11/09/2009-Library Board-Minutes-Regular
MINUTES-SANGER PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
November 9, 2009
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 pm by Rosene Sebastian, vice chair.
Members present at the meeting were: Judie Rodgers, Elizabeth Muir, Rosene Sebastian, new member
Sonya Iliff, and Vicky Elieson, Library Director
Minutes: Minutes from the February 2009 and May 2009 meetings were approved as presented.
Library Director’s Report:
1. Evergreen, the new ILS (Integrated Library System): The staff interface is easy to use. A
really nice feature allows a patron record to remain on the screen while pulling another one
up. Features available to patrons from home include searching the catalog, logging into their
account, seeing what they have out, renewing some items and placing holds on books that
they want. While still learning the reporting function, the most useful aspects are being
mastered. The library catalog is now online at sanger.northtexaslibraries.org.
2. Library staffing has been a challenge. Clerk Karen Van Patten quit because she has moved
too far away to commute easily. Two staff members were hospitalized in September. Heath
issues continue, but will soon be hiring Laura Klenke part time. A volunteer has come
regularly once a week to index births, deaths, and marriages in the Sanger Courier.
3. Loan Star grant: This year the funds will be used for database cleanup of the new shared
catalog. Funds will also be used for Summer Reading club performers, a new staff computer
and starting a new service, downloadable audio books. The state grant will be $6211 this
year.
4. Tocker grant: This grant will be used to refurbish the computer room. Purchased two new
computers, some computer management software that will soon be installed and some
beautiful new office chairs. The computer room has been repainted and the computer set up
reconfigured.
5. Programs: Gaming tournaments were held in June, July and August. This weekend there
will be prospects for competing in a national tournament. Single classes on budgeting, slow
cookers, and homemade cleaning products were held. Continuing workshops have been done
for needlework, jewelry making and scrapbooking.
6. Miscellaneous: The Friends of the Library book sale at the Sanger Sellabration netted over
$1000. The Interlocal Agreement with Denton County was approved. The library will
receive $16,900 this year. Changing to Speed of Light as new Internet provider.
Policies Review: Discussed computer policy and changes needed. A motion was made by Judie Rodgers
(seconded by Sonya Iliff) to take the amended computer policy to the City Council for approval. Motion
passed unanimously.
Review of Long Range Plan: Discussed Long Range Plan questions that will be presented early next
year to varied focus groups to gather more information for future planning.
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Adjourned: The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 pm. Meeting dates set for next year 2010: February 8,
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May 10, August 9, and November 8.
*Respectfully submitted, Elizabeth Muir, Library Board Secretary