HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_LAB_04.14.1992GEORGETOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
April 14, 1992 12:00 noon
Library Board Room
Present: Judi Shanklin, Tomi Spence, Tresa Long, Jean Marie
Mendez, Mary Beth Huba (presiding), Morton King, John Duer, Pat Ball,
Mary Pat McLaughlin, Robert Horick (arrived at 12:20).
Called to order at 12:00.
1. Morton King moved and John Duer seconded approval of the
minutes. The motion passed unanimously.
2. John Duer volunteered to chair a committee for the purpose
of correcting and updating the by-laws of the Board. Morton King and
Pat Ball will serve on the committee.
3. Jean Marie Mendez reported that the Long Range Planning
committee did not meet in March. It will meet Friday, April 24 at
12:30 in the library to hear a speaker from the Texas State Library on
long range planning.
4. Mary Pat McLaughlin distributed to the Board the latest
draft from the Texas Library Association of Guidelines for Texas
Public Libraries.
Mary Pat reported that a patron had complained about the
book "Children and the Aids Virus". After a period of discussion
(during which Robert Horick arrived) and an examination of the book,
Jean Marie Mendez made a motion to allow the book to remain in its
current location in the children's room of the library. The motion
was seconded by Judi Shanklin, and passed unanimously.
Mary Pat said that the library staff is making up a 'Request
for Reconsideration' form for the use of patrons who have a complaint
about a book.
The Board discussed the complaint of a patron who felt he
had been given unequal attention by a staff member due to his race.
The gentleman will be approached again to discuss his complaint.
The meeting adjourned at 12:35.
Respectfully submitted,
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Tomi Spence
Secretary
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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 needs of our users. The staff will be
happy to help you select materials with the content you judge
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.
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CIRCULATION STATISTICS
Jan 92 Feb 92 Year to Date
PATRON VISITS
Current month
5615
6510
25437
1990-1991
5603
5434
25829
1989-1990
4652
5025
19149
1988-1989
4132
4026
18979
CIRCULATION
Current Month
12940
12315
58()31
1990-1991
12376
11232
52838
1989-1990
11020
10142
46379
1988-1989
9545
8459
40013
CHILDREN"S PROGRAMS
Attendance
493
511
2782
Programs
0
2
14
Story Hour
19
16
913
Tours
1
1
9
MOVi es
2
4
13
OTHER SERVICES
ILL ordered
53
59
I95
ILL filled
31
56
189
Literacy sessions
25
35
142
VOLUNTEER HOURS
Adult
19.25
13
86.75
Teen
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0
0
Community Service
22.25
9,25
240.25
Total Volunteer HOu
41.5
22.25
327
REGISTRATIONS
City residents
170
124
535
Non-residents
36
44
170
Reciprocal
3
1
7
Total new
209
169
712
Renewals
44
23
158
CASH RECEIPTS
Fines, Room Rentals
$934.43
$648.31
$3,375.00
Non -Resident fees
$8S0'00
$910.00
$4,010.00
Donations
$404.77
$648.31
$14,109.96
COLLECTION
Books
Purchased
223
85
1349
Donated
4
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Total added
227
1398
Books on Cassette
Purchased
1
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4
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5
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APRIL •
The Parks Department planted 7 new tree around the Library, paid
for with grant funds.
PERSONNEL
I attended Texas Library Association Annual Conference for three
days. Joy, Brenda, Pat and Dawn attended for one day. An
exhibit hall with 200 book vendors is an exciting event.
I attended a CTLS Long Range Planning Committee meeting on the
23rd.
Ethel, Ester and I are taking Spanish classes sponsored by the
City.
The HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE programs are complete for this year.
Attendance was small, but response was positive. The EBONY
members have committed for next year. The program should draw
more students with more time for publicity.
Linda Handley presented a Stay Safe Kids Play it Smart puppet
show on safety to 86 children.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
The Friends are collection books for their Used Book Sale to be
held the first weekend in June. Money raised will be used for
Library projects.
The EDWARD AND JENNIE ROYCE I LOVE TO READ AWARD competition drew
50 entries from 7th and 8th graders on the topic "The Book I Wish
My Friends Would Read, And Why." The winners will be announced
in May.