HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_LAB_06.08.1993GEORGETOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD
June 8, 1993 1: 00 p.m.
Library Board Room
Present: Mary Beth Huba, Martin Beeman, Jean Marie Mendez, Tresa
Long, Tomi Spence, Robert Horick, Morton King, Pat Ball, Mary Pat
McLaughlin
Absent: Rhonda McCollough
Guests: Pat Tuohy of CTLS, Jennifer Patterson of TSL
Called to order at 1:00 p.m.
1. Jean Mendez made a motion that the minutes be approved as
circulated, seconded by Pat Ball, approved unanimously.
2. The subcommittee on Lost Book Payment Options will continue
to investigate options and seek answers to questions regarding this
problem.
3. There was much discussion about who qualifies as a non
resident, and whether the library should require both a permanent of
non -local) and a local address on both temporary and annual cards.
Morton King made a motion to table the issue and ask the staff to
investigate and make specific recommendations for the next meeting.
The motion was seconded by Martin Beeman, and passed with Jean Mendez
dissenting.
4. Robert Horick moved that Mary Pat McLaughlin act on her own
discretion concerning the expenditure of funds, seconded by Morton
King and passed unanimously.
5. Morton King urged the Board members to volunteer at the
library to achieve a better understanding of library needs.
Note: Robert Horick left at 1:20
After much discussion, the Board recommended that the addition
of a Youth Librarian be targeted in the Budget for 1994-95, and that
the rest ❑f the budget proposal for this year remain as is.
6. The Board agreed to let the fund raising policy (as
established in the report from the Ad Hoc Committee on Alternative
Sources of Income, January 12, 1993) stand as is for the present. Sub
committees will be set up at the next regular monthly meeting for
further action.
7. Mary Beth Huba, Tomi Spence and Mary Pat McLaughlin will
present Summer Reading Program T-shirts to the Mayor, Bob Hart and
City Council members at the Council meeting June 7. T-shirts were
provided by the Friends of the Library.
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8. Pat Tuohy of CTLS explained the process that she and Jennifer
Patterson of TSL will use to conduct the program review of the
library. Mary Pat expressed pleasure at the prospect of having this
review done as it will help to improve the efficiency of library
services.
9. The Board will meet with the City Council at 5:30 June 21 in
the library to discuss the library budget. Martin Beeman suggested we
conduct a tour of the library for Council members. Jennifer Patterson
suggested we make a strong presentation of those budget items we
believe to be most important.
Note: Tresa Long left at 2:25.
The Board will meet at 12:00 June 18 to finalize plans for the
meeting with the City Council. Food will be provided.
Morton King moved to adjourn at 2:50 p.m., seconded by Jean
Mendez, approved unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Tomi Spence
Secretary
MONTHLY REPORT
LIBRARY SERVICES DIRECTOR
JUNE 1993
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To counter a mold problem, the reheat function of the HVAC has been
increased, causing the utility bills to more than double.
Additional work has been ordered to reduce the utility load while
still maintaining humidity control.
The Texas State Library will be implementing new procedures for
InterLibrary Loan. They will pay all charges through 1996 for the
Library to be a partial member of OCLC national network. This
should allow us to identify a larger range of books available to
ILL users.
The United Way has approved the fall sessions of Teddy Bear Time,
a joint project between the Literacy Council of Williamson County,
Head Start and the Library. Planning will be begin in July.
The Library Board and the City Council held a joint workshop on
June 21 to discuss the Library.
The Williamson County Juvenile Probation is forwarding restitution
checks for the damage to the security oamera case.
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The staff participated in a communications session of the Program
review conducted by CTLS and the Texas State Library consultants.
Joy Marion, Lee Sparks and I attended the American Library
Association June 25-30. Funds were provided by the Board for this
trip.
PROGRAMMING
The Kick -Off day of Summer Reading drew 500 to 600 children and
parents June 4. A carnival setting allowed children to experience
different types of fun throughout the morning. Each of the
Thursday sessions in June has been well attended. Robin Morrow
presented a special Mystery evening story telling. Nelda Burson
held and American Girls Tea Party which drew many children dressed
as their favorite American Girl character.
The Friends book sale held June 4 and 5 was busy on the 4th,
including summer reading Tee -Shirts.
The Friends and the Library Board presented Summer Reading Tee-
shirts to the City Council and to 5 Summer Reading Volunteer
presenters.
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GEORGETOWN AREA LIBRARY BOARD 501<c>C3>
June 8, 1993 following Advisory Board Meeting
Library Board Room
Present: Mary Beth Huba, Martin Beeman, Jean Marie Mendez, Tomi
Spence, Morton King, Pat Ball, Mary Pat McLaughlin
Absent: Rhonda McCollough, Robert Horick, Tresa Long
The meeting was called to order at 2:50 p.m.
1. Jean Mendez moved that the minutes be approved as circulated,
seconded by Morton King, passed unanimously.
2. As decided in the Advisory Board meeting, the current fund
raising policy will stand, with sub committees to be established at
the next regular monthly meeting.
There were no requests for expenditure of funds this month.
Pat Ball made a motion that the meeting adjourn at 2:55 p.m.,
seconded by Martin Beeman and approved unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Tomi Spence
Secretary