HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_LAB_07.14.1997Georgetown Public Library Advisory Board
Library Board'! Room
July 14, 1997
Present: Sheila Henderson, Amy Anderson, Sharon Sanders, Michelle Crider, Greg
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Gibbons, and Nell Dickson.
Absent: Nelda Burson, Sally Riddle, Daniel Castro, Martin Beeman, and Lay
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Representative Rebecca Pfiester.
Amy Anderson called the meeting to order. The minutes of the June 9, 1997 meeting
were presented.
Sheila was able to schedule some time in the August 12th City Council meeting for the
library board t 1 0 report on the Long Range Plan and thank- the City Council for the
opportunity of the library retreat. Comments to report to the City Council should include
how library plans fit into the Georgetown's plans and the council's mission. A work
session is scheduled for July 20 at 4:00 pm.
During the Library Director's report, Sheila reviewed the budget process. Remaining
items are as follows: 3 library assistants, technical services catalogue person, temporary
staff with security system, furniture for various areas, travel money, reference CD ROM,
and computers, gencology, shelving, security system, self -check, public address system.
The city is dedicated to continuing its 25% increase in the base budget for the remainder of
the four year period.
Old business: j There haVe not yet been any positive replies of speakers for the Library
Gala. Sun City ballroom is confirmed for October 25, 1997. A work session for the Gala
will be held at a later date. Discussion should include an auction, a friends table, and
block ticket sales 'ales to businesses.
New business: A head count was taken to see who was coming to the July 20 work
session.
Nell moved to adjourn the meeting, Sharon seconded, the motion passed.
Respectfully 'submitted by Michelle Crider for Sally Riddle.
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Georgetown Public Library
808 Martin Luther King Blvd.
Georgetown, Texas 78626
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Long Range Plan
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2000
Goal 1. increase access to the information and collections of the
Library for all citizens of Georgetown
Objective 1) Extend i Library hours to meet customer expectations.
Action 1) Proposed 97-98 Budget
Action 2) Under investigation
Objective 2) Increase outreach efforts to citizens with limited mobility and access to
transportation.
Action 1) Ongoing
Action 2) Proposed 97-98 Budget
Action 3) Ongoing
Action 4) Ongoing
Objective 3) Provide signs and directional aids for all public service areas.
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Action 1) Proposed 97-98 Budget
Action 2) Proposed 97-98 Budget
Action 3) Ongoing
Action 4) Under Investigation
Action 5) Future Project
Objective 4) Replace book security system.
Action 1) 96-97 Budget
Action 2) Proposed 97-98 Budget
Action 3) Proposed 97-98 Budget
Objective 5) initiate an aggressive delinquent materials collection program.
Action 1) Began 96-97
Action 2) 96-97 Budget
Objective 6) P I reserve and extend the useful life of the collection by 50%.
Action 1) Ongoing
Action 2) 96/97-01, 97/98-01 Budget
Action 3) Proposed 97-98 Budget
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Objective 7) Increase access to electronic resources of the Library.
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Action 1) 96/97-02
Action 2) 96-97 Ongoing
Action 3) Proposed 97-98 Budget
Action 4) Future Project
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Objective 8) Provide reference service during all public hours.
Action 1) 96-97 Ongoing
Action 2) 96-97 Ongoing
Objective 9) Provide children's librarian in the children s area during all open hours.
Action 1) 96-97
Action 2) Ongoing
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Objective 10) Provide adequate and safe Library facilities for Georgetown residents.
Action 1)
96-97
Action 2)
Under Investigation
Action 3)
Ongoing
Action 4)
Proposed 97-98 Budget
Action S)
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Proposed 97-98 Budget
Goal 2. Develop a popular materials collections that satisfies customer
demand.
Objective 1) Decrease patron wait time for materials by 50%.
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Action 1) 96-97 Ongoing
Action 2) 96-97
Action 3) Proposed 97-98 Budget
Action 4) Proposed 97-98 Budget
Objective 2) Increase collection development budget until it reaches the national per capita
mean expenditures for libraries in a similar population category.
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Action 1) 96-97 Ongoing
Action 2) 96-97
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Objective 3) Increase the percent of multimedia materials until they comprise between 2% and
8% of the entire circulating collection
Action 1)
Ongoing
Action 2)
Ongoing
Action 3)
Ongoing
Action 4)
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Proposed 97-98 Budget
Goal 3. Provide high quality Library services that meet the lifelong learning
needs of Georgetown's citizens.
Objective I) Develop an aggressive publicity program designed to increase the frequency with
which Georgetown citizens hear about the Library.
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Action 1) 96-97
Action 2j 96-97 Ongoing
Action 3), 96-97 Ongoing
Objective 2) Provide access to the Library's catalog the Internet, and other appropriate on-line
electronic resources.
Action 1)'
96-97 Ongoing
Action 2)'
Ongoing
Action 3)
96-97
Action 4)'
Future Project
Action 5)
96-97 Ongoing
Action 6)
Future Project
Action 7)1
Proposed 97-98 Budget
Objective 3) Develop a reference collection and increase the number of titles that support
in4ependent learners. (.5 FTE)
Action 1)
Ongoing
Action 2)1
Ongoing
Action 3) 1
Ongoing
Action 4)!
Ongoing
Action 5) i
Action 6)1
Ongoing
Ongoing
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Objective 4) Develop programming to meet the needs and interests of adults. (1 FTE)
UAction 1 Future Project
Action 2) Future Project
Action 3) Future Project
Action 4) Future Project
Objective 5) Increase by 20% the number of programs for preschool children and their care
givers. (5 FTE)
Action 1)
Ongoing
Action 2)
Ongoing
Action 3)
In Progress
Action 4)
Ongoing
Action 5)
Ongoing
Action 6)
In Progress
Goal 4. Develop a working environment that fosters continuous
improvement, teamwork, and creativity.
Objective 1) Meet customer expectations for Library services by providing Library staff
adequate to meet those demands.
Action 1)
Ongoing
Action 2) I
95/96, 96/97, Ongoing
Objective 2) Develop
appropriate in-service training program for all staff.
Action 1)1
Ongoing
Action 2)
Ongoing
Action 3)�,
Ongoing
Objective 3) Support staff attendance at all conferences, seminars, and continuing education
events
Action 1)' Ongoing
Action 2)i Ongoing
Action 3)� Ongoing
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Objective 4) Provide task specific equipment, tools, and work areas for each staff member.
Action 1) Ongoing
Action 2) In Progress
Action 3) Future Project
Action 4) Ongoing
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Objective 5) Develop an effective volunteer program. (I FTE)
Action 1) Future Project
Action 2) Ongoing
Action 3) Ongoing
Action 4) Ongoing
Goal 5. Create a strong and financially secure Library system for
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George I town.
Objective 1) Transform the existing 5010 (3) Library Board into a Library Foundation.
Action 1) 96-97 In Progress
Action 2) 96-97 In Progress
Action 3) 96-97 In Progress
Action 4) 96-97 In Progress
Objective 2) Support the Foundation, the Library Advisory Board, and the Friends of the
L I i i brary in fundraising efforts.
Action 1) 96-97 In Progress
Action 2) In Progress
Objective 3) Initiate new partnerships with nonprofit agencies, corporate entities, governmental
agencies, schools, community organizations, and citizens.
Action 1) Ongoing
Action 2) 96-97
Action 3) Ongoing
Objective 4) Seek and/or expand funding base for support of Library services.
Action 1) Under Investigation
Action 2) Under Investigation
Action 3) Under Investigation
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MONTHLY REPORT
GEORGETOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
June, 1997
Highlights
The Summer Reading Program jump started the month of June with costumed library
patrons, big and small, parading around the Courthouse Square. This event received
great press coverage as has other library events during the past year. Patron response to
library information published in the Williamson County Sun has been exceptionally
favorable.
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Staff members spent a wonderful day on Sunday, June 8, with host, Ralph Love. Ralph
treated library staff and division director, Elizabeth Gray, to wonderful food and
entertainment.
The remainder of June was spent working on the FY' 98 budget package and working
fast and furiously to keep up with the demands of the little patrons involved in the
Summer Reading Program.
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STAFF - Out and About!
Sheila Henderson was appointed to the Texas Library Association's Intellectual
Freedom Committee on June 1. It is a 3 year appointment.
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Eric Lashley and Sheila Henderson provided library orientation for new council
member Charles Barton, on June 3.
Elizabeth Gray, Tricia William and Sheila Henderson were among many City staff
who received certificates at a luncheon held in recognition of their completion of the
Leadership Development Training, on June 10.
June 11, Sheila Henderson participated in a Developmental Assets workshop presented
by Search Institute and sponsored by the Georgetown Project.
Sheila Henderson attended a CTLS Continuing Education Committee meeting at the
Temple Public Library on June 15.
OLibrary Staff attended the City's Values Picnic on Friday, June 27.
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. Cristy McNicholas, Lee Sparks and Sheila Henderson attended a budget session with
Parks and Recreational Division staff on June 30.
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ADMINISTRATION
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Daniel Roblez has joined us for the Summer and he is one of many involved in a 6-week
Summer+Youth Program work project. He has attended Tippet Middle School, and will
be a Freshman in the Fall.
PROGRAMMING
The Summer Reading Program got ofl'to a great start with a parade and Mime show at
the Palace Theater. During June the children have decorated cookies for their fathers,
painted signs, and worked with clay. They have also enjoyed a marrionette show and
practiced creative writing. On Thursday's they have story time and a craft project, and
on Monday's the children can enjoy videos in Spanish.
VOLUNTEERS
rMs Rosa has some very helpful volunteers who have donated their time this summer to
help out with the Summer Reading Program. On Tuesday's, Wednesday's and
Thursday's they are here helping the children make that special project. For the month of
June the youth have logged in over 160 hours of volunteer time. Special thanks to Alison
Bumop, Kyle Radford, Audrey and Rachel Davis, Eden Hafernik, Becca Brown and
Becky Gibbons.
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FRIEND'S OF THE LIBRARY
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Friend's member Rebecca Fritzson helped Ms Rosa by designing the Summer Reading
Program ;flyer. She worked closely with Ms Rosa to get all the scheduling and details
worked out. The Friend's also donated some of their book sale proceeds to sponsor the
Mime show at the Palace Theater.
F , UT UPX, PLANS!!
Library will begin operating under the division of Parks and Recreation. The Division is
charged with coming up with an appropriate name by July 23.
Sheila Henderson will attend the Texas Library Association's Annual Assembly in
Austin, July 20 - 23.
Library Staff will attend Austin Public Library/CTLS Staff Dev. Day in August..
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Patron Visits
Current Year
1995-1996
1994-1995
1993-1994
1992-1993
Circulation
Current Year
1995-1996
1994-1995
1993-1994
1992-1993
Children's Programs
Attendance
Programs
Story Hour
Tours
Movies
Crafts
Other
Other Services
ILL ordered
ILL filled
ILL Periodicals
Literacy Sessions
Large Print Circ
Volunteer Hours
Adult
Teen
Community Service
Total Volunteer Hours
Registrations
City Residents - new
City Residents - Renew
Non -Residents - new
Non -Residents - Renew
Reciprocal
Total
Cash Receipts
Fines, Room Rentals
Non -Residence Fees
Donations
Georgetown Public Library Statistics
Comparative
Fiscal Year Statistics
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1996
1997
October
November December
January
February
March
April
11,504
10,727
9,247
11,991
11,623
14,595
15,810
7,672
9,312
6,803
10,980
10,792
9,480
14,538
11,260
5,356
8,920
9,211
7,834
6,621
9,424
8,381
13,387
10,300
8,208
10,669
8,793
9,603
5,204
I,
5,354
4,094
5,313
5,840
6,455
6,822
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3,865
13,161
12.560
15,885
16,909
18,345
17,847
15,315
14,389
11,133
14,725
13,120
14,447
13,866
115, 305
14,766
12,038
15,024
14,645
16,029
14,241
14,205
13,607
11,253
14,074
14,796
16,178
14,903
12,437
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11,562
10,399
11,824
12,234
14,436
12,850
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FY,96-97
Statistics
491
494
427
286
520
1,070
376
2
3
2
1
2
3
j 13
4
8
8
10
12
10
1
1
1
1
2
4
1
2
May
June
Year to Date
15,730
17,672
118,899
11,463
14,241
125,397
9,746
10,103
113,240
7,400
10,622
104,437
5,398
8,649
66,443
17,206
23,132
148,910
13,491
18,076
174,409
15,965
19,532
187,548
14,220
19,806
182,578
11,486
17,240
159,648
751
1
16
6
3
5,662
7
8
4
10,077
21
89
16
5
0
5
26
25
34
28
38
32
37
21
47
37
42
30
36
31
39
34
50
49
349
287
0
46
44
45
46
0
181
131.75
85.00
93.00
84.50
112.25
100.00
72.50
74.50
48,00
801.50
59.50
49.50
36.00
30.50
65.00
68.00
76.75
32.00
173.50
590.75
68.50
46.00
18.75
28.25
22.25
3.00
11.00
22.50
3.00
223.25
2i 59.75
180.50
147.75
143.25
199.50
171.00
160.25
129.00
224.50
1,615.50
155
97
85
159
150
161
143
166
116
1,232
40
34
12
37
26
36
38
30
35
0
28
50
55
33
53
70
51
67
63
84
534
253
186
130
249
246
248
248
259
235
2,054
814.83
1,140.18
1,028.78
1,268.82
1,395.06
1,175.00
1,344.61
972.65
1,351,76
10,491.69
1,515.00
1,375,00
755.00
1,500.00
1,595.00
1,495.00
1,660.00
1,655.00
1,960.00
13,510.00
453,00
286.16
324.89
404.17
1,321.59
475.86
384.92
10,912.18
378.03
14,940.80
Georgetown Public Library 501 (c)(3)
Library Board Room
July 14, 1997
Present: Sheila Henderson, Amy Anderson, Sharon Sanders, Michelle Crider, Greg
Gibbons, and Nell Dickson.
Absent: Nelda Burson, Sally Riddle, Daniel Castro, Martin Beeman, and Lay
Representative Rebecca Pfiester.
Amy Anderson called the meeting to order. The minutes of the June 9, 1997 meeting
were presented. Nell made a motion that the minutes be approved as written, Greg
seconded the motion.
Greg presented a treasurer's report. A CD matures on 7/19/97. Michelle made a motion
to that the money in the CD be put into a money market account. Greg seconded the
motion.
Sheila had compiled a list of people who were board members at the time of the building
of the current facilities. It was noted that a complete list of former board members and
library staff should be compiled. This may require assistance from Nelda and Dixie.
Trisha, an employee of the city has volunteered to help with the Library Gala planning.
Michelle moved that Sharon be given access to $4000 to further the Library Gala
arrangements as needed. Greg seconded the motion.
Other old business:
The first 51000 from the United Way grant was used to purchase large -print books for the
homebound. Applications went out with Meals On Wheels workers. Completed
applications will be returned to the library through Meals On Wheels. Response has been
positive.
New business:
Greg recommended that members read "Boards That Make a Difference" by John Carver.
The meeting was adjourned by a motion from Nell and second from Michelle.
RespectfullS, submitted by Michelle Crider for Sally Riddle.
Georgetown Public Library
Library Board 501 (e) (3) Budget
Revenues
FBoard
Budget
96 97
$0
Actual
96 97
$0
+ / -
$0
Proposed
97 98 J
$0
Private
$0
$0
$0
$50,000
United Wa
$0
$2,000
$2,000
$3,000
Interest / Fees
$0
[$300.00}
[$300.00]
Total Revenues
(l - estlmati
$0
$2,300.00
Expenses
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Folleetion Develo ment
Budget '
96 97
$0
Actual ,
96 97
$0
+ / -
Proposed
97 98
-Business Reference
$0
$2,000
-New Reference Mies
$0
$1,500
E ui meet/Furniture
$0
$5.800
($5,800)
-Texana
$p
$3,225
-Color Printer
$0
$450
-Microfilm Read/Printer
$0
$10,000
-Paper Shredder
$0
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$1,500
Software
$Q
$1,500
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I3uildui T
$0
$8,300
_($1,500)
($8,300)
avel &" Training'
$0
$0
-Board/Staff Retreat
Promotions _ mr
$Q
$0
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$0
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$1,000
$5.000
_Total Ex nditures
$015.600�
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$24,675
GIFT FUND EXPENDITURES
APRIL - JULY 1997
Ms. Karen Davis (March) $35.00
In memory of Esta Penkert
Ms. Catherine Kenney (April) $30.00
In memory of Patricia Godwin
Mr. Ed Fairburn (June) $20.00
Not specified
Mr. Ken Anderson (July) $250.00
In memory of Jim Boutwell
Mr. Michael DiMambro (July)
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