11-14-2005 (Library) Minutes MINUTES
Library Advisory Board
Monday, November 14, 2005
Smith Public Library
800 Thomas Street
7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Grace Morrison, President, called the meeting to order.
PRESENT
Grace Morrison, Rachel Orozco, Shirley Burnett,Joe Murphy, Sandra Williams,
David James,Junaid Najamuddin
ACTION CMS
Minutes were read and approved.
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DISCUSSION TEEMS
Grace read that the Library had 1,644 votes for and 650 against. Grace thanked
everybody that had signs in their yards and supported the proposition.
Rachel said that decisions had not been made on location. She said that the Council
and City Manager were going to recognize the Citizen's Bond Review Committee.
They would then begin to prioritize the proposals.
Grace talked about the Wells Property and explained the history of its acquisition
and the possibility of its use for municipal facilities.
It was agreed that the Christmas Dinner would be at the Woodbridge Golf Club in
the conference room on December 13 at 6:30 p.m. The Board agreed that this was a
good date and location.
STAFF REPORTS
Rachel reported that the Pet Parade had 100 in attendance. The Animal Shelter
came out to promote adoptions. A local veterinarian came to give pets vaccinations.
The Teens painted pumpkins in October and created their own art in November.
Teen programs are once a month. Rachel said that she wanted to cultivate that
population to use the library. Children's Book Week included Mayor John Mondy,
Clayton Jones, paramedic and fireman, and Dr. John Fuller, the WISD School
Superintendent.
Rachel also said that tutor.com, a Live Homework Help program,will be available
in December. She explained that it was a reputable program. NETLS helped to
negotiate a contract for the libraries in NETLS.
In October, 10,618 were checked out; 10,959 items were checked in; $1,064.49
revenues were tendered.
Cristen Williams is the new Children's Librarian. She graduated from University
of Texas at Austin. She is currently at the Montgomery County Library System.
Rachel mentioned that the Technology Plan expires in 2006. It will be updated this
year. When the new computers are installed, the procedures will change to allow
patrons more time throughout the day to use the internet. Internet access will be
added to additional computers.
OTHER ITEMS
Graced explained to new library board members NETLS and its various functions.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8 p.m.
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Grace Morrison,President