LAB 01-07-2008
SCHERTZ PUBLIC LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD (LAB) MINUTES
The LAB met on January 7, 2008 with the following members present:
Ruth Tienor Margaret Riley Simone Bailey Laura Wilson Neota Brady Carol Cyr
Mary McAllister Melissa Uhlhorn Gail Douglas Michael Carpenter Guest: Bob Brockman
Minutes: Simone moved to accept the minutes, and Laura seconded. Motion carried.
Treasurer's Report: Margaret moved to accept the report, and Simone seconded. Motion carried.
Citizen Comments: Mr. Brockman commented that he liked the penny barrel project. Also he
inquired as to when the bid award would be on the city council agenda.
Librarians' Reports:
. Stats were as follows:
circulation - 19,915 patrons - 11,627 computer usage - 1859 info questions - 763
cards - 253 (new) 167 (renewal) story time -180 (no story time last 2 wks. of Dec.)
. Winter Reading Club has begun.
. There is family story time on Saturdays. High School students are planning and facilitating this
story time.
. Nicki is working on a Y AG (Youth Advocacy Group of ALA) grant. She is requesting $450
for youth music. The Tweens and Teens program is not well attended so hopefully the grant
for music would help attendance.
. Sandra Deady is a new full-time employee. There is a part-time position open.
. The Giving Tree will be displayed all year.
. Melissa has been talking to city personnel about a mural in the new library.
. Nicki shared the photos from the "Get Caught Reading" contest. All photos were taken by
adults. A winner was selected.
Community Services Director's Report:
. This week the Kramer house will be moved across the street from its original location. The
Chamber of Commerce will have their office there.
Council Liaison's Report:
. Michael enjoyed portraying the Grinch on the Festival of Angels night parade float.
Committee Reports:
. Bookstore - Price changes are being considered. It was suggested that magazines sell for 10%
of list price. A meeting with the bookstore volunteers will be scheduled soon.
Library Board Officer Appointments
. The officers are as follows: Chairman, Ruth Tienor; Vice-Chairman, Pattie Lovelady;
Secretary, Mary McAllister; Treasurer, Laura Wilson; Margaret Riley, AALS Lay
Representative
Library 30th Anniversary Events/Committee
. Margaret, Neota, and Carol were appointed to the committee. Some events to be discussed are
groundbreaking, National Library Week in April, 30th Anniversary in June, Love my Library
Month in February and 4th of July float (birthday cake with 30 candles), and Children's Library
Week in May.
Discussion on Name for Library Bookstore in New Building
. Give suggestions to Melissa as she is compiling a list of possible bookstore names.
Items by Library Board members:
. Badges for the volunteers were suggested.
Mary made the motion to adjourn. Neota seconded. Motion carried.
The next LAB meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 4, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.
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eAllister
Library Advisory Board Secretary
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Ruth Tienor
Library Advisory Board Chairperson