HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_LAB_09.11.2006Minutes of the meeting of the
Library Advisory Board of Georgetown, Texas
September 11, 2006
MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Judy Johnston, Ruth Lawrence, Ruth Anne Mallory,
Linda Nix, Marc Parish, Stephanie Sorensen, Patti Jennings Moore
MEMBERS EXCUSED ABSENT: Anja Lippincott, Sissy Lego -Pederson
STAFF IN ATTENDANCE* Eric Lashley
OTHERS ABSENT: Judy Parks (CTLS Lay Representative)
MINUTES
The meeting was called to order by Chair Judy Johnston at 6:37. Minutes were
approved unanimously after three corrections were made. (Respelling of Ruth Ann to
Ruth Anne; Judy Parks was absent at last meeting; corrected statement ' We seem to have
more material on Williamson County than the Round Rock library." by Ruth Lawrence.)
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Circulation was slightly down for July because of inventory. Inventory was a
great success. Very little was found missing and we were able to rearrange the adult
collection in four days. Thanks to all the volunteer help, volunteer hours were high for
the month of August. Science fiction section still needs to be done. There have been
compliments rather than complaints. People are reading more of an author s works and
are pleased with the new arrangement.
There are lots of personnel changes. Andrei Cazacu has been hired to replace
Ethel Barnes in the public services position. Kate Di Pronio has resigned to accept a
position as libranan in Round Rock ISD. Kyla Kothman has been hired as a reference
intern, through a grant from the Fnends of the Library. Robert Barber will be out for
twelve weeks for hip surgery. On call temps will be hired to help fill the void.
Eric explained a new free program called Library Elf which notifies library users
by email whentheir books are about due or when materials they have on hold are
available.
A draft of the new library meeting room facilities, its fees, policies and rules was
passed out for the board's review. Eric briefly went over the draft and it will be
discussed in detail at our next meeting.
INTRODUCTION OF LIBRARY STAFF MEMBER -- TRAVIS COOK
Travis is a library assistant whose duties include repairing damaged books, setting
up displays, creating art work, helping with the summer reading programs, and whatever
else needs to be done. He has been working at the library for a year and particularly
enjoys helping patrons. He has given his notice of resigning in December to attend
graduate school to work on a graduate degree in Art.
APPROVAL OF LONG RANGE/STRATEGIC PLAN
After minor clarifications of abbreviations (FTE, FY) , Ruth Anne Mallory
moved we accept the plan , P J Moore seconded the motion and the motion was
unanimously accepted. Eric will represent it to the Council on Sept 26.
STATUS OF CONSTRUCTION OF NEW LIBRARY
Eric reported that the construction is going well. The exterior stone and brick
work are almost done, as well as the roof. Windows have been installed. HVAC duct
work is installed. Drywall has been started. They are looking at a completiondate of
December 2006 Eric will meet with the Council on September 26 for approval to order
furniture and begin ordering on October 1, the beginning of the fiscal year. January 20,
2007, is the proposed grand opening date for the new library.
REPORT ON CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
$98,952.00 in cash; $271,172.55 in pledges; and $7,475.00 in High 5
FRIENDS OF THE Ll }3RARY
Friends of the Library will be holding their Annual Meeting on September 28 at
6pm at the Parks and Recreation Admin Office on North College.
Motion to adjourn by Ruth Lawrence and seconded by Ruth Anne Mallory. Motion
carried.
Respectfully, submitted,
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Linda Nix, Acting Secretary
Judy Johnston, Chair