HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_LAB_02.09.2009Minutes of the Meeting of the
Library Advisory Board
Of Georgetown, Texas
February 9, 2009
MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: David Ciambrone, Ruth Anne Mallory, Glenn
Mautner, Marisue Miller, Gerald Sensabaugh, and Linda Nix
ABSENT: Shana Nichols
STAFF IN ATTENDANCE• Eric Lashley, Library Director; Micki Rundell, Finance
Director; and Leticia Zavala, Controller
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE. Judy Johnston (CTLS Lay Representative)
MINUTES:
The meeting was called to order by Linda Nix — Chair at 6:30 PM. Gerald Sensabaugh
made the motion to accept the minutes and Ruth Anne Mallory seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Director Lashley thanked th.e outgoing Board members for their service to the Board.
Eric reported that the circulation figures for January were higher than last January and
that Internet usage had reached over 9,700 users.
Director Lashley reported that the Friends of the Library had a successful book sale on
January 23 -24 that netted over $ 10,000. All matenals that were left over from the sale
were picked up by a nonprofit called Books Beyond Borders.
Enc noted that tax assistance had begun. Gerald Sensabaugh reported that the tax
preparers have seen a 100 percent increase over last year.
Eric announced that this year's Georgetown Reads will be John Grogan's Marley and
Me. He also announced the Friends' next author series event will feature Elizabeth
Crook on February 26.
Board members who are retiring after this meeting include Ruth Ann Mallory, Linda Nix,
and Gerald Sensabaugh. Linda will continue to attend meetings as the CTLS Lay
Representative.
CONSIDERATION OF AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
• Presentation by City Finance Department staff about 09-10 budget process,
Micki Rundell and Leticia Zavala: Micki explained to the Board that revenue
projections are down this year and the City is expecting to have to make cuts
dunng the fiscal downturn. Mich answered Board members' questions
concerning sale taxes and hotel occupancy taxes, as well as developments that are
going on-line.
• Update on Georgetown Learns program, David Ciambrone: David explained
that planning had slowed down during the holidays. He did say that he has
drafted a list of potential classes. He also has contacted the Friends of the Library
to see if they are interested in helping with the project. It would be easier if there
was a nonprofit that could be used to handle the revenues.
▪ Update on Writers' College, David Ciambrone: David reported that one more
session remains. The organizers have learned a lot of lessons as to what works
and what doesn't and they will meet to design next year's course schedule.
® Report on CTLS fall meeting, Judy Johnston: Judy reported that she and
Linda Nix attended the CTLS fall meeting in Bee Cave. Judy noted she and
Linda attended a workshop on fundraising for Fnends groups. She also reported
that there was concern among many small libraries in regards to the changes
being proposed for the interlibrary loan system.
■ Consideration of renaming the Texas History Room to honor Clara
Scarbrough, Eric Lashley: Eric had mentioned at the previous meeting that it
may be nice to honor Mrs Scarbrough by naming the Texas History Room in her
honor. Marisue Miller asked if Eric knew the location of Mrs Scarbrough's
research for her work, Land of Good Water. Eric did not know the location of the
papers or research. It was also suggested that perhaps a portrait of Mrs
Scarbrough could be placed in the room. Ruth Anne Mallory made the motion
to name the Texas History Room in honor of Clara Scarbrough and David
Ciambrone seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
■ Letter of support for monitoring of free wi-fi use, Eric Lashley* Eric asked
the Board to approve a letter to be written by the chair, Linda Nix, in support of
the Infoinnation Technology Department's purchasing of software to monitor the
library's free wireless Internet access. Gerald Sensabaugh made the motion to
authorize Linda Nix to draft a letter to Dennis Schoenborn, Director of IT, in
support of purchasing software to momtor Internet usage in the library and David
Ciambrone seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Chairperson Linda Nix adjourned the meeting at 7:40 PM.
pectfully sub
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Shana Nichols, Secretary
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Linda Linda Nix, Chair