02-07-2011SCHERTZ PUBLIC LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
February 7'~, 2011
Members Present: Ruth Tienor Laura Wilson Juan Thorn Bobbie Boyce
Sandy Keiser Gail Douglas Shanale Burke Carai Cyr
Margaret Riley Melissa Uhlhom Roger Sturdy
Visitors: Bob Brack~xraa
CALL TO ORDER Juan Thorn called the meeting to order at 7:0$ p.m.
HEARING OIL' RESIDENTS; Mr. Brockman was concerned about lights on at the
libraey at 1 ipm. He was told that maintenance workers sometimes work late.
REGULAR AGENDA
Minutes -Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of
Dece~ttber 6, 2010
There were no minutes due to Sonia's absence.
2. Treasurer's Report -Consideration and/or action approving the November 2010,
December 2010 & January 2011 Treasurer's Repotts
Please see reports attached.
3. Librariaus' Report -Librarians will report on the followi-rg items;
+ January 2011 Library usage statistics
Circulation: 34,554 Patrons: 21,252 New Cards: 499 Renewals:416
Computer usage: 5,339 1LLs: 19$ Volunteer hrs. 47$.75 Self check
items: 12,695 Telephone 1097 EBooks-141
• January 2011 Library programs and program statistics;
• Total Program Attendance 1, 005
• April and Collie did a Pancake Story time that irad over 70 participants
• February 2011 Library fundraising statistic: $1,6$O,SOb..38
Autumn Winds continues to donate.
4. Bookstore Committee Report -Committee will report on the fpllowing items:
• General operation of the bookstore during the months of December &
January
SCHERTZ PUBLIC LIBRARY AbVISORY BOARD MEETING
February 7'h, 2011
Ruth Tienar reported that we were having problems with missing items and
money. Money is often affon Monday mon~ing.
All volunteer positions are filled except for Monday from 2-5.
Gail reported that she would make sure that the library staff checked the
bookstore door to ensure that it was locked at night.
There was a discussion on how the public perceives the bookstore,
especially the practice of placing higher price stickers on certain books.
The question was asked whether or not the bookstore would accept National
Geographic magazines as donations and the answer was in the affirmative.
The subject of pricing was brought up and it was reported chat the books
were: "Priced according to Margaret Value".
• February 25-26'h book sale information & sign-np
It was announced that the next book sale would be Feb. 26, 2011.
DISCUSSION NI? POSSIBLE CTION
Memorial Donations-Update on status of memorial donations to Library
Foundation and Writing the Next Chapter Capital Campaign for Mike Riley, Larry
Brady and Edmund ICuempel.
A Thank you note was received from Mrs. Kuempel.
6. Volunteer Appreciation Discussion and possible action on the purchasing of vests
andlor hosting luncheon for volunteers.
After a discussion of the possible ways to honor volunteers, it was decided that the
board would host a luncheon on April 16`h, 2D11 (National Library Week) far the
volunteers and a small token of appreciation would be given. The Hospitality
Co~runittee will plan the luncheon. Between tl~e Library and the Library Advisory
Board there is up to 5800 to spend for the volunteer appreciation luncheon. There
is no vote necessary due to this item having been approved at a previous meeting.
7. Library Purchase-Update on status of purchasing solar him/screening for library
windows on front of library,
Gail reported that at this time the City is working on a grant far this purchase.
5CHERTZ PUBLIC LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
February 7Eh, 2011
There was a discussion concerning transferring fiends from the board account to the
"Writing the Next Chapter" account.
ANNOUNCEMENT
items:
Items by the Library Board Members -Brlefng and discttsslon ors the following
• Correspondence received by the Secretary None
• Annotrncemenls by Library Board Members-
Spring Meeting for AALS will be in Canyon Lake March 11, 2011.
• Call for Items to be included in next Agenda
ADJOURNMENT
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Ruth Tienor moved to adjourn and Shonale Burke seconded. Motion carried.
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Jua Thnrn, Vice-Chairman onia Samora, ecretary