03-09-2020 (Library) Minutes IA/
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CITY OF Library Advisory Board
WYLIE
Minutes
Regular Meeting
March 9, 2020—7:00 p.m.
Smith Public Library—Conference Room
300 Country Club Road,Bldg. 300
Wylie, TX 75098
CALL TO ORDER
Announce the presence of a Quorum.
Board Liaison, Rachel Orozco called the meeting to order at 7:00pm. The following Library Board
members were present: Juan M. Azcarate III, Arthur Borgemenke, Kenneth Cash, Carla McCullough,
Irene Chavira&Rachel Orozco,Board Liaison.Members absent: Janice Borland, Rosalynn Davis.
CITIZENS COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Residents may address Board regarding an item that is not listed on the Agenda. Residents must provide their name
and address. Board requests that comments be limited to three(3)minutes. In addition, the Board is not allowed to
converse, deliberate, or take action on any matter presented during citizen participation.
No citizens were present at the meeting.
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PRESENTATION
No presentations were given at the meeting.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Consider and act upon approval of the Minutes of the February 10,2020 Library Board
Meeting.
Board Action:
Arthur Borgemenke made a motion to approve the Library Board Minutes of Monday,February 10,
2020 as presented.Juan Azcarate seconded the motion.The motion carried unanimously.
2. Consider and act upon approval of a Vice-Chair for the Library Board.
Kenneth Cash made a motion to nominate Juan Azcarate as the new Vice-Chair for the Library
Board. Arthur Borgemenke seconded the motion.The motion carried unanimously.
REGULAR AGENDA—DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Technology Upgrades Review: Rachel reviewed the following current and potential
technology upgrades for the library.The Board discussed and reviewed the list of upgrades:
a. Book Sorter: the library is asking to upgrade its current book sorter to a new version in
the up-coming FY 21 budget cycle. The current sorter is nearing a decade of use.
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b. Integrated Library System(ILS): the library is upgrading its ILS this weekend. Most of
the changes are with cataloging.The changes will also make it easier for patrons to create
online accounts,as well as apply for library cards online.
c. cloudLibrary: the library is looking into changing from the OverDrive platform to
cloudLibrary for its digital collection.
d. Self-Check Kiosks: the library will be installing upgraded self-check kiosks with larger
screens that allow for advertising of things such as library collections and programs. As
soon as the ILS upgrade is complete(see above),the new kiosks can be installed.
STAFF REPORTS
Up-Coming Library Programs:
YOUTH SERVICES
Children
Professor Pop's Outdoor Bubble Show: Tuesday,March 10 a, 10:15am
All ages welcome. Giant bubbles,bubble clusters and bubble themed skits. Outside behind the library.
Spring Wing Fling: Wednesday,March 11 (ni 3:00pm
For 4th-6'h graders only. Personalize a planter,build a butterfly and explore insects and birds. Online
registration required.
Kids Winter Reading Challenge: December 16—March 14
For kids in Kindergarten—5th grade. Pick up a log at the Children's Desk and complete the reading
challenge for a prize.
Teens
Teen LEGO Mindstorms Workshop: Thursday,March 12 from 2:00-3:30pm or 3:30-5:00pm
For 6t-12t graders only. Learn the basics of engineering and coding with our LEGO Mindstorms kits in
this hands-on workshop. Online registration required.
Teen Winter Reading Challenge: December 16—March 14
For 6t-12'h graders only.Teens may pick four different reading"options"from twelve different choices.
ADULT
Wavfinders(rl SPL—St.Patrick's Day Game Night:Thursday,March 12(nA 6:30pm
Featuring a scavenger hunt,coloring and mini-bowling.
Adult Winter Ready Challenge: December 16-March 14
Read or listen to three books and record their titles to complete a log for prizes!
Genealogy Boot Camp: Saturday,March 28 (1 10:00am
Discover tips and resources to help you discover your family history. Sessions will focus on funeral home
collections, Old World church records, and more.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:48pm.
Arvez 1,1
Jan e Borland,Chair
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