LAB 03-03-1997
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SCHERTZ PUBLIC LmRARY (L~) MINUTES
The LAB met in regular session on March 3,1997 with the following members present:
Julie Parr Barbara Ricks Margaret Riley Barbara Quates
Ruth Tienor Gail Douglas
The meeting was called to order by Barbara Ricks due to the absence of John Grosskopf
and Juan Thorn.
The minutes for the February meeting were presented. A motion was made by Julie to
accept them. Ruth seconded the motion which passed.
Treasurer's Report:
No report was available because of the meeting being so close to the end of February.
Librarian's Report:
-The LAB reviewed the policy changes which were mailed to each member by Mary.
Since Mary could not attend the March meeting, Gail went over the correction
concerning reference materialfn page 6 of the policy. Mary will have new copies of the
policy at the next meeting.
-Gail discussed the S.A. Library's limits on having patrons under 18 years of age alone in
their library. Right now, we don't need to change our existing policy concerning
children. There is no problem at this time, but if the need arises, then the LAB will
address the situation.
-Gail needs approximately $300 to cover the extra costs for getting a new computer table
and dictionary stand that would match the existing furniture.
-Someone will be needed to cover the Summer Reading Club. Linda Mattoon, a
substitute in the district is interested.
-Gina is pregnant and is due on June 9. She plans to return to work after six weeks
maternity leave. Money is in the budget to hire someone to fill in during the six weeks
Gina will be away, but Gail feels it would take that long to train himlher. Emily Douglas
has agreed to volunteer to do story time and to volunteer at the desk during that time.
-Gail has heard nothing from Mr. Mestepey. She will try to contact him.
-Gail received a fax from a senator who has proposed that by the year 2000, every library
will be hooked up to the Internet. She is willing to pay a consultant about what to do if
the Internet is hooked up. Money left over from story-time could be used.
-Typewriters that have been used by patrons have been torn up. They are hard to keep
and Gail is not sure if we should try to replace them.
Committee Reports:
Bookstore Committee:
-Julie presented copies of a proposed bookstore policy. Sue VanderHeyden has been
volunteering her time to straighten up the library, but this has caused a lot of friction
among the other volunteers. The Bookstore Committee has deemed necessary some kind
of guidelines. A letter of concern was written by volunteer Peggy Davis about 39 boxes
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of paperback books that are missing and what to do about the situation. These books
were recycled or sold by the bag for 50c a bag, which was done by Sue. Even though,
Clara likes to keep magazines and books on the floor, doing so is against Fire Marshall .
rules. Sue met with Mary and Julie and went oversorne of the past policies, and also
made suggestions. They will need to have another committee meeting to discuss
procedures.
-The board needs to have another work day in the bookstore to move books from tables
to the shelves Gail got from Canyon Lake Library.
-The board also needs to look into getting a recycle bin from The Express News.
The motion to adjourn was made by Barbara Quates. Ruth seconded the motion. The
motion passed.
The next LAB meeting will be on April 7, 1997.
TREASURER'S REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 1997
CASH ACCOUNT
PREVIOUS BALANCE $ 5428.05
INCOME
BOOK STORE $ 215.35
MEMORIAL DONATIONS (AW) $ 20.00
DONATIONS $ 5.39
CHANGE FROM CASHING CD $ .68
$ 241.42 $+ 241.42
DISBURSEMENTS $- 0.00
PRESENT BALANCE (2-28-97) $ 5669.47
CD CASHED ($6809.00 plus $10.68 Interest)
CD PURCHASED
IN CASH ACCOUNT
$ 6819.68
$- 6819.00
$ .68