HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/18/2018 - Regular Minutes - Bryan College Station Library System Advisory BoardBRYAN COLLEGE STATION LIBRARY SYSTEM ADVISORY
BOARD MEETING MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 2018
5:15 PM
CLARA B. MOUNCE PUBLIC LIBRARY
201 E. 26TH ST. BRYAN, TX
1. CALL TO ORDER
A. A quorum was met. Dr. Ringer called the meeting to order at 5:07pm.
2. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
A. Larry Ringer, Tracie Ann Pierce, Daniel Rudge, Mary Fran Troy, Larry Ermis, and Jon Anderson were in
attendance.
3. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS
A. Larry Koeninger, Library System Director and David Schmitz, College Station Director of Parks & Rec were
in attendance.
4. PREVIOUS MINUTES
A. The minutes of the July 2018 meeting were approved as distributed.
5. MONTHLY STATISTICS
A. Monthly statistics for May 2018 and June 2018 were discussed. Gale-Cengage was unable to provide usage
statistics for Legal Forms due to an upgrade to their reporting system.
B. Dr. Koeninger reported that gate counts and circulation for the Ringer Library are holding steady despite
the ongoing construction.
6. OLD BUSINESS
A. RINGER EXPANSION
i The Ringer Library expansion continues with the drilling and pouring of piers along the north and
west sides of the building. The west entrance will be closed and a new entrance will be built on
the south side of the library. The south entrance will be the primary entrance to the building until
Phase I is completed. Steel is expected onsite by the end of August.
B. STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE
i Daniel Rudge, Strategic Planning Committee chair presented a report on the committees work.
The committee has completed the preliminary work on the plan. A mission statement, vision
statement, and objectives have been developed. The staff will begin work on goals for the
objectives at the annual staff meeting in November 2018.
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. SUMMER READING PROGRAM
i Spreadsheets were distributed showing registrations and completions for children, teens and
adults. The number of people registering for the program is consistent with 2017 registrations.
The last day to register for the program is July 31. Reading logs may be turned in throughout the
month of August.
8. LIBRARIAN’S REPORT - DR. LARRY KOENINGER, LIBRARY SYSTEM DIRECTOR
A. See attached
B. The Library System will be seeking a new security gate/self-check unit for all buildings. The current system
has reached end-of-life and Bibliotheca/3M will no longer provide maintenance services. Library system
staff is exploring converting the System to RFID technology. RFID is more accurate and will streamline the
check-out process for patrons and staff.
9. REQUEST FOR AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE NEXT MEETING AT CARNEGIE HISTORY CENTER ON SEPTEMBER 19, 2018.
Please notify the Library Administrative Assistant, Teresa Baldwin, 979-209-5614 if you are unable to attend. College Station Board Members
should also complete the absence request form and submit to the office of the College Station City Secretary one week prior to the meeting date.
FOR INFORMATION ON SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION, TDD, OR OTHER TRANSLATION OR ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION, PLEASE
CONTACT THE LIBRARY SYSTEM DIRECTOR, LARRY KOENINGER AT 209-5611 AT LEAST 48 HOURS BEFORE THE SCHEDULED TIME OF
THE MEETING SO THAT YOUR REQUEST MAY BE ACCOMMODATED.
Para información en la interpretación de lenguaje por señas, TDD o otra información de traducción o accesibilidad, por
favor contacte al Biblioteca Sistema de Director, Larry Koeninger al 209-5611 por lo menos 48 horas antes del tiempo
planificado de la reunión para que su petición pueda ser acomodada.
MEETING DATES FOR 2018 - ALL MEETINGS ARE ON WEDNESDAYS
JANUARY 17, 2018-CLARA B. MOUNCE LIBRARY
MARCH 21, 2018-CARNEGIE HISTORY CENTER
MAY 16, 2018-LARRY J. RINGER LIBRARY
JULY 18, 2018-CLARA B. MOUNCE LIBRARY
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018-CARNEGIE HISTORY CENTER
NOVEMBER 14, 2018-LARRY J. RINGER LIBRARY