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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/15/2011 - Regular Agenda Packet - Bryan College Station Library System Advisory Board AGENDA 11, BRYAN+COLLEGE STATION LIBRARY SYSTEM ADVISORY BOARD MEETING TUESDAY,FEBRUARY 15,2011 5:15 p.m. CARNEGIE HISTORY CE TER 111 S.MAIN BRYAN,TEXAS 77802 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS 3. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS 4. PREVIOUS MINUTES—JANUARY 2011 5. MONTHLY STATISTICS—JANUARY 2011 6. OLD BUSINESS— A. MOUNCE LIBRARY REMODELING PLAN • B. RINGER EXPANSION PLAN 7. NEW BUSINESS A. 5 YEAR PLAN B. ILL POLICY C. CHC PHOTO REPRODUCTION POLICY 8. LIBRARIAN'S REPORT ON LIBRARY ACTIVITIES 9. REQUEST FOR AGENDA ITEMS FOR MARCH 22,2011 MEETING AT THE CARNEGIE HISTORY CENTER 10. ADJOURN Please notify the Adm. Asst. Laura Mills, 209-5614. if you are un able to attend. College Station Board Members should also complete the absence reauest form and subrut to the office of the College Station City Secretary one week prior to meeting date. FOR INFORMATION ON SIGN LANGUAGE INTEI PRETATION, TDD OR OTHER TRANSLATION OR ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE LIBRARY SYSTEM DIRECTOR, LARRY KOENINGER AT 209-5611. PLEASE TRY TO CONTACT THE ABOVE PERSON AT LEAST 48 HOURS BEFORE THE SCHEDULED TIME OF THE MEETING SO THAT YOUR REQUEST MAY BE ACCOMMODATED. Library Advisory Board • January 18,2011 1. BTOP a. $9.6 million dollar grant b. 70 sites including 37 in the Brazos Valley c. Replace all Internet computers in the System d. Access to a trainer until 2012 2. Reader Printers a. Mounce i. Approximately$9,000 ii. Use Restricted Gifts Account b. CHC i. Approximately$15,000 ii. Use$2,700 in donations plus Madeley Ertate funds 3. Meetings a. CTLS Annual Meeting i. January 28 ii. Belton b. TLA Legislative Day i. February 16 • 4. Mounce Remodel a. City Council presentation 1/11/11 5. YS Position at Mounce a. Interviews 6. eAudiobook Breakdown by Month Month Downloads Feb 2010 1 Mar 2010 196 Apr 2010 309 May 2010 408 Jun 2010 459 Jul 2010 622 Aug 2010 423 Sep 2010 361 Oct 2010 374 Nov 2010 330 Dec 2010 413 1111 CLARA B.MOUNCE LIBRARY REPORT FOR: January,2011 This Year Last Year SERVICES: Hours Open 260 29 Meeting Room Usage 22 38 Aii Patrons Registered 366 364 NW Total Patrons Active or Expired<2 Years 17,946 15,767 Overdue Notices 1,299 1,800 Holds Filled 1,968 1,751 #of People Visiting Library 18,757 20,555 #of Checkouts 25,628 26,487 #of Checkins 22,389 23,782 In House Use 4,468 4,634 CHILDREN'S REFERENCE/INFORMATION/READER'S ADVISORY: Story Hour/Attendance 4/189 Teen Program/Attendance Class Visits&Tours/Attendance Special Programs/Attendance Reference Transactions 470 Summer Reading Club Registered this month Summer Reading Club Total Registration/Total Completion ADULT REFERENCE/INFORMATION/READER'S ADVISORY: Adult Programs/Attendance 0/0 Interlibrary Loan Received 47 29 Interlibrary Loan Sent Reference Transactions 1211 1104 Class Visits&Tours/Attendance 0/0 0/0 Technology Classes/Attendance 0/0 8/64 COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT(Items Added): Adult Books 527 674 Juvenile Books 741 286 Adult Media 1 14 Juvenile Media 1 2 Videos 22 70 Microforms CIRCULATION THIS YEAR LAST YEAR Adult Juvenile Other Adult Juvenile Other TCILL 2,320 1,623 Books 9,099 9,581 8,930 9,739 Periodicals 546 36 495 26 Paperbacks 1,112 945 Media 726 334 749 335 DVDs 4,162 4,505 Videos 4 219 Wireless Internet 1,213 240 Internet Computers 4,596 5,203 ILL 47 29 Reference 52 8 65 17 TOTAL 11,535 9,959 12,342 11,184 10,117 11,819 II/ RAND TOTAL 33,836 33,120 Prepared by Approved by /( 7` �� LAZRY J RINGER LIBRARY REPORT FOR: January 2011 1 This Year Last Year SERVICES: I Hours Open 1 2561 29 Meeting Room Usage 16 18 Ali Patrons Registered 326 322 Mir Total Patrons Active or Expired<2 Years 16,171 14,648 Overdue Notices 1,329 1,245 Holds Filled I 3,8201 3,622 #of People Visiting Library 17,1681 20,607 #of Checkouts 30,949 29,429 #of Checkins 27,789 26,881 In House Use 4,023 3,959 CHILDREN'S REFERENCE/INFORMATION/READER'S ADVISORY: Story Hour/Attendance 10/206 14/360 Teen Program/Attendance 3/64 Class Visits&Tours/Attendance 1 1/39 Special Programs/Attendance 1/21 Reference Transactions 5321 431 Summer Reading Club Registered this month Summer Reading Club Total Registration/Total Completion ADULT REFERENCE/INFORMATION/READER'S ADVISORY: _ Adult Programs/Attendance 6/73 Interlibrary Loan Received 1 291 26 Interlibrary Loan Sent Reference Transactions 1,314 1,708 Class Visits&Tours/Attendance 1/17 0 Technology Classes/Attendance COLLEC'T'ION DEVELOPMENT(Items Added): Adult Books 316 344 Juvenile Books 79 213 Adult Media 9 8 Juvenile Media 1 1 3 Videos 1 181 57 Microforms 1 1 CIRCULATION THIS YEAR LAST YEAR Adult Juvenile Othe Adult Juvenile Other TCILL 963 953 Books 10,964 13,260 11,198 12,640 Periodicals 403 74 I 554 107 Paperbacks 875 684 Media 821 288 798 264 DVDs 3,899 2,634 Videos 336 487 Wireless Internet 507 391 Internet Computers 2,990 3,325 ILL 29 26 Reference 55 5 1 44 47 TOTAL 13,118 13,627 8,7241 13,278 13,058 7,816 *RAND TOTAL 35,469 1 1 34,152 Prepared by Ap roved by //---1-7---- CARNEGIE CENTER OF BRAZOS VALLEY HISTORY THIS LAST REPORT FOR: January, 2011 YEAR YEAR 411/ SERVICES: Days Open I 120 20 Patrons Registered Total Active Patrons 4 #of People Visiting Library 888 1 1,181 #of Checkouts (Internet PCs plus renewals) #of Checkins REFERENCE/GENEALOGY INFORMATION: Interlibrary Loan Received 2 Reference Transactions 62 24 Visits &Tours/Attendance Special Programs/Attendance 2 of 14 2 of 11 people Outside Programs/Attendance COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT: Adult Books 1 17 Juvenile Books Adult Media • Microforms - - Periodicals 9 IN HOUSE USE/CIRCULATION Internet Computers 37 54 CD-rom Computers Books 199 136 Rare Books 26 1 History Books 5 9 Files 26 2 Photo Files 5 6 Microfilm 50 33 ILL 2 History Lab 5 Maps 4 5 Microform Machine Use 13 Periodical Use 4 64 CD's Not in Database New Scans 3 40 Photo Collection Use 5 • Wireless Internet 3 100 TOTAL In House Use 382 455 Prepared by Reviewed by YK4117 /62 "�� Bryan College Station Public Library System • Long Range Plan 2011-2016 Mission Statement The Bryan College Station Public Library System provides equal opportunity access to information, high quality books and multimedia materials, programs, exhibits, and online resources to meet the needs of a diverse community for lifelong learning, cultural enrichment, and intellectual stimulation. To fulfill its mission the Library System employs a knowledgeable, well-trained staff committed to excellent service. It is also supported by the Library Advisory Board and the Friends of the Library. Collection Development I. The Bryan College Station Public Library System provides free library service to all citizens of Brazos County. The Library System provides access to library materials in a wide range of formats and reading levels. Collection Development provides a framework for selecting, cataloging, and weeding all materials in the Library System's collections. II. It is the function of librarians to select and to discard library materials. Working • within the limitations of space and budget librarians must develop library collections that meet the educational, informational and recreational needs of all citizens of Brazos County. III. Library materials must meet the needs of a wide range of library users whose reading levels vary greatly. Materials must be made available in a wide range of formats to meet the needs of person who may have handicapping conditions. IV. Librarians select books,periodicals,electronic recordings,and online services on the basis of published reviews from general massf media publications and from specialized library review sources. Materials magi also be selected based on patron recommendations. When published reviews are not available materials may be pre-viewed by librarians before final selection. DVD and CD recordings are selected using reviews and recommendations from the public. V. Factors used in determining the acquisition of materials include: a. Authority b. Sources used c. Reputation in the field of the publisher or producer d. Current interest in the subject e. Relative value in the field covered by the mat rial and the value of the material in relation to the existing collection • f. Format A / • g. Use of illustrations h. Availability of funds i. Holdings in other libraries in the Library System VI. Librarians and Library System administrators must constantly watch for new formats. Public demand may be the driving force behind the acquisition of materials in new formats or languages. VII. BCSPLS maintains a policy for challenges to library materials. The "Request for Reconsideration Policy"establishes processes and procedures to address challenges to library materials. VIII. BCSPLS will participate in the Texas State Library and Archives Commission Interlibrary Loan program. IX. BCSPLS will continue to monitor the feasibility cf providing ebooks. X. BCSPLS will continue to monitor the development of other e-resources. Technology I. Technology Mission Statement • The Bryan College Station Public Library System is dedicated to excellence in service for the residents of Bryan and College Station. It provides information, technology, and recreational materials for a diverse population in a welcoming environment. BCSPLS provides convenient access to electronic information sources through proven technology and telecommunications. Patrons are assisted as needed by a trained,knowledgeable staff that can help them make the best use of both new and traditional information resources The staff is supported by up-to- date technology to ensure quality services that are efficient and cost-effective. II. Goals and Strategies The goal of the Technology Plan is to insure smooth integration of new technologies into the library system's services and operations and to guarantee efficient maintenance and administration of the library's automated systems. A. BCSPLS will provide timely, accurate and useful information and materials in a variety of formats to meet personal,job related, and school related informational needs. B. BCSPLS will provide current, high-demand materials in a variety of formats for patrons of all ages. • • C. BCSPLS will provide expanded use of automation for patrons and staff and will explore future uses of automation. D. BCSPLS will: a. Provide free public access-o Internet information sources. 1) Continue implementation of Polaris 2) Upgrade public computers and software for Internet access and applications as needed. 3) Develop a replacement plan for library computers. b. Provide information to the community in electronic formats. 1) Continue to participate in the TexShare database program. 2) Continue to provide other databases such as Chilton,Footnotes and Legal Forms. Evaluate possible additions to the list of databases offered. c. Provide remote access to electronic resources to library patrons. 1) Maintain the library web page. 2) Continue to promote the library web page including the online catalog to the public. d. Allow wider access to the libraries' resources through • electronic formats. 1) Continue to promote the availability of online databases through home access. 2) Monitor changes in availability of emerging formats. e. Provide improved customer service by improving the efficiency of the library's circulation system. 1 1) Monitor Polaris automation system, including requesting additional staff training as needed. f. Provide LAN. 1) Monitor the LAN and provide necessary upgrades to hardware or software. `'ontinue to work closely with the IT Departments of Bryan and College Station to maintain interconnectivity and to implement improvements to the LAN. g. Provide additional e-content 1) Explore participating in area consortia to provide access to downloadable audio and video. 2) Explore alternative ifunding sources for additional e- content. I • • III. Assessment of Current Status A. Telecommunications Assessment 1. BCSPLS currently works rloseiy with the City of Bryan IT Department to provide staff email,the BCSPLS website, connectivity between the J arty J. Ringer Library and the Bryan libraries, and Polaris. 2. BCSPLS works closely with the City of College Station IT Department to provide and maintain hardware and software at the Larry J. Ringer Library. 4. BCSPLS provides public access to the Internet with over 50 computers dedicated to online searching and access to the PAC. B. Hardware& Software Assessment 1. BCSPLS uses two Dell Poweredge servers for its ILS and Telephony systems. Both servers run Windows 2008 64bit operating systems. 2. BCSPLS uses Polaris Library Systems ILS for circulation and OPAC. • 3. BCSPLS utilizes two custom built servers running Windows 2003 server. One houses Envisionware's PC Reservation system and the second is a backup/training server for the main ILS. 4. BCSPLS uses a backup power system to insure the safety of library records. 5. All ILS databases are backed up nightly to an offsite SAN to maintain integrity of all data. 6. BCSPLS provides access to Ancestry Library Edition, Chilton Library, Legal Forins,Footnotes and NetLibrary databases. 7. BCSPLS has over 50 computers for public access to the Internet. These computers were acquired through a grant from the Bill and Melinda gates Foundation in 2005-2006. These computers run Windows XP. 8. BCSPLS has approximately 20 OPAC computers for patron access to the online catalog. 9. Public printing is provided through Envisionware's LPTOne print management system. Color printing is available at the Clara B. Mounce Public Library. 10. BCSPLS has two 3M Self Check systems that allow print materials to be checked out. Non-print materials must still • be checked out at the circulation desk. 11. BCSPLS uses Envisionware's PC Reservation system to manage computer usage. 12. BCSPLS offers wireless Internet access at all branches. Patrons must authenticate using their library cards and pin number to gain access. Procedures have been established for use of library computers by non-cardholders. IV Staff Development A. Formal technology training for staff will be provided as needed. 1. Library staff will participate in COB training, including the online TTN training program. 2. Library staff will participate in trarning for library systems such as Polaris and Envisionware. B. Instructions for staff and patrons will be prepared as needed for any new resources or equipment. C. Technology information will be shared during staff meetings. D. Individual hands-on training will be f rovided for all new employees. V. Budget • A. BCSPLS will continue to be funded by the cities of Bryan and College Station. The Intergovernmental Contract between the cities will be reviewed and approved annually by the Bryan and College Station City Councils. B. BCSPLS will continue to provide programs for adults, children and teens with funding provided by the Prends of the Library C. BCSPLS will continue to solicit donations of materials and funds through private donations. D. BCSPLS will continue to solicit funds from the Doak Estate Trust and other private and corporate sponsors. VI. Plan,Evaluation The success of this plan will be judged on the library system's ability to meet the objectives and time lines set forth in this document. The library system's technology plan will be reassessed annually. An evaluation of the library system's progress and any modifications of objectives will be made at that time. • Q • I Aryan+-College Station Public Library System Policy:INTERLIBRARY LOAN The Bryan+-College Station Public Library System participates in the Texas Stat a Library and Archives Commission Interlibrary Loan program(ILL).This service constitutes a partner)Ihip between the library Sytt@ff1 hti bth Fs libraries bt:rbSS th@ fiatlbfl lb Ibbft 1t1JbF FbtiVO fibtaly rria+ IS-net-in-our collection that are not locally held.This means that if a specific book or' periodical is not listed in our library catalog,a patron hzs;e- egc may be able to request the material through ILL.The library system will only accept requests for books and^m^ga&le/leurnz l periodical articles.We The library system de-ae-does not request movies,music CDs,audio books,etc,or other non-print media. In order to request an item through ILL,a patron's account must be current and in good standing.No items will be ordered c--alazsar'if the account is not clear.Patrons who have an item listed as"Claimed Return"will be allowed to reauest materials through ILL.Patrons must be at least 18 years of age to reauest ILL materials.If,for any reason,there is a problem with the accpunt,a librarian can assist the patron in resolving the problem. A patron is asked to provide as much information as possible,which includes name,valid library card,e-mail address and telephone number.For books,supply the author,title,and any publication information that will assist library staff in ordering the book.If only a certain section of the book is desired,i.e.,a.crtziin specific chapter or page range,indicate this information on the form.For articles, • supply the author dad-article title,arui the-the title of the-jeumc-rx:coz k a periodical,the volume and issue number,or the date of the issue,and the page numbers of the articles.The lil ar'ILL staff will notify the patron if the requested item cannot be ordered,if the form is missing pertingf nt information, or if the lending library charges a fee for the requested item,The library automation sv§tem will notify the borrower if the library receives the item;or if the item is overdue. Normally,this service is free;however,some libraries request a nonrefundable fee to lend certain titles.If this is the case,the ILL-librafianILL staff will contact the patron about the cost of the item.If the patron does not want to pay the fee,then the request will be cancelled and the patron may request another item.If the patron decides to pay the given amount,the library will re(request the item and a statement will be sent with the material.This adds to the amount of time needed to deliver the item.When invoiced,the patron will pay the amount to the lending library with a check or money order and the ILLj toff staff will send the invoice and payment to the lending institution. --{Formatted:Strikethrough J Materials must have been published at least 6 months prior to the reauest.Requests for materials that have a publication date that is less than 6 months will not be accepted. A library patron may have up to four active ILL requests at one time.Once a pa:ron returns a book or picks up a requested article,another request can be made.Note that it may take anywhere from two weeks to two months or more to receive the requested item;it will depend on the location of the lending library and the number of copies available.If the item is needed by a certain date,provide this date on the"Date Needed By"blank. Books received through the ILL program will be assigned a temoorary barcode.A temporary MARC record will be created in the library automation system.The ILL staff will be responsible for III v • processing the books and creating the temporary MARC record.After the item is proce;sed the book will be placed at the library's Circulation desk.The patron will be notified by the library autamation system that the book is available.When the book is checked out to the patron the Circulation Clerk will assign the due date for the item in the library automation system.Due dates are determined by the lending library and are not subiect to the Library System's control.Patrons may reauest an ext4nsion of the due date by contacting ILL staff.The lending library makes the final determination concernike the granting of a reauest for extension. Patrons are d required to return the items on or before the due date posted on the due-date slip located on the front cover of the book and noted in the library automation system.Ake; theyacked-te-fet'-F t!.:='!eek-ILL material should be returned to the library from which it is was borrowed.If the book was Echecked out from the iiyaf+-Clara B.Mounce Public Library return it to the a-Clara B.Mounce Public Library Rcfcrcncc Circulation desk.Gr--if-If it-the item was''I checked out at Larry J.Ringer Library,return it to the Circulation desk there.The ILL staff will be respohsible for returning the book to the lending library. If ILL materials are returned damaeed the lending library may assess fees/fines The patron will be responsible for paving those fines.Checks or money orders may be made out to they lending library ' and given to the ILL staff.The ILL staff will be responsible for sending the check or money order to the lending library. Overdue fines of 51.00 oer day will be assessed on all Interlibrary Loan materials.The age of the t- i Formatted:Indent:Frst line: 0.5" Patron borrowing the material will not be a factor in assessing the fine.A notation will�)e made on the • patron's library account when materials are returned late.A patron's ILL borrowing oft'items may be revoked after 3 items have been returned late. Patrons who fail to pay for lost or damaged ILL materials or who are habitually late in returning ILL materials to the library system may be denied future ILL borrowing based on the di'cretion of the ILL staff and the Library System Director. • v • • Carnegie History Center Reproduction Policies and Procedures The Carnegie History Center(CHC) makes its pictorial material widely available while carefully maintaining the physical and intellectual integrity of the historic materials.Your interests and the preservation of the materials will be assured by the observance cf these policies and procedures.All photographic and digital copies of materials in the CHC collections must be produced under the auspices of the CHC.All negatives are the property of the CHC. Slides,transparencies, prints,digitized images, and videos may not be copied or duplicated by the customer. Requests to videotape photographs must be approved by the Carnegie Branch Librarian. 1. The customer accepts all responsibility for possible copyright infringement arising from the use of reproductions from the CHC collection. 2. Neither the City of Bryan nor the CHC grants or transfers any copyright or other intellectual property rights in any materials to the customer. If the CHC grants the customer's request for use of the photo reproduction, permission will be granted to the customer for one-time use only.Subsequent use of the material requires the writter1 permission of the Carnegie Branch Librarian.All other rights, including those of further publications or editions, are reserved in full by the CHC. 3. The customer agrees to comply with the following requirements for a CHC credit line on 1111 published or displayed reproductions of CHC materials.Pll published or displayed reproductions of CHC materials require credit to the Carnegie History Cnter.to include the CHC identification number,and to appear next to the image.The credit linefor published and displayed images should read,for example"BHC#####, Carnegie History Center." If the item'Xdoes not have a unique identification number, list it by title or designated description. Please confirm the appropriate credit line with CHC prior to publication or d'splay. 4. It is the customer's responsibility to obtain and provide to the CHC written permission from the donor, photographer,or copyright holder to use restricted items from the CHC collection and to submit the credit line to the Carnegie Branch Librarian for approval.This permission is required prior to being granted CHC permission to use the restricted item. Restricted items in the CHC collection include copyrighted or donated manuscripts, books, photographs,film and video. 5. Possession of a CHC image does not constitute permission for use. Permission to publish or publicly display reproductions must be obtained from the CHC, publisher and/or source`gfLhePl,/11` 'I�'4pa aff materials. ,e�C€p W t' S rt L e 6. Alterations, including cropping of the original image, are not allowed. The credit line for b cropped images should read,for example, "Detail from BHC####, Carnegie History Center."The )•4 Wilt L CHC reserves the right to require a publication proof prior to final use approval. II 19 di." 7. The customer shall send a copy of any publication containing reproductions of CHC materials to I� the CHC without,charge.The customer shall provide the CHC with the Internet address (Universal Resource Locator)for reproductions appearing on websites. • 8. The CHC reserves the right to deny copy order requests, I imit the number of photographic and digital copies; restrict the use or reproduction of collection materials including rare,valuable or • fragile items; ensure that material is reproduced with integrity;and charge special reproduction fees on items involving unusual difficulty in copying or that must be taken offsite to reproduce. 9. Requests for copies of photographic items intended for cDmmercial use may be subject to a special contractual procedure and agreement with the CHC.These requests;as well as any requests not specifically mentioned within the above poll cies,should be submitted in writing. 10. Customer orders are held for pick-up for one month. 11. The CHC charges a fee for customer photographic requests. Please see the Carnegie History Center, "Fees for Publication or Display of Carnegie History Center Images." Special requests or requests for materials not already scanned are subject to approval by the Carnegie Branch Manager. Fees willbe assessed in accordance with the approved fee schedule and an additional fee that covers the time,staff and materials necessary to fulfill the request. Rare and fragile materials will not be scanned without approval by the Carnegie Branch Manager and unless materials will not be damaged in the process. 12. The customer shall defend, indemnify,and hold harmless the City of Bryan and the CHC, its officers,employees, and agents against all liabilities, damages,expenses, including attorneys' fees, resulting from any claims and other proceedings by any third party for copyright infringement or any other legal or regulatory cause of action arising from the customer's use of CHC collection materials. 13. It is the patron's responsibility to comply with copyright I aw,other applicable law, and donor restrictions that may be involved in the use of CHC collec ion materials. • Carnegie History Center Photo Ordering To order reproductions of any of our photographs: 1. Full payment in the form of a check or money order number MUST accompany all orders. 2. Digital reproductions may be downloaded to a flash drive,emailed or mailed on a CD. 3. Please add shipping fee of$5.00 if the order will be mail7d. 4. Photo orders will generally be completed within 2 to 3 weeks.A rush service,with approval from the Carnegie Branch Librarian, is available for an additional fee.This type of request will incur additional fees. Please use the documents below: 1. Request for Scanned Copies—Before you access this pdf Ile you will be asked to read and accept our reproduction policies and procedures. 2. Fees for Publication or Display of CHC materials—Please review and include this fee if you plan to publish or display. See document for exemptions. 3. Reproduction Policies and Procedures • • Fees for Publication or Display of Carnegie History Center Images Complete the worksheet below to determine the fee for your order.All charges include a 5% preservation fee. Fees are set by the City of Bryan City Council. Customers in the following categories are exempt from use fee charges: • Non-Profit Organization. You must provide documentation of your 501 (c)(3)status. • Governmental Entities.This includes local,state and federal governments. • Local News Media. Bryan College Station television news Mations and publications that are published and distributed solely in Brazos County area are considered local news media. • Private Individuals using images for personal use or for display in a non-public area. Publication Cost Per Image X Number of Total Use Fee Images Books $10.00 Serials $10.00 Web Page or Presentation Use $15.00 Advertising Use $15.00 Posters, Postcards,or Brochures $10.00 For promotional purposes only, not for commercial re-sale Non-publication Use $2.00 with CD,flash, or email $8.00 otherwise 410 REOUEST FOR SCANNED CLPIES FROM CARNEGIE HISTORY CENTER DATE OF REQUEST: NAME: ADDRESS: TELEPHONE NUMBER: EMAIL: REASON FOR REQUEST: CARNEGIE ITEM(s)TO BE SCANNED(List each item separately by folder name and image name): • USE TO BE MADE OF SCANNED IMAGE/INFORMATION: NOTICE: ALL SCANNED IMAGES MUST BE CREDITED TO THE"CARNEGIE HISTORY CENTER" LIBRARIAN RECEIVING REQUEST: DATE: DATE MATERIALS SCANNED: MATERIALS SCANNED BY: MATERIALS SENT OFF/PICKED UP ON: LOCATION OF ORIGINAL FILE: DATE ORIGINAL COPIED FOR CARNEGIE: • CARNEGIE TITLE/FILING DETAILS: Library Advisory Board iFebruary 15,2011 1. Proposed State Budget 1. Devastates the State Library i. Eliminates Loan Star Libraries grant 1. $23,000 for FY11 ii. Places all or most costs of TexShare databases at the local level 1. Cost to BCSPLS undetermined iii. Eliminates funding for the K-12 databases the technology funds iv. Will have major impact on ILL v. Contact Representative Fred Brown 1. Room CAP IN.09P0 Box 29010,Austin,TX 78768 2. 512-463-0698 3. 1920 W.Villa Maria Road,Suite 303, Bryan,TX 77207 4. 979-822-9797 vi. Contact Senator Steve Ogden 1. PO Box 12068,Capitol Station,Austin,TX 78711 • 2. 512-463-0105 3. 309 W. Main St.,Suite 115, Round Rock,TX 78664 4. 512-828-5224 • vii. Please contact both legislators and tell them personal stories of how libraries have affected your lives. viii. Pass this information on to friends,family, and anyone else you can think of 2. Legislative Day i. Austin,TX ii. February 16 iii. For more information go to www.txla.org/legislative-dav iv. Please attend if able—or—call or email our legislators on that day v. Voice your support of the budget amenc ments proposed by the State Library 3. Shelving i. DVD at Mounce installed (Doak) ii. YA at Ringer ordered (Doak) 4. Mounce Remodel 5. YS Librarian • State Library of Texas Budget Update The State Library of Texas has requested the following adjustments to the proposed Senate and House budgets. 1- Restore $3,500,000 in General Revenue over the biennium to continue funding support for the TexShare databases. 2- Restore $3,000,000 in General Revenue over the biennium to fund the Loan Star Libraries program. 3- Restore $212,000 to the State Library budget for computer workstations and to maintain the Texas State Library network. 4- Restore $3,000,000 in Texas Education Agency funding to • continue the K-12 Public School Library databases. 5- Restore funding for 5.7 State Library e TIployees. Please contact your local legislators in support of these budget adjustments. Senator Steve Ogden Representative Fred Brown P.O. Box 12068, Capitol Station P.O. Box 2910 Austin, TX 78711 Austin, TX 78768 512-828-5224 512-463-0698 Koeninger, Larry sr: Gloria Meraz[gloriam@txla.org] Tuesday, February 15, 2011 11:56 AM To: Public Libraries Division Subject: [cid]Texline 268-Virtual Legislative Day, Feb 16 TLA TEXLINE NO.268-TEXAS LIBRARY ASSOCIATION LEGISLATIVE ISSUES NETWORK In this issue:Virtual Legislative Day Posted: February 15,2011 In this issue I.Virtual Legislative Day I.Virtual Legislative Day TLA's Legislative Day, February 16, is an important opportunity to show s ipport for libraries and to advocate to state legislators.Learn more about Leaislative Day. If you are not able to attend Legislative Day in Austin,make tomorrow, February 16, your own Virtual Legislative Day! • Gather friends and supporters to send messages to state legislat)rs tomorrow.Go to:TAKE ACTION! • Send emails,faxes,or make phone calls. • Get students and patrons to help. • • Post a messages on social media sites. Here's a sample message (with links)to post on Facebook. Texas Library Association<httc://www.facebook.com/TexasLibrarvAsso:iation> ake Action NOW!!This link is set up to send an email to your legislators.You can customize your message to describe the negative impact of budget cuts. Pass this link along to everyone and anyone to have them send an email to help restore library funding. Library Issues&Taking Action I Texas Library Association <http://car wiz.com/ala/tx/issues/alert/?alertid=22992501&amp:PROCE SS=Take+Action> **************************************************I**** TLA-Texline is an irregular publication of the Texas Library Association mailed directly to members interested in legislative and governmental issues affecting libraries. To subscribe, email aIoriam@txla.ora. ******************************************************* You are currently subscribed to pld as: lkoeninger@bryantx.gov. Subscription is automatic, based on member preferences. 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