Library Advisory Board

FINAL - MINUTES OF THE NEW BRAUNFELS LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING OF TUESDAY, JULY 23, 2024 AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER Amy Stone called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. 2. ROLL CALL Amy Stone, Dana Watson, Cheri Ortega, Carol Bissett, Connie Borne Others Present: Gretchen Pruett 3. PRESENTATIONS none at this time 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A) Discussion and consider approval of the minutes from the meeting on June 25, 2024. Cheri made a motion to approve the June minutes with one correction, and Connie seconded. The minutes were unanimously approved. 5. COMMUNICATIONS This time is for citizens or board members to address The Library Advisory Board on issues and items of concerns not on this agenda. There will be no Library Advisory Board action at this time. From Citizens From Library Advisory Board members Citizens: None at this time Board members: None at this time 6. REPORTS Tuesday, July 23, 2024 New Braunfels Library Advisory Board Regular Meeting Library Director -Monthly Operations Update New Braunfels Public Library Foundation -Monthly Operations Update Friends of the Library -Monthly Operations Update Library Director – Gretchen gave the monthly update for June. Children’s Booksale at the closing event for Summer Reading at the Westside. Jenny Rodriguez has taken a job as Director of Tye Preston Library. Director position has been filled by Cole Johnson starting Aug 19. Library Software system change to TLC with mobile app. New Braunfels Public Library Foundation- Lynn Norvell- Aug 25th Retirement party for Gretchen from 4 – 7 pm at Westside Branch. Lynn is stepping down as President. Friends of the Library: Chip Frank- updating website, and renew or join the friends online. Big Give is coming up Sept 18 – 19. Booksale Oct 11 – 12, members only on Oct 10. 7. DISCUSSION AND ACTION A) Discussion and possible action on Library Policy 2.11 Internet and Electronic Resource Use. Gretchen- discussed the policy and not recommending changes at this time. Board Questions: No questions or comments. Public Comment: No questions or comments Carol moved to endorse the policy, Connie seconded, all in favor, none opposed, the motion carries, and policy is approved with no changes. B) Discussion and possible action on Library Policy 2.23 Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) - Internet Safety Gretchen- discussed the policy and we are in compliance with CIPA and not recommending changes at this time. Board Questions: No questions or comments. Tuesday, July 23, 2024 New Braunfels Library Advisory Board Regular Meeting  Public Comment: Kim Huntsman- How long has this been mandated? Gretchen- originally passed in 2000 and updated in 2011. We adopted it in 2015. Dana moved to endorse the policy, Kristin seconded, all in favor, none opposed, the motion carries, and policy is approved as written. 8. ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA No action may be taken at this time. Incorporating WS policies into the Library Board agenda. 9. ADJOURNMENT By: ______________________________ BOARD LIAISON Attest: _________________________________ LIBRARY DIRECTOR Amy adjourned the meeting at 6:19 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, 2024 New Braunfels Library Advisory Board Regular Meeting