. 16 - Feb. 25 (20 days) Fifth six weeks • Feb. 26 • Apra 22 (33 days) Sixth six weeks. April 25 - Jule 2 (29 days) NOVEMBER S M T W T F E 0 2 3 4 6 6 i • 6 10 11 12 13 14 t6 is 17 to [it] 20 21 22 23 124 25 26 27 28 29 30 APRIL 8 M T W T F 3 El 3 t4 s o 7 6 a 10 11 it 13 14 is Is I7 /s It 20 21 [22] 23 24 26 241 27 to IS 30 DECEMBER 3 M T W T F 9 i 2 3 4 6 • 7 6 6 /0 11 i2 13 14 15 IS 17 i• t• 21 22 23 24 is 120 27 26 29 30 3t 126 MAY 3 M T W T F a t 2 3 4 5 6 7 6 s 10 11 I2 13 14 t6 Is 17 Is to to 21 22 23 24 25 2• /2^7+� 26 Is 30 31 1 [a](3J 4 = �✓ STUDENT HOLIDAYS* Labor Day • September 6 Thanksgiving • November 24. 25 d 28 Christmas • Dec. 20 - 31 (classes resume Jan. 3) Spring Break - March 7. 11 Had weather makeup days • Alxl 1 & 4 (t NOT needed, these two days will be holldays.) • August 23 Aug. 24, 25 d 28 Oct. 11, Nov. 1, Feb.14 Teacher Preparetlon Daits: Aug. 27. Jan. 171. June 3 *May be "tamped" by working on August 23 BACCALAUREATE May 29, 1994 GRADUATION June 4, 1994 CHILD T)FW-T-OP-MENT RECOMMENDATIONS Child and Adolescent Development by Kevin L. Seifert and Robert J. Hofthung Child Development : Infancy through Adolescence by Alison Clarkc-Stewart, Susan Friedman - $47-95 The Preschool Years by Ellen Galinsky - $12.00 (paperback) Adolescence and Youth by John Conger - $46.00 Child Behavior by Frances D. 11g, M.D. - $9.95 BEHAVIOR, DISCIPLINE RECO11' MENDA77ONS Common Sense Discipline by Dr. Roger Allen - $4.95 When Your Child Drives You Crazy by Eda LeShan - $5.95 How to Stop the Battle with your Child by Don Fleming-$9.95 Confident Parenting by Dr. Mel Silberman The Time -Out Solution by Lynn Clark-$10.95 OMDREN _WrM SPECIAL NEEDS Learning Disabilities -A Family Affair by Betty B. Osman-$4.95 Smart but Feeling Dumb by Harold N. Levinson-10.95 Growing Up Proud by James E. Lindemann-$9.95 Growing up Gifted by Barbara Clark A Parent's Guide to Anorexia and Bulimia by Katherine Byrne-$8.95 ADD -Attention Deficit Disorder by Glenn Hunsucker-$12.95 I Know I Can - I Think I Can by Susan Isaacs & Wendy Ritchey Ph.D.-$3.99 How to Raise Your Child's Self -Esteem by H. Clemcs-S5.95 The Psychology of Self -Esteem by Nathaniel Branden-$4.95 General Raising Drug -Free Kids in a Drug Filled World by William Mack Perkins &I`tancy Mc.Murtries Perkins-$8.00 Young, Sober and Free by Shelly Marshall$9.00 401 Ways to Get Your Kids to Work on Homework by Bonnie Runyon McCollough & Susan Walker Monson $8.95 Father's Almanac by S. Adams Sullivan-$16.00 Making It As A Stepparent by Claire Berman-$9.00 Stepmotherhood by Cherie Burs-$8.95 Step-byStepparenting by James D. Eckler-$7.95 Practical Parenting Tips for the School Age Years by Vicky L.ansky-$5.95 Georgetown Public Library Boards TIME OF MEETING SURVEY The Director and seven of nine members returned question- naires. Rleqardinq the best time to meet for most people., there was some consensus. We disaqree, however, reqardinq what is best for us personally. WHEN DO WE WANT TO MEET? Most of us aqree that we do NOT want to meet at 7am or any time on Saturday. A noon meet- inq is preferred by three on Monday or Thursday, and by four on Tuesday or Wednesday. Two prefer Ipm on Tuesday. Noon or Ipm meetings are impossible for two people on Thursday and by one on Wednesday. Five or six people say Ipm is undesirable or questionable Monday -Friday. Two of us prefer 5:30; one, 7:30. Three of us 'nix' 5:30 on Tuesday or Wednesday; three or four, 7:30 Mon -Friday. WHAT WOULD BE BEST FOR THE MOST PEOPLE? Again, most of us are aqainst any time Saturday, and add Friday evenings. Wednesday night is recognized as "Church night." Four or five recommend noon, Mon -Friday. Seven recommend 7:30 on Tuesday; six, on Monday or THURSDAY. The main opposition to eveninq meetings is for Wednesday and Friday. What would I do if I were DICTATOR of this show? Decree that, beginning January 1994, the Board meet at 6pm or 7pm on Monday or Tuesday. If forced to decide what we do until then, I Would hurry into exile! Morton Kinq 8-10-93 —tt—e 1Vtas�` PA t t .I. k ?' 1 It- Ila t t ( ��t� I 1- let e it j IN 2 3 %I _ LIBRARY CARD REGISTRATION PROCEDURE All persons applying for a card must present identification (listed in the written Library card procedure). If driver's license does not have the CURRENT ADDRESS, we ask for further proof of CURRENT ADDRESS and PERMANENT ADDRESS, if different. Available to anyone living within the city limits or owns property in his, not a company's, name within the city limits (verified yearly with current tax statements). The patron must show something with his CURRENT ADDRESS and PERMANENT ADDRESS, if different, as identification such as a driver's license. Available to anyone living outside the city limits or on the Southwestern campus. The patron must show something with his CURRENT ADDRESS and PERMANENT ADDRESS, if different, as identification such as a driver's license. Categories Student- holds current college ID Senior Citizen- over 65 Individual- only this person may present the - card for checkout Family- each person in the family has his or her own card. Introductory/ Visitors Card Available to anyone living in the area for a short period or new users who wish to get acquainted with library services. The applicant must show a verifiable PERMANENT ADDRESS and we would like to also have proof of LOCAL ADDRESS, so that if materials become overdue, we would have somewhere to send a notice. Proof of local address could be mail, hotel receipt, or something that would connect the person to a local address. This card does not carry reciprocal privileges with Round Rock. Valid for three months only. May then be extended to a full non-resident card upon payment of the rest of the applicable fee. May be renewable after one year, for annual visitors. Cost for this card would be $5.00. CURRENT ADDRESS --Address at the present time. Permanent or temporary address where the person can be reached by phone or by mail for the duration of the loan period. TEMPORARY ADDRESS-- Address which is not the permanent address but at which the patron can be reached during the loan period. PERMANENT ADDRESS-- Address of record, verifiable by drivers license, voters registration, personalized check, utility receipt or others at the discretion of Library Services Director. LOCAL ADDRESS-- Within a area where the patron can conceivably make use of the Library, usually thought of as reasonable driving distance (50-60 miles). ADULT-- 16 or over (May obtain adult applications without parents signature, with proper ID) We have nonresidents from Salado and Austin as well as Williamson County. It would be hard to limit this to a certain area. Usually the $15.00 fee is a deterrent to someone who lives very far away and would use the library infrequently, so it seems the system itself regulates where our nonresident population is drawn from. CITY OF GEORGETOWN LIBRARY BOARD 1993 2ND QUARTER FINANCIAL REPORT ••iiiliii•lii ii ii iiiilili!liiii•iiii!li iiiiiiiiifiii;iiii!liifiiiffii iililiii EDWARD D. JQNES - Acct. #797-01641-1-2 4 -1 - 9 3 Balance CD Interest 2nd Quarter Interest 6- 3 0- 9 3 Balance (CD) Balance (Money Market) $20,000.00 (CD) 6,316.84 (Money Market Acct.) 340.00 74.99 $20,000.00 6,731.83 Total Balance $26,731 .83 iiiiii;i;•ii iii liiliiiif •iii ii!liii•i!lfi;•iiiiii;iiilifiiiliilff iliiiiti iiii NCNB - Nations Bank - CD #40141 4 -1 - 9 3 Balance $7,931.69 2nd Quarter Interest 68.45 6- 3 0- 9 3 Balance $8,000.14 •lilt! iliif it i!!!i!!!fil ii!!lifffiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiffiiiiiii ♦;i lii!!!!liii iii ii NCNB - Nations Bank - CD #6190014146 4-1 -93 Balance $26,000.00 2nd Quarter Interest 187.20 Transfer of Interest to NCNB Acct. # 6191004001 <187.20> 6-30-93 Balance $26,000.00 City cdGeorgetown Library Board 2nd Quarter, 1993 Financial Report NCNB - Nations Bank ' Money Market Acct. #62000191004001 4'1-93 Balance $9^652,42 Interest 0mAccount 46.77 Transfer 20d []uRrbe[ Interest from Nations Bank#G19OO1414G 277'42 Restitution/Juvenile 15.16 Refund Excessive Transfer 5.00 Total 344.35 Disbursements Roco|Chubb 663.85 Georgetown Public Library 2741'95 Travel NTours 462.00 American Library Association 327.00 Mary Pat McLaughlin 1,400.00 Excessive Transfer Fee 5.00 Check Order Fee 7.95 Total 5,607J5 7-6-93 Balance $ 4,389.02 °°°°°°°°°°°°°°°*=°°0°°°°°°°°°0°=~°°°°°=°°°~°=°°==°°°=°°°°°°°°°0°°=°°~ Total Funds Available asofJune 30. 1993 Edwards D.Jones (Money Market $26.731-83 NCNBAnct, #40141 (C0) 8.000.14 NCNB Acct. #6190014146 (OD) 26.000.00 TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE ° |no(udmo $5,000GTE Grant MONTHLY REPORT LIBRARY SERVICES DIRECTOR SEPTEMBER 1993 ADMINISTRATION The cataloging staff attended a workshop on cataloging non -print materials sponsored by the Texas State Library and held here. Lee Sparks attended the Southwestern University Care Fair to recruit volunteers for the Library. Jean Marie Mendez, John Duer and Mary Pat McLaughlin attended the CTLS membership meeting in Salado. Lee Sparks, Joy Marion and Mary Pat McLaughlin attended a seminar on the newest release of the Dynix software expected by the end of the year. There will be many changes requiring staff retraining on some functions. The Long Range Planning Committee met to review progress on the Long Range Plan. Joy Marion and Ethel Barnes have been added to the committee. The City Council approved the donation of surplus books to the Salado Public Library. Salado representatives picked up the books the same week and expressed gratitude to the City and Board. COLLECTION The Library has received art book donations through the Art Resources Transfer, Inc., Distribution to Underserved Communities program. Donations include books on contemporary modern artists and art themes. A member of the Williamson County Art Guild and Dean of the Southwestern University Art School helped select the books. lu flm�_40%10 Pre-school story hour and day care school programs resumed. Southwestern University students have provided story hours and one has written a special song for story hour. The children had a visit from a young Nubian goat. The Library Provided bibliographies and book marks for Fiesta San Jose. Rosa Garcia recruited volunteers and her family members to man a Library table and provide activities at the Playscape celebration. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY The Friends of the Library will suspend meetings until after the holiday season. New officers will be elected in the spring. Georgetown Public Library 1 GEORGETOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY STATEMENT OF POLICIES It is the purpose of the Geor92 getown Public Library that the residents of the City of Georgetown have a pleasant community facility in which to read, choose books and other Library materials, request assistance from Library staff, I nd library programs, use the copying machine or use the meeting rooms.. It is intended that all members of the lunity have equal access to these programs. In order for this to be possible, it is important that everyone abide by the Library regulations. This statement of policies is posted for the notification and convenience of Library patrons. All patrons are expected to abide by these standards of behavior. If you cannot abide by these policies, you are requested to leave the Library premises. If you see another patron disobeying these policies, please notify a librarian. THANK YOU FOR COMPLYING WITH THE LIBRARY REGULATIONS. Behavior that is unacceptable in the Library: Mr Abandoning and Leaving Unsupervised Children Texas Penal Code Section 22.041(c) o' Abuse of patrons and staff, including physical, verbal and sexual abuse --Texas Penal Code Section 22.01 Mr Bringing in animals, except those trained to assist persons with disabilities. r2r Child Abuse --Texas Penal Code Section 22.01 Disorderly Conduct --Texas Penal Code 42.01 M' Disruptive Behavior --Any action by an individual or group which willfully and purposefully disrupts other individuals in the Libarary. ME* Eating and Drinking (Except approved meeting room use) ow Intoxication resulting from alcohol or drugs WWI Mistreatment and Vandalism of Library facilities, materials and equipment ow Playing Radios and Televisions Wr Refusal to Leave at Closing zr Smoking, prohibited by Georgetown City Code Section.8.32.020 Voyeurism and Peeping .._ Any behavior that is unlawful or infringes on the rights of others. ow Violation of these regulations will subject you to removal from the Library and a charge of Criminal trespass. Texas Penal Code Section 30.05 DEAR PARENT OR GUARDIAN When you sign your child's application for a library card, you are opening a door to a lifetime of learning and reading enjoyment for him or her. The Library provides a wide variety of materials designed for various ages and reading levels and on many topics to suit the diverse needs of our users. The staff will be happy to help you select materials that you consider appropriate. You are encouraged to look over your child's selections to ensure that the reading level and subject matter are appropriate for your child. The staff does not screen materials selected by children or limit them to checking out materials from the children's room. Also, some children's materials are intended for use by parents and children together. By signing the application, you assume financial responsibility for any fines or charges for lost or damaged materials incurred on that card. Notices are mailed to your child in care of you. We welcome you and your child to the Georgetown -Public. Library. Please ask the staff for any help you might need. DID YOU FIND WHAT YOU WANTED ? Y not, please take a moment to tell us what you needed. A particular book? Title? Books by a certain author? Who? Books on a subject? What? Other We will be happy to order books on loan from another, library for you. Please ask at the Circulation Desk. May we call you if we need more information? Name Phone--_ GEORGETOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY CIRCULATION STATISTICS Aug 93 Sep 93 Year to Date PATRON VISITS Current Month 5797 5452 71895 1991-1992 4542 4727 64212 1990-1991 5089 4978 67562 1989-1990 5465 4479 58857 CIRCULATION Current Month 15212 13284 159648 1991-1992 12435 11738 152873 1990-1991 12205 11539 143124 1989-1990 11720 9362 127921 CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS Attendance 43 318 5893 Programs 0 1 31 Story Hour 2 13 110 Tours 0 0 17 Movies 0 0 23 OTHER SERVICES ILL ordered 74 54 536 ILL filled 60 53 458 Literacy sessions 22 22 301 VOLUNTEER HOURS Adult 75.75 99 716 Teen 22 14 145 Community Service 30.25 33.5 530 Total Volunteer Hou 128 132.5 1377 REGISTRATIONS City residents 110 94 1334 Non-residents 32 56 357 Reciprocal 4 2 40 Total new 146 152 1731 Renewals 44 44 474 CASH RECEIPTS Fines, Room Rentals $895.02 $753.25 $9,657.13 Non -Resident fees $1,100.00 $1,435.00 $13,270.85 Donations $155.60 $58.59 $5,043.42 COLLECTION Books Purchased 203 267 2705 Donated 249 169 1430 Total added 452 436 4135 Books on Cassette Purchased 5 0 49 Donated 8 0 117 Total added 13 0 166 CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS Community Services Division Georgetown Public Library Service Rating Listed below are the services provided by the Georgetown Public Library with an evaluation of current levels of service. Existing Service Below Par Adequate Excellent PROVIDE MATERIALS: Fiction .................................. X Non -Fiction ................................ X Best sellers ............................... X Large print ............................... X Reference ................................ X Children's ................................. X New Reader (Literacy) ........................ X Magazines ............................... X Newspapers ............................... X Books on cassette ........................... X Spanish Language ............................ X Telephone Directories ........................ X Vertical File .............................. X Local History & Cemetery Inventory ............... X PROGRAMS Children's: Story Hour (public and day care) ................. X Summer Reading ........................... X Teen volunteers in summer ..................... X Tours.................................. X School visits ............................... X Homework Help (trial session only) ................ X Adult: Volunteer opportunities ....................... X Community service volunteering .................. X Existiniz Service Below Par Adequate Excellent SERVICES I & 2 week check out with phone renewal ................... I ......... Answer Reference questions or assist in reference search (increased number of requests means less time for each) ............................. Readers Advisor to help select reading materials (increased number of requests means less time for each) .......... Children Reference and Readers Advisor Services . . . . . . . Displays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bibliographies on special topics (some also produced for community activities) ......... Reciprocal borrowing with Round Rock .............................. Interlibrary Loan ........................... Ordering films for teachers ..................... Large print circuit or three senior centers (10-15 books per month each facility) ................... Monthly new book lists ....................... Newspaper column of new books ................. Free cards to Literacy students ................... Proctor correspondence school exams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Provide support and space for related organizations or activities: Williamson County Art Guild Exhibits .............. Friends of the Library Programs .................. Gentle Art of Reading Aloud .................... Writers League ............................ Poling place for City elections .................... Literacy tutor location ........................ Magazine exchange table ...................... Book sale table . . . . . Community information bulletin board .............. IRS forms (provide service at a cost to regular service) .... Tax volunteers from VITA & AARP ............... FACILITIES TDD for phone service ....................... Meeting Room with TV, VCR, overhead projector, film screen (includes after hours use) ................. Board Room .............................. Computerized catalog (10% of items still not entered) Computerized catalog of several regional libraries (Austin, Round Rock, Waco and others) ............ Copy machine ............................. Pay phone ................................ X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X KI X X Ki X X N. M N. 91 Printed February 8, 1993 REPORT ON RECIPROCAL BORROWING AGREEMENT GEOR"GETOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY AND ROUND ROCK PUBLIC LIBRARY FY 1992/93 The star recommends continuation of the reciprocal borrowing agreemen-.. Cir,,-:ulation for 1992/93 will probably double that for 1991/92 for both Libraries. Staff has reported that procedures are running smoothly. This year we will require patrons pick-up renewal slip from their homc­ library to insure continued eligibility. Pati-ans have made positive comments about the policy. Round Rock Director Dale Ricklifs reports no problems and that Rouni Rock plans to continue. Att.,,_,,(_-hed are sheets representing monthly totals of borrowers and circulation. W Round Rock -Georgetown Reciprocal Borrowing Statistics, FY • Month RR use by GT patrons GT use by RR patrons No. users at GT by RR patrons No. users at RR by GT patrons Notes Total Monthly Total Month Total Month's new adds Total Month's new adds October 1140 123 2122 131 80 4 64 0 November 1217 77 2240 118 85 5 66 2 December 1295 78 2380 140 90 5 73 7 January 1367 73 2515 135 93 3 76 1 February 1445 78 2595 80 93 0 78 2 ­nh - 1564 119 2733 138 97 4 82 4 i April April 1596 32 2800 167 101 4 86 4 May May a y 1742 146 3029 129 100 —1 90 4 Junen June e 1844 102 3207 178 105 5 91 1 July 1897 53 3544 337 109 4 93 2 1979 82 3924 380 113 4 97 4 September To!als NOTES: Georgetown Public Library P.O. Box 428 Georgetown, Texas 78626 August 1993 CITY GIFT FUND Weldon Hudson Ambrose Easterly in memory of Frank Blackburn, ($20,00) !John Henry Faulk'' $1V95 Timothy tVia.y S n Hollister in memory of Heather Banks. ($25.00) "Dinosaur Fright'' KV95 "The Bear under the Stairs'' $12.95 N,a ..a a Firm o Lloyd, Go `+ s e;. n k , Fowler, B # �"v i n s & Matthews, in memory of Heather Banks. ($200,00) "The Cow Buzzed'' $14.89 "Dinosaurs at the Supermarket'' $1395 "Dinosaur Chase'' $15.00 "Dinosaur Dreams'' 95 "DinosaurDress Up''"Dinosaur wa. Garden'' $12.95 "The finest Borse in Town'' "The Guy who was 5 minutes late'' $13.89 "The Growing Story'' $11.95 FE I love you as much'' $1K95 "James in the House of Aunt Prudence'' $ K 99 "The Joke's on George'' $13.03 "Nana's Birthday Party'' $1495 "Now everybody really hates me'' $14,0,(:� "Poinsettia and the Firefighter'' $15.89 SSR up in School'' $1209 " yper of t h 5.:: Cat'' S 4 b 4 ' Simon the Mystery $ 1 V3 y y �� 7 %'"'^u e�4 loaves t„°>,. a... ofBread'' d'' "Seven $13 , of 5 "Spider on the Floor'' $13.95 "There's only one Harris'' $13.95 "Way out west lives <°a Coyote named Frank'' 1 3 9 Hartley fpingt ,t,, in memory of Heather Banks, t "The seven & one half labors of Hercules'' 00,95 "The fireplug is first base'' L3 1, "0 spells N5!'' 11 aq. t...f a w✓:. Billy Ray & Neta Stubblefield in memory of Frank Blackburn.($50,00) "Architecture in Texas 1895 GjFj_FUND EXPENDITUREq September 1993 CITY GIFT FUND Eb & Virginia Girvin in memory of Harry Cooke ($25) "The Ultimate Motorcycle Book'' $2V95 Philip & Barbara Owens in memory of Frank Blackburn ($75) "Lizards and Turtles of South Central Texas" "Multi -cultural Cookbook tor Students'' $2596 "Painting Texas History to 1900'' $2905 MONTHLY REPORT LIBRARY SERVICES DIRECTOR AUGUST 1993 BUILDING The sprinkler system has been repaired_ ADMINISTRATION I attended a CTLS Long Range Planning Committee meeting on August 20, and was elected Vice -Chair of the Committee for 93/94. The Teddy Bear story time grant, a project of the Literacy Council, Head Start and the Library, has been approved for the Fall 1993 session. The Literacy Council has hired a coordinator. Several of the sessions will be held in the Library. Joy Marion will be representing Community Services and the Library on the Long Range/Connectivity committee of the Information Services Committee. PERSONNEL Two new volunteers have signed on at the Library. Maureen Harrill, a recent library school graduate, and Laura Cox, who plans to attend library school in the spring, are both volunteering time and gaining some practical library experience. PROGRAMMING There was no formal programming during August. Pre-school story hour and day care school programs resume September 2. The Library will provide bibliographies and book marks for Fiesta San Jose and will have a table and activities at the Playscape celebration. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY The Friends of the Library nominating committee is working during August to provide a slate of officers to be elected in September. The current officers have served for two years and have accomplished a wide variety of activities for the Library. REPORT ON IRS FOR14 DISTRIBUTION GEORGETOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY --AUGUST 1993 At the beginning of the 1993 tax season, the staff discussed and changed methods for handling distribution. Change of location and increased signage re -enforced that staff were not responsible for helping citizens select their tax forms. I requested that Texas Copy provide a second copy machine during tax season. Tax volunteers were unable to assist citizens with forms, but were available on the afternoon of April 15th, which provided relief for the staff. After reviewing the experience this year, the staff would like to continue distribution at the Library. We will continue to look for additional IRS volunteers to handle forms. The staff would like to continue to have the OPTION to cancel the form distribution if it again becomes too cumbersome and no remedy is found. GEORGETOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY CIRCULATION STATISTICS July 93 Aug 93 Year to Date PATRON VISITS Current Month 7517 5797 66443 1991-1992 6120 4542 59485 i990-1991 6828 5089 62584 1989-1990 6843 5465 54378 CIRCULATION Current Month 16684 15212 146364 1991-1992 14441 12435 141135 1990-1991 i6179 12205 131585 1989-1990 14394 11720 118559 CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS Attendance 887 43 5575 Programs 5 0 30 Story Hour 5 2 97 Tours 0 11) 17 Movies 8 0 23 OTHER SERVICES ILL ordered 49 74 482 ILL filled 40 60 405 Literacy sessions 27 22 279 VOLUNTEER HOURS Adult 3725 75.75 617 Teen 39 22 i3l. Community Service 4675 30.2,5 496's Total Volunteer Hou 123 128 1244.5 REGISTRATIONS City residents 113 110 1240 Non-residents 38 32 301 Reciprocal 4 4 38 Total new 155 146 1579 Renewals 47 44 430 CASH RECEIPTS Fines, Room Rentals $781.62 $89502 $8,903,88 Non -Resident fees $1,385.85 $1,100.00 $11,83585 Donations $369.00 $15540 $4,984.83 COLLECTION Books Purchased 131 203 2438 Donated 127 249 1201 Total added 258 452 3699 Books on Cassette Purchased 6 49 Donated 8 8 li'', Total added 14 0',' 166 GEORGETOWN AREA LIBRARY BOARD 501(c)(3) September 14, 1993 following Advisory Board Meeting Library Board Room Present: Morton King, Pat Ball, Jean Mendez, Tomi Spence, Bob Horick, Mary Beth Huba, Tresa Long, Martin Beeman, Mary Pat McLaughlin Absent: Rhonda McCollough The meeting was called to order at 2:15 p.m. 1. Robert Horick made a motion to approve the minutes of the July meeting as distributed. There was not a quorum present for the August meeting, so no minutes were kept. Pat Ball seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. 2. Jean Mendez moved to accept the Treasurer's Report with one correction. The words "for travel to ALA" will be added next to Mary Pat McLaughlin's name under the Disbursements column. Bob Horick seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. 3. In response to Mark Herrick's request from the Georgetown Parent Education Project for funds to establish a collection of books and materials on parent education, Jean Mendez moved to approve up to 1350 to be spent on parenting materials. The motion was seconded by Morton King and passed unanimously. 4. Bob Horick moved to approve the purchase of the books listed on the Gift Fund Expenditures sheet. Martin Beeman seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Morton King moved to approve making a request printer. Jean Mendez will investigate this for us, Mary Pat and Mary Beth in making the request. The to Tresa Long and passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 2:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Tomi Spence Secretary to IBM for a laser and will assist motion was seconded 501 (. ) i „° ,. TCTT "The Grolier Library o f North Biographies" American .$ �,2 � 1't a Y�.� 0 .,y.. � S t. ., „�4 r. c �., a ss 46 tM g 0 0 "Science in our World'' $267.00 TakrR.ng Sides s Reference .Library'' "Taking w:; ` 3 rz 0 0