Library Advisory Board Minutes - 06/21/2022 LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES
June 21, 2022
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Kym Acuna
Emily Adams (chair)
Kristen Garrison
Suhua Huang
Daniel Juarez
Jim Sernoe
Jana Hausburg
Blake Jurucek
MEMBERS ABSENT
Katherine Love
Emily Reeves
Dena Webb
Librarian's report
Ms. Adams called the meeting to order at 4:33 p.m. Minutes were approved from March of 2022.
Ms. Hausburg issued the Oath of office to Kristen Garrison, Emily Adams, and Suhua Huang. She asked
that Emily Adams and Suahua Huang fill out the Statement of elected/appointed official
documentation. These documents will be sent to the City Clerk's office. She reminded board members
of two trainings that need to be completed as requirements by the City. Completion certificates should
be forwarded to the City Clerk's office: city-clerk@wichitafallstxgov.org: Open Meetings Act Training
and Public Information Act Training.
We are currently in need of some new board members. Jim Sernoe expressed his interest in serving
again if needed. Dena Webb is moving soon, and Emily Reeves has already moved.
Fox Baker, Program specialist, reviewed the library's Summer Reading kick-off party. We drew large
crowds. Our door count from the hours of 1 to 3 p.m. logged 493 people —and it can't count babes
in arms or strollers. It was packed. We had a face painter, treasure hunt, craft, 3D printer demo, a
green screen photo opportunity, and a couple of cosplayers: pirate and mermaid. Also an ice cream
truck and some free drinks. We gave away 100 bags full of summer reading bling in the first 20
minutes. After that, we gave away "brag tags" — little key chains with our logo and statements like
Reading all-star on them. Meanwhile, staff continued to guide patrons through tricky computer
problems, reference help, helping with library accounts, and issuing new cards. During that time
period, we gave out 76 new cards, assisted with 218 patron check-outs, while our self-check
machines checked out 973 items.
Mr. Baker highlighted upcoming programs such as Touch a Truck, our Holiday Open House, and a
traveling display from Texas Humanities featuring German immigrants. He also brought an
assortment of items which can be printed on our 3D printer.
Ms. Hausburg discussed the need for a new Integrated Library System (ILS). Our contract with
SirsiDynix ends on 6/29/2024. Our current ILS is no longer being supported. We are looking into
replacing it with a product from TLC (The Library Corporation.) Library administration has developed a
timeline for our migration to a new ILS. It may be a painful transition, but it is necessary to best serve
our customers.
There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 4:50 p.m.
Next meeting is set for September 20 at 4:30 p.m.
Signature: tEi i y Adams, Chairperson
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