03-17 LAB MinutesSCHERTZ PUBLIC LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
March 6, 2017
Members Present: Ruth Tienor, Laura Wilson, Carol Cyr, Patti Dilworth, Patti
Paulson, Margaret Riley, Neota Brady, Joanne Ward, Dawn Figueras, Bobbie Boyce,
Cindy Vigil, Juan Thorn, and Shonale Burke. Also Melissa Uhlhorn, Library Director,
and Brian James, City Manager's Office.
Visitors: None
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: None
CALL TO ORDER: Patti Dilworth called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.
REGULAR AGENDA:
1. Minutes: Consideration and /or action regarding the approval of the minutes
of the February 6, 2017 meeting.
Ruth Tienor moved to accept the February minutes with minor corrections. Dawn
Figueras seconded the motion. Motion carried. The February 6, 2017 minutes were
approved with minor correction.
2. Treasurer's Reports: Consideration and /or action regarding the approval of
January 2017 Treasurer's Report.
The January Treasurer's Report reflected income of $1,391.56 and expenses of
$1,133.76 leaving a balance of $16,322.78 in the cash account. Patti Paulson moved
to accept the January 2017 Treasurer's Report as presented. Ruth Tienor seconded
the motion. The motion carried. The January 2017 Treasurer's report was
approved.
3. Librarian's Report: Librarian will report on the following items:
January Stats:
Public Computer
Total Circulation
Head Count
Volunteer
# of Volunteers
Usage
Hours
3,524
32,094
22,239
436
33
Total ILL borrow/
Youth Program
Adult Program
Total Program
Total Collection
Lend
Attendance /progra
Attendance /pro
Attendance
(Titles)
m
gram
35/59
1104/29 programs
132/17
programs
1,236/46
89,918
Total Items
Items
Number of Patrons
New Cards
Renewed Cards
Meeting Room Usage
98,119
30,757
377
623
67
3M Self Check
Usage
TSLAC Service
Population
Web page
Session
Web page
users
Web page pageviews
12,773
95,662
5,376
2,915
11,763
-The total number of Wi -Fi sessions is 26,198 which represents 2,299 unique users.
Library Operation: - Melissa Uhlhorn stated the self -check and book drop software
update is complete. The sign -post in recognition of Mary McAllister has been
delivered and public works will install it within the next few days. The Library
Foundation will be hosting mini -golf event on June 24th and the fundraising goal is
$10,000. This year's Winter Reading program was a success: 225 participants and
the vendors are happy and want to participate again next year.
Publications - The Schertz Magazine March edition carried part 2 of the library
customer survey. The next publication will be an article about the outcome of the
Chris Barton event.
Outreach - Presentations and demonstrations of Brainfuse have been given to
English as Second Language (ESL) teachers, Guadalupe County, SCUCISD, and
Clemens Early Morning Teachers Group. As a result, attendees' interest has been
piqued and they've scheduled tours of the library. Future presentations will be to
school counselors and with elementary schools.
Literacy Program - Library received checks from HEB for 2015 literacy program
($1,600) and 2016 literacy program ($2,050).
4. Bookstore Report: Committee reported on the following items:
General Operation:
-Lots of books for March 31 -April 1 book sale. More volunteers are needed for set-
up and clean -up.
-New red cart has been very helpful. Donors use it to bring in donations.
5. Committees of Committees Advisory Board( CCAB) Update: Shonale
Burke /Brian James
Committee received a presentation from the IT Department. Police, Fire and Library
are heavy IT users. March meeting will be about code enforcement. Library board
members are encouraged to provide input about issues that should be enforced
before the meeting.
DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION:
6. Pre - Budget Discussion: Consideration and /or action regarding the plans for
2017 -18 budget.
Regarding next year's budget, Melissa asked for input as to projects to work on, any
short - comings members see, ideas related to comments the customer surveys, and
general brainstorming of ideas.
Ideas suggested by board members included:
• Phone app for event notification and library closures.
• Continue to emphasize materials and digital items.
• e- Readers for check -out.
• Blinds for back of library because UV light causing damage to furniture and
books.
• Spanish items - Wilder population is now >50% Hispanic.
• Life -size games.
• TV show related programs.
• Refresh of meeting room equipment.
• Replace couch in bookstore.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
7. Items by the Library Board Members: Briefing and discussion on the
following items:
- Correspondence received by the Secretary: None received
-Other announcements by Library Board Members: None.
-Call for items to be included on the next agenda: Library Week 9- 15April and
Volunteer -staff recognition.
ADJOURNMENT:
Ruth Tienor moved to adjourn the meeting. Shonale Burke seconded the motion.
The motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:38 p.m. Next month's meeting
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Patti Dilworth, Chairman Shonale Burke, Secretary