HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_LAB_08.10.2009Minutes of the Meeting of the
Library Advisory Board
Of Georgetown, Texas
August 10, 2009
MEMBERS IN ATTENDENCE• Betty Anne Sensabaugh, Glenn Mautner, Shana
Nichols, Marisue Miller, Anjeanette Courtin, and Kathryn Morehouse.
ABSENT: David Ciambrone
STAFF IN ATTENDENCE Eric Lashley, Library Director
OTHERS IN ATTENDENCE: Linda Nix (CTLS Lay Representative)
MINUTES:
The meeting was called to order by Chair Betty Anne Sensabaugh at 6:30 PM.
Glenn Mautner made the motion to accept the minutes of the July 2009
Library Advisory Board Meeting and Anjeanette Courtin seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Director Lashley reported that circulation and patron visits continued to increase
for the month of July Eric reported Internet usage hit a record high of 10,073
uses.
Eric showed the Board changes to the library's homepage that included using
images from our photo contest. Director Lashley also showed the entries of the
children s photo contest.
Eric announced the Summer Reading Program ended on July 29. This year's
program was very successful. However, we did have a few parents complain
about their children not winning the reading competition.
Eric reported the summer intern Chris Gaudian's last day at the library was
August 5. Jesika Dendy replaced Chris on August 6 and will be working at the
library the next 8 weeks.
The library staff has noticed an increase in homeless persons using the library.
Eric noted that one evening a young man had fallen asleep at the library and was
found and escorted out of the library by a group using one of the community
rooms.
Director Lashley went through the patron comments and board members agreed
it was appropriate to give military families the same nonresident discount as
senior citizens. (Note: The board voted unanimously to create a military
family library card rate the same as the senior citizen rate, but due to the
fact that this item was not posted for action, the Board could not officially
take action on this subject. However, it was within Director Lashley's
authority to make the rate adjustment and it therefore went into effect
August 11, 2009.)
CONSIDERATION OF AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
• Introduction of a library staff member — Eric Lashley: There was no
staff member in attendance, but Eric used the staff photos on the library's
homepage to introduce each member photographed and explain their job
duties.
• Introduction of a board member — Betty Sensabaugh: Betty Anne
asked for a volunteer to introduce themselves. Kathryn Morehouse
volunteered. Before moving to Georgetown in 2000, Kathryn lived in
Newport News, Virginia. Kathryn's husband was in the military and they
were stationed at Ft. Hood and she was able to live overseas for more
than 13 years. Kathryn previously worked in a library and she enjoyed the
job and wanted to get involved with the Library Advisory Board here in
Georgetown. Kathryn is currently employed with the Williamson County
Tax Office.
• CTLS news — Linda Nix: Linda handed out a list of highlights from the
Central Texas Library Association newsletter. Linda noted Rosa Garcia
and Bethni King were recognized for their participation in the Ready to
Read program.
• Georgetown Learns — David Ciambrone: David was absent from the
meeting, but Eric told the Board that the Foundation had met with Suzette
Davidson and have booked rooms for the first semester of classes.
• Library Budget — Eric Lashley: Eric reported the Council was still in the
process of completing the budget. As it stands now, the library would not
have any cuts, but would have one position frozen.
• Criminal background checks for library volunteers — Eric Lashley:
Eric handed out a draft of a consent form and letter to go out to library
volunteers. Eric said he hopes to start the program on September 1. He
is waiting to get approval from Human Resources. He noted that the cost
of the criminal background checks is only one dollar per background
check.
• Hill Country Book Festival — Eric Lashley: Eric informed the Board that
he had met with members of the Hill Country Book Festival Board and
they have decided to partner with the library for the November Children's
book festival. Bethni King, the library's teen librarian, will be assisting the
Hill Country Book Festival Board in organizing the teen events.
Chair Betty Anne Sensabaugh adjourned the meeting at 7:25 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Anjeanette Courtin, Secretary
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Betty Anne Sensabaugh, Chair