LAB 03-10-2008
SCHERTZ PUBLIC LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD (LAB) MINUTES
The regular monthly meeting was postponed until March 10, 2008
The LAB met on March 10, 2008 with the following members present:
Ruth Tienor Pattie Lovelady Margaret Riley Neota Brady
Carol Cyr Melissa Uhlhorn Michael Carpenter
Guests: Bob Brockman Ray Mueller
Mary McAllister
Minutes: Margaret moved to accept the minutes as corrected, and Carol seconded. Motion carried.
Treasurer's Report: Report was presented. February bookstore sales were $794.30. Mary moved to
accept the report, and Neota seconded. Motion carried.
Citizen Comments: Question was asked about the new building's foundation. Melissa explained that
it is a pier and beam foundation. This was part of the original plans.
Librarians' Reports:
· Stats were as follows:
circulation - 24,122 patrons - 14,031 computer usage - 2,113 info questions - 1,042
story time - 500 library cards - 315 new and 313 renewals
· In February, a total of94 people participated in the Saturday Family Story Time.
· The "Bookapalooza" grant was not received.
· Nicki is working on a Target Community Grant. The application will be for a community
outreach program.
· Summer Reading Program will focus on literacy characters.
· The new Tweens/Teens program will have a playlist that includes newly released music.
· Groundbreaking ceremonies were February 29th. Melissa reported that there are twice a month
meetings with the contractor and architect. At the present work is being done on the piers and
there are 3 weeks allotted for this part ofthe construction. The foundation forms will be the
next step. A site manager is present on the grounds.
· A contract for a Polaris circulation system has been approved by City Council. The library will
be closed for training on this system May 12-15. On May 16, the library will also close for city
training (first aid, CPR, etc.)
· AALS membership meeting is Friday, March 14th in New Braunfels.
· TLA is in April. Nicki will be attending April 14-18.
· There are 2 job openings: a 20 hour clerk and a 10 hour clerk. Interviews will begin the first
part of April.
· Library will be closed on Sunday, March 23rd.
Community Services Director's Report:
· The city has reorganized some of its departments. Gail is the Director of Grants and Fund
Raising.
Council Liaison's Report: Mr. Carpenter reported that groundbreaking was a successful event.
Creation of Library Foundation with 501@3 status:
· David Harris is working on this.
Committee Reports:
. 30th Anniversary Committee
· Sidewalk Book Sale will be Saturday, April 12th from 10-5. We will meet at 9 to set up.
· One thousand pencils will be ordered.
· June - Anniversary Celebration -- drawing for prizes -- Entries would be taken in the
bookstore. Possible prizes could be merchandise and/or credit in the bookstore.
. Bookstore
· Vintage Books are now placed in a special section. These books are specially priced.
Thanks to Ray for researching the prices.
Items by Library Board members: none
Margaret made the motion to adjourn. Carol seconded. Motion carried.
The next LAB meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 7, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.
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Ruth Tienor M cAllister
Library Advisory Board Chairperson Library Advisory Board Secretary
TREASURER'S REPORT FOR MONTH OF: t..dv>h~r
_ASH ACCOUNT
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