HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_LAB_10.13.2008Minutes of the Meeting of the
Library Advisory Board
Of Georgetown, Texas
October 13, 2008, 6:00 PM
MEMBERS IN ATTENDENCE: Ruth Anne Mallory, Marisue Miller, Shana Nichols, Linda
Nix, David Ciambrone, Glenn Mautner, and Gerald Sensabaugh
ABSENT: None
STAFF IN ATTENDENCE• Eric Lashley — Library Director
OTHERS IN ATTENDENCE• Judy Johnston (CTLS Lay Representative)
MINUTES•
The meeting was called to order by Chair Linda Nix at 6:10 PM. Because there were no
comments concerning the September minutes, they were approved as distributed.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Director Lashley distributed patron comments from September and discussed some of the issues
raised Eric reported that September was the endof the Library's fiscal year and our yearly
circulation figures were up over the previous year. Last year circulation was 431,294 items
checked out. The previous year was 386,948. Attendance was at 304,799. Volunteer hours
equaled 9,858. The Library added over 14,700 items and withdrew over 10,500 items. Internet
usage was approximately 89,000 log -ins.
Eric reported that Gretchen Pruett had resigned to become the Director of the New Braunfels
Public Library. Robert Barber and Therese Fernandes attendeda paraprofessional conference in
Columbus Ohio in late September paid for by the Friends of the Library. Judy Johnston and
Eric attended a CTLS (Central Texas Library System) membership meeting in Taylor, TX on
September 26.
Upcoming events include a meeting of the Library's Technology Advisory Committee on
October 23 rd, the Library will be receiving 29 new computers in the next few weeks, and the
Library's new Music! Live @ the Library series began October 12 and will continue in
November.
CONSIDERATION OF AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
■ Introduction of Board Member: David Ciambrone introduced himself to the board.
David moved to Georgetown from California. He has a daughter and grandchildren who
live in Austin. He had a very diverse occupational life working as a police officer,
defense contractor, college professor, chemical engineer, and member of the Resolution
Trust Corporation. He is an author of mysteries and nonfiction. He currently serves as
the President of the San Gabriel Writer's League and will be the President of the Writer's
League of Texas. He joined the Library Advisory Board to serve the Library and help
created a partnership between the Library and local authors. A product of this is the new
Writer's College program.
■ Update on Writer's College: David reported that the first classes have been very
successful. The College has already given over $550.00 to the Library. David also
reported that the San Gabriel Writer's League has given a grant to the Library for
children's and teen materials of approximately $2,100.00.
® Update on migration to Apollo automation system — Eric reported that the new Apollo
system went live on October 1. The staff has been working through a number of bugs
concerning the reserves and the family cards, but overall we are able to function well and
the system should continue to improve. Eric stated that he had better response from Xan
Charbonnet, owner of Biblionix, than he received in years with the previous vendor,
Horizon. Ruth Anne noted she likes a number of the features in the new catalog
▪ Update on Long -Range Plan — Linda asked for volunteers to sit on a sub -committee to
work on a new draft for a Long -Range Plan. David Ciambrone, Glenn. Mautner and
Linda Nix volunteered to serve on the committee and will meet on Fnday, October 24 at
1:00 PM at the Library.
■ Changing day and time of monthly meeting — Linda stated that there had been previous
discussions concerning the moving of the monthly meeting. After a brief discussion, the
board decided not to change the meeting day or time.
Chairperson Linda Nix adjourned the meeting at 7:10 PM.
Respectfully bmitted,
ana Nichols; Secre` ary
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da Nix, Chair