LAB 04-07-2008
SCHERTZ PUBLIC LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD (LAB) MINUTES
The LAB met on April 7, 2008 with the following members present:
Ruth Tienor Pattie Lovelady Margaret Riley Laura Wilson
Carol Cyr Simone Bailey Mary McAllister John Correu
Gail Douglas
Guests: Bob Brockman
Minutes: Margaret moved to accept the minutes as corrected, and Simone seconded. Motion carried.
Treasurer's Report: March Bookstore sales were $752.05. Mary moved to accept the treasurer's
report, and Neota seconded. Motion carried.
Citizen Comments: Mr. Brockman asked about moving the books to the new library. Melissa
reported that there are plans being made for the move. Mr. Brockman also commented about the
damage to the playscape. Gail reported that the playscape is under the Parks Department.
Librarians' Reports:
. Stats were as follows:
circulation - 25,783 patrons -14,456 computer usage - 2,147 info questions - 1,020
story time - 281 (no story time during spring break) library cards - 291 new & 415 renewals
phone calls - 942
March circulation is 7% higher this year than last.
. Summer reading program prize items are being received.
. Nicki is on the Bluebonnet Committee and also on a Special Programs panel at TLA.
. Interviews for a children's programming aide and a 10 hour position will begin soon.
. New library building is progressing as scheduled. Gail and Melissa meet with the contractors
twice a month.
. Polaris representative will provide training for the new circulation system. Data from the
Athena system has been pulled so that it can be transferred. The new server is at the city
technology department and Polaris will load the server in late April.
. Margaret and Melissa attended the spring AALS meeting. Personal Health was the main topic.
. The annual report has been submitted to the State Library.
. Library will be closed for city and Polaris training May 12-16.
Council Liaison's Report: none
Update on Creation of Library Foundation with 501@3 status:
. Attorney is reviewing the paperwork.
Request to Commit LAB Funds to Library Fund-Raising Efforts
. Gail is working on a grant from LCRA (Lower Colorado River Authority) for furniture. Pattie
moved to allocate $26,000 for the new library to show support for the grant. Simone seconded.
Motion passed.
Committee Reports:
. 30th Anniversary Committee
· April - Birthday pencils will be given out.
· May - Bookmarks will be distributed to celebrate Children's Book Week.
· May - Entries for a drawing will be accepted. Prizes will be bookstore items. Drawing
will be a June LAB meeting.
. Bookstore Committee
· Book Sale will be April 12th.
Items by Library Board members: none
Margaret made the motion to adjourn. Mary seconded. Motion carried.
The next LAB meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 5, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.
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Ru Tienor Mary
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Neota Brady
Melissa Uhlhorn