HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_LAB_03.12.2007Minutes of the meeting of the
Library Advisory Board of Georgetown, Texas
March 12, 2007
MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE' Ruth Lawrence, Anja Lippincott, Ruth Ann Mallory, Patti
Jennings Moore, Linda Nix, Marc Parish, Stephanie S. Sorensen
STAFF IN ATTENDANCE Eric Lashley, Billy Cryer
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE Judy Johnston (CTLS Lay Representative)
MINUTES
The meeting was called to order by Chair Linda Nix at 6:30 p.m. Ruth Ann Mallory
moved and Patti Jennings Moore seconded acceptance of the minutes of the February
meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Monthly Statistics: The circulation and library card registration were up compared to last
year. The library is not able to count the visits, as there is no door count system in place
yet.
Tony Sansevero has not fmished the mural art in the children's room.
The Texas History Room is still not finished, but Eric Lashley is hopeful that it will be
done by the end of the week.
The tax help offered four days per week is going well.
The English as Second Language (ESL) is well received. The only issue concerning Eric
Lashley and the staff is related to the unsupervised children from participating students.
Employee Activities: Gretchen Pruett returned as assistant director. Bethni King,
children's librarian, and David Sharp library assistant, joined the staff. There are two
more open positions (public services librarian and reference librarian), which hopefully
will be filled by mid -May or June.
In addition to the evening cleaning crew, daytime custodian Georgina is now working at
the hbrary.
Upcoming events: The annual Children's Tea Party will be held during spring break.
The library will be part of the Georgetown Red Poppy Festival this year.
INTRODUCTION OF LIBRARY STAFF MEMBER - BILLY CRYER
Austinite Billy Cryer came to the library from Georgetown's Municipal Court. His duties
include all basic public services. He is also an important asset as he speaks Spanish.
Asked why he wanted to work at the library, he answered that the library feels like a
haven for him.
ELECTION OF VICE CHAIR AND SECRETARY
Patti Jennings Moore nominated Stephanie S. Sorenson to serve as the new vice -chair.
The vote was unanimous in favor of her election Anja Lippincott volunteered to serve a
second term as secretary of the Board The vote was unanimous in favor of her election.
REPORT ON GEORGETOWN READS!
Around 100 people attended the program with Jack Pardee. A smaller group of interested
people attended the third event, a panel discussion about the importance of football in a
community, with Coach Blue, City Manager Paul Brandenburg and Southwestern
professor Dr. Dan Hilliard
Eric Lashley asked Board members to join the Georgetown Reads! committee. Patti
Jennings Moore and Stephanie S. Sorensen showed interest. Judy Johnston suggested
asking bookstore owners to serve on the committee.
REPORT ON CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Linda Walke reported to Eric Lashley that the Capital Campaign has received $220 000
m cash. There have been two major donations during the last couple of weeks — a check
for $5,000 from Georgetown Healthcare Auxiliary and a check for $10,000 for the
fountain. Rich Vosberg's term as president of the Library Foundation ended, it is
expected that Larry Franks will be the new president.
Linda Nix adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Anja Lippincott, Secretary
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Linda Nix, Chair