HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_LAB_05.14.2007Minutes of the Meeting of the
Library Advisory Board
of Georgetown, Texas
May 14, 2007
MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Allison Dolan -Hanna, Ruth Anne Mallory, P.J. Moore, Linda
Nix, Stephanie S. Sorensen
ABSENT: Ruth Lawrence (excused)
Marc Parrish (excused)
STAFF IN ATTENDANCE* Eric Lashley
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE* Judy Johnston (CTLS Lay Representative)
MINUTES*
The meeting was called to order by Chair Linda Nix at 6:30 p m Stephanie Sorensen moved
and P.J. Moore seconded acceptance of the minutes of the April meeting. The motion passed
unanimously.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Monthly Statistics: Statistics were up. The door counters for the official patron count were
installed April 20, 2007 but it was discovered that they were positioned at too high a level to
count children. Since children make up a large number of library visitors, the counters will be
lowered as soon as possible. The patron counters are on the door of the coffee shop as well.
Card registration is going up and will climb during the Summer Reading Program.
The large, new recycle bin that is in the parking lot is getting a lot of use. It is a general
collection point for white paper recycling and solves the library's problem of storing the used
paper until it could be taken to a recycle bin. There is some possibility that Texas Disposal
Systems is going to use the library as a test site to pick up plastic and glass. As of now that is
not done at commercial locations. The Red Poppy Coffee Shop would be able to recycle the
glass and plastic used there and the library's use of that service might inspire other businesses
to do the same.
The Friends' Second Hand Prose bookshop has expanded. The Hill Country Lecture Series,
which recently featured Austin author Karen McInerney, was an enormous success attended
by 180 guests. She was a humorous, interesting speaker and the scones, brownies and
blueberry coffee cake recipes from her book translated deliciously into the real thing.
Employee Activities: The library will be hiring two new positions soon. Positions for a
Reference Librarian and a Public Services Librarian are to be filled.
Upcoming Events: Kris Liem will speak at the library about her career as a film editor
Wednesday, May 16, at 6:30 p.m She is a three -time Emmy Award winner and has done much
documentary film -making for PBS, the three major networks, HBO, A&E and the History
Channel.
On. Thursday, May 17, 2007, the Williamson County Art Guild will open a show at the library.
The Guild donated a portion of the cost of the art hanging system that is in use in the library.
The Summer Reading Program begins June 1, 2007. Sara Hickman will be performing at the
kick-off. The Rotary Club of Georgetown is giving the Library $5,000 for the program and will
be a sponsor next year as well
Director Lashley showed the Board the new update of the library's web site. The slide show, a
virtual tour throughout the Library, guided by four Peeps, was humorous and informational.
The link is expected to be up by the end of this week.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW BOARD MEMBER*
Eric Lashley introduced, and the Board welcomed, Allison Dolan -Hanna.
CLARIFICATION TO CHANGE SECTION 2.9 OF THE BY-LAWS:
Eric Lashley reported that the City Attorney explained that the ordinance will stand as written.
Ruth Anne Mallory then moved to accept Section 2.9 of the By -Laws as written. Stephanie
Sorensen seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
PARKING:
Chair Linda Nix's letter regarding the parking problem around the library was sent to Mayor
Gary Nelon It is hoped, and expected, that a. new parking facility funded by the County and
the City will receive attention in the upcoming budget.
OTHER BUSINESS:
A new contract is being written for janitorial service for the Library for six days out of the
week.
New directional signage of many types will begin to show up in the Library soon to help
patrons more easily find the places they are seeking in and around the Library.
Ruth Anne Mallory moved to adjourn the meeting. Allison Dolan -Hanna seconded. 'lhe
motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully Submitted,
P.J. Moore, Acting Secretary
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