HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_LAB_04.14.2008Minutes of the Meeting of the
Library Advisory Board
Of Georgetown, Texas
April 14, 2008
MEMBERS IN ATTENDENCE• David Ciambrone, Ruth Anne Mallory, Glenn Mautner, Marisue
Miller, Shana Nichols, Linda Nix, and Gerald Sensabaugh
ABSENT: None
STAFF IN ATTENDENCE• Eric Lashley, Library Director; Kathleen Bowling, Volunteer
Coordinator and Supervisor
OTHERS IN ATTENDENCE• Judy Johnston (CTLS Lay Representative)
MINUTES•
The meeting was called to order by Chair Linda Nix at 6:30 PM. Because there were no comments
concerning the March minutes, they were approved as distributed.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Director Lashley reported that circulation was slightly down for the month of March. Computer use
was lower due to the network being downfor a day and a half.
The teen space has been painted and is being decorated. Rugs and booth seating have been
purchased
The children's department was very busy during Spring Break.
Eric reported that he had done presentations for the Sun City Computer Club and the Sun City
Kiwanis.
Bethni King and Gretchen Pruett attended the Public Library Association meeting in Minneapolis,
MN The Board asked for them to make a report to them about the conference.
Director Lashley and other staff members will be attending the annual meeting of the Texas Library
Association in Dallas, April 15-18.
Tax preparation volunteers will continue to assist patrons throughout the month. They are
continuing to volunteer after April 15tn to help those that need to file for the stimulus payment.
CONSIDERATION OF AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
Linda Nix introduced herself to the board She talked about her education and career as a
teacher. She became interested in volunteering at the library after volunteering with Helping
Hand Tutoring. Linda joined the Library Advisory Board in 2005 and was appointed chair
of the board in 2007.
▪ Kathleen Bowling was introduced to the board. Kathleen has worked with the library for
almost 12 years. Kathleen is responsible for the supervision of the library in the evenings
and each Saturday. She is the volunteer coordinator, works with Helping Hand Tutoring,
orders the federal income tax forms, and serves on the staff's social committee.
• Director Lashley made a presentation to the board regarding the City's budget process. At
the end of April, the City Manager will decide the base budget of each department. Eric
listed the following budget request increases for next fiscal year:
1. $500 for Travel and Training
2. $25,000 for Library Materials
3. $42,000 for public access computers
4. $8,000 for Library Supplies
5. $1,700 for Office Supplies
6. $15,000 for Salary Adjustments/Promotions
Ruth Anne Mallory moved to have Linda Nix draft a letter to the City Manager and City Council
in support of the Library's budget requests. The motion was seconded by David Ciambrone and
the motion passed unanimously.
® The library is continuing plans for a joint bookmobile with the Georgetown Independent
School District.
• David Ciambrone made a presentation to the board concerning ways in which the library
and local authors could improve relations. David distributed a handout with ideas of ways
in which the library and the San Gabriel Writer's League could foiul a partnership. (Handout
made a part of these minutes.) After discussion among the board Eric and David decided to
meet in the near future to discuss options and meet with the membership of the San Gabriel
Writer's League.
Director Lashley gave a demonstration of the Library's new web site. The web site is still a
work in progress and board members were encouraged to critique the site Shana Nichols
asked that the board receive monthly comments from patrons Eric said that he could
incorporate patron comments in his i ionthly director's report.
Chairperson Linda Nix adjourned the meeting at 7:50 PM.
Respectfully subrXjtted,
Shana Nichols, Secretary
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Linda Nix, Chair